Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 293: Sowing Discord

Xiao Jinlin looked at her with eyes so gentle they seemed to melt into a puddle, and he fondly patted her hair, saying, "I’ll come back to accompany you once the matters are settled."

Chen Xinyue snuggled into his embrace, "Should we inform Grandpa and Grandma, or my parents? What’s the plan now?"

The originally planned honeymoon wasn’t over yet, which was a bit of a shame.

Xiao Jinlin met her pitiful gaze and held her tighter, "Sorry, I didn’t expect the baby to come so soon. How about you rest well at home for three months first before we inform the elders? During this time, I’ll have Auntie pay special attention to your diet."

Chen Xinyue nodded obediently.

Recently, she had just started experiencing morning sickness, feeling off in every way, with low energy and a constant desire to sleep, her mind not as clear as before.

The most important thing was that she often felt nauseated after eating, which was somewhat awkward in front of the elders.

After discussing, Xiao Jinlin immediately informed the nanny about the situation, instructing her to pay attention to Chen Xinyue’s diet.

The nanny had been with Xiao Jinlin for several years. Although Xiao Jinlin seemed a bit cold, he was a good boss and generous with them. The nanny genuinely wished well for the family and immediately got busy arranging nutritious meals for the pregnant lady with joy.

Over the next few days, Chen Xinyue lived a carefree life of nurturing her pregnancy, not stepping out of the house, feeling quite at ease.

But not everyone could stand seeing her so comfortable.

Xiao Jincheng received the news and learned that Xiao Jinlin ended his honeymoon early to return to work at the company. Finding it strange, he specially had someone keep an eye out, and soon discovered something was amiss.

Taking the opportunity to visit his parents and his wife and kids over the weekend, he mentioned this matter.

Mu Qinglian was quite shocked, "You’re saying your brother and his wife returned to the capital early? And Xinyue hasn’t gone back to work? What’s the situation?"

Xiao Jincheng replied calmly, "How would I know? Just what I heard from others."

Guo Lingyue had a sudden insight and immediately acted worried, "Mom, is it possible that Uncle and Aunt had a fight? It shouldn’t be! They were so loving before, and Grandpa and Grandma were particularly pleased with Xinyue as their granddaughter-in-law!"

Mu Qinglian, now anxious, regretted the impulsiveness with which she gave away that set of jade jewelry.

She instinctively wanted to call Xiao Jinlin but remembered previously, every time she called to question during a situation, it would end with her feeling embarrassed. Not knowing what was going on now, if it was a misunderstanding, it would be even more awkward.

Thinking this, she put down the phone.

Xiao Jincheng and his wife felt a bit disappointed but said nothing.

Mu Qinglian held it in for two days but finally couldn’t and decided to visit the Xiao family matriarch.

"Mom, did you know Jinlin and his wife returned?"

The Xiao family matriarch was slightly surprised, calculated the time, and realized, "That’s right, it’s been over two months now. It’s time for them to come back. Rare to see you still thinking about them."

Mu Qinglian smiled awkwardly and said, "Mom, I just found out yesterday, heard they came back early from their honeymoon, Jinlin returned to work, and Xinyue hasn’t gone back. I don’t know what’s going on, so I thought you might have heard something since they often came to visit you."

Hearing this, the Xiao family matriarch’s expression finally showed some change, and she immediately called Xiao Jinlin in front of Mu Qinglian.

"What are you doing?"

Xiao Jinlin signaled the department manager to leave before gently replying, "Grandma, I’m at the office!"

Mu Qinglian felt a pang of jealousy hearing her son’s endearing tone, something he never directed at her.

The Xiao family matriarch ignored Mu Qinglian and continued her questioning, "I heard you and Xinyue came back early from your honeymoon, what’s going on?"

"Grandma, you’re so well-informed! I originally planned to bring Xinyue over to explain later." Xiao Jinlin replied helplessly.

The Xiao family matriarch let out a sigh of relief, "From your tone, seems like you two haven’t argued."

Xiao Jinlin chuckled, "Grandma, we can’t afford to argue, and besides, I wouldn’t dare make her upset now! Xinyue is pregnant."

"Really!" The Xiao family matriarch stood up excitedly, looking at the stunned Mu Qinglian, she said incoherently, "Wait, I’ll go to the hutong to see Xinyue right now. You all, how could you keep such a big thing so tight-lipped? So thoughtless!"

Xiao Jinlin didn’t get angry when scolded and shouldered all responsibility.

After hanging up, he immediately messaged Chen Xinyue.

Back here, the Xiao family matriarch excitedly changed her clothes, and seeing Mu Qinglian still standing there, she asked, "Do you want to go with me?"

Mu Qinglian hesitated for a moment.

The Xiao family matriarch, seeing her reluctance, was in a good mood and said, "Come on, accompany me there."

Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law took a car to the hutong.

Chen Xinyue was already waiting in the courtyard by the entrance.

Upon seeing that Mu Qinglian also came, she immediately greeted them with a cheerful and lovable demeanor, making everyone feel at ease.

Mu Qinglian’s awkwardness vanished upon seeing Chen Xinyue.

Collectively, they avoided mentioning the engagement banquet and wedding.

The Xiao family matriarch took Chen Xinyue’s hand, complaining, "You’re something, keeping the pregnancy such a big secret! Were you planning to wait until it’s born?"

"No, no, no..." Chen Xinyue quickly shook her head explaining, "Grandma, we found out on our honeymoon, during that period I wasn’t feeling well, always sleepy and occasionally nauseous, we didn’t want you to worry, so Jinlin and I decided to wait until after the first trimester when the morning sickness is gone to talk about it.

Lately, the morning sickness has improved a lot, probably just a month or two before it’s over."

The Xiao family matriarch finally felt assured.

Mu Qinglian inquired about Chen Xinyue’s diet.

Chen Xinyue immediately praised the nanny, "Auntie cooks wonderfully, always coming up with different meals for me, and she even makes seafood, which is my favorite."

Mu Qinglian nodded, smiling, "These people were handpicked by your Grandma to be with Jinlin, of course they have real skills."

Everyone was pleased to hear that.

Seeing Chen Xinyue was well, and since the pregnancy was still early without a visible belly, they just told her to rest well and left.

On the way back, the Xiao family matriarch specifically instructed Mu Qinglian not to spread the news.

Mu Qinglian assumed it was a customary matter and agreed without thinking.

When she got home during dinner, Guo Lingyue started inquiring, "Mom, I heard you went to Grandma’s this afternoon, did she say anything?"

Recalling the matriarch’s request, Mu Qinglian looked indifferent and slightly shook her head.

Xiao Bai then realized his wife had been to the old house, musing, "I heard from Jincheng that Jinlin returned long ago, but Jinlin’s wife isn’t going to the company. Did they have a fight?"