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Chapter: 40 | Tell me, have you two been hooking up since long ago?

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Tell me, have you two been hooking up since long ago?

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_{"Don't say anything. You're conscience will suffer condemnation! Just stop as quickly as you can! Repent, repent and be saved, it's not too late! We're still friends!"}
After being stunned senseless, his eyes and brows were practically overflowing with joy. In all the years I've known him, even up to this very day, it was the most outwardly joyous expression I'd ever seen on him. Usually, at the very most, he'd curl his lips in a smile, one which was gentle as much as it was polite. But right now, after he carefully released me, he looked me up and down a few times, his eyes lingering on my stomach a few times more, a complex range of emotions housed within them. Disbelief, astonishment, surprise, happiness, excitement... all these emotions, in addition to a few more, which made me unable to help myself from letting out a laugh.

"Don't say anything. You're conscience will suffer condemnation! Just stop as quickly as you can! Repent, repent and be saved, it's not too late! We're still friends!"

_{Li You then ran over to me to take a look,saying: "That's great! I'm going to be a Big SisT/n: the big sis here is a term used by female gang leaders.!"}
Can there be anything more interesting too see than a person who's usually reserved suddenly light up in pure happiness?

Li You then ran over to me to take a look,saying: "That's great! I'm going to be a Big SisT/n: the big sis here is a term used by female gang leaders.!"

_{He then added: "It's my domain, and my call."}
Especially when that joy had something to do with me.

He then added: "It's my domain, and my call."

_{By the time I finish this project, it'd probably be around four months. So even if I wanted to continue working, it wouldn't be possible with my stomach being all huge, it'll make people talk.}
Seeing him constantly stare at my stomach, feeling a bit uncomfortable, I sneakily pulled the blanket to cover it then as I said: "So... there's no need for us to go to the doctor's since I already went to get my results today and Dr. Chen informed me."

By the time I finish this project, it'd probably be around four months. So even if I wanted to continue working, it wouldn't be possible with my stomach being all huge, it'll make people talk. This is why I didn't feel any kind of resentment at all with Xiao Huaisu for discussing this matter with me. He knew how much blood sweat and tears I invested in this project, so he didn't try to stand in my way or ask me to just stay at home all the time and never go out. So with him being so considerate, how could I refused?

_{{Especially when that joy had something to do with me.}}"What am I going to do about that overactive brain of yours? The Mrs. Xiao you guys have been blabbering about is me!" I shut him up directly, and sure enough, he was dead silent on the other end of the line—shocked, unable to say a word.

Especially when that joy had something to do with me.

_{Oh-my-god! I used this skill so freaking easily. I thought I would've shivered or stuttered or something, but there as nothing of the sort! It looks like I do have the temperament of a spoiled little prince in my heart!}
After hearing what I said, he lifted his brows, asking: "Why didn't you tell me you were going for a check-up?" It seems he like he's holding it against me a little for going to get a check-up alone.

Oh-my-god! I used this skill so freaking easily. I thought I would've shivered or stuttered or something, but there as nothing of the sort! It looks like I do have the temperament of a spoiled little prince in my heart!

_{"Hey, tell me, you two have been hooking up since a long time ago, haven't you? Yet you kept me in the dark!"}Before he finished speaking my face had already grown hot. I muttered out a few sounds, telling him I had already asked Dr. Chen and that he had said we should take extra care in the last three months but the other months were okay. So having heard this, he was relieved.

"Hey, tell me, you two have been hooking up since a long time ago, haven't you? Yet you kept me in the dark!"

_{No... That day, I said it so clearly that day. I pointed to myself and said I was Shiniang, but this guy... This guy didn't pick up on it and even went as far as making up a story about me being a mistress?}
I smiled though, as if I hadn't noticed it, folding his hand into my own. "Aren't you busy right now? Besides, I didn't the slightest clue this was even what it was, I just went there for a regular physical. But, next time, I'll make sure to ask you to go with me, alright?" I acted so flirtatiously without a hint of embarrassment, even I was shocked after I was done.

No... That day, I said it so clearly that day. I pointed to myself and said I was Shiniang, but this guy... This guy didn't pick up on it and even went as far as making up a story about me being a mistress?

_{"So... you and Professor Xiao are really together, right? like, {really} really?"}I shook my head: "Nope. I can eat and sleep just fine, plus, I'm super energetic." If I wasn't, I would've never teased you so fervently last night, Mr. Xiao.

"So... you and Professor Xiao are really together, right? like, really really?"

_{Peeved at his words, I countered: "Having a good appetite is a blessing—a blessing! Don't you know that? So... if you have a problem with it on me, do you also have a problem with it on them?"}
Oh-my-god! I used this skill so freaking easily. I thought I would've shivered or stuttered or something, but there as nothing of the sort! It looks like I do have the temperament of a spoiled little prince in my heart!

Peeved at his words, I countered: "Having a good appetite is a blessing—a blessing! Don't you know that? So... if you have a problem with it on me, do you also have a problem with it on them?"

_{Peeved at his words, I countered: "Having a good appetite is a blessing—a blessing! Don't you know that? So... if you have a problem with it on me, do you also have a problem with it on them?"}While slowly drinking my porridge, I nodded in response.

Peeved at his words, I countered: "Having a good appetite is a blessing—a blessing! Don't you know that? So... if you have a problem with it on me, do you also have a problem with it on them?"

_{I almost fell to my knees. But, fortunately, thanks to my perseverance I was finally able to convince him Xiao Huaisu and I were a couple and I didn't go inserting myself in someone else's marriage.}
Realising he had no option but to let me be, he sighed, then again took me in his embrace. But this time he was even more gentle than before, so much so, it could make a person rely on them completely. While he rubbed my back, his body suddenly stiffened, it seemed as though he suddenly remembered something, as he then asked in a worried tone: "Last... last night we..."

I almost fell to my knees. But, fortunately, thanks to my perseverance I was finally able to convince him Xiao Huaisu and I were a couple and I didn't go inserting myself in someone else's marriage.

_{"I'm seriously going to kill you."}
Before he finished speaking my face had already grown hot. I muttered out a few sounds, telling him I had already asked Dr. Chen and that he had said we should take extra care in the last three months but the other months were okay. So having heard this, he was relieved.

"I'm seriously going to kill you."

_{"If they get wet I'll just change them again. What's there to worry about?" These overly cautious actions of his made me chuckle. "I'm just pregnant. Are you worried I'll bump into something like this? I honestly don't feel like anything's out of the ordinary, so don't worry so much, alright?"}Tell me, have you two been hooking up since long ago?

"If they get wet I'll just change them again. What's there to worry about?" These overly cautious actions of his made me chuckle. "I'm just pregnant. Are you worried I'll bump into something like this? I honestly don't feel like anything's out of the ordinary, so don't worry so much, alright?"

_{"Damn, it feels like some kind of dream, you know? It's so freaking unreal..." Qiao Damai was still obviously in disbelief.}
Afterwards, he said: "If... if I had just taken you to the hospital earlier... we wouldn't have found out so late. Are you alright, though? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"

"Damn, it feels like some kind of dream, you know? It's so freaking unreal..." Qiao Damai was still obviously in disbelief.

_{{I love you so much too!}}Before he finished speaking my face had already grown hot. I muttered out a few sounds, telling him I had already asked Dr. Chen and that he had said we should take extra care in the last three months but the other months were okay. So having heard this, he was relieved.

I love you so much too!

_{Prompting me to reply: "Oh Da-ge, you're so wilful..."}Tell me, have you two been hooking up since long ago?

Prompting me to reply: "Oh Da-ge, you're so wilful..."

_{Digging my ears, I thought: Isn't there till time for me to do it though?}
I shook my head: "Nope. I can eat and sleep just fine, plus, I'm super energetic." If I wasn't, I would've never teased you so fervently last night, Mr. Xiao.

Digging my ears, I thought: Isn't there till time for me to do it though?

