Chapter 194: Can’t Force it

Chapter 194

Pei Jing kissed her on the cheek, he really felt very sorry for her.

After the new year, she would only be 22 years old. Originally not very old, but about to become the mother of five children.

And as her man, he was unable to accompany her and take care of her and the children.

She had already thoughtfully said he didn't need to send her back. If he couldn't even make it back for her giving birth, then he was really worthless.

Pei Jing only lightly kissed her, but Zhi Xia clung onto him.

Although they could only briefly caress each other, they couldn't do much.

Both of their breathing became heavy as they clung together. Afraid of pressing on her belly, Pei Jing could only stay below her.

After a while, they finally separated.

Her eyes were tinged red, her sweet scent was tempting everywhere, but he didn't dare move again.

It took a long time before they finally calmed down.

Zhi Xia continued showing him the nice things she had made for him.

After she left, there would be no more fresh meat, so she could only leave him dried meat and meat snacks.

There was also an life-prolonging elixir pill. The divine doctor sister said as long as it didn't get cold, it could save his life with this pill.

She had traded a lot of nice things for this pill.

...

Pei Chenye and Pei Wanqing clearly noticed that dad had become much nicer these past few days.

Of course, it wasn't that dad wasn't nice before, just that he didn't spend as much time playing with them every day like now. Although he always nagged them to be obedient and not bother mom.

The happy time only lasted a few days before they heard the news that they would be leaving with mom and uncle An Zhiqing.

Pei Wanqing was still confused. Although she had always known of the existence of grandpa and grandma, the last time she saw them was a fading memory. Being separated from dad to see them, she still felt somewhat unwilling in her heart.

The two kids rested on each of his legs as he hugged them snug against his chest. Even though it was less than a month separation, he already felt the reluctance in his heart.

Arriving at the station, he showed identification and safely escorted them to the train's sleeper car.

His gaze met with Zhi Xia's. With the whole car full of people, it wasn't appropriate to say anything. Everything was conveyed silently. Pei Jing suppressed the sadness of parting, reluctantly getting off the train.

Through the glass window he could still see Zhi Xia's figure, standing there until the train gradually went further and further away, finally disappearing from sight.

Wanqing mumbled in An Zhiqing's arms, then opened her eyes again, lashes still wet as she softly asked, "Where's daddy?"

"Wanqing be good, we're going back first. Stay at grandpa's for a month then you can see daddy again, okay?" Zhi Xia sat next to her and hugged her.

"Wah..." came muffled sobs but luckily she wasn't throwing a tantrum.

Pei Chenye also opened his eyes and held her little hand, saying "Don't cry anymore. If you cry mommy will also feel sad, she still has little brother and sister in her tummy who will be sad too."

"Okay I won't cry, wah... it's my eyes being bad, I don't want to cry," Pei Wanqing said as she went to pull Pei Chenye's hand again, "Big brother, my eyes don't listen, I don't want to cry, wah..."

Zhi Xia couldn't help laughing softly.

The little one cried herself to sleep again. The train ride didn't feel as intolerable as last time. On their previous train ride the two were still ignorant children. After getting over the initial sadness, they were now filled with curiosity.

The two little ones leaned against the window pointing at the passing plants and scenery, not giving Zhi Xia too much to worry about.

Returning to Jin City, it was already the 27th of the last lunar month.

"Zhi Xia, you haven't been back in a long time. Why not stay home for a while? Your sister-in-law was thrilled to know you're pregnant with triplets. She said on the phone before that she wanted to share in the happiness when you got back. Between us, we've been trying unsuccessfully to conceive for several years already. We should give big brother this chance right?"

Zhi Xia knew what An Zhiqing meant. He wanted to find an excuse to get her to go back to the An family, wanting her to mend relations with her parents.

But after thinking about it, she still said: "Let's go back to the Pei family first. Knowing we're back, the kids' grandfather has probably been looking forward to it. It's closer to grandpa and grandma's place too. First let the elders dote on the kids for a bit. When there's a chance I'll come by to see you guys."

"That works too. I'll send you back to the Peis first." An Zhiqing knew some matters couldn't be forced.

Plus he believed that without Gao Meiyun interfering, tensions between Zhi Xia and her parents could at least not worsen. They would surely fade over time.

Moreover, the greatest victim in this matter was Zhi Xia. Whether intentional or not, her parents ultimately inflicted secondary harm on her. It's normal she harbors some resentment.