Married to the army by mistake, abstinent boss becomes addicted to pampering his wife

Chapter 376 Extra Chapter 37: Birthday
Before she knew it, it was mid-August, and Yang Liqiong, who had gone to Heilongjiang Province on official business, finally returned to Chengdu.

It just so happened that it was her 26th birthday, so she booked a table at Rongfenglou Restaurant and invited a few friends to celebrate.

Yang Liqiong specially rode Chen Lan's motorcycle to pick up Jiang Moli.

Upon meeting, Jiang Moli couldn't help but give the other person a big hug.

"Qiongqiong, I've missed you so much since we last met."

Yang Liqiong hugged her back with a smile, but didn't dare to use too much force, afraid of pressing on her stomach.

After the hug, Jiang Moli pulled Yang Liqiong up and down, saying, "You've gotten tanned and lost weight."

Yang Liqiong chuckled: "You've gained a little weight, but you're still as fair-skinned as before."

Jiang Moli actually got a bit tanned in Menglong, and it took her a month to recover after returning.

Jiang Moli took Yang Liqiong's hand and placed it on her round belly. "Big baby, second baby, third baby, this is your Aunt Qiongqiong. Come on, say hello to your Aunt Qiongqiong."

As if understanding her words, a small bump appeared where Yang Liqiong touched her palm.

Jiang Moli smiled happily at Yang Liqiong and said, "Isn't my little one obedient?"

Yang Liqiong's face showed no smile. After staring at Jiang Moli's prominent belly for a moment, she looked up and said:

"Thanks a lot."

That simple sentence stirred up Jiang Moli's heartache.

Since she became pregnant, especially after people learned that she was carrying triplets, everyone around her was overjoyed and full of anticipation for the safe birth of the children. Outsiders envied her good fortune and luck, but few people really cared about her.

Admittedly, her in-laws took meticulous care of her, but the physical burden, emotional fluctuations, and mental stress caused by pregnancy were unbearable and she had to bear them all alone.

However, compared to others, she is also lucky.

Getting pregnant at the peak of your physical health means you only have to give birth once in your life. You'll be financially independent, without the economic pressure of raising a child, and you'll have a reliable father.

There's a saying that goes, "Happiness doesn't belong to the rich, nor to the poor, but to those who are content."

"It's alright, the babies haven't been too much of a hassle for me. I've only vomited three times since I got pregnant, and one of those times was because I ate too much and couldn't digest it."

Yang Liqiong was amused by her words, helped her onto the back of the motorcycle, and rode towards Rongfenglou.

"Have you chosen the names of the children?"

"The nicknames will be Da Zai, Er Zai, and San Zai. The formal name will be chosen after the baby is born."

Yang Liqiong chuckled upon hearing this: "Isn't it a bit too casual of you to choose this nickname?"

Jiang Moli crossed her legs and put her hands on Yang Liqiong's waist: "A humble name is easier to raise. I already love them very much by not naming them Dog Egg, Pig Egg, or Cow Egg."

The two chatted and laughed and soon arrived at Rongfeng Restaurant.

Yang Liqiong booked a private room.

It was still early, and only Chen Lan and Chu Shan were in the private room.

Yang Liqiong was unable to attend Chen Zhiyuan's wedding because she was out of town, so she specially invited the young couple to come together today.

Taking advantage of the quieter crowd, Jiang Moli took out a gift for Yang Liqiong.

A delicate gold necklace with a water ripple pattern, paired with a pure gold gourd pendant the size of a little finger, glitters under the light.

Chen Gang and Chu Shan were both amazed by the necklace's beauty.

"What a beautiful necklace! Which jewelry store did you buy it from?"

Jiang Moli went behind Yang Liqiong and put the necklace around her neck, while replying to Chen Lan, "I designed the design myself and had to go to several gold shops to make it."

Jewelry of that era was mostly handmade, and the craftsmanship and techniques were far less exquisite than those of later generations. She had to find several master craftsmen to make even a simple water ripple chain.

"No wonder I've never seen this style before, it's really beautiful!" Chen Lan exclaimed.

Yang Liqiong touched the gold gourd pendant around her neck, turned to Jiang Moli and smiled: "Thank you, you don't need to spend so much in the future."

