UD: C27
Starlight Kindergarten
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Later that night, while we were both lying in bed, Xiao Huaisu had unconsciously caressed the scar on my stomach. He had asked me about it earlier, but at that time I had just made up some random excuse to dodge the question.
Is it so wrong to be honest to your heart?
Lee Moli did know Qiao Damai, and after hearing my explanation, she did look a bit disappointed. Yet, in spite of that, she enthusiastically asked: "You've been working for a while now... so is there any of your colleagues you have a special eye for?"
Lee Moli did know Qiao Damai, and after hearing my explanation, she did look a bit disappointed. Yet, in spite of that, she enthusiastically asked: "You've been working for a while now... so is there any of your colleagues you have a special eye for?"
Hearing the assurance in Doctor Chen's words alleviated my worries, at least they did somewhat. I had just started my job and still had no achievements to my name, so how could I get pregnant now? Isn't that just too bad lucky?
My heart thundered from within, and I dared not make a sound.
He sighed, seeming to have accepted it before saying: "You're way too clumsy by nature, plus this scar is so long. The situation back then must've been very dangerous, right?" I had told him the scar was a result of me colliding with someone while riding my bike to school.
"Morning after pills?" Doctor Chen, who's been responsible for my case from since a long time ago, looked at me meaningfully and said in return, "It's better for you to keep several boxes of condoms at home. You see, when it comes to the kind of contraceptive medicine which is suitable to be used for your physique... well, the truth is, there simply isn't any."
I chuckled, pretending it wasn't an issue, replying: "Aren't guys who have scars seen as being a lot cooler? Plus, long? It's not even that long."
"So back then, you were relieved?" I studied his face carefully. So when he came to find me out of the blue back then, this was the reason. He also did have a faint impression of that incident, but just thought of it as a dream. When I cried while being held in his arms back then, telling him how much I didn't want to die like that, he responded to me, he consoled me, he held me. His gentleness then made me all the more reluctant to leave.
I looked at Fluffles and laughed, saying to Li You: "It knows you're going to go off and play on your own, isn't that sad?"
Xiao Huaisu shook his head, saying: "I just have thorough experience of your idleness, that all.
But, for someone as quick witted as me, there was still a chance to remedy this.
His words making me recall that incident in the rock garden. Feeling embarrassed, I then asked: "Me calling you a pervert made you happy?" You really are a pervert then, aren't you?
His fingers still caressed the outline of my scar, but he remained silent. When I complained to him that his touch was ticklish, he relaxed his had then took me into his arms, kissing my forehead. After the kiss, he released me, his face turning serous as he spoke: "For Youyou's sake, be extra careful from now on, okay? You can't be so careless." After saying this, he added, "Plus, now, you have me too."
She was probably hoping for me to get married soon.
I will, I promise. My heart was moved.
"What kind of dream?" I asked without thinking.
In the end, this just means that safety measures must be taken. Although Doctor Chen said it was no easy task for me to get knocked up, what if I still ended up hitting the jackpot again? Who can say for sure I won't hit a bullseye a second time around? This sort of thing... I had to guard against it.
Standing on her tippy-toes, Li You reached up to pat Fluffles on the head, comfortingly stroking it's fur as she said to her: "Don't worry, I'll be back this evening, okay?"
Not knowing the reason behind it, I went over there, flustered, then sat down beside her. Li You, while holding her purplish-red plum, also sat down beside me. She then took out a small bite out of the fruit before giving it to Fluffles to lick, which without hesitation used its tongue to lap it up after a testing lick, lips smacking all over the place as it ate.
Brazenly, possessing no embarrassment to think of, I asked the doctor if they had any morning after pills.
He looked at my face, a laugh soon escaping him for some reason unbeknownst to me.
So, waving my hands, I refused it to death, saying: "No way! Why would you ask me that?"
After thinking for a moment, he then droned: "It's because of a dream I had on that night we had gotten drunk."
"What kind of dream?" I asked without thinking.
With those words said, I apologised in my heart, unconsciously inching towards him to hug him by the waist. Even though my cheeks were now feeling somewhat sore, I still kept smiling while changing the topic: "What time are you leaving tomorrow?" I was afraid to keep talking about that time since my eyes couldn't stop themselves from reddening.
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Prompting me to ask: "What's so funny?"
I've changed!
But my heart was still deeply immersed in the atmosphere of the unparalleled love I possessed for this perfect man of mine. My level of devotion was currently at a great high, thus I protested without care: "Who was the one calling me young before, huh? We young people recover super quickly!" It seemed with this I had accidentally inserted a dagger into my Mr. Perfect.
These thoughts about that time, every scene between us, seemed fresh in my mind.
"I was just thinking about when you called me a pervert," he replied.
Chewing on her plum, Li you asked me: "Why did you lie to grandma?"
The weather that day was especially good, the autumn air was also quite refreshing. Along the way, I even hummed a song while I drove. At eleven forty-five, I arrived at the airport and waited at the exit.
Upset, I retorted: "You are too unsure of yourself, Mr. Xiao. Please have a bit more self-confidence."
His words making me recall that incident in the rock garden. Feeling embarrassed, I then asked: "Me calling you a pervert made you happy?" You really are a pervert then, aren't you?
I knelt down and picked up Fluffles, saying to Li You: "I'll take her with us to see you off."
I'm no longer the pure person I once was!
After he spoke, he chuckled, explaining: "Having a dream like that back then made me feel like a pervert. I was much older than you... so doesn't that make me perverted?"
He shook his head, replying: "No, not that. It just made me think of something which happened in the past. It was the day you came to find me so we could drink. Did you forget about it? "
I smiled at her, saying: "Relax, she'll be back tonight. Are you afraid she'll doesn't want you any more?" After saying that I got back in the car and waved to Li You. When all the other children got seated on the bus, the teacher then called their names, after which the bus slowly started. All the parents who came to send off their kids soon gradually departed, and as I watched the school bus drive of in to the distance, for some inexplicable reason, I felt an empty and hard to describe uneasiness out of the blue.
Him bringing up that incident... made me feel uncomfortable. So, with a laugh, I asked: "Why so?" Is it because he figured it out? I looked at him nervously.
Doctor Chen rolled their eyes before adding bluntly: "That was a special case, and it will in no way represent you being able to repeatedly get impregnated again. People who have this constitution can have sex regularly without any preventative measures taken and still go over a decade without becoming pregnant. The shortest time frame that exists between pregnancies is three to five years, but in general, it takes many years for them to conceive. Do you think it's a simple process?"
The night before Xiao Huaisu returned, I sat in the living room preparing for Li You's winter outing. Sweat guards, a water bottle, along with some snacks, fruits, bread and other food stuff were packed, with even a few pieces of extra clothes placed in the inner lining of her pack so in the event of her getting dirty, she could just change into them.
Anyhow, we'll be using them in the future anyway. So these ones I bought would just act as reserves. I then just put the condoms I bought right next to his without thinking much about it. But, after staring at those seven or eight boxes neatly placed there, I began feeling I might be sending him a hint for us to go several more rounds. What will I do if he thinks of me as some decent and honest guy on the outside, while inside of me was an indecent nymphomaniac just dying of thirst?
"So back then, you were relieved?" I studied his face carefully. So when he came to find me out of the blue back then, this was the reason. He also did have a faint impression of that incident, but just thought of it as a dream. When I cried while being held in his arms back then, telling him how much I didn't want to die like that, he responded to me, he consoled me, he held me. His gentleness then made me all the more reluctant to leave.
"Hey, come check it yourself to make sure nothing is missing. I don't want you to be sitting on the bus tomorrow before you to realise you don't have something."
After thinking for a moment, he then droned: "It's because of a dream I had on that night we had gotten drunk."
After departing from Jiayu, I made my way to the supermarket to buy several boxes of condoms. Once home, I was planning on stuffing them into the drawer of my nightstand, but while doing so, I noticed there were already several boxes in there.
"What kind of dream?" I asked without thinking.
But, in the pitch blackness of that room, the dark of his eyes flashed, while the words leaving him were clearly articulated: "But I'm afraid you won't be able to bear it if we do, so for now get yourself some good rest," following a pause in his words, he then added, "and wait until I come back."
I hesitated, but still answered it with the thought: if it was Ping'an insurance again, I won't answer any strange calls from now on. At that time, the person on the other end of the line anxiously said to me: "Hello? Hi, is this Li You's dad? I'm calling from The People's First Hospital. I regret to inform you that Starlight Kindergarten's bus has gotten into an accident along the way to their camp, and your child is currently in the hospital's emergency room—" After she said this, my ears could no longer process sounds properly, my brain was an instant mess, my scalp felt numb, and my body seemed to be unable to use its strength.
