An Jing sat down and said, "There’s something I want to talk to you about—it’s about how you keep bothering your brother. Should we talk in private, or shall we discuss it now?"
Gong Juese immediately smiled even more brightly, "It’s not a secret at all. Everyone in this rice shop knows I’ve been annoying my brother lately with something, so just say it. There’s no need for privacy."
An Jing broke into a sweat in an instant. So this person had even made the whole rice shop aware of the matter.
But this was also good; without a private talk, her husband could be present; and Meng Lanqing could listen in too, saving her the trouble of going to Meng Lanqing about this matter again.
With this in mind, An Jing said, "Se Se, it hasn’t even been four months since you and Meng Lanqing got married, right? It’s normal even if you’re not pregnant yet. There are many women who get pregnant within one or two years after getting married. Besides, your brother also told me that you are in good health, you really don’t need to be in such a rush. Your brother is indeed a doctor and his medical skills are excellent, but since you are not sick, bothering him to treat you all the time really does annoy him."
Gong Juese insisted, "But I want to have a baby now."
"...But this kind of thing can’t really be rushed," An Jing, though feeling it might be somewhat inappropriate to discuss this matter in front of Xiao Changyi and Meng Lanqing, two men, still spoke up to remind her.
"Even if it can’t be rushed, I’m still anxious," Gong Juese persisted, looking as if she had made up her mind and would not change it no matter what.
An Jing sensed something was wrong, "What’s the hurry?" It wasn’t usual to be this desperate for a child just because they are cute.
Gong Juese didn’t speak, but instead looked at Meng Lanqing.
Meng Lanqing: "..." Why are you looking at me? I never said I wanted you to have a child for me right now!
However, An Jing misunderstood and frowned, "What did you say to Se Se? Why is she so eager to have a child?"
Meng Lanqing felt wronged, "I didn’t say anything to her, it was she who suddenly said she wanted children, making it so that her brother and I can’t have peace."
Gong Juese also said, "Jingjing, my husband really didn’t say anything to me, it’s just that I myself want to..."
As she spoke, the light in Gong Juese’s eyes faded, until they were dim and lackluster.
Not only did An Jing feel that something was off with Gong Juese right now, but even Meng Lanqing felt it.
Gong Juese had always been full of energy, doting on herself. This was the first time Meng Lanqing had seen her , and his heart involuntarily tightened, although he didn’t say anything.
This was after all someone else’s family matter. If Xiao Jue Chen hadn’t asked her to intervene, An Jing actually wouldn’t have bothered.
But now that she was involved, and neither Gong Juese nor Meng Lanqing resented her for interfering, An Jing asked Gong Juese again, "So why do you think this way?"
Gong Juese didn’t answer, but only looked at Meng Lanqing again.
Previously, Meng Lanqing really thought that Gong Juese found children adorable and that’s why she wanted one. But seeing the usually decisive and cheerful Gong Juese now being hesitant and somewhat dispirited, he felt it wasn’t the case.
The moment Gong Juese looked at him, Meng Lanqing said coldly, "Why are you looking at me? I don’t know what you’re thinking."
Gong Juese didn’t get angry, and instantly smiled happily at Meng Lanqing. After she laughed so hard that her teeth were showing but her eyes weren’t, she finally answered An Jing’s question, "A few days ago, I heard someone say that the best way for a woman to avoid being divorced by her husband is to bear him a son."
An Jing: "..." How long have you been married, and you are already thinking about divorce?
Meng Lanqing: "..." When did I ever say I was going to divorce you?!