_{Even though I told him Dr. Chen said it was fine in the first few months, Xiao Huaisu still insisted on not laying a hand on me. We didn't do anything later that night either, only cuddling together quietly as we slept.}He then sent back: Talk about stuffing cold dog foodT/n: It's when a single "dog" gets blasted with surprise lovey-dovey stuff. in a poor single guy's mouth...ಥ_ಥ

Even though I told him Dr. Chen said it was fine in the first few months, Xiao Huaisu still insisted on not laying a hand on me. We didn't do anything later that night either, only cuddling together quietly as we slept.

_{{If you don't use your brain, you'll just be confused.}}But, all of a sudden, I felt bad for this second child who has yet to come out. Your sister has already taken you as her little underling.

If you don't use your brain, you'll just be confused.

_{"No, listen to what I'm saying.}
Hearing this, Xiao Huaisu hesitated for a while before saying: "It looks like the one in your belly will take after you, carefreeT/n: the word used here can also mean optimistic and open-minded. as well as being a lil foodie."

"No, listen to what I'm saying.

_{To which he just replied: "Waiting to give birth."}Without waiting for me to continue, Qiao Damai complained with resentment in his tone: "Li Tian, oh Li Tian, you have disappointed me so..."

To which he just replied: "Waiting to give birth."

_{"Hey... I just didn't have the time to tell you, you know?" {His reaction was much bigger than I thought!}}Li You was shocked, enough to make her stand up and ask me: "Seriously?"

"Hey... I just didn't have the time to tell you, you know?" His reaction was much bigger than I thought!

_{Wrapping my arms around his neck, I giggled, asking: "Are you realising your love for me has grown even more? Hm? Don't you deny it!"}
Peeved at his words, I countered: "Having a good appetite is a blessing—a blessing! Don't you know that? So... if you have a problem with it on me, do you also have a problem with it on them?"

Wrapping my arms around his neck, I giggled, asking: "Are you realising your love for me has grown even more? Hm? Don't you deny it!"

_{{I love you so much too!}}"Aw... that sucks."

I love you so much too!

_{When it was over three months since the second child has been in my tummy, it was time to celebrate the Spring Festival. So after my project was completed, and my handover at work in the last days winter vacation was done, Xiao Huaisu directly helped me get a leave of absence—with pay.}"Yep."

When it was over three months since the second child has been in my tummy, it was time to celebrate the Spring Festival. So after my project was completed, and my handover at work in the last days winter vacation was done, Xiao Huaisu directly helped me get a leave of absence—with pay.

_{Afterwards, I asked him what sort of excuse he used to get it.}
After letting me go, he lifted my chin and said firmly: "I never said I have a problem with it." After saying this, he kissed me, a very soft kiss, one overflowing with warmth.

Afterwards, I asked him what sort of excuse he used to get it.

_{"Hey... I just didn't have the time to tell you, you know?" {His reaction was much bigger than I thought!}}If Qing Yichu came to find me, I would refuse hands down. So I believe that even if he does go looking for someone, he won't come looking for me, he's is smart.

"Hey... I just didn't have the time to tell you, you know?" His reaction was much bigger than I thought!

_{Li You had been sitting for a while, but when she saw me, her eyes lit up as she said: "Dad's making congee." And it was no wonder she was shocked. Usually, the one who made any Chinese styled breakfast was me. If Xiao Huaisu was the one preparing things, most of the time, it'd be western dishes, so stuff like fried eggs, sandwiches and milk were the norm.}
After our kiss, he again held me in his arms, saying: "I'll give you a bath."

Li You had been sitting for a while, but when she saw me, her eyes lit up as she said: "Dad's making congee." And it was no wonder she was shocked. Usually, the one who made any Chinese styled breakfast was me. If Xiao Huaisu was the one preparing things, most of the time, it'd be western dishes, so stuff like fried eggs, sandwiches and milk were the norm.

_{After our kiss, he again held me in his arms, saying: "I'll give you a bath."}The congee was really tasty, it was clearly made earlier, and there was also some boiled eggs along with some stir-fried vegetables.

After our kiss, he again held me in his arms, saying: "I'll give you a bath."

_{iana: Qiao Damai never disappoints}I love you so much too!

iana: Qiao Damai never disappoints

_{When he saw I was going to refuse, he leaned over and kissed me, then while resting his arms on my shoulders, he continued: "Whatever you decide, I'll support you and I'll never take it upon myself to make you take the leave and stay at home. I just think it hasn't been long since you've been pregnant and things might still not be stable.}
"But what if the clothes you just changed into get soaked?"

When he saw I was going to refuse, he leaned over and kissed me, then while resting his arms on my shoulders, he continued: "Whatever you decide, I'll support you and I'll never take it upon myself to make you take the leave and stay at home. I just think it hasn't been long since you've been pregnant and things might still not be stable. So after staying home to observe things for a few days, and making sure there are no problems, you can return to the company whenever you want to finish your work."

_{Qiao Damai thought about it then said: "Yeah, that's true. When there's a wedding then, you don't need to invite me. Pretend I don't even exist. After that, we can resume our diplomatic relations, okay?"}By the time I finish this project, it'd probably be around four months. So even if I wanted to continue working, it wouldn't be possible with my stomach being all huge, it'll make people talk. This is why I didn't feel any kind of resentment at all with Xiao Huaisu for discussing this matter with me. He knew how much blood sweat and tears I invested in this project, so he didn't try to stand in my way or ask me to just stay at home all the time and never go out. So with him being so considerate, how could I refused?

Qiao Damai thought about it then said: "Yeah, that's true. When there's a wedding then, you don't need to invite me. Pretend I don't even exist. After that, we can resume our diplomatic relations, okay?"

_{After hearing what I said, he lifted his brows, asking: "Why didn't you tell me you were going for a check-up?" It seems he like he's holding it against me a little for going to get a check-up alone.}
"If they get wet I'll just change them again. What's there to worry about?" These overly cautious actions of his made me chuckle. "I'm just pregnant. Are you worried I'll bump into something like this? I honestly don't feel like anything's out of the ordinary, so don't worry so much, alright?"

After hearing what I said, he lifted his brows, asking: "Why didn't you tell me you were going for a check-up?" It seems he like he's holding it against me a little for going to get a check-up alone.

_{Xiao Huaisu and I just sat there eating silently with smiles lining both of our faces.}When it was over three months since the second child has been in my tummy, it was time to celebrate the Spring Festival. So after my project was completed, and my handover at work in the last days winter vacation was done, Xiao Huaisu directly helped me get a leave of absence—with pay.

Xiao Huaisu and I just sat there eating silently with smiles lining both of our faces.

_{"I'm seriously going to kill you."}Oh-my-god! I used this skill so freaking easily. I thought I would've shivered or stuttered or something, but there as nothing of the sort! It looks like I do have the temperament of a spoiled little prince in my heart!

"I'm seriously going to kill you."

_{In the morning, Chen Fuzhi finished telling me, and in the afternoon, Lian Youyi also gave me a call to tell me Qing Yichu was coming to the country for a visit, happily saying: "You and Yichu are around the same age, so when he's over there to enjoy himself, he'll have to trouble you and Huaisu." I understood that from Lian Youyi's perspective since Lian Youyi raised Huaisu as her own son, Qing Yichu was her brothers child, and Qing Yichu and I being of the same kind meant that no matter how you looked at it, to her, we should be close.}
"I just want to hold you, it has nothing to do with me afraid you'll bump into something. But... um... you really have gained a lot of weight."

In the morning, Chen Fuzhi finished telling me, and in the afternoon, Lian Youyi also gave me a call to tell me Qing Yichu was coming to the country for a visit, happily saying: "You and Yichu are around the same age, so when he's over there to enjoy himself, he'll have to trouble you and Huaisu." I understood that from Lian Youyi's perspective since Lian Youyi raised Huaisu as her own son, Qing Yichu was her brothers child, and Qing Yichu and I being of the same kind meant that no matter how you looked at it, to her, we should be close. Therefore, with a situation like this, everything should be all sunshine and rainbows.

