They entered into marriage without going through a dating period, going directly from strangers to the closest couple. There was a lot of adjustment needed in between, and they had far too little patience beforehand.
After returning home, she sat on the sofa in a daze for a while before remembering that she had class tonight. Next week they would start discussing graduation projects, so Yang Wei flipped through everyone's assignments from this week for a bit before logging into the classroom on time.
"Yes, I'm very pleased that more than twenty students handed in their homework this May Day holiday."
Future rich and handsome guy: I truly love my teacher =3=
Coco: In that case, could you be a little gentler with the criticism later, teacher? [shy]
Li Gou Dan :)
"Students who didn't hand in their assignments this time can make them up later, but the graduation assignment must be submitted on time. As for the theme, would you like to draw fantasy or xuanhuan (a genre of Chinese fantasy)?"
The future rich and handsome: Fantasy.
Coco: Fantasy!
998: Either is fine.
Li Gou Dan :)
After considering everyone's opinions, Yang Wei nodded and said, "Okay, let's draw a fantasy."
...
The neat rows of ellipses fully expressed the students' feelings.
"Okay, that's settled then. The world setting is a magical kingdom. You can draw witches, sorceresses, princes, knights, anything with magical elements in the design is fine." Yang Wei said, then posted everyone's work into the drawing software. "Next week, I'll focus on explaining several composition methods. Today, I'll just talk about the work."
Yang Wei looked at Li Gou Dan's homework. It was still his usual domineering simple line drawing style, but he had a good grasp of light and shadow structure. After coloring, it became a simple line drawing that looked very high-end.
"Well, Li Gou Dan has a good grasp of theoretical knowledge, but his writing skills are clearly lacking. I hope that by the time you finish your graduation project, your drawing style can evolve from kindergarten to fifth grade."
Li Gou Dan :)
Future Rich and Handsome Guy: Teacher, even fifth graders don't draw like this! (orz)
Coco: I think that stick figure is so cute, hahaha.
Yang Wei was so sleepy halfway through her class that she forced herself to finish explaining the remaining homework, and then fell asleep almost as soon as she lay down on the bed.
The next morning, after waking up, Yang Wei had only taken a few bites of bread when she felt nauseous again. She rushed to the toilet and vomited up everything she had eaten.
Finally feeling better, she rinsed her mouth with water, her expression grave. She had eaten all three meals with Professor Qi yesterday, and she couldn't keep deceiving herself that it was because she had eaten too many different kinds of food.
She thought for a while, changed her clothes, and deliberately walked to a pharmacy that was quite far from her home to buy a pregnancy test. After arriving home, she took the instructions out of the box and read them carefully twice, then took the pregnancy test to the bathroom.
The time it took her to drink a glass of warm water was up when the pregnancy test came back—two lines. She found the corresponding result in the instructions, which said in cute pink font: "Congratulations, you are very likely pregnant! ^_^"
Yang Wei: "..."
A headline suddenly flashed through Yang Wei's mind: "Divorced wife pregnant with ex-husband's child: Is it lingering affection or moral depravity?"
No, no, no, pregnancy test results aren't 100% accurate, are they? What if she happens to be one of the remaining 5%? Yang Wei clutched the instruction manual in her hand, sat on the sofa for a while, and decided to go to the hospital for a checkup.
She took a taxi to the Central Hospital. Although it was the May Day holiday, the hospital was still packed with people. After registering for the obstetrics and gynecology department, she sat in the lobby waiting for her number to be called, afraid of running into someone she knew, especially a distant relative.
Fortunately, she was safe and sound. She entered the clinic and was surprised to find a very young-looking female doctor sitting inside. She had a low ponytail, wore rimless glasses, and was dressed in a white coat, exuding a cool and sophisticated aura.
Yang Wei sat down opposite her somewhat awkwardly. The doctor tidied up the things on the table, looked up at her, and asked, "Where do you feel unwell?"
"Um..." Yang Wei found it a little difficult to say, "I think I might be pregnant..."
"Have you taken a pregnancy test?" The female doctor didn't even blink.
"Tried it, two lines... but this thing can be inaccurate sometimes, right?"
Yang Wei looked at the other person as if seeking confirmation. The doctor glanced at her and asked, "When was your last period?"
Yang Wei said, "March 21st."
When did the sexual intercourse occur?
Yang Wei: "..."
Are all OB-GYN doctors this...open? Yang Wei's cheeks flushed slightly: "About half a month ago."
"Go get a blood test."
