C3 I Can't Let Ma Know

When I got back from the hospital, I took the checklist and read the words: Early in pregnancy, after three years of marriage, I had no children. For this, my mother-in-law had to worry a lot about me.

That night, Lu Tao came home very late. He said he was tired and there was a meeting tomorrow morning. He went into the bathroom by himself and slept on the sofa after getting out.

I stood in the doorway and looked at Lu Tao's curled up body.

I usually like to sleep on the ground, but now it's different. I suddenly feel that there's a little thing in my stomach. I'm my mother now, so I must do my best to protect this little life.

I thought about how I should explain this to Lu Tao. The further I dragged this thing on, the worse it would be. I thought of a person.

My mother-in-law, Lu Tao's mother.

To be honest, I don't really like mother-in-law, but I admire her. Her father-in-law died early, so she had to rely on herself to support her family and even let Lu Tao go to school.

After I married Lu Tao, my mother-in-law would occasionally come by a few times. Basically because of their different habits, they only stayed for a few days before leaving.

Considering Lu Tao, I didn't say anything. Basically, every time after Grandma left, there would be a whole batch of towels, towels, and basins changed.

Although Lu Tao didn't say anything, I could tell that he was definitely unhappy, but I just couldn't bear with it.

I called Grandma and said a few words. Grandma started to ask if Lu Tao was there, probably because she missed her precious son. Grandma really doted on Lu Tao, so I said that Lu Tao went to work.

Grandma on the phone asked me why I didn't go to work today, I said these days have been uncomfortable to ask for leave, always want to throw up a little muddle.

At that time, his mom had gotten excited. She shouted a few words into the phone and then hung up very quickly.

I put the phone down, still feeling empty, packed it up briefly, and lay down on the couch to watch TV.

At noon, I didn't have any appetite. I randomly picked up a piece of bread, ate a few mouthfuls, drank a bit of milk and continued lying on the bed in confusion. In the afternoon, I heard someone knocking on the door.

"Who is it?" I asked.

"Nian Hua, open the door. Mom is here."

I opened the door. It was my mother-in-law. She was carrying two particularly large bags.

I hurried over to help. I lifted it with my hand, but I didn't know what was inside.

"Don't move, definitely don't move. Don't touch it, it was just a few months ago that I was so angry."

"Mom, why are you here?"

I purposely asked like this, causing my mother-in-law to laugh. "After you finish the call, Mom misses you. I've brought you quite a few delicious foods, but seeing how thin you are …"

After saying that, the old granny took the bag directly into the kitchen and started taking out things from inside. She said, "Mom, it's heavy. Don't take it next time, it's all sold in the supermarket."

"Those can't be compared with us rural people, especially the chickens. They grow to five or six catties in a few months, which sounds scary. How can they be eaten by others? Moreover, don't you have one now?"

"Mom, what are you saying!" I said it deliberately.

"Silly child, do you always want to vomit and then feel disgusted?" Grandma looked at me with a smile on her face. I looked at Grandma's face that was full of wrinkles from her hard work. At that moment, I suddenly felt gratified. Granny had always been looking forward to hugging her grandson.

I nodded, and Grandma clapped excitedly. "That's right, when I was pregnant with Lu Tao, it was like this. Do you want to eat something sour? Mom will wrap you a dumpling stuffed with pickled vegetables. "

"Mom, don't be mistaken, I just don't feel well in my stomach."

"Ah!" When I said that, Grandma's face immediately fell, "How can I be wrong!?" You two have already been married for three years. If it was before, three years for two kids, that would be for sure. I really don't understand why you two are so young now, yet you don't want to have children.

"Mom, that is the life of someone who pursues freedom. I don't want to have children and be a burden to others."

"What cumbersome thing? You can't say that. Back then, I brought Lu Tao along, but he wasn't alive and well. Let's go, Mom will take you to the hospital for an examination."

"No need."

"We have to go."

Grandma took this matter very seriously and just so happened to follow my heart. I packed up a little and then followed Grandma out of the door and into the car. This time, we went somewhere else.

Because I was afraid of encountering the nurse from last time. If I did, it would be awkward.

Arriving at the hospital, the results of the examination came out quickly. All the indicators were passed, and it said "Early pregnancy". I already knew this result.

On the way back, Grandma kept holding the test form tightly in her hands, afraid that the words would run away.

I said, Mom, you don't need to look at it, Grandma said, smiling. Look at it.

Grandma immediately called Lu Tao and told him to buy something I love to eat and to come back after work.

I looked at the time and it was very punctual. This should be the first time Lu Tao returned home on time after a month or so, but his hands were obviously empty.

"Where are the items!"

The granny came out and asked directly. Lu Tao was a little confused, "Mom, why are you here?"

"What's the matter? I'm at my son's home, I'm just thinking of coming over."

I sat there and didn't say anything. Maybe I was being overly worried, and every time I heard those words, I would get ineffably angry.

Since Grandma had worked hard to raise Lu Tao, finally finding a decent job in university, it was normal for her to have this idea. However, she didn't have to keep these words hanging on her mouth all day.

"Lu Tao, why are you like this? You should be happy that Mom is here." I said quickly.

"Yes."

Lu Tao looked at me, he is very smart, every time my mother-in-law comes, she would greet him in advance. This time she came so suddenly, she should know it's me.

Grandma went to the kitchen and Lu Tao coughed a few times, "Nian Hua, you can't let Mom know about our matters."

"What is it?"

I deliberately asked this. Lu Tao looked at me, but his expression was a little strange and he didn't say anything.

Grandma came out while carrying the dishes. Lu Tao was sitting on the sofa and he glanced at me, but I sat there without moving. Lu Tao crossed his legs and started to instruct me, I especially dislike him for this, especially in front of my mother-in-law.

"Go, go to the kitchen and help Mom." Go, go to the kitchen to help Mom.

"Smelly brat, from today onwards, you don't have to do anything in your prime. Listen well, if you dare to command someone in your prime, you and I will never end."

Grandma suddenly rushed out of the kitchen. Lu Tao was stunned for a moment before he turned around and looked at me, "Mom, what is this benefit for you?"

"It's a huge benefit, a fat grandson."

After the mother-in-law said this, she laughed out loud. I stood at the side without saying anything, it was very simple, I want to see Lu Tao know this clearly first reaction, I believe that it was only at that moment that it was the real thing.

Because of what happened last time, my impression of Lu Tao changed. Originally, I had always thought that he was that kind of honest, dutiful man.

I don't know. Problems, especially between husband and wife, are not a matter of finding a way to solve them, but of using his own way, which is probably the result of his family and upbringing.

Hypocritical, yes, is hypocritical, his hypocrisy is based on the foundation of self-esteem, such hypocrisy is actually behind the poverty, a kind of spiritual poverty.

"What?"

Lu Tao stood up immediately. His expression was a bit strange, with a little bit of surprise and also a little bit of disbelief. After all, we have been married for three years.

Lu Tao having the thought of having a child earlier was what his mother-in-law wanted. Although I wasn't prepared, I didn't use contraception most of the time. I have it now.

"Silly son, you're going to be a father."

"Is that true?"

Lu Tao turned around and looked at me. I nodded, "Mom came today. I wasn't feeling well, so I went to the hospital to check it out."

"That's great, that's great."

Lu Tao was smiling, but his smile was obviously different from his mother-in-law's.