Doctor Chen rolled their eyes before adding bluntly: "That was a special case, and it will in no way represent you being able to repeatedly get impregnated again. People who have this constitution can have sex regularly without any preventative measures taken and still go over a decade without becoming pregnant. The shortest time frame that exists between pregnancies is three to five years, but in general, it takes many years for them to conceive. Do you think it's a simple process?"
He looked me in the eye then, seeming a bit entranced, as even his tone carried hints of something being called back to his memories when he replied: "A dream about you."
He looked me in the eye then, seeming a bit entranced, as even his tone carried hints of something being called back to his memories when he replied: "A dream about you."
Hearing the assurance in Doctor Chen's words alleviated my worries, at least they did somewhat. I had just started my job and still had no achievements to my name, so how could I get pregnant now? Isn't that just too bad lucky?
Xiao Huaisu had to go on a business trip to Vancouver the next day, and he had to stay there for half a month—half a month! Right now we should be confirming our relationship but instead he had to go on a business trip. So because of this, for the last couple of days we had been grinding on the bed incessantly, over and over again... Thus, the more I thought about it, the more the feeling of this 'when I come back' being a hint that he'll... What am going to do with myself? I... I'm actually looking forward to it.
"So back then, you were relieved?" I studied his face carefully. So when he came to find me out of the blue back then, this was the reason. He also did have a faint impression of that incident, but just thought of it as a dream. When I cried while being held in his arms back then, telling him how much I didn't want to die like that, he responded to me, he consoled me, he held me. His gentleness then made me all the more reluctant to leave.
When I saw Xiao Huaisu walking out with only a briefcase in hand, none of the scenes I had imagined played out, as I lifted my hand high to wave at him—furiously waving at him—hoping for him to notice my existence even it was for teensy bit earlier.
My heart thundered from within, and I dared not make a sound.
Seriously, I didn't do it on purpose. Haha...
"In my dream, you and I were together, and we did very intimate things. But when I woke up the next day, my head was killing me, so what really happened that night was unclear. I couldn't even tell if it was really a dream. After thinking about it all for a long time, I went to find you the following day, hoping to asking you." For a while, he paused, then continued: "Then after asked you about it, I realised it was just a dream after all." It appeared as though him saying this made him feel at ease, but, in his eyes, there were traces of disappointment.
Standing on her tippy-toes, Li You reached up to pat Fluffles on the head, comfortingly stroking it's fur as she said to her: "Don't worry, I'll be back this evening, okay?"
"In my dream, you and I were together, and we did very intimate things. But when I woke up the next day, my head was killing me, so what really happened that night was unclear. I couldn't even tell if it was really a dream. After thinking about it all for a long time, I went to find you the following day, hoping to asking you." For a while, he paused, then continued: "Then after asked you about it, I realised it was just a dream after all." It appeared as though him saying this made him feel at ease, but, in his eyes, there were traces of disappointment.
"Because men who can give birth aren't easy to impregnate. So, naturally, there won't be any contraceptive medicine, as there is virtually no market for it."
"So back then, you were relieved?" I studied his face carefully. So when he came to find me out of the blue back then, this was the reason. He also did have a faint impression of that incident, but just thought of it as a dream. When I cried while being held in his arms back then, telling him how much I didn't want to die like that, he responded to me, he consoled me, he held me. His gentleness then made me all the more reluctant to leave.
Once I heard the flight from Vancouver had landed, I instinctively jumped for joy. Standing on the tip of my toes as I tried to get a look inside.
Xiao Huaisu laughed, agreeing.
I've changed!
These thoughts about that time, every scene between us, seemed fresh in my mind.
When I handed her over to her teacher, I said to her: "Have fun, alright?"
After he spoke, he chuckled, explaining: "Having a dream like that back then made me feel like a pervert. I was much older than you... so doesn't that make me perverted?"
When I was done seeing Li You off, I took Fluffles to the vet to get checked out. She still had a few vaccine shots to get, so I let her stay at the clinic or the time being. I then remembered Xiao Huaisu's flight coming in at noon, so I went back home and tidied up the wares. After this and following washing up, I hopped into bed to sleep again.
Fluffles, too, looked on at Li You, unable to stop squirming in my arms. I kept stroking its back, afraid she would escape my arms.
I will, I promise. My heart was moved.
No, you're not a pervert! It was my fault you blamed yourself.
I couldn't tell Lee Moli the real reason for my happiness, so as to prevent the horse from stumbling out the gate (as well as myself from being beaten to a pulp) this road of me being with Xiao Huaisu needs to be thought of for the long run. It was a heavy task and there was a long road ahead.
"Do you think you have the power to control your dreams? It was just a dream, nothing more. You're not the one at fault." Feeling bad, I consoled him.
"Yep—" Maybe because it was because she was going on an autumn outing, but that usually quiet kid of mine was also very excited. So with excitement echoing from her tone, she looked at Fluffles, wishing her goodbye.
With those words said, I apologised in my heart, unconsciously inching towards him to hug him by the waist. Even though my cheeks were now feeling somewhat sore, I still kept smiling while changing the topic: "What time are you leaving tomorrow?" I was afraid to keep talking about that time since my eyes couldn't stop themselves from reddening.
With her book bag on her back, Li You looked down at Fluffles and said: "In the morning, she's usually unruly, and runs all around me, but she never acted like this."
My heart thundered from within, and I dared not make a sound.
A soft and kind smile was worn by Lee Moli after hearing my words, with her then asking: "You dating is a good thing, why try to hide it?"
While gently rubbing my back, he patted me as he replied: "The flight's at 10:32 am. Now, go to sleep."
While gently rubbing my back, he patted me as he replied: "The flight's at 10:32 am. Now, go to sleep."
The weather that day was especially good, the autumn air was also quite refreshing. Along the way, I even hummed a song while I drove. At eleven forty-five, I arrived at the airport and waited at the exit.
I nodded, but just as I was about to speak, I heard my phone ring.
"Okay." Well, if it's time to go, we might as well have a parting blowout, and the temptation was hard to ignore. Using my foot, I hooked his leg in mine.
After Lee Moli packed out the stuff, she washed two plums and gave one to Li You and the other to me. Afterwards, making her way to the bathroom.
"Aren't you still sore back there?" He chuckled, pressing down my legs to keep me from moving, gently reminding me of my pitiful cries earlier that morning in the bathroom.
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But my heart was still deeply immersed in the atmosphere of the unparalleled love I possessed for this perfect man of mine. My level of devotion was currently at a great high, thus I protested without care: "Who was the one calling me young before, huh? We young people recover super quickly!" It seemed with this I had accidentally inserted a dagger into my Mr. Perfect.
Smiling, I took out my phone, and saw a unknown number calling.
When I saw Xiao Huaisu walking out with only a briefcase in hand, none of the scenes I had imagined played out, as I lifted my hand high to wave at him—furiously waving at him—hoping for him to notice my existence even it was for teensy bit earlier.
Especially the thought of tonight... I really can't be helped.
"Do you think you have the power to control your dreams? It was just a dream, nothing more. You're not the one at fault." Feeling bad, I consoled him.
"But I hit the jackpot after one time and conceived Li You!" This makes it clear that some things can't be generalized.
Seriously, I didn't do it on purpose. Haha...
He sighed, seeming to have accepted it before saying: "You're way too clumsy by nature, plus this scar is so long. The situation back then must've been very dangerous, right?" I had told him the scar was a result of me colliding with someone while riding my bike to school.
But, in the pitch blackness of that room, the dark of his eyes flashed, while the words leaving him were clearly articulated: "But I'm afraid you won't be able to bear it if we do, so for now get yourself some good rest," following a pause in his words, he then added, "and wait until I come back."
"You already know that I just started working, plus, I'm still newcomer. I'm so busy I barely get a chance to drink water, so where would I find the time to send sweet eyes to other employees, huh? Everyone's all super busy?"
He looked at my face, a laugh soon escaping him for some reason unbeknownst to me.
"Okay." Well, if it's time to go, we might as well have a parting blowout, and the temptation was hard to ignore. Using my foot, I hooked his leg in mine.
When realised what she said, I unconsciously showed a shocked expression in response to her question, knowing right then I was exposed.
In the end, this just means that safety measures must be taken. Although Doctor Chen said it was no easy task for me to get knocked up, what if I still ended up hitting the jackpot again? Who can say for sure I won't hit a bullseye a second time around? This sort of thing... I had to guard against it.
Those words of his were ones which provoked thought, and for someone as smart as myself, it took seconds for me to understand!
"I was just thinking about when you called me a pervert," he replied.
"So back then, you were relieved?" I studied his face carefully. So when he came to find me out of the blue back then, this was the reason. He also did have a faint impression of that incident, but just thought of it as a dream. When I cried while being held in his arms back then, telling him how much I didn't want to die like that, he responded to me, he consoled me, he held me. His gentleness then made me all the more reluctant to leave.
