Chapter 192: Chapter 192: Prenatal Class for Expectant Mothers
Zhan Hanjue immediately grasped Ningwan’s hand upon hearing she wanted to leave.
He was about to speak.
Old Mrs. Zhan hurriedly interjected, "Who said you could leave? I’m not trying to chase you away."
"Then what do you mean?" Ningwan asked cautiously.
Old Mrs. Zhan sighed, contemplating how to broach the subject with her.
Finally, she sternly rebuked Zhan Hanjue, "Hanjue, you’re a few years older than her. Even if you lack experience, you should have common sense. She’s pregnant, and during the early stages of pregnancy, you both need to be mindful of everything. You can’t just fool around. Tomorrow morning, you both will go to a place I’ve registered for you, to learn a thing or two."
Ningwan and Zhan Hanjue: "..."
The two exchanged puzzled glances.
What is this old lady implying?
Both felt like they understood somewhat but also that they were entirely clueless.
Old Mrs. Zhan looked at their expressions and sighed in resignation.
Indeed, children without parental guidance lack even basic life knowledge.
Yet she couldn’t easily continue the conversation, lacking the audacity to persist, so she simply waved her hand, "You may go! When you leave, remember to find Mrs. Chen. I’ve asked her to give you some supplements; make sure you eat them, they’re beneficial for the child’s development."
Ningwan pressed her lips together.
Seeing Old Mrs. Zhan so concerned about the child she supposedly carries made her feel guilty.
Lying like this to deceive her — how devastated would she be if she knew the truth?
"They’re all supplements beneficial for fetal development."
Ningwan looked at the items she received from Mrs. Chen, then with a bitter smile spoke to Zhan Hanjue.
Zhan Hanjue replied, "If you don’t like eating them, give them to Wangyue."
Ningwan laughed incredulously, "Wangyue isn’t a rubbish bin. These are so nutritious, she can’t eat all that. But I feel very guilty; I’m deceiving Grandma. If she knew the truth, wouldn’t she be terribly sad?"
"There’s a way to prevent her sadness."
"What way?"
"Tonight, keep trying." The man embraced her waist, whispering suggestively in her ear.
Ningwan blushed, squinting coyly at him.
Well, indeed, that was a good idea.
However, the next day, Old Mrs. Zhan had Housekeeper Wu follow them and personally sent them to the place to enroll.
She even told him to wait at the door, not allowing them out until class ended.
Ningwan and Zhan Hanjue then realized that Old Mrs. Zhan had enrolled them in a prenatal training course.
"Your grandma is pretty forward-thinking to know about places like this."
It was also Ningwan’s first time learning there were such training courses, and she was quite astonished.
Zhan Hanjue felt embarrassed.
At this moment, a heavily pregnant woman passed by, assisted by a man.
Viewing the woman’s swollen belly, almost ready to drop, made Zhan Hanjue not only embarrassed but startled.
"Should we sneak out the back?" Ningwan suggested.
The man cleared his throat, "Forget it, there’s no harm in learning early."
He said, leading Ningwan by the hand into the place.
Ningwan widened her eyes, "Really learn?"
She didn’t need to, right?
She was a Chinese medicine practitioner, fully knowledgeable about pregnancy precautions. Did she still need to study this?
However, she soon understood what Old Mrs. Zhan wanted them to learn.
The first class was teaching soon-to-be parents about precautions for the first three months.
And the first thing mentioned was intimacy.
Yesterday’s rebuke from Old Mrs. Zhan had left Zhan Hanjue and Ningwan somewhat bewildered.
Only after attending today’s class did they fully grasp the true implication of her words.
After class, Ningwan couldn’t help but whisper to Zhan Hanjue, "If Grandma knew we’re striving so hard just to give her great-grandchildren, I wonder if she’ll still ask us to attend these lessons?"
"Thus, you must strive." The man said, his ears slightly red.
Ningwan pouted, "What’s the use of me striving? You’re the one who has to work hard."
"We both strive together." The man squeezed her hand.
Ningwan couldn’t resist a smirk.
Anyone unaware might wonder what they’re striving for.
If they knew what they were working towards, wouldn’t it be hilarious?
"Look at someone else’s husband, so handsome and gentle, how enviable."
The couple behind them nudged their own husband upon seeing Zhan Hanjue and Ningwan.
The man unhappily wanted to retort.
Zhan Hanjue and Ningwan turned their heads upon hearing the chatter.
The pregnant woman behind them widened her eyes, realizing they not only had handsome back views but were even more appealing face-to-face.
The husband, originally intending to counter with his own claim of being handsome and gentle, swallowed his words upon seeing Zhan Hanjue’s face.
Indeed, he couldn’t rival that.
With just two eyes and a mouth, why does his facial arrangement look so good?
Even as a man, he had to admit it.
However, casting a glance at his own wife beside him, he felt even more intensely envious, jealous, and spiteful.
"Don’t just focus on how handsome and gentle others’ husbands are. Why don’t you see what their wives look like?"
"What are you hinting at? Calling me ugly? You didn’t mind my looks when you pursued me, now suddenly complaining?" The woman retorted angrily.
Ningwan quickly dragged Zhan Hanjue away.
Lingering any longer might lead them to cause someone’s divorce.
"The next class is about nutritional regulation; I think we can skip it. When I get pregnant, I’ll surely take excellent care of myself." Ningwan said.
Zhan Hanjue glanced at a passing pregnant woman with a swollen belly, smirking.
Following his gaze, Ningwan blushed and hurriedly said, "Actually, pregnancy seems quite frightening, becoming so clumsy. I wonder if I’ll be considered ugly when the time comes."
"No."
The man assuredly clasped her hand and answered.
Ningwan smiled.
Walking hand-in-hand away with him.
Instead of leaving, they went to a nearby little restaurant to sit.
Unfortunately, there was no coffee or beverages available here.
After all, the clientele comprised pregnant women; the menu was full of nutritional meals for them.
They ordered but didn’t eat, leaving only when school let out.
Housekeeper Wu breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing them leave and promptly reported the results to Old Mrs. Zhan by phone.
"Grandma, I understand what you meant now. Rest assured, I’ll be cautious in the future. But I won’t come tomorrow; there’s a lot going on at the company."
Zhan Hanjue also personally called Old Mrs. Zhan, informing her he wouldn’t return the next day.
Old Mrs. Zhan relaxed upon realizing he understood, choosing not to press further.
"Alright, as long as you understand. Take good care of my little great-grandchild."
She concluded, ending the call.
Ningwan and Zhan Hanjue got into the car.
The vehicle departed.
But they didn’t know that when they left the classroom, someone else was at the end of the corridor.
Observing them, astonished.
Watching them leave hand in hand, fists clenched involuntarily.
"Jianan, why are you still here?"
A senior approached and saw him standing still, patting his shoulder and asking.
Wen Jianan regained awareness and shook his head, "It’s fine."
He said, departing with the senior.