"Mm-hmm," Zhou Jin nodded, "I got it."
"Alright, stop crying," Duanmu Canghai wiped away the tears on Zhou Jin’s face, "Smile, and you’ll look ten years younger. Just smile."
Zhou Jin transford tears into laughter.
Imperial Palace.
The day’s gathering ca to an end. After the al, Mo Qingyi and Duanmu Zhe drove off.
Mo Qingyi was sitting in the passenger seat, turned on the car stereo, and played so of the most popular music, lazily leaning back in the leather seat.
"Are you tired? I’ll give you a massage when we get back," Duanmu Zhe glanced at her.
Mo Qingyi let out a long sigh, "Duanmu Xiaosi, tell , why don’t we have kids yet?" Chu Jin and Mo Zhixuan have Bao Bao and Bei Bei, Han Zixiu and Ding Siyu have the three brothers The Sun, Moon and Stars, Tong Zhi and Mo Fengxu also have Xiangru and Yimo, even Weiwei is pregnant now...
"What do you want a kid for? Isn’t it good just to be the two of us?" Duanmu Zhe slowly spoke.
Mo Qingyi said with a twinkling smile, "Kids are adorable, and they can call us ’Dad’ and ’Mom’. Look at Brother Jin’s Bao Bao and Bei Bei, so cute. If we had a child, they would surely be as adorable as Bao Bao and Bei Bei." She was full of longing for her own pregnant figure and the future look of her baby.
"Aren’t you afraid of the pain of childbirth?" Duanmu Zhe continued, "It’s called the top pain in the world by the dical community. Besides, having a child, if obedient, would be fine, but if not, in the future, we don’t know how much worry that would bring us. Let alone others, you know how many tis mom and dad cried secretly when it ca to the third sister and Shen Haoguang? Isn’t having a child just looking for trouble?"
In fact, Duanmu Zhe also liked children very much.
But at tis like this, if he showed that he really wanted a child, it would certainly cause so psychological pressure on Mo Qingyi.
Therefore, he had to seem indifferent.
Upon hearing this, Mo Qingyi countered, "Not all kids are like that, and after all, didn’t Sister Sheng realize her mistakes later?"
Duanmu Zhe smiled, "Anyway, kids are not so easy to raise. Let’s leave it to fate."
Mo Qingyi blinked slowly, a hint of sorrow in her eyes, "Duanmu Xiaosi, I actually know you’re considering . You don’t dislike kids, you just don’t want to burden , and I am aware of all these." After living with Duanmu Zhe for so many years, Mo Qingyi had long understood his thoughts—he did everything for her.
"Silly," Duanmu Zhe freed a hand to rub Mo Qingyi’s head, his eyes reflecting deep affection, "you just stop overthinking."
Up ahead was a crossroad.
Suddenly, Mo Qingyi sat up straight and spoke, "Turn right."
The way ho was to turn left, but following Mo Qingyi’s words, he turned right.
"To the hospital," Mo Qingyi spoke again.
Hearing that, Duanmu Zhe beca very anxious, "What’s wrong, are you feeling unwell?"
"Let’s just go," Mo Qingyi replied.
Duanmu Zhe drove to the hospital.
Standing at the entrance of the hospital, Mo Qingyi looked at Duanmu Zhe and said very seriously, "Duanmu, I want a child, our child."
Upon these words, Duanmu Zhe realized the implication of Mo Qingyi’s statent. He took Mo Qingyi’s hand, "These things don’t need to be rushed. We are still young. If you like kids, then tonight I can just try harder a few more tis, why waste ti coming to the hospital?"
"Always the one for sloppy talk," Mo Qingyi tiptoed to pinch Duanmu Zhe’s face, "We’re here now, let’s go in."
Duanmu Zhe stood still, not moving, "We’ve been to a hospital before, haven’t we? The doctors said there was nothing wrong with us."