I will, I promise. My heart was moved.
Starlight Kindergarten
The next day, after seeing him off, the calm appearance I was putting up lost its legs and I high-tailed it over to Jiayu Hospital.
Xiao Huaisu had to go on a business trip to Vancouver the next day, and he had to stay there for half a month—half a month! Right now we should be confirming our relationship but instead he had to go on a business trip. So because of this, for the last couple of days we had been grinding on the bed incessantly, over and over again... Thus, the more I thought about it, the more the feeling of this 'when I come back' being a hint that he'll... What am going to do with myself? I... I'm actually looking forward to it.
"Ah, you just got back yet you're going to treat me this ruthlessly? Anyhow, where's your luggage?"
When I was done seeing Li You off, I took Fluffles to the vet to get checked out. She still had a few vaccine shots to get, so I let her stay at the clinic or the time being. I then remembered Xiao Huaisu's flight coming in at noon, so I went back home and tidied up the wares. After this and following washing up, I hopped into bed to sleep again.
Lee Moli laughed: "I saw a pair of couple mouthwash cups in your bathroom, so are you seriously planning to keep hiding it from me?" Her eyes seeming to also say: little one, do you still intend on trying to deceive your mother?
Lee Moli laughed: "I saw a pair of couple mouthwash cups in your bathroom, so are you seriously planning to keep hiding it from me?" Her eyes seeming to also say: little one, do you still intend on trying to deceive your mother?
"So back then, you were relieved?" I studied his face carefully. So when he came to find me out of the blue back then, this was the reason. He also did have a faint impression of that incident, but just thought of it as a dream. When I cried while being held in his arms back then, telling him how much I didn't want to die like that, he responded to me, he consoled me, he held me. His gentleness then made me all the more reluctant to leave.
I've changed!
His fingers still caressed the outline of my scar, but he remained silent. When I complained to him that his touch was ticklish, he relaxed his had then took me into his arms, kissing my forehead. After the kiss, he released me, his face turning serous as he spoke: "For Youyou's sake, be extra careful from now on, okay? You can't be so careless." After saying this, he added, "Plus, now, you have me too."
"But I hit the jackpot after one time and conceived Li You!" This makes it clear that some things can't be generalized.
"Why doesn't grandma like Uncle Xiao? Did Uncle Xiao do something bad to get on grandma's bad side?"
I'm no longer the pure person I once was!
He looked at my face, a laugh soon escaping him for some reason unbeknownst to me.
The honest me, thinking of preserving my image, stuffed those extra boxes within the depths of my cupboard where they shall remain secretly. Also deciding I would sneakily take out the one I bought after we finish using his.
Seriously, I didn't do it on purpose. Haha...
Upset, I retorted: "You are too unsure of yourself, Mr. Xiao. Please have a bit more self-confidence."
His words making me recall that incident in the rock garden. Feeling embarrassed, I then asked: "Me calling you a pervert made you happy?" You really are a pervert then, aren't you?
Is it so wrong to be honest to your heart?
She was probably hoping for me to get married soon.
Looked at her squeezing out toothpaste next to me, I replied: "Oh, that one is your Uncle Xiao's."
The next day, after seeing him off, the calm appearance I was putting up lost its legs and I high-tailed it over to Jiayu Hospital.
—Look! Look at me! I'm over here!
"In my dream, you and I were together, and we did very intimate things. But when I woke up the next day, my head was killing me, so what really happened that night was unclear. I couldn't even tell if it was really a dream. After thinking about it all for a long time, I went to find you the following day, hoping to asking you." For a while, he paused, then continued: "Then after asked you about it, I realised it was just a dream after all." It appeared as though him saying this made him feel at ease, but, in his eyes, there were traces of disappointment.
He sighed, seeming to have accepted it before saying: "You're way too clumsy by nature, plus this scar is so long. The situation back then must've been very dangerous, right?" I had told him the scar was a result of me colliding with someone while riding my bike to school.
"You already know that I just started working, plus, I'm still newcomer. I'm so busy I barely get a chance to drink water, so where would I find the time to send sweet eyes to other employees, huh? Everyone's all super busy?"
Upset, I retorted: "You are too unsure of yourself, Mr. Xiao. Please have a bit more self-confidence."
Brazenly, possessing no embarrassment to think of, I asked the doctor if they had any morning after pills.
My mom then asked: "Are you dating someone?"
"Morning after pills?" Doctor Chen, who's been responsible for my case from since a long time ago, looked at me meaningfully and said in return, "It's better for you to keep several boxes of condoms at home. You see, when it comes to the kind of contraceptive medicine which is suitable to be used for your physique... well, the truth is, there simply isn't any."
The night before Xiao Huaisu returned, I sat in the living room preparing for Li You's winter outing. Sweat guards, a water bottle, along with some snacks, fruits, bread and other food stuff were packed, with even a few pieces of extra clothes placed in the inner lining of her pack so in the event of her getting dirty, she could just change into them.
Astounded, I asked: "Why not?"
Especially the thought of tonight... I really can't be helped.
"Because men who can give birth aren't easy to impregnate. So, naturally, there won't be any contraceptive medicine, as there is virtually no market for it."
After leaving the wash room, I noticed her originally relaxed expression suddenly grow serious while an indecipherable glimmer resonated in her eyes. Instead of heading to the kitchen, she went into the living room and sat down, calling me over, seeming to have something to say.
"So back then, you were relieved?" I studied his face carefully. So when he came to find me out of the blue back then, this was the reason. He also did have a faint impression of that incident, but just thought of it as a dream. When I cried while being held in his arms back then, telling him how much I didn't want to die like that, he responded to me, he consoled me, he held me. His gentleness then made me all the more reluctant to leave.
Noticing something was wrong from beside me, Xiao Huaisu held my hand tightly, asking: "Li Tian?"
Standing on her tippy-toes, Li You reached up to pat Fluffles on the head, comfortingly stroking it's fur as she said to her: "Don't worry, I'll be back this evening, okay?"
A soft and kind smile was worn by Lee Moli after hearing my words, with her then asking: "You dating is a good thing, why try to hide it?"
"But I hit the jackpot after one time and conceived Li You!" This makes it clear that some things can't be generalized.
In the end, this just means that safety measures must be taken. Although Doctor Chen said it was no easy task for me to get knocked up, what if I still ended up hitting the jackpot again? Who can say for sure I won't hit a bullseye a second time around? This sort of thing... I had to guard against it.
I chuckled, pretending it wasn't an issue, replying: "Aren't guys who have scars seen as being a lot cooler? Plus, long? It's not even that long."
At ten, I was awakened by my alarm. Groggy, I changed my clothes and washed up, put on my shoe, then grabbed the keys and made my way to the car.
Doctor Chen rolled their eyes before adding bluntly: "That was a special case, and it will in no way represent you being able to repeatedly get impregnated again. People who have this constitution can have sex regularly without any preventative measures taken and still go over a decade without becoming pregnant. The shortest time frame that exists between pregnancies is three to five years, but in general, it takes many years for them to conceive. Do you think it's a simple process?"
During that time I thought about whether I should give him a huge hug the moment I saw him, or if I should hold back and wait for him to hug me instead?
Lee Moli did know Qiao Damai, and after hearing my explanation, she did look a bit disappointed. Yet, in spite of that, she enthusiastically asked: "You've been working for a while now... so is there any of your colleagues you have a special eye for?"
So, waving my hands, I refused it to death, saying: "No way! Why would you ask me that?"
I'm no longer the pure person I once was!
The weather that day was especially good, the autumn air was also quite refreshing. Along the way, I even hummed a song while I drove. At eleven forty-five, I arrived at the airport and waited at the exit.
Hearing the assurance in Doctor Chen's words alleviated my worries, at least they did somewhat. I had just started my job and still had no achievements to my name, so how could I get pregnant now? Isn't that just too bad lucky?
Anyhow, Li You and I sent her off. After she left, I let out a sigh of relief.
Li You took her book bag and began checking the items inside it.
I hesitated, but still answered it with the thought: if it was Ping'an insurance again, I won't answer any strange calls from now on. At that time, the person on the other end of the line anxiously said to me: "Hello? Hi, is this Li You's dad? I'm calling from The People's First Hospital. I regret to inform you that Starlight Kindergarten's bus has gotten into an accident along the way to their camp, and your child is currently in the hospital's emergency room—" After she said this, my ears could no longer process sounds properly, my brain was an instant mess, my scalp felt numb, and my body seemed to be unable to use its strength.
These thoughts about that time, every scene between us, seemed fresh in my mind.
The evening after he had left, I went over to my parents to pick up Li You.
