Rebirth: Inheriting Millions In The Eighties
Chapter 554 - 552 Going Home_1

Chapter 554: Chapter 552 Going Home_1

"It’s easier than before!" Xia Ningxing nodded awkwardly, feeling an urge to cover her face.

Who would have thought... she actually had to use the bathroom in front of the boss!

Sigh.

Feels like she needed a bottle of ’82 Sprite to calm down.

Then, Xia Ningxing heard Lu Tingli say in a warm voice, "Then I’ll help you like this from now on."

Far from being moved, Xia Ningxing wore a constipated expression, "Don’t you have work? Or do you expect me to go find you every time I need to use the bathroom?"

Mentioning this, even Lu Tingli couldn’t help but twitch the corners of his lips—it really wasn’t suitable.

So, he pondered for a moment, trying to come up with another solution, "Then I’ll record it for you, for when you go to the bathroom."

Xia Ningxing burst into laughter, "I really appreciate it!"

"You seem like you don’t need it, so nevermind!" Seeing her mocking him continuously, Lu Tingli’s face clearly darkened.

"No, no, no." Xia Ningxing quickly tried to suppress her laughter and cooed at him, "I really need it, really need it... Ouch!"

While saying this, Xia Ningxing suddenly hugged her round belly and exclaimed in surprise.

"What’s wrong?" Seeing her like that, Lu Tingli thought something was wrong and immediately tensed up, ready to pick her up, "Don’t be afraid, I’ll take you to the hospital right away."

He thought she was having stomach pains.

"It’s nothing, it’s nothing, no need for the hospital, Lu," Seeing her man so worried, Xia Ningxing quickly shook her head at him and patted his shoulder reassuringly, "Lu, don’t worry, I just got suddenly kicked by the baby. This kind of thing has happened quite a few times already."

But as a first-time mother, she couldn’t help but be startled every time she was kicked.

So it was just the baby moving.

Lu Tingli finally breathed a sigh of relief.

But soon, he frowned again, "This little guy really is asking for a beating!"

He stared at Xia Ningxing’s belly, which resembled a watermelon, a look of irritation in his eyes.

Not only did the little one cause his Ningxing nausea and sleepiness due to pregnancy, but it also deliberately kicked around.

Xia Ningxing saw his expression and had no doubt that if the child were in front of him right now, he would certainly give it a spanking.

And indeed, Lu Tingli did entertain that thought.

But obviously, that was unrealistic at the moment.

So...

After sighing, Lu Tingli negotiated with the little fellow in the belly rather helplessly, "Little guy, can you stop bullying my wife?"

The little guy in the belly: "..."

"Anyway, I’m warning you, if you dare to bully my wife again, once you’re out, I’ll make sure you regret it!" In the end, he even issued a direct threat.

Xia Ningxing was stupefied.

Her man must be possessed by a stupid spirit!

Threatening an embryo through the belly skin, emmm! Could it even get scared?

They say you become foolish for three years during pregnancy, but she felt that instead of her getting dumber, Lu Tingli was gradually showing signs of idiocy.

However, perhaps he really did scare the baby, because in the following days Xia Ningxing distinctly felt the baby’s movements became much less frequent, and even when it did kick her, it was gentle.

As for this, Lu Tingli couldn’t be more smug, "It seems this little guy indeed knows to be scared of its old man."

"As long as you behave and don’t cause trouble, I, as your dad, will surely remember your good behavior."

Listen to that tone, something seems odd.

By the time she was eight months pregnant, Lu Tingli had already completed the project ahead of schedule, and they could go back home earlier.

The day of departure arrived, and many from the research institute came to see her off.

Ever since Xia Ningxing had infiltrated enemy lines, everyone’s impression of her had skyrocketed, often referring to her as a female hero in private. In any era, heroes are held in high esteem.

So, it was no surprise that quite a few people shed tears when she left.

Especially the sisters-in-law, who had stayed up all night to rush and make clothes, shoes, and socks for the children.

Now, they were presenting them to Xia Ningxing—

"Xia, this is a pair of tiger-head shoes I made by hand. I know your family isn’t short on money, but children are more comfortable in these handmade items, so please don’t look down on them."

"How could I? I love them, and I’m sure the baby will too. Thank you, Auntie," Xia Ningxing said sweetly as she accepted the gifts.

Seeing her accept the items, other sisters-in-law, who had been worried she might look down on them, quickly became excited and began offering their own gifts, "Xia, I made some clothes for your baby, all from good material. Take a look."

"And me, Xia, I made your child a quilt. The cotton inside is all handpicked from my own home, very warm!"

"Xia, I can’t make clothes, but I can pickle plums. These are sour and sweet, perfect for pregnant women to eat."

The sisters-in-law, speaking in somewhat unpolished Mandarin, eagerly pushed their handmade items into Xia Ningxing’s hands.

Mrs. Jiang was there too, holding a child’s garment in her hands.

But she appeared embarrassed, wanting to give the garment but afraid to, in case it was thrown back at her like the vegetables had been before.

How sad that would make her!

Her husband, seeing her hesitating, couldn’t help but urge her, "She’s about to leave; why haven’t you given your gift yet?"

"I... I’m afraid Xia won’t want it!" Mrs. Jiang, recalling the egregious things she had done before, immediately blushed with shame, wishing she could disappear into the ground.

Her husband spoke up again, "I think Comrade Xia isn’t someone to hold grudges over such small matters."

Still timid, Mrs. Jiang said, "But I still dare not give it to her."

"Forget it, give it here, I’ll deliver it for you. Stop dawdling; can’t you see she’s about to leave!" As he spoke, Mr. Jiang snatched the clothing from her hands and rushed forward to hand it to Xia Ningxing.

"Comrade Xia, this is the garment my wretched wife made for your child. She’s too embarrassed to give it to you herself, so I’m doing it. If she has offended you during your time here, I hope you can forgive her pettiness," he said.

At his words, Xia Ningxing lifted her gaze to Mrs. Jiang, who was not too far away.

Feeling Xia Ningxing’s eyes on her, Mrs. Jiang’s face turned red, her hands clenched tightly, her heart threatening to leap out of her throat.

Why was she looking at her?

Did she dislike the clothing she made for her child?

Was it going to be thrown back at her again?

Oh...

While Mrs. Jiang was lost in her turmoil, she heard Xia Ningxing utter two words: "Thank you."

In an instant, tears began to fall from Mrs. Jiang’s eyes.

She understood that Xia Ningxing was not taking to heart the previous offenses against her.

"Xia, have a safe journey," Mrs. Jiang finally mustered the courage to speak.

Xia Ningxing nodded at her, then turned to thank and say goodbye to the other sisters-in-law nearby.

...

The return trip was by plane and went smoothly.

In about half a day, Xia Ningxing and Lu Tingli had returned to the old mansion.

Hand in hand, the two of them walked side by side into the courtyard house.

Upon entering, Xia Ningxing immediately saw that the interior of the old mansion was filled with a large crowd of people.