The Beautiful Stepmother from the Eighties: Marrying a Factory Director to Raise Kids

Chapter 447

It wasn't that he looked down on these current children, but as someone who had been through it, and since Zhou Yueshen wasn't getting any younger, he felt the need to remind him.Lest he regret it when it was too late.

Not to mention that human nature is unpredictable. Especially in a family like theirs, the children might be small and naive now, but once they grew up and had their own thoughts, seeing the family fortune, how could they not fight for it?

Once interests were involved, even the best relationships would become worthless.

But biological children were different; no matter what, they would remember that these were their parents and provide for them in their old age.

Among the bosses around him, whose family didn't have a few illegitimate children or siblings?

They all fought tooth and nail for money.

Logically speaking, a smart person like Zhou Yueshen shouldn't have missed this point. As a brother, he was genuinely thinking of him, not looking down on girls. But seeing the look of pleasant surprise on his face, it seemed a bit strange.

Could it be that he really wanted a daughter?

Seeing that the whole family's expressions were different from what he expected, he couldn't help but ask in confusion, "Don't you guys want a son?"

Si Nian corrected him, "No, whether it's a boy or a girl, we are very happy. We don't care about that."

Hearing this, Chen Nan's eyes became a bit complicated, feeling that Si Nian was just comforting herself.

After all, women cared even more than men about whether they were pregnant with a daughter or a son. Everyone hoped for a son for their firstborn, and wanting a daughter later on was considered normal.

So he smiled and said, "Yes, a son or a daughter is good, but you still have to have a son in the future." He reminded Zhou Yueshen.

Hearing this, Si Nian felt a bit disgusted.

Whether they would have more children in the future was a matter between husband and wife. What did Chen Nan mean by constantly asking this question?

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Although she understood that men in this era valued these things, it was also true that it was unpleasant to hear.

She respected it, provided it didn't fall on her.

Zhou Yueshen said lightly, "I'm perfectly happy with a daughter. Having a daughter is enough."

Having a child was not easy; it easily took a year. Not to mention the impact on Si Nian, seeing her uncomfortable sometimes made his heart ache.

If having a daughter really had less of an impact on her than having a boy, as he said, then he would be even more willing to have a daughter.

Chen Nan put on a caring appearance. You could say he lacked intelligence, yet his company was so big; you could say he was intelligent, yet he couldn't read the room at all.

Si Nian could roughly see through this person. In his eyes, women were just accessories. Being able to give birth to a son for him was good, and nothing else mattered. That was why he could casually say such pressure-inducing and uncomfortable things right in front of her.

Si Nian had never dared to agree with such people, and now she lost her good expression, saying indifferently, "If you insist that I must give Lao Zhou a son, then I really can't do it. Otherwise, why don't you introduce someone to him? I think that Assistant Chen is pretty good."

"Uh..." Cold sweat slid down Chen Nan's forehead, and his face turned somewhat livid.

He really didn't think there was anything wrong with Secretary Chen. Why did these women all think this way?

Giving Secretary Chen to Zhou Yueshen wasn't to harm him; he just thought that since she had worked with him for so many years, she was experienced and could help him.

He still wanted to say something.

His wife beside him threw down her chopsticks, "Chen Nan, are you done yet? Eat if you want, if not, get out of the way. Looking at you here is an eyesore and ruins my appetite."

In the past, during her first pregnancy, her parents-in-law gave her a lot of pressure, saying that the firstborn must be a son to be a good symbol, and whoever had a girl as their firstborn would never be able to have a son later, and so on.

It made her panic all day long and unable to eat. She was terrified of giving birth to a daughter and being looked down upon.

Her husband didn't stand on her side either. Although he was good to her, in this regard, he also sided with his parents.

He also thought she must give him a son.

That pregnancy tortured her so much that it left a shadow. Later, although she still wanted a daughter, out of a retaliatory mentality and the impact of the previous one, she wouldn't be willing to give birth even if they begged her.

