Chapter 340: Welcoming a New Family Member
Zhang Zhaodi understood Su Yaoguang’s meaning.
Su Yaoguang was just worried about her health, implying that she still welcomed the birth of this child very much.
Zhang Zhaodi gently touched her belly, her eyes moistening.
“I’m old now, and it’s quite embarrassing to be in this situation. However, this child is here to witness the happiness of our whole family, and I want to joyfully welcome their arrival. Whether it’s a boy or a girl, they are Yaoguang’s kin in the world, and a testament to the happiness your father and I have found after reuniting.”
“If you want to have the child, then we will. I will definitely find the best doctor to care for you and welcome the child with you,” Su Rende said, touching Zhang Zhaodi’s belly. “When you gave birth to Yaoguang, I was ignorant, allowing you to endure grievances and suffering alone. Now, I want to make things up to you doubly.”
“If you want to make amends, it should be for Yaoguang; this little one doesn’t need your compensation,” Zhang Zhaodi grumbled.
“My first priority is to make amends to you, and then to Yaoguang. Yaoguang will always be my most treasured daughter, even if the one in your belly could never surpass her,” he said.
Their overt and subtle reassurances amused Su Yaoguang.
She hugged Zhou Wangshu’s arm. “Don’t go on about this; I’m already married and have a husband to dote on me. I won’t compete for affection with this little brother or sister,” she said.
She’s not a child anymore. Could she possibly worry that they’d favor the one in the belly and not her? Having lived through two lifetimes, how could she compete for affection with a little child?
Zhang Zhaodi was already three months pregnant.
Now, after detecting a positive pulse, it’s crucial to inform the other two Zhang sisters, as well as Jiang Jing and Jia Chunni.
As a doctor, Jiang Jing needs to frequently come and check Zhang Zhaodi’s pulse to ensure the safety of her and the baby.
Zhang Zhaodi is an older pregnant woman, needing attention to numerous aspects. Upon hearing of her pregnancy, Jiang Jing and others initially paused but then decided to move to the General Mansion.
Previously, when invited to move to the General Mansion, none of them wanted to be restricted, feeling moving would be inconvenient. But now, hearing of Zhang Zhaodi’s pregnancy, they all wanted to move to care for her.
“How is it, Jing’er?” Zhang Yingdi asked.
“Don’t worry, Auntie, godmother’s health is very good,” Jiang Jing replied. “I’ve been taking care of your health for years, and it’s finally improved.”
“Your godmother is older, not as resilient as young people, so you need to spend more time helping her.”
Zhang Pandi chimed in, “Tell us what she needs to pay attention to, what to eat, and we’ll support.”
Jia Chunni kept nodding on the side.
On another note, she recalled Zhang Pandi’s health and asked Jiang Jing, “Jiang Jing, how is my mother’s health? If she gets married, can she give me a little brother or sister?”
Zhang Pandi was beyond embarrassed, pulling Jia Chunni away to stop her from speaking nonsensically.
“Don’t worry, Chunni. Second Aunt is very healthy too,” Jiang Jing replied. “If she wants to, she can definitely have one.”
Zhang Pandi is younger than Zhang Zhaodi by a few years.
Zhang Pandi’s eyes welled up with tears. “In past years, my health was terrible. I couldn’t even think about having a child, and the way things were, I was afraid I wouldn’t live past three years. If not for meeting Big Sister and Yaoguang, and then Jiang Jing, I fear I’d already be a pile of dust now, with Chunni married off to some cripple or old bachelor just to get a dowry.”
“I’m doing really well now, I haven’t even considered anything else. That Boss Song did mention wanting to marry me, but I feel unworthy and didn’t agree,” Zhang Pandi said.
“This is your mistake,” Zhang Yingdi said. “No wonder Boss Song has seemed so downhearted these days; it’s because of you! He earnestly proposes, and you turn him down.”
“Mom, Uncle Song is really nice,” Jia Chunni added.
“There’s no hurry for these matters,” Zhang Pandi replied. “Right now, the most important person in the family to be cared for and protected is Big Sister. Until she safely delivers the child, everything else should be put aside, with the primary focus on helping her through childbirth.”
Thus, Zhang Zhaodi became the center of focused care.
Her two sisters, goddaughter, and niece took turns taking care of her. If she went to Taoyao Square, the scenario became even more exaggerated, with everyone inside and outside of Taoyao Square treating her like a precious creature.
In the jail cell, Marquis Cheng’an lay on the brink of death. Hearing footsteps, it was as if he sensed something and slowly raised his head.
Zhou Wangshu stood before him.