Chapter 621 Hurry Up and Get Pregnant Again

Chapter 621: Try for Another One Soon

Jiang Yu was now completely devoted to her daughter and didn’t want to expose Ning Ning to negativity, so she was deliberately holding back her temper.

As long as Wang Meili didn’t say anything outrageous, Jiang Yu could tolerate her presence.

"Honestly, you... How could you not even send word home after giving birth? I’m your own mother—I had to come check on you."

Jiang Yu replied indifferently, "Now that you’ve seen her, you can leave."

Wang Meili stiffened, feeling somewhat guilty when she remembered the incident where she had reported Jiang Ye.

But that was only because those two siblings were so disgraceful!

"Jiang Yu, I heard you’re planning to hire someone to take care of the baby?"

Jiang Yu gave a flat ‘mm-hmm’ and looked up at her.

"What do you want to say?"

Wang Meili swallowed hard. "Why pay outsiders? Since you’re going to pay someone anyway, why not give the money to me? I’ll come help take care of Ning Ning."

Jiang Yu coldly shoved her hand off. "No need. I already have help here. I don’t need you."

Wang Meili was displeased with her attitude. "Who else could be as careful as your own mother? I came here out of kindness to help, and now you’re putting on airs."

Jiang Yu scoffed. "My own mother? Could’ve fooled me. You’ve seen the baby—now get out of here."

Ignoring her daughter’s dismissal, Wang Meili pressed on, "You had a girl. Did Little He say anything unpleasant about it?"

Jiang Yu frowned. "Why would he say anything unpleasant?"

"Of course because you had a daughter! When I first gave birth to you and Jiang Ting, your grandmother hounded me for months. I couldn’t even get an egg during my confinement! Your father never said it out loud, but he wasn’t happy either. Men—they all want sons to carry on the family line. They’re bound to be unhappy with a daughter."

Jiang Yu’s expression turned icy. "Don’t spout that garbage in front of my daughter. Ning Ning is her father’s and my treasure. No one dares to say anything unpleasant in front of us."

Wang Meili tsked. "I’m only looking out for you! Take Jasmine’s case—she had a son, and her mother-in-law was so happy she treats her so well now. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. Get your body ready so you can have another one."

Jiang Yu’s patience ran out. She pointed at the door.

"Get out. I don’t want to hear another word from you. Don’t show your face here again."

Wang Meili was furious. "I’m only doing this for your own good—"

"Then call me ungrateful, then. I’ll have someone else deliver your allowance in the future. Don’t come by unless it’s necessary."

Jiang Yu’s coldness truly wounded Wang Meili.

Not only was she hurt, but she also felt wronged.

"I only gave you a bit of advice. If you don’t want to hear it, fine—I won’t say it!"

"Save it—just go!" Jiang Yu’s tone sharpened, startling Wang Meili.

Not daring to stay any longer, she slammed out, cursing under her breath.

The moment she stepped outside, Lin Hongxia jeered.

"Look who it is, Mommy dearest! Got the boot from your own daughter, huh?"

Wang Meili had never gotten along with her, so upon hearing her snide remark, she spat in her direction.

"You vicious old crone, serves you right to die without heirs!"

Lin Hongxia couldn't stand anyone bringing this up and shot to her feet, glaring daggers at her.

"Say it again, I dare you!"

Wang Meili snorted, "Your son is sterile—do I really need to spell it out?"

Jiang Ting, in a panic, rushed out to intervene.

"Mom, can't you just zip it for once?"

Wang Meili crossed her arms. "I wasn't even bothering with her. She's the one who asked for a beating."

She was already in a bad mood.

Old Lady Qian, hearing the commotion, snooped from her doorway.

"Auntie Molly, what's all this ruckus about? Just hurry up and get Jiang Yu pregnant again—have a son, and all your troubles will disappear."

This was exactly why Wang Meili had been kicked out by Jiang Yu, and she was already in a foul mood.

