Chapter 320: Going Home
Chapter 320: Going Home
Zhou Fu rushed to Jiang Xia's side, his face filled with concern. "What's wrong, Xia Xia? Did you hurt your foot?"
Jiang Xia stood up and smiled, "Dad, it's nothing. Ah Lei is just worried that I might get tired."
Jiang Xia glanced at Zhou Chenglei. It was all because he insisted on getting a wheelchair or carrying her.
He gave her two options.
Either way, he didn't want her to walk too much because the doctor said she needed to rest more and move less these days.
With no other choice, Jiang Xia chose the wheelchair.
Zhou Fu heaved a sigh of relief!
The others, including Jiang Yang, were speechless.
So, he got a wheelchair for his sister-in-law because he was afraid she would get tired? The leader's way of thinking was indeed extraordinary!
Zhou Chenglei's expression remained unchanged as he said, "The doctor said you shouldn't overexert yourself."
Zhou Fu hadn't realized the situation, but when he heard the word 'doctor,' he became anxious. "You went to see a doctor? What's wrong?"
Jiang Yang glanced at Zhou Chenglei.
The leader pretended to be nonchalant, but his eyes sparkled with joy, and his smile was uncontrollable. Usually, the leader's gaze was cold and indifferent, but now he looked like a proud father, wanting to tell the whole world that he was going to be a dad!
Those who were already married and had children instantly understood!
"Congratulations, Leader! Your sister-in-law must be pregnant!"
"Uncle, your sister-in-law is definitely pregnant! You're going to be a grandpa!"
"Just look at the leader's suppressed excitement; he must be a dad now!"
Zhou Fu was taken aback. "You're going to be a father?"
He looked at his daughter-in-law and then at his son.
"Mhm," Zhou Chenglei replied, unable to hold back his smile, grinning like a fool.
The joy and happiness in his heart had been suppressed for two days, but now it burst forth like sunlight breaking through the clouds, radiating brilliance for all to see.
Jiang Yang and the others were amazed.
They couldn't imagine the leader being like this after getting married.
On his wedding day, he had also maintained a calm and detached demeanor.
Zhou Fu smiled, his smile mirroring Zhou Chenglei's.
No wonder they had been catching so many fish these days, their nets bursting with each catch, and their boat filled with fish every day. It seemed that they had a little lucky charm now!
From now on, their family would have two prosperity bringers, one big and one small, attracting both big and small fortunes. Who knew what other good things were in store for them?
"Xia Xia shouldn't tire herself out, so let's get on the boat quickly. Don't stand for too long," Zhou Fu said with a beaming smile.
Jiang Yang and the others quickly helped carry the large and small bags onto the boat.
The wheelchair was hung with luggage on both sides, and Zhou Chenglei's arms were also laden with bags. Jiang Xia held a large bag in her arms as well.
Many of these items were brought by their teammates when they came to visit Jiang Xia in the hospital.
Jiang Xia had also bought a lot, including two silk-filled quilts, which made her luggage especially bulky.
Once all the items were taken care of by their teammates, Zhou Fu carried the throne onto the boat.
With his hands free, Zhou Chenglei helped Jiang Xia onto the boat as well.
Yang Mei and the others congratulated Jiang Xia again.
Zhou Fu asked, "Are you still going to XSQD, or are you heading home directly?"
He was unaware of Jiang Xia's physical condition, and if she was fine, his son wouldn't have arranged for a wheelchair.
After all, being pregnant was different from being sick, and it wasn't as if she couldn't walk a few steps without getting tired.
Zhou Fu was a father to several children and a grandfather to several grandchildren. He had seen many pregnant women and was familiar with the situation.
Therefore, he estimated that there might be some health issues, which was why his son was so worried.
However, because she was his daughter-in-law, he didn't feel it was appropriate to ask too many questions.
Zhou Chenglei replied, "We're not going. Xia Xia wants to go home. I've already called Mom and told her."
