Rebirth in the 1970s: Refusing to Be a Side Character

Chapter 55: The Grand Finale

◎ Perfect~ ◎

In 1982, with the implementation of reforms and opening-up policies, the domestic situation was flourishing.

This year, Dong Jiaojiao officially graduated from university and was ready to fully invest herself in building her business empire.

However, something disrupted her plans—she was pregnant again.

The couple had originally agreed that their twins would be enough, but they ended up with another child.

Dong Jiaojiao recalled that it was probably during that time in her new office when Lu Jinzhu came to pick her up from work, and they couldn't resist some playful antics on the office desk.

Since there were no precautions at the office, they didn't use protection that time.

Who would have thought it would result in pregnancy?

Dong Jiaojiao vaguely remembered that next year, the country would enter a decade of stringent birth control policies.

At that time, it would be forbidden to have more children.

The most important thing was that Dong Jiaojiao loved kids.

In her previous life, she was persecuted and had no chance to have her own children. This time, since she was pregnant, she couldn't possibly terminate the pregnancy.

When Lu Jinzhu learned about the news, he naturally aligned with Dong Jiaojiao's decision.

Moreover, he liked children even more than Dong Jiaojiao did. The care for the older twins was mostly handled by him.

Dong Jiaojiao was busy with school and business, so Lu Jinzhu often brought the children to the office, having them with him during work.

Although it was possible to leave the care to a nanny, Lu Jinzhu preferred to take care of the children himself as long as he wasn't too busy.

Now that Dong Jiaojiao was pregnant again, Lu Jinzhu started to discuss with Chen Xuebin and others about reducing his workload to fully support his wife.

Chen Xuebin sighed helplessly, feeling like a disgruntled wife, constantly complaining to Zhang Zhenzhong.

If one didn't know better, they might think Dong Jiaojiao had stolen his wife.

To prevent such "unhealthy" work attitudes, Chen Xuebin repeatedly advised Chen Yuanjiang never to marry too early.

Even if he did get married, he should avoid finding a wife like Dong Jiaojiao, who was so clingy.

Clinginess was a persona created for Dong Jiaojiao by Lu Jinzhu.

To this day, Chen Xuebin firmly believed this, not knowing that the truly clingy one was someone else.

Whenever Dong Jiaojiao was busy with business and couldn't pay attention to him, Lu Jinzhu would sulk.

However, with Dong Jiaojiao now pregnant, she was naturally less driven than before.

She knew how to prioritize.

Deng Weidong, Ding Zhiming, and Lin Xiaoqiang were happy to share her burdens.

The three had become Dong Jiaojiao's right-hand men, managing the business proficiently. Dong Jiaojiao could take a one- or two-year break to focus on having her baby without any worries.

Thus, Dong Jiaojiao spent her days at home, leisurely, occasionally teasing the twins or reviewing accounts.

Perhaps because life was so enjoyable, the doctor advised Dong Jiaojiao to be more active during her eighth month to avoid too much labor during childbirth.

Already having gained considerable weight:

Dong Jiaojiao: ....

Her previous experience with the twins, combined with the support from Lingquan, made this pregnancy smooth. She ate heartily and stayed in good health.

Since she had little to worry about with the company running smoothly, and with Lu Jinzhu and the nanny taking care of the twins, she had ballooned in size.

And Lu Jinzhu, the wife-pampering fanatic, saw her through rose-tinted glasses, continuously complimenting her for not being fat at all.

Every day, he would dote on her, hugging and kissing her.

Dong Jiaojiao naively believed it....

Lu Jinzhu: Chubby and soft wife is truly delightful~

After leaving the hospital, Dong Jiaojiao was upset, glaring at Lu Jinzhu, feeling aggrieved:

"It's all your fault! Every time I asked if I was gaining too much weight, you said I wasn't. Now look, even the doctor is telling me to lose weight!"

Lu Jinzhu quickly admitted fault: "I'm sorry, dear. I didn't realize it was weight gain. I actually think you look great."

Seeing Dong Jiaojiao about to get even angrier, Lu Jinzhu swiftly changed the subject: "However, since the doctor said so, we should start dieting from today.

I'll accompany you on walks every day, reduce dinner portions, skip a small cake at afternoon tea, and cut out a bun at night...."

Dong Jiaojiao licked her lips, hesitantly saying, "I walked a lot today for the checkup and am quite hungry now. How about..."

"Darling, you're right. It's my oversight." Lu Jinzhu immediately agreed, "We'll start tomorrow."

"Alright, I'll do as you say! If I'm not full, I won't have the energy to diet!"

"Exactly, you're so smart!"

After returning home, Lu Jinzhu tirelessly began researching tasty, non-fattening, and nutritious diet meals.

His wife was already going through a tough time with pregnancy, and he didn't want her to suffer from poor meals.

Dong Jiaojiao, lounging like a pampered lady, munching on an apple, nodded in agreement:

"Exactly, I'm so ~ tired!"

The nanny, overhearing, hesitated but then obediently prepared small cakes, peach crisps, eight-treasure porridge, and fruit tea....

That's the amount for an afternoon tea.

The twins were particularly happy because they got to share snacks with their mother.

If mommy didn't eat, daddy and the nanny would never prepare these treats just for them.

Dad said children shouldn't have too many sweets because it's bad for their teeth.

But mommy wasn't so stingy.

Whenever they acted cute, mommy would let them have some.

They loved mommy so much~

Happy days always pass quickly.

Before long, it was October 1st, National Day, and Dong Jiaojiao gave birth to a plump "big" son.

Weighing a whopping 11 pounds, he shocked the entire hospital!

But Dong Jiaojiao seemed unfazed. The only discomfort was during labor, but after a while in the Lingquan, the pain was gone.

Lu Jinzhu's worried heart finally relaxed.

He held Dong Jiaojiao, with a face full of concern, and said, "Darling, you've worked hard, giving us another child.

We won't have more after this; three kids are enough."

When the nurse informed Lu Jinzhu of the 11-pound baby, he was startled, fearing Dong Jiaojiao might have complications.

Seeing her now full of energy, Lu Jinzhu decided this child would be their last!

Thus, he scheduled a vasectomy to be done after caring for his wife through her confinement.

Dong Jiaojiao lay on the hospital bed, with her loving husband on her right, her lively twins on her left, and her newborn son nearby.

At that moment, she felt immensely happy.