That was why they only had Chen Haoran.

It was bad enough to apply that kind of thinking to herself, but now he was meddling in other people's business.

Thinking he was doing it for their own good.

Not reading their expressions at all.

Miao Chunhua felt ashamed of this husband from the bottom of her heart.

In her view, Si Nian's current state was very good. Whether it was a son or a daughter, as long as she didn't suffer, that was the best.

Chen Nan was given attitude by his wife, but he didn't dare to say much. He muttered a couple of sentences and looked at Zhou Yueshen, hoping he would speak up for him.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Yueshen said coldly, "Lao Chen, I treat you as a friend, and I hope you respect my wife. If you don't even have basic respect for women, then we shouldn't interact in the future."

Chen Nan's face instantly turned ugly.

He finally realized that he had gone a bit too far. This kind of thing should be said in private, not face-to-face like this.

He was incredibly embarrassed.

This meal seemed a bit oppressive because of Chen Nan's words.

They finally finished dinner. The children stopped playing and helped clear the table, washing the dishes and wiping the table.

Knowing he was in the wrong, Chen Nan was too embarrassed to stay longer. He said a few words to Zhou Yueshen and took his leave.

Si Nian didn't really care what he said. Most people in this era were like this, and she could actually understand. Anyway, he wasn't her relative; what he said was just like a fart, gone once it passed.

Her mindset wasn't so poor that she would be sad over these words.

But seeing that the children didn't dare to go play, and Zhou Yueshen was staying by her side the whole time, carefully watching her expression...

She found it amusing.

"Why are you all surrounding me? Not going out to play?"

"Mom, that uncle is bad. He said having a younger sister is bad."

The children were sensible now, so they naturally understood what the other party meant.

Back in the village, they had heard some adults say that girls were money-losers.

They only liked having sons.

They didn't expect it to be the same here.

Si Nian rubbed her son's head: "That's because he doesn't have a daughter and doesn't know how wonderful daughters are, so he thinks daughters are bad. We won't stoop to his level."

Zhou Zehan nodded heavily.

Zhou Yueshen touched her belly and said in a deep voice, "Nian Nian, don't feel pressured. I meant what I said, I like daughters."

Si Nian nodded, "I know, I didn't take it to heart."

Actually, seeing Zhou Yueshen almost fall out with Chen Nan just now, she had been a bit worried.

Seeing that she truly wasn't sad, the big one and the little ones all breathed a sigh of relief.

No matter how comfortable the New Year days were, they passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, spring arrived.

Zhou Yueshen's plan received support. Now their factory was manufacturing an affordable electrical appliance, wanting to test the waters here first before expanding outward.

Zhou Yueshen didn't do his subsequent work at home, and he also changed to a male assistant.

Si Nian and the children soon started school. Her pregnancy was now showing. Although she did not mind it herself, it was annoying when people constantly asked about it. So, Si Nian made a point to wear looser clothes to hide it, heading straight home after classes.

But recently, perhaps because of her heavy course load, Si Nian felt as if something was weighing her down. Regardless, she was in a bad mood.

Especially since her belly had grown, Zhou Yueshen seemed to be intentionally keeping his distance from her, treating her like some fragile object.

Before, she used to complain that his body was too hot and did not want to snuggle close to him.

But now that he was not pressing up against her, she could not help but overthink.

She wondered if Zhou Yueshen was disgusted by her growing belly, her changing figure, and her fading beauty.

Women are incredibly sensitive when it comes to changes in their appearance and figures.

Especially someone as vain about her looks as Si Nian. A few months ago, she was still rejoicing and feeling lucky that she had not experienced any morning sickness.

But her belly grew just as it was supposed to, and her waist thickened significantly. For any girl, this was a massive blow.

She could no longer wear any of her old waist-cinching dresses.

She could not stop measuring her waist with her hands, fearing that after giving birth, her stomach would become wrinkled like some people's, never to return to how it used to be.

