Looking at Little Millet Cake's expression, it seemed as if his insistence would turn a baby boy into a girl.
Gu Nian couldn't help but laugh.
However, there was an old belief that children could see things adults could not.
They said to let a child look at the belly and ask whether it's a boy or a girl, letting the child's intuition guide them.
Gu Nian wasn't sure how accurate this was, but hearing Little Millet Cake's firm assertion, she felt a bit hopeful despite his own biases.
She also wanted to have a daughter, achieving the ideal of having both a son and a daughter.
"By the way, since it was said to be unstable before, should we go to the hospital for another checkup?" the old lady remembered and asked.
Gu Nian knew that the old lady was worried.
To ease her mind, Gu Nian agreed to go to Chutian Hospital with her tomorrow for another checkup.
"Do you have any particular cravings now?" Mu Lanshu asked.
When Gu Nian was pregnant with Little Millet Cake, Mu Lanshu was the only one by her side.
Therefore, no one understood better than Mu Lanshu how difficult it was for Gu Nian to eat back then.
Gu Nian stuck out her tongue and said, "This time, my appetite seems pretty good. I can eat anything except fishy things."
Chu Zhaoyang found it amusing and said, "When we were in Country Y, she suddenly craved spicy skewers. Fortunately, there was a hot pot restaurant nearby, and she got to eat them."
"You shouldn't eat too much spicy food. It can cause heat and isn't good for the baby," Mu Lanshu immediately said.
"Yes, it was only when the craving was unbearable," Gu Nian nodded obediently. "I will hold back."
"'Sour for boys, spicy for girls'!" The old man finally couldn't hold back his joy and laughed. "It seems I'll really get a great-granddaughter!"
"What does 'sour for boys, spicy for girls' mean?" Little Millet Cake asked, puzzled.
The old lady explained it to him.
Little Millet Cake immediately asked Gu Nian, "Did Mama like sour food when I was in her belly?"
Gu Nian thought about it and realized it was true.
"When you were in Mom's belly, I almost drank vinegar directly," Gu Nian nodded.
Little Millet Cake, thinking of the sour taste of vinegar, puckered his lips, and his little face scrunched up like a bun.
This look made everyone burst into laughter.
***
Because Chu Zhaoyang and Gu Nian had suddenly returned, Gu Licheng also came to the old residence in the evening.
Upon hearing that Gu Nian was pregnant, the usually heroic and strong man got teary-eyed, his eyes welling up with tears.
Gu Licheng blinked to hold back the tears and said, "I'll go to the hospital with you all tomorrow. I'll return to the police station after seeing Nian Nian's checkup results."
It wasn't just Chu Zhaoyang who had missed the first three years of Little Millet Cake's birth and growth; Gu Licheng had missed it too.
Now, he finally had a chance to make up for it.
Gu Licheng immediately said, "If you crave anything or want anything, just tell Dad!"
The old man was not to be outdone. "And tell Grandpa too!"
Gu Licheng: "..."
Why was the old man butting in at this time?
Chu Zhaoyang: "..."
Did they forget that he was the one who could take care of Gu Nian the best?
Gu Nian looked at the three generations of men vying to take care of her. This time, being pregnant with so many family members around felt wonderful.
In the evening, Chu Zhaoyang, Gu Nian, Gu Licheng, and Mu Lanshu were all asked to stay by the elderly couple, planning to leave for Chutian Hospital together from the old residence the next day.
The old residence was so spacious that even if they all came to stay, there would still be plenty of room.
Chu Zhaoyang was constantly worried about Gu Nian, not even trusting her to take a bath by herself.
He was afraid she might slip and fall in the bathroom.
"It's only been a month, and you're already like this. There are nine more months to go. How much more anxious will you get?" Gu Nian couldn't help but say.
Being pregnant wasn't as serious as he imagined.
"As long as I can be with you, I will," Chu Zhaoyang said.
"Do you plan to shower with me every day?" Gu Nian asked helplessly.
To her surprise, Chu Zhaoyang nodded without hesitation.
Gu Nian's eyes twinkled with amusement. "Seeing and touching but not being able to go further can be quite frustrating, you know."
Chu Zhaoyang: "..."
He suddenly felt a bit irritated.
This reminded him of their wedding day when Gu Nian, knowing she couldn't mess up her makeup and her wedding dress was hard to take off, kept teasing him without any consequences.
Now that she was pregnant, it was like she had a golden ticket to tease him without fear of repercussions.
Given Gu Nian's playful nature, Chu Zhaoyang suddenly realized the next nine months might be quite challenging.
Chu Zhaoyang looked at Gu Nian with a resigned expression, making her feel a chill down her spine.
He said, "The more you tease now, the more you'll pay later."
Gu Nian: "..."
She swallowed hard, remembering the times she'd teased Chu Zhaoyang and the subsequent consequences.
So, she obediently let him accompany her to the bathroom. She took a quick shower and hurried out.
It wasn't that Gu Nian was in a rush, but Chu Zhaoyang had little self-control, and she didn't want to test his limits by being naked in front of him without being able to do anything.
After Gu Nian finished her shower and put on her pajamas, Chu Zhaoyang stayed in the bathroom to take a cold shower.
Gu Nian thought this situation couldn't continue. Would Chu Zhaoyang take a cold shower every night?
Could his body handle that?
It was fine now that the weather was hot, but when it got colder, he would definitely catch a cold.