Jiang Wang’s concept of children was very vague. Even though he had wondered over the past two years if Shi Niannian might get pregnant, he hadn’t truly thought deeply about whether they would have a daughter or a son, whether the child would look like the mother or the father, or what name the child would have. He hadn’t considered any of these things.

He had grown up in a poor family environment, with a violent and abusive father and a mother who was powerless to resist.

As a result, regarding future children, he had only imagined that he would let them grow up in a good family atmosphere, but he hadn’t imagined how they would grow up, or rather, he couldn’t imagine it.

His experience in this area was completely blank.

But just thinking that these two children would share his and Shi Niannian’s bloodline, that they were the most real bond created between the two of them, filled him with hope and anticipation for everything to come.

However, Jiang Wang’s budding excitement and curiosity about the children hadn’t developed for long before it was worn away by Shi Niannian’s severe morning sickness.

Since Auntie was the first to know about her pregnancy, she had been treating Shi Niannian like a precious treasure, making soup at home every day and having it delivered to her. Fearing she might be picky, Auntie would prepare different flavors.

The wedding had been held at the end of August, and shortly after learning about the pregnancy, Shi Niannian had to start work at the hospital.

Jiang Wang initially disagreed, wanting her to stay home and focus on the pregnancy, returning to work after giving birth. Shi Niannian, of course, was unwilling. She even had an argument with Jiang Wang about this before he finally agreed.

Fortunately, her department wasn’t particularly busy. This day, after Shi Niannian finished her morning shift, the soup sent by Auntie arrived. She waited in the break room, and before long, Jiang Wang arrived too.

From her first day at work, he had come every day to accompany her for lunch.

The company was quite far from the hospital, and Shi Niannian didn’t know how Jiang Wang, who always seemed so busy, could still find time to have lunch with her.

“How are you today? Still feeling unwell?” Jiang Wang asked as soon as he entered.

“I’m not feeling unwell. I don’t feel like throwing up every day. Don’t worry so much,” Shi Niannian said with a smile.

Jiang Wang looked up at her. “Who was throwing a tantrum with me last night?”

Since becoming pregnant, Shi Niannian had become more sensitive, and after being spoiled and indulged for years, she had developed her little temper. Sometimes she would argue with Jiang Wang over small matters.

At first, Jiang Wang was worried about her mood, having seen many cases of pre and postnatal depression. He specifically consulted professional doctors and was told that mood swings during pregnancy were normal.

Only then did he relax, setting aside concerns about prenatal depression. Jiang Wang quite enjoyed it when Shi Niannian threw tantrums.

The young woman’s temper was soft. She’d look up at him with glaring eyes, speaking angrily but seemingly all bluster, not looking like she was arguing. In Jiang Wang’s eyes, love made even Xi Shi beautiful—it became simply endearing.

Shi Niannian lifted her foot and kicked his leg. “You’re annoying.”

Jiang Wang was quick to catch her ankle, his thumb gently stroking it. Whether it was related to the pregnancy or not, her skin had become increasingly delicate. It was a pity he could only look but not touch.

Jiang Wang curved his lips. “Now you’re kicking people. That’s not good for prenatal education.”

Shi Niannian struggled a bit, afraid other doctors might enter the break room, and lowered her voice: “Jiang Wang, let go!”

He smiled and released her hand, then coaxed her to eat a bit more before returning to the company in the afternoon.

The company had gone through a new round of expansion and hired a batch of new employees, with many new faces. Jiang Wang took the elevator to the 19th floor.

As soon as Secretary Zhao saw him, she stood up and said, “Mr. Jiang, Chu Xuejie is in your office, saying she has something to tell you.”

Jiang Wang frowned. “Who?”

“A new employee in the planning department.” Secretary Zhao, rarely expressing discontent during work, pouted and said, “Why would a new employee come directly to the 19th floor? If she has something to say, can’t she tell her supervisor?”

Jiang Wang didn’t have much of a reaction. While signing documents on Secretary Zhao’s desk, he instructed in a low voice: “Decline all evening party arrangements for me in the future, and move the meeting the day after tomorrow afternoon to the morning.”

“Alright, shall I keep the afternoon of the day after tomorrow free for you?”

“Yes, make an appointment with Dr. Ren in advance.”

Secretary Zhao raised her eyebrows and asked, “Is it the day for Mrs. Jiang’s prenatal checkup?”

Jiang Wang smiled briefly. “Yes.”

Secretary Zhao finally swallowed her anger.

Women can best discern what kind of person other women are, especially someone like Secretary Zhao. To reach her current position, she had her unique insights into the workplace.

The first time she saw Chu Xuejie, she felt that this person wasn’t a good person.

She watched Jiang Wang enter the office, heard Chu Xuejie coquettishly call “Mr. Jiang,” and mercilessly rolled her eyes.

She took out her phone and opened the group chat.

“Everyone, rest assured, the Empress’s position is as stable as Mount Tai. Chu Xuejie is probably just seeking her doom.”

Back then, just because Sheng Xiangwan had made things difficult for Shi Niannian, Sheng Shi ended up in such a state. Not to mention a mere new employee from the planning department.

As soon as work was over, Jiang Wang went directly to the hospital to pick up Shi Niannian and return home.

Because of the pregnancy, they had hired a professional nutritionist to plan her prenatal nutrition. After becoming pregnant, Shi Niannian’s taste preferences had shifted to sour and spicy, and Jiang Wang ate according to her tastes.

After dinner, the two cuddled together to watch some TV.

Shi Niannian had changed into a light shirt, sitting cross-legged on the sofa with a fruit plate on her lap.

