0p0 Chapter 214: Divorce
Chapter 214: Divorce
With his physical strength increased, Zhang Jianjun didn't know whether this was a good thing or a bad thing.
Zhang Jianjun made breakfast; Qiao Sanli had gone to bed too late and was a little tired.
After finishing cooking, just as I was about to go upstairs to call Qiao Sanli, she came downstairs. "Why are you downstairs so early? Get some rest!"
Qiao Sanli's cheeks flushed slightly. "Once I'm awake, I don't feel comfortable lying down anymore."
"Then don't go out today. I'll be back at noon, and I'll cook for you when I get back." The first day didn't have any substantial events; it was just a simple opening ceremony.
Qiao Sanli readily agreed, but when Zhang Jianjun returned, Qiao Sanli was not home.
After waiting for twenty minutes, Qiao Sanli finally returned. "Didn't we agree to rest at home?"
"I'm so bored at home, I was thinking of going to check out the company's outpost first. And, and it doesn't hurt as much anymore." Qiao Sanli said, like a child who had done something wrong, avoiding Zhang Jianjun's eyes.
Zhang Jianjun pulled Qiao Sanli onto his lap and exclaimed, "Sanli, you're so beautiful!"
Qiao Sanli just smiled and didn't say anything. Zhang Jianjun thought Qiao Sanli looked even more beautiful when she smiled!
Qiao Sanli didn't come alone; she had arranged for several employees to be temporarily stationed in Shanghai, including personnel and finance departments. Of course, Qiao Simei wasn't among them. These people might gradually leave once the Shanghai branch is fully established.
The next day, all the employees arrived, and Qiao Sanli led everyone to begin their busy work.
During this period, the two acted like a normal married couple, going to and from get off work during the day and discussing their work or the meaning of life when they came home in the evening.
It wasn't until three months later.
When the two returned to Yingtian Prefecture, Qiao Sanli quietly pulled away by half a step and stopped holding Zhang Jianjun's arm. She wanted to be herself again.
Zhang Jianjun noticed this, grabbed Qiao Sanli's hand, and continued walking forward. Qiao Sanli struggled twice but couldn't break free, so she stopped insisting.
Chang Xingyu came to greet them. When she saw the two of them returning hand in hand, she knew that things had succeeded! She was both happy and sad.
"Sanli! Jianjun!" Chang Xingyu composed himself, stepped forward, and hugged Qiao Sanli.
Qiao Sanli hugged Chang Xingyu with a smile, "Sister Xingyu! Thank you for taking care of my mom all this time!"
To encourage Qiao Sanli to set off as soon as possible, Chang Xingyu promised to visit Wei Shuying's home frequently, assuring Qiao Sanli that she could leave with peace of mind.
“Aunt Wei is a very nice person, I really enjoy being with her. And it's hard to say who's taking care of whom! Aunt Wei doesn't let me do anything, while Si Mei has been very diligent lately, taking care of all the housework.” Chang Xingyu helped Qiao Sanli pull her suitcase. “Let's go home!”
Qiao Simei is a lazy person, but she knows how to care for her elderly mother. When Qiao Sanli is at home, she can let Qiao Sanli do everything. But when Qiao Sanli is not at home, she gets up on her own.
The next morning, Chang Xingyu wearily opened her eyes. These miserable days were back! Her life was truly bitter! Her gaze towards Zhang Jianjun turned hostile.
"Xingyu, why are you pinching me?" Zhang Jianjun was woken up by being pinched and was a little confused.
Chang Xingyu's hand kept hovering over his waist. "I'm exhausted! It's all your fault!"
"But you weren't like this last night! It's only been a few hours, and you're already denying it?"
The soft flesh around my waist really hurts!
In July, Chang Xingyu suddenly started feeling nauseous.
Zhang Jianjun showed it to her and said, "I've got it!"
Chang Xingyu was stunned for three seconds before she reacted, then happily hugged Zhang Jianjun, "Jianjun! Let's get a divorce!"
Zhang Jianjun only knew that Chang Xingyu was happy when she got married, but he didn't expect her to be so happy about the divorce. "Well, we'll have to wait until after the baby is born! Also, have you thought about what to say to your parents?"
