How to raise a random guy's wife

Xiao Lin Kong Qing: "..."

Kobayashi Megumi pinched Kobayashi Sora's chin, "Did you secretly... last night?"

"No."

"Really?"

"I am aboveboard and honest."

"You bastard..." Kobayashi Megumi bit her lower lip lightly, "You won't be allowed to do it after the baby is born."

Kobayashi Sora: "...Hmm?"

-

"Mom," Kobayashi Sora said, taking the various items her mother had brought, "why did you buy so much stuff?"

"I bought this for Hui and baby." Xiaolin's mother went straight to Xiaolin Hui as soon as she entered the door. "Hui, how have you been feeling lately?"

“Mom…” Kobayashi Megumi tried to get up, but her mother stopped her. “I’m fine now. Sora has been with me the whole time.”

Xiaolin's father glanced in Xiaolin's mother's direction and nodded to Xiaolin Kongqing, "Go to the study."

"Ok."

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law inevitably have to talk about private matters, which is inconvenient for them to discuss here.

"You're getting prettier and prettier." Kobayashi's mother reached out to help Kobayashi Megumi tuck her hair behind her ears and carefully examined her face.

“No way…” Kobayashi Megumi blushed slightly and shook her head gently, “I’m already like this.”

“Every era has its own beauty,” Xiaolin’s mother chuckled. “A young girl has her own beauty, a newlywed has its own beauty, and now has its own beauty.”

"Really?" Kobayashi Megumi asked, somewhat uncertainly.

“Of course, my opinion doesn’t matter.” Kobayashi’s mother calculated the time. “During this period… well, Sora is always honest, right?”

Kobayashi Megumi's face turned even redder.

"There's nothing to be ashamed of. It won't affect the child, and all your tests are normal," Xiaolin's mother comforted her. "Besides, it will help strengthen your relationship and calm your emotions."

"Mmm..." Kobayashi Megumi responded weakly.

Have you been having strange dreams lately?

Kobayashi Megumi was taken aback, subconsciously recalling what had happened before, "Huh?"

"Dreams during this period will be more vivid than usual, don't worry, it's a normal phenomenon."

"I see..."

"How is Kong Qing? Has she bullied you? You can tell Mom if you're upset."

"Kōshō is very good to me and has always been there for me." Kōbayashi Megumi smiled warmly and recounted everything Kōshō had done for her.

A variety of dishes, a variety of snacks, prenatal checkup arrangements, personal hygiene, daily massages...

“He was a little…” Kobayashi Megumi said, then suddenly remembered something she had forgotten, “Hmm, a little strange.”

"How to say?"

"It's just... he makes a lot of effort to do things that aren't necessary, like... he's deliberately torturing himself." Kobayashi Megumi frowned slightly. "What exactly is going on?"

"Oh?" Xiaolin's mother raised an eyebrow.

-

“It’s a good thing that Akane Akasaka wants to create ‘Chronicles of the Universe XIV’, but there are many things to consider. We can’t let her do whatever she wants just because you trust her,” Kazuki Kobayashi calmly explained. “The creative process needs the help of pressure. Otherwise, the creator will get stuck in an endless process and be unable to extricate himself. He will keep creating but will not achieve anything.”

"Ok."

“The Superstar project has expanded too much and has a wide impact. While we can’t rule out the possibility of malicious manipulation, some fans have indeed acted excessively. If… you don’t need to worry about this for now.”

"Ok?"

“You need to manage your household well.” Kobayashi Kazuki tapped the table lightly. “That Hashima Iori is quite good. Introduce one of my executive secretaries to him later and guide him in managing his fans.”

"Ok."

How have you been feeling lately?

"Huh?" Kobayashi Sora was taken aback when the topic suddenly turned to herself. "I'm fine, what's wrong?"

"Are you... sure?" Kobayashi Kazuki leaned forward slightly. "Perhaps you could look in the mirror before you answer me."

"I'm fine." Kobayashi Sora shook her head. "Compared to Megumi, what I did is nothing."

Kobayashi Kazuki narrowed his eyes slightly and tapped his fingers on the table one tap at a time.

Thump...thump...thump...

thump.

The tapping stopped abruptly, and Kobayashi Kawashima looked up. "Do you think you've done a good job?"

"No."

"So you think you did a bad job?"

Kobayashi Sora hesitated for a moment, "No, not exactly."

“Then you’re sick,” Kobayashi Kawashima concluded.

Chapter 494 Prenatal Anxiety

"Prenatal anxiety?" Kobayashi Megumi's eyes widened in surprise. "Can men get it too?"

