Chapter 2 — Dry Wood Meets Spring, We Meet You

Even though it's only been two months, things that need to be prepared must still be arranged soon. Going around, the maid's hand was full of large and small bags, in addition to cloth, there were also long-life locks, tiger head hats and a few small toys I bought for the child. Ha Thinh Xuyen walked in the door and immediately encountered such a scene. He was stunned for a moment, then smiled comfortingly: "Ngu Ngung, why did you buy so many things? Man Nhi is still young, she can't use it." I looked at him with unbelievable eyes, who told him these things were bought for his children? Lam Nhuoc Nhuoc followed closely behind, her sparkling eyes staring at the jade long life lock: "How do you know that Man Nhi is missing a long life lock? Look at the jade water, it's definitely not cheap, but it's costing you money." As she spoke, she raised her hand to take the pearl. Before I could touch it, my hand was snatched away. I frowned, my face full of discomfort: "Is it yours that you want to take?" Lam Nhuoc Nhuoc awkwardly hugged the hand I pushed away, turning red, her face clearly showing resentment. Ha Thinh Xuyen saw this and immediately his face darkened and he pushed me: "Ly Thinh Ngung, what are you doing?"
"She is Man Nhi's mother, Min Nhi's things are hers. I thought giving her two years would be enough for her to understand, but I didn't expect she would still be so stubborn."
I was pushed by him until I staggered, but luckily the maid quickly put down her things to catch me so I didn't fall. Thinking of the child in my belly, my heart trembled slightly, glaring at him: "Ha Thinh Xuyen, do you know what you are doing?" Ha Thinh Xuyen snorted coldly: "You dare to bully Nhuoc Nhuoc even before you get married. In the future, won't you ride on her head and act strangely?" I was so angry that my eyes turned red and angrily shouted: "When did I say I would marry you? What right do you have to come here and point fingers at me?" Ha Thinh Xuyen's face immediately turned black as coal. Lam Nhuoc Nhuoc quickly stood up to mediate, appearing generous.
“Husband, I'm fine, don't blame me.”
"I just found out that I and my husband plan to go to Tuy Huong Lau opposite to have a meal. My sister will come along. After knowing each other for so long, we have never eaten together before."
I turned cold and prepared to leave, eating with them, afraid I would vomit it all. Lam Nhuoc Nhuoc deliberately dragged me along. The rice and soup were ready, she thoughtfully gave me a piece of fish: "I heard my husband say that you like to eat fish, quickly try it and see if it suits your taste." Since getting pregnant, I can't stand the fishy smell. As soon as I saw the fish, my stomach immediately rolled, I couldn't help but hold my mouth dry and vomit. Immediately, the anger in Ha Thinh Xuyen's heart disappeared. He quickly ran over, his face full of worry: "Ngh Ngung, what's wrong with you? Is something unwell?"
"Or is it because the food is not clean? Tieu Nhi, Tieu Nhi..."
“Where are you?”
Compared to Ha Thinh Xuyen's panic, Lam Nhuoc Nhuoc was extremely calm. She seemed to think of something, looked at me intently, and suddenly said: "Sister, could it be that... you're pregnant?"
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Ha Thinh Xuyen's face immediately changed.
"What nonsense are you talking about? I've never touched her, how could that be..."
Before he could finish speaking, I interrupted: "I am indeed two months pregnant. I bought the things just now for my child." Ha Thinh Xuyen was stunned for two seconds, looking at me with disapproving eyes: "Nguong Nguong, you also have to know when to stop, when these words are spread out.
Besides, can her reputation still be maintained? Lam Nhuoc Nhuoc also looked at me gloatingly: "That's right, sister, before we got married, I was pregnant. In my hometown, I would have been drowned in a pig cage. How can this matter be joked about?" Having said that, she glanced towards the door and pointed at the person who had just entered - Doctor Chu, a famous physician in the capital.
"Let Dr. Chu check your pulse. If you're not pregnant but you're vomiting so much, you're definitely sick. Let the doctor examine you to reassure you."
Ha Thinh Xuyen also looked at me, as if asking if I agreed. I nodded slightly: "Okay." After the doctor finished examining him, he would probably give up and not bother anymore. Very soon Doctor Chu was invited. Lam Nhuoc Nhuoc was eager to catch my weakness and looked at him without blinking. Ha Thinh Xuyen became even more tense, his heart seemed to hang in the air, until Doctor Chu smiled and congratulated: "Congratulations sir, ma'am is indeed two months pregnant." In an instant, Ha Thinh Xuyen seemed to be struck by lightning in the clear sky, his eyes widened, his lips trembling with panic and anger. Lam Nhuoc Nhuoc became even more exaggerated, covering her mouth with her hand: "No way, you haven't gotten married yet, so why..."
“Doctor Zhou, are you mistaken?”
Doctor Chu heard something unusual and looked at me with sympathetic eyes: "This young lady's pulse is truly a joy, no mistake." As soon as the words ended, Ha Thinh Xuyen immediately grabbed my hand, the force was so strong that it seemed like it wanted to crush my hand, his eyes were as cold as ice: "Say, who does this evil person belong to?" Before I could answer, he seemed to think of something and looked at me in disbelief: "Could it be that... you really raise a male pet?"
“Ly Thinh Ngung, do you still know what integrity is? I have already told you clearly about the matter between me and Nhuoc Nhuoc, not to mention that it is common for a man to have three wives and four wives, so how dare you betray me?
“Say, how long have you been together with him?”