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Jian Yunong was really getting angry. She had prepared for so long, and the pressure was immense. It was already painful enough not being able to sleep, and Huo Jincheng was still here bothering her.
Huo Jincheng gently stroked her back like a kitten that had just gotten riled up, "Are you serious? Tomorrow is very important. You tell me, and I promise I won't touch you. What are you worried about?"
Her tense body gradually relaxed, and after moving her stiff limbs a bit, she realized that she had been too tightly wound up.
If Huo Jincheng really wanted to do something, he wouldn't need to notify her.
Jian Yunong buried her face in his embrace; his scent gave her a strong sense of security. Unknowingly, they had been married for over a year.
They hadn't celebrated their wedding anniversary because she was too busy.
During the later stages of preparing for the graduate entrance exam, Jian Yunong was almost obsessed, studying and doing practice questions while ignoring everything else and not asking about it.
Occasionally, she would just call Grandma Huo and her aunt.
Her aunt was also nearing her due date and had been hospitalized for bed rest.
So for most of the past six months, Jian Yunong's world consisted almost entirely of books and Huo Jincheng.
"You don't need to be nervous. If you don't pass this time, there will be another chance," Huo Jincheng said gently, his voice like a warm breeze. "It's okay if you don't pass. I've seen people who took several years to pass."
"Ugh..." Jian Yunong couldn't help but pinch the flesh on his waist. Huo Jincheng looked at her discontentedly. What? Was comforting her wrong?
"I'm taking the exam tomorrow; please don't keep talking about how many times I can take it or what comes next," Jian Yunong pouted softly.
Huo Jincheng held her tighter and whispered in her ear, "My Nong Nong will definitely pass this time!"
"But I feel like I haven't reviewed well," Jian Yunong said, her mind in a jumble. She hadn't been this nervous during the college entrance exam; she didn't know why she felt so scared this time.
"I need to get up and review my notes."
Jian Yunong said she really intended to get up.
Huo Jincheng held her waist, "Go to sleep!"
His calm tone left no room for refusal.
"What are you so nervous about? This isn't an exam that will determine your fate!"
"I... I'm just afraid of being called stupid, that your wife is a fool. Not good at work, not good at exams."
Almost no one outside knew that Jian Yunong was going to pursue graduate studies; only the Huo family was aware. The one who looked down on Jian Yunong the most was Huo Jincheng's mother.
Over the past six months, due to Jian Yunong's reclusive lifestyle, she had fewer opportunities to meet this domineering mother-in-law, and life had become much more comfortable.
However, Jian Yunong always felt that this mother-in-law wouldn't let things go so easily; perhaps she was secretly keeping an eye on her.
Jian Yunong didn't tell Huo Jincheng that at night she often dreamed of her mother-in-law's extremely cold eyes watching her struggle in a flood.
Dreaming of floods usually indicated that one was under significant pressure in reality.
"Who dares to say that?" Huo Jincheng chuckled, "You don't need to care. I love your silly side, not your brain."
The person in his arms remained silent as Huo Jincheng kissed her forehead and eyes. "This is just one exam. Don't be too nervous; your advisor said you have no problem, so stop overthinking it. Be confident in yourself; I have faith in my judgment. I believe you will definitely pass."
Jian Yunong let out a breath that sounded like a sigh.
"Think about it this way: tomorrow after your exam, I'll make you your favorite Lion's Head and Noble Consort Chicken when we get home. Once all the exams are over, I'll make you Spanish Seafood Paella. And I'll let you eat as much watermelon as you want without restricting you. I won't force you to drink that Bitter Melon Juice you hate either. In the evening, I'll take you to eat Spicy Crawfish. There's a newly opened Spicy Crawfish restaurant in West City that's particularly large; people line up until two in the morning every night. You can order five pounds and pair it with kumquat lemon tea; you can eat to your heart's content."
After rambling on, the person in his arms breathed deeply and fell asleep without him noticing when it happened.
She had indeed worked hard for this exam.
On the day when all the exams ended, it was a bright and sunny day.
Jian Yunong came out of the examination hall and effortlessly spotted the tall figure of Huo Jincheng in the crowd.
When their eyes met, Jian Yunong quickened her pace slightly, and Huo Jincheng opened his arms to embrace her.
Huo Jincheng didn't ask how the exam went but took her hand and said something that delighted her, "Let's go! I'll take you to eat something delicious!"
Halfway through their drive, Jian Yunong received a call from Ji Shaoli, saying that Mist Shenshen was now in the delivery room and about to give birth.
Forgetting about food, Jian Yunong immediately asked Huo Jincheng to turn around and head to the hospital where Mist Shenshen was.
When Ji Shaoli saw them arrive, he remained relatively calm. "She just went in. Do you want to go in and see? Change into protective gear and keep her company for a while."
Jian Yunong looked at him with a puzzled expression, wondering why he wasn't going in himself.
Following the nurse's instructions, Jian Yunong changed into the appropriate clothing and entered the operating room.
When Mist Shenshen saw her, she couldn't help but frown. "Why are you here? Aren't you supposed to be taking your exam? Where's Ji Shaoli? It's ridiculous that he isn't here while I'm giving birth! How can you send a student to accompany me? What if it affects your studies?"