“Yes, some men also experience anxiety before their wives give birth. This is mainly related to excessive tension about the unknown things that are about to happen and the failure to relieve mental stress in a timely and proper way. The symptoms of prenatal anxiety in expectant fathers include frequent feelings of fear and irritability, and even insomnia, loss of appetite, and an inability to concentrate on anything.” Xiaolin’s mother flipped through Xiaolin Kongqing’s notes. “Judging from your description and his current complexion, he is obviously quite anxious.”

"So that's how it is..." Kobayashi Megumi recalled Kobayashi Sora's recent behavior, "It does seem a bit off."

That makes sense when you think about it.

For a control freak like Kobayashi Sora, being overly nervous is perfectly normal.

“But…” Kobayashi Megumi said, puzzled, “He has already done very well. The fact that I am not anxious now is the best proof of that.”

“The reason is complicated. I used to think it was because of his personality, but after reading his notes, I understood.” Xiaolin’s mother picked up a book titled “Pregnancy Care Guide” covered with labels. “Look, he made a lot of marks in this.”

"Well, what happened?"

"Look, this book details the physical changes during pregnancy, various possible illnesses, the baby's development, and advice and precautions for expectant mothers, including dietary, sleep, and exercise recommendations..." Xiaolin's mother pointed to the markings in the book, "The important parts are here."

"This is..." Kobayashi Megumi narrowed her eyes slightly; her eyesight had recently deteriorated. "Advice for expectant fathers?"

"It's mostly about companionship and care," Xiaolin's mother said, turning the pages of the book. "The rest of the book is similar, about changing the layout of the house, taking walks with your wife, giving massages and cleaning, and so on."

Kobayashi Megumi read through the pages one by one, gradually noticing something amiss. "These markings..."

"He's getting more and more irritable." Xiaolin's mother flipped through the pages of the book to compare. "The lines were straight at the beginning, but they turned into wavy lines later on, and the lines became more and more messy as you went on."

“This reflects a change in his mood.” Kobayashi Megumi blinked. “Is it because of… these suggestions?”

As a control freak, Kobayashi Sora prefers to guide others rather than be guided.

So these suggestions made him... no.

Megumi Kobayashi rejected this idea.

Kobayashi Sora isn't your average control freak; he's a bit of an odd control freak.

His desire for control stems from his fear of the unknown, rather than from the enjoyment of control itself.

He does not develop a rebellious attitude towards being guided or advised when others provide guidance that leads to better results.

Kobayashi Sora's attitude toward his parents and Akane Akasaka reflects this characteristic.

So... what is the reason?

Kobayashi Megumi carefully observed the markings in the book and finally discovered the key to the problem.

Kobayashi Sora's notes on the advice for expectant mothers were very detailed.

I was very serious from beginning to end.

This is completely different from the increasingly irritable markings in the advice section for expectant fathers.

The answer is obvious.

He was anxious about the content of the suggestion.

To be precise, it is a stark difference between the two parts.

"The advice given to expectant mothers is very detailed, from descriptions and explanations of physical changes to arrangements and precautions for daily routines." Xiaolin's mother said with a hint of helplessness, "This level of detail reflects the various issues expectant mothers face during pregnancy."

"In contrast, the advice given to expectant fathers is rather vague. It's about companionship, comfort, and some other trivial matters," Kobayashi Megumi added. "This vagueness reflects the expectant father's... helplessness during his wife's pregnancy."

“Kong Qing wanted to do better and more, but he kept repeating the same few words: accompany your wife, soothe her emotions, and take good care of her.” Xiao Lin’s mother’s finger traced the part about advice for expectant mothers. “The stark difference between the two pieces of advice made him clearly realize that everything you and he are going through is completely different.”

As Kobayashi Megumi strokes the marks on the book, it's as if she can feel the emotions Kobayashi Sora feels as she turns the pages:

Hui experienced loss of appetite, aversion to oily foods, cravings for sour foods, nausea, vomiting, and sudden discomfort with previously familiar smells during early pregnancy. This significantly increased her risk of illness, making most medications unsuitable. She may also experience drowsiness, fatigue, and later, lower back pain, dizziness, headaches, mood swings, anxiety, and depression.

It's really not easy; you have to pay attention to every aspect.

Now let's see what I can do for her.

To accompany and comfort.

Companionship, comfort...

Companionship, peace...

accompany......

accompany......

......

“The more he reads these books, the clearer he becomes about everything you’ve suffered. But everything you’ve endured will never happen to him. He knows your sadness, but he can’t share even a fraction of your burden.” Xiaolin’s mother was quite helpless about her awkward son. “The clearer he is, the more my heart aches for him, but no matter how much I aches for him, it’s useless. He knows too much, but can do too little.”

“But he’s already done so well…” Kobayashi Megumi wanted to laugh, but her eyes welled up with tears. “Idiot…”

How much do you like me...?

She was so smart, but she turned into a fool.