Chapter 1437 - 1439

Looking at the dejected Zhao Xuran, Gong Ruwen was genuinely confused.

What’s happening? How did Zhao Xuran end up in a bad mood after going out? Did they have a fight?

"Dad, are you here?" Gong Ruini chose to ignore Zhao Xuran; if someone wants to be upset, let him figure it out on his own.

"I’m downstairs packing." Gong Ruwen had wanted to return home for a while but was held back by his parents.

Now that Zhao Xuran was already upset, he decided to hasten his return and prepare for the supermarket matters.

There are many things waiting for him to handle, not to mention all the love drama he’s endured lately; it’s truly enough.

"Ah, we are leaving soon." Gong Ruini was surprised and thought since Zhao Xuran said it so directly yesterday, there wouldn’t be any delay.

"Yes, it’s for the flight the day after tomorrow night." Gong Ruwen glanced at Zhao Xuran busy in the kitchen.

"Ni Zi, even though mom’s words were excessive yesterday..." Gong Ruwen didn’t know if there would be a better chance tomorrow, so he took this moment to talk to Gong Ruini.

Was he trying to suggest she shouldn’t hold a grudge against Cai Meina? Gong Ruini looked down at the floor. Some words are meant for her good, but she was really not in a good mood.

"I’m not expecting you to forgive; I just hope you know, even as a pregnant woman, while it’s okay to enjoy food, it’s good to be a little restrained."

Remembering how much Gong Ruini ate yesterday, Gong Ruwen couldn’t help but shake his head—it was honestly terrifying.

Ah, they clearly mentioned yesterday’s meal was an accident; why is it still being brought up?

Gong Ruini covered her face, already predicting how her big brother would keep bringing up yesterday’s eating scene.

Heavens, this could destroy her chic beauty—no, her chic mom reputation!

"Ah, bro, that was an accident yesterday; I had been hungry for quite a while."

"If I didn’t eat my fill, I was really worried about fainting." Being hungry is uncomfortable; Gong Ruini already forgot the last time she felt this way.

Looking at her brother who was facing her fierce gaze, Gong Ruwen surrendered helplessly, knowing if he didn’t agree, she might torment him in unimaginable ways.

"If you have time, go for a run, or at least a power walk. It’ll consume more energy, and you won’t need to worry about gaining weight no matter how much you eat."

"And for childbirth, you won’t be too exhausted." Gong Ruwen knew many people nowadays tend to get a cesarean section.

But Aunt Zhan mentioned that if possible, she hopes the baby can be born naturally as it’s better for the child.

Gong Ruwen didn’t remember clearly all those terms Zhan Jing spoke, but he remembered "natural birth is good for Ni Zi and good for the baby."

Seeing her brother nervously talking about the benefits of natural births, Gong Ruini couldn’t help but laugh.

Her big brother knew he was being used as a mouthpiece yet willingly took this role; apparently, he doesn’t understand the difference between natural and cesarean deliveries.

Pity him, he seems to want to be a dad, but alas, Chu Ling won’t graduate until next year.

Gong Ruini’s eyes rolled, "Actually, bro, you could start the process by next spring."

Although college says you can’t get pregnant and have babies, having a child in April or May means by graduation time, your belly won’t have grown much, and the school wouldn’t care.

Once you have the diploma, even if someone brings it up, so what? Haven’t heard of any university revoking a diploma over such matters.

It’s a great idea; for Zhao Xuran, who sleeps holding his wife every night, Gong Ruwen wasn’t envious. Adults shouldn’t miss such matters, especially since Chu Ling was already over twenty, unlike Zhao Xuran who at that time was only left to endure.

"If Chu Ling gets pregnant, could she still study in the United States?" Gong Ruwen suddenly asked Gong Ruini.

Now this, Gong Ruini was totally dumbfounded; she truly didn’t know.

"Forget it, I better be careful. If the customs officers have a sudden whim and don’t let Chu Ling pass, what then?" Even with a visa, the U.S. customs could still turn people away if they find something amiss.

Gong Ruwen didn’t want them to encounter such trouble, "Since it’s unavoidable next time, there’s no hurry to race against a few months’ time."

"Moreover, it wouldn’t be good if the news spreads." With people able to gossip freely, even though Gong Ruwen could ignore the faces of gossipers, he didn’t want Chu Ling to get hurt.

Especially since the Chu family, although Chu Ling is a married woman, there are countless cases of marrying while pregnant, but Gong Ruwen didn’t want Chu Ling to be gossip fodder.

Looking at Gong Ruwen, who despite pondering various things, ultimately held back, Gong Ruini gave him a thumbs up—that’s the brother, a responsible brother.

"I’ll manage our affairs myself, Ni Zi, you also need to take care of yourself. Xuran seems to be doing well now," Gong Ruwen glanced at Zhao Xuran busy in the kitchen and lowered his voice.

"Don’t be too soft-hearted about letting the man do housework. Make him develop the habit of doing chores."

"I know you’re strong, but remember to show vulnerability when necessary."

"Once the baby is born, let him interact more with the child; don’t bear it all alone. Look at Aunt Meihui."

Everyone says Zhang Jindong is excessive and Han Meihui is pitiful, but if she hadn’t taken all responsibilities and care for Zhang Jindong at the beginning...

Zhang Jindong wouldn’t assume that everything should be handled by Han Meihui, believing she’s too strong, leaving him no room to express his own voice.

As Gong Ruwen and Gong Ruini analyzed Zhang Jindong and Han Meihui’s marriage, Gong Ruini felt somewhat hopeless.

Though it’s meant for her benefit, to learn from it and avoid making those mistakes, Gong Ruini really didn’t want to analyze other people’s marriages and apply them to her own.

Honestly, it just doesn’t apply. Zhao Xuran isn’t a useless person like Zhang Jindong who requires his wife to step in.

She also won’t be silly like Han Meihui, unprepared to let a man run away.

"Ah, you." Gong Ruwen knew her so well, growing up watching Gong Ruini. Without being impolite, just a glance at her, he could guess her intentions.

Although she disguised it well, she clearly wasn’t keen on continuing this topic.

But why worry about the unnecessary? Zhao Xuran isn’t an incapable coward like Zhang Jindong, and Ni Zi isn’t as foolish as Han Meihui.

"Make sure to take care of yourself, exercise occasionally." Despite the possibility of Gong Ruini giving a major eye-roll, Gong Ruwen reached out to mess up his sister’s hair, unsurprisingly.

"I’ll go get Dad." Before Gong Ruini could lose her temper, Gong Ruwen made a quick jump, avoiding the sofa, and hurried a few steps to the door, completely outside his sister’s reach.