CHAPTER 129: CHAPTER 129: PREPARING FOR PREGNANCY

Qin Xiao held Xiao Li as they walked into the villa, "Hmm, after work tomorrow, I’ll take you to see him.

The professor’s condition does not look good. He had stomach surgery before, and now it’s relapsing; it doesn’t seem promising."

Xiao Li stopped, "Is it confirmed that it’s relapsing?"

Qin Xiao nodded, "Yes, the report has come out,"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Li’s cheerful mood dampened. She knew Qin Xiao had a good relationship with Professor Zhou.

"Uncle, don’t worry, medical technology is so advanced now; a relapse doesn’t necessarily mean it’s bad."

Qin Xiao smiled, "I know, let’s go! Let’s take a bath first; I’ve already prepared the water for you."

Xiao Li followed Qin Xiao back to the room for a bath, and later, she went to check on Mianmian before returning to dry her hair and plan to rest.

Qin Xiao held the hair dryer, blow drying Xiao Li’s hair, while she took the opportunity to discuss Bai Family’s banquet the day after tomorrow with him.

Of course, Qin Xiao knew about Bai Family’s banquet because they chose the venue at Heshun Villa, which is Qin Family’s territory.

Xiao Li worriedly said, "Uncle, Bai Yu said Uncle wants to introduce me to his old friends.

He said those people are national treasures, and... I’m most afraid of dealing with elders. The higher their status, the more I fear.

What should I do? Can I not go?"

Qin Xiao smiled, "What are you afraid of? I’m here!

Uncle probably doesn’t know many people. If there are, they are from the two families that returned to the country before Bai Family, Zeng Family and Qi Family.

These families returned two years ago. The elder generations from Qi Family and Zeng Family mostly consist of Mr. Qi and Mr. Zeng.

In the past, they were quite kind older folks. I’ve met them once or twice; you don’t need to worry.

Just that this Bai Family banquet, uncle and the others will also be there, and afterward, your relationship with Wen Family and Bai Family will spread in the circle."

Xiao Li pouted, "Spread if it wants; I won’t lose a piece of myself.

But, grandma and mom’s affair shouldn’t be spread, right?"

Qin Xiao shook his head, "No."

Qin Xiao had already arranged for those who knew, and it’s all old news; no one would deliberately investigate.

People from big families understand; everyone has some secrets. Digging into others’ affairs openly means picking a fight.

The next day, Xiao Li finished work and went with Qin Xiao to see Professor Zhou.

Professor Zhou didn’t look good; his children had all returned. Qin Xiao and Xiao Li only stayed briefly, just sitting by him for a while before leaving.

Leaving the ward, Xiao Li felt emotional. She remembered seeing Professor Zhou energetically in the lab the last time, but today he seemed entirely worn out. It’s been just how long!

"Uncle, is teacher’s illness very complicated?"

Qin Xiao nodded, "Teacher’s attending doctor is my senior brother; he was also the teacher’s student. I spoke with him on the phone at noon; it has spread, not optimistic..."

Xiao Li hesitantly said, "Then... is surgery still an option?"

Qin Xiao shook his head, "No, only conservative treatment is possible.

Nini, now that teacher’s down, he handed the lab to me, so I’ll be quite busy for a while. After tomorrow’s banquet, I might not have much time to accompany you."

Xiao Li shook her head, "I understand, Uncle, you go ahead and be busy.

I’m not a child anymore; I don’t need you around all the time!"

The next day, Xiao Li and Qin Xiao attended Bai Family’s banquet. After the banquet, Xiao Li’s relationship with Wen Family and Bai Family spread in the circle.

Although the relationship was out, it didn’t change much for Xiao Li. She still went to work as usual, living quite comfortably.

The only discomfort was that Xiao Li’s relationship with Bai Yu also spread in the hospital because a lady from the circle had been hospitalized in the respiratory department for a few days and saw Bai Yu and Xiao Li. Thus, everyone in the respiratory department knew about their relationship.

Nurse Li completely changed her attitude once she knew, abandoning her previous dismissive demeanor. She now frequently approached Xiao Li to curry favor, annoying Xiao Li greatly...

In a blink of an eye, two months passed, and B City had already entered winter mode, with snow falling twice.

Inside the villa, Xiao Li had no work today and intended to sleep in the morning, but Mianmian climbed onto her bed, calling "Mama" repeatedly, waking her up.

Awake, Xiao Li decided not to sleep but got up to play with Mianmian for a while. Then, the mother and daughter went together to see Qin’s mother.

When Xiao Li and her daughter arrived at Qin’s mother’s place, He Jie and Little Stone had already arrived. He Jie was five months pregnant with a tiny belly showing, and Mianmian loved to touch her belly daily, calling for her brother.

This made Qin Tan even more disheartened.

Little Mianmian rushed straight to He Jie’s belly as she entered the living room, and He Jie laughed, "Little Mianmian, if you like your brother so much, why don’t you ask your mom to have a brother too!"

Mianmian, being young and not understanding He Jie’s meaning, continued touching the belly. He Jie directly said to Xiao Li following behind, "Xiao Li, when do you plan to have a second child?"

Xiao Li first called Qin’s mother "Mom" before sitting next to He Jie and answered, "I’ve started taking folic acid, preparing for pregnancy. As for when? It’s just about fate."

Sitting nearby, Qin’s mother perked up hearing this, "Xiao Li, are you preparing for pregnancy too?"

Xiao Li nodded.

Qin’s mother smiled, "Good, good, good... Best if like last time, when Jie just had her baby, you hear news. That way, the kids’ ages are close enough to play together; see how well Little Stone and Mianmian play."

Xiao Li and He Jie agreed with that. Kids should be close in age to play together; if they are too different, they can’t play together.

After chatting for a while, Xiao Li noticed she hadn’t seen Qin’s father, so she asked, "Mom, where’s dad? Is he not home?"

Qin’s mother laughed, "He’s gotten hooked on playing chess with Professor Jiang next door, goes to his place every morning for a few games, and only spends the afternoon with me..."

Xiao Li laughed hearing this, "Mom, you sound like you’re complaining that dad doesn’t spend enough time with you."

Qin’s mother pouted, "He doesn’t spend much time at all!

Busy with the company when younger, retired now and only spent a few years with me! Now got whisked away by his old buddies again.

I get it, his heart barely has room for me; even chess is more important."

Just as Qin’s father came in and heard these words, he quickly ran over, "What are you saying in front of the kids? I’m here to accompany you!"

Qin’s mother was surprised to see him return early, "Why did you come back so early today?"

Qin’s father rubbed his nose, "Old Jiang can’t handle it; he only lost two games this morning before his blood pressure went up, so I came back."