The Reborn Sidekick Rejected The Male Lead
Chapter 308 - 298: Also Pregnant

Chapter 308: Chapter 298: Also Pregnant

Jiang Nanzhou was enjoying his beef soup, accented with shredded pancakes, a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes, "This tastes good. How’s the restaurant coming along? I have tomorrow off. Do you need any help?"

"Everything’s pretty much arranged. Niannian and Xinyue are going to pick out ceramic tiles tomorrow, so there’s nothing else."

Lu Jingqiu counted the days and laughed, "In another two weeks, it’s the October 1st holiday. Our restaurant will be almost ready to open by then. Will you have time?"

Jiang Nanzhou pinched her cheek and laughed, only after a while did he say, "Qiuqiu, I might have to go to Capital City before the holiday."

"Why, are you going back to Capital City? Then I’ll go back too."

"I’m going to participate in a competition. You forgot."

"Oh, is it an exam?"

"There’s a written test, and there are also practical exams in my field, as well as a big competition."

"How long will it take for you to come back? I still haven’t finished knitting the sweater and pants for grandpa."

"It’s estimated to be a month."

Lu Jingqiu calculated, and in two weeks, the sweater and pants should be finished.

"Husband, go for it. I believe you’re the best. Let’s not go anywhere tomorrow. I’ll stay home with you and study."

"Okay."

After dinner, Jiang Nanzhou took her for a walk nearby before they returned home.

It was still early, so the two of them went to the study together.

Jiang Nanzhou’s study was filled with hard tables. It would be comfortable to have a small sofa, and it reminded her of the small sofa workshop she had seen in Yangcheng City.

How could she have forgotten about that? She planned to find some time to contact her second cousin and ask him to help bring back a couple of sofa sets from Yangcheng City when he went there.

The next morning, the couple slept in late, though Jiang Nanzhou’s idea of sleeping in was getting up by eight thirty at the latest.

After waking up, he tiptoed downstairs quietly to cook and clean the house, making everything neat and tidy.

Having a husband who excelled in every aspect was truly wonderful.

Lu Jingqiu woke up after nine and hadn’t been awake for long when visitors arrived at the door.

She could hear Niannian and Xinyue’s voices from upstairs, along with a man’s voice. It was Sunday, and everyone brought their husbands along.

When Lu Jingqiu came downstairs, she saw Luo Xinyue with a flushed face in the living room. She thought something good must have happened. But before she could ask, Luo Xinyue pulled her aside and whispered, "Jingqiu, I’m pregnant too."

"...Pregnant? When did you find out? You were so energetic yesterday. Are you okay?"

Shang Ze laughed and said, "We went home for dinner last night, and my mother-in-law noticed. We went to the hospital this morning, and the doctor said it’s been over two months."

Xue Jianian said, "So you got pregnant right after getting married. You two are really something."

The words had hardly left Xue Jianian’s mouth before both of them blushed. Wei Jincheng, who was beside her, quickly pulled her aside and smiled helplessly.

Jiang Nanzhou smiled, "Being pregnant is great news. Perfect, now you ladies will have company."

Shang Ze said, "I was thinking the same thing. Since they were dormmates and our houses are close to each other, I can take them both to school in the morning, and in the afternoon my mom asked my brother to pick them up."

Jiang Nanzhou smiled apologetically, "Sorry, I don’t have the time to pick them up or drop them off." He left early in the morning.

Luo Xinyue said, "It’s alright, Shang Ze is there."

Lu Jingqiu hurriedly shook her head, "I don’t want to trouble you guys. I can take the bus on normal days, and riding a bike is also an option; it’s just that you guys don’t agree. If it’s not convenient, I can also stay at the dorm."

Jiang Nanzhou said, "I might be on a business trip in October. I’m not comfortable leaving her alone at home. Staying at the school works too."

Shang Ze said, "They’re pregnant now; are you at ease with them climbing up and down at the school? I’m reassured with the pick-up in the morning. I go to school anyway. It’s just getting up half an hour earlier to drop them off."

Jiang Nanzhou thought about it and felt it made sense, saying, "It’s not possible for you to carry two people on a bicycle alone. In a little while, I’ll go buy a tricycle. Brother Shang has been inconvenienced these past days. When I get back, by the afternoon, I should be able to pick them up and drop them off."

Shang Ze shook his head and said, "No need, our family just happens to have a small tricycle."

"That won’t do, I can’t let you exert yourself and also use your family’s things."

"Why buy something when the family already owns it, why waste the money?"

Wei Jincheng, standing by, watched the back and forth between the two and felt like laughing. Seeing his wife also smiling foolishly by his side, and then looking at her belly, he grew a bit worried, as he, too, longed for a child.

Xue Jianian didn’t notice Wei Jincheng’s attention at the moment, unaware that her man was getting jealous. She laughed and said to them, "You guys are too anxious, taking the bus is also an option."

"The buses are too crowded."

The men wanted the women to return home, after all, it was more convenient for any late-night cravings. In the end, they had to be the ones to pick up and drop off the women.

Jiang Nanzhou insisted on buying a tricycle, but Wei Jincheng thought of something and quickly pulled Jiang Nanzhou aside, saying, "Our logistics department has several outdated sidecars for disposal. They’re old models, but the issues are minor. After some repairs, they can still be used. Are you interested?"

A tricycle motorcycle lit up Jiang Nanzhou’s eyes, and he turned to look at Shang Ze, who also knew what that was—he had driven it before.

Jiang Nanzhou asked, "Would the team let one go?"

"Our leader intended to send them straight to the military factory for disposal. If you’re interested, you can directly buy one. It will also add a bit of income to our logistics. It’s just that the price is a bit steep."

Shang Ze asked, "How much?"

Wei Jincheng named a figure, "One thousand two hundred, runs on gasoline. There are a total of five available. If any of you wants one, just give me a shout, and I can arrange it. But they cost two thousand yuan each."

Shang Ze frowned and said, "Weren’t they scrapped? Yet they’re so expensive."

Wei Jincheng raised his eyebrows, and Shang Ze immediately understood. He laughed and said, "My friend might want one, and I also would like one."

"Really?"

Shang Ze said, "At one thousand two hundred as a friendly price, not taking it would be foolish. With a flip, I could make a few hundred more."

Jiang Nanzhou inquired, "Can I take it today?"

Wei Jincheng replied, "Then I’ll have to make a trip to the leader’s house."

Jiang Nanzhou chuckled and said, "Brother, hurry on then, or else I’ll accompany you."

"Alright, having you with me will make things easier."

As it involved matters within the team, Shang Ze knew he couldn’t be of much help, so he said, "You guys go. I’ll take care of the women’s errands for today."

"Let’s go."

Jiang Nanzhou added, "Hold on." He went inside and came out with two bottles of liquor.

On the side, Xue Jianian suggested, "Jincheng, on your way, stop by our place and take those two pieces of beef for the leader."

"Okay."

The three men made their plans and happily rode off, even forgetting to say goodbye to the women.

Lu Jingqiu suddenly recalled a saying, "Men’s cars, women’s makeup." Hehe, indeed, that’s the reasoning.

Luo Xinyue pointed to the door where the men were no longer visible and asked, "Does my Brother Shang know where the Tile Master lives?"

Lu Jingqiu answered, "You forgot, didn’t we go together when your kitchen was being renovated?"

"Oh right."

Xue Jianian, standing nearby, quickly got up to chase after them, "He knows the place, but doesn’t know how many tiles we need. Ours is a one-meter-eight long sink, different from what we have at home."

The two women rushed out and luckily caught up with them. They handed a note to Shang Ze, and only then did everyone breathe a sigh of relief.