"Does young madam's husband agree too?" Although they were the same age, Su He still politely called Fu Zheng brother-in-law, adding "young" before it as a playful tease.
"He didn't agree," Su Ying said. "We originally agreed to buy a house with our own abilities. He doesn't want to take money from his family."
For this reason alone, Su He had to give him a thumbs-up. "A man with his own opinions is so handsome!"
She finally understood why Su Ying wanted to get married.
She had met a reliable man.
"Congratulations, sis!" Su He sincerely offered her blessings.
"Thanks!" Su Ying high-fived her.
There was a lot of preparation before a wedding. Su Ying came for a few reasons: to see Duoduo more, to share the happy news, and naturally, to seek advice from Su He. As the earliest to get married in the family, Su He should be able to offer some ideas.
"Wait," Su He suddenly remembered something, got up, went to the study, and returned shortly with a tablet. There were so many things to prepare for a wedding that she was afraid of missing anything, so she specifically created a document to keep track.
"I think the key to a harmonious family lies in mutual respect and trust. You don't want to have a wedding, finding it troublesome, but the groom's family only has one child, so it's a bit unreasonable not to have one. Of course, you can discuss with them to simplify it as much as possible and remove some unnecessary rituals. Anyway, it's just a day or two, and you won't have to worry about it."
"Also, you have to take wedding photos. With your and your husband's looks, they'll definitely turn out great!"
"And then there's the honeymoon guide. I had several plans back then, but unfortunately, we only went to one place. Now it's your turn to benefit!"
As Su He explained, she efficiently packaged and sent the document to Su Ying's email.
Su Ying fell silent and pondered for a long time.
She felt that what Su He said was not without reason. To have a harmonious family, certain sacrifices were indeed necessary. Of course, this didn't mean blind appeasement, but making concessions within the boundaries of her bottom line.
"As for the wedding dress... you're a designer yourself, so that shouldn't be a problem," Su He said.
Duoduo, the little dumpling, let out a little cry and stretched out his arms towards Su He. Su He took a bib and wiped his mouth before lifting him onto her lap.
Su Ying looked at her adorable nephew and couldn't help but reach out and pinch his chubby cheeks. "So well-behaved!"
"If you like him, have one yourself!" Su He playfully teased.
"Forget it, I still want to play for a few more years." Although Su Ying liked children, she hadn't lost her mind to have one immediately. Her career was on the rise, and orders were already booked until after the new year. Moreover, she quite enjoyed their time as a couple. Perhaps after another two or three years, when she was tired, returning to family life and getting pregnant would be the most sensible choice.
"You never know when that might happen, maybe you'll have one unexpectedly," Su He winked at her.
Duoduo had accidentally pulled off Su Ying's scarf earlier, revealing several fresh hickeys. This was evidence of how energetic the young madam's husband had been last night!
Oh, no, perhaps not just last night.
With such passion, a child might just happen. After all, when love is at its peak, other things become unimportant.
Su He's words proved to be prophetic.
Not long after, Su Ying unexpectedly became pregnant. At first, she didn't realize it. Once, while accompanying a client for a meal, the smell of fish suddenly made her feel nauseous. Even her favorite seafood instantly lost its appeal.
"It might be my stomach acting up again..." Su Ying was both surprised and frightened. She clutched her stomach, managing to hold on until the dinner ended.
Upon hearing she wasn't feeling well, Fu Zheng immediately put down his work and drove to take her to the hospital. Whatever the reason, it was better to be safe and get checked out.
Then, the couple was informed that they were going to be parents.
At that moment, Su Ying was completely stunned.
They had used protection, so how could this have happened?
Dazed, they returned home, neither of them speaking a word along the way.
They needed some time to adjust.
"Do we want to have it?" Su Ying finally broke the silence.
"Is it okay?" Fu Zheng asked nervously. He knew Su Ying was very career-oriented, and her work for the next year was fully scheduled, which was far from the ideal time for pregnancy. However, despite all precautions, the pregnancy had occurred, suggesting a special connection with this child. Furthermore, an abortion was very harmful to a woman's body, and he didn't want Su Ying to suffer.
Seeing his cautious probing and his furrowed brow, Su Ying couldn't help but smile. "Are you worried about putting me in a difficult position?"
Fu Zheng nodded truthfully. "The decision to have it or not should be yours. No one can force you."
"To be honest, I'm not quite ready either..." He scratched his head. "However, I'll work hard to learn how to be a good husband and a responsible daddy..."
"Don't worry, I didn't say I don't want him," Su Ying said, placing a hand on her belly.
Strangely, she had been quite resistant to having children. It meant giving up her beloved work for nearly a year, dedicating all her energy to the child. The pregnancy process was also arduous, with nausea, vomiting, backaches, and even memory loss. No matter how she looked at it, it didn't seem worth it.
But once she was actually pregnant, all her previous thoughts were instantly overturned.
Even though the little sprout in her belly hadn't fully formed, just thinking about him or her being the flesh and blood of her and Fu Zheng, and that they would be as soft and adorable as Duoduo, her heart softened.
She couldn't bear to terminate the pregnancy!
Fu Zheng embraced her, too overwhelmed with emotion to speak. "I, I'll work hard to take care of you both..."
Su Ying hummed in response. "Don't hug me too tightly, I'm afraid I'll hurt the baby..."
Fu Zheng immediately loosened his grip, carefully looking at her belly. "I'm sorry, baby..."
Seeing his helpless expression, Su Ying felt both amused and exasperated.
Her husband was still like a child, and yet he was about to become a father!
Thinking about it, it was truly incredible.
News of Su Ying's pregnancy reached the Su family, and everyone was overjoyed for her. After all, Su Ying was almost thirty, and it was indeed time for her to have her own child.
The Fu family was even more elated.
Especially Fu Zheng's parents, who were so excited they shed tears upon hearing that their daughter-in-law was pregnant.
They had thought they would have to wait another three to five years to hold their grandchild, and they were surprised that their wish had come true so soon. It seemed their efforts of praying at the temple for the past two years had not been in vain.
Fu mother muttered "Amitabha" while preparing to pack her bags to go to her son's place.
Fu father stopped her. "What are you getting involved in? Did your son agree to you going? Don't end up coming back with a long face after causing unpleasantness!"
He had gotten to know his son's temperament over the past few years.
Everything had to be discussed with him first, with mutual agreement. Otherwise, acting unilaterally would result in an unpleasant parting. With these lessons learned, he had come to terms with things.
Having a son to carry on the family name was enough; he didn't force other things. If his daughter-in-law didn't want to live with them, so be it. He himself couldn't stand being constrained and enjoyed his freedom.
His wife, with her stubbornness, was always unable to see things from a different perspective.
Distance creates beauty, the old saying was indeed true.