"This hospital is different from that one, just co with ," Mo Qingyi pulled Duanmu Zhe inside.
Duanmu Zhe couldn’t refuse and simply followed Mo Qingyi inside.
Mo Qingyi had made an appointnt with a specialist.
After about an hour in line, they saw the specialist.
After a series of tests, the specialist concluded that both were physically fine.
"I told you there was nothing wrong, but you wouldn’t believe it. You insisted on wasting ti to tornt yourself," Duanmu Zhe said warmly, hugging Mo Qingyi’s shoulders.
Mo Qingyi held her report, feeling sowhat down, "There’s clearly no problem, but why can’t I get pregnant?" It really was strange!
Duanmu Zhe continued, "Haven’t the doctor said it? Getting pregnant isn’t sothing that happens just because you want it to, especially in our line of work. With our irregular work and rest patterns, don’t worry. As long as we work hard, we will surely have a healthy and adorable baby. It’s not sothing you can rush."
Mo Qingyi nodded, "Right, starting from today, I will eat healthily and ensure enough sleep." Now that she was sure that there wasn’t a physical issue on either side, Mo Qingyi felt much more at ease.
Duanmu Zhe smiled, "Okay, starting from today, I’ll be responsible for supervising you."
Both of them got into the car, and Mo Qingyi sighed before speaking again, "Why is it so simple for so people to get pregnant? Look at Brother Jin, and Sister Siyu, and Weiwei. When it cos to , it’s so hard..." Mo Qingyi was also very sad, it looked like they got pregnant so easily.
Duanmu Zhe patted Mo Qingyi’s shoulder, "People are different, just like how there are no two identical leaves in the world."
The Duanmu Family’s house was brightly lit, and entering it, one could hear the laughter of children coming from inside.
Toward evening, Duanmu Sheng ca back with Nian’en.
Every few days, Duanmu Sheng would bring Nian’en to visit his parents. Occasionally, Nian’en would stay with his grandparents for a few days.
"Auntie!" Seeing Mo Qingyi return, Nian’en started to run towards Mo Qingyi with short, quick steps.
Nian’en was already three years old this year, very much resembling Duanmu Sheng and extrely cute with a sweet little mouth.
"Little Nianen," Mo Qingyi swooped up Nianen in her arms.
"Auntie, Nianen has missed you so much these past few days," Nianen clung to Mo Qingyi’s neck, babbling away.
Mo Qingyi said with a smile, "If Nianen misses Auntie, then how about staying here a bit longer this ti? Auntie just happens to be on vacation these days."
At these words, Nianen’s eyes lit up. Just as she was about to agree, she looked up at Duanmu Sheng, her voice pitiful, "Mommy, may I?"
Nianen was a child who understood things at an early age. She knew how hard it was for Duanmu Sheng and the implications of her own existence. Therefore, she never asked Duanmu Sheng about her father.
Looking back, Duanmu Sheng felt that having Nianen was the greatest blessing of her life.
No matter what.
She would never regret having Nianen.
Duanmu Sheng nodded, "Of course you can, but you have to promise not to bother your aunt."
Nianen nodded vigorously, "Auntie is my favorite, I will definitely not bother her. Mommy, don’t worry."
Zhou Jin entered carrying dishes with a smile and walked out of the kitchen, "Qingyi, Little Zhe, have you eaten? If not, go wash your hands and eat."
"Mom, let help you." Mo Qingyi put Nianen down and headed for the kitchen. "Mom, Duanmu and I already ate at my mom’s house."
Zhou Jin smiled and pushed Mo Qingyi back out, "Go on, get out; the kitchen is full of cooking fus. None of you are to co in; I’m all you need."
After an afternoon of talking things through with Duanmu Canghai, Zhou Jin had also co to understand a lot.
There were indeed so things that weren’t her place to ddle in as an elder.
Let nature take its course.
During the al, Zhou Jin smiled and said, "I have so good news to announce. Want to hear it?"