The more she thought about it, the more she regretted it.

That night, seeing Zhou Yueshen return and lie down next to her as usual without touching her, she could not help but shed tears.

Fortunately, Zhou Yueshen had sharp hearing. The moment she cried, he heard it. Startled, he quickly sat up and turned on the bedside lamp. Sure enough, seeing her twisted away from him with her back turned, her body trembling with each sob, he knew something was wrong.

He thought Si Nian was having stomach pains and anxiously asked if she was feeling unwell.

Hearing that his first concern was the baby again made Si Nian feel even worse. She felt he was being hypocritical. Someone used to say they did not want children, but now they talk about the baby every day.

He had been so firm about it back then that she really believed he did not want kids.

Sure enough, all men are the same.

Zhou Yueshen did not expect his words to stir up a hornet's nest. His usually steady gaze grew panicked. How could that be? I was just worried that your stomach was uncomfortable.

After saying that, he carefully lifted her into his arms, letting her sit on his lap while he wiped away her tears.

His rough fingers landed on Si Nian's increasingly tender and fair face; he did not even dare to apply any pressure.

Nian Nian, I am sorry, I did not mean it that way. Do not overthink it, okay?

Did someone bully you?

Si Nian turned her face away. Yes, someone bullied me.

Zhou Yueshen immediately frowned and said in a deep voice, Who? Someone from school?

Si Nian replied coldly, That person is far away on the horizon, yet right in front of my eyes.

Zhou Yueshen: ...

Influenced by hormones after getting pregnant, she had become a bit clingy, wanting to stick close to Zhou Yueshen from time to time.

But lately, after her belly had gotten slightly bigger, he had stayed far away from her.

This made Si Nian very angry.

Although she had heard that when a wife gets pregnant and gains weight, the husband might not say anything but would secretly feel disgusted. However, when this happened to her, she still found it unbearable.

Zhou Yueshen thought hard but truly could not figure out what he had done to make her angry.

But seeing that Si Nian's anger was genuine and not faked, his expression turned solemn. He wondered who had been badmouthing him in front of her. So, he took the initiative to admit his mistake. Yes, it is all my fault. I was wrong.

Si Nian: ... Why did that sound so off?

Did he really know what he did wrong?

Then tell me, what did you do wrong?

Zhou Yueshen: ...

Si Nian laughed out of anger and accused him, Fine, Zhou Yueshen. You have even learned how to brush people off now.

Zhou Yueshen's expression changed, his heart trembling. Nian Nian, do not think like that.

Seeing that he was genuinely frightened by her, Si Nian knew this man was completely straightforward, so she stopped teasing him. She said sullenly, I am your wife. Why are you keeping your distance from me lately? You have hurt my fragile little heart.

After saying that, she felt she was being a bit dramatic and turned her head away unnaturally.

Sometimes when she woke up and instinctively leaned into his embrace, she would find that he had retreated all the way to the edge of the bed.

Si Nian was furious.

At first, she did not think much of it, but as it happened more frequently, she could not help but overthink.

Hearing this, Zhou Yueshen froze for a moment, then did not know whether to laugh or cry. Just because of this?

He was built like a mountain, his whole body hard as a rock. After Si Nian got pregnant, she had become plumper, her skin tender and soft.

Normally, a slight bump would leave her bruised for days. She used to complain about how hard he was, saying it was uncomfortable to lean against him.

Therefore, Zhou Yueshen was worried about hurting her, which was why he had kept his distance.

He never expected that it would make her misunderstand and think he did not like her anymore.

Si Nian was indeed overthinking. Although her belly had grown, her limbs remained slender. It was just that she had become a bit fuller, and her old clothes no longer fit, giving her the illusion that her figure was ruined.

She and Zhou Yueshen had already decided that by June, she would take a leave of absence from school to stay home and give birth.

She could just make up the classes when she returned.

Anyway, she had already informed the school in advance.

But Si Nian never expected that something would happen at home.