He really wanted to take Jiang Xia to XSQD to see the coral reef. The weather was great, and the sky was so clear that not a single cloud could be seen. The sea there was as beautiful as a piece of glass.
In short, it was stunning, but he couldn't describe it, so he wanted to take her to see it for herself.
Some coral reefs can be seen above the water, but they are even more beautiful when viewed underwater.
After discussing with Jiang Xia last night, she decided not to go and would visit another time.
On the boat, she didn't have to work, and she could either sit or lie down as she pleased. She had asked the doctor, and there was no need to worry.
Traveling by boat was safer than by car, as cars could overturn, while boats only rocked when the waves were big.
But the weather forecast for the coming days was good, he had checked.
"Alright, then let's go home. Your mom will definitely be happy." After more than twenty days away, everyone was eager to return home.
"Okay. Dad, you and Jiang Yang will set off with the boat tonight. I'll keep an eye on Xiao Xia."
"Okay, I'll drive. You take care of Xiao Xia." Zhou Fu agreed happily.
Zhou Fu excitedly ran off to start the boat.
Today was a good day, so they didn't drag the net, and instead increased their speed to return home and make their partner happy.
She had been longing for a grandchild for a long time.
Zhou Chenglei helped Jiang Xia back to the cabin.
Earlier, Zhou Chenglei had packed away the bedding to make room for Zhou Fu to sleep.
Now, he took it out and made the bed.
"You lie down and rest." The bed was a bit high, so he carried Jiang Xia horizontally and placed her on the bed.
Then he went to pack their luggage.
He put everything in the cabinet under the bed, so they could take it out when they disembarked, leaving more space in the cabin.
Jiang Xia lay down and watched him pack, pointing to three bags and saying, "You don't need to pack those three. I bought them for Mei Jie and the others. You can take them and distribute them. They're all the same, one portion for each person."
Jiang Xia had prepared some specialties from Suicheng, snacks from the Canton Fair, imported chocolates, cookies, and two cashmere sweaters, one black and one white, as well as a set of imported skincare products. For the cashmere sweater, Jiang Xia chose white, considering that although it might get dirty easily, it would go with everything.
Jiang Yang and the others were Zhou Chenglei's sworn brothers who had been through life and death together, and they would continue to face dangers together at sea.
The large ship earned a lot of money, thanks to their efforts, so Jiang Xia prepared generous gifts for them.
They had given up their family lives and risked their lives to accompany Zhou Chenglei at sea.
"Okay," Zhou Chenglei set the three bags aside.
Jiang Xia watched and listened to the "putt-putt" sound of the ship's engine, feeling particularly reassured, and then she fell asleep.
Zhou Chenglei looked up and saw that she had indeed fallen asleep.
He covered her with a blanket, put away their things, and took the three bags to Jiang Yang, asking his wife to distribute them so that everyone got a share.
Yang Mei and the others felt embarrassed when they saw the gifts in their hands.
"These are too valuable! Together, they must be worth several hundred yuan," Yang Mei said.
"Yes, I usually can't even bear to buy these White Rabbit Milk Candies for the children, let alone these things that are full of sentiment. They look very expensive."
"I've seen this cashmere sweater at the mall, and it costs over a hundred yuan."
"I've also heard from a neighbor who works at a department store that this skincare set costs over a hundred yuan."
After looking at the gifts, they all turned to Jiang Yang, "These are too valuable. How can we accept them? Why don't you give them to Xiao Xia instead?"
Jiang Yang waved his hand, "These are prepared by my sister-in-law. Just accept them! She's pregnant now, and you can go home and see what's ripe in the fields or make some delicious food. Bring it with you next time you go to sea, and the leader will be very happy."
Upon hearing this, they all started thinking about what they could contribute from home.
The boat sailed smoothly with the wind and waves all night. The next day, at dawn, they first stopped at the city pier to let Jiang Yang and the others off, making it convenient for them to take a car home, and then they headed back to the village pier.
In the early morning, as the sun rose, the big ship docked.
Finally, they had returned to the little fishing village!
(End of Chapter)
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