Chapter 522: Pregnant with a Child I Can't Support

Director Qi looked at Zhang Xingwang, who looked exhausted, and said half-jokingly before he could ask:

"Our Section Chief Zhang has finally decided to come back. He got off the car and came directly here. I have to report to Section Chief Zhang.

Your team's recent work is going well, and the team members are very active. I've asked my sister-in-law to go out on field work these days, so you can see her when you get home from get off work."

Zhang Xingwang looked at Director Qi who was hesitant to speak, and said without hesitation:

"Brother Qi, if you have something to say, just tell me. Why can't you not tell me? Is it because my sister-in-law misses me?!"

Director Qi's face suddenly turned colorful. Looking at Zhang Xingwang who looked serious, he felt that he was not only a little green, but also a little inexplicably green. He replied unhappily:

"Your sister-in-law is pregnant, why would she miss you for nothing? Can we two brothers focus on our chat and tell us how your collection of style is going?"

"Everything was going smoothly at first. I had an idea for the melody, but the clerk who took me to collect folk songs swam to the Xiangjiang River in the middle of the night. You know I have a bad brain. After this shock, not only did I miss the collection, but even my previous thoughts were taken away by the sea..."

Director Qi obviously didn't believe Zhang Xingwang's lies and replied nonchalantly:

"That's fine, you're back. Your problems are almost solved. After all, at your age, having more songs is just the icing on the cake..."

As he was speaking, Director Wang appeared. He knocked on the door in a pretentious manner and barged in. He interrupted directly and said coldly:

"What do you mean by icing on the cake? You can't just let it go for a whole month. You can't spoil him. That's what we agreed on at the time."

Seeing Director Wang's tense face, Zhang Xingwang immediately decided to leave this place. After all, he just came here to show his face. But when he saw Director Wang who happened to be blocking the door, Zhang Xingwang's expression gradually became serious, and he felt that today would be another tough battle.

"Xingwang, after all, you have failed the organization's expectations of you. You have been out for a whole month. I can't explain to the secretary. I was in a meeting just now, but the secretary passed by the door three times. I thought you were back.

You are also a heartless person. You didn't even come to see me before you came back. After all, I watched you grow up, and I won't ignore you. You made a wasted trip. I will settle this matter for you. You can go back to the village to find your buddies and bring back two pigs. If anyone dares to talk nonsense, I will point at his nose and scold him..."

Looking at Director Wang who was speaking eloquently, Zhang Xingwang wondered why Aunt Wang hadn't made any progress at all. He decisively spread his hands, made a desperate gesture, and replied solemnly:

"Auntie Wang, I just came back and there is a lot of work waiting for me to do. How can I have the time to go back to the village? I don't know what the situation is with the supplier I purchased grain from before. I have to go and get close to him in the next two days!"

Director Wang felt nervous. The ration was reduced again two days ago. Grain is much more important than pigs. He replied decisively:

"Then why are you still standing there? Go find her now. You just came back from a long trip and you're newlyweds. Take Xiaoya with you to Beihai Park or Shichahai for a stroll. After all, Xiaoya married far away. So you should coax her and go fishing..."

Zhang Xingwang's mouth twitched and he went out decisively. After smiling friendly at his colleagues, he turned around and rushed home...

As soon as he left, Lao Guo came back panting. After all, Lao Guo was experienced. After hearing the news that the team leader had returned, he set off without stopping, just to be the first to report to the leader. However, looking at the empty office, he felt so disappointed that he couldn't express it in words...

It was almost time to get off work. Although the sun was shining brightly today, Zhang Xingwang was still not used to the chill in Yanjing. It should be because it snowed two days ago, and some of the snow on the road had not melted yet. The gate of the courtyard was clean, which showed that Yan Bugui took good care of the gate.

There were not many people in the front yard at this time. When passing by the middle yard, he found the deaf old lady basking in the sun at the door of Sha Zhu's house. Just as he was about to say hello, the old lady stood up and ran over in three or two steps, grabbing Zhang Xingwang's sleeve. The action was so clean and neat, just like catching a thief, and she shouted:

"Zhang family boy, you are finally back. I have been waiting for you for so long. Hurry up and get something good for me, your wife..."

Zhang Xingwang's face darkened. After taking the one dollar from the deaf old lady, he replied unhappily:

"Old lady, could you please be more careful with your words? Someone who doesn't know me would think I'm selling opium!"

Jia Zhang also opened the door and came out. She looked at Zhang Xingwang who had returned and the ordinary bag on him, smiled perfunctorily, and said casually:

"Shh... Section Chief Zhang is back."

Zhang Xingwang casually said hello, turned around and left. When he opened the door, the old lady was absent-mindedly wiping the table. The little girl didn't see it, but when she saw Zhang Xingwang, she immediately perked up and said with a smile:

"Xingwang, you're finally back. This is great news. Xiaoya got pregnant right after you left. You should go over and take a look!"

Zhang Xingwang's eyes twitched subconsciously, and he almost jumped up. How could a good child coming out of his mother's mouth sound like an abandoned child? Looking at his mother's genuinely happy expression, the joy of being a father was half washed away by success...

The short-legged daughter-in-law was lying on the bed, sleeping soundly, with a thick quilt covering her. Her cheek was resting on her arm, and her lips were slightly open. She looked quiet and well-behaved.

The only flaw is that the sleeping position of the lower body is not very good, with the two short legs intertwined with each other, and it looks like neither of them is willing to submit to the other.

The short-legged wife must have eaten most of the wild boar. She looks plump and tender, and even her skin has become whiter and tenderer. Anyone with a discerning eye can tell that the food is good.

The old mother was muttering to herself, saying that her daughter-in-law has become able to eat and sleep well since she became pregnant. She is drowsy during the day and energetic at night, just like a night owl. She will work secretly if she is not watched, and go out for a walk after dark. Her two daughters have been infected and cannot be woken up even if they are called in the morning.

The reaction started the day before yesterday, but it was different from other people's love of sweet and sour food. When I talked about this, my mother's face showed visibly sad, and she became speechless.

They say that girls from other places are different. They have a different kind of morning sickness. They even gag when they smell green vegetables. They insist that green vegetables have a smell. They have to eat pickled vegetables at home every day. It’s obvious that she’s pregnant with a baby that she can’t afford to feed…

After saying this, the mother left, feeling extremely worried. She said that there was nothing good at home, and what would she do if her daughter-in-law starved? After all, her daughter-in-law was skinny and small, and what if she starved...

Zhang Xingwang was both angry and amused. Bai Xiaoya was not someone who would let herself be wronged. It was likely that his wife had gone to the Third Master's place to eat secretly, and the little girl and the fourth sister probably also got a share.