bookbashuk Chapter 290 Life is about looking forward, not backward.
Chapter 290 Life is about looking forward, not backward.
Shen Li had no intention of following the trend and making a mobile phone; those things were big, heavy, and impractical.
She prefers to develop smaller, more portable older mobile phones, but she doesn't know how long it will take for this research to bear fruit.
After finishing their work discussion, Shen Li paused, a hint of unease in her voice: "Second Brother, I want to tell you something."
Lu Cheng immediately sensed her unease, and his tone tightened: "What's wrong? What happened?"
"I'm pregnant." Shen Li's voice was very soft. She didn't know how Lu Cheng would feel when he heard that she was pregnant.
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by the soft sound of Lu Cheng gripping the receiver tightly. His voice was extremely deep: "Third brother?"
"Yes, it was last time... that night." Shen Li's cheeks flushed slightly.
Lu Cheng hesitated for a moment before asking, "Are you planning to have the baby?" He knew that Shen Li had always planned to have a child after graduating from university, and now that she was only a junior, this child came too suddenly.
"Mm." Shen Li nodded, even though she knew Lu Cheng couldn't see her. "It's too dangerous to have an abortion at this time. I've never considered having one. It's just a bit sudden, and I need some time to process it."
"Okay." Lu Cheng's voice softened a bit. "Do Second Father and Mother know?"
"I haven't told you yet, let me tell you first."
Lu Cheng felt a strange warmth in his heart—the child wasn't his, but he was the first to know, which meant that he held a different place in Li Li's heart.
He then asked, "Are you planning to take a break from school?"
"I won't take a break for now," Shen Li said. "The weather is getting colder and colder, and a down jacket will cover it up, so it won't be noticeable. I plan to apply for a leave of absence next semester."
"Okay, you've always been decisive, just do it your way." Lu Cheng's tone was exceptionally gentle. "Don't try to handle things at the factory yourself, delegate more to the people below you, and don't overwork yourself."
"I understand, Second Brother."
"Oh, right, there's one more thing," Lu Cheng added. "You're pregnant now, so stay away from Lao San. He's young and doesn't know his own limits; don't let him bother you anymore."
"Yes, I understand." Shen Li couldn't help but smile.
Recalling Lu Zhou's anxious and restless state during this time, and how he almost barged into her room once, which made her both angry and amused, she realized she had been too busy to deal with him.
After hanging up with Shen Li, Lu Cheng immediately dialed his home number.
The person who answered the phone was Lu's mother. Upon hearing her second son's voice, she immediately teased, "Oh my, what brings you here today? You actually thought of calling your mother?"
Lu Cheng smiled helplessly: "With Second Uncle by your side, why would you need my phone call?"
"That's true." Mother Lu laughed heartily. "So, what do you want? Don't tell me you miss me, I don't believe you."
"I have something to tell you that I guarantee will make you happier than if I missed you." Lu Cheng deliberately kept him in suspense.
Mother Lu immediately perked up: "What is it? Tell me quickly!"
"Lili is pregnant." Lu Cheng softened his tone. "Please keep a close eye on her and don't let her get too tired."
"What?!" Lu's mother's voice suddenly rose, startling Lu's second father, who was standing next to her, and he looked over.
Lu Cheng repeated himself: "I said, Lili is pregnant."
Lu Erdie leaned over and asked, "What's wrong? Why are you making such a fuss?"
Holding the phone, Lu's mother turned to Lu's second husband and shouted with unbridled joy, "Second son said, Lili is pregnant! We're going to have a grandson!"
"That's wonderful news!" Uncle Lu also beamed with joy.
Lu Cheng wanted to say a few more words of advice, but then his mother hurriedly said, "Alright, alright, I can't talk to you anymore. I have to go ask Xiao Li right away! She's pregnant, so we have to take good care of her!"
The phone went dead with a busy signal, and Lu Cheng shook his head helplessly.
There was some motherly affection between them, but it wasn't much.
However, he could hear the joy in her voice, which put his mind at ease.
His mother will be happy for half a year because of this.
It's wonderful to think that he'll have a child next year.
Regardless of whose it is, it will ultimately be under his name, so it belongs to him.
Shen Li had just finished packing her things and was about to take a shower when she heard a knock on the door.
When he opened the door, he was surprised to see Lu's mother, whose face still held a hint of joy.
"Mom, you're still awake?" Shen Li knew from Lu's mother's appearance that her second brother must have told her what had happened.
"No, no." Lu's mother smiled and looked her up and down, her eyes full of concern. "My second son called earlier and said you're pregnant. He told me to take good care of you and not to overwork yourself. I was worried, so I came to check on you."
"You silly child, you got pregnant and didn't tell the family. You've never had a child, so you don't know. Mom has to tell you about the precautions."
"Mom, come in and sit down." Shen Li stepped aside to let her in.
As soon as Lu's mother entered the door, she almost reached out to help her, but Shen Li quickly dodged: "Mom, it's not that exaggerated. I'm only two months pregnant, and I'm perfectly fine."
"That won't do!" Mother Lu waved her hand. "You're not like we were back then. We worked every day and were very healthy. You young people nowadays don't exercise much, and you have to be even more careful when you're pregnant. You can't handle any fatigue."
Shen Li had no choice but to agree, "Okay, I'll do as you say."
Seeing Lu's mother's nervous look, she felt a warm glow in her heart.
She's not just a mother-in-law, she's like my own mother.
I thought of my biological mother.
If it were her past life, and she was pregnant, would her mother have acted this way?
Obviously, they would be happy, but they can't do it.
It's alright though.
Life is about looking forward, not backward.
She's lucky that she's doing well now.
"How many months?" Lu's mother pulled her hand and sat her down, asking impatiently.
"It's been two months."
"So you got pregnant at the end of August?" Mother Lu counted on her fingers. "Then you can give birth around Labor Day next year. That's a good time, not too hot or too cold, so you'll be comfortable during your postpartum period."
"That's what I think too." Shen Li nodded.
Mrs. Lu glanced at her and said with certainty, "This child, is it the third son's?"
Shen Li's cheeks flushed slightly, and she softly hummed in agreement.
Mrs. Lu sighed, then couldn't help but laugh, "That kid got lucky, managing to get there first. Does he know about this?"
"I don't know yet." Shen Li shook her head. "I've been too busy lately and haven't found a suitable opportunity to tell him."
"We must tell him right away!" Mrs. Lu said seriously. "Although he is young, his uncle became a father at the age of eighteen. He should understand the responsibilities he should have. Tell him to pay more attention and not be so unreliable like a young boy."
"Okay, I'll talk to him when I get back this weekend."
"Then how will you go to school?" Lu's mother worried about the important matter again. "You can't go to school every day while you're pregnant, can you?"
"It won't affect me now." Shen Li explained her plan, "I can just wear a down jacket to cover my stomach, and then take another semester off next spring."
After thinking for a moment, Lu's mother nodded in agreement: "That's the only way. Don't worry, Mom's here at home. If you're really too busy, just tell us. Don't try to handle it all by yourself."