_{I sneakily sent him a picture of the ring on my finger: {He gave me this ring.}}Of course, I couldn't say I wasn't free. After all, when an elder speaks to you in person, there's no real reason to try getting out of something like accompanying someone coming to the country on vacation, so... naturally, I agreed.

I sneakily sent him a picture of the ring on my finger: He gave me this ring.

_{Since then, I've been living like a little porker, eating and sleeping, sleeping and eating, day after day. After the Lantern Festival (15th day of the first lunar month), Xiao Huaisu went back to work and Li You started back at school, so I was left at home all by my lonesome.}"What?!" Hearing Qiao Damai's words left me stunned. What the actual hell?

Since then, I've been living like a little porker, eating and sleeping, sleeping and eating, day after day. After the Lantern Festival (15th day of the first lunar month), Xiao Huaisu went back to work and Li You started back at school, so I was left at home all by my lonesome.

_{Without waiting for me to continue, Qiao Damai complained with resentment in his tone: "Li Tian, oh Li Tian, you have disappointed me so..."}
Aren't you being just a bit too frank there, mister?

Without waiting for me to continue, Qiao Damai complained with resentment in his tone: "Li Tian, oh Li Tian, you have disappointed me so..."

_{Even though I told him Dr. Chen said it was fine in the first few months, Xiao Huaisu still insisted on not laying a hand on me. We didn't do anything later that night either, only cuddling together quietly as we slept.}Wrapping my arms around his neck, I giggled, asking: "Are you realising your love for me has grown even more? Hm? Don't you deny it!"

Even though I told him Dr. Chen said it was fine in the first few months, Xiao Huaisu still insisted on not laying a hand on me. We didn't do anything later that night either, only cuddling together quietly as we slept.

_{{Though... him saying he just wants to hug me, does make me feel all sweet like honey.}}I shook my head: "Nope. I can eat and sleep just fine, plus, I'm super energetic." If I wasn't, I would've never teased you so fervently last night, Mr. Xiao.

Though... him saying he just wants to hug me, does make me feel all sweet like honey.

_{I shook my head: "Nope. I can eat and sleep just fine, plus, I'm super energetic." If I wasn't, I would've never teased you so fervently last night, Mr. Xiao.}
Though... him saying he just wants to hug me, does make me feel all sweet like honey.

I shook my head: "Nope. I can eat and sleep just fine, plus, I'm super energetic." If I wasn't, I would've never teased you so fervently last night, Mr. Xiao.

_{Xiao Huaisu and I just sat there eating silently with smiles lining both of our faces.}I almost spurted out a mouthful of blood at this. Can I ever be that brazen? Who is waiting to give birth, huh? I'm only three months along and already asking for a leave of absence.

Xiao Huaisu and I just sat there eating silently with smiles lining both of our faces.

_{"I had no time yesterday and was just planning on calling you. I never thought you'd call." I was actually planning to call him after I woke up. I just never expected him to be so eager.}
Oh no... is being drown in so much sugar alright?

"I had no time yesterday and was just planning on calling you. I never thought you'd call." I was actually planning to call him after I woke up. I just never expected him to be so eager.

_{"So... you and Professor Xiao are really together, right? like, {really} really?"}God, he makes me want to pry that skull of his open to see if there really is only water and flourT/n: it means to have a head full of paste, being an idiot. moving around in there?

"So... you and Professor Xiao are really together, right? like, really really?"

_{Xiao Huaisu and I just sat there eating silently with smiles lining both of our faces.}"I'm seriously going to kill you."

Xiao Huaisu and I just sat there eating silently with smiles lining both of our faces.

_{Xiao Huaisu took Li You's congee, stirring a few times to allow the heat to dissipate, smiling at her brightly as he said: "Didn't you want a little partner?" After saying this, he observed Li You's expression.}
Wrapping my arms around his neck, I giggled, asking: "Are you realising your love for me has grown even more? Hm? Don't you deny it!"

Xiao Huaisu took Li You's congee, stirring a few times to allow the heat to dissipate, smiling at her brightly as he said: "Didn't you want a little partner?" After saying this, he observed Li You's expression.

_{After being stunned senseless, his eyes and brows were practically overflowing with joy. In all the years I've known him, even up to this very day, it was the most outwardly joyous expression I'd ever seen on him.}
His eyes lowered, fixed on me, not denying it in any way as he hummed in agreement. That gaze of his was so solemn, it made this sometimes weak and sometimes strong heart of mine skip, thump, and pound without end.

After being stunned senseless, his eyes and brows were practically overflowing with joy. In all the years I've known him, even up to this very day, it was the most outwardly joyous expression I'd ever seen on him. Usually, at the very most, he'd curl his lips in a smile, one which was gentle as much as it was polite. But right now, after he carefully released me, he looked me up and down a few times, his eyes lingering on my stomach a few times more, a complex range of emotions housed within them. Disbelief, astonishment, surprise, happiness, excitement... all these emotions, in addition to a few more, which made me unable to help myself from letting out a laugh.

_{Even though I told him Dr. Chen said it was fine in the first few months, Xiao Huaisu still insisted on not laying a hand on me. We didn't do anything later that night either, only cuddling together quietly as we slept.}iana: Qiao Damai never disappoints

Even though I told him Dr. Chen said it was fine in the first few months, Xiao Huaisu still insisted on not laying a hand on me. We didn't do anything later that night either, only cuddling together quietly as we slept.

_{"Hey... I just didn't have the time to tell you, you know?" {His reaction was much bigger than I thought!}}"Hey, tell me, you two have been hooking up since a long time ago, haven't you? Yet you kept me in the dark!"

"Hey... I just didn't have the time to tell you, you know?" His reaction was much bigger than I thought!

_{I almost spurted out a mouthful of blood at this. Can I ever be that brazen? Who is waiting to give birth, huh? I'm only three months along and already asking for a leave of absence.}
I love you so much too!

I almost spurted out a mouthful of blood at this. Can I ever be that brazen? Who is waiting to give birth, huh? I'm only three months along and already asking for a leave of absence.

_{"I had no time yesterday and was just planning on calling you. I never thought you'd call." I was actually planning to call him after I woke up. I just never expected him to be so eager.}N/A

"I had no time yesterday and was just planning on calling you. I never thought you'd call." I was actually planning to call him after I woke up. I just never expected him to be so eager.

_{God, he makes me want to pry that skull of his open to see if there really is only water and flourT/n: it means to have a head full of paste, being an idiot. moving around in there?}
Even though I told him Dr. Chen said it was fine in the first few months, Xiao Huaisu still insisted on not laying a hand on me. We didn't do anything later that night either, only cuddling together quietly as we slept.

God, he makes me want to pry that skull of his open to see if there really is only water and flourT/n: it means to have a head full of paste, being an idiot. moving around in there?

_"Yep."
The next morning, while Xiao Huaisu was buttoning up, he said to me: "I know you've been working working on an important project in your department these days, but for the next few days, I'd like to suggest for you to take a rest at home for a bit and observe for a while. After all, you should pay more attention in the first few months.

"Yep."

_{When it was over three months since the second child has been in my tummy, it was time to celebrate the Spring Festival. So after my project was completed, and my handover at work in the last days winter vacation was done, Xiao Huaisu directly helped me get a leave of absence—with pay.}"If they get wet I'll just change them again. What's there to worry about?" These overly cautious actions of his made me chuckle. "I'm just pregnant. Are you worried I'll bump into something like this? I honestly don't feel like anything's out of the ordinary, so don't worry so much, alright?"

When it was over three months since the second child has been in my tummy, it was time to celebrate the Spring Festival. So after my project was completed, and my handover at work in the last days winter vacation was done, Xiao Huaisu directly helped me get a leave of absence—with pay.

_{I love you so much too!}
When he saw I was going to refuse, he leaned over and kissed me, then while resting his arms on my shoulders, he continued: "Whatever you decide, I'll support you and I'll never take it upon myself to make you take the leave and stay at home. I just think it hasn't been long since you've been pregnant and things might still not be stable. So after staying home to observe things for a few days, and making sure there are no problems, you can return to the company whenever you want to finish your work."

