Ming Yuzhu smiled, "We don't know if it's a boy or a girl yet, so how can we name it?"
"Then let's pick a name for both a boy and a girl," Ming Yusheng chuckled. "We have plenty of time. In these ten days, I'll research more!"
Fang Meiyan looked at Qin He hesitantly.
"Are you planning for the child to take the surname Qin?"
"If not Qin, then what else would they take?" Ming Yusheng interjected displeasedly.
Fang Meiyan immediately glared at her husband.
The atmosphere in the car was pleasant, and Qin He's mood gradually improved.
Indeed, coming to Haicheng to give birth was a good choice.
The car soon arrived at the Ming family's residence.
After Qin He got out of the car, she entered the living room first. Old Mrs. Ming was already waiting there.
"Oh, my dear He'er, come here and let Grandma have a good look. Grandma misses you so much!"
Old Mrs. Ming hugged and kissed Qin He.
Fang Meiyan let out a quiet laugh beside them.
"Now I know who He'er takes after."
"Grandma, I miss you too," Qin He said, leaning into Old Mrs. Ming's embrace and acting spoiled.
After a short while in the living room, Fang Meiyan took Qin He to tour her room and the nursery.
In the living room, Old Mrs. Ming and Ming Yusheng's expressions turned serious.
Ming Yuzhu noticed the change in their complexions.
"Mom, Brother, what's wrong?"
Ming Yusheng's face was stern.
"Sister, while you're here, keep an eye on He'er and try to keep her from going out."
"What's wrong? Did something happen?" Ming Yuzhu asked.
Ming Yusheng nodded.
"Last time, during Mom's birthday celebration, you came over and witnessed Lin Group trying to frame our family, almost bankrupting Ming's. Luckily, He'er dealt with that Lin Lei back then."
Ming Yuzhu frowned deeply.
"Has Lin Lei been causing trouble again recently?"
"Not exactly, but ever since that incident, our families have fallen out completely. Ming's and Lin's are now direct rivals. Although Lin Group is currently at a disadvantage, you know Lin Lei. He always resorts to underhanded tactics, is narrow-minded, and incredibly cunning!"
Ming Yusheng said this while looking at Ming Yuzhu.
"He's truly vengeful. I'm afraid if he finds out He'er is here, he might retaliate severely."
Ming Yuzhu's expression also became grave. She furrowed her brows. Lin Group deserved what happened back then.
But Lin Lei would only feel like he'd been cheated out of a billion.
"Think about it. When the land was under construction, he could still tamper with the workers' safety measures, causing several deaths on the site. What else is he capable of?" Old Mrs. Ming said with a heavy expression.
"We didn't dare to mention this to He'er just now, fearing we might scare her. In short, Sister, please keep a close watch on her these days. Don't let her go out alone. If you need anything, you can always call Meiyan or Yusheng."
"It's alright. She can't go out to play in her current condition anyway. I'll keep a close eye on her."
Old Mrs. Ming sighed as she listened to her children's conversation.
"Ming Chi will be back in a few days too. We'll have him guard his sister all day then."
On the first floor of the Ming residence, in a side corridor.
Due to her pregnancy, Qin He's room was arranged on the first floor for her convenience.
The luggage Qin He had previously sent over was already unpacked in the room.
Qin He was organizing her personal belongings. As she was hanging an item in the closet, her phone rang.
She turned, picked it up, and saw a message from Gu Qichen.
Gu Qichen: [Have you arrived in Haicheng yet?]
Qin He's gaze softened: [I've arrived at my grandmother's place.]
Gu Qichen sent a voice message. Qin He was startled. She glanced over, and Fang Meiyan, who was tidying up in a corner of the room, quickly hung up.
She typed back to Gu Qichen: [My aunt is here.]
After sending the message, Qin He felt a strange sense of guilt, as if she were having an affair.
She nervously put her phone in her pocket and looked up to see Fang Meiyan looking at her.
Fang Meiyan smiled, "Who are you texting? So secretive."
Qin He's face flushed.
"It was Wanwan asking if I'd arrived. I was replying to her."
Fang Meiyan seemed a little surprised. If it were really Xu Wanwan who sent the message, why would Qin He hang up on her?
She smiled meaningfully and didn't press further.
The nursery was right next to Qin He's room.
After tidying up her room, Qin He went to visit the nursery.
In addition to the items she had sent, her uncle and aunt had added many baby supplies.
After unpacking, it was time for lunch. Qin He followed Fang Meiyan to the dining room to eat.
At the dining table, Ming Yuzhu repeatedly emphasized.
"Your due date is approaching. You mustn't think about going out recently."
Ming Yuzhu was truly worried. She knew her daughter well; if Qin He wanted to go out, she couldn't be stopped.
Qin He nodded while eating, "Mom, don't worry."
After lunch, Qin He dutifully returned to her bedroom.
She had a copied scanned version of Wanfang Lun on her tablet.
Qin He held the tablet and studied it carefully.
Her phone pinged. Qin He looked and saw another message from Gu Qichen.
He was asking if she had eaten lunch on time.
Thinking of Gu Qichen, who could be so unrestrained in his concern for someone, Qin He's lips curved upwards.
She cautiously walked to the room door, opened it a crack, and saw no one in the hallway. Qin He returned to her room, locked the door, and then, inside the room, initiated a WeChat video call with Gu Qichen.
...
October 28th was Qin He's due date.
Now, with eight days left until that day, Qin He had been staying at the Ming residence for two days. During these two days, she had basically stayed indoors.
However, gradually, such a life began to bore Qin He.
It was the weekend, and Ming Yuzhu, Qin He, and Fang Meiyan were sitting in the living room.
Fang Meiyan kept looking towards the outside of the living room.
Ming Yuzhu chuckled.
Qin He was curious, "Auntie, who are you looking at?"
Ming Yuzhu smiled, "Your cousin is coming back today. He's always running around for announcements these days. Your aunt rarely gets to see him."
Ming Chi was returning today.
Qin He's spirits immediately lifted, "Cousin is back! Won't that mean he can take me out to play?"
Ming Yuzhu's expression immediately turned stern, "You just stay home obediently. You're not allowed to go anywhere until you give birth to the baby!"
Qin He looked at Fang Meiyan with a hint of grievance.
"Auntie, look how scary my mom is. Why don't I just become your daughter?"
Ming Yuzhu sneered from the side.
"Your aunt doesn't want a daughter as troublesome as you."
The three of them didn't wait long in the living room before they heard the sound of a car stopping outside.
Qin He stood up and looked outside. The moment Ming Chi's car stopped, the three of them had already walked to the door.