Jiang Wang had one arm around her shoulders, half leaning on her. He wasn’t watching TV; his gaze was on Shi Niannian, then slowly moved down to the curve visible under her thin shirt.

His Adam’s apple moved up and down, and he suddenly said ambiguously: “They’ve gotten bigger.”

“What?” Shi Niannian turned her head, then following his direct gaze, understood what he meant by “bigger,” and her face reddened. “You pervert.”

“This isn’t being a pervert.”

What would count as being a pervert, then? Shi Niannian thought to herself.

The next second, Jiang Wang showed her exactly what being a pervert meant.

He covered her with his palm, fingers tightening and releasing through the thin shirt. After repeating this several times, he released his hand, leaned back, and smiled mischievously: “That’s being a pervert.”

Shi Niannian: “…”

Since becoming pregnant, her breasts had shown more changes than her belly. Even though she was carrying twins, her belly wasn’t showing at all. If it weren’t for Jiang Wang being overly concerned about her pregnancy and making it known to everyone, no one would be able to tell she was pregnant when she wore her regular clothes.

Earlier, Shi Niannian had asked her colleagues in the obstetrics department. They said it was normal not to show in the early months, but in the later stages, a twin pregnancy belly would be exhausting.

She covered her stomach and said, “There are two babies in here.”

It was quite magical and also hard to imagine—the wonder of life.

Jiang Wang lifted her legs and placed them on his own. Her legs were fair and straight. He gently massaged them, then looked up at her with a smile and said: “Three.”

Shi Niannian began to laugh. Today, she hadn’t felt uncomfortable or vomited. Perhaps the morning sickness was already passing.

“Aren’t you busy at the company lately? You come to have lunch with me every day,” Shi Niannian asked.

Jiang Wang said: “I’m afraid if I don’t watch you, you won’t eat properly.”

“My appetite has been quite good these days.” As she spoke, she straightened up to reach for the fruit plate she had placed on the coffee table earlier.

Her legs were still resting on Jiang Wang’s thighs. As she leaned forward to reach, Jiang Wang instinctively raised his hand to hold her waist protectively. Shi Niannian moved her legs, and both of them froze.

Jiang Wang frowned and hissed, grabbing the foot that was the culprit: “Where do you dare to step?”

“…”

Shi Niannian wanted to withdraw her foot, but he held it firmly in his hand.

He bent slightly closer, the man’s aura enveloping her as he said huskily: “It’s been a month since I’ve touched you, and you’ve grown bold, daring to step even here. Didn’t I make you feel good before?”

The doctor had strictly forbidden sexual activity during the first three months.

Shi Niannian wasn’t afraid of him now. At present, Jiang Wang could only talk, his provocative words couldn’t be put into action.

Shi Niannian leaned back on the sofa, supporting herself with her hands. She smiled with curved eyes and even went further by deliberately stepping on him again with her toes.

She wasn’t wearing socks, and her toes were beautiful and slender, stepping on Jiang Wang’s suit pants.

Jiang Wang’s jaw tightened as he cursed, leaning into her ear: “You’re taking advantage of the fact that I can’t do anything to you now, aren’t you?”

She laughed even more joyfully, trembling as she leaned against the sofa, unable to stop.

Jiang Wang grabbed her ankle, lifted her leg, with one hand around her waist protecting her stomach, then straddled her with his legs on either side of her body and leaned down. His fingers touched her ear as he lowered his head to kiss her.

Shi Niannian didn’t dodge. She sank into the sofa, tilting her head up, allowing him to kiss her.

This obedient appearance made Jiang Wang’s heart itch even more. Shi Niannian looked younger than her age, and since becoming pregnant, her face had filled out a bit, giving her a hint of baby fat. She was three years younger than Jiang Wang, and he always treated her like a child to be pampered.

Now this young girl, with two babies in her belly, was tilting her head up obediently, letting him kiss her.

This realization was like setting fire to a pile of straw—the flames were fierce. Jiang Wang’s eyelid twitched, feeling like he really couldn’t hold back.

His jaw tightened: “So obedient, huh?”

She opened her eyes, looking at him up close, then tilted her head up and took the initiative to kiss the corner of his mouth, and even made an “mm” sound.

Jiang Wang exploded.

“What’s wrong with you as a mother?” Jiang Wang accused like a thief crying ‘stop thief,’ his fingers lifting the fabric of her collar, undoing a button.

She shifted slightly to a more comfortable position and said softly: “What’s wrong with me?”

“You’re seducing me,” Jiang Wang said, looking at her exposed collarbone and rounded shoulders, lowering his head to place a kiss on them. “That’s not good for prenatal education.”

Shi Niannian didn’t know whether to refute the first sentence or the second. She paused and said, “You’re acting like this is what’s not good for prenatal education.”

However, despite what she said, she didn’t stop Jiang Wang from lying on top of her, kissing her. She didn’t mind these intimate gestures; rather, she quite enjoyed them.

It was just that Jiang Wang’s physical stamina was too formidable. When they did it, she was always exhausted in the end. Now, with just kissing and hugging, Shi Niannian quite enjoyed it.

Unfortunately, her docile appearance most easily aroused Jiang Wang.

“Do you think I can’t do anything to you?” he asked in a low voice.

“…”

Jiang Wang lowered his eyes, scanning her from head to toe, then stared at her for a while before curving his lips into a smile.

Shi Niannian was suddenly made aware of the danger by that smile. She shifted backward again and solemnly reminded him: “You said it yourself—prenatal education.”

Jiang Wang was stunned for a moment, then finally burst into laughter against her neck. He reached out and pinched her face: “How can you be so cute?”