country bumpkin

Chapter 433 Zhang Haiying is Pregnant

Time flies like an arrow; a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

That day, Zhang Haiying went to work as usual. Many new clothes had arrived at the store, and the employees were busy printing and arranging the merchandise.

The shop staff were working busily when Zhang Haiying suddenly felt a sharp pain in her stomach, followed by a feeling of heaviness in her lower abdomen. Thinking it was her period, she didn't think much of it and grabbed a sanitary napkin, rushing to the bathroom.

But when she came out of the bathroom, her face was deathly pale and devoid of any color.

Her colleagues, noticing something was wrong, quickly helped her get leave and took her to the hospital.

Upon arriving at the hospital, after questioning and examination by the doctor, it was discovered that Zhang Haiying was pregnant.

There is a possibility of threatened miscarriage, and being pregnant with three children at once is somewhat dangerous. It is recommended that she stay in the hospital for observation.

When Zhang Haiying heard that she was pregnant, she was excited and happy, but also a little worried, afraid that she might not be able to keep the pregnancy she had worked so hard for.

Her colleagues stayed with her at the hospital until Liu Shuai, who had been notified, arrived, and then she went back to work.

After thanking Zhang Haiying's colleagues, Liu Shuai stayed to take care of Zhang Haiying.

The doctor gave her an injection to prevent miscarriage and also gave her some instructions. Liu Shuai listened carefully and secretly memorized them.

By evening, Zhang Haiying felt that the downward pressure had subsided and the lower abdominal pain had also disappeared. She decided to ask the doctor the next day if she could be discharged and go home.

That night, Liu Shuai sat on the edge of the bed, holding Zhang Haiying's hand, unwilling to let go for even a moment.

After a long time, it was already late, and Zhang Haiying fell asleep in bed. Liu Shuai was very happy and excited, not sleepy at all. He looked at his wife tenderly, held her hand, and kissed it again and again.

If Zhang Haiying weren't asleep at this moment, she would surely feel like the happiest woman in the world.

The woman in the next bed in the ward looked at them with envy and praised the two for being so loving.

Liu Shuai smiled and nodded, acknowledging the praise. The other family members accompanying the patients watched as they slept soundly, and no one uttered a word; the ward became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

It wasn't until 1 a.m. that Liu Shuai finally felt sleepy. He got up, tucked the blanket around his wife, and lay down on the folding chair under the hospital bed to sleep.

The ward was quiet at night, with only a few nurses taking turns to rest.

The next day, around 5 a.m., some patients got up to use the toilet, which caused a huge stir. Patients in the ward gradually got up, went to the toilet, and washed up.

Zhang Haiying had already finished breakfast while waiting for the doctor to make rounds. The doctor told them they could be discharged and to go home to rest well, paying attention to nutrition and keeping warm. He also advised them to come to the hospital for a checkup immediately if they felt unwell.

The doctor also prescribed her some nutritional supplements and folic acid to take home. He further instructed the couple to abstain from sex for three months, which they were absolutely forbidden to violate.

Liu Shuai listened attentively to the doctor's instructions and kept all the precautions in mind.

After the doctor left, Liu Shuai began packing his things. Besides the backpack he carried with him, he only had toothpaste, toothbrush, towel, washbasin, and a bag of toilet paper that he had bought temporarily.

After packing everything up, Liu Shuai told Zhang Haiying to lie down and rest while he went to handle the discharge procedures.

After returning, Zhang Haiying said goodbye to her fellow patients in the ward and left the hospital. Liu Shuai hailed a taxi, and the two began their journey home.

When they got home, Liu Shuai carried his things in one hand and helped his wife into the yard with the other.

When Liu's mother saw her son and daughter-in-law return, she quickly went to help carry their things. As she walked towards the main room, she inquired about her daughter-in-law's health.

"Haiying, what's wrong with your health? Are you feeling better now?" Liu's mother asked with concern.

Zhang Haiying looked at Liu Shuai and asked him with her eyes why he hadn't told his mother about her pregnancy.

She replied with a smile, "Mom, it's okay, I'm feeling better. I was just tired from work."

Hearing this, Liu's mother smiled with relief, "Oh, that's good. If you're too tired from work, take a few days off before going back to work!"

Liu Shuai chuckled foolishly and looked at his mother, saying, "Mom, I have good news for you! Haiying is pregnant, you're going to be a grandma soon!"

Upon hearing this, Liu's mother, before she could even react, stammered and shouted, "What? What did you say? Haiying is pregnant? I'm going to be a grandmother?"

She looked at Zhang Haiying in disbelief and asked her daughter-in-law if it was true. Zhang Haiying nodded and said with a grin, "Yes...it's true, I'm pregnant."

Mother Liu laughed heartily, her face beaming, and slapped her thigh, "Oh my! Haha... Haha... Good, really good!"

Overjoyed, Liu's mother thought of her daughter-in-law's health and firmly instructed, "Shuai Shuai, go to Haiying's workplace this afternoon and tell her to quit her job. I need to let my daughter-in-law stay home and rest quietly during her pregnancy."

Liu Shuai immediately agreed and replied, "Okay, I'll go and process her resignation in a bit."

Zhang Haiying said, "Mom, I want to work for another two months, and then quit my job when I'm more pregnant."

Liu Shuai and his mother retorted in unison, "No way!" Liu's mother looked at her stunned daughter-in-law and quickly explained, "Mom knows you want to earn more money to help with the family's expenses."

But you have to think about your health. This hospitalization was because you were overworked. We should rest more in the future.

As for earning money to support the family, that's a man's job. Shuai Shuai can earn that much by taking a few less days off work.

Zhang Haiying felt warm inside as she listened to her mother-in-law's heartfelt words, and suddenly realized that her mother-in-law wasn't so heartless after all.

Once the matter was decided, Zhang Haiying was seated on the bed in the bedroom, where she rested in a semi-reclined position.

Liu's mother went to the kitchen to prepare various dishes, while Liu Shuai tidied up the things he had brought back. He then went to the bedroom to chat with his wife.

Liu's mother had prepared the meal and called them out to eat. On the table, a crucian carp was stewed until it turned milky white, and its aroma filled the air. There were also several small green vegetables, stir-fried until they smelled delicious.

With a smile on her face, Liu's mother greeted Haiying, "Haiying, eat more. This fish soup is good for your health, and these vegetables are very fresh."

Zhang Haiying was deeply moved. She picked up a piece of green vegetable with her chopsticks, put it in her mouth, and nodded, saying, "Mom, your cooking is really good."

Liu Shuai chimed in, "That's right, Mom's cooking is always delicious. Haiying, you need to eat more; you're carrying three babies."

When Liu's mother heard that there were still three, she was even happier.

As they were talking, Liu Shuai suddenly remembered what the doctor had said about abstaining from sex for three months, and his face flushed red. He secretly glanced at Zhang Haiying and noticed that she was also blushing slightly.

Liu's mother didn't notice their strange behavior and continued, "Haiying, just focus on your pregnancy. You don't need to worry about anything at home."

Zhang Haiying's eyes welled up with tears as she softly said, "Mom, thank you. I will definitely take good care of you in the future."

Liu's mother smiled and waved her hand: "No need to thank me, we're family. Getting well is the greatest filial piety you can show me."

This meal was exceptionally heartwarming, and the family's hearts were brought even closer together.