Chapter 1246: There Is Still Hope in Life

Liu Xin'ai's eyes shifted.

Then, she thoughtfully offered a suggestion: "Since you are so experienced, you could open a class in the future, aimed at novice pregnant women, to talk about your experience."

"Oh, that won't do. My little bit of experience is at most enough to offer some guidance to those around me."

While speaking, Xiao'an walked in through the door, carrying ginger tea.

Liu Xin'ai turned her head and asked casually: "Why did it take so long to come back?"

It was this very question that made Xiao'an's eyes flicker.

Lowering her gaze, she replied: "It's just... the hot water ran out, and I was waiting for more."

In truth, this had nothing to do with the hot water.

It was the housekeeper who had stopped Xiao'an to ask about the situation inside the room.

Xiao'an did not want to say, so she was scolded by the housekeeper.

And the two women in the room, seeing Xiao'an like this, knew she was making excuses.

Actually, even if Xiao'an didn't say it, Liu Xin'ai could guess a little.

And that answer made Liu Xin'ai's expression darken slightly.

Xiao'an set the ginger tea down and said to Jiang Baobao: "There is another bag left at the door. It is yours, Mrs. Li, right? I brought it over for you."

Jiang Baobao took a look and then patted her forehead in annoyance: "It really is mine. Heavens, I forgot it completely! Xiao'an, thank you!"

Xiao'an's expression softened because of this thank you.

And with a smile, she took the initiative to hand over the bag.

Jiang Baobao took a box out of the bag.

This box was very large, and as soon as it was opened, two balls of white fluff could be seen.

Seeing this, Xiao'an asked curiously: "Is this... a puppy?"

Jiang Baobao said with a smile: "Wrong answer, they are slippers."

Slippers!?

This was the first time Xiao'an had ever seen such fluffy slippers!

How comfortable they must be to wear on one's feet!

Just as Xiao'an was marveling, she saw Jiang Baobao take the slippers out and hand them to her: "Go let Xin'ai try them on."

"Yes!"

Xiao'an nimbly placed the slippers by Liu Xin'ai's feet and carefully put Liu Xin'ai's feet into them.

Then she looked up and asked: "Madam, are they very soft and comfortable?"

"Indeed, I can't bear to step on them."

"If it were me, I wouldn't bear to either. These two shoes tied together could even be used as a plush toy."

Xiao'an's innocent words made both Jiang Baobao and Liu Xin'ai smile.

After laughing, Liu Xin'ai asked Jiang Baobao: "These aren't ordinary slippers either, right? Are they specifically for pregnant women?"

"You guessed wrong. These really are just ordinary slippers. If there is any one thing special about them... it's that they are quite good-looking."

Heh, they were indeed very good-looking.

Liu Xin'ai looked down at her new slippers, a faint smile on her lips.

And Jiang Baobao, thinking of something at this moment, urged: "Remember to wear soft and wide shoes from now on, because your feet will swell in the later stages, and shoes that are too narrow won't fit."

Hearing this, Xiao'an squatted by Liu Xin'ai's feet and took a look.

Then she let out an "Oh": "Why does it feel like Madam's ankles are already a little swollen now?"

Liu Xin'ai didn't feel it.

Now that she lifted them to look, it seemed... they were indeed swollen.

Jiang Baobao said: "You must be seeing things, how could they be swollen already?"

"I'm not seeing things, it's true."

"Ah, that's too early. I only started swelling in the later stages."

Jiang Baobao's words made Liu Xin'ai suddenly nervous, and she asked: "Will there be any problems?"

Seeing that Liu Xin'ai was too nervous, Jiang Baobao hurriedly comforted her: "As long as the prenatal check-up results are fine, you can rest assured. After all, everyone's constitution is different, so don't worry too much."

Liu Xin'ai didn't want to worry either.

It was just...

That was difficult.

Liu Xin'ai looked down at her ankles and murmured: "Is there any way to relieve it?"

"Of course there is. My husband helps me massage them, you could also let..."

Jiang Baobao's words were not finished, and she fell silent.

Because she realized she had mentioned something very unlucky.

Liu Xin'ai, however, seemed indifferent.

She said with a smile: "Xiao'an can help me."

Being named, Xiao'an hurriedly said: "That's right, that's right, my skills are very good."

As Xiao'an spoke, she began to massage.

Her pressure was neither light nor heavy, and it felt quite comfortable on the ankles.

Seeing this, Jiang Baobao even said: "Yes, how could I have forgotten the capable Xiao'an."

Hearing this, Xiao'an smiled honestly.

Because she was caught off guard, Xiao'an blurted out: "Actually, Madam is overthinking it. Madam never leaves the room and lies in bed every day; it would be impossible not to swell."

These words... made Liu Xin'ai change her expression.

She hurriedly said, "Alright Xiao'an, don't say any more."

Xiao'an still did not know why Liu Xin'ai would not let her speak, so she looked up at her.

Then she saw Liu Xin'ai's frowning appearance.

At the same time, a slightly sharp questioning from Jiang Baobao rang in Xiao'an's ears: "Qin Yiyan, is he not allowing you to leave the room?"

Oh no, this is bad!

Only then did Xiao'an realize that she had let something slip!

Liu Xin'ai, however, became increasingly calm and explained, "It is I who do not want to walk around, because my body is weary."

Jiang Baobao did not speak.

It was very obvious that she did not believe such an explanation at all.

Liu Xin'ai did not continue speaking either, but instead let her gaze fall back onto her slippers.

She looked at them for a moment, then said, "Actually, I would prefer a golden pair."

This request...

Made Jiang Baobao feel slightly surprised, and she even asked, "You like this color?"

When she asked the question, her tone was not very certain.

Because based on Jiang Baobao's understanding of Liu Xin'ai, this woman would not like such an ostentatious color.

But Liu Xin'ai gave a definite answer: "Yes, perhaps everything around me is too dull, so I unconsciously started liking things that are a bit brighter."

Hearing Liu Xin'ai say this, Jiang Baobao nodded in understanding.

She actually felt it was understandable.

It was just that pinning one's hopes on a change of color...

Was ultimately just a reflection in the mirror or the moon in the water!

Jiang Baobao pursed her lips.

Her mood was stifled.

But the next instant, she gripped Liu Xin'ai's hand, her voice impassioned: "As long as you keep going, there is hope in life! Besides, you still have us!!"

Jiang Baobao's words were clearly hinting at something.

Liu Xin'ai heard it too!

But she... did not dare to have too many expectations.

Because she had already been disappointed too many times.

Every time she watched hope slip through her fingers, the feeling was so painful it made her want to die!

If it happened one more time...

Liu Xin'ai really did not know if her fragile nerves could withstand another failure.

Just as Liu Xin'ai was lost in thought, she felt the pressure on the back of her hand increase.

Liu Xin'ai did not want to let down her friend's good intentions, so she smiled and nodded.

But only Liu Xin'ai herself knew how uneasy she was.

To alleviate the negative emotions in her heart, Liu Xin'ai took the initiative to bring up something else: "The ginger tea is about to get cold, drink some."

Jiang Baobao happened to be thirsty, so she picked up the cup and took a sip.

Jiang Baobao looked at the man in front of her, her heart feeling as if it had been pricked by a needle.