I love you so much too!

_{Right as I sat down, I asked him: "Did you buy pickled veggies?" How can you eat congee without pickles, huh? Mix them in a little sesame oil and... just thinking about it makes my mouth water!}
By the time I finish this project, it'd probably be around four months. So even if I wanted to continue working, it wouldn't be possible with my stomach being all huge, it'll make people talk. This is why I didn't feel any kind of resentment at all with Xiao Huaisu for discussing this matter with me. He knew how much blood sweat and tears I invested in this project, so he didn't try to stand in my way or ask me to just stay at home all the time and never go out. So with him being so considerate, how could I refused?

Right as I sat down, I asked him: "Did you buy pickled veggies?" How can you eat congee without pickles, huh? Mix them in a little sesame oil and... just thinking about it makes my mouth water!

_{Hearing this, Xiao Huaisu hesitated for a while before saying: "It looks like the one in your belly will take after you, carefreeT/n: the word used here can also mean optimistic and open-minded. as well as being a lil foodie."}Digging my ears, I thought: Isn't there till time for me to do it though?

Hearing this, Xiao Huaisu hesitated for a while before saying: "It looks like the one in your belly will take after you, carefreeT/n: the word used here can also mean optimistic and open-minded. as well as being a lil foodie."

_{But, all of a sudden, I felt bad for this second child who has yet to come out. Your sister has already taken you as her little underling.}
In a daze, I said alright. Afterwards, I was pushed off to the bathroom to wash up.

But, all of a sudden, I felt bad for this second child who has yet to come out. Your sister has already taken you as her little underling.

_{Later, Xiao Huaisu took Li You to school and I was planning to go back to sleep Qiao Damai had called.}
He made breakfast.

Later, Xiao Huaisu took Li You to school and I was planning to go back to sleep Qiao Damai had called.

_{Qiao Damai continued, his voice low and remorseful: "How could you become a mistress, and doing so with Professor Xiao too! I'm... I'm so disappointed in you!}
Li You had been sitting for a while, but when she saw me, her eyes lit up as she said: "Dad's making congee." And it was no wonder she was shocked. Usually, the one who made any Chinese styled breakfast was me. If Xiao Huaisu was the one preparing things, most of the time, it'd be western dishes, so stuff like fried eggs, sandwiches and milk were the norm.

Qiao Damai continued, his voice low and remorseful: "How could you become a mistress, and doing so with Professor Xiao too! I'm... I'm so disappointed in you!

_"Yep."He then sent back: Talk about stuffing cold dog foodT/n: It's when a single "dog" gets blasted with surprise lovey-dovey stuff. in a poor single guy's mouth...ಥ_ಥ

"Yep."

_{"Like what?" I asked without thinking.}He then added: "It's my domain, and my call."

"Like what?" I asked without thinking.

_{The chopsticks in Xiao Huaisu's hand stopped for a while, with him then replying: "I tossed it."}
The congee was really tasty, it was clearly made earlier, and there was also some boiled eggs along with some stir-fried vegetables.

The chopsticks in Xiao Huaisu's hand stopped for a while, with him then replying: "I tossed it."

_{"Hey, tell me, you two have been hooking up since a long time ago, haven't you? Yet you kept me in the dark!"}
Right as I sat down, I asked him: "Did you buy pickled veggies?" How can you eat congee without pickles, huh? Mix them in a little sesame oil and... just thinking about it makes my mouth water!

"Hey, tell me, you two have been hooking up since a long time ago, haven't you? Yet you kept me in the dark!"

_{After hearing what I said, he lifted his brows, asking: "Why didn't you tell me you were going for a check-up?" It seems he like he's holding it against me a little for going to get a check-up alone.}"What?!" Hearing Qiao Damai's words left me stunned. What the actual hell?

After hearing what I said, he lifted his brows, asking: "Why didn't you tell me you were going for a check-up?" It seems he like he's holding it against me a little for going to get a check-up alone.

_{His eyes lowered, fixed on me, not denying it in any way as he hummed in agreement. That gaze of his was so solemn, it made this sometimes weak and sometimes strong heart of mine skip, thump, and pound without end.}God, he makes me want to pry that skull of his open to see if there really is only water and flourT/n: it means to have a head full of paste, being an idiot. moving around in there?

His eyes lowered, fixed on me, not denying it in any way as he hummed in agreement. That gaze of his was so solemn, it made this sometimes weak and sometimes strong heart of mine skip, thump, and pound without end.

_{"Hey... I just didn't have the time to tell you, you know?" His reaction was much bigger than I thought!}
The chopsticks in Xiao Huaisu's hand stopped for a while, with him then replying: "I tossed it."

"Hey... I just didn't have the time to tell you, you know?" His reaction was much bigger than I thought!

_{If Qing Yichu came to find me, I would refuse hands down. So I believe that even if he does go looking for someone, he won't come looking for me, he's is smart.}In the morning, Chen Fuzhi finished telling me, and in the afternoon, Lian Youyi also gave me a call to tell me Qing Yichu was coming to the country for a visit, happily saying: "You and Yichu are around the same age, so when he's over there to enjoy himself, he'll have to trouble you and Huaisu." I understood that from Lian Youyi's perspective since Lian Youyi raised Huaisu as her own son, Qing Yichu was her brothers child, and Qing Yichu and I being of the same kind meant that no matter how you looked at it, to her, we should be close. Therefore, with a situation like this, everything should be all sunshine and rainbows.

If Qing Yichu came to find me, I would refuse hands down. So I believe that even if he does go looking for someone, he won't come looking for me, he's is smart.

_{"No, listen to what I'm saying.}}"If they get wet I'll just change them again. What's there to worry about?" These overly cautious actions of his made me chuckle. "I'm just pregnant. Are you worried I'll bump into something like this? I honestly don't feel like anything's out of the ordinary, so don't worry so much, alright?"

"No, listen to what I'm saying.

_{But just as I finally felt some satisfaction, I heard Qiao Damai whisper: "Are you... are you lying to me? Are you that crazy for a position? You're a man! So how can you be Mrs. Xiao? Why do you want to be a mistress? Aren't you thinking about Youyou? Did Professor Xiao kidnap you?!"}
"Aw... that sucks."

But just as I finally felt some satisfaction, I heard Qiao Damai whisper: "Are you... are you lying to me? Are you that crazy for a position? You're a man! So how can you be Mrs. Xiao? Why do you want to be a mistress? Aren't you thinking about Youyou? Did Professor Xiao kidnap you?!"

_{Of course, I couldn't say I wasn't free. After all, when an elder speaks to you in person, there's no real reason to try getting out of something like accompanying someone coming to the country on vacation, so... naturally, I agreed.}"Hey, tell me, you two have been hooking up since a long time ago, haven't you? Yet you kept me in the dark!"

Of course, I couldn't say I wasn't free. After all, when an elder speaks to you in person, there's no real reason to try getting out of something like accompanying someone coming to the country on vacation, so... naturally, I agreed.

_{I almost spurted out a mouthful of blood at this. {Can I ever be that brazen? Who is waiting to give birth, huh? I'm only three months along and already asking for a leave of absence.}}Seeing him constantly stare at my stomach, feeling a bit uncomfortable, I sneakily pulled the blanket to cover it then as I said: "So... there's no need for us to go to the doctor's since I already went to get my results today and Dr. Chen informed me."

I almost spurted out a mouthful of blood at this. Can I ever be that brazen? Who is waiting to give birth, huh? I'm only three months along and already asking for a leave of absence.

_{Oh no... is being drown in so much sugar alright?}
"Your body's in a special condition right now, you shouldn't take chances with your health."

Oh no... is being drown in so much sugar alright?

_N/A
Just as I was peeling an egg, hearing his words, Li You looked at me and asked: "Special condition?" Little girl, you really do know how to find the crux of the matter, don't you?