Duanmu Zhe chid in, "What news? Mom, just tell us, no need for suspense."
"Exactly, Mom, just tell us now." Duanmu Sheng joined in with a smile.
Mo Qingyi, who was feeding Nianen, also smiled and said, "Mom, what’s the good news? Let’s hear it."
Even though Mo Qingyi and Duanmu Zhe had already eaten, they still sat at the dining table to chat with everyone. With Nianen there, the atmosphere was much livelier.
Zhou Jin continued, "Xiangru has agreed to give Yi Heng another chance; they are together again." This was indeed good news for the Duanmu Family. Zhou Yiheng was no longer young, and having been single for the past two years, everyone was anxious for him.
"Really?" Duanmu Sheng looked up in surprise, "That’s really wonderful news."
Duanmu Zhe said, "I hope cousin will treat Xiangru well this ti and not make the sa mistakes as before."
"Exactly," Zhou Jin nodded in agreent, "After that incident, Yi Heng has grown up a lot. He won’t be foolish again. As the saying goes, ’a prodigal who returns is more precious than gold.’
Mo Qingyi added, "Mom, since cousin and Xiangru are not young anymore, shouldn’t they handle their matters sooner rather than later?"
Zhou Jin shook her head, "I don’t know about that. Xiangru might still want to observe Yi Heng for a while. When you see Yi Heng, remind him not to be silly again. If he does, Xiangru will not forgive him this ti."
Duanmu Sheng chid in, "After what’s already happened, if cousin makes the sa mistakes this ti, he’s really a fool!"
After dinner, Nianen clung to Mo Qingyi, "Auntie, I want you to give a bath."
Duanmu Sheng approached from behind, "Student Duanmu Nianen, don’t pester your auntie, mommy will bathe you."
"No, I want Auntie." Nianen hung on Mo Qingyi’s neck, rarely acting coquettish.
Mo Qingyi was very fond of the adorable little Nianen; she looked at Duanmu Sheng and said with a light smile, "Sheng, let give Nianen a bath, it’s okay."
"Auntie, I love you." Nianen kissed Mo Qingyi.
Duanmu Sheng watched the receding figures of Nianen and Mo Qingyi, shaking her head helplessly. With Auntie around, the little girl had completely forgotten about her mother.
Just then, Zhou Jin ca out from the next room.
Duanmu Sheng offhandedly remarked, "Mom, Qingyi loves children so much; why doesn’t she have one with Little Zhe sooner?"
Zhou Jin was very tight-lipped about that matter; she hadn’t even told Duanmu Sheng.
Zhou Jin replied with a laugh, "Never mind them, young people have their own ideas. Sheng, why not stay at ho for a few more days this ti? It’s been a long while since Qingyi, Little Zhe, and the rest of us have spent ti together like this."
Duanmu Sheng’s bakery was quite a distance from the Duanmu family’s large courtyard.
By car, it would take an hour or two.
At the ntion of this, Duanmu Sheng chuckled, "Mom, you must be joking. I’m so busy now that even coming here today required squeezing ti out of my schedule; I have to leave with Nianen early tomorrow morning. I’ll definitely co ho more often when I have the ti."
Over the past two years, Duanmu Sheng had successfully expanded her bakery from one store to four, so she was indeed very busy.
"Didn’t we agree to let Nianen stay here for a few days?" Zhou Jin pressed, "Qingyi ca back specially, and she’s so fond of Nianen."
Duanmu Sheng smiled and patted Zhou Jin’s hand, "Okay, as long as you don’t mind, I’ll leave Nianen here. She has so ti before school starts anyway." Although Nianen was only three, she was already attending an early education center.
Zhou Jin imdiately scolded playfully, "What are you talking about, child? When have I ever minded Nianen? I adore her; I’ve always said to leave her to , but you wouldn’t agree. What early education center can compare to the care you’d get from your own mother?"
Reviews
All reviews (0)