A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 244 Visiting Zhang Chen's Parents' Company

On a sunny weekend, Li Shiqing sat in the passenger seat, her hand gently resting on her slightly protruding belly. A happy yet slightly helpless smile graced her face as she looked at her husband, Zhang Chen, who was driving: "Honey, why do our parents suddenly insist that we go to the company today? As a pregnant woman, I just want to stay here comfortably."

While driving attentively, Zhang Chen smiled and comforted her, "My dear wife, my parents just want to show off their wonderful son and daughter-in-law, especially you, who are pregnant with their precious grandson. They definitely want to introduce you to their colleagues. Besides, there's plenty of good food at the company; it'll surely satisfy your little glutton."

Li Shiqing feigned anger and gently patted Zhang Chen: "You're always being cheeky. I'm doing this for the baby's sake; walking around too much is tiring. But speaking of food, does the company really have any good food?"

Zhang Chen smiled mysteriously: "Of course, I even suspect that the snacks in the company's break room are stocked according to your tastes."

The two bickered all the way and soon arrived at Zhang Chen's parents' house. As soon as they entered, Zhang Chen's mother, the vice chairman of Zhang's Group, dressed in an elegant suit and high heels, greeted them. Her eyes immediately fell on Li Shiqing's belly, and she smiled so much that her eyes narrowed into slits: "Oh my, my precious daughter-in-law and grandson are here! Let Mom take a look, has your belly gotten any bigger?"

Li Shiqing replied with a smile, "Mom, it's only been four months, there's not that much change. You look really beautiful in your clothes today, you look ten years younger."

Zhang Chen's father, chairman of the Zhang Group, also came out of the living room, laughing heartily: "You have such a sweet tongue, come in and sit down. I'm taking you to the company today, so that your colleagues can share in the joy."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the family headed to the Zhang Group. Along the way, Zhang Chen's mother held Li Shiqing's hand, constantly reminding her of precautions during pregnancy, from what fruits to eat to what time to go to bed, leaving no detail unattended.

Li Shiqing listened attentively, occasionally interjecting a few words that made the old woman laugh heartily. Zhang Chen watched from the side, his heart filled with warmth, and joked, "Mom, you're practically a pregnancy expert now, why don't you give a lecture on pregnancy sometime?"

Zhang Chen's mother rolled her eyes at him: "You're so good at talking. You'll be busy once your child is born."

Upon arriving at Zhang's Group, the company's imposing building gleamed in the sunlight. As soon as they entered, the employees cast curious yet respectful glances their way. Zhang Chen's father cleared his throat and announced loudly, "Colleagues, please get to know me. This is my son, Zhang Chen, and this is my daughter-in-law, Li Shiqing."

Zhang Chen greeted everyone with a smile, and Li Shiqing nodded slightly in response. At this moment, a young employee whispered, "Wow, President Zhang's son is so handsome, and his daughter-in-law is so beautiful. The genes are amazing."

Another employee chimed in, "That's right, I heard his daughter-in-law is pregnant, the Zhang family is going to have a new addition."

Zhang Chen's father continued, "Zhang Chen is now the business manager at a subsidiary of my partner, the Li Group, while Li Shiqing is the marketing manager. They are both young and promising."

A department head stepped forward with a smile: "Mr. Zhang, your son and daughter-in-law are a real asset to our company. Zhang Chen's business acumen is beyond question, and we've all heard about Manager Li's marketing plans; they're quite impressive."

Li Shiqing smiled somewhat shyly: "You flatter me. It's all thanks to everyone's help. I still have a lot to learn."

Zhang Chen gently squeezed Li Shiqing's hand to encourage her. Zhang Chen's mother said with a proud look, "My daughter-in-law is known for her competence, and she's carrying our Zhang family's baby. She'll definitely be even more remarkable in the future."

As soon as Zhang Chen's father entered the cafeteria, he shouted at the top of his lungs, "Everyone, don't just stand there, keep eating! Today I brought my son and daughter-in-law to try our cafeteria's cooking!" His voice was like a loudspeaker in the cafeteria, instantly making the previously quiet cafeteria lively again.

Zhang Chen's mother spotted the food window: "Oh dear, I have to pick out something good for Shi Qing today. My grandson can't go hungry." With that, she pulled Li Shi Qing and quickly walked towards the window.

Li Shiqing was a little embarrassed and said softly, "Mom, I can do it myself, don't bother."

Zhang Chen's mother wouldn't listen. She waved her hand and said, "That won't do. You're the most important person in our family right now. I'll take care of getting your food today."

Zhang Chen chuckled and joked, "Wife, just enjoy this. Today you're our family's 'Empress Dowager'."

