If she truly is pregnant, whether the baby in her belly can accept the spiritual energy from her fingers is hard to say, so she dares not take any risks now.

Gu Qiaoqiao hurriedly withdrew her hand and placed it on Qin Yize’s hand, murmuring weakly, "I’m hungry, but I don’t feel like eating, what should I do?"

Qin Yize slightly furrowed his brows. This is quite a dilemma—to be hungry yet not want to eat. "Qiaoqiao, surely there’s something you feel like eating, tell me and I’ll make it for you."

Gu Qiaoqiao thought hard but still shook her head, pouting and said with grievance, "Ah Ze, I don’t feel like eating anything."

Qin Yize truly felt distressed.

He kissed his little wife’s forehead and said gently, "Even if you don’t feel like eating, you should eat a little. I’ll go make some porridge..."

Then Qin Yize carefully helped Qiaoqiao lean against the pillow. Watching him like this, Gu Qiaoqiao burst into laughter, "Even if I really am pregnant, I’m not that delicate."

Qin Yize insisted, "But you’re uncomfortable." He turned and got out of bed, tidied up the quilt, and pondered, "Qiaoqiao, will you be bored sitting here alone? Why not go downstairs and watch some TV?"

He would be downstairs in the kitchen making porridge, so he couldn’t come up to keep Qiaoqiao company.

Gu Qiaoqiao thought it was reasonable; lying there idly wasn’t very interesting, so she nodded, "I’ll go downstairs with you. I’ll watch TV on the sofa."

This was the best, although Qin Yize was indeed nervously concerned about his wife’s pregnancy, he understood basic medical principles and didn’t treat his little wife as a fragile treasure. Instead, he held her hand and went downstairs as they usually did, albeit with a slower pace.

There are certain areas one must really pay attention to, and fulfill without compromise.

So, he let Qiaoqiao sit on the sofa at an appropriate distance from the TV, turned it on, and then went to the kitchen to cook millet porridge.

Just porridge won’t suffice; he heated up some big steamed dumplings and prepared a cold dish. The refrigerator had pickled vegetables ready, but Qin Yize thought pickled vegetables weren’t good for pregnant women and the fetus. Yet one dish wasn’t enough, so he looked at the vegetables on the balcony, grabbed a cucumber, planning to cook cucumber slices with meat.

Both he and Qiaoqiao loved this dish, and it was simple.

Soon, the meal was ready. Qin Yize brought the food to the dining room and found Qiaoqiao had again dozed off on the sofa. Though reluctant, he forced himself to wake her up. No matter what, she had to eat a little.

Gu Qiaoqiao napped for a while and felt much better than before, so her mood improved too. Seeing there were no pickled vegetables on the dining table, she was a bit puzzled, knowing that millet porridge and steamed dumplings paired with mom’s pickled vegetables were the most delicious.

"Ah Ze, are there no pickled vegetables at home?"

"There are." Qin Yize served Gu Qiaoqiao a bowl of millet porridge, placed it before her, and nodded in response.

"Then why didn’t you bring any?" Saying this, Gu Qiaoqiao tried to get up and fetch them herself.

Qin Yize quickly stopped her, not because of her pregnancy, but because Qiaoqiao wasn’t feeling well. "I’ll get them."

He thought he was being overly anxious.

Mother-in-law’s pickled vegetables are not only tasty but hygienic and clean with a short preparation cycle. Moreover, their mothers regularly ate them during pregnancy, and the children grew up healthy and smart.

As long as she isn’t eating them every day at every meal, it’s fine.

He quickly headed to the kitchen.

Gu Qiaoqiao chuckled, having guessed what Qin Yize was thinking, but didn’t expose him. As long she doesn’t eat frequently, it’s alright.

Besides, the pregnancy isn’t even confirmed yet, and so many issues have arisen already, which is quite amusing.

By this time, Gu Qiaoqiao was feeling a bit better, and her appetite improved.

With an appetite, her mood also brightened, and she and Qin Yize returned to their usual warm and pleasant dining atmosphere.

...

The next day, Qin Yize naturally didn’t go to work but took Gu Qiaoqiao to the hospital.

The final result was finally confirmed.

Gu Qiaoqiao is indeed pregnant, and the due date is in June on the lunar calendar next year.

Holding the examination report, Qin Yize’s face was full of smiles, unreservedly expressing his joyful mood.

While passing by a restaurant, Gu Qiaoqiao suddenly felt uncomfortable after smelling a fishy odor.

It turns out, the baby in her belly likely dislikes the fishy smell, and she’ll just have to avoid it as much as possible.

Qin Yize has taken leave these days.

This is his first child, and Qiaoqiao is a first-time mother and still unwell. Having owed Qiaoqiao a lot, he stays by her side as long as the work isn’t urgent.

Moreover, his job responsibilities are being transferred, making them naturally much lighter compared to before.

Even though the future battlefield is fraught with hardships, on such days when his beloved little wife is pregnant with his child, it’s perhaps a form of encouragement and motivation for him.

Therefore, Qin Yize not only plans more meticulously for the future but also with greater confidence.

The news of Gu Qiaoqiao’s pregnancy was also shared with the Qin Family and Gu Family upon their return to the base compound.

As expected, the elders were even happier than them.

Over the phone, they listed numerous reminders, and in the afternoon, Lian Yuhong, Shen Manru, and Grandma Qin arranged to visit the base compound.

Since registration and inspection were needed here, scheduling a joint visit was also to reduce unnecessary trouble.

They rarely came here because it’s a special place and it’s inconvenient to visit frequently. Moreover, the couple regularly went home, and even so, they felt that apart from safety, other conditions were average and shopping was inconvenient.

Qin Yize didn’t say anything, just smiled. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

He led the three elders into their house in the compound.

The inconvenience here doesn’t matter; after all, they were moving away.

But he also needed to speed up settling his work affairs, and Luh Fei simultaneously submitted a report. After all, Luh Fei had been with Qin Yize for many years, and everyone knew Luh Fei had deep feelings for Qin Yize. Besides, being alongside Qin Yize, Luh Fei from the guards team would have a promising future no matter what he did.

The leadership generously expressed basic agreement.

Luh Fei was overjoyed.

Moreover, he was about to upgrade to being an uncle, which made him feel so impressive.

Half a month later, Gu Qiaoqiao unexpectedly no longer disliked the fishy smell but started vomiting.

Qin Yize accompanied her daily, thinking how exhausting pregnancy is for a woman—the once energetic young wife now looks sickly each day, making him feel heartbroken.

If possible, he’d definitely do it without hesitation, but unfortunately, aside from comforting her and preparing delicious meals, there’s nothing more he could do.

And it’s also the season of heavy snow, it’s cold outside, so going out for fun or relaxation is currently unsuitable for Qiaoqiao.

If only it were summer.