N/A

_{The congee was really tasty, it was clearly made earlier, and there was also some boiled eggs along with some stir-fried vegetables.}The chopsticks in Xiao Huaisu's hand stopped for a while, with him then replying: "I tossed it."

The congee was really tasty, it was clearly made earlier, and there was also some boiled eggs along with some stir-fried vegetables.

_{Peeved at his words, I countered: "Having a good appetite is a blessing—a blessing! Don't you know that? So... if you have a problem with it on me, do you also have a problem with it on them?"}God, he makes me want to pry that skull of his open to see if there really is only water and flourT/n: it means to have a head full of paste, being an idiot. moving around in there?

Peeved at his words, I countered: "Having a good appetite is a blessing—a blessing! Don't you know that? So... if you have a problem with it on me, do you also have a problem with it on them?"

_{Especially when that joy had something to do with me.}
Xiao Huaisu took Li You's congee, stirring a few times to allow the heat to dissipate, smiling at her brightly as he said: "Didn't you want a little partner?" After saying this, he observed Li You's expression.

Especially when that joy had something to do with me.

_{Before he finished speaking my face had already grown hot. I muttered out a few sounds, telling him I had already asked Dr. Chen and that he had said we should take extra care in the last three months but the other months were okay. So having heard this, he was relieved.}I sent him a laughing emoji (🤣) because of this, and in return he sent me a farewell one (👋😑).

Before he finished speaking my face had already grown hot. I muttered out a few sounds, telling him I had already asked Dr. Chen and that he had said we should take extra care in the last three months but the other months were okay. So having heard this, he was relieved.

_{"What am I going to do about that overactive brain of yours? The Mrs. Xiao you guys have been blabbering about is me!" I shut him up directly, and sure enough, he was dead silent on the other end of the line—shocked, unable to say a word.}
Li You was shocked, enough to make her stand up and ask me: "Seriously?"

"What am I going to do about that overactive brain of yours? The Mrs. Xiao you guys have been blabbering about is me!" I shut him up directly, and sure enough, he was dead silent on the other end of the line—shocked, unable to say a word.

_{"I'm seriously going to kill you."}No... That day, I said it so clearly that day. I pointed to myself and said I was Shiniang, but this guy... This guy didn't pick up on it and even went as far as making up a story about me being a mistress?

"I'm seriously going to kill you."

_{Qiao Damai continued, his voice low and remorseful: "How could you become a mistress, and doing so with Professor Xiao too! I'm... I'm so disappointed in you!}}Later, Xiao Huaisu took Li You to school and I was planning to go back to sleep Qiao Damai had called.

Qiao Damai continued, his voice low and remorseful: "How could you become a mistress, and doing so with Professor Xiao too! I'm... I'm so disappointed in you!

_{I smiled though, as if I hadn't noticed it, folding his hand into my own. "Aren't you busy right now? Besides, I didn't the slightest clue this was even what it was, I just went there for a regular physical. But, next time, I'll make sure to ask you to go with me, alright?" I acted so flirtatiously without a hint of embarrassment, even I was shocked after I was done.}
While slowly drinking my porridge, I nodded in response.

I smiled though, as if I hadn't noticed it, folding his hand into my own. "Aren't you busy right now? Besides, I didn't the slightest clue this was even what it was, I just went there for a regular physical. But, next time, I'll make sure to ask you to go with me, alright?" I acted so flirtatiously without a hint of embarrassment, even I was shocked after I was done.

_{In a daze, I said alright. Afterwards, I was pushed off to the bathroom to wash up.}Though... him saying he just wants to hug me, does make me feel all sweet like honey.

In a daze, I said alright. Afterwards, I was pushed off to the bathroom to wash up.

_{Xiao Huaisu took Li You's congee, stirring a few times to allow the heat to dissipate, smiling at her brightly as he said: "Didn't you want a little partner?" After saying this, he observed Li You's expression.}After hearing Xiao Huaisu and I had gotten our marriage certificate, he then scolded me saying: "You got married without even telling me! You really are a shіtty friend!"

Xiao Huaisu took Li You's congee, stirring a few times to allow the heat to dissipate, smiling at her brightly as he said: "Didn't you want a little partner?" After saying this, he observed Li You's expression.

_{Since then, I've been living like a little porker, eating and sleeping, sleeping and eating, day after day. After the Lantern Festival (15th day of the first lunar month), Xiao Huaisu went back to work and Li You started back at school, so I was left at home all by my lonesome.}
Li You then ran over to me to take a look,saying: "That's great! I'm going to be a Big SisT/n: the big sis here is a term used by female gang leaders.!"

Since then, I've been living like a little porker, eating and sleeping, sleeping and eating, day after day. After the Lantern Festival (15th day of the first lunar month), Xiao Huaisu went back to work and Li You started back at school, so I was left at home all by my lonesome.

_{"Didn't you say you'd call me after you got a psysical exam? Why the hell haven't you called!" Qia Damai growled.}
Xiao Huaisu and I just sat there eating silently with smiles lining both of our faces.

"Didn't you say you'd call me after you got a psysical exam? Why the hell haven't you called!" Qia Damai growled.

_{"So... you and Professor Xiao are really together, right? like, {really} really?"}Tell me, have you two been hooking up since long ago?

"So... you and Professor Xiao are really together, right? like, really really?"

_{"So... you and Professor Xiao are really together, right? like, {really} really?"}"No, listen to what I'm saying.

"So... you and Professor Xiao are really together, right? like, really really?"

_{Before he finished speaking my face had already grown hot. I muttered out a few sounds, telling him I had already asked Dr. Chen and that he had said we should take extra care in the last three months but the other months were okay. So having heard this, he was relieved.}
But, all of a sudden, I felt bad for this second child who has yet to come out. Your sister has already taken you as her little underling.

Before he finished speaking my face had already grown hot. I muttered out a few sounds, telling him I had already asked Dr. Chen and that he had said we should take extra care in the last three months but the other months were okay. So having heard this, he was relieved.

_{Afterwards, I asked him what sort of excuse he used to get it.}"What am I going to do about that overactive brain of yours? The Mrs. Xiao you guys have been blabbering about is me!" I shut him up directly, and sure enough, he was dead silent on the other end of the line—shocked, unable to say a word.

Afterwards, I asked him what sort of excuse he used to get it.

_{"How could you be a mistress!"}
Later, Xiao Huaisu took Li You to school and I was planning to go back to sleep Qiao Damai had called.

"How could you be a mistress!"

_{Of course, I couldn't say I wasn't free. After all, when an elder speaks to you in person, there's no real reason to try getting out of something like accompanying someone coming to the country on vacation, so... naturally, I agreed.}
"Didn't you say you'd call me after you got a psysical exam? Why the hell haven't you called!" Qia Damai growled.

Of course, I couldn't say I wasn't free. After all, when an elder speaks to you in person, there's no real reason to try getting out of something like accompanying someone coming to the country on vacation, so... naturally, I agreed.

_{Um... it actually hasn't been that long since we've been hooking up. But just as I hesitated, planning to say something, Qiao Damai said: "How could you do this?! How could you suddenly just bend, and be like..."}
Digging my ears, I thought: Isn't there till time for me to do it though?

Um... it actually hasn't been that long since we've been hooking up. But just as I hesitated, planning to say something, Qiao Damai said: "How could you do this?! How could you suddenly just bend, and be like..."

_{When it was over three months since the second child has been in my tummy, it was time to celebrate the Spring Festival. So after my project was completed, and my handover at work in the last days winter vacation was done, Xiao Huaisu directly helped me get a leave of absence—with pay.}
"I had no time yesterday and was just planning on calling you. I never thought you'd call." I was actually planning to call him after I woke up. I just never expected him to be so eager.

When it was over three months since the second child has been in my tummy, it was time to celebrate the Spring Festival. So after my project was completed, and my handover at work in the last days winter vacation was done, Xiao Huaisu directly helped me get a leave of absence—with pay.

