Chef Hua
Chapter 429: Episode 236: I’m so happy_2

Chapter 429: Episode 236: I’m so happy_2

What? Hua Xiaomai simply couldn’t believe her ears.

"It’s all lies! That kind of ecstatic madness, as if wishing the whole world knew ’I’m going to be a father’, must be a fabrication to deceive people, right? This fellow in front of me seemed nervous, yet he spoke so calmly when he opened his mouth—what’s that about?"

"You’ve held back so long just to say this?" Hua Xiaomai glanced at him and pouted.

Meng Yuhuai then smiled, walked over, and gently pushed her onto the couch, softly saying, "Don’t think too much. Tomorrow morning, after we visit the doctor, we’ll talk again." These words seemed more like they were for himself.

Hua Xiaomai also vaguely knew what he was thinking. Plus, she was truly tired and had no energy to fuss with him, so she hummed in agreement, her head hit the pillow, and she immediately fell asleep.

She slept very soundly that night, but Meng Yuhuai had some difficulty sleeping. Early the next day, he dug her out of the covers. It was the first time since Hua Xiaomai had married into the Meng Family that she tasted Old Lady Meng’s breakfast. Then the couple was hurried out the door, heading straight for Baosheng Medical Hall in Fuzhe County.

Whether intentionally or not, Meng Yuhuai deliberately slowed his pace along the way. A journey that usually took an hour took them an entire half-incense stick longer to complete. When they arrived at the entrance of the medical hall, Hua Xiaomai distinctly heard the person beside her take a deep breath.

She had accompanied Second Lady Hua for medical visits more than once before and was already well-acquainted with that old immortal. As soon as they entered and sat down at the table, Doctor Xing looked up, saw her, and his face grew impatient. He said gruffly, "Why are you here again? Didn’t your sister already give birth? I’ve told you, your body is in excellent shape, and you won’t have any problems as long as you don’t overexert yourself. Don’t come here playing sick tricks on me again, or I’ll really throw you out!"

"Is that how you’re supposed to act as a doctor, not asking a single question before you start scolding people!" Hua Xiaomai retorted, then glanced at Meng Yuhuai and handed over her hand before changing her tone, softly pleading, "Sir, please take a look at my pulse..."

The old immortal clicked his tongue, "Where do you feel uncomfortable? What symptoms do you have? You haven’t explained anything to me; how am I supposed to examine you?"

"Ah, aren’t you a divine physician? You should know everything once you feel the pulse; why would I need to say more?" Hua Xiaomai replied with an apologetic smile, "Just have a look for me, and tell me what’s going on."

Doctor Xing’s face was very displeased, but he didn’t refute her words. Reluctantly, he took a pulse pillow, placed it under her wrist, and felt her pulse with his fingers for a long moment. He nodded, grunted approval through his nose, and began to write with a brush dipped in ink.

What did that "hmm" mean? Hua Xiaomai was close to despair, yet she had to smile like a blooming flower and carefully asked, "Sir, what exactly is..."

"What else could it be, she’s pregnant!" The old immortal stopped what she was doing and gave her a glance, "Actually, if I were to be strict, I could only say it’s a slippery pulse, and I should have never made such a definitive diagnosis. But since we’re old acquaintances, I’ll spare you the rigmarole. Your condition, it’s ten out of ten a pregnancy, a little over a month—— I’ll prescribe you some pregnancy-sustaining medicine, but remember the old saying, ’all medicines have some toxicity,’ if there’s nothing out of the ordinary, you don’t need to take it, got that?"

Hua Xiaomai felt a weight lifted off her heart; her lips curved into a smile, and she nodded repeatedly: "I understand, thank you very much."

Doctor Xing, however, wore an expressionless face and turned to look at Meng Yuhuai, clearing his throat before saying, "Your wife is a cook, she ought to know what she can and can’t eat at the moment, so I need not prattle on. Let me add one more thing, the first pregnancy is especially tough, you, as her husband, should look after her more. The first three months are crucial, be restrained and don’t be reckless, otherwise, if something goes wrong, there’ll be no use crying over spilt milk."

Over a month, counting the days, she must have been impregnated before Meng Yuhuai left home, and since then they had been together numerous times, even just two days ago... thinking about it was frightening. Meng couldn’t care less about his pride, he nodded enthusiastically, paid the doctor’s fee, and carefully led Hua Xiaomai out of the medical hall.

...

Eager to report the good news to Old Mother Meng, they hurried on their way home without delay or much conversation.

Once the speculation was confirmed, Old Mother Meng no longer maintained her composure from yesterday, instead becoming agitated. She immediately sent Hua Xiaomai back to her room, repeatedly instructing her not to move around, then rushed out excitedly. Claiming she was going to seek advice from Feng Dame’s daughters-in-law who had both had very healthy pregnancies, she muttered as she walked, "Skinny as a ghost, the belly will burst when it gets bigger, right? Gotta put on some weight."

As soon as she left the yard, Meng Yuhuai closed the door, turned around to sit at the table, took hold of Hua Xiaomai’s hand, and said softly, "Xiaomai, I have something to discuss with you... You heard what Doctor Xing said, we can’t take the first three months lightly. The small restaurant is too busy on a normal day, and in your current condition, you definitely won’t be able to cope. Wouldn’t it be better to just close it for a while? The shop was going to be renovated anyway, might as well do it while building the garden. What do you think...?"

The unease on his face was all too evident, but Hua Xiaomai couldn’t help but purse her lips and smile, nodding, "Okay, I’ll listen to you."

She agreed so readily, which somewhat surprised him: "You have no objections?"

"The body is my own, but the child is ours, and since you’re making sense, why wouldn’t I listen?" Hua Xiaomai stretched out her hand to touch his furrowed brows, "The kitchen smoke is too heavy; I certainly can’t go in there now. Even after three months, I’ll still need to be careful. Thinking back, since the restaurant opened, except for recently visiting you in the Provincial City, I’ve not had a single day’s rest. This is a perfect opportunity for me to take a proper break. I’m set on being served hand and foot; you better not find me annoying."

"Phew..." Meng Yuhuai let out a sigh of relief, slowly brought her into his embrace, resting his chin on her shoulder. His voice was steady, yet the barely contained joy in his tone could not be hidden, "Xiaomai, I’m so happy." (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote with your recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian.com to read.)