"I don't want to! You decide for yourself, my job is just to look after the baby!" Chang Xingyu gently stroked her belly. There's a little baby here, so considerate of its mother, coming to her rescue so early!
When Wu Fenglan learned that Chang Xingyu was pregnant, she offered to come and take care of him. Zhang Jianjun readily agreed; no matter how good a nanny is, no one is as trustworthy as family.
Because Zhang Jianjun was setting up his own clinic, Chang Xingyu no longer cared about her hospital job. Upon learning of her pregnancy, she immediately applied for resignation. The hospital tried repeatedly to persuade her to stay, but seeing her insistence, they finally agreed.
In September, Zhang Jianjun received news that Sun Shaofen's father had passed away. It was very sudden; he didn't even have time to go to the hospital.
This was one of the few funerals Zhang Jianjun attended that wasn't too heartbreaking.
Sun Shaofen's father has held her back for too long. If it weren't for him, she might not have chosen someone like Qiao Erqiang. Perhaps she would already be in university, finding someone with similar interests. But as time went on, Sun Shaofen also realized that Qiao Erqiang was a reliable person.
The funeral was very simple. The Sun family had few relatives and friends in Yingtian Prefecture, and most of them knew about the Sun family's situation, so they gradually stopped having contact with them.
Seeing that Sun Shaofen's mental state seemed to have improved, Zhang Jianjun felt as if a mountain had been lifted from his shoulders and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Chang Xingyu did not attend the funeral. She was pregnant, and they weren't particularly close, so there was no need for her to attend.
Qiao Yicheng, Qiao Sanli, and Qiao Simei were all present. Qiao Sanli couldn't bear to see such a poignant scene, and she shed even more tears than Sun Shaofen. When no one was looking, Zhang Jianjun secretly wiped away Qiao Sanli's tears.
Qiao Sanli dared not let Qiao Yicheng and Wei Shuying know about her relationship with Zhang Jianjun, fearing that the two would scold Zhang Jianjun.
In May, Chang Xingyu was taken to the delivery room.
Chang Huageng and Zhao Yelan both arrived at the hospital. "Xiaojun, how is he?"
"Mom, it's okay. I got Dr. Lu, the most experienced doctor in our hospital, to help. There won't be any problems. He just came out and told me that everything is normal."
Zhao Yelan patted her broad chest, "That's good! It's good that it's normal! We can rest assured now."
Zhang Jianjun wasn't very knowledgeable about obstetrics and gynecology, but during Chang Xingyu's pregnancy, he would have her check up every day and adjust her diet based on the results to try to maintain the healthiest state.
Chang Xingyu felt that he might have been studied by Zhang Jianjun, since Zhang Jianjun didn't have many opportunities to observe and study a pregnant woman for such a long time.
Wu Fenglan also said, "Yes, in-law, Xingyu has a lucky face, he'll definitely be fine! Come, sit here and wait."
The group didn't have to wait long before Dr. Lu came out carrying a baby. "Dr. Zhang, congratulations! It's a baby girl!"
Zhang Jianjun received his first child in this world. "Thank you, Dr. Lu, you've worked so hard. How is Xingyu?"
Dr. Lu took off her mask, revealing a pretty face. She smiled slightly, and her eyes turned into crescent moons. "Don't worry, Xingyu is perfectly fine and will be out soon!"
The crowd around them finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Just as the group was about to take the baby back to the ward, the delivery room door opened and Chang Xingyu was wheeled out.
"Jianjun! Where's the child? I want to see her!"
Zhang Jianjun held the child and showed him to Chang Xingyu for a while, then said, "Alright, you've worked hard too, let's go back and rest!"
On the way back to the ward, Zhao Yelan, who was walking behind, asked Wu Fenglan, "How come Xiaojun is so skilled at holding the baby? Did he practice on purpose?"
Wu Fenglan shook her head. "I've never seen him practice. Maybe he learned it specifically at the hospital."
"That's certainly possible! Xiao Jun is such a thoughtful kid!" Zhao Yelan was very satisfied with Zhang Jianjun, pleased with everything about him.