158: cooked rice

Initially, he was worried she wasn’t eating enough and not getting proper nutrition.

Now it seems he worried too much; his wife eats a lot and doesn’t have body image anxiety.

Song Yuan chuckled, “These foods aren’t meant to be eaten in one day, are they?”

Shiyu hummed, “The fruits need to be eaten today. For nuts, it’s one bag in the morning and one in the afternoon. Milk and dessert are for an afternoon snack. You don’t know how hungry I get now; it’s like I can’t get enough to eat.

These two little guys are only seven weeks old, and I’m already eating so much. I estimate I’ll eat back all the snacks I had in my first twenty-six years during this pregnancy!”

Song Yuan laughed, “Eat up, there’s plenty. Take advantage of being pregnant to eat like a champ!”

Shiyu stared at him with wide eyes, “Wait until I weigh one hundred eighty pounds, then see if you can still carry me.”

Song Yuan patted his biceps, “One hundred eighty pounds might be too much, but you’re just bragging. Someone who weighs around ninety pounds, how could she gain to one hundred eighty pounds just from pregnancy?

I can still carry all three of you without a problem!”

Today was Gu Shiyuan’s discharge day. Since everyone was busy during the day, and Old Lady had gone on vacation to the beach, no one went to handle the procedures for him.

Gu Shiyuan harassed Song Yuan and Shiyu with calls all day, but neither of them bothered to answer him.

After work, Song Yuan first picked up Shiyu, and they went together to pick up Gu Shiyuan from the hospital.

On the way, Song Yuan bought Shiyu a pineapple shaved ice, and Shiyu’s eyes lit up like stars when she saw it.

Song Yuan helped her fasten her seatbelt, “I’ve found a good wedding photography studio. Should we go for a shoot this weekend?”

Shiyu hummed, “Sounds good! While my belly isn’t showing yet!”

“Then I’ll pay the deposit.”

Song Yuan opened his phone and immediately booked for Saturday morning.

“Tomorrow is your birthday. Can you arrange your work so you can leave at six o’clock sharp?”

Shiyu nodded, “Mhm!”

Song Yuan started the car and drove towards the hospital. When the two stepped into the ward, Gu Shiyuan was lying on the bed, looking utterly dejected.

He had finally looked forward to this day of discharge, but his own Old Lady wasn’t home, his own brother-in-law hung up on him, and his own sister didn’t even answer at all!

He was just an unwanted person whom no one cared about!

Gu Shiyuan also had a stubborn streak. During the day, he asked these two to pick him up, but no one responded. Now, he didn’t want to talk to anyone either. He had clearly seen the true faces of this couple; they were both birds of a feather.

Shiyu entered first and settled the nursing assistant’s wages, while Song Yuan went to find the head nurse to handle the procedures.

Hospital discharge had fixed procedures and times, but the Gu Family had connections with the director, which made things quite convenient.

Everything was packed, and when they were about to go home, the arrogant young master finally dropped his pretense, as he also wanted to leave this dreadful place quickly.

Shiyu helped him carry the medicine prescribed by the doctor, and Song Yuan helped Gu Shiyuan get off the bed. Just as they were about to leave, Gu Shiyuan paused. He looked back at the ward, then said quietly, “Brother-in-law, wait for me a moment. I’ll send Ji Qingxue a message first, telling her not to come over later.”

Song Yuan stopped, quietly waiting for Gu Shiyuan to send the message.

“You’re quite reluctant to leave?”

Gu Shiyuan repeatedly denied, “Reluctant? I dream of leaving this dreadful place. Going home means completely escaping that woman’s clutches. Don’t even think about making me play games with her again; she’s a huge noob!”

Song Yuan teased him, “Then why are you sending her a message? Is it not the place you’re reluctant to leave, but the person who stayed with you?”

Gu Shiyuan’s face suddenly flushed crimson, and he hastily explained, “Reluctant? That woman has tormented me quite a bit these past few days. I’m a patient, yet I had to stay up late to help her rank up. I, I’m finally free, okay?”

Song Yuan chuckled, “Who said it was Ji Qingxue? I was talking about that male nursing assistant just now.”

Gu Shiyuan was so angry he didn’t want to talk. He shoved his phone into his pocket, “I’m going back to your and my sister’s house!”

Shiyu walked ahead, and upon hearing Gu Shiyuan’s words, she turned her head and gave him a glare, “I’ll let you stay for a few days for now. Old Lady will send you back to the Old Residence when she returns.”

Gu Shiyuan, supported by Song Yuan, stumbled along behind them, “Your house is close to the company, so I’ll just stay at your place. You can’t possibly not even have a guest room, can you?

This is Brother-in-law’s fault. When he was choosing the company’s location, he insisted on the East Fourth Ring Road. My commute to work is seven rings one way, fourteen rings round trip. This is abusing your brother-in-law!”

Shiyu said angrily, “I remember there’s an overpass on the street facing your brother-in-law’s company. Under the overpass is more suitable for you to live.”

Gu Shiyuan pouted and didn’t respond.

Song Yuan drove the car back to the villa.

Shiyu asked the servants to tidy up the guest room for Gu Shiyuan to stay in. Although she spoke harshly, she still cared for her younger brother the most in her heart.

Shiyu finished arranging everything and went downstairs to find Wang Ma to make bone broth for Gu Shiyuan to nourish his body. She happened to run into Wang Ma, who had just returned from outside, looking dusty, carrying a basket in her hand.

Shiyu’s pregnancy was no longer a secret. Old Lady had specifically instructed the servants at home to take meticulous care of her.

Wang Ma presented the basket to Shiyu like a treasure, “General Manager Gu, I just went to the Ji family and learned some new skills from Madam Ji’s chef. This low-sugar small cake is suitable for pregnant women. I’ll put it in the fridge first, then pack it tomorrow for you to take to the office. You can eat it when you’re hungry.”

Shiyu looked at it; the small cake was well-made, “It looks quite delicious. Please pack it for me tomorrow. For now, please make some bone broth for my brother to strengthen his dog legs.”

Song Yuan listened from the side and chuckled. Only she would call her own brother’s legs “dog legs.”

Wang Ma looked at Song Yuan, then at Shiyu, and said with a smile, “How about I go to the Ji family again tomorrow and ask the Ji family’s family doctor for some medicinal cuisine to nourish the young master’s body?”

Song Yuan raised an eyebrow, “Do you and Madam Ji’s staff usually interact this much?”

Wang Ma truthfully replied, “We’ve met quite a bit these past few days, mainly because Madam Ji has been actively seeking us out, saying she wants to exchange cooking skills. This afternoon, Madam Ji wanted to eat the fish I made, so I went over to teach their chef, and incidentally learned a dessert recipe.

Madam Ji is very amiable and good to the workers. She said I could go learn their signature dishes whenever I had time. If President Song thinks it’s not good, then I’ll find an excuse to decline tomorrow.”

Song Yuan didn’t think it was bad; he was just surprised that this villa area felt like a village, with frequent neighborly visits and gift exchanges.

It seemed that when people got old, they couldn’t stand loneliness and preferred social interactions, especially since Madam Ji and he had a bit of a connection.

However, Madam Ji’s intentions were good, and she was purely bored. There was nothing wrong with getting along well with neighbors, so Song Yuan supported their usual interactions.

“If Old Madam instructs it, then you may go!”

Wang Ma’s lips curved upwards, “I heard the doctor there is very skilled and can even treat allergic constitutions. I’ll go learn a few more medicinal cuisines; maybe it will even cure your allergic constitution.”

Song Yuan did not object.