Chapter 570. The Wife Yan Xinya
Ning Chu’s understanding of childbirth had always been limited to the saying “the most painful thing in the world.”
She had also heard about how pregnancy left irreversible marks on women’s bodies, like stretch marks, hair loss, and even urinary incontinence.
This had led her, upon becoming a woman, to harbor a strong aversion to giving birth. She had even discussed with Wen Yang the possibility of becoming a DINK couple in the future.
She had thought this idea would firmly guide her life, just like her past belief that she could never develop feelings for a man.
Perhaps it was a surge of maternal instinct, or perhaps it was biology’s urge for reproduction…
As time passed, having married Wen Yang and watched other families with their lively and cute children, she found it increasingly difficult to suppress her envy. Recently, after buying a house and settling down completely, the urge to have a child became more intense in her mind.
This impulse completely overpowered her fear of childbirth. Once pregnant, she didn’t even consider the possibility of terminating the pregnancy.
Provided she didn’t have to watch any 3D birthing demonstrations! A little uncertainty isn’t so bad; it might keep her from being scared off.
“So, you’re also pregnant, huh?”
In Yan Xinya’s home, several close friends had gathered to celebrate her marriage. Ning Chu’s belly was already showing a noticeable bump, and even loose clothing couldn’t hide it.
The bed was covered with bright red bedding, and her friends sat at the edge of the bed, casting looks of envy and curiosity at Ning Chu.
“Stop staring! I’m only three weeks along, it’s not noticeable!” Ning Chu sat cross-legged on the bed, helplessly apologizing to Yan Xinya. “So I can’t be your maid of honor anymore. I have to be careful with everything now…”
The first three months of pregnancy are unstable; a careless moment could lead to a miscarriage, and she didn’t want to take that risk.
“Understandable! You’re pregnant! Back then, you acted like a total tomboy.”
Yan Xinya’s hand always instinctively rested on her rounded belly; she teasingly turned to Lily and said, “Lily~ don’t tell me you still don’t have a boyfriend? Look at that succubus over there.”
“Exactly, Sister Lily is too lame! I already have a boyfriend,” Qian Qian nodded vigorously in agreement.
She kept her hair in a neat ponytail, and after failing her graduate exams, she went to take the civil service exam, surprisingly passing it.
Now she’s a police officer, a colleague of the groom, Li Han, but unfortunately, she’s an administrative officer, having nothing to do with criminals or crime scenes, always dressed in her magical girl outfit, yet never gets to use it.
“Weren’t you recently on blind dates, Lily? Did you meet anyone you like?” Ning Chu curiously asked Lily.
This succubus had graduated with a doctorate and was much pickier than a few years ago. She had gone on a few dates but broke up quickly. She remained the shame of succubi.
Lily twirled a strand of hair at her temple, shaking her head in frustration: “Either they’re ugly or they’re just after my looks.”
Or too young! Like toys!
“Our Sister Lily is so pretty~ It’s totally normal for guys to be drawn to you~” Qian Qian giggled with her hand over her mouth. “I’ve never heard of a succubus this age still being single; she definitely plays around behind the scenes~”
Lily flushed and raised her hand to pat Qian Qian on the back of the head.
A knock came at the bedroom door.
“What’s up?”
Wen Yang pushed the door open, poking his head in to call out, “The groom has entered the neighborhood, get ready!”
“Ah!”
“Ning Chu, come out! Don’t be a nuisance with them; what if you bump into something?”
“Got it!”
Yan Xinya had already done her makeup, with shiny powder accenting her eyes. She wore a festive qipao, and usually energetic, today she appeared especially graceful and demure.
Meanwhile, Qian Qian and Lily wore striking red long qipaos, highlighting their figures, with only light makeup so as not to overshadow the bride.
Upon hearing the announcement, the bedroom became a whirlwind of activity. Yan Xinya hurriedly adjusted her outfit, Lily quickly checked her makeup, and Qian Qian dashed out of the door to guard the hallway.
Leaving the bedroom, Ning Chu followed Wen Yang to a corner of the living room to sit, waiting to watch the wedding party.
She could hardly contain her jealousy, gazing towards the bedroom and murmuring softly, “Xinya looks so beautiful today~”
“She’s the bride, after all,” Wen Yang gently stroked her hair while saying, “In a few months, you’ll be the bride too. You’ll definitely look even better than her.”
“Eh~ By then, my belly will be big too, and I want to wear a mermaid wedding dress.”
“Your belly won’t show until about four or five months, right? Last month, Xinya could hardly tell when she came to our house.”
After chatting for a bit, the groom, Li Han, burst into the living room with a group of people. Qian Qian, who was supposed to be blocking the door, was munching cheerfully on a red envelope, acting as an inside spy.
Party poppers went off in a flurry, and confetti filled the air.
“Ning Chu! Red envelope!”
Qian Qian jogged over, shoving several red envelopes into her arms. “This is all ours; hold onto it for me! I peeked, and there’s at least one or two thousand in here~”
“Then I’m definitely keeping it all!”
“You’re lucky just to get a red envelope for not being the maid of honor! When we leave, don’t forget to grab the ones for me and Lily, okay?”
Ning Chu nodded with a smile, watching Qian Qian rush back into the bedroom to join the fun. She then looked up at Wen Yang, “How much are we giving as a cash gift?”
“Five hundred; we’ll give it during the banquet.”
“Should we add a bit more? Lily gave five hundred; what about the two of us…”
“One family gives one gift. Just stretch out your hand.”
She instinctively extended her hand, and Wen Yang poured the shelled sunflower seeds into her palm.
“Eh~ Did you crack these with your mouth?”
“Am I supposed to crack this many with my hands?” Wen Yang chuckled as he continued cracking seeds, “I brushed my teeth this morning; don’t be picky.”
Though he said that, Ning Chu proudly tossed all the sunflower seeds from her palm into her mouth.
She stood up, her eyes sparkling as she watched the crowded scene where the bride emerged from the bedroom.
The wolf girl took small steps, her face beaming with joy and happiness, her gaze fixated on her groom, hardly ever straying.
“How wonderful~”
Ning Chu gazed at Yan Xinya’s smile, softly murmuring.
She had always thought weddings were a hassle and boring, but now, putting herself in Yan Xinya’s position, all she felt was envy.
A warm, rough hand, calloused slightly, grasped hers, enclosing it in a cozy embrace.
She froze for a moment, then was gently pulled into Wen Yang’s arms. Like a cat, she tilted her head back, rubbing her head against his shoulder.
Even though Yan Xinya’s wedding was beautiful, what she had was not bad either~
When she got back, she’d discuss with her mom about restoring the wedding procedures she had previously chopped off!
The banquet should use the three thousand a table option! After all, there wouldn’t be too many guests—why save that little bit of money for a one-time wedding?
She lifted her plain face and looked at Wen Yang, “Darling~ Shall we go pick out wedding dresses when we get back? Also your suit—get the best!”
“Are you not worried about the money anymore?”
“You’d better take advantage of my enthusiasm and drag me to get it done tomorrow because I know I’ll regret it once I calm down.”
Wen Yang smiled tenderly, “Okay.”
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