Free Web NovelChapter 410: Chapter 408: Someone on the Outside
"Alright then. As long as you and Jia Ming are sensible about it."
Seeing her daughter was so resistant to sleeping in separate rooms, Chen Fengjiao dropped the subject. Pregnancy should be a happy occasion, and it wouldn’t do to cause a fuss over this.
When her mom finally let it go, Gu’er breathed a sigh of relief. She had been terrified everyone would keep harping on the topic.
Chen Fengjiao looked at Gu’er, hesitating to speak several times.
"What is it, Mom?"
Gu’er knew she definitely had something to say to her.
"Gu’er, I didn’t want to bring this up. I know you and Jia Ming are doing well, and I can see he truly treats you right and cares for you. But I’ve thought about it over and over, and I still feel I have to say something. You and Jia Ming are both young, and you know how young people can be—impulsive. Now that you’re pregnant, a day or two is one thing, but I’m worried... worried that if you can’t be with Jia Ming for several months... even if he loves you dearly, he’s a young man. What if he can’t control his urges and does something wrong? What if he finds another woman..."
Chen Fengjiao looked at Gu’er with concern. She was happy that her daughter and son-in-law had a good relationship, but young people have strong needs. She was afraid Sun Jiaming might act impulsively and do something to wrong Gu’er.
"He won’t. Jia Ming isn’t that kind of person."
Gu’er shook her head. She trusted Sun Jiaming.
"I know Jia Ming is a good man, but you know things are different now. There are plenty of young girls these days who don’t care if a man is married or not. As long as he’s nice to them and can spend money on them, they’ll latch on, sometimes even more aggressively than the man. Look at your former uncle. His family wasn’t even well-off, and he still found another woman. Jia Ming is decent-looking and has money. He might not intend for anything to happen, but what if some young girl throws herself at him? I’m just afraid he might not be able to control himself."
Chen Fengjiao didn’t want what she was describing to happen either, but she still had to give her daughter a heads-up.
"Back when I was pregnant with your younger brother, there was this woman who was always finding excuses to see your father. She wasn’t bad-looking, only in her twenties, single, and knew how to play her cards. If I hadn’t kept a close eye on your dad, and if he wasn’t such an upright man who wasn’t interested, she might have really ruined our marriage. You can’t let your guard down."
Seeing Gu’er’s somber expression, Chen Fengjiao quickly added, "Of course, I’m just talking. I’m not saying Jia Ming will definitely do something like that. I just want you to be a little more vigilant. Keep a closer eye on him. Have him stay home with you when he’s free. Don’t let him go out by himself, and don’t give other girls a chance."
Gu’er looked at Chen Fengjiao, understanding that her mother meant well. ’Men can be impulsive, and their desire for something new gives them all sorts of excuses to find other women. Even a guy like Zhang Da, who has no looks and no money, managed to find a woman—one who even said she wanted to have his baby. It’d be even more of a risk for someone like Sun Jiaming.’
Society wasn’t as open as it would become, but it also wasn’t as conservative as before. The phenomenon Chen Fengjiao described certainly existed. However, Gu’er believed Sun Jiaming wouldn’t do it. Like her father, he just wasn’t that kind of person. Even if he felt an impulse, he wouldn’t seek out another woman while she was pregnant. This wasn’t blind confidence in herself, but faith in Sun Jiaming’s character.
"Alright, let’s not talk about this anymore, it’ll just upset you. Just be careful. Don’t move around too much, and have Jia Ming go with you wherever you go. As for food, whatever you want to eat, just tell Aunt Zhao. If there’s anything you don’t want to say or feel awkward about, call me. I’ll come visit you often. Don’t worry about anything else. The most important thing is to have a healthy baby."
Chen Fengjiao knew Gu’er didn’t want to hear it, so she dropped the subject. After giving Gu’er a few more instructions, she left.
Gu’er stood up too. Before she even reached the door, Sun Jiaming came over and supported her by the arm. Gu’er gave Sun Jiaming a sweet smile. She trusted her man.
That evening, Lin Shan called. He asked Jia Ming what he’d wanted to talk about, and when he found out Gu’er was pregnant, he was ecstatic and chatted with Sun Jiaming for a long time.
From then on, Gu’er’s life became a cycle of eating and sleeping. She would either sit in the living room watching TV or chat with Grandma and the others. In any case, she didn’t go out anymore.
By the time of Liu Yuan’s wedding, Gu’er was about three months pregnant. Her belly wasn’t obvious yet, but she had gained several pounds. She hadn’t experienced any morning sickness during this time and had a great appetite. Although she’d gained a little weight, she hadn’t lost her figure. Her face looked fuller, and her skin was supple and radiant, making her look very beautiful. Everyone thought she was having a girl, based on the old wives’ tale that mothers get prettier when carrying a girl and their looks change when carrying a boy.
Every time Cao Qiu looked at Gu’er’s face, she felt a little disappointed. ’I want a grandson! We already have one granddaughter.’ But she couldn’t say it out loud. ’It’s good enough that Gu’er can have children. Even if this one isn’t a boy, she can have another one after this. As long as she’s willing to give me a grandson, it’s fine.’
The others didn’t mind. Since it was her first child, either a boy or a girl would be fine.
"Jia Ming, no, I can’t fit into these clothes anymore! The waist was even a little loose when I bought them, but now it’s too tight. It’s digging in and it’s so uncomfortable. No, this is awful! How did I get so fat? If this keeps up, I’m going to turn into a pig!"
Gu’er complained to Sun Jiaming as she pulled off her pants. Liu Yuan’s wedding was tomorrow, and she and Sun Jiaming definitely had to go, but after searching and trying everything on, none of her clothes fit anymore.
"You have a baby in your belly now, of course things are different. If it’s tight, we just won’t wear it. How about this? You’re three months along anyway, so I’ll take you to the mall. We can pick out some new clothes. We’ll find something that fits you well and is comfortable. Let’s go clothes shopping."
Sun Jiaming comforted Gu’er. He knew that all girls liked to look pretty, and Gu’er was no exception.
"Okay. But let’s not buy anything expensive. I’ll probably get fatter again next month."
Gu’er nodded.
So, Sun Jiaming took Gu’er to the mall.
When the salesclerks saw Gu’er, they congratulated her and Sun Jiaming. Gu’er thanked them for their well-wishes and told them to continue helping other customers while she browsed slowly.
In the end, Gu’er chose a top, a pair of pants, and a jacket. The outfit looked elegant and stylish.
After she was done, Gu’er had Sun Jiaming pick something out. He didn’t really want to buy anything; he wasn’t particular about clothes and was happy with what Gu’er usually bought for him. But seeing her in such high spirits, he went along with it and chose an outfit that matched hers. Then, the two of them left the mall.
The next day, Gu’er and Sun Jiaming went over early.
Li Zhi and Dingzi were driving to pick up the bride, so Sun Jiaming didn’t have to go. He had taken a few driving lessons from Li Zhi before, but his skills were nothing to write home about. Plus, with Gu’er there, he decided against it. He left Gu’er with Marina and went to help Liu Yuan with the preparations.
Liu Yuan didn’t have too many relatives, and the only one Gu’er was familiar with was his aunt.
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