In the end, this just means that safety measures must be taken. Although Doctor Chen said it was no easy task for me to get knocked up, what if I still ended up hitting the jackpot again? Who can say for sure I won't hit a bullseye a second time around? This sort of thing... I had to guard against it.
But, for someone as quick witted as me, there was still a chance to remedy this.
His words making me recall that incident in the rock garden. Feeling embarrassed, I then asked: "Me calling you a pervert made you happy?" You really are a pervert then, aren't you?
Astounded, I asked: "Why not?"
Afterwards, I drove the car Xiao Huaisu left here to take Li You to her kindergarten.
"Yep—" Maybe because it was because she was going on an autumn outing, but that usually quiet kid of mine was also very excited. So with excitement echoing from her tone, she looked at Fluffles, wishing her goodbye.
After departing from Jiayu, I made my way to the supermarket to buy several boxes of condoms. Once home, I was planning on stuffing them into the drawer of my nightstand, but while doing so, I noticed there were already several boxes in there.
Still, I fervently denied it: "Really, I'm not."
My mom then asked: "Are you dating someone?"
Not knowing the reason behind it, I went over there, flustered, then sat down beside her. Li You, while holding her purplish-red plum, also sat down beside me. She then took out a small bite out of the fruit before giving it to Fluffles to lick, which without hesitation used its tongue to lap it up after a testing lick, lips smacking all over the place as it ate.
When I handed her over to her teacher, I said to her: "Have fun, alright?"
It was obvious who had bought them.
It was obvious who had bought them.
***
Anyhow, we'll be using them in the future anyway. So these ones I bought would just act as reserves. I then just put the condoms I bought right next to his without thinking much about it. But, after staring at those seven or eight boxes neatly placed there, I began feeling I might be sending him a hint for us to go several more rounds. What will I do if he thinks of me as some decent and honest guy on the outside, while inside of me was an indecent nymphomaniac just dying of thirst?
He shook his head, replying: "No, not that. It just made me think of something which happened in the past. It was the day you came to find me so we could drink. Did you forget about it? "
The honest me, thinking of preserving my image, stuffed those extra boxes within the depths of my cupboard where they shall remain secretly. Also deciding I would sneakily take out the one I bought after we finish using his.
My heart thundered from within, and I dared not make a sound.
The evening after he had left, I went over to my parents to pick up Li You.
I nodded, but just as I was about to speak, I heard my phone ring.
"Morning after pills?" Doctor Chen, who's been responsible for my case from since a long time ago, looked at me meaningfully and said in return, "It's better for you to keep several boxes of condoms at home. You see, when it comes to the kind of contraceptive medicine which is suitable to be used for your physique... well, the truth is, there simply isn't any."
Lee Moli did know Qiao Damai, and after hearing my explanation, she did look a bit disappointed. Yet, in spite of that, she enthusiastically asked: "You've been working for a while now... so is there any of your colleagues you have a special eye for?"
iana: this is why two chaps this week would be better.
What else can I do when facing my perfect man?
Before going to bed, in the wash room while she was about to brush her teeth, Youyou had asked me: "Dad, why are there two toothbrushes there?"
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Looked at her squeezing out toothpaste next to me, I replied: "Oh, that one is your Uncle Xiao's."
"Because men who can give birth aren't easy to impregnate. So, naturally, there won't be any contraceptive medicine, as there is virtually no market for it."
With fluttering eyes, Li You then asked: "Is Uncle Xiao homeless again?"
The smile and giggle which left upon those thoughts were unable to be helped.
I almost snorted upon hearing this, letting out a laugh as I ruffled her hair, I explained: "No, it was just too late for him to head back a night so I just let him stay over at our house."
"But I hit the jackpot after one time and conceived Li You!" This makes it clear that some things can't be generalized.
Understanding, Li You nodded, then began brushing her teeth.
"Okay." Well, if it's time to go, we might as well have a parting blowout, and the temptation was hard to ignore. Using my foot, I hooked his leg in mine.
"Aren't you still sore back there?" He chuckled, pressing down my legs to keep me from moving, gently reminding me of my pitiful cries earlier that morning in the bathroom.
His fingers still caressed the outline of my scar, but he remained silent. When I complained to him that his touch was ticklish, he relaxed his had then took me into his arms, kissing my forehead. After the kiss, he released me, his face turning serous as he spoke: "For Youyou's sake, be extra careful from now on, okay? You can't be so careless." After saying this, he added, "Plus, now, you have me too."
Maybe because my recent expression has been showing the high I was riding was a bit too high, and because of this, when Li Moli stopped by with some food and stuff she bought for me, she couldn't help but ask: "What made you so happy?" While beside her, Li You was holding Fluffles to peek at what her grandmother had bought.
When he got closer, he took me by the hand and led me outside, saying: "I thought you'd be late."
Fluffles, too, looked on at Li You, unable to stop squirming in my arms. I kept stroking its back, afraid she would escape my arms.
The honest me, thinking of preserving my image, stuffed those extra boxes within the depths of my cupboard where they shall remain secretly. Also deciding I would sneakily take out the one I bought after we finish using his.
Maybe because my recent expression has been showing the high I was riding was a bit too high, and because of this, when Li Moli stopped by with some food and stuff she bought for me, she couldn't help but ask: "What made you so happy?" While beside her, Li You was holding Fluffles to peek at what her grandmother had bought.
I looked at Fluffles and laughed, saying to Li You: "It knows you're going to go off and play on your own, isn't that sad?"
I couldn't tell Lee Moli the real reason for my happiness, so as to prevent the horse from stumbling out the gate (as well as myself from being beaten to a pulp) this road of me being with Xiao Huaisu needs to be thought of for the long run. It was a heavy task and there was a long road ahead.
Li You took her book bag and began checking the items inside it.
I chuckled, pretending it wasn't an issue, replying: "Aren't guys who have scars seen as being a lot cooler? Plus, long? It's not even that long."
She was probably hoping for me to get married soon.
"Oh, that's because I found two hundred bucks one my way home a couple days ago!" For the sake of preserving love and harmony, it was imperative for me to tell such a lie. Forgive me, my dear mother.
Well...
I couldn't tell Lee Moli the real reason for my happiness, so as to prevent the horse from stumbling out the gate (as well as myself from being beaten to a pulp) this road of me being with Xiao Huaisu needs to be thought of for the long run. It was a heavy task and there was a long road ahead.
Put simply: this was destiny at work!
Xiao Huaisu shook his head, saying: "I just have thorough experience of your idleness, that all.
I looked at Fluffles and laughed, saying to Li You: "It knows you're going to go off and play on your own, isn't that sad?"
After Lee Moli packed out the stuff, she washed two plums and gave one to Li You and the other to me. Afterwards, making her way to the bathroom.
"In my dream, you and I were together, and we did very intimate things. But when I woke up the next day, my head was killing me, so what really happened that night was unclear. I couldn't even tell if it was really a dream. After thinking about it all for a long time, I went to find you the following day, hoping to asking you." For a while, he paused, then continued: "Then after asked you about it, I realised it was just a dream after all." It appeared as though him saying this made him feel at ease, but, in his eyes, there were traces of disappointment.
I've changed!
"Because men who can give birth aren't easy to impregnate. So, naturally, there won't be any contraceptive medicine, as there is virtually no market for it."
Prompting me to ask: "What's so funny?"
"Oh, that's because I found two hundred bucks one my way home a couple days ago!" For the sake of preserving love and harmony, it was imperative for me to tell such a lie. Forgive me, my dear mother.
After leaving the wash room, I noticed her originally relaxed expression suddenly grow serious while an indecipherable glimmer resonated in her eyes. Instead of heading to the kitchen, she went into the living room and sat down, calling me over, seeming to have something to say.
Xiao Huaisu had to go on a business trip to Vancouver the next day, and he had to stay there for half a month—half a month! Right now we should be confirming our relationship but instead he had to go on a business trip. So because of this, for the last couple of days we had been grinding on the bed incessantly, over and over again... Thus, the more I thought about it, the more the feeling of this 'when I come back' being a hint that he'll... What am going to do with myself? I... I'm actually looking forward to it.
In the end, this just means that safety measures must be taken. Although Doctor Chen said it was no easy task for me to get knocked up, what if I still ended up hitting the jackpot again? Who can say for sure I won't hit a bullseye a second time around? This sort of thing... I had to guard against it.
But, in the pitch blackness of that room, the dark of his eyes flashed, while the words leaving him were clearly articulated: "But I'm afraid you won't be able to bear it if we do, so for now get yourself some good rest," following a pause in his words, he then added, "and wait until I come back."
After eating our simple father-daughter breakfast, we got ready to leave. But out of nowhere Fluffles bit onto Li You's skirt, seeming to not want her to go.
