CHAPTER 493: CHAPTER 493: TWINS

"I eat a lot, never feel full," Qin Xiangnuan sighed. She really didn’t want to, but she just felt hungry all the time.

"Eat a lot?" Li Li looked Qin Xiangnuan up and down. Compared to before, there was no difference, she hadn’t gained weight, so how could she suddenly be eating more? She flipped through Qin Xiangnuan’s medical records and, after a few moments, really felt that Jian Zhiqing was making a big deal out of nothing.

"Heh..." she chuckled.

"It’s normal to eat more when pregnant, your body needs more nutrients. If pregnant women don’t eat more, then who will? So, don’t worry, it’s okay."

"But I haven’t gained weight," Qin Xiangnuan was really worried because she felt constantly hungry and hadn’t put on any weight.

"It’s possible all the nutrients are going to the baby; different people have different physiques," Li Li had seen many cases. Some pregnant women gain a lot of weight, like they’re inflated, but some just grow, everything else remains slim except for their bellies. Maybe Qin Xiangnuan was one of these women. She really does grow well. Tsk, she envied Qin Xiangnuan’s figure a bit – large breasts, a slim waist, and big hips. Although not very tall, her proportions were exceptional, giving her the appearance of very long legs, plus she had a beautiful face and, most importantly, married a good man.

That’s why you really can’t compare people. If you do, you’ll just end up frustrating yourself to death.

"How about this," Li Li knew they might still be worried, "I’ve checked your files, you’re about two months along now. Go have a checkup, and from now on come in once a month."

Qin Xiangnuan already knew this, prenatal check-ups, of course, she would do them.

But, she hadn’t expected time to pass so quickly, a month had already gone by.

"Let’s go, I’ll take you there," Li Li organized her documents and wrote up a form, preparing to take Qin Xiangnuan to do an ultrasound. When you know people inside the hospital, it’s quite nice; you don’t have to queue or anything, and you can go straight into the exam room. It was Qin Xiangnuan’s first examination. She lay down, and a cold substance was smeared on her belly, and she was a bit nervous.

"Don’t worry, it’s fine." Jian Zhiqing took her hand.

He said not to be afraid, but his own palm was sweaty from holding hers.

The doctor moved the ultrasound device over Qin Xiangming’s belly for quite a while.

"Huh?" Suddenly, it seemed she discovered something, her eyes fixed on the computer screen and not letting go.

"What’s wrong?" Li Li was anxious and quickly came forward, "Is there a problem?"

"Oh, no, it’s fine," the doctor smiled, "Don’t worry, there’s nothing wrong with the baby. But, I don’t think it’s just one baby, I’ll check again."

Hearing it wasn’t just one baby, Qin Xiangnuan noticed Jian Zhiqing’s grip on her hand seemed to tighten. Qin Xiangnuan had somewhat prepared herself mentally, she wasn’t as nervous as Jian Zhiqing. The system had already said that there was definitely more than one in her belly.

Could it really be that the Qin family has a genetic trait for twins? How come Qin Xiangmei had two before, and now she has as well.

Gradually, she relaxed, thinking about how before long, there would be two children calling her "mom." That feeling of happiness was so strong that she felt a tearful warmth brimming, ready to overflow.

After checking for a while longer, the doctor could finally confirm to Qin Xiangnuan that there were indeed two babies in her belly. However, it was still unknown whether they were boys or girls. To find out, they needed to wait another two months or so. But with Li Li here, it wouldn’t be difficult for them if they wanted to know.

Jian Zhiqing also breathed a sigh of relief, finally understanding why Qin Xiangnuan had been eating so much.

Two babies in her belly; three people’s food is being eaten by Qin Xiangnuan alone. It’s only natural for her to eat that much.

Back at home, Granny Lu and the Jians were there, all anxious about Qin Xiangnuan and the babies. But once they heard the situation after the couple returned, Li Qiuhua put her hands on her hips and playfully patted Jian Zhiqing on the shoulder.

"Good son, you’ve done mom proud, giving me two granddaughters at once," she thought of the adorable little granddaughters. No, she had to act now; she would buy clothes for her little granddaughters, and they’d need an extra set.

She picked up her wallet and dragged Jian Ming out to shop for the two precious granddaughters.

After so many years, except for Jian Li, the entire family was bald, finally, they could have adorable granddaughters to hold.

Qin Xiangnuan gave a wry smile. She too wished for daughters, but the system had already told her, the babies in her belly were also little baldies. Otherwise, why would it need to wait another decade or so? So, it’s destined to disappoint her mother-in-law; their house will still be a domain of little baldies.

Pouring herself a glass of water, Qin Xiangnuan took out a medicine box from the drawer. Inside were the unbranded drugs given to her by the system, which she was told to take to ensure the babies born would be smart and healthy. For her children, she remembered and hadn’t missed a single day, no matter what.

It was strange to say, but when she was at one month, her belly was still flat. However, by three months, her belly had swelled rapidly. Sometimes she found it quite magical – other people have one baby, but she has two in her belly, she just wonders if the two brothers will fight inside her belly.

Now, as soon as Jian Zhiqing comes home, the first thing he does is talk to the little buns in her belly by touching it. Qin Xiangnuan pouted, feeling like she doesn’t receive much attention anymore.

"What’s wrong?" Jian Zhiqing pinched her face, her figure hadn’t grown fatter, just the belly, but her complexion was really good.

Qin Xiangnuan snorted.

Jian Zhiqing found her mood amusing and wrapped his arms around her shoulders, "Where did Brother Jian offend you?"

Qin Xiangnuan touched her round belly, "I feel like I’m out of favor now. Everyone dotes on me, but once they’re born, they’ll definitely dote on them instead. No wonder people say that a pregnant woman is like a queen, but after giving birth, she turns into a nanny. If I turn into a nanny, you’ll be the first I’ll strangle." She extended her finger and pinched hard on Jian Zhiqing’s waist, but his flesh was too firm for her to pinch.

Jian Zhiqing let her be, and his laughter grew louder, "Don’t worry, I will always love you the most. They have their parents to dote on them, but you only have me."

Qin Xiangnuan’s nose suddenly felt sour.

He truly understood her.

Of course, she couldn’t even remember what her own mother looked like, and the father might as well not have existed. Her grandma had her cousin, her brother had his wife and son, and now, she truly only had Jian Zhiqing.

She sniffled, holding back the tears.

Jian Zhiqing gently patted her back, sitting silently beside her, offering wordless comfort. Sometimes, silence is more profound than any words could ever be.