But Zong Jinghao didn’t answer her. He closed the door and strode towards her.
Now Lin Xinyan felt nervous. Her hands were trembling subconsciously as he came nearer.
Judging from his reaction, that could only mean the result of her checkup was not good.
“What are you worried about?” Zong Jinghao took her hand. “I’m hungry. Let’s eat something.”
But Lin Xinyan refused to budge and only stared at him.
Zong Jinghao sighed at her stubbornness. He knew she would never be at ease if he didn’t give her an answer.
Still holding her hand, Zong Jinghao led his wife to the sofa. According to Lin Xinyan’s checkup, the baby had to be delivered prematurely. It would be dangerous to wait until the initial due date, as her uterus lining was way too thin and would subject to uterine rupture. If that happened, both the mother and fetus would be in grave danger.
The doctor had given the same advice as the doctors in their home country. If she refused to give birth by the seventh month, then she had to stay home and rest. At the most, she must give birth by the eighth month.
“The doctor said our baby is growing healthily, so it’s not dangerous for him to be delivered prematurely-”
“So the baby still has to be born prematurely?” Lin Xinyan interrupted.
Zong Jinghao tightened his grip on her hand. “Don’t be worried, ok?”
Lin Xinyan composed herself and replied, “I’m not worried.”
She then stood up from the sofa and whined cutely. “Didn’t you say you’re hungry? Let’s go out and grab something!” Lin Xinyan uttered while playing with his hand.
She decided to bury all her emotions beneath her light-hearted façade.
But Zong Jinghao knew she was faking it but he didn’t want to expose her.
He was as worried as she was. After all, this concerned his wife and the baby’s safety. But he couldn’t show his emotions before her.
Lin Xinyan would only be more anxious if she saw him looking down and pessimistic.
“I know a good restaurant here. Let’s have lunch there.” Zong Jinghao snaked his arm around her waist. “Since we are overseas now, anywhere you wish to go later? I can bring you there to relax.”
“Can I go to the nightclub?” Lin Xinyan suggested naughtily.
Zong Jinghao eyed her tummy. “You can’t drink, nor can you stand the smell of cigarettes. Why do you want to go to the club?”
“To check out some hot guys,” Lin Xinyan teased.
Zong Jinghao laughed and opened the car door. “Am I not hot enough?”
“The grass is always greener on the other side, and those other guys are always hotter than the husband. Oh, how deliciously hot they are!” Lin Xinyan teased back.
Zong Jinghao rested his elbow on the car door and peered downwards at her. “As delicious as they are, you’re not allowed to taste them or have a sniff of them. Your job now is to give birth to my son.”
Zong Jinghao paused before adding, “As for guys, the only guy you’re allowed to check out is me.”
Lin Xinyan grinned. “What if I get bored of you?”
Poor Zong Jinghao was rendered speechless.
Forgoing his dignity, he forced out his next words shamelessly, “I am the hottest guy in the world, so you won’t be bored of me. You won’t get enough of me instead.”
Lin Xinyan chuckled out loud at his narcissistic retort.
Zong Jinghao finally felt at ease when he saw her laugh.
Everything had been arranged by the person in charge of Wanyue’s branch office. The car they were riding in was also prepared by the person in charge when he heard wind of Zong Jinghao’s arrival.
Soon enough, the couple arrived at a fine dining restaurant. After parking the car, Zong Jinghao got down and opened the car door for Lin Xinyan. “This restaurant has dishes that you can’t find back in our country.”
Lin Xinyan nodded and got down from her car, while Zong Jinghao passed his key to the valet of the restaurant.
The restaurant was spacious inside, and it had a funky interior design. Unlike most restaurants with dozens of tables, this restaurant only had around eight tables. Each table was wide apart and formed a space of its own.
The lighting was dim, which illuminated the place with comforting warmth.
The waiters here were all dressed in black vests over their white shirts. They even had bowties on, which made them look smart and gent-like.
With one hand behind his back, one waiter courteously passed them the menu after the couple took their seats.
Zong Jinghao handed the menu to Lin Xinyan. “Have a look.”
Lin Xinyan was actually not in the mood to eat, especially after knowing the baby in her had to be delivered prematurely. But she didn’t want Zong Jinghao to worry about her, hence she was careful to not let him discover her loss of appetite.
Flipping through the menu, Lin Xinyan tried her best to look hungry and interested in the dishes displayed on the menu.
The dishes were all in English, and a picture was attached with each of them together with some description.
Judging from the pictures alone, Lin Xinyan could see all of them were finely made with expensive ingredients.
She ordered two of the restaurant’s signature dishes and a dessert.
For Zong Jinghao, he had always preferred the food at home, as he had enough oily foods whilst socializing with clients.
Lin Xinyan also shared his preference for bland food as well. When she was done ordering, she returned the menu to the waiter beside her.
“Let’s go for a stroll after our meal,” Zong Jinghao suggested.
Ever since they arrived, the couple had gone straight to the hospital after a short rest. They hadn’t had the time to look around yet.
“Ok,” Lin Xinyan replied with a smile.
Soon, the waiter served their dishes.
When she first examined the photos on the menu, Lin Xinyan could see that the chef greatly emphasized the deco of his dishes. Still, she was pleasantly surprised to see that the real thing came out even more exquisite than what was captured in the photo.
Zong Jinghao gestured for her to try it.
Picking up her knife and fork, Lin Xinyan cut out a piece and popped it into her mouth.
She initially thought that the taste would not live up to its presentation, but it turned out to be much more delicious than her expectations.
Unlike her home country, where most foods were seasoned and fried, the dish she tried just now had retained the ingredient’s natural flavor in it.
When paired with the dressing that came with it, the combination gave the dish yet another unique flavor that filled her palate.
Despite how tasty it was, it was not enough to arouse her appetite as she was worried.
Lin Xinyan praised the dish after taking one bite. She then cut out another big piece of her meat and placed it on Zong Jinghao’s plate. “You should eat more,” she uttered with a smile.
Zong Jinghao smiled back at her. “I thought you’re the one who needs to eat more? Why are you giving me your food? Ah, you’re trying to show your love by spoiling me?”
Lin Xinyan grinned. “If that’s what you think.”
After finishing her dinner, the couple left and started strolling along the streets.
Zong Jinghao was in his casual wear today. Compared to his usual office wear, he looked much younger than his age now.
As of now, they were walking hand-in-hand like any courting couple.
“Since the doctor’s advice is the same, maybe I should deliver my baby at home.” At least she had more friends and backup in their home country. The twins were also in their home country now. If she gave birth overseas, that meant Lin Xinyan would not be seeing them for a long time.
She couldn’t just bring them overseas now. The twins were schooling, and it would be hard for them to take such a long leave from school.
Unbeknownst to Lin Xinyan, though, an important event was happening back home.