Afterwards, I drove the car Xiao Huaisu left here to take Li You to her kindergarten.
Not knowing the reason behind it, I went over there, flustered, then sat down beside her. Li You, while holding her purplish-red plum, also sat down beside me. She then took out a small bite out of the fruit before giving it to Fluffles to lick, which without hesitation used its tongue to lap it up after a testing lick, lips smacking all over the place as it ate.
"Hey, come check it yourself to make sure nothing is missing. I don't want you to be sitting on the bus tomorrow before you to realise you don't have something."
I'm no longer the pure person I once was!
Brazenly, possessing no embarrassment to think of, I asked the doctor if they had any morning after pills.
My mom then asked: "Are you dating someone?"
Brazenly, possessing no embarrassment to think of, I asked the doctor if they had any morning after pills.
I nodded, but just as I was about to speak, I heard my phone ring.
"Oh, that's because I found two hundred bucks one my way home a couple days ago!" For the sake of preserving love and harmony, it was imperative for me to tell such a lie. Forgive me, my dear mother.
The next day, I got up super early and made Li You a sandwich along with a warm glass of milk.
Li You took her book bag and began checking the items inside it.
When realised what she said, I unconsciously showed a shocked expression in response to her question, knowing right then I was exposed.
Prompting me to ask: "What's so funny?"
But, for someone as quick witted as me, there was still a chance to remedy this.
I chuckled, pretending it wasn't an issue, replying: "Aren't guys who have scars seen as being a lot cooler? Plus, long? It's not even that long."
I didn't get to be all lovey-dovey with Xiao Huaisu for half a month. That is to say, just thinking about it is making me all flustered.
Right then, Xiao Huaisu called me.
So, waving my hands, I refused it to death, saying: "No way! Why would you ask me that?"
iana: this is why two chaps this week would be better.
A soft and kind smile was worn by Lee Moli after hearing my words, with her then asking: "You dating is a good thing, why try to hide it?"
I used my eyes to convey my feelings.
Anyhow, Li You and I sent her off. After she left, I let out a sigh of relief.
But, in the pitch blackness of that room, the dark of his eyes flashed, while the words leaving him were clearly articulated: "But I'm afraid you won't be able to bear it if we do, so for now get yourself some good rest," following a pause in his words, he then added, "and wait until I come back."
I hesitated, but still answered it with the thought: if it was Ping'an insurance again, I won't answer any strange calls from now on. At that time, the person on the other end of the line anxiously said to me: "Hello? Hi, is this Li You's dad? I'm calling from The People's First Hospital. I regret to inform you that Starlight Kindergarten's bus has gotten into an accident along the way to their camp, and your child is currently in the hospital's emergency room—" After she said this, my ears could no longer process sounds properly, my brain was an instant mess, my scalp felt numb, and my body seemed to be unable to use its strength.
Xiao Huaisu laughed, agreeing.
Still, I fervently denied it: "Really, I'm not."
The weather that day was especially good, the autumn air was also quite refreshing. Along the way, I even hummed a song while I drove. At eleven forty-five, I arrived at the airport and waited at the exit.
Lee Moli laughed: "I saw a pair of couple mouthwash cups in your bathroom, so are you seriously planning to keep hiding it from me?" Her eyes seeming to also say: little one, do you still intend on trying to deceive your mother?
These thoughts about that time, every scene between us, seemed fresh in my mind.
These thoughts about that time, every scene between us, seemed fresh in my mind.
"Yep—" Maybe because it was because she was going on an autumn outing, but that usually quiet kid of mine was also very excited. So with excitement echoing from her tone, she looked at Fluffles, wishing her goodbye.
I sighed, saying: "What do you want me to say? I bought those cups for myself a while ago. Qiao Damai came over a couple days ago and spent a couple nights here, which is why I took one out for him to use. You remember Qiao Damai, right? If I get a girlfriend, the first one I would run over to report to will definitely be you. Or should I just wait for you to sniff it out? Haha... Seriously, you're really overthinking things." After I said all that, Li You looked at me, and taking advantage of Lee Moli not looking my way, I sent my girl a wink.
The next day, I got up super early and made Li You a sandwich along with a warm glass of milk.
After Lee Moli packed out the stuff, she washed two plums and gave one to Li You and the other to me. Afterwards, making her way to the bathroom.
Xiao Huaisu had to go on a business trip to Vancouver the next day, and he had to stay there for half a month—half a month! Right now we should be confirming our relationship but instead he had to go on a business trip. So because of this, for the last couple of days we had been grinding on the bed incessantly, over and over again... Thus, the more I thought about it, the more the feeling of this 'when I come back' being a hint that he'll... What am going to do with myself? I... I'm actually looking forward to it.
In that critical moment, Li You said nary a peep to toss me under the bus, this act also putting my heart at ease.
I will, I promise. My heart was moved.
Lee Moli did know Qiao Damai, and after hearing my explanation, she did look a bit disappointed. Yet, in spite of that, she enthusiastically asked: "You've been working for a while now... so is there any of your colleagues you have a special eye for?"
His words making me recall that incident in the rock garden. Feeling embarrassed, I then asked: "Me calling you a pervert made you happy?" You really are a pervert then, aren't you?
"You already know that I just started working, plus, I'm still newcomer. I'm so busy I barely get a chance to drink water, so where would I find the time to send sweet eyes to other employees, huh? Everyone's all super busy?"
The next day, after seeing him off, the calm appearance I was putting up lost its legs and I high-tailed it over to Jiayu Hospital.
After Xiao Huaisu saw me, he first gave a smile, then walked over to me after a wave.
He shook his head, replying: "No, not that. It just made me think of something which happened in the past. It was the day you came to find me so we could drink. Did you forget about it? "
Anyhow, Li You and I sent her off. After she left, I let out a sigh of relief.
Thinking it over, Xiao Huaisu then asked: "Can you get up on time to do so?"
Lee Moli was now utterly disappointed, saying: "Forget it then. I won't bother about you any more." She then got up, taking her reusable grocery bag in hand before rushing out in a huff.
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She was probably hoping for me to get married soon.
I looked at Fluffles and laughed, saying to Li You: "It knows you're going to go off and play on your own, isn't that sad?"
"Because men who can give birth aren't easy to impregnate. So, naturally, there won't be any contraceptive medicine, as there is virtually no market for it."
I looked at Fluffles and laughed, saying to Li You: "It knows you're going to go off and play on your own, isn't that sad?"
Anyhow, Li You and I sent her off. After she left, I let out a sigh of relief.
When I saw Xiao Huaisu walking out with only a briefcase in hand, none of the scenes I had imagined played out, as I lifted my hand high to wave at him—furiously waving at him—hoping for him to notice my existence even it was for teensy bit earlier.
***
Li You, wearing a sympathetic expression, said in return "Uncle Xiao, is really unlucky then."
Put simply: this was destiny at work!
"You already know that I just started working, plus, I'm still newcomer. I'm so busy I barely get a chance to drink water, so where would I find the time to send sweet eyes to other employees, huh? Everyone's all super busy?"
Chewing on her plum, Li you asked me: "Why did you lie to grandma?"
Those words of his were ones which provoked thought, and for someone as smart as myself, it took seconds for me to understand!
"Because she doesn't like your Uncle Xiao."
It's not so much that your Uncle Xiao did something bad, but more that I did...
I'm no longer the pure person I once was!
***
"Why doesn't grandma like Uncle Xiao? Did Uncle Xiao do something bad to get on grandma's bad side?"
Understanding, Li You nodded, then began brushing her teeth.
With those words said, I apologised in my heart, unconsciously inching towards him to hug him by the waist. Even though my cheeks were now feeling somewhat sore, I still kept smiling while changing the topic: "What time are you leaving tomorrow?" I was afraid to keep talking about that time since my eyes couldn't stop themselves from reddening.
Lee Moli was now utterly disappointed, saying: "Forget it then. I won't bother about you any more." She then got up, taking her reusable grocery bag in hand before rushing out in a huff.
Well...
"Do you think you have the power to control your dreams? It was just a dream, nothing more. You're not the one at fault." Feeling bad, I consoled him.
While gently rubbing my back, he patted me as he replied: "The flight's at 10:32 am. Now, go to sleep."
Him bringing up that incident... made me feel uncomfortable. So, with a laugh, I asked: "Why so?" Is it because he figured it out? I looked at him nervously.
It's not so much that your Uncle Xiao did something bad, but more that I did...
"Oh, that's because I found two hundred bucks one my way home a couple days ago!" For the sake of preserving love and harmony, it was imperative for me to tell such a lie. Forgive me, my dear mother.
