Chapter 77: Love Is the Best Prenatal Education
At around seven or eight in the evening, Chi Wang received a call from Xiao Fu, saying he was bringing something over.
Chi Wang waited.
Xiao Fu arrived shortly and sent Chi Wang a message asking him to have Xie Sicheng open the door.
Chi Wang: “…”
He wouldn’t dare ask Xie to open the door for him.
Xie was still in the study, probably working. Chi Wang didn’t want to disturb him, so he quietly went downstairs to open the door himself.
Xiao Fu was carrying large bags full of items. When he saw Chi Wang opening the door, his expression soured, and he said sarcastically, “Can’t even get that great Buddha to open the door for me? You, a pregnant person with a big belly, doesn’t feel sorry for you at all.”
Chi Wang said, “Uh, brother, I didn’t tell him.”
Xiao Fu: “…”
What’s this? Opening a door now causes heartache?
Xiao Fu didn’t say more, carrying his things inside. Xiaomi rushed over and barked at him, clearly unwelcoming.
Chi Wang jabbed at him, “Brother, give us a smile; don’t look so fierce. You’re scaring Xiaomi.”
Xiao Fu: “…”
Who am I doing this for?
Xiao Fu’s expression shifted, revealing a slight smile. He glanced down at Xiaomi, “This dog is really cute.” Stupid dog.
After closing the door, Chi Wang led Xiao Fu to the living room, curiously eyeing the items he was carrying. “Brother, what are all these?”
Xiao Fu put the things down. “I got you some good stuff, very nourishing during pregnancy.”
He opened the bags and took out the items one by one. “This is golden-threaded blood bird’s nest, the finest of the fine. This big bag cost over eight million yuan. Take your time eating it.”
“This is lingzhi mushroom, 120 years old, bought at an auction in Hong Kong. It’s great for stabilizing the fetus, promoting fetal brain development, and boosting immunity.”
“And this dried worm, uh, don’t mind its ugly appearance, but if the baby eats it as a supplement, it also boosts immunity and reduces illness. Each one costs 300 yuan, very expensive. You can also eat some—grind it into powder and make porridge.”
“And this…”
Xiao Fu kept pulling out item after item.
Chi Wang was bouncing back and forth between shock and astonishment. When Xiao Fu pulled out a large bag of processed capsules, he said, “These are processed placenta capsules. It sounds scary, but they’re great for restoring vitality after childbirth. Hey, don’t make that face. After giving birth, this is the most nourishing thing. In the animal kingdom, mammals eat the placenta after giving birth to replenish their energy. In traditional Chinese medicine, it’s a precious medicinal material, the best for nourishing the body. Don’t worry, I collected each one myself; there’s no issue with quality.”
Chi Wang: “…”
Super scary, okay!!!
Chi Wang said, “Um… Could it be that animals eat the placenta after giving birth because it’s the only thing they can eat? Nowadays, we can find anything to eat; do we still need to eat this?”
Xiao Fu: “…”
Well, that makes sense.
But this is really nourishing; even Dr. Huo said it’s very beneficial.
Xiao Fu thought about it and decided not to argue with Chi Wang. Perhaps it’s indeed too frightening for him. He put away the bag of placenta capsules. “Alright, forget about this; I’ll take it back.”
Xiao Fu continued to introduce the supplements he’d gathered from various places. Hearing the commotion, Xie Sicheng came downstairs.
Chi Wang subconsciously felt a bit nervous. He looked at Xie’s expression—thankfully, nothing unusual.
Then he looked at Xiao Fu’s expression—great, it was already starting to sour.
Xiao Fu didn’t want to confront Xie in front of Chi Wang, as it might affect the mood of the pregnant woman.
But seeing Xie’s unhurried demeanor made him particularly angry; he couldn’t help but say, “Oh, so now you decide to come down? Chi Wang is pregnant and had to open the door for me. If he tripped or bumped into something, whose fault would that be?”
Chi Wang: “…”
Xie didn’t say anything, just walked over to Chi Wang’s side, glanced at the items Xiao Fu brought, and said, “We have all these at home.”
Chi Wang: “…”
Xiao Fu said, “Really? Pretending to be rich isn’t good. If you can’t manage, let Chi Wang come home with me; I’ll take care of him.”
Chi Wang: “…Brother, do you know how to take care of people?”