_{"So... you and Professor Xiao are really together, right? like, {really} really?"}Seeing him constantly stare at my stomach, feeling a bit uncomfortable, I sneakily pulled the blanket to cover it then as I said: "So... there's no need for us to go to the doctor's since I already went to get my results today and Dr. Chen informed me."

"So... you and Professor Xiao are really together, right? like, really really?"

_{"Aw... that sucks."}
Without waiting for me to continue, Qiao Damai complained with resentment in his tone: "Li Tian, oh Li Tian, you have disappointed me so..."

"Aw... that sucks."

_{"Like what?" I asked without thinking.}
"Hey... I just didn't have the time to tell you, you know?" His reaction was much bigger than I thought!

"Like what?" I asked without thinking.

_{After hearing Xiao Huaisu and I had gotten our marriage certificate, he then scolded me saying: "You got married without even telling me! You really are a shіtty friend!"}Because I as scared Lee Moli would stop me from going to woork after finding out I was pregnant, I didn't let her know about it until two days before the start of the Spring Festival and after the after I finished my project and had taken my leave. I acted as though I had also just found out abut it as well. My words were sincere as much as they were flawless, and she fell for it hook line and sinker.

After hearing Xiao Huaisu and I had gotten our marriage certificate, he then scolded me saying: "You got married without even telling me! You really are a shіtty friend!"

_{{Can there be anything more interesting too see than a person who's usually reserved suddenly light up in pure happiness?}}Li You was shocked, enough to make her stand up and ask me: "Seriously?"

Can there be anything more interesting too see than a person who's usually reserved suddenly light up in pure happiness?

_{Prompting me to reply: "Oh Da-ge, you're so wilful..."}
"Hey, tell me, you two have been hooking up since a long time ago, haven't you? Yet you kept me in the dark!"

Prompting me to reply: "Oh Da-ge, you're so wilful..."

_{If Qing Yichu came to find me, I would refuse hands down. So I believe that even if he does go looking for someone, he won't come looking for me, he's is smart.}
Um... it actually hasn't been that long since we've been hooking up. But just as I hesitated, planning to say something, Qiao Damai said: "How could you do this?! How could you suddenly just bend, and be like..."

If Qing Yichu came to find me, I would refuse hands down. So I believe that even if he does go looking for someone, he won't come looking for me, he's is smart.

_{Qiao Damai thought about it then said: "Yeah, that's true. When there's a wedding then, you don't need to invite me. Pretend I don't even exist. After that, we can resume our diplomatic relations, okay?"}"How could you be a mistress!"

Qiao Damai thought about it then said: "Yeah, that's true. When there's a wedding then, you don't need to invite me. Pretend I don't even exist. After that, we can resume our diplomatic relations, okay?"

_{Because I as scared Lee Moli would stop me from going to woork after finding out I was pregnant, I didn't let her know about it until two days before the start of the Spring Festival and after the after I finished my project and had taken my leave. I acted as though I had also just found out abut it as well.}Tell me, have you two been hooking up since long ago?

Because I as scared Lee Moli would stop me from going to woork after finding out I was pregnant, I didn't let her know about it until two days before the start of the Spring Festival and after the after I finished my project and had taken my leave. I acted as though I had also just found out abut it as well. My words were sincere as much as they were flawless, and she fell for it hook line and sinker.

_{Tell me, have you two been hooking up since long ago?}
"Like what?" I asked without thinking.

Tell me, have you two been hooking up since long ago?

_{Qiao Damai continued, his voice low and remorseful: "How could you become a mistress, and doing so with Professor Xiao too! I'm... I'm so disappointed in you!}}Seeing him constantly stare at my stomach, feeling a bit uncomfortable, I sneakily pulled the blanket to cover it then as I said: "So... there's no need for us to go to the doctor's since I already went to get my results today and Dr. Chen informed me."

Qiao Damai continued, his voice low and remorseful: "How could you become a mistress, and doing so with Professor Xiao too! I'm... I'm so disappointed in you!

_{The chopsticks in Xiao Huaisu's hand stopped for a while, with him then replying: "I tossed it."}Peeved at his words, I countered: "Having a good appetite is a blessing—a blessing! Don't you know that? So... if you have a problem with it on me, do you also have a problem with it on them?"

The chopsticks in Xiao Huaisu's hand stopped for a while, with him then replying: "I tossed it."

_{I sent him a laughing emoji (🤣) because of this, and in return he sent me a farewell one (👋😑).}
"How could you be a mistress!"

I sent him a laughing emoji (🤣) because of this, and in return he sent me a farewell one (👋😑).

_{I sent him a laughing emoji (🤣) because of this, and in return he sent me a farewell one (👋😑).}If Qing Yichu came to find me, I would refuse hands down. So I believe that even if he does go looking for someone, he won't come looking for me, he's is smart.

I sent him a laughing emoji (🤣) because of this, and in return he sent me a farewell one (👋😑).

_{"So... you and Professor Xiao are really together, right? like, {really} really?"}Afterwards, I asked him what sort of excuse he used to get it.

"So... you and Professor Xiao are really together, right? like, really really?"

_{Just as I was peeling an egg, hearing his words, Li You looked at me and asked: "Special condition?" Little girl, you really do know how to find the crux of the matter, don't you?}
"What?!" Hearing Qiao Damai's words left me stunned. What the actual hell?

Just as I was peeling an egg, hearing his words, Li You looked at me and asked: "Special condition?" Little girl, you really do know how to find the crux of the matter, don't you?

_{"So... you and Professor Xiao are really together, right? like, really really?"}
Qiao Damai continued, his voice low and remorseful: "How could you become a mistress, and doing so with Professor Xiao too! I'm... I'm so disappointed in you!

"So... you and Professor Xiao are really together, right? like, really really?"

_{The congee was really tasty, it was clearly made earlier, and there was also some boiled eggs along with some stir-fried vegetables.}"Hey, tell me, you two have been hooking up since a long time ago, haven't you? Yet you kept me in the dark!"

The congee was really tasty, it was clearly made earlier, and there was also some boiled eggs along with some stir-fried vegetables.

_{Before he finished speaking my face had already grown hot. I muttered out a few sounds, telling him I had already asked Dr. Chen and that he had said we should take extra care in the last three months but the other months were okay. So having heard this, he was relieved.}Wrapping my arms around his neck, I giggled, asking: "Are you realising your love for me has grown even more? Hm? Don't you deny it!"

Before he finished speaking my face had already grown hot. I muttered out a few sounds, telling him I had already asked Dr. Chen and that he had said we should take extra care in the last three months but the other months were okay. So having heard this, he was relieved.

_{His eyes lowered, fixed on me, not denying it in any way as he hummed in agreement. That gaze of his was so solemn, it made this sometimes weak and sometimes strong heart of mine skip, thump, and pound without end.}
No... That day, I said it so clearly that day. I pointed to myself and said I was Shiniang, but this guy... This guy didn't pick up on it and even went as far as making up a story about me being a mistress?

His eyes lowered, fixed on me, not denying it in any way as he hummed in agreement. That gaze of his was so solemn, it made this sometimes weak and sometimes strong heart of mine skip, thump, and pound without end.

_{Li You was shocked, enough to make her stand up and ask me: "Seriously?"}
God, he makes me want to pry that skull of his open to see if there really is only water and flourT/n: it means to have a head full of paste, being an idiot. moving around in there?

Li You was shocked, enough to make her stand up and ask me: "Seriously?"

_{I stayed at home resting for the next three days, then after making sure there was nothing wrong with me, and my increased food intake was like it was before, I went back to work, burying myself in my project.}I shook my head: "Nope. I can eat and sleep just fine, plus, I'm super energetic." If I wasn't, I would've never teased you so fervently last night, Mr. Xiao.

I stayed at home resting for the next three days, then after making sure there was nothing wrong with me, and my increased food intake was like it was before, I went back to work, burying myself in my project.

_{{If you don't use your brain, you'll just be confused.}}Peeved at his words, I countered: "Having a good appetite is a blessing—a blessing! Don't you know that? So... if you have a problem with it on me, do you also have a problem with it on them?"

