Transmigrating into a Book in the 80s: After Giving Up, I Was Pampered by a Rough Man

The aroma gradually wafted out of the kitchen.

First comes the deliciousness of the fish soup, followed by the rich aroma of steamed fish with scallions and ginger.

Qian Weimin tried to get up and sneak into the kitchen several times, but Ahai stopped him each time.

"Boss, Mr. Lu said you shouldn't go in and cause trouble."

"Why would I cause trouble? I'm just going to learn from their advanced experience."

"Last time you were learning to make soup, you almost cracked the clay pot."

"..."

Qian Weimin took a deep breath.

"Ah Hai, I see you're getting bolder and bolder."

Ah Hai immediately fell silent.

Not long after, Lu Ting brought out the first soup.

The casserole contains a milky white fish head soup with a few slices of ginger and a small handful of goji berries.

Lu Ting first served Jiang Mian a small bowl and placed it steadily in front of her.

I gently stirred it with a spoon to make sure it wasn't too hot before letting her drink it.

"Try it."

Jiang Mian lowered her head and took a sip, her eyes instantly lighting up.

"It's so fresh!"

Seeing that she liked it, Lu Ting's tense facial features relaxed a bit.

"Drink slowly, there's more food coming up."

Qian Weimin was getting restless.

Lu Ting then slowly served a bowl to both him and Ah Hai.

Qian Weimin was stunned after taking the first sip.

He looked up, his expression very serious. "Brother Lu."

"It would be a huge loss to Hong Kong's culinary scene if you didn't open a restaurant."

Lu Ting brought out the steamed fish and replied indifferently, "I'm not opening it."

Qian Weimin immediately chimed in, "I know, I know, you're going to cook for Doctor Jiang."

Jiang Mian watched this scene with a smile, quite satisfied.

The dishes on the table were quickly laid out one by one.

The steamed fish pieces were drizzled with boiling hot oil, instantly releasing the aroma of shredded scallions and ginger.

The braised fish pieces have reduced the sauce until it thickens, resulting in a bright red color that looks incredibly appetizing.

The fish ball soup was served separately in a small bowl. The fresh fish maw was steamed until it was tender and smooth. Jiang Mian couldn't stop eating it after just a couple of bites.

Qian Weimin originally wanted to maintain the composure of a Hong Kong businessman, but he completely gave up on that as the meal progressed.

"Ah Hai, give me more rice!"

Ah Hai's bowl was almost empty too. "Boss, I'd like some more."

"Let's add some together!"

Jiang Mian was amused by the two clowns and felt much more relaxed, as her mental energy, which had been expended over the past few days, was greatly reduced.

Lu Ting didn't say much, he just focused on serving food to Jiang Mian.

"You can have this fish maw."

"Drink another half bowl of soup."

"Eat fewer fish balls; they're hard to digest if you eat them at night."

Jiang Mian finally couldn't help but look up after eating half of her meal.

"Honey, you should eat some too."

Lu Ting hummed in agreement and ladled himself a small bowl of soup.

He picked up the bowl and took a sip.

But the next second, his movements suddenly stopped.

Jiang Mian immediately looked at him, "What's wrong?"

Lu Ting put down the bowl, his brows furrowing deeply.

Something seems off.

Upon hearing this, Qian Weimin immediately put down his chopsticks.

"No way? Brother Lu, if there's even the slightest problem with this fish, I'll go and drag that fishing boat owner out right now!"

Ah Hai was startled and quickly spoke up.

"That's impossible. I saw it being collected from the fishing boat with my own eyes. The ice hadn't even melted yet."

Lu Ting shook his head. "The fish is fine."

After he finished speaking, he picked up his chopsticks again and took a small piece of steamed fish.

The moment the fish was brought to his mouth, the delicious aroma hit him, and his stomach churned violently.

Lu Ting immediately stood up and quickly walked to the balcony railing.

He braced himself against the railing with one hand, taking several seconds to recover.

Jiang Mian stood up abruptly, "Husband?!"

She walked over quickly, but Lu Ting raised his hand to block her.

"Don't come any closer, I smell fishy."

Jiang Mian ignored him completely and grabbed his wrist directly.

Where do you feel uncomfortable?

Lu Ting paused for a few seconds, his voice slightly hoarse.

"I don't know, I just suddenly feel a bit nauseous."

Jiang Mian frowned, just about to raise her hand to pat the man's back.

Suddenly, a long-lost system notification sound rang in my mind.

[Ding! Changes in the host's gestation state detected.]

[Congratulations, host: You are 5+ weeks pregnant, the fetal development is stable, and the mother's condition is good.]

Jiang Mian froze on the spot.

Pregnant...5 weeks pregnant?!

I...I'm going to be a mom?!

Jiang Mian subconsciously looked down at her flat stomach.

It was quiet there.

But the gold lettering on the system panel was clearly visible, showing no sign of a joke.

[The host has been detected to have stored a "pregnancy blessing package".]

The salted fish lying flat protection mechanism has been automatically activated.

[The male lead's protective instincts, loyalty, doting on his wife, and bond with her have been consistently off the charts.]

[System determination: The host is bound to a pregnancy-related bond.]

[Currently linked to: Lu Ting.]

[Bond Ratio: 90%]

[Current Bond Effect: Any discomfort experienced by the host during pregnancy will be primarily shared by the bonded partner.]

[System Reminder: Host, simply maintain a cheerful mood and relax. Leave the hard work to the male lead.]

Jiang Mian: "..."

She took a good look at herself.

No nausea, no dizziness, no discomfort.

Even those few bites of fish maw just now were quite delicious.

Now let's look at Lu Ting.

The tall man, standing at 1.9 meters, was frowning as the fishy smell made him look even more upset, though his complexion had improved somewhat.

She glanced down at her husband's nauseous and uncomfortable appearance, then looked at the line "5+ weeks pregnant" on the system panel.

Jiang Mian felt a mix of tenderness and a desire to laugh.

It turns out the fish wasn't the problem; I was pregnant.

Even more outrageous is that the pregnancy symptoms were transferred to Lu Ting.

The system panel is still flashing.

[Pregnancy gift packs are being distributed]

[Reward 1: 30 packs of premium pregnancy-supporting and health-preserving pills.]

[Reward 2: A complete guide to prenatal nutrition and diet ×1.]

[Reward 3: Mother and Baby Safety Amulet x1.]

[Reward 4: Newborn Constant Temperature Swaddling Set x1.]

[Reward 5: The physical enhancement buff for the bonded partner is upgraded; during pregnancy recovery, the male's physical recovery speed is increased by 100%.]

[Reward Six: Salty Fish Mom's Exclusive Comfortable Recliner x1.]

[Bonus: Fetal fortune value starts at full.]

[Note: The better the host's mood, the healthier the cub, the more the male protagonist dotes on his wife, and the more prosperous the family's fortune.]

Jiang Mian stared at the words "clown," and her heart trembled slightly.

Seeing that she didn't speak, Lu Ting became nervous first, "Mianmian?"

Jiang Mian looked up.

Lu Ting's expression had softened somewhat, but his eyes were still full of worry.

Even though he felt so nauseous, his first reaction was still that he was afraid of scaring her.

She suddenly felt an overwhelming urge to hug him.

But Qian Weimin and Ahai were still there, both of them incredibly nervous.

Qian Weimin was so anxious that he didn't know whether to stand or sit.

"Dr. Jiang, is Brother Lu alright? Should we call a doctor now? Doctors here in Hong Kong arrive very quickly!"

Ah Hai quickly chimed in, "I'll make the call right away."