Jiang Moli smiled and said, "Happy birthday! May you have good fortune and prosperity, and peace and good luck from now on."

"You too, may you and Sanzai be safe and sound."

Yang Liqiong took her hand and they smiled at each other.

The door to the private room opened, and Lu Tingting came in from outside, carrying a bag.

Today, she wore two small braids by her ears and a beige boogie dress, looking refined and elegant.

"Wow, your Tingting is getting prettier and prettier!" Chen Lan couldn't help but praise Jiang Moli. "Of course," Jiang Moli replied with a smile.

Lu Tingting blushed as the two teased her. She walked up to Yang Liqiong and handed her a wrapped gift: "Happy birthday, Sister Liqiong."

Yang Liqiong smiled and accepted the gift. "Thank you, please make yourself at home, don't be shy."

"Ah."

Lu Tingting walked over and sat down next to Jiang Moli.

Jiang Moli, cracking sunflower seeds, turned to look at her. "You're quite sensible, knowing not to come empty-handed."

Lu Tingting rolled her eyes at her, "Do you think everyone is as shameless as you?"

Jiang Moli: "There's nothing I can do about it. If I'm not thick-skinned, I can't withstand your sharp tongue, can I?"

Knowing she couldn't win the argument, Lu Tingting turned away angrily and spoke to Chen Lan instead.

Yang Liqiong chuckled as she handed the peeled peach to Jiang Moli, saying, "You two are still the same as before, always bickering whenever you meet."

Jiang Moli took the peach and said while eating, "Just teasing her."

Lu Tingting was the type who would fall for a flirt at the first touch. Hearing Jiang Moli's words, she turned her head, wanting to argue with Jiang Moli again, but her gaze was fixed on a familiar figure outside the private room.

……

On anniversary, he followed Chen Zhiyuan into the private room.

He wore a short-sleeved blue shirt and black trousers, with the shirt tucked into his waistband. He was tall and elegant, looking refreshingly unconventional yet composed.

"Sister Liqiong, we're late. This is my friend Brother Zhou, our anniversary."

Yang Liqiong stood up and gestured, "Welcome, Comrade Anniversary. Please have a seat."

After exchanging pleasantries, Chen Zhiyuan sat down next to Chu Shan, while Zhou Nian naturally walked over and sat down next to Lu Tingting.

Lu Tingting felt extremely uncomfortable.

Everyone in her family thought she and Zhou Nian were dating, and now Zhou Nian is sitting with her again, making it seem like they're really having an affair.

"meet again."

A deep, amused voice sounded in her ear, and Lu Tingting couldn't help but turn to look at him, "Why are you here too?"

"Didn't you invite me here?"

Lu Tingting's heart skipped a beat. "Don't talk nonsense. When did I invite you here?"

Anniversary glances up at the corners of her eyes, a smile spreading across her face: "I thought you wanted to know about my workplace."

The two clearly didn't want others to hear them, so they lowered their voices and unconsciously leaned their heads closer to each other.

To others, this scene appeared to be the two whispering to each other.

Meanwhile, Jiang Moli, Yang Liqiong, and Chen Lan were also whispering to each other.

Chen Lan: "I think they're quite proactive this anniversary, so there's probably something going on between them."

Yang Liqiong commented: "His family background and appearance are a good match, but he seems a bit too old."

Jiang Moli: "Being four years older is fine. There are advantages to being older. You are more emotionally stable, more mature, and have more financial resources. You won't be so stingy when you go out on dates."

Chen Lan nodded in agreement.

Meanwhile, Lu Tingting and Zhou Nian continued their conversation.

Lu Tingting scoffed at him, "Who wants to understand you?"

Zhou Nian smiled and said, "Let me introduce myself. I work at the No. 7 Middle School in the city."

Lu Tingting had clearly forgotten what she had just said, "You're a teacher? What subject do you teach?"

"Teaches history and also serves as the vice principal."

Lu Tingting was incredulous. "How old are you? You've already become a principal?"

Zhou Nian looked at her and said, "Whether or not someone can be a principal has nothing to do with age, but rather with whether they have the ability."

Are you very capable?

Zhou Nian didn't answer, but looked at her and said, "Have you noticed that you're becoming more and more curious about me?"

Lu Tingting's face flushed red.