AWB Chapter 197 Married
Chapter 197 Married
Yan Chengke's eyes widened.
He knew that Qiao Manman never did anything without being sure. If she could say something, she was at least 90% sure.
Although the family had no shortage of children, they had known each other for so many years and were now husband and wife. How could Yan Chengke not know about Guo Youfeng's inner turmoil?
Nodding, we said, "Even if it's just a daughter, we're not greedy. But, with Feng's body, is she even capable of getting pregnant?"
They had been taking traditional Chinese medicine and remained sickly after being discharged from the hospital. It took them a long time to finally manage to have intercourse.
He feared that Guo Youfeng would leave him forever because of having a child, just like his ex-wife.
"Besides, childbirth is very dangerous, and I'm afraid she won't make it through."
"Don't worry about that. The ingredients used in the fertility pills are very precious and have the effect of nourishing the body."
"Okay, Comrade Qiao, how much is your medicine? I'll buy it!" Seeing Qiao Manman's determination, Yan Chengke decided to take a gamble.
"Two fertility pills, one hundred each, totaling two hundred. Both the man and woman need to take them at the same time."
"I've got it. Wait a moment, I'll go back and get the money!"
Qiao Manman thought for a moment and said, "Director Yan, let's go directly to the hospital. After we get the certificate, I plan to take my mother there for an ultrasound. It will give her more confidence."
"Okay!" Yan Chengke agreed and hurried home.
Qiao Manman talked with Guo Youfeng for a while before reluctantly leaving.
"Don't worry, Manman, I'll have my husband, Lao Yan, take care of Uncle Qiao."
"Okay, thank you so much, Sister Feng!"
When Qiao Manman returned to the office, she found Lu Yuan chatting intently with everyone.
Zhang Shuhan, in particular, seemed to still be bothered by Wu Caidie's blind date, and kept asking about Company Commander Zhang Hai.
Lu Yuan did know someone named Zhang Hai, but he didn't know if it was the same person Zhang Shuhan was talking about. So he didn't reveal anything.
Seeing Qiao Manman return, he asked with his eyes, "Are you done?"
Qiao Manman nodded, and then he stood up and said goodbye to everyone: "Everyone, it's getting late, let's go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get our marriage certificates first."
We'll be having a banquet in Qingshan Brigade in three days. We look forward to your attendance!
"Okay, we'll definitely go!"
Qiao Manman left the machinery factory and went straight to the Civil Affairs Bureau.
Lu Yuan took out his military officer's ID, letter of introduction, marriage application, and other documents from the car and handed them to the staff: "Comrade, let's get our marriage certificate!"
After checking the couple's identification and asking for their honest opinions, the staff confirmed that they met the requirements and were in a voluntary relationship. They then produced two "red certificates of merit," filled in their names and the date, and finally signed and stamped them.
After blowing the ink to dry, he handed it to the couple: "Congratulations to you both! May you grow old together and have a baby soon!"
"Thank you!" Lu Yuan ignored Qiao Manman's curious gaze, took the marriage certificate, confirmed that the information on it was correct, and put it into a large envelope along with his other documents.
Qiao Manman accepted the wedding perks—candy coupons and baby formula coupons—from the staff and sweetly thanked them, saying, "Thank you so much, comrade!"
"No need to thank me, you two are a perfect match. I wish you a happy marriage and two children in three years."
Qiao Manman laughed heartily: "Comrade, your blessing is so simple and unpretentious."
Once back in the car, she playfully scolded Lu Yuan, "Where's the marriage certificate? Let me see it! You're so quick! I didn't even get a good look before you put it away. Is there some kind of meaning behind it?"
Lu Yuan reached out and ruffled her hair: "We'll watch it when we get back!"
Seeing the two being so intimate, Qiao Runming, sitting in the back seat, coughed uncomfortably.
He Nian nudged him, saying, "What are you coughing for? Your daughter and son-in-law have a good relationship, and you're not happy about it?"
How could Qiao Runming dare to be unhappy? He was just a little jealous.
This time, Lu Yuan called out "Dad" even louder: "Dad, don't rush me, let's go to the hospital right now. I promise it won't delay you from seeing your younger brother and sister!"
"Heh, you little brat, you'll be a father someday!"
A group of people laughed heartily and soon arrived at the entrance of the county hospital.
It had been months since he last came here. Stepping into this place again, Qiao Runming felt dazed.
"Dr. Qin!" Qiao Manman raised her hand to greet Qin Xiangfeng, "Uncle Qin, long time no see, how have you been lately?"
"I'm fine! Why did you come here? Are you feeling unwell?"
"No, I'm fine. It's my mother; she's pregnant and came to see a doctor."
"Then we need to find an OB/GYN! Come on, I'll go with you!"
Qin Xiangfeng stood up, saw Qiao Runming, and rubbed his eyes in disbelief: "You're all better?"
"Yes, Dr. Qin, I'm fine now!" Qiao Runming said, taking a few steps down the corridor.
Qin Xiangfeng was even more curious: "After more than ten years, Li Minghua's medical skills have become so superb? You can't tell at all that you've had surgery on your leg!"
"Come here, let me take a look at your bones!"
Qiao Runming looked up at his daughter for help, and only after she nodded slightly did he slowly walk into the office.
Qin Xiangfeng squatted down to lift up his trouser leg. But he found that he was wearing too many thick winter clothes, and the cotton trousers could only be pushed up to his calves.
There was no other way but to kick him out. After making Qiao Runming take off his cotton-padded trousers, he pinched Qiao Runming's knees and leg bones: "The healing is very good, and he is no different from a normal person now."
"Really? Thank you, Dr. Qin!" Qiao Runming pulled up his cotton trousers, his face flushed.
After fastening his belt, Qin Xiangfeng opened the door, and he and his wife headed straight for the obstetrics and gynecology department.
Qiao Manman had already filled out the examination form and had Lu Yuan pay the fees. Nowadays, people don't really have an awareness of prenatal checkups; the ultrasound machine is kept in the examination room and is only used once every ten days or so.
He Nian nervously held Qiao Manman's hand, her body trembling slightly.
Qiao Manman comforted her, "It's okay, just take a look with the machine, it won't hurt at all."
After saying that, he turned his head and asked, "Hasn't Director Yan arrived yet?"
"Hmm, which Director Yan? We don't have a director with the surname Yan in our hospital!"
Just as Qiao Manman was about to explain, Yan Chengke rushed over, covered in sweat.
Qiao Runming was completely flustered. He wondered what other men were doing here when his wife was having a prenatal checkup.
Qiao Manman greeted him cheerfully and then helped He Nian to lie down in the inner room.
After pulling the curtain closed, the nurse applied coupling gel to the instrument and pressed it against He Nian's stomach.
The image immediately appeared on the black and white screen, and the doctor exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, twins! They're developing very well. Come, let me see, is it a boy or a girl!"
As she finished speaking, she pointed to a small corner: "They're two boys, congratulations! Hey, look, they're so shy they're covering their little ding-dings!"
He Nian couldn't understand it, but she clearly heard that she was pregnant with twin boys.
Overwhelmed by a mix of emotions—surprise, sadness, bitterness, and melancholy—He Nian couldn't hold back and shed a tear.
"Why are you crying? This is a good thing!"
The doctor cleaned her stomach with paper and helped her out of bed: "Eat well, drink well, and sleep well. Come back for a check-up every now and then, and you'll definitely give birth to a healthy and lovely baby."