Xiao Fu: “…”
See, he hadn’t even said much, and Chi Wang was already speaking up for Xie.
For the first time, he felt what it meant to have a son not follow his mother.
Xie said calmly, “All these are stored in the kitchen cabinets. If you don’t believe me, you can check the kitchen.”
Xiao Fu put down the items and asked Chi Wang, “Where’s the kitchen?”
Chi Wang pointed in a direction, and Xiao Fu turned and strode over.
Chi Wang lowered his voice and asked Xie, “We really have them?”
Xie said, “Yes.”
Chi Wang said, “Then how come I feel like I haven’t eaten them?”
Xie said, “They’re all ingredients; it’s normal that you can’t tell.”
These supplements weren’t cooked separately for Chi Wang; they were incorporated into dishes for him to eat. For example, lingzhi mushroom would be added to chicken soup, giving the soup a slightly sweet and refreshing taste. The nourishing effect was the same, and it was more palatable than eating it alone.
Over there, Xiao Fu indeed saw a large stash of dried supplements packed in the kitchen cabinets. The blood bird’s nest was as much as, if not more than, what he had bought.
Xiao Fu: “…”
Lost. Actually lost.
But he felt a slight relief in his heart. This bastard Xie wasn’t being negligent; that’s acceptable.
Xiao Fu: “…”
Bah, isn’t this what he’s supposed to do?
Got someone pregnant and doesn’t care about their diet—that wouldn’t just make him a bastard but scum!
With a dark face, Xiao Fu came out of the kitchen. Chi Wang didn’t ask him; seeing his expression, he already knew. He changed the subject, “This dried worm is for the baby to eat? Brother, could you have been deceived?”
Xiao Fu said, “This is good stuff, very hard to find. It’s found only in very old trees. Locals call it ‘Huang Niuci’ (Royal Bull Thorn). It absorbs the essence of the old tree. Babies who eat it can enhance their immunity and have a particularly good appetite.”
Chi Wang was skeptical, “It looks a lot like a silkworm; can it really be eaten?”
Feeling a bit hurt by his doubt, Xiao Fu’s tone became stiff. “Of course it can be eaten. It’s for the baby. If you eat it, the effect isn’t significant. It especially boosts immunity. When the time comes, mix it into the baby’s supplementary food. If stored properly, it can last for three years. These were caught last spring and can be preserved for another two years; the baby can eat them.”
Chi Wang quickly said, “Then let’s keep them. Later, I’ll grind them up and feed them to the baby.”
They are edible, being protein, but whether they have that effect is questionable. Judging by Xiao Fu, he seemed quite superstitious, like someone elderly being sold health products.
Seeing that questioning Xiao Fu would shatter his fragile ego, Chi Wang didn’t say more and decided to accept them first. Feeding them to the baby was a bit risky; he’d eat them himself later.
Hearing Chi Wang say this, Xiao Fu’s mood improved a bit and continued introducing the health products he brought. “This is donkey-hide gelatin; you take it after giving birth. All top-quality materials. The ones sold outside are fake. This is genuine donkey hide; I watched it being processed. Comes in various flavors, can be eaten as snacks.”
“This is for nourishing the brain. Don’t they say that after giving birth, women become forgetful for three years? There’s scientific evidence showing a reduction in gray matter areas of the brain. This is great for brain nourishment; you can start eating it now.”
“This is to prevent hair loss during pregnancy, all made from traditional Chinese medicine ingredients, very nourishing.”
He kept pulling out items until he finally finished. The floor and table were filled. He tidied up the garbage bags and said to Chi Wang, “That’s all. If I come across anything good later, I’ll bring it over.”
Chi Wang couldn’t help but laugh, “Alright.”
Xiao Fu suddenly remembered something, looked down at Chi Wang’s belly, and asked, “Can I see your belly?”
Chi Wang subconsciously glanced at Xie.
Xie: “…”
Why are you looking at me? Can’t he look?
Xie averted his gaze.
Chi Wang blushed slightly, turned slightly to the side, lifted his shirt hem, revealing his round belly. “Go ahead.”
Xiao Fu asked again, “Can I touch it? At this stage, there should be fetal movement, right?”
“Go ahead,” Chi Wang said. “There is fetal movement, but the baby isn’t very active.”