The doctor gave her a lab report. Yang Wei found the blood test area, had some blood drawn, and then began another long wait. Fortunately, the results came out before the doctor left work, and Yang Wei practically ran to the clinic with the report in her hand.
The female doctor glanced at the test results and said to her, "You're pregnant."
Yang Wei: "..."
Seemingly noticing Yang Wei's somewhat stiff expression, the doctor's gaze, through his cold glasses, fell upon her: "You want to have an abortion?"
This kind of thing is common in hospitals, and since she came alone, it's very likely that she's unexpectedly pregnant.
Yang Wei was taken aback by the question: Abort Professor Qi's child? That could very well be the death of a future great scientist.
She licked her lower lip and said to the doctor, "No, I'm just a little... having trouble adjusting."
The doctor lowered his head and began writing the prescription: "This child is a gift from God. Talk to your boyfriend about it. The first three months of pregnancy are unstable, so you need to be extra careful. Also, you shouldn't have intercourse. Try to eat light foods, eat more fruits and vegetables, and keep a happy mood."
"oh……"
"Come to the hospital for another check-up next month."
"OK."
Yang Wei went to the pharmacy to pick up her medication, which was something like folic acid tablets and calcium tablets. The OB-GYN nurse also gave her a pregnancy handbook.
After returning home with these things, Yang Wei slumped onto the sofa, her eyes glazed over. The pregnancy had come on so fast, like a tornado; should she tell Qi Xiaoyan about it?
If she told him, he would definitely move back immediately and force her to remarry. It felt like they were only together for the sake of the child, and she felt a little uncomfortable.
Having a child means she can't be as willful as before, and can't just get a divorce whenever she wants. She's just started to see a different side of Qi Xiaoyan lately. If they remarry so quickly, won't they go back to arguing all the time? Wouldn't that be irresponsible to the child?
Moreover, she is unsure whether she is now capable of managing this marriage well and being tolerant and understanding.
Let's give each other some more time. Didn't the doctor say we need to go for a check-up next month? Should I ask Qi Xiaoyan to come with me then? What will his reaction be? Will he be upset that I kept it from him for a month, or will he not want to have a child so soon?
"Ugh—" Yang Wei rubbed her hair in frustration, then took a deep breath and reminded herself, "Keep a good mood, keep a good mood."
She took out her pregnancy handbook from her bag and started reading. Since she had decided to have a child, she needed to take good care of herself. This month would be her and Qi Xiaoyan's final preparation for their long married life together.
The handbook outlines what expectant mothers should pay attention to in their diet and daily life, and also briefly introduces possible pregnancy reactions and ways to alleviate symptoms. Yang Wei found that her morning sickness was relatively mild; she would only vomit for a short time in the morning and didn't have much of a reaction at other times.
During pregnancy, it's important to minimize screen time, so it looks like I'll have to stop my part-time job after finishing my current two shifts. Another issue is that the first trimester is unstable, and taking public transportation to and from get off work would be risky; it seems I'll have to take a taxi.
Yang Wei felt a pang of heartache at the thought. With reduced income and increased expenses, would she soon be in a financial deficit? Wait a minute, she went to the bedroom and took out Qi Xiaoyan's bank card. The child also had a share in it, so she could use the money without feeling guilty.
She had another painting class in the evening, but thankfully the class would end next week, giving Yang Wei a little respite. After class, she took the prescribed medication on time and in the correct dosage, then played some soothing music, washed up, and went to bed early.
The May Day holiday is over, and she needs to recharge for the work ahead.
The alarm clock woke her up at 6:40 a.m. as usual, and Yang Wei struggled to get out of bed. After eating a little something, she vomited it up as usual. Yang Wei felt that she had become calm about this situation.
Yang Wei's figure hasn't changed much, and she can wear all the clothes in her wardrobe, although she still chose some looser styles. Wearing a royal blue round-neck shirt with a white mid-length blazer and dark work pants, she looked in the mirror and gave herself a 95 out of 100.
She noticed that her hair had grown a bit longer, past her shoulders. After looking at it for a while in front of the dressing table, she quickly made a small updo and secured it to her head with a flower-shaped hair clip studded with rhinestones.
I looked in the mirror again, and I got a perfect score! I seem to have become even more beautiful since becoming a mother!
After admiring her own beauty, Yang Wei began applying makeup. She had specifically researched online yesterday and found that some cosmetics might affect the fetus, so she wore lighter makeup than usual and skipped lipstick.
As Yang Wei went downstairs with her bag, she discovered that Qi Xiaoyan was waiting for her downstairs. A pang of panic shot through her, but she silently told herself to stay calm.