If you don't use your brain, you'll just be confused.

_{Qiao Damai thought about it then said: "Yeah, that's true. When there's a wedding then, you don't need to invite me. Pretend I don't even exist. After that, we can resume our diplomatic relations, okay?"}
If you don't use your brain, you'll just be confused.

Qiao Damai thought about it then said: "Yeah, that's true. When there's a wedding then, you don't need to invite me. Pretend I don't even exist. After that, we can resume our diplomatic relations, okay?"

_{Realising he had no option but to let me be, he sighed, then again took me in his embrace. But this time he was even more gentle than before, so much so, it could make a person rely on them completely. While he rubbed my back, his body suddenly stiffened, it seemed as though he suddenly remembered something, as he then asked in a worried tone: "Last... last night we..."}
"No, listen to what I'm saying.

Realising he had no option but to let me be, he sighed, then again took me in his embrace. But this time he was even more gentle than before, so much so, it could make a person rely on them completely. While he rubbed my back, his body suddenly stiffened, it seemed as though he suddenly remembered something, as he then asked in a worried tone: "Last... last night we..."

_{Wrapping my arms around his neck, I giggled, asking: "Are you realising your love for me has grown even more? Hm? Don't you deny it!"}If Qing Yichu came to find me, I would refuse hands down. So I believe that even if he does go looking for someone, he won't come looking for me, he's is smart.

Wrapping my arms around his neck, I giggled, asking: "Are you realising your love for me has grown even more? Hm? Don't you deny it!"

_{After being stunned senseless, his eyes and brows were practically overflowing with joy. In all the years I've known him, even up to this very day, it was the most outwardly joyous expression I'd ever seen on him.}Oh no... is being drown in so much sugar alright?

After being stunned senseless, his eyes and brows were practically overflowing with joy. In all the years I've known him, even up to this very day, it was the most outwardly joyous expression I'd ever seen on him. Usually, at the very most, he'd curl his lips in a smile, one which was gentle as much as it was polite. But right now, after he carefully released me, he looked me up and down a few times, his eyes lingering on my stomach a few times more, a complex range of emotions housed within them. Disbelief, astonishment, surprise, happiness, excitement... all these emotions, in addition to a few more, which made me unable to help myself from letting out a laugh.

_{"But what if the clothes you just changed into get soaked?"}
"Don't say anything. You're conscience will suffer condemnation! Just stop as quickly as you can! Repent, repent and be saved, it's not too late! We're still friends!"

"But what if the clothes you just changed into get soaked?"

_{"Your body's in a special condition right now, you shouldn't take chances with your health."}
"What am I going to do about that overactive brain of yours? The Mrs. Xiao you guys have been blabbering about is me!" I shut him up directly, and sure enough, he was dead silent on the other end of the line—shocked, unable to say a word.

"Your body's in a special condition right now, you shouldn't take chances with your health."

_{While slowly drinking my porridge, I nodded in response.}
But just as I finally felt some satisfaction, I heard Qiao Damai whisper: "Are you... are you lying to me? Are you that crazy for a position? You're a man! So how can you be Mrs. Xiao? Why do you want to be a mistress? Aren't you thinking about Youyou? Did Professor Xiao kidnap you?!"

While slowly drinking my porridge, I nodded in response.

_{He made breakfast.}
I almost fell to my knees. But, fortunately, thanks to my perseverance I was finally able to convince him Xiao Huaisu and I were a couple and I didn't go inserting myself in someone else's marriage.

He made breakfast.

_{I stayed at home resting for the next three days, then after making sure there was nothing wrong with me, and my increased food intake was like it was before, I went back to work, burying myself in my project.}
After hearing Xiao Huaisu and I had gotten our marriage certificate, he then scolded me saying: "You got married without even telling me! You really are a shіtty friend!"

I stayed at home resting for the next three days, then after making sure there was nothing wrong with me, and my increased food intake was like it was before, I went back to work, burying myself in my project.

_{{If you don't use your brain, you'll just be confused.}}Can there be anything more interesting too see than a person who's usually reserved suddenly light up in pure happiness?

If you don't use your brain, you'll just be confused.

_{"If they get wet I'll just change them again. What's there to worry about?" These overly cautious actions of his made me chuckle. "I'm just pregnant. Are you worried I'll bump into something like this? I honestly don't feel like anything's out of the ordinary, so don't worry so much, alright?"}
"What part of that was a wedding? If there was a wedding, you think I wouldn't invite you? Why would I miss the chance to snatch money out of your pocket, huh?"

"If they get wet I'll just change them again. What's there to worry about?" These overly cautious actions of his made me chuckle. "I'm just pregnant. Are you worried I'll bump into something like this? I honestly don't feel like anything's out of the ordinary, so don't worry so much, alright?"

_{"What?!" Hearing Qiao Damai's words left me stunned. What the actual hell?}
Qiao Damai thought about it then said: "Yeah, that's true. When there's a wedding then, you don't need to invite me. Pretend I don't even exist. After that, we can resume our diplomatic relations, okay?"

"What?!" Hearing Qiao Damai's words left me stunned. What the actual hell?

_{Aren't you being just a bit too frank there, mister?}
"I'm seriously going to kill you."

Aren't you being just a bit too frank there, mister?

_{"No, listen to what I'm saying.}}Seeing him constantly stare at my stomach, feeling a bit uncomfortable, I sneakily pulled the blanket to cover it then as I said: "So... there's no need for us to go to the doctor's since I already went to get my results today and Dr. Chen informed me."

"No, listen to what I'm saying.

_{"I just want to hold you, it has nothing to do with me afraid you'll bump into something. But... um... you really have gained a lot of weight."}
"So... you and Professor Xiao are really together, right? like, really really?"

"I just want to hold you, it has nothing to do with me afraid you'll bump into something. But... um... you really have gained a lot of weight."

_{After hearing Xiao Huaisu and I had gotten our marriage certificate, he then scolded me saying: "You got married without even telling me! You really are a shіtty friend!"}
"Yep."

After hearing Xiao Huaisu and I had gotten our marriage certificate, he then scolded me saying: "You got married without even telling me! You really are a shіtty friend!"

_{Li You was shocked, enough to make her stand up and ask me: "Seriously?"}The chopsticks in Xiao Huaisu's hand stopped for a while, with him then replying: "I tossed it."

Li You was shocked, enough to make her stand up and ask me: "Seriously?"

_{I almost spurted out a mouthful of blood at this. {Can I ever be that brazen? Who is waiting to give birth, huh? I'm only three months along and already asking for a leave of absence.}}iana: Qiao Damai never disappoints

I almost spurted out a mouthful of blood at this. Can I ever be that brazen? Who is waiting to give birth, huh? I'm only three months along and already asking for a leave of absence.

_{In a daze, I said alright. Afterwards, I was pushed off to the bathroom to wash up.}
"Damn, it feels like some kind of dream, you know? It's so freaking unreal..." Qiao Damai was still obviously in disbelief.

In a daze, I said alright. Afterwards, I was pushed off to the bathroom to wash up.

_{"I'm seriously going to kill you."}"I just want to hold you, it has nothing to do with me afraid you'll bump into something. But... um... you really have gained a lot of weight."

"I'm seriously going to kill you."

_{I smiled though, as if I hadn't noticed it, folding his hand into my own. "Aren't you busy right now? Besides, I didn't the slightest clue this was even what it was, I just went there for a regular physical. But, next time, I'll make sure to ask you to go with me, alright?" I acted so flirtatiously without a hint of embarrassment, even I was shocked after I was done.}Later, Xiao Huaisu took Li You to school and I was planning to go back to sleep Qiao Damai had called.

I smiled though, as if I hadn't noticed it, folding his hand into my own. "Aren't you busy right now? Besides, I didn't the slightest clue this was even what it was, I just went there for a regular physical. But, next time, I'll make sure to ask you to go with me, alright?" I acted so flirtatiously without a hint of embarrassment, even I was shocked after I was done.

