168, Unease, Collecting Supplies

"Indeed!" Jing Qingmu agreed. Their family possessed unique physical constitutions, far superior to ordinary people. Throughout the years, they had never even suffered from colds or fevers.

Madam Jing placated everyone, yet a lingering sense of apprehension stirred in her heart. She couldn't shake the feeling that this child had arrived at a suspiciously convenient time!

Several months prior, they had once neglected to use any form of contraception. Back then, both of them figured that at their age, the chances were exceedingly low and conception improbable. Naturally, everything had passed without incident.

Yet, scarcely a month ago, on the very night the two children turned eighteen, this single accidental encounter had somehow resulted in pregnancy?

No matter how Madam Jing pondered it, the timing felt far too coincidental, breeding a subtle wave of unease. She couldn't tell if this child bore any connection to Yuanxuan's time-traveling abilities!

For now, however, she chose to keep these misgivings to herself, wishing to avoid causing unnecessary worry among the others.

Let nature take its course! Since the heavens had bestowed another child upon her, it was meant to be. Come what may, she would bring this baby safely into the world!

"Well then, this is wonderful news! Today truly is a wonderful day!" Mr. Jing laughed. Never had he, Jing Yi, expected to father a child in his later years. What a truly joyous blessing!

"Mom, you must take good care of your health now. I won't be able to stay by your side all the time," Jing Qingic said with a trace of remorse in her voice.

"Rest assured, Sister Chen is still at home, and I will be paying closer attention from now on. As long as you and Gaoshen are doing well, your mother and I will be at ease," Mr. Jing said in a deep, steady voice.

"Dad, Mom, please don't worry. I will take good care of Qingxin, and you must both take good care of yourselves as well," Gaoshen said with a solemn and earnest expression.

"Alright! Don't worry, I'll take good care of myself. This isn't my first time being a mother!" Madam Jing smiled softly. Glancing at her watch, she continued, "It's getting late. Follow me!"

Madam Jing led the group to the club's storage room. Upon opening the door, they found the entire space packed to the brim with supplies!

Jing Qingxin swept her gaze across the room. There were all kinds of daily necessities, dried grains and provisions, snacks and nuts, clothing and fabrics, medical supplies, and various sundries—a dazzling array that rivaled a full-scale supermarket.

The supplies prepared by her parents were extraordinarily practical. Mindful of the era she lived in, they had deliberately selected items with strong traditional elements.

Once the door was closed, Madam Jing turned to Qingxin and said, "Yuanxuan, store them away now!"

"Thank you, Mom and Dad!" Jing Qingxin said, deeply moved, and with a wave of her hand, she collected everything into her space.

Her parents were anxious about her life over there, worrying that she might not eat well or dress warmly. Thus, they had spent the entire afternoon procuring these provisions for her and Gaoshen.

Originally, Jing Qingxin had planned to go shopping with Gaoshen that afternoon, but Mr. and Mrs. Jing had stopped them after lunch. Considering how difficult Gaoshen's current journey through time was and how limited his stay, the couple strongly disagreed with wasting such precious moments on mundane shopping.

Therefore, they decided to handle the procurement themselves, allowing the young couple to fully enjoy a wonderful afternoon together.

When Jing Qingxin expressed her gratitude, Gaoshen gave a slight, respectful bow to the older couple.

Looking at the warehouse full of supplies, Gaoshen felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude toward his parents-in-law. Given the circumstances, he too wished for Qingxin to live a more comfortable life. He possessed no fragile male ego or misplaced pride that would make him spurn gifts from his wife's parents; he would never compromise Qingxin's well-being merely to prove some point to himself.

This was the heartfelt affection of parents toward their beloved daughter, and he had no right to refuse it. Instead, he would redouble his efforts to forge a better life for Qingxin!

If his parents-in-law struggled financially, he would certainly decline out of a sense of guilt, but he knew they were quite well-off. These provisions would not impact their lifestyle in the slightest, allowing him to accept them with a clear conscience.

Once Jing Qingxin had packed away the supplies, the group boarded a vehicle and returned to the villa.

By then, the bustling metropolis had donned its colorful nocturnal attire. Neon lights flickered amid a ceaseless stream of traffic, presenting a scene entirely different from the daytime.

Back at the villa, half an hour remained. Jing Qingxin stored the items she had bought during the afternoon shopping trip into her spatial domain. Then, from the "Glazed Brocade," she retrieved a variety of rare medicinal herbs, plant seeds, and various crafted pills.

"Dad, Mom, Brother, keep these medicines as a backup. Since I'm not home, I won't be able to pull them out for you at a moment's notice," Jing Qingxin explained. Communication between the two time periods was impossible. If the family faced a sudden medical emergency while she was away, they would be helpless. Thus, preparing a stash in advance was the prudent choice; she could replenish it the next time she traveled back.

Hearing this, Jing Qingmu flicked his wrist, summoning a small pile of items from the artifact chamber within his "Glazed Palace." His spatial storage held far too many treasures, and he hadn't even bothered to examine them all.

Besides, living in a peaceful, high-tech era where everything was convenient, they had little use for magical artifacts. Moreover, Madam Jing had repeatedly warned him never to casually disturb the items inside the artifact rooms, fearing he might inadvertently trigger some dormant formation.