Chapter 141 Is she pregnant with twins?

Chapter 141 Is she pregnant with twins?

After hesitating for a moment, Jiang Yutang decisively refused: "No, Grandpa just had surgery not long ago, and I don't want to disturb his rest. Let's meet somewhere else."

Liu, the man with glasses, didn't mince words: "Okay, go to the hotel I owned last time. Just go to the top-floor suite and I'll have someone pick you up downstairs."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Yutang breathed a sigh of relief, put on her coat, picked up her backpack, and went outside.

There's a lot to do since I'm back, so I need to get it done quickly.

When Jiang Yutang arrived at the hotel, the receptionist respectfully led the way without mentioning checking her luggage at all.

She knocked on the door and found it ajar. She gently pushed it open and saw Liu, wearing glasses, sitting casually on the sofa. Hearing the sound, he looked up at her.

"You're here." Liu Yanjing looked up at her, a slight smile playing on his lips.

He was wearing a dark shirt with the top two buttons undone, revealing glimpses of his well-defined abs.

In the past, Jiang Yutang would have secretly glanced at him, but now that she already had someone in her heart, Cheng Lanzhou was far superior to this seemingly refined scoundrel in terms of figure and appearance.

She nodded politely, walked straight into the house, placed her bag on the coffee table, and began taking things out one by one.

She deliberately placed the sandalwood jewelry box at the front, and sure enough, Liu Yanjing's eyes lit up instantly. He quickly came over, his fingertips trembling slightly.

"The craftsmanship and the patina—this is definitely a top-quality antique!"

As he examined it closely, he couldn't help but exclaim, "The pattern of this lotus scroll is clearly from the previous dynasty, and it's so well preserved; it's truly rare!"

The few ingots of official silver, the warm and lustrous Hetian jade pendant, and the silver hairpin behind them were originally quite nice items, but they became mere accessories in contrast to the jewelry box.

After reviewing and appraising each item, the prices offered were significantly higher than Jiang Yutang had anticipated.

The bespectacled man handed her a check, and when she looked down at it, the number made her gasp.

This amount of money is enough for an ordinary person to achieve financial freedom.

Holding the check, she was overjoyed, but the thought of "retiring from the life of crime" also popped into her head.

She acquired these antiques in ancient times through legitimate means, without stealing or robbing. However, if she continues to deal with them in this way, it's hard to guarantee that people won't notice.

Once these items are targeted by higher authorities, handing them over to the state is a minor matter; they might also be questioned about their origins and could even get into trouble.

Liu Yanjing played with the jade pendant, then suddenly looked up at her with a look of inquiry in his eyes.

“Miss Jiang, after so many transactions between us, I’m genuinely interested in the ‘source’ behind you. If Miss Jiang would do me the favor and let me meet that collector, what would you do?”

Jiang Yutang's brow twitched, and she tugged at the hem of her clothes, saying vaguely, "If there's a chance."

That won't work.

Seeing through her perfunctory attitude, Liu Yanjing shook his head with feigned sigh: "Miss Xiaoyu is still so distant."

"Hehe." Jiang Yutang chuckled twice, then made an excuse and hurriedly slipped away.

She breathed a sigh of relief as she stepped out of the hotel and felt the sunlight on her skin.

As she walked to the bank, her mind was filled with images of ancient times.

In fact, she had long thought that once she settled down in Danzhou, she would open a small shop or a general store.

Danzhou was far too backward, and it was extremely difficult for ordinary people to buy anything.

Once the shop is established, she can introduce some modern, simple techniques, or open a small clinic, which will not only enrich her family but also genuinely help the local people.

Thinking of her family there, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly.

After leaving the bank, I rushed to the hospital without stopping.

She first went to the obstetrics and gynecology department to register. While waiting for her appointment, she took out the paper filled with the patient's symptoms. When it was her turn, she carefully described Zhu's symptoms.

The doctor frowned and tapped the keyboard twice: "Based on your description, if your abdomen has such obvious symptoms, it might be twins."

"twin?"

Jiang Yutang was so shocked that she almost stood up from her chair, and the image of Zhu's unusually swollen belly immediately flashed into her mind.

So, that makes it highly likely. She had only thought of it as a complication of a singleton pregnancy and hadn't considered this possibility at all.

"This is just a preliminary assessment; a definitive diagnosis requires an ultrasound examination of the pregnant woman."

The doctor adjusted his glasses and said in a serious tone, "Twin pregnancies are inherently high-risk, and with severe edema during pregnancy, there may be other accompanying symptoms. She must undergo a comprehensive examination as soon as possible."

Jiang Yutang gripped her hands tightly on her knees, her knuckles turning white: "...Okay, could you please prescribe some medicine to relieve the symptoms?"

The doctor pondered for a moment, then got up and wrote a prescription: "These medications can only temporarily relieve the symptoms; they don't address the root cause. You must tell her that the situation is critical and cannot be delayed."

As I walked out of the clinic with the prescription in hand, the doorway was crowded with pregnant women holding their bellies and their accompanying family members.

Jiang Yutang, however, was filled with worry, clutching the thin prescription as she leaned against the wall.

She sighed softly, went to the pharmacy to get the medicine, and then turned and walked towards her grandfather's ward.

"Grandpa's little darling is here!" Jiang Yutang peeked out from the doorway with a grin.

When Grandpa saw her, he immediately patted the empty space next to the bed with a smile, and started chatting with her while holding her hand.

Jiang Yutang sat on the edge of the bed, looking at her grandfather's vigorous appearance, and felt a deep sense of satisfaction.

In modern times, she has a grandfather who dotes on her; in ancient times, she has parents and brothers who protect her; and Cheng Lanzhou's gradually revealed warmth makes up for all the family warmth she once lacked.

Seeing her grinning foolishly with her lips pursed, Grandpa changed the subject: "You silly girl, are you in love?"

"ah?"

Caught off guard, Jiang Yutang's cheeks instantly flushed red. She hadn't expected her grandfather's intuition to be so accurate.

She lowered her head shyly, twisting the hem of her clothes with her fingers, and softly murmured "Mmm".

"Great! Great!" Grandpa clapped his hands happily, then took her hand and asked carefully, "How old is the man? What does he do for a living?"

"Twenty-five or twenty-six, I guess." Jiang Yutang thought about Cheng Lanzhou's job requirements and pouted as she answered, "He's a soldier."

"Soldiers are great!"

Grandpa's eyes lit up, and his tone was full of approval: "A fine young man who protects the country, he must be handsome!"

Jiang Yutang's mind flashed with the image of Cheng Lanzhou in military uniform, and she nodded shyly.

Grandpa got more and more excited as he asked, "Does the other family have many people? That way, it will be lively at home during holidays."

Jiang Yutang's smile froze instantly, and the joy in her heart faded considerably.

She slowly began, “His father died in the line of duty years ago, and he has a mother and an older sister.”

Grandpa's expression immediately turned solemn, and his tone was full of reverence: "So you are a martyr's family member. That's not easy. This must be a reasonable and good family."

He turned to look at Jiang Yutang, his eyes eager: "If you have the chance, bring the child to see your grandfather, so I can also give you my opinion."

Jiang Yutang's back tensed instantly. How could the characters in this book come to life?

She forced a smile and managed to utter a single, strained "okay."