Jian Yunong felt a bit awkward and smiled apologetically. "Auntie, I finished my exam! I'm not a child anymore; I've already gotten married. Isn't it okay for me to come in and keep you company? I haven't seen you much in the past six months."
Mist Shenshen's hands were sweaty, and she seemed somewhat irritated. "Usually, he can't be chased away no matter what. Now that I'm about to give birth, he's not by my side. There's not a single reliable man!"
Jian Yunong wiped her sweat. "Auntie, maybe Uncle-in-law has something important to handle outside. Perhaps the doctor needs him to sign something."
"What could be more important than giving birth? Can't he understand that?"
Mist Shenshen was still very angry because giving birth was truly painful. Usually, she didn't feel much discomfort, but at this critical moment, she couldn't help but feel scared.
Jian Yunong suddenly realized that she had just called Ji Shaoli "Uncle-in-law," and her aunt did not react at all.
Does this mean that during this time she has been preparing for the graduate entrance exam, their relationship has progressed rapidly?
Jian Yunong's lips curled up slightly. "Aunt, should I go call him in?"
"Forget it."
Mist Shenshen was too lazy to deal with it. What was the point of calling him in if she didn't want to see him?
"How did the exam go?" Mist Shenshen looked at Jian Yunong, her gaze assessing her. "It seems like you've been taking good care of yourself during this time."
"Not bad."
The two didn't chat for long before Mist Shenshen started to have an episode.
From the operating room came waves of women's painful cries.
Huo Jincheng stood with his hands in his pockets, his gaze shifting back and forth as Ji Shaoli moved around.
When Jian Yunong first entered, Ji Shaoli seemed fine; he even exchanged a few pleasantries with Huo Jincheng. But then he fell into a daze during the meeting, and when the cries from inside began, Ji Shaoli's calm exterior seemed to be torn apart.
"Are you that nervous? You can go in and keep her company."
Huo Jincheng thought it was perfectly normal for a husband to accompany his wife during childbirth. Given how much Ji Shaoli cared for Mist Shenshen, he should be the type who would want to be there for the entire process.
Ji Shaoli hesitated for a moment. "I'd rather not."
There was a hint of bitterness in his voice.
Ji Shaoli probably realized he was too anxious, so he leaned against the wall. "Huo Shao, do you think I look particularly ridiculous right now? To be honest, I'm really scared. I'm afraid that if I go in, I won't be able to help at all. You know how strong-willed Shen Shen is. If I faint in the delivery room and come out unconscious... she would probably explode."
A man hopes to always present a strong and reliable image in front of the woman he deeply loves.
Especially at such critical moments, Ji Shaoli does not want to mess things up.
Huo Jincheng raised an eyebrow slightly but did not express anything.
Isn't it just having a baby?
Why be so afraid?
But by midnight, Huo Jincheng no longer thought that way.
It turns out that human life is so fragile.
Mist Shenshen could not seem to push through, yet she stubbornly insisted on a natural birth. After a long stalemate, Ji Shaoli changed into sterile clothing and entered the delivery room.
If they didn't try a cesarean section soon, both the mother and child could be in danger.
This man, who Huo Jincheng thought was a bit cowardly, finally walked into the delivery room.
Jian Yunong came out, her little face pale and speechless, directly throwing herself into Huo Jincheng's arms and crying with worry.
Her neck was drenched in sweat, feeling cold and damp to the touch.
At two in the morning, the faint cries of the baby echoed in the hallway.
They managed to save them; both mother and child were safe.
Upon hearing it was a boy, Ji Shaoli did not look a second time and instead circled around Mist Shenshen.
Huo Jincheng and Jian Yunong first checked on Mist Shenshen before going to see the baby.
"That one?"
"Yeah, the chubbiest one!"
"Do you think it's cute?"
Huo Jincheng thought that the child was not cute at all.
Jian Yunong pressed against the glass, observing the little meatball. "Hi, I'm your sister!"
It was clear that she really liked children.
The two of them returned home after four o'clock.
Jian Yunong was so tired that she just wanted to sleep quickly, but Huo Jincheng insisted on dragging her to take a shower together.
Just taking a shower wasn't enough; on this special night, Huo Jincheng, who had always been vegetarian, was about to start his feast.
"Huo Jincheng, let's have a baby."
Jian Yunong suddenly spoke up.
Seeing that big chubby boy tonight had touched her a bit.
"Have a baby? You want to hold a child while going to school?"
"Yeah, well, after I graduate, I'll stay at school and pursue my doctorate. I'm afraid I'll miss the golden period for having children."
"I still want to enjoy a few more years of our two-person world."
Huo Jincheng kissed her softly. "If you want to be a mom, just treat me like your child."
Jian Yunong trembled shyly.
Huo Jincheng only acted like this when they were in bed.
...
During the confinement period, Jian Yunong was fine and went to visit every other day.
As she frequented the hospital, she unexpectedly ran into an acquaintance.
Bai Ru hurriedly walked past her, holding a child.
Bai Ru looked so thin, like a paper doll, as if she would fall over with just a gust of wind.
During the time Jian Yunong was preparing for her exams, these people felt very distant from her life.
She didn't even know that Bai Ru had given birth.
Grandma Huo hadn't mentioned it either.
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