But this explanation is too hard for her to grasp, so I took a bite from my plum too in the mean time. After thinking about how to explain it to her, I said: "There's this phrase called displacement of anger, and it happens when a person who did nothing wrong is hated because of the mistake of someone close to them. So instead of that other person being hated, they are the one hated instead."
After putting on a cap and getting seated on the bus, Li You waved at me through the glass window wearing a smile. Seeing her so happy also made me happily send her a grin, the smile I gave her being even more magnificent.
***
"Ah, you just got back yet you're going to treat me this ruthlessly? Anyhow, where's your luggage?"
Li You, wearing a sympathetic expression, said in return "Uncle Xiao, is really unlucky then."
After eating our simple father-daughter breakfast, we got ready to leave. But out of nowhere Fluffles bit onto Li You's skirt, seeming to not want her to go.
Upset, I retorted: "You are too unsure of yourself, Mr. Xiao. Please have a bit more self-confidence."
But, for someone as quick witted as me, there was still a chance to remedy this.
Black lines formed over my face, so I talked myself up: "It's not that bad actually..." I'm this handsome, and Xiao Huaisu even met me to begin with, so which part of that is bad lucky?
I didn't get to be all lovey-dovey with Xiao Huaisu for half a month. That is to say, just thinking about it is making me all flustered.
The night before Xiao Huaisu returned, I sat in the living room preparing for Li You's winter outing. Sweat guards, a water bottle, along with some snacks, fruits, bread and other food stuff were packed, with even a few pieces of extra clothes placed in the inner lining of her pack so in the event of her getting dirty, she could just change into them.
"My assistant came back first, they already sent my things back to my house."
Put simply: this was destiny at work!
Looked at her squeezing out toothpaste next to me, I replied: "Oh, that one is your Uncle Xiao's."
Xiao Huaisu laughed, agreeing.
Afterwards, I drove the car Xiao Huaisu left here to take Li You to her kindergarten.
I asked him: "What time are you arriving? Can I come pick you up? I have tomorrow off anyway." For the sake of my husband, I'm willing to act like a groom.
"Oh, that's because I found two hundred bucks one my way home a couple days ago!" For the sake of preserving love and harmony, it was imperative for me to tell such a lie. Forgive me, my dear mother.
A soft and kind smile was worn by Lee Moli after hearing my words, with her then asking: "You dating is a good thing, why try to hide it?"
The night before Xiao Huaisu returned, I sat in the living room preparing for Li You's winter outing. Sweat guards, a water bottle, along with some snacks, fruits, bread and other food stuff were packed, with even a few pieces of extra clothes placed in the inner lining of her pack so in the event of her getting dirty, she could just change into them.
"Aren't you still sore back there?" He chuckled, pressing down my legs to keep me from moving, gently reminding me of my pitiful cries earlier that morning in the bathroom.
"Hey, come check it yourself to make sure nothing is missing. I don't want you to be sitting on the bus tomorrow before you to realise you don't have something."
What else can I do when facing my perfect man?
The evening after he had left, I went over to my parents to pick up Li You.
After departing from Jiayu, I made my way to the supermarket to buy several boxes of condoms. Once home, I was planning on stuffing them into the drawer of my nightstand, but while doing so, I noticed there were already several boxes in there.
Li You took her book bag and began checking the items inside it.
Fluffles, too, looked on at Li You, unable to stop squirming in my arms. I kept stroking its back, afraid she would escape my arms.
Right then, Xiao Huaisu called me.
"My assistant came back first, they already sent my things back to my house."
During that time I thought about whether I should give him a huge hug the moment I saw him, or if I should hold back and wait for him to hug me instead?
iana: this is why two chaps this week would be better.
Upset, I retorted: "You are too unsure of yourself, Mr. Xiao. Please have a bit more self-confidence."
Xiao Huaisu laughed, agreeing.
I asked him: "What time are you arriving? Can I come pick you up? I have tomorrow off anyway." For the sake of my husband, I'm willing to act like a groom.
Right then, Xiao Huaisu called me.
Understanding, Li You nodded, then began brushing her teeth.
iana: this is why two chaps this week would be better.
"Oh, that's because I found two hundred bucks one my way home a couple days ago!" For the sake of preserving love and harmony, it was imperative for me to tell such a lie. Forgive me, my dear mother.
Not knowing the reason behind it, I went over there, flustered, then sat down beside her. Li You, while holding her purplish-red plum, also sat down beside me. She then took out a small bite out of the fruit before giving it to Fluffles to lick, which without hesitation used its tongue to lap it up after a testing lick, lips smacking all over the place as it ate.
Thinking it over, Xiao Huaisu then asked: "Can you get up on time to do so?"
After thinking for a moment, he then droned: "It's because of a dream I had on that night we had gotten drunk."
"Morning after pills?" Doctor Chen, who's been responsible for my case from since a long time ago, looked at me meaningfully and said in return, "It's better for you to keep several boxes of condoms at home. You see, when it comes to the kind of contraceptive medicine which is suitable to be used for your physique... well, the truth is, there simply isn't any."
At ten, I was awakened by my alarm. Groggy, I changed my clothes and washed up, put on my shoe, then grabbed the keys and made my way to the car.
Hearing this, I poked him right back: "I can get up just fine for others, so I can get up just fine for you too. Don't underestimate your charm Mr. Xiao."
Xiao Huaisu laughed, agreeing.
Xiao Huaisu laughed, agreeing.
With those words said, I apologised in my heart, unconsciously inching towards him to hug him by the waist. Even though my cheeks were now feeling somewhat sore, I still kept smiling while changing the topic: "What time are you leaving tomorrow?" I was afraid to keep talking about that time since my eyes couldn't stop themselves from reddening.
I'm no longer the pure person I once was!
In the end, this just means that safety measures must be taken. Although Doctor Chen said it was no easy task for me to get knocked up, what if I still ended up hitting the jackpot again? Who can say for sure I won't hit a bullseye a second time around? This sort of thing... I had to guard against it.
His flight would be landing at noon. So, the next morning, I had to get up and drop Li You off to kindergarten at six-thirty, got back home, sleep again, then get back up at ten, get cleaned up, then go get the car to go pick up my male god. This was my itinerary for tomorrow. Wasn't it rather full?
I asked him: "What time are you arriving? Can I come pick you up? I have tomorrow off anyway." For the sake of my husband, I'm willing to act like a groom.
Starlight Kindergarten
He looked me in the eye then, seeming a bit entranced, as even his tone carried hints of something being called back to his memories when he replied: "A dream about you."
At ten, I was awakened by my alarm. Groggy, I changed my clothes and washed up, put on my shoe, then grabbed the keys and made my way to the car.
These thoughts about that time, every scene between us, seemed fresh in my mind.
I didn't get to be all lovey-dovey with Xiao Huaisu for half a month. That is to say, just thinking about it is making me all flustered.
Black lines formed over my face, so I talked myself up: "It's not that bad actually..." I'm this handsome, and Xiao Huaisu even met me to begin with, so which part of that is bad lucky?
But, in the pitch blackness of that room, the dark of his eyes flashed, while the words leaving him were clearly articulated: "But I'm afraid you won't be able to bear it if we do, so for now get yourself some good rest," following a pause in his words, he then added, "and wait until I come back."
Right then, Xiao Huaisu called me.
Xiao Huaisu shook his head, saying: "I just have thorough experience of your idleness, that all.
The evening after he had left, I went over to my parents to pick up Li You.
Especially the thought of tonight... I really can't be helped.
Maybe because my recent expression has been showing the high I was riding was a bit too high, and because of this, when Li Moli stopped by with some food and stuff she bought for me, she couldn't help but ask: "What made you so happy?" While beside her, Li You was holding Fluffles to peek at what her grandmother had bought.
His flight would be landing at noon. So, the next morning, I had to get up and drop Li You off to kindergarten at six-thirty, got back home, sleep again, then get back up at ten, get cleaned up, then go get the car to go pick up my male god. This was my itinerary for tomorrow. Wasn't it rather full?
But, for someone as quick witted as me, there was still a chance to remedy this.
Thinking it over, Xiao Huaisu then asked: "Can you get up on time to do so?"
I looked at Fluffles and laughed, saying to Li You: "It knows you're going to go off and play on your own, isn't that sad?"
What else can I do when facing my perfect man?
Lee Moli was now utterly disappointed, saying: "Forget it then. I won't bother about you any more." She then got up, taking her reusable grocery bag in hand before rushing out in a huff.
I've changed!
While gently rubbing my back, he patted me as he replied: "The flight's at 10:32 am. Now, go to sleep."
He looked at my face, a laugh soon escaping him for some reason unbeknownst to me.
Once I heard the flight from Vancouver had landed, I instinctively jumped for joy. Standing on the tip of my toes as I tried to get a look inside.
Is it so wrong to be honest to your heart?
