Rebirth: Inheriting Millions In The Eighties
Chapter 536 - 544: You are too polite_1

Chapter 536: Chapter 544: You are too polite_1

Afterward, Lu Tingli picked up a fruit knife and peeled an apple for Xia Ningxing.

"Feeling seasick?" Lu Tingli asked with concern as he handed her the apple.

"Not at all," Xia Ningxing shook her head and took a bite of the apple.

Lu Tingli’s brows softened with warmth, and he let out a slight sigh of relief, "That’s good to hear."

About three hours later, the ship finally arrived at the Island Research Institute.

Throughout the journey, Xia Ningxing didn’t experience any seasickness or morning sickness, which might have been due to the good local conditions, or perhaps it was the change in environment and her anticipation that temporarily suppressed such reactions.

"Walk slowly," Lu Tingli cautioned, carefully supporting Xia Ningxing as they disembarked, afraid that she might slip and hurt herself.

Xia Ningxing felt a mix of warmth and sweetness in her heart, but she cheekily complained, "Lu, you’re treating me like I’m disabled."

"Don’t talk nonsense," Lu Tingli frowned slightly, reprimanding her with a touch of displeasure.

How could anyone call themselves disabled!

Isn’t that like cursing oneself!

Seeing him get angry, Xia Ningxing was afraid he might have a fit, so she quickly made a zipping motion over her mouth, "I won’t say it anymore, I won’t say it."

During their conversation, the two had already made their way from the deck to the shore.

The blue sky and sea, the cries of the seagulls, the lush island vegetation, the birdsong and the fragrance of flowers, the pleasing scenery, and the fresh air were incredibly comforting to the senses.

Xia Ningxing couldn’t help but take a deep breath, clearly finding it much more comfortable here than at home.

After all, this was a piece of unspoiled nature that had not been much developed, where both the air and soil quality were incomparable to that of the big cities.

When they reached the main road on the island, there was already a car from the research institute waiting for them.

From there, it would take about half an hour to reach the research institute.

At that moment, the research institute had put up a banner and the researchers, along with their families, were lined up on either side greeting Lu Tingli’s arrival.

Lu Tingli was a senior expert and deserved such a reception.

"Welcome! Welcome! A warm welcome!"

As the car approached, everyone immediately let out warm cheers.

"Is it too noisy?" With an expressionless face, Lu Tingli’s first reaction was to cover Xia Ningxing’s ears, fearing that the noise would disturb her and cause a miscarriage.

"I’m fine, Lu," Xia Ningxing understood his underlying thoughts and gently removed his hand from her ears.

The boss really treated her like a delicate flower!

After getting out of the car, Lu Tingli was greeted by waves of applause.

The director of the institute stepped forward to shake hands with him, "Mr. Lu, Xia, on behalf of all the scientific personnel at the institute, I welcome your arrival."

"You’re too kind," Lu Tingli said, making polite conversation.

With a smile, Xia Ningxing also exchanged a few courteous words.

Next, they were to be taken to their accommodations.

"Mr. Lu and Xia..." Before the director could finish speaking, a staff member hurried over.

"Director, there’s been a malfunction with the machine, please come and take a look."

"Mr. Lu, I understand you’re an expert in this area, let’s go together."

"No problem," Lu Tingli nodded immediately, and before leaving, he didn’t forget to glance at Xia Ningxing, as if he was worried about her.

The director suddenly remembered that Lu Tingli had a pregnant wife, and he immediately said, "Quick, have two people take Xia and the aunt to Mr. Lu’s residence."

"All right, Director, go ahead with Mr. Lu, and rest assured, we’ll definitely settle Mr. Lu’s wife comfortably," someone in the crowd responded.

"Don’t worry about me, Lu. Don’t I still have Nanny Wu by my side?" Xia Ningxing also gave him a reassuring look.

Only then did Lu Tingli leave with peace of mind.

Everyone was very enthusiastic, especially the sisters from the family compound, who came forward with smiles to take Xia Ningxing and Nanny Wu to the compound.

One sister sized up Xia Ningxing and said, "Girl, you are so beautiful, just like the big star Xia Ningxing on TV!"

"Our Xingxing is Miss Xia Ningxing!" Nanny Wu said in a boastful tone, her eyes full of pride. Those who didn’t know might think Xia Ningxing was her daughter.

Upon hearing this, everyone was dumbstruck, "Oh my, are you really Film Queen Xia Ningxing?"

"Yes, it’s me."

The crowd was stunned for a moment before they remembered that the comrade who had come this time was called Lu Tingli, and his wife was none other than Film Queen Xia Ningxing!

That is to say, the untouchable big star was actually going to live with them!

Realizing this, the sisters couldn’t contain their excitement, as some of them were also fans of Xia Ningxing.

A sister, both excited and cautious, asked, "Could you give me an autograph? My child is your fan, and they would probably go crazy with joy if they got your autograph."

"I can," Xia Ningxing replied with a smile.

"Me too!"

"And me!"

The crowd all clamored for Xia Ningxing’s autograph.

Fearing that Xia Ningxing would be overwhelmed, Nanny Wu immediately spoke up, "Xingxing is still pregnant and often suffers from morning sickness. How about this: she can only sign twenty autographs a day, and you all line up, okay?"

Nanny Wu, having seen the world, spoke tactfully, neither offending anyone nor overtaxing Xia Ningxing.

"No problem!" The sisters, mostly mothers themselves, naturally understood the difficulties of pregnancy and were sympathetic.

Xia Ningxing clasped Nanny Wu’s hand, and in a voice only the two of them could hear, she thanked her, "Nanny Wu, thank you."

Nanny Wu smiled bashfully and replied, "What are you thanking me for? This is what I should do. I promised the old master before I came that I would take good care of you and the child in your belly."

"Still, thank you," Xia Ningxing’s smile deepened.

The family compound was not far away.

Like most research institutes, the family compound was divided into apartment buildings and standalone houses, with lower-ranked people living in the apartments and higher-ranked ones in the standalone houses.

Given Lu Tingli’s rank, he naturally lived in a standalone house.

Indeed, one sister gently told Xia Ningxing, "Miss Xia, that standalone house over there is where you and Mr. Lu will be living. We’ve already cleaned it up for you before you arrived."

"Thank you all," Xia Ningxing said.

"It’s nothing!" the crowd laughed.

Nanny Wu led Xia Ningxing inside.

The small building was Chinese in style, with a large courtyard, half cement and half dirt.

As Nanny Wu looked around, she said, "Later we could plant some vegetables on the dirt side and raise a couple of laying hens..."

Nanny Wu chattered on with her plans, while Xia Ningxing listened with a smile.

When they got inside the house, the sister who had spoken gently before immediately added, "Miss Xia, since it’s not convenient for you to move around with your condition, take out your sheets and quilt cover, and I’ll help you make the bed."