To her surprise, Lin Hongxia immediately chimed in, "Bah! As if sons are so easy to come by! Not everyone's destined to have one! Jiang Yu's just not cut out for it—she's fated to have daughters. Even if she tries again, it'll just be another girl!"

Wang Meili rolled up her sleeves and fired back, "Even if she has daughters, they'll still be better than your son! Your son can't even father a daughter—he's just useless!"

Enough was enough. Lin Hongxia couldn't take it anymore and lunged at Wang Meili, the two of them quickly getting into a physical fight.

Seeing this, Old Lady Qian hurried over, not forgetting to fan the flames.

"What are you two doing? You're in-laws! Pulling each other's hair like this—how disgraceful! Mrs. Lin, don't take it to heart. Auntie Molly here just speaks her mind. Besides, she's not wrong—your son really can't have kids."

Old Lady Qian clutched a handful of sunflower seeds, munching as she spoke.

"But Jiang Yu's facial features do look like she's not meant to bear sons. Daughters are fine too—just find a man to take in as a live-in son-in-law later."

Wang Meili, irritated, shoved Lin Hongxia aside and yanked Old Lady Qian by the hair, landing a few loud slaps.

"You bitch! I'll teach you to flap your mouth! Think having a grandson makes you special? I'll rip your tongue out!"

She and Lin Hongxia suddenly turned on Old Lady Qian together, beating her until she howled in agony.

In the end, it was Xu Lihua who stepped in, worried they might do real damage to Old Lady Qian.

Black and blue, Old Lady Qian lay on the ground, wailing like a banshee.

"Compensation! They beat me up like this—they have to pay up!"

Wang Meili clenched her fists again. "No money, but I can beat you up some more!"

Xu Lihua waved her off. "You brought this on yourself! If you hadn't shot your mouth off, would they have hit you?"

Old Lady Qian stubbornly insisted, "I wasn't wrong!"

But fear got the better of her, and she didn't dare pick a fight with Wang Meili further, scurrying off in defeat.

Jiang Yu listened to the commotion outside the whole time but ignored the whole thing.

She looked at the peacefully sleeping Ning Ning, her heart completely at peace.

She and He Tingyue had long agreed they would only have one child.

Ning Ning was her only child in this lifetime.

Jiang Yu held her little hand, her heart full to bursting.

That evening, He Tingyue returned.

"I heard your mom came by today?"

Jiang Yu nodded. "She stopped by, exchanged a few words before leaving."

Though He Tingyue hadn’t heard the conversation, he could guess Wang Meili’s words weren’t very kind.

He set Ning Ning down and then hugged Jiang Yu.

"Just ignore them."

Jiang Yu slipped her arms around his waist and smiled.

"I’m not stupid enough to take those words to heart."

He Tingyue gently stroked her hair. "Of course you wouldn’t. But I’ve heard it’s normal for women to be emotionally sensitive after giving birth. I was worried you might feel upset."

During this time, emotions can be sensitive, and even small upsets can snowball into something worse.

Jiang Yu chuckled. "That’s other people. I’ve been happy as can be every day. Though I’d be even happier if I could take a bath and wash my hair."

It had been a week since she gave birth to Ning Ning, and she felt like she was starting to smell ripe.

Thankfully, it was winter. If it were summer, it'd be downright miserable.

He Tingyue’s heart softened for her, and he would gladly indulge her—if not for Yao Xiangling keeping an eye out.

"Honey, hang in there a bit longer."

Jiang Yu pouted. "Smell my hair! It’s rank!"

He Tingyue obligingly sniffed it. "No, smells just fine to me!"

Jiang Yu glared at him. "Nonsense! Even if it did, I still feel awful! I probably have lice by now!"

Seeing her discomfort, his heart ached even more.

She had suffered through childbirth, and he'd give her the moon if he could.

"Once Auntie is asleep, I’ll get some water and let you wash secretly in the room. How’s that?"

Jiang Yu planted a loud kiss on him, overjoyed.

"I knew you'd come through for me!"