Xiao Fu reached out and gently touched it, his gaze vacant. He truly realized that Chi Wang was indeed pregnant.
His so-young little brother, with a man’s body, pregnant with a man’s child.
What qualities did Xie have to make his brother bear a child for him?
Resentment surged again, and Xiao Fu’s expression turned extremely grim. But soon, he felt a gentle kick from the baby inside.
Xiao Fu: “…”
He said somewhat incoherently, “The b-baby kicked me!!”
Chi Wang said, “Wow, seems the baby really likes you, brother. Usually, there’s not much movement.”
Xiao Fu’s lips curled into a smile, extremely pleased by Chi Wang’s words. “Really?”
As he said this, Chi Wang felt his belly move again—a very gentle sensation, different from the strength of legs or feet.
Xiao Fu said, “That’s a little hand; I can feel it.”
Through a layer of skin, Xiao Fu began to like this baby. Although it carried half of Xie’s blood, it was still in Chi Wang’s belly and responded to him, showing that it liked him as an uncle. Xiao Fu could overlook the half of Xie’s bloodline.
Although Xie was a bastard, at least his seed was good.
As long as the baby didn’t look like Xie’s annoying face after birth, but like Chi Wang, Xiao Fu could treat him as his own child.
Of course, if the baby could kick Xie out after birth, that would be even better.
But Xiao Fu was just thinking; with Chi Wang’s protective nature, he wouldn’t do something like ‘keep the child and get rid of the father.’
Still too young, deceived by Xie.
Xie listened quietly to the brothers’ soft conversation, lowering his eyes, silent as a chicken.
Chi Wang was much more generous with Xiao Fu, letting him touch for so long.
Xiao Fu hadn’t expected to have such a privilege. He was reluctant to let go of Chi Wang’s belly, bending down to talk to the baby, hoping to coax it to move again. Chi Wang said, “The baby is just lazy…”
Chi Wang wanted to say ‘lazy pig,’ but before he finished, considering prenatal education—the baby might hear—he changed his words, “…The baby is just too good, a well-behaved little one, usually doesn’t move much, very worry-free.”
Reluctantly, Xiao Fu withdrew his hand and said, “Your belly isn’t very big; it looks like it’ll be an easy birth. But where will the baby come out from?”
Chi Wang: “…”
Isn’t discussing this publicly a bit inappropriate?
Thinking this, Chi Wang still said, “It’ll be a cesarean section; I can’t deliver naturally.”
Xiao Fu said, “Then you need to prepare scar-removal medicine. Can’t have scars on your waist and abdomen; it doesn’t look good.”
Chi Wang said, “I don’t mind; I’m just worried about stretch marks. They don’t look very nice.”
Xiao Fu said, “You won’t have them; it’s hereditary. Mom didn’t have them, Grandma didn’t have them, so you won’t either.”
Chi Wang: “…”
You even know that?
However, Chi Wang had read books and knew it wasn’t necessarily the case, so he remained vigilant.
He had already started applying anti-stretch mark oil himself, not letting Xie help.
After delivering the items and interacting with his nephew, Xiao Fu left, satisfied.
Xie looked at the pile of items on the floor and table and said, “Let Auntie tidy up tomorrow.”
Chi Wang had no objections. “Okay.”
He went upstairs with Xie.
Starting today, he was on holiday; he was not just idle but extremely idle.
However, Xie had bought him a gaming console to play with.
Although Chi Wang was good at playing games, his initial purpose wasn’t pure—he played to earn money, so he hadn’t truly experienced the joy of gaming.
Now, calming down to play games without thinking about learning skills, he could instead appreciate the simplest entertainment in gaming.
Play for a few days first; later, he’d find something to do.
He sat on the bed, a pillow supporting his lower back, ensuring the curvature perfectly fit his waistline, making sitting less tiring.
Holding the gaming console, he played away. Originally, Xie was in the study handling work, but he didn’t continue working. Instead, he sat on the bed, his dark eyes fixed on Chi Wang.
Chi Wang: “…”
Such a gaze was hard to ignore. He had been engrossed in the game, but now he couldn’t continue. Casually losing a round, he lifted his eyelids to look at Xie. “What’s wrong? Do you need something?”
Xie met his gaze, his tone low. “I want to talk to the baby.”
Xie said, “Love is the best prenatal education.”
Chi Wang: “…”