Li Shiqing glared at him: "You're such a chatterbox. If you keep talking nonsense, I won't talk to you anymore."

As they spoke, they arrived at the food serving window. The cafeteria chef, seeing the chairman and his family arrive, was so nervous his hands trembled slightly. With a forced smile, he asked, "Chairman, what would you like to eat today?"

Zhang Chen's father waved his hand and said, "Bring me one of each of your signature dishes for today, and also make something light and nutritious for my daughter-in-law, chicken soup and steamed fish, nothing can be missing."

The chef nodded quickly and began serving the dishes. Zhang Chen's mother, still worried, added, "Make sure to serve plenty; my daughter-in-law is pregnant and eats a lot."

Li Shiqing blushed and whispered, "Mom, you really don't need so much, I can't eat it all."

Zhang Chen leaned closer and said with a grin, "Wife, just listen to your mother and eat more so that the baby can grow strong and healthy. Maybe he'll be a little Hercules when he's born."

Li Shiqing couldn't help but laugh: "You're just imagining things. A little strongman? I think you're just obsessed with having a son."

The food was served, and they found a seat by the window. As soon as they sat down, several young employees gathered around, their faces showing a mixture of admiration and nervousness.

Just then, Zhang Chen's phone rang. He glanced at it and saw it was a work-related message, and frowned. Seeing this, Zhang Chen's father said, "Don't deal with work matters while eating. Eat properly first, and we can talk about even the most important things after you finish eating."

Zhang Chen reluctantly put down his phone: "Dad, I know, it's just a few clients having some minor issues."

Zhang Chen's mother placed a piece of fish into Li Shiqing's bowl: "Shiqing, don't worry about it, try this fish and see if it suits your taste."

Li Shiqing took a bite and said with a smile, "Mmm, it's delicious. Mom, you should have some too."

Seeing Li Shiqing enjoying her meal, Zhang Chen chuckled and said, "Wife, you're starting to look more and more like a pregnant woman. You're eating everything with gusto."

Li Shiqing rolled her eyes at him: "Isn't it because your mom keeps piling food on my plate? She's making me so full I'm practically a little pig."

Zhang Chen's mother said with a smile, "It's good that the baby is stretched into a little pig; it means the baby is developing well."

Everyone ate and chatted, filling the cafeteria with laughter. After a while, Zhang Chen's father finished eating. He leaned back in his chair, looked at everyone, and said, "I really enjoyed this meal today. It's been a long time since I've eaten with everyone in the cafeteria."

Zhang Chen's mother nodded in agreement: "Yes, we should come to the cafeteria more often in the future to experience this lively atmosphere."

Li Shiqing said with a smile, "I also think it's great, much more interesting than eating out."

Zhang Chen looked at Li Shiqing with tenderness in his eyes: "As long as you're happy, we'll come every day from now on."

Just then, the cafeteria's loudspeaker suddenly announced: "Attention all staff, today's fruit selection in the cafeteria is watermelon and strawberries. Please help yourselves."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen's mother's eyes lit up: "Shi Qing, don't you love strawberries the most? I'll go get you some."

Li Shiqing quickly said, "Mom, I can go by myself, please sit down."

Zhang Chen also stood up: "I'll go with you, and we can get some exercise too."

The two walked hand in hand toward the fruit section. Watching their backs, Zhang Chen's father smiled and said to Zhang Chen's mother, "Seeing how loving they are, I feel at ease."

Zhang Chen's mother nodded: "Yes, with our little grandson, life will definitely get better and better in the future."

A little while later, Zhang Chen and Li Shiqing returned with a plate of strawberries. Zhang Chen placed the strawberries in front of Li Shiqing: "Wife, try some and see if they're sweet."

Li Shiqing picked up a strawberry, put it in her mouth, and smiled contentedly: "Mmm, it's so sweet, you should have some too."

As she spoke, she held a strawberry to Zhang Chen's lips. Zhang Chen smiled and took a bite. The two smiled at each other, creating a very warm scene.

Looking at them, Zhang Chen's mother couldn't help but say, "You two are an old married couple, yet you're still so lovey-dovey."

Zhang Chen smiled and said, "Mom, this is called being affectionate. Weren't you and Dad like this back then?"

Zhang Chen's father laughed and said, "You little rascal, you're making fun of us."

They chatted for a while longer before getting up to leave the cafeteria. As she walked out, Li Shiqing looked back and said with a smile, "Today has been a really happy day."

Zhang Chen held her hand: "There will be many more happy days like this in the future. Our family will continue to be happy."

As they spoke, the family slowly walked away in the afterglow of the setting sun, leaving behind a trail of laughter that echoed through the cafeteria.