The evening after he had left, I went over to my parents to pick up Li You.
The next day, I got up super early and made Li You a sandwich along with a warm glass of milk.
But my heart was still deeply immersed in the atmosphere of the unparalleled love I possessed for this perfect man of mine. My level of devotion was currently at a great high, thus I protested without care: "Who was the one calling me young before, huh? We young people recover super quickly!" It seemed with this I had accidentally inserted a dagger into my Mr. Perfect.
After eating our simple father-daughter breakfast, we got ready to leave. But out of nowhere Fluffles bit onto Li You's skirt, seeming to not want her to go.
Lee Moli did know Qiao Damai, and after hearing my explanation, she did look a bit disappointed. Yet, in spite of that, she enthusiastically asked: "You've been working for a while now... so is there any of your colleagues you have a special eye for?"
I looked at Fluffles and laughed, saying to Li You: "It knows you're going to go off and play on your own, isn't that sad?"
After Xiao Huaisu saw me, he first gave a smile, then walked over to me after a wave.
With her book bag on her back, Li You looked down at Fluffles and said: "In the morning, she's usually unruly, and runs all around me, but she never acted like this."
Afterwards, I drove the car Xiao Huaisu left here to take Li You to her kindergarten.
I knelt down and picked up Fluffles, saying to Li You: "I'll take her with us to see you off."
Starlight Kindergarten
I looked at Fluffles and laughed, saying to Li You: "It knows you're going to go off and play on your own, isn't that sad?"
When I handed her over to her teacher, I said to her: "Have fun, alright?"
When I handed her over to her teacher, I said to her: "Have fun, alright?"
I almost snorted upon hearing this, letting out a laugh as I ruffled her hair, I explained: "No, it was just too late for him to head back a night so I just let him stay over at our house."
Standing on her tippy-toes, Li You reached up to pat Fluffles on the head, comfortingly stroking it's fur as she said to her: "Don't worry, I'll be back this evening, okay?"
Him bringing up that incident... made me feel uncomfortable. So, with a laugh, I asked: "Why so?" Is it because he figured it out? I looked at him nervously.
After leaving the wash room, I noticed her originally relaxed expression suddenly grow serious while an indecipherable glimmer resonated in her eyes. Instead of heading to the kitchen, she went into the living room and sat down, calling me over, seeming to have something to say.
Black lines formed over my face, so I talked myself up: "It's not that bad actually..." I'm this handsome, and Xiao Huaisu even met me to begin with, so which part of that is bad lucky?
With fluttering eyes, Li You then asked: "Is Uncle Xiao homeless again?"
When he got closer, he took me by the hand and led me outside, saying: "I thought you'd be late."
Afterwards, I drove the car Xiao Huaisu left here to take Li You to her kindergarten.
Before going to bed, in the wash room while she was about to brush her teeth, Youyou had asked me: "Dad, why are there two toothbrushes there?"
—Look! Look at me! I'm over here!
Right then, Xiao Huaisu called me.
When I handed her over to her teacher, I said to her: "Have fun, alright?"
When realised what she said, I unconsciously showed a shocked expression in response to her question, knowing right then I was exposed.
Black lines formed over my face, so I talked myself up: "It's not that bad actually..." I'm this handsome, and Xiao Huaisu even met me to begin with, so which part of that is bad lucky?
Is it so wrong to be honest to your heart?
After putting on a cap and getting seated on the bus, Li You waved at me through the glass window wearing a smile. Seeing her so happy also made me happily send her a grin, the smile I gave her being even more magnificent.
I knelt down and picked up Fluffles, saying to Li You: "I'll take her with us to see you off."
"Yep—" Maybe because it was because she was going on an autumn outing, but that usually quiet kid of mine was also very excited. So with excitement echoing from her tone, she looked at Fluffles, wishing her goodbye.
But this explanation is too hard for her to grasp, so I took a bite from my plum too in the mean time. After thinking about how to explain it to her, I said: "There's this phrase called displacement of anger, and it happens when a person who did nothing wrong is hated because of the mistake of someone close to them. So instead of that other person being hated, they are the one hated instead."
After eating our simple father-daughter breakfast, we got ready to leave. But out of nowhere Fluffles bit onto Li You's skirt, seeming to not want her to go.
"I was just thinking about when you called me a pervert," he replied.
Xiao Huaisu laughed, agreeing.
In the end, this just means that safety measures must be taken. Although Doctor Chen said it was no easy task for me to get knocked up, what if I still ended up hitting the jackpot again? Who can say for sure I won't hit a bullseye a second time around? This sort of thing... I had to guard against it.
After putting on a cap and getting seated on the bus, Li You waved at me through the glass window wearing a smile. Seeing her so happy also made me happily send her a grin, the smile I gave her being even more magnificent.
Not knowing the reason behind it, I went over there, flustered, then sat down beside her. Li You, while holding her purplish-red plum, also sat down beside me. She then took out a small bite out of the fruit before giving it to Fluffles to lick, which without hesitation used its tongue to lap it up after a testing lick, lips smacking all over the place as it ate.
I looked at Fluffles and laughed, saying to Li You: "It knows you're going to go off and play on your own, isn't that sad?"
He sighed, seeming to have accepted it before saying: "You're way too clumsy by nature, plus this scar is so long. The situation back then must've been very dangerous, right?" I had told him the scar was a result of me colliding with someone while riding my bike to school.
Fluffles, too, looked on at Li You, unable to stop squirming in my arms. I kept stroking its back, afraid she would escape my arms.
Astounded, I asked: "Why not?"
I smiled at her, saying: "Relax, she'll be back tonight. Are you afraid she'll doesn't want you any more?" After saying that I got back in the car and waved to Li You. When all the other children got seated on the bus, the teacher then called their names, after which the bus slowly started. All the parents who came to send off their kids soon gradually departed, and as I watched the school bus drive of in to the distance, for some inexplicable reason, I felt an empty and hard to describe uneasiness out of the blue.
It was obvious who had bought them.
The smile and giggle which left upon those thoughts were unable to be helped.
Black lines formed over my face, so I talked myself up: "It's not that bad actually..." I'm this handsome, and Xiao Huaisu even met me to begin with, so which part of that is bad lucky?
Understanding, Li You nodded, then began brushing her teeth.
I nodded, but just as I was about to speak, I heard my phone ring.
When I was done seeing Li You off, I took Fluffles to the vet to get checked out. She still had a few vaccine shots to get, so I let her stay at the clinic or the time being. I then remembered Xiao Huaisu's flight coming in at noon, so I went back home and tidied up the wares. After this and following washing up, I hopped into bed to sleep again.
Later that night, while we were both lying in bed, Xiao Huaisu had unconsciously caressed the scar on my stomach. He had asked me about it earlier, but at that time I had just made up some random excuse to dodge the question.
Later that night, while we were both lying in bed, Xiao Huaisu had unconsciously caressed the scar on my stomach. He had asked me about it earlier, but at that time I had just made up some random excuse to dodge the question.
Smiling, I took out my phone, and saw a unknown number calling.
Understanding, Li You nodded, then began brushing her teeth.
With her book bag on her back, Li You looked down at Fluffles and said: "In the morning, she's usually unruly, and runs all around me, but she never acted like this."
At ten, I was awakened by my alarm. Groggy, I changed my clothes and washed up, put on my shoe, then grabbed the keys and made my way to the car.
"Because she doesn't like your Uncle Xiao."
These thoughts about that time, every scene between us, seemed fresh in my mind.
Put simply: this was destiny at work!
With those words said, I apologised in my heart, unconsciously inching towards him to hug him by the waist. Even though my cheeks were now feeling somewhat sore, I still kept smiling while changing the topic: "What time are you leaving tomorrow?" I was afraid to keep talking about that time since my eyes couldn't stop themselves from reddening.
Anyhow, we'll be using them in the future anyway. So these ones I bought would just act as reserves. I then just put the condoms I bought right next to his without thinking much about it. But, after staring at those seven or eight boxes neatly placed there, I began feeling I might be sending him a hint for us to go several more rounds. What will I do if he thinks of me as some decent and honest guy on the outside, while inside of me was an indecent nymphomaniac just dying of thirst?
The weather that day was especially good, the autumn air was also quite refreshing. Along the way, I even hummed a song while I drove. At eleven forty-five, I arrived at the airport and waited at the exit.
The honest me, thinking of preserving my image, stuffed those extra boxes within the depths of my cupboard where they shall remain secretly. Also deciding I would sneakily take out the one I bought after we finish using his.
During that time I thought about whether I should give him a huge hug the moment I saw him, or if I should hold back and wait for him to hug me instead?
