I Became the Mother of His Child-Chapter 498: There’s a Mistake

Xu Xiuxiu saw this and gave a smile, then cleared her throat before speaking, "Mom, Qianqian certainly knows all about your good intentions. You're the grandmother of the baby in her belly, and you definitely want the best for her. But since Qianqian wants to work, let her be! After all, women can't just stay at home tending to their husband and teaching their children. In this day and age, women cherish their freedom and independence. Qianqian has a stable job with good benefits all around, so why insist she quit?" Xu Xiuxiu's smiling eyes and gentle tone, coupled with her naturally calm and serene disposition, made her seem ever more like a refreshing orchid over time.

"Moreover, it's actually beneficial for pregnant women to move around a bit. It can make childbirth a lot easier. The risks associated with childbirth nowadays are much greater than in your time. It's not that pregnant women now are too precious; it's just that living conditions have improved. They all have the same mindset as you, thinking that with these conditions, why not rest comfortably at home? This way, not only is it good for the baby, but all the right nutrients can be provided. You might even end up with a healthy chubby baby, bringing joy to the whole family. However, they forget that pregnant women actually need to get up and move around. Too much nutrition can easily lead to problems." Xu Xiuxiu, having gone through childbirth herself and knowing that a woman needs her career, had carried boy and girl twins. Although many things had come to a halt, she never really stayed idle, and there were always plenty of worries in a day.

"There's such a thing? Could over-nourishing the baby actually lead to trouble?" Mrs. Song furrowed her brows as she looked at Xu Xiuxiu, seemingly persuaded by her.

In reality, Xu Xiuxiu hadn't said much. The key was, Mrs. Song had gotten used to discussing matters with Xu Xiuxiu, who always patiently and slowly helped clarify the crucial points. Mrs. Song also trusted what Xu Xiuxiu said, so her reaction wasn't as strong as it had been when dealing with Shen Qian.

"Of course!" Xu Xiuxiu nodded with a serious expression, "Think about it! When you were having kids, you had a ton of things to take care of, and all your children are healthy, right? Was childbirth as worrying and frightening back then as it is for people nowadays?" Xu Xiuxiu directly asked Mrs. Song about her past experiences.

Personal experiences used as examples can be very persuasive.

"No," Mrs. Song recalled, her thoughts drifting far away, then she shook her head, "When I gave birth to Yuantao and his brothers, it went very quickly. As soon as my belly hurt, the baby was born not long after. We just asked some older folks in the village to boil some water and prepare scissors." Mrs. Song didn't find anything strange about this; back then, that was how childbirth was managed in the village. There were occasional complications, but most births went smoothly, and the next day after having a baby, women would go back to working in the fields as usual, completely unlike the current practice of confinement after birth.

Mrs. Song, having endured tougher days, occasionally thought back to those hard times. But people are forgetful, and with time, they get influenced by new ideas and progress. Naturally, she didn't remember much about the days when they barely had enough to eat and still had to rely on sweet potato meals when having a baby.

Now that Xu Xiuxiu had reminded her and she had given it some thought, it was true—women back in her days were stronger and had multiple children without issues. These days, the birth of a single precious child worries everyone greatly.

"Right! So, since your sister-in-law wants to work, let her do it! She isn't thoughtless, and she cares a lot about the child in her belly. You might be the grandmother, but she is the child's mother. A mother wouldn't joke about her child's welfare." Xu Xiuxiu spoke, reaching to hold Mrs. Song's hand to ease the atmosphere, and at the same time, she gave a look to Shen Qian, who was sitting beside her.

Shen Qian was also quite perceptive. As soon as she saw Xu Xiuxiu signaling her with a glance, she immediately smiled sweetly and reached out to take Mrs. Song's other hand in an affectionate manner, "Mom, my second sister-in-law is right, this is Yuanying's and my first child, and I'm so fond of it. If I didn't truly believe everything was fine, I wouldn't insist on going to work."

Shen Qian spoke, her face full of ingratiating looks towards Mrs. Song.

"Alright, alright, you all have your minds made up, can't I just stop pushing you?" Mrs. Song, having no choice after being coaxed and playfully nagged by Xu Xiuxiu and Shen Qian, simply shook her head and smiled, yet still maintained her dignity as a mother-in-law, "But Qianqian, you must take good care of yourself, you must not let anything happen to the child, understand?"

"Don't worry, Mom," Shen Qian naturally nodded repeatedly.

Because Xu Xiuxiu had put in a good word, and Xu Xiuxiu was also worried about some complications with the child in Shen Qian's belly, she didn't want to end up in an awkward position. When Mrs. Song and Shen Qian were having lunch at home, Xu Xiuxiu used Space Water in all the ingredients and even made a special dish with Space Purple Fruit, claiming it was suitable for pregnant women.

Upon leaving, Shen Qian also expressed her gratitude to Xu Xiuxiu.

She was well aware that if Xu Xiuxiu hadn't mediated today, Mrs. Song would definitely have insisted she quit her job. The day before, at her own place, she had an argument with Mrs. Song over this, and Song Yuanying, as a man, though he was particularly good to her, could not truly understand a woman's heart. When Mrs. Song said the child in her belly wasn't doing too well, he also found it reasonable and even sided with Mrs. Song a few times.

Although it was all for her own good and she wasn't heartless, she still felt somewhat uncomfortable, after all, they hadn't considered her thoughts about wanting to stay idle at home.

Now, with Mrs. Song's insistence dissolved, handling Song Yuanying would be much easier.

"It's okay, just take good care of yourself," Xu Xiuxiu assured Shen Qian with a smile.

"No matter what, I still have to thank you today, second sister-in-law," Shen Qian truly felt grateful. After marrying Song Yuanying, she grew more aware of Xu Xiuxiu's capabilities. She already admired a woman who could achieve great things on her own, and especially Xu Xiuxiu who had been remarkable from the start. Song Yuanhuan had now reached the position of Major General, and although she didn't know much, she was aware that Major General was just one step away from General.

Shen Qian's first pregnancy was troubled initially, but nothing went wrong later on, and she ultimately gave birth to a healthy, chubby baby boy. Mrs. Song was so pleased, and Xu Xiuxiu too breathed a sigh of relief with the child's birth. Heaven knows, at the time she had been anxious before she opened her mouth to speak up for Shen Qian. If she hadn't thought Shen Qian had a good nature and had admired her desire to be independent through her work, she really wouldn't have chosen to speak up for her. She had actually been very concerned about Shen Qian having complications during the pregnancy, but now that mother and child were safe, it finally resolved a worry for Mrs. Song and herself.