The Reborn Sidekick Rejected The Male Lead-Chapter 330 - 320: Jiang Nanzhou’s Concealment

Last Sunday, Lu Jingqiu took Jiang Nanzhou to the beef soup restaurant for a meal, and Jiang Nanzhou then took her to the hospital for a physical examination.

Following that, they didn’t go anywhere else, as Lu Jingqiu stayed home and directed Jiang Nanzhou to air the quilts and switch to a slightly thicker one, and she put away the clothes for the season change.

Actually, most of them were Lu Jingqiu’s clothes, since Jiang Nanzhou didn’t have many, with most of them being undergarments as he usually had to wear his uniform when he was with his unit.

On Monday, her husband took her to school, but Luo Xinyue suggested that Shang Ze should take her because they had installed a cover on the side seat of her family’s car, which now wasn’t cold anymore.

This week, Jiang Nanzhou chauffeured her back and forth, making Lu Jingqiu feel incredibly comfortable.

However, this little sweetness didn’t last long, as on Friday, it was the Second cousin who came to pick her up.

Lu Jingqiu thought Jiang Nanzhou must have had something urgent.

Before she could ask, the Second cousin spoke up, "Qiuqiu, are you pregnant? Why didn’t you tell us?"

"Ah, Second cousin, you know?"

"Hmph, that kid Nanzhou told me."

Lu Jingqiu paused and said, "It’s not three months yet, we were thinking of waiting until after three months to tell the family. Mainly because if we tell now, my dad can’t come back, and it would just make him worry more. We thought we’d share the happy news when we go back to the Capital City for the New Year. Second cousin, what’s wrong?"

"What can be wrong? That kid Nanzhou wants to give up the opportunity his leader provided because of you; he is currently being chided by my dad. Also, your uncle called, and he asked you to call him after school; let me take you to make the call first."

"My dad, what opportunity?"

Lu Jingqiu was completely confused.

It was only once they were in the car did the Second cousin explain the whole situation to her.

It turned out Nanzhou’s performance in the recent competition was extremely outstanding, and the higher-ups felt it would be a waste to not use his talents, so they gave him a chance to further his studies.

"What, go to university, and at the National Defense University?"

"Yes, that’s right. You can’t get into that school by taking exams; admission is through recommendation quota, do you know how rare that is? Whoever comes out of there is a leader, occupying very important positions, specially cultivated. They are all highly valued. Such a great opportunity, and that kid Nanzhou actually wants to give it up, saying he is not at ease leaving you alone now that you’re pregnant.

Does he regard us as outsiders? My own sister, would I, as your brother, neglect you?"

During the whole journey, Lu Jingqiu silently listened to her Second cousin’s frustrated rant.

She was also upset, angry that he hadn’t told her such an important matter.

When they reached the phone booth and the call to her father’s office went through.

Lu Jingqiu finally breathed a sigh of relief, missing her father greatly, "Dad." Her voice carried a hint of grievance.

"Qiuqiu, how are you doing? How’s my grandson doing?"

"Dad, I’m sorry, I should have told you at once, making you worry. I’m fine, and Baby is fine too. I just had a check-up last week, and all the indicators are normal. In another week, it’ll be three months."

"Good, good. Come to Capital City for the New Year; dad will have people prepare more of your favorite foods."

"Okay."

"Also, Mingchao must have told you about Nanzhou’s situation. You should persuade him too, the opportunity is rare. Dad understands Nanzhou’s concerns, but we have to look at the bigger picture. Aren’t we just suffering for a few years? After these years, the future is much brighter. You’ll be graduated, the child will be older, and Nanzhou’s prospects are incomparable to what they are now.

Apart from our personal matters, let’s talk about the bigger picture. Right now, our country is in need of people like Nanzhou. The nation needs him. To sacrifice the family unit for the greater good, if he doesn’t even have this bit of awareness, then Dad truly misjudged him before. Qiuqiu, you’re a military spouse, you should understand him and also take on the responsibilities of the family.

Qiuqiu, Dad..."

"Dad, you don’t need to persuade me. I completely stand by your side. You’re right, opportunities like this are particularly rare. Regardless of personal or broader interests, he should go."

"That’s right, my daughter sees things clearly. That kid is just stubborn."

"Dad, maybe he’s a bit sentimental and can’t bear to leave me while I’m pregnant."

"Being sentimental and valuing relationships is good, but sometimes, we can’t just look at the present. Dad won’t say much more, you should take some time to talk to him."

"Okay, Dad, how are you over there? I can never reach you, and it always worries me. You have to take care of yourself. Don’t work too hard."

"Dad is fine, don’t worry. I’ve been busy lately, but during the New Year, I will make time to spend it with you."

"Good."

"How is your studying going recently?"

"Very well, your daughter is still as outstanding as ever. Don’t worry, Dad. With my uncle and Second Cousin here, I also have a bunch of friends."

"Okay, take good care of yourself. Buy whatever you want to eat, don’t skimp. Dad has to go now. I’ll call you again in a few days."

"Okay."

Lu Jingqiu hung up the phone and glanced at her second cousin.

Yang Mingchao sighed and said, "Let’s go and see how your uncle is lecturing your man."

"Second Cousin, I won’t go."

"Why? Feeling sorry for him?"

"No, just let Uncle give him a good lecture. If I go, Uncle might be concerned since I’m there."

"...You’re right. Anyway, when I came, he was being scolded by my dad and didn’t dare to lift his head. Hey, it’s just three years. After three years, everything will be good. Qiuqiu, will you miss him?"

"Second Cousin, it needs three years, huh."

"That’s right. After that, he’ll be a university graduate. He’s only got a junior college degree now, right? Junior college graduates aren’t as sought after as university graduates. Just watch, when your batch of university graduates finish, you’ll be the most valued in your units. Currently, the National Defense University is still using recommendation spots, but next year they will start openly enrolling students. There will be more people with such talents then. With intellectuals, those with lower education levels, unless they’re exceptionally outstanding, tend to face restrictions easily."

"Okay, Second Cousin, you seem to understand this even better than Nanzhou."

"Ha, it’s easy for me to talk since I don’t have to deal with it. I heard that Big Brother also wants that recommendation spot and is working hard for it."

In his previous life, Big Brother struggled for many years to obtain a recommendation spot, and by that time, he was already in his thirties. If there’s a chance now, it would be best to seize it while young.

Lu Jingqiu asked Yang Mingchao to take her home. At home, she sighed repeatedly.

She knew this was good for Nanzhou and that he should go, but the thought of a long-term separation filled her with fear.

She was unsure if she could handle everything alone once the baby was born.

But she was never one to wallow in self-pity. In the few hours that Jiang Nanzhou hadn’t returned, she had thought through a lot, encouraged herself, and came up with many solutions. Life, as long as one doesn’t find it difficult, there’s nothing that can’t be overcome.