Anyhow, we'll be using them in the future anyway. So these ones I bought would just act as reserves. I then just put the condoms I bought right next to his without thinking much about it. But, after staring at those seven or eight boxes neatly placed there, I began feeling I might be sending him a hint for us to go several more rounds. What will I do if he thinks of me as some decent and honest guy on the outside, while inside of me was an indecent nymphomaniac just dying of thirst?
The smile and giggle which left upon those thoughts were unable to be helped.
I hesitated, but still answered it with the thought: if it was Ping'an insurance again, I won't answer any strange calls from now on. At that time, the person on the other end of the line anxiously said to me: "Hello? Hi, is this Li You's dad? I'm calling from The People's First Hospital. I regret to inform you that Starlight Kindergarten's bus has gotten into an accident along the way to their camp, and your child is currently in the hospital's emergency room—" After she said this, my ears could no longer process sounds properly, my brain was an instant mess, my scalp felt numb, and my body seemed to be unable to use its strength.
Once I heard the flight from Vancouver had landed, I instinctively jumped for joy. Standing on the tip of my toes as I tried to get a look inside.
Put simply: this was destiny at work!
When I was done seeing Li You off, I took Fluffles to the vet to get checked out. She still had a few vaccine shots to get, so I let her stay at the clinic or the time being. I then remembered Xiao Huaisu's flight coming in at noon, so I went back home and tidied up the wares. After this and following washing up, I hopped into bed to sleep again.
His words making me recall that incident in the rock garden. Feeling embarrassed, I then asked: "Me calling you a pervert made you happy?" You really are a pervert then, aren't you?
When I saw Xiao Huaisu walking out with only a briefcase in hand, none of the scenes I had imagined played out, as I lifted my hand high to wave at him—furiously waving at him—hoping for him to notice my existence even it was for teensy bit earlier.
Noticing something was wrong from beside me, Xiao Huaisu held my hand tightly, asking: "Li Tian?"
—Look! Look at me! I'm over here!
Xiao Huaisu shook his head, saying: "I just have thorough experience of your idleness, that all.
But, for someone as quick witted as me, there was still a chance to remedy this.
In the end, this just means that safety measures must be taken. Although Doctor Chen said it was no easy task for me to get knocked up, what if I still ended up hitting the jackpot again? Who can say for sure I won't hit a bullseye a second time around? This sort of thing... I had to guard against it.
I used my eyes to convey my feelings.
In that critical moment, Li You said nary a peep to toss me under the bus, this act also putting my heart at ease.
With those words said, I apologised in my heart, unconsciously inching towards him to hug him by the waist. Even though my cheeks were now feeling somewhat sore, I still kept smiling while changing the topic: "What time are you leaving tomorrow?" I was afraid to keep talking about that time since my eyes couldn't stop themselves from reddening.
My mom then asked: "Are you dating someone?"
When I was done seeing Li You off, I took Fluffles to the vet to get checked out. She still had a few vaccine shots to get, so I let her stay at the clinic or the time being. I then remembered Xiao Huaisu's flight coming in at noon, so I went back home and tidied up the wares. After this and following washing up, I hopped into bed to sleep again.
Before going to bed, in the wash room while she was about to brush her teeth, Youyou had asked me: "Dad, why are there two toothbrushes there?"
After Xiao Huaisu saw me, he first gave a smile, then walked over to me after a wave.
At ten, I was awakened by my alarm. Groggy, I changed my clothes and washed up, put on my shoe, then grabbed the keys and made my way to the car.
When he got closer, he took me by the hand and led me outside, saying: "I thought you'd be late."
I'm no longer the pure person I once was!
Upset, I retorted: "You are too unsure of yourself, Mr. Xiao. Please have a bit more self-confidence."
Lee Moli laughed: "I saw a pair of couple mouthwash cups in your bathroom, so are you seriously planning to keep hiding it from me?" Her eyes seeming to also say: little one, do you still intend on trying to deceive your mother?
Xiao Huaisu shook his head, saying: "I just have thorough experience of your idleness, that all.
I sighed, saying: "What do you want me to say? I bought those cups for myself a while ago. Qiao Damai came over a couple days ago and spent a couple nights here, which is why I took one out for him to use. You remember Qiao Damai, right? If I get a girlfriend, the first one I would run over to report to will definitely be you. Or should I just wait for you to sniff it out? Haha... Seriously, you're really overthinking things." After I said all that, Li You looked at me, and taking advantage of Lee Moli not looking my way, I sent my girl a wink.
Xiao Huaisu shook his head, saying: "I just have thorough experience of your idleness, that all.
After Lee Moli packed out the stuff, she washed two plums and gave one to Li You and the other to me. Afterwards, making her way to the bathroom.
He shook his head, replying: "No, not that. It just made me think of something which happened in the past. It was the day you came to find me so we could drink. Did you forget about it? "
Not knowing the reason behind it, I went over there, flustered, then sat down beside her. Li You, while holding her purplish-red plum, also sat down beside me. She then took out a small bite out of the fruit before giving it to Fluffles to lick, which without hesitation used its tongue to lap it up after a testing lick, lips smacking all over the place as it ate.
"Ah, you just got back yet you're going to treat me this ruthlessly? Anyhow, where's your luggage?"
No, you're not a pervert! It was my fault you blamed yourself.
"Because she doesn't like your Uncle Xiao."
Him bringing up that incident... made me feel uncomfortable. So, with a laugh, I asked: "Why so?" Is it because he figured it out? I looked at him nervously.
Brazenly, possessing no embarrassment to think of, I asked the doctor if they had any morning after pills.
During that time I thought about whether I should give him a huge hug the moment I saw him, or if I should hold back and wait for him to hug me instead?
"My assistant came back first, they already sent my things back to my house."
Hearing the assurance in Doctor Chen's words alleviated my worries, at least they did somewhat. I had just started my job and still had no achievements to my name, so how could I get pregnant now? Isn't that just too bad lucky?
I nodded, but just as I was about to speak, I heard my phone ring.
Xiao Huaisu had to go on a business trip to Vancouver the next day, and he had to stay there for half a month—half a month! Right now we should be confirming our relationship but instead he had to go on a business trip. So because of this, for the last couple of days we had been grinding on the bed incessantly, over and over again... Thus, the more I thought about it, the more the feeling of this 'when I come back' being a hint that he'll... What am going to do with myself? I... I'm actually looking forward to it.
I nodded, but just as I was about to speak, I heard my phone ring.
After he spoke, he chuckled, explaining: "Having a dream like that back then made me feel like a pervert. I was much older than you... so doesn't that make me perverted?"
Smiling, I took out my phone, and saw a unknown number calling.
I almost snorted upon hearing this, letting out a laugh as I ruffled her hair, I explained: "No, it was just too late for him to head back a night so I just let him stay over at our house."
"Because she doesn't like your Uncle Xiao."
After he spoke, he chuckled, explaining: "Having a dream like that back then made me feel like a pervert. I was much older than you... so doesn't that make me perverted?"
After he spoke, he chuckled, explaining: "Having a dream like that back then made me feel like a pervert. I was much older than you... so doesn't that make me perverted?"
Thinking it over, Xiao Huaisu then asked: "Can you get up on time to do so?"
I hesitated, but still answered it with the thought: if it was Ping'an insurance again, I won't answer any strange calls from now on. At that time, the person on the other end of the line anxiously said to me: "Hello? Hi, is this Li You's dad? I'm calling from The People's First Hospital. I regret to inform you that Starlight Kindergarten's bus has gotten into an accident along the way to their camp, and your child is currently in the hospital's emergency room—" After she said this, my ears could no longer process sounds properly, my brain was an instant mess, my scalp felt numb, and my body seemed to be unable to use its strength.
His flight would be landing at noon. So, the next morning, I had to get up and drop Li You off to kindergarten at six-thirty, got back home, sleep again, then get back up at ten, get cleaned up, then go get the car to go pick up my male god. This was my itinerary for tomorrow. Wasn't it rather full?
Prompting me to ask: "What's so funny?"
His words making me recall that incident in the rock garden. Feeling embarrassed, I then asked: "Me calling you a pervert made you happy?" You really are a pervert then, aren't you?
Noticing something was wrong from beside me, Xiao Huaisu held my hand tightly, asking: "Li Tian?"
Thinking it over, Xiao Huaisu then asked: "Can you get up on time to do so?"
I couldn't tell Lee Moli the real reason for my happiness, so as to prevent the horse from stumbling out the gate (as well as myself from being beaten to a pulp) this road of me being with Xiao Huaisu needs to be thought of for the long run. It was a heavy task and there was a long road ahead.
"Hey, come check it yourself to make sure nothing is missing. I don't want you to be sitting on the bus tomorrow before you to realise you don't have something."
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With fluttering eyes, Li You then asked: "Is Uncle Xiao homeless again?"
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