Chapter 1538: Qingtang Is Pregnant

Chapter 1538: Chapter 1538: Qingtang Is Pregnant

Lin Tian’s parents, along with Liou Qingcheng and Bai Shishi, began their own training as soon as Lin Tian entered seclusion.

Two months passed, and breaking through to the initial stage of Martial Artist with the aid of medicinal help was neither fast nor slow, but everyone was quite satisfied. After all, they treated training as more of a pastime.

They chatted with family a bit, sharing the state after their breakthrough, enjoying a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

Lin Tian suddenly felt a lazy affection, thinking that staying in felt just as nice—it was quite comfortable living here, and he could stay close to his family.

This was something he had longed for the past year or so.

Everyone says that young people should prioritize their careers over their families. Lin Tian used to think so too. But now, his view suddenly reversed.

When mealtime arrived, Bai Shishi, feeling a craving, mentioned she wanted to have a meal prepared by Lin Tian, as it had been a long time since she had it.

The others joined in loudly agreeing, saying that celebrating Lin Tian’s breakthrough in seclusion with a welcoming feast was a must. Besides, with his spirit now high, cooking a few dishes would be no problem at all.

After Lin Tian’s two months of seclusion, Bai Shishi’s belly had grown two rounds larger. Calculating the time, it was soon approaching her due date. At this time, whatever she said was taken as gospel, not to be taken lightly.

Lin Tian sent Xiang Ming next door to invite his father-in-law and mother-in-law over, then slipped into the kitchen by himself, putting on an apron.

At that moment, Yu Yang, with disdain, said, "A gentleman should keep away from the kitchen. A big man like you cooking for your wife, it’s shameful!"

Lin Tian laughed, unconcerned, and said, "Master, how many years old is that idea? Nowadays, there are plenty of men cooking; it’s a sign of a man being considerate to his family."

"Hmph, look at your hen-pecked disposition, you should really be more assertive!"

Just as Lin Tian was about to reply, the closed door of the kitchen was pushed open by someone. Lin Tian turned his head to see it was his mom.

"Mom, why did you come in? You should just wait outside, I don’t need help." Lin Tian said with a smile, feeling warmly touched. In this world, the person who cared most about him was indeed his mom; no one else could compare.

Unexpectedly, Lin Tian was moved for less than three seconds before Zhang Nianping put on a serious face, speaking in a stern voice, "You think I came to help you? Dream on!"

Seeing his mom’s stern expression, Lin Tian’s heart skipped a beat, and he had a bad premonition.

Clearly, everything in the living room was going just fine with cheerful laughter. How did it turn like this in a flash? He hadn’t done anything wrong as far as he knew.

"Let me ask you, what’s the most important thing for you right now?" Zhang Nianping asked seriously.

Lin Tian scratched his head, unable to think of the right answer, and tentatively asked, "Breaking through to the Grotto Heaven Realm?"

Hearing these five words, Zhang Nianping raised her eyebrows, took a big step forward, and reached out to twist Lin Tian’s ear.

As a Golden Core expert, Zhang Nianping, it’s not just pulling ears, even with a knife, she couldn’t cut his ear off, let alone make it hurt. Besides, as a mom, why would she be rough with her son?

But to make his mom feel better, Lin Tian exaggeratedly let out a miserable scream, like a pig being led to slaughter.

"Grotto Heaven Realm, Grotto Heaven Realm. Have you trained yourself silly? I’m telling you, the most important thing right now is you giving me some grandchildren, understand?" Zhang Nianping nagged on.

Lin Tian nodded repeatedly, replying, "I understand, I understand. But isn’t Shishi about to give birth? Why are you in such a hurry? Even if your son is the best ancient doctor in Celestial Dragon Continent, he can’t deliver your grandchildren that early, can he?"

With even more anger, Zhang Nianping twisted Lin Tian’s ear half a circle again, snapping, "Look at you, you have so many wives, yet only Shishi is pregnant. Why aren’t you putting in more effort?"

"..." Lin Tian felt very innocent.

Letting go of her son’s ear, Zhang Nianping said, still upset, "Alright, stop screaming, I know it doesn’t hurt."

His poor acting uncovered, Lin Tian chuckled awkwardly, standing there obediently in a manner ready to be lectured.

"Xiaotian, Mom knows you’ve been understanding and thoughtful of your parents since you were young, but some things you can’t hide from me. Now confess, what have you done?" Zhang Nianping stood with hands on her hips, looking like she was conducting an interrogation.

Lin Tian opened his mouth in shock, tentatively saying, "I... haven’t hid anything from you."

Lin Tian thought hard and truly couldn’t recall.

Zhang Nianping looked at Lin Tian, sighed softly, and said, "You, you, put rest to all of Mom’s worries except for matters of love. I have to remind you, about that girl Qingtang. Go ahead and explain."

In an instant, Lin Tian’s face turned liver-red. Relationship matters... that’s what it was about.

He finally understood why his mom wanted to talk to him privately in the kitchen. It was really awkward to bring it up in front of Bai Shishi and the others.

Since his mom asked directly, there was no hiding it.

"She and I... um, we have that kind of relationship too..." Lin Tian spoke with increasing guilt. Having four beautiful wives and still sneaking around wasn’t something to boast about, especially not in front of Mom.

"Hmph. Only thinking of it now? Let me ask you, why did you run to South City overnight with Shishi and Qingcheng and leave Qingtang back in Kanyue City? An unfaithful heart attracts more hate than a flirtatious one, you know?"

Scolded, Lin Tian could only nod like a schoolboy, not daring to contradict.

"Mom, actually I wanted to bring her along. I called her late at night but she is working on a crucial cancer research project at the institute and didn’t want to come. Besides, it’s very safe there, so I didn’t bring her."

Zhang Nianping’s brows subtly relaxed, asking, "Is this true?"

"Mom, would I dare to lie to you about this? There’s no need to."

Finally, Zhang Nianping lightly patted her chest, speaking softly, "That’s good, that’s good."

Suddenly, Lin Tian reacted, his eyes widening as he asked, "Mom, how did you find out about this?"

His affair with Zhao Qingtang had only been mentioned to Miaoqiu, and with her personality, she wouldn’t have gossiped around.

Zhang Nianping glanced at Lin Tian again, disdainfully saying, "You just thought of asking? Let me tell you, your master’s calls reached me."

Lin Tian was taken aback again, "How did master find out?"

"Hmph! Qingtang’s belly started showing, and your master is known as the first ancient doctor. He can tell if a woman is pregnant at a glance. Could this escape him? He called straight away asking what’s going on with the Lin Family, leaving a pregnant daughter-in-law in distant Kanyue City while their precious Zhao family granddaughter isn’t favored like Shishi and Qingcheng."