Born in the 1980s, she was remarried and became a stepmother; a cold, rough man doted on her, pinchi

Chapter 84 Don't Make It Too Sour
Jiang Man sat quietly on the sofa in the living room, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes, her eyes full of worry.

Her belly was slightly protruding, carrying a new life, but this news, which should have brought joy, plunged her into deep distress.

She was afraid that her pregnancy would affect Shi An and Shi Ning, after all, she was just a stepmother to the two children.

Qin Yishen saw the worry on Jiang Manman's face and immediately understood what she was thinking.

He sat down next to Jiang Man, gently took her hand, and wanted to offer her some comfort.

However, he himself fell into deep thought.

He was so happy about Jiang Man's pregnancy that he overlooked this crucial point.

If not handled properly, Shi An and Shi Ning might really hold a grudge against Jiang Man, which is an outcome neither of them wants to see.

In the evening, soft light filled Shi An and Shi Ning's study. The two little ones were sitting at their desks, diligently doing their homework.

Qin Yi took a deep breath, gently pushed open the door, and went inside. He sat down opposite the two children, looking at their innocent yet focused faces, his heart filled with trepidation.

"An'an and Ningning, if Mommy gets pregnant, can you accept it?"

Qin Yishen's voice was very soft, as if he was afraid of disturbing the children.

He looked at Shi An and Shi Ning nervously, his eyes filled with anticipation and unease.

Shi An and Shi Ning stopped writing and looked up almost simultaneously.

Shi An is the older brother, and his eyes reveal a hint of precociousness and composure, while Shi Ning blinks her big eyes with an innocent and naive expression.

They looked at each other, seemingly exchanging a glance.

"Dad, is it true? Is Mom really pregnant?"

Shi An spoke first, his tone carrying a hint of surprise, but without any obvious rejection.

Qin Yishen nodded, his eyes full of concern.
"Yes, so Dad wants to know what you think."

Shi Ning tilted her head, thought for a moment, and then gave a bright smile. "I love Mommy. Mommy is pregnant, so I'll have a little brother or sister to play with. I'm so happy!"

Her voice was clear and melodious, echoing in the room like a silver bell.

Qin Yishen and Jiang Man were both somewhat surprised, not expecting Shi Ning to accept so readily. They turned their gaze to Shi An, wanting to hear his thoughts.

Shi An frowned slightly, remained silent for a moment, and then slowly said, "Dad, I'm actually a little worried. I'm worried that if Mom has a baby, she won't like me and my sister as much as she does now."

His voice was somewhat low, and his eyes revealed a hint of worry and unease.

Hearing Shi An's words, Jiang Man felt a sharp pain in her heart.

She gently walked to Shi An's side, squatted down, and looked tenderly into his eyes. "Shi An, why would you think that? Mom loves you and your sister very much. Even with the baby, my love for you will not change. You are both Mom's most precious children."

Qin Yishen nodded in agreement, "Shi'an, Dad also promises you that we will always love you and will not neglect you just because we have a baby. Moreover, after the baby is born, you can take care of him together and watch him grow up. That will be a very meaningful thing."

Shi An looked at Jiang Man and Qin Yishen, the worry in his eyes gradually fading. He nodded slightly, "Dad, Mom, I believe in you. Actually, I'm also looking forward to having a little brother or sister, so our family will be even more lively."

Jiang Man and Qin Yishen exchanged a smile, a huge weight lifted from their hearts. They hadn't expected Shi An and Shi Ning to be so sensible, able to understand and accept the arrival of this new life.

Since then, Jiang Man and Qin Yishen have paid more attention to communicating with Shi An and Shi Ning. They would discuss the baby's name together, imagine what the baby would look like after birth, and even involve Shi An and Shi Ning in the process of preparing things for the baby.

Shi An and Shi Ning also became exceptionally excited and expectant. Every day, Shi Ning would talk to Jiang Man's belly and tell the baby funny stories from kindergarten.

Shi An would proactively help tidy up the baby's room, taking out her own childhood toys and saying she wanted to leave them for the baby to play with.

Wang Xiu sat in her courtyard, the warm sunlight shining on her, carefully reading the letter sent by Jiang Man.

When she saw the letter mentioning her pregnancy, her face instantly lit up with a radiant smile, her eyes filled with joy and relief.

At this time, her belly was also very large, and she was already six or seven months pregnant. This good news from Jiang Man undoubtedly made her very happy.

In the afternoon, Wang Xiu, in a cheerful mood, slowly walked out of her house and gathered with the women in the village to chat.

Everyone chatted amongst themselves, sharing all sorts of interesting stories and everyday matters.

Wang Xiu couldn't help but share the news of Jiang Man's pregnancy, her voice brimming with undisguised joy: "Did you know? Jiang Man is pregnant!"

Everyone offered their blessings, praising Jiang for being so fortunate.

Just then, Jiang He happened to pass by.

Her light steps abruptly stopped. She turned around in disbelief, took a few steps to Wang Xiu, widened her eyes, and asked urgently, "What did you say? Jiang Man is pregnant?"

Jiang He's face was filled with shock, her brows furrowed tightly, as if she was full of doubt about the news.

Wang Xiu looked up at Jiang He, nodded, and repeated with a smile, "Yes, Jiang Man is pregnant. It's written in the letter."

Jiang He's face instantly turned extremely ugly. She bit her lip, her heart filled with mixed feelings.

Jiang He always harbored a peculiar feeling towards Jiang Man.

Now, upon hearing the news of Jiang Man's pregnancy, jealousy grew wildly in her heart like weeds.

Jiang He snorted coldly and said sarcastically, "Hmph, she's really lucky. She got pregnant in such a short time."

Wang Xiu sensed the sourness in Jiang He's words, frowned slightly, and said softly, "Jiang He, we're all family. Jiang Man's pregnancy is a happy event, so please don't say things like that."

Other villagers echoed this sentiment, advising Jiang He not to say anything too harsh.

Jiang He, however, didn't take it seriously. She shook her head, turned around, and stormed off.

Throughout the journey, she kept thinking about Jiang Man's pregnancy, and the more she thought about it, the more upset she felt.

Back home, Jiang He sat in a chair, still unable to quell the fire of jealousy burning within her.

Looking at herself in the mirror, she thought to herself: Why is Jiang Man so happy, while I am still living a mundane life in this small village, day after day?

Moreover, in her previous life, Qin Yishen didn't even want to look at her, let alone touch her.

But in this life, after Jiang Man married Qin Yishen, she not only lived happily with him, but also became pregnant.

Anger burned in her eyes. She couldn't understand why Jiang Man was still doing so well even though she had stolen Jiang Man's luck!