The moon is especially round today.
The small courtyard was exceptionally quiet; Mrs. Tong and Mrs. Zhuang had already gone to bed.
Xiao Jun set up a small stove under the porch, and buried in the furnace were several long, soft sweet potatoes.
Ding Sha was sitting on the couch wrapped in a thick blanket. Xiao Jun was sitting beside her, using him as a cushion for her to lean on, and stroking her bulging belly with his hand.
"What do you think we should name the baby?" Ding Sha looked at the quiet and withered rose vines against the courtyard wall, looking forward to the beautiful scene of it blooming next year.
"I've thought about it for a long time, but decided to think about it with you." Xiao Jun leaned his head against hers.
"How about we call him Xiao Sijin?" Ding Sha said, "Diligence is like a beautiful jade, and his future is bright."
"Okay. I'll listen to you." Xiao Jun had no objection.
Ding Sha breathed a sigh of relief silently. The hero in the original book was not called this. Probably because no one took care of him since he was a child. It was not until he was sent to an orphanage that he took the director's surname and was given a random name, Su Li.
It sounds like "li", which means we are always parting.
Ding Sha wanted to give the child something different from the very beginning, such as a name full of beauty and hope.
Xiao Jun suddenly asked, "What's that nickname?"
"Nickname?" Ding Sha was stunned for a moment. "I haven't thought of it yet. Why don't you choose it?"
"Then call it Ping An," Xiao Jun tilted his head slightly to look at her, "Mother and child are safe."
Ding Sha suddenly screamed, "The baby kicked me."
Xiao Jun also felt the movement of his men, "Maybe he wants to come out and talk to us too."
"It's only eight months," Ding Sha patted her belly carefully, "Xiao Ping'an, can you wait a little longer? Come out later and wait for mommy and daddy to make toys and a crib for you, okay?"
A gust of cold wind blew. Xiao Jun wrapped Ding Sha tightly in a blanket, then leaned over and pulled out a small sweet potato from the furnace. The sweet and unique smell was already spreading. Ding Sha stared at the sweet potato he was peeling, "It smells so good."
Xiao Jun peeled the skin carefully as if he was not afraid of the heat, blew on it and handed it to her mouth, "Be careful with the heat."
Ding Sha looked at the orange-red sweet potato and took a bite. It was sweet and hot, as if honey could be seeped out of it.
"The New Year is coming soon," Xiao Jun had wet tissues on hand and took out one to wipe the traces of food on her face.
"Let's go look at cars tomorrow. My driver's license has already been issued," Xiao Jun said. "They are still cheap before the New Year. What kind do you like?"
"Those with similar performance, enough space, and good safety factor," Ding Sha counted on his fingers, "high cost-effectiveness."
"Then we'll go and see it tomorrow?"
"good."
It was late at night and the wind was starting to blow. After eating the sweet potatoes, Ding Sha went back to the house and lay down. Xiao Jun was tired after a day of work, and when he came back he saw Ding Sha lying motionless with a bad look on his face.
"What's wrong?" Xiao Jun walked over and lifted the quilt. "Are you having a cramp?"
Ding Sha covered the quilt with some embarrassment. Xiao Jun was stunned for a moment and then understood something.
He opened the closet and took out new pajamas and underwear, then helped Ding Sha up, "I'll help you change."
Pregnant women in late pregnancy will leak urine unconsciously, the midwife told him.
Ding Sha pushed him away and said, "I can do it myself."
Xiao Jun didn't insist, he stood up and went to the bathroom, "I'm going to wash up, if you need anything, just call me and I'll come."
Ding Sha changed his clothes with some embarrassment, but he felt powerless when he wanted to change the bed sheets.
She was so tired that she was out of breath, anxious and uncomfortable, and finally she couldn't help crying.
Xiao Jun heard the noise in the bathroom and immediately rushed out, "Shasha!"
Ding Sha sat on the edge of the bed, holding her stomach and crying sadly.
She didn't understand why she became a pregnant woman with a baby, and she didn't understand why she had to endure these embarrassing and uncomfortable experiences.
It is obvious that this world is not hers, her lover is not hers, and everything is not hers.
She even felt guilty about liking Xiao Jun.
Even the fact that she liked Xiao Jun made her feel like she was stealing.
Ding Sha cried feeling very aggrieved.
Xiao Jun's whispered consolation and coaxing only made her feel more sad and annoyed.