After Yang Wei got into the car, Qi Xiaoyan didn't start it for a long time. Yang Wei turned her head and looked at him hesitantly: "What's wrong?" Could he have discovered the flaw so quickly? She hadn't done anything yet!
"It's nothing, I just think you look especially beautiful today." Yang Wei rarely wears white clothes, and her outfit today surprised him. "When you look like this, I really want to kiss you."
After Qi Xiaoyan finished speaking, he unbuckled his seatbelt and leaned in to kiss Yang Wei's lips. It wasn't a light, fleeting kiss; Qi Xiaoyan held her lower lip in his mouth, carefully sucking on it. His tongue lingered on her lips for a while before prying open her teeth and entering her mouth.
Yang Wei was dizzy from the kiss, and after a while, seeing that the man showed no sign of stopping, she frowned and pushed him away, saying, "I'm going to be late for work."
Qi Xiaoyan looked up at her; they were so close she could count his eyelashes. He murmured "Baby," kissed her lips again, and then sat back down in his seat and fastened his seatbelt.
Yang Wei thought to herself, "Professor Qi must be sexually frustrated, getting aroused so early in the morning."
After driving for a while, Qi Xiaoyan remained silent with a tense expression. Yang Wei thought for a moment, then turned to him and called out, "Juanjuan, will you come pick me up every morning from now on?"
"Okay." Qi Xiaoyan agreed without hesitation. Yang Wei smiled at him. Great, he could save half the taxi fare. She was so clever.
Qi Xiaoyan parked the car near the school gate. Yang Wei unbuckled her seatbelt and was about to get out of the car when Qi Xiaoyan called out to her again: "Baby."
"Hmm?" Yang Wei turned around, but Qi Xiaoyan just stared at her without saying a word. Yang Wei thought for a moment, then quickly leaned over and kissed him on the cheek before getting out of the car and running away.
Qi Xiaoyan watched her walk into the school, then lowered her head and chuckled softly.
"Good morning." Yang Wei greeted her classmates all the way. The chubby security guard at the gate watched her walk away, his heart soaring with her. How come Ms. Yang seems even more beautiful after just one May Day holiday!
The morning after returning from the holiday was busy. Although Yang Wei didn't have any classes that morning, she was still so tired that she collapsed into a chair. She thought that once Teacher Wang finished her maternity leave, she would also apply for maternity leave.
This week, Qi Xiaoyan picked her up on time every morning, and occasionally even picked her up after get off work, which made Yang Wei happy to have some free time. Qi Xiaoyan seemed to have figured out her class schedule, knowing that she didn't have class on Friday nights, so she stayed home all the time.
Yang Wei kept her medication and pregnancy handbook in her handbag, so she wasn't worried that he would find anything. But the two of them couldn't just sit here watching TV forever, could they? Wait a minute, could he be planning to stay here tonight?
Thinking of this, Yang Wei couldn't help but steal a glance at the person next to her. He looked very relaxed, as if financial news really was so enjoyable.
She sat cross-legged on the sofa, squeezed the cushion she was holding, and called out to him, "Juanjuan."
"Hmm?" Qi Xiaoyan turned his head to the side, his 45.5-degree profile was absolutely devastatingly handsome.
Yang Wei licked her lips: "I've been wanting to paint a picture lately, but I haven't had any inspiration. Why don't you be my model?"
She had invited Qi Xiaoyan to be her model before, but Qi Xiaoyan had never agreed. However, this time—
"good."
Yang Wei blinked quickly. "Is it true that men only listen to you when they're pursuing you? And then they act like royalty after you marry them?"
However, this opportunity was too rare to come, so Yang Wei took out paper and pen and began to consider what pose Qi Xiaoyan should strike. To her utter surprise, Professor Qi actually started taking off his clothes right away.
"Wait, why are you taking off your clothes?"
"Don't models have to take their clothes off?"
Yang Wei: "..."
Do you have some misunderstanding about models?
Yang Wei touched the tip of her nose, but since the model was so open, she didn't mind him taking his clothes off. She glanced at Qi Xiaoyan's trousers, then rummaged through the closet and pulled out a pair of dark, low-rise jeans—the ones Qi Xiaoyan had left behind.
Well, Professor Qi himself wouldn't buy these pants. Yang Wei specially bought them, but Professor Qi only wore them twice and never wore them again.
"Wear these." Yang Wei handed over the jeans in her hand. Qi Xiaoyan glanced down at them and casually unzipped the pants.