CHAPTER 788: CHAPTER 773: UNEXPECTED FRIGHT

Jiang Xin was vomiting profusely in the bathroom early in the morning.

Qin Dazhuang was soothing his wife’s back while handing Jiang Xin a cup of warm water.

"Honey, what’s wrong? Did you eat something dirty yesterday?"

Jiang Xin held her chest, clearly unable to vomit anything more, yet her heart continued to feel nauseated.

She didn’t know what was wrong with her; it seemed like she had been like this for several days, but today was the worst.

Could she have some illness?

"I ate the same as you all last night: millet porridge, buns, and vegetables, and none of you are sick. I probably shouldn’t be either. I need to get my health checked; I’ve been feeling really uncomfortable these past few days, always wanting to vomit and unable to eat."

As she finished speaking, Jiang Xin and Qin Dazhuang exchanged a glance.

They were an old married couple, having had two daughters before, and this situation almost exactly resembled when she was pregnant before.

"Honey, could it be..."

Qin Dazhuang hesitated, not finishing his sentence.

At their age, him and his wife were both in their forties.

He had never thought his wife would get pregnant again, and neither had taken any contraceptive measures.

Jiang Xin clearly thought of this as well.

Qin Dazhuang carefully helped Jiang Xin to the sofa.

"Qin Dazhuang, it’s your fault. What do we do now? I’m already this old; we have two kids, one already 18 and the other 16. Even my brother’s child is already eight years old.

Such old age and getting pregnant, how do you think they will see me?"

Jiang Xin didn’t expect this at all; after all, she had always thought she was already 45.

It seemed impossible to have a child.

Neither of them had focused on this possibility, otherwise Jiang Xin wouldn’t have completely failed to consider pregnancy.

But if she really is pregnant, and the daughters are already grown.

Should she have this baby or not?

Qin Dazhuang apologized carefully.

"Wife, it’s all my fault, it’s all my fault, isn’t it enough?"

"Then tell me, what should we do with this child now, have it or not? I’m telling you, family planning is seriously enforced now, our two daughters are already grown. When the family planning director comes to ask me to have an abortion, what should I do?

This time, it’s truly embarrassing."

Jiang Xin was inclined to not have this child, but she also knew Qin Dazhuang wanted a son.

Though Qin Dazhuang never said it, he was extremely good to their two daughters.

But deep down, Qin Dazhuang still retained that conservative idea that a son was needed to carry on the family name and sustain their endeavors.

But having a child at her age, and having to hide to do so.

That family planning director isn’t to be trifled with.

Their sharp eyes are focused on people.

Of course, Jiang Xin isn’t in their scope, given her age and the fact that her kids are already grown, naturally allowing disregard, but without covering up, the child certainly won’t be born.

Qin Dazhuang played along with a smile.

"Honey, don’t worry about what others think. Why not have the child? The money we earn is enough to pay the fines."

Jiang Xin gave Qin Dazhuang a sideways glance.

"You only care about hoping for a son. If our daughters hear, you better be careful they accuse you of valuing sons over daughters."

Qin Dazhuang hurriedly glanced upstairs.

Both daughters are in critical learning stages, the eldest preparing for college entrance exams, and the younger already in high school, facing intense studying, neither coming out of their rooms.

Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief, knowing his daughters are his precious treasures, and they aren’t shy about directly saying what’s on their minds.

He’s nurtured them like this.

Couldn’t blame anyone!

He didn’t want to hurt his daughters’ feelings.

In their hearts, he’s the best father in the world.

"Keep your voice down! Rest assured, even if you really give birth to a son, I’ll treat them equally, and the future estate will be split evenly among the three. You know, I’ve already bought a house for each daughter. Do you think I would treat them poorly?"

Back then, Qin Dazhuang didn’t expect his wife might have another child, so naturally, he had already planned for the daughters to inherit the estate.

If anyone dared bully them, he would fight to protect them.

But now things would change.

Qin Dazhuang genuinely wanted a son, but he never considered neglecting his daughters because of it.

Really never considered it.

Qin Dazhuang isn’t the man he was before.

His daughters are guiding lights in his life, saving him when he was trapped in hardship.

If it weren’t for them, Qin Dazhuang wouldn’t have such a complete family now.

How would his wife have returned?

Qin Dazhuang felt differently from other men.

He long understood the warmth and coldness of relationships and knew what’s most needed and important.

His words weren’t empty; they were his true thoughts.

Yet Jiang Xin worried about the upcoming little one.

At her age, having another child was truly unexpected.

Returning home in the afternoon.

Jiang Xin didn’t look well, and Qin Dazhuang was being extra cautious. There was no other way; the doctor confirmed it clearly.

Jiang Xin was already three months pregnant.

The child was very healthy.

"Honey!"

Qin Dazhuang knew Jiang Xin was displeased; he hadn’t anticipated this, but the unexpected little life delighted him.

However, his wife’s concerns were understandable.

They weren’t young anymore.

"Go get the daughters downstairs!"

Qin Dazhuang reluctantly went upstairs to call them.

Qin Xi and Qin Meng appeared confused.

Both were in high school.

Qin Xi was in her final year, preparing to take the college entrance exams this year.

Their parents were usually focused on their studies, so serious discussions were rare.

This was an unprecedented situation; the sight of their father’s awkward expression suggested something beyond what the parents could handle.

It was truly strange.

Qin Meng was always smart, ever since she was young, showing surprising maturity and intelligence.

She shared a look with her sister.

Big sis, could it be Dad made a mistake?

Qin Xi shook her head.

Couldn’t be that our business is in trouble?

Both sisters looked at their parents with suspicion.

The parents sat neatly on the sofa, their expressions serious.

This look, this atmosphere, seemed off!

The sisters turned serious too.