Chapter 304: Chapter 300: The Mother-in-Law’s Ulterior Motives
"Wife, I was wrong! Wife, I love you!"
Wen Nuan’s eyes fixed on the words on the cake, her waist suddenly felt tight, his arms wrapped around her, hugging her tightly from behind, his thin lips brushed against her ear, whispering softly, "I know I was wrong, I will change."
Wen Nuan’s ears itched from his touch, she slightly turned her head to look at him, her nose tingling, but her lips were full of smiles, extending her hand to him, "Birthday gift! The necklace, the one you gave me, I want it back!"
That gardenia necklace, she returned it to him early the next morning. She thought she would never have the chance to wear it again...
"I knew you liked it, so I prepared it long ago." Leng Yan took it out of his pocket, his eyes filled with a tenderness that could almost drip water, "Nuannuan, let me put it on for you."
He always carried this necklace with him, always imagining the day when he could personally put it on her.
He gently lifted her hair and personally put on his token of affection, watching the radiant sparkle on her smooth neck, feeling an indescribable happiness inside.
"It must be expensive, right? If days become tough, we could sell it." The air felt heavy at times. Looking at the sparkle, Wen Nuan suddenly felt like crying. She sniffed, holding back her tears, and gave him a playful smile.
"Don’t you dare!" Leng Yan poked her forehead, "Wear it properly, and keep it forever."
"Then, treat it as a family heirloom and pass it down through generations?" Wen Nuan laughed happily, even deliberately frowned, pretending to think hard, "Yan, do we pass it to sons and not daughters, or to daughters and not sons?"
Leng Yan cupped her small face and gave her a firm kiss, "Mrs. Leng, can I take this as your wish to have a baby soon?"
"I don’t want a baby with you, I’m just teasing you!"
She gently elbowed him, Wen Nuan’s cheeks blushed. She must be crazy today to say such shameless words.
Thinking carefully, this might be the second time she’s been so shameless.
The first time was three years ago, she lay on his back, bluntly telling him how handsome he was. Back then, she secretly wished to marry him, once thinking it was just a dream. Now that the dream has come true, they’ve been through so many hardships.
"But I’m serious," Leng Yan kissed Wen Nuan’s fingers, a rich smile on his handsome face, "Nuannuan, let’s have two, a boy and a girl."
She smiled with a flushed face, "Not talking to you anymore, let’s eat cake and then have dinner, I’m starving."
The more serious he was, the shyer she became. However, thinking of the chubby cuteness of a baby, she genuinely started to look forward to it.
The sweet cake, mixed with her husband’s love, tasted even better. But she dared not eat too much. The Italian meal was enjoyable, yet she still longed for Sister Ping’s dishes.
Having cake at the small dining table, moving to the dining table, she was stunned at the sight of dishes filled with spicy flavors, frowning slightly, "Why is everything spicy?"
All were dishes she liked, but they weren’t suitable for Leng Yan’s stomach.
"Your idea?" She glared at Leng Yan.
Sister Ping would never do this. Leng Yan’s stomach isn’t good, rarely eating spicy food, while Nuannuan likes slightly spicy flavors, so Sister Ping always considers both their tastes. If not for Leng Yan’s request, she wouldn’t do this.
"Self-punishment!"
He said somewhat shamefully, "Don’t blame Sister Ping, I asked her to do this. Wife, punish me today with no good food, to vent your grievances."
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Happiness returned, even the most ordinary days seemed filled with sweetness, like chatting on the phone during a lunch break, it was a kind of joy.
"Hmm, I have to work an extra hour tonight, my mentor won an award at the fashion show, increasing my workload, but it truly taught me more."
Lin Xue went out for lunch with her husband at noon, leaving Wen Nuan alone in the office. She leaned on her desk, talking on the phone in a girlish manner, "Not tired, really. How about you, tired? Working late tonight?"
"I wasn’t going to work late, but since you’re not coming home, I’ll leave later." Leng Yan looked down at the nearly finished documents, a smile slowly appearing at his mouth, "Tonight, I’ll pick you up and we’ll eat out."
After hanging up, Wen Nuan looked at the drafts on her desk, smiled with pursed lips, and her drowsiness vanished. Doing some extra work at noon means she can leave early in the evening.
Leng Yan said to make up for what he owed her, to fall in love again, date, go to concerts...
However, she didn’t expect, by just four o’clock in the afternoon, a phone call disrupted her work.
Looking at the ringing phone, Wen Nuan called softly, "Mom?"
It was Li Qiu’s call; every time she got a call from her, there was a slight nervousness. She didn’t meet Li Qiu often, but each time, Li Qiu almost always hinted at the topic of children, making her uncomfortable.
"Nuannuan, are you busy? Do you have time to accompany Mom to the hospital?" Li Qiu said this after half an hour of deliberation. She swore, she meant no harm.
Wen Nuan turned pale upon hearing the word "hospital", "Mom, are you feeling unwell? Where are you now? I’ll be right over. I’ll call Leng Yan, he can go too."
"I..."
Sensing Wen Nuan’s tense mood, Li Qiu’s face flushed, feeling even more guilty, she quickly said, "I’m fine, just want a comprehensive check-up, and wondered if you have time to accompany me."
"Oh, I see." Wen Nuan finally breathed a sigh of relief, looked at Lin Xue who was watching her, nodded to indicate she could leave, and agreed, "I’ll be there soon."
This was Li Qiu’s first time asking for a favor, and although they hardly met, she knew she should accompany her since she’s Leng Yan’s mom, whom she respects.
"Mrs. Fu, doing this makes me feel quite ashamed." After hanging up with Wen Nuan, Li Qiu sighed, "But I worry about Nuannuan’s health. Yan said they aren’t avoiding pregnancy now, but there’s been no news, and since Nuannuan is so thin, I am still worried."
"When Madam is having the check-up, just explain to the doctor and not let Young Madam know the results." Mrs. Fu playfully advised from the side, "Actually, we’re doing this for their sake. It won’t pressure Young Madam, but can treat any issues and you can help improve her health, right?"
"Hopefully, she’s healthy, then I won’t worry anymore." Li Qiu felt somewhat reassured by Mrs. Fu’s words.
When Wen Nuan arrived at the hospital, Li Qiu was already there. Seeing her car approaching, she immediately went to her, looking at her lovingly, "Nuannuan, you’ve lost weight again."
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