Ding Sha couldn't help but push Xiao Jun away, "You know nothing! Stay away from me!"
The crying disturbed Mrs. Tong and Aunt Zhuang who were already asleep. The two of them, wearing winter clothes, knocked on the door hurriedly, "What's wrong? What happened? Shasha? Boss Xiao?"
Ding Sha was getting older and older, but she was still very light. Not only did Xiao Jun have trouble sleeping at night, but the two of them also had trouble sleeping well at night, for fear that Ding Sha would suddenly go into labor.
Xiao Jun replied, "It's okay..."
Ding Sha got out of bed and opened the door. "Sister-in-law Tong, can I sleep with you?"
There were still tears on her face. She was wearing thin clothes, her long hair was loose, and she held a big belly with both hands, looking at Tong Saozi pitifully.
"Sure, sure. Why not?" Mrs. Tong agreed with a distressed look on her face.
Xiao Jun hugged his quilt and said, "I'm going to sleep on the second floor. Sister-in-law, please take care of Shasha."
Mrs. Tong let out a sigh and helped Ding Sha back to lie down.
Xiao Jun had already changed the bed sheets and put down a small cushion. Mrs. Tong knew what had happened at a glance. She didn't say anything or ask any questions, and just let Ding Sha lie down.
Everyone rested and the night returned to peace.
Ding Sha looked at Tong Saozi and felt a sense of security as if he was back in his mother's arms.
Mrs. Tong is very gentle and she likes Mrs. Tong very much.
"Shasha, are you still feeling uncomfortable?" Mrs. Tong turned sideways and patted Ding Sha's shoulder.
"I don't feel bad anymore, I just feel a little unhappy suddenly." Ding Sha has recovered.
"It's normal, everyone will be like this," Tong's wife smiled, "I was like this back then too. When Dazhuang came back, I just couldn't stand him. He was such a big man, but he made me cry so hard that I didn't know where to put my hands and feet. I fell to my knees on the ground with a flutter."
Ding Sha exclaimed in amazement, “Wow!”
"So, this is normal. Mothers who have given birth will have erratic tempers. Don't be afraid."
Ding Sha wanted to say that she was not afraid, but when she thought about it, she was indeed afraid. She was afraid that she liked Xiao Jun, that she would have a difficult delivery, that the child would not grow up well, and that Xiao Jun would notice and leave.
She hummed softly.
"Go to sleep. I'll stay with you. Tomorrow will be another beautiful day with sunshine."
When I woke up, the weather was indeed great, and even the gentle breeze that had been blowing had stopped.
Ding Sha saw Xiao Jun push the door open and come in. He put down a set of clean clothes beside her bed and bent down to kiss her forehead. "Good girl, Sha Sha, get up. We are going to buy a car."
Ding Sha rubbed her eyes and sat up. Xiao Jun put clothes on her and squatted down to put on her shoes. Her feet were badly swollen, and she had to wear special shoes for pregnant women to feel comfortable.
Ding Sha looked down at him and said, "I'm sorry for losing my temper with you yesterday."
"You call that losing your temper?" Xiao Jun laughed, "You call that a kitten showing its claws."
After the two of them finished packing and had some food, they took a taxi and went straight to the 4S store.
Ding Sha thought all of them were good, leaving the guide confused. Xiao Jun saw that she was about to get dizzy, so he took over the conversation and said, "Let's go over there and take a look."
The shopping guide was a little disappointed, but he quickly cheered up. Although he couldn't sell the expensive items, he could still get commissions by selling ordinary items.
Moreover, this couple is so good-looking and loving, and just being able to see them a few more times makes me feel better.
With this thought in mind, the shopping guide still served them with a smile on his face.
Finally, Xiao Jun and Ding Sha decided on a white MZD which was suitable in every way.
The shopping guide completed the formalities for them and explained the subsequent processes and preparations required before sending them out.
"Pick up the car in two days. I'll go find a parking space." Xiao Jun said as he took Ding Sha to the hospital.
Xiao Jun has been going to the hospital quite frequently recently and is already discussing with the hospital when to be admitted.
The child's due date is around the New Year, and Xiao Jun can't help but feel a little worried.
It was almost dark when I got back to the store. There was an old man sitting in the store, smoking a pipe and puffing out smoke.
Uncle Wei is here.
Author's side note: Today's second update is here!
It’s so delicious to eat roasted sweet potatoes in the cold winter!