_{To which he just replied: "Waiting to give birth."}
I sneakily sent him a picture of the ring on my finger: He gave me this ring.

To which he just replied: "Waiting to give birth."

_{Just as I was peeling an egg, hearing his words, Li You looked at me and asked: "Special condition?" {Little girl, you really do know how to find the crux of the matter, don't you?}}"Didn't you say you'd call me after you got a psysical exam? Why the hell haven't you called!" Qia Damai growled.

Just as I was peeling an egg, hearing his words, Li You looked at me and asked: "Special condition?" Little girl, you really do know how to find the crux of the matter, don't you?

_{His eyes lowered, fixed on me, not denying it in any way as he hummed in agreement. That gaze of his was so solemn, it made this sometimes weak and sometimes strong heart of mine skip, thump, and pound without end.}The next morning, while Xiao Huaisu was buttoning up, he said to me: "I know you've been working working on an important project in your department these days, but for the next few days, I'd like to suggest for you to take a rest at home for a bit and observe for a while. After all, you should pay more attention in the first few months.

His eyes lowered, fixed on me, not denying it in any way as he hummed in agreement. That gaze of his was so solemn, it made this sometimes weak and sometimes strong heart of mine skip, thump, and pound without end.

_{He then sent back: Talk about stuffing cold dog foodT/n: It's when a single "dog" gets blasted with surprise lovey-dovey stuff. in a poor single guy's mouth...ಥ_ಥ}
He then sent back: Talk about stuffing cold dog foodT/n: It's when a single "dog" gets blasted with surprise lovey-dovey stuff. in a poor single guy's mouth...ಥ_ಥ

He then sent back: Talk about stuffing cold dog foodT/n: It's when a single "dog" gets blasted with surprise lovey-dovey stuff. in a poor single guy's mouth...ಥ_ಥ

_{Wrapping my arms around his neck, I giggled, asking: "Are you realising your love for me has grown even more? Hm? Don't you deny it!"}After hearing what I said, he lifted his brows, asking: "Why didn't you tell me you were going for a check-up?" It seems he like he's holding it against me a little for going to get a check-up alone.

Wrapping my arms around his neck, I giggled, asking: "Are you realising your love for me has grown even more? Hm? Don't you deny it!"

_{If you don't use your brain, you'll just be confused.}
I sent him a laughing emoji (🤣) because of this, and in return he sent me a farewell one (👋😑).

If you don't use your brain, you'll just be confused.

_{"Hey... I just didn't have the time to tell you, you know?" {His reaction was much bigger than I thought!}}Xiao Huaisu took Li You's congee, stirring a few times to allow the heat to dissipate, smiling at her brightly as he said: "Didn't you want a little partner?" After saying this, he observed Li You's expression.

"Hey... I just didn't have the time to tell you, you know?" His reaction was much bigger than I thought!

_{Because I as scared Lee Moli would stop me from going to woork after finding out I was pregnant, I didn't let her know about it until two days before the start of the Spring Festival and after the after I finished my project and had taken my leave. I acted as though I had also just found out abut it as well.}
I stayed at home resting for the next three days, then after making sure there was nothing wrong with me, and my increased food intake was like it was before, I went back to work, burying myself in my project.

Because I as scared Lee Moli would stop me from going to woork after finding out I was pregnant, I didn't let her know about it until two days before the start of the Spring Festival and after the after I finished my project and had taken my leave. I acted as though I had also just found out abut it as well. My words were sincere as much as they were flawless, and she fell for it hook line and sinker.

_{After our kiss, he again held me in his arms, saying: "I'll give you a bath."}
When it was over three months since the second child has been in my tummy, it was time to celebrate the Spring Festival. So after my project was completed, and my handover at work in the last days winter vacation was done, Xiao Huaisu directly helped me get a leave of absence—with pay.

After our kiss, he again held me in his arms, saying: "I'll give you a bath."

_{The next morning, while Xiao Huaisu was buttoning up, he said to me: "I know you've been working working on an important project in your department these days, but for the next few days, I'd like to suggest for you to take a rest at home for a bit and observe for a while. After all, you should pay more attention in the first few months.}
Afterwards, I asked him what sort of excuse he used to get it.

The next morning, while Xiao Huaisu was buttoning up, he said to me: "I know you've been working working on an important project in your department these days, but for the next few days, I'd like to suggest for you to take a rest at home for a bit and observe for a while. After all, you should pay more attention in the first few months.

_{After hearing Xiao Huaisu and I had gotten our marriage certificate, he then scolded me saying: "You got married without even telling me! You really are a shіtty friend!"}After letting me go, he lifted my chin and said firmly: "I never said I have a problem with it." After saying this, he kissed me, a very soft kiss, one overflowing with warmth.

After hearing Xiao Huaisu and I had gotten our marriage certificate, he then scolded me saying: "You got married without even telling me! You really are a shіtty friend!"

_{He then sent back: {Talk about stuffing cold dog foodT/n: It's when a single "dog" gets blasted with surprise lovey-dovey stuff. in a poor single guy's mouth...ಥ_ಥ} }}Oh-my-god! I used this skill so freaking easily. I thought I would've shivered or stuttered or something, but there as nothing of the sort! It looks like I do have the temperament of a spoiled little prince in my heart!

He then sent back: Talk about stuffing cold dog foodT/n: It's when a single "dog" gets blasted with surprise lovey-dovey stuff. in a poor single guy's mouth...ಥ_ಥ

_{The congee was really tasty, it was clearly made earlier, and there was also some boiled eggs along with some stir-fried vegetables.}
To which he just replied: "Waiting to give birth."

The congee was really tasty, it was clearly made earlier, and there was also some boiled eggs along with some stir-fried vegetables.

_{"I'm seriously going to kill you."}I almost fell to my knees. But, fortunately, thanks to my perseverance I was finally able to convince him Xiao Huaisu and I were a couple and I didn't go inserting myself in someone else's marriage.

"I'm seriously going to kill you."

_{After letting me go, he lifted my chin and said firmly: "I never said I have a problem with it." After saying this, he kissed me, a very soft kiss, one overflowing with warmth.}I almost fell to my knees. But, fortunately, thanks to my perseverance I was finally able to convince him Xiao Huaisu and I were a couple and I didn't go inserting myself in someone else's marriage.

After letting me go, he lifted my chin and said firmly: "I never said I have a problem with it." After saying this, he kissed me, a very soft kiss, one overflowing with warmth.

_{After letting me go, he lifted my chin and said firmly: "I never said I have a problem with it." After saying this, he kissed me, a very soft kiss, one overflowing with warmth.}
I almost spurted out a mouthful of blood at this. Can I ever be that brazen? Who is waiting to give birth, huh? I'm only three months along and already asking for a leave of absence.

After letting me go, he lifted my chin and said firmly: "I never said I have a problem with it." After saying this, he kissed me, a very soft kiss, one overflowing with warmth.

_{Prompting me to reply: "Oh Da-ge, you're so wilful..."}"Aw... that sucks."

Prompting me to reply: "Oh Da-ge, you're so wilful..."

_{The congee was really tasty, it was clearly made earlier, and there was also some boiled eggs along with some stir-fried vegetables.}Digging my ears, I thought: Isn't there till time for me to do it though?

The congee was really tasty, it was clearly made earlier, and there was also some boiled eggs along with some stir-fried vegetables.

_{I sneakily sent him a picture of the ring on my finger: He gave me this ring.}
He then added: "It's my domain, and my call."

I sneakily sent him a picture of the ring on my finger: He gave me this ring.

_{Tell me, have you two been hooking up since long ago?}After letting me go, he lifted my chin and said firmly: "I never said I have a problem with it." After saying this, he kissed me, a very soft kiss, one overflowing with warmth.

Tell me, have you two been hooking up since long ago?

_{Xiao Huaisu and I just sat there eating silently with smiles lining both of our faces.}
Prompting me to reply: "Oh Da-ge, you're so wilful..."

Xiao Huaisu and I just sat there eating silently with smiles lining both of our faces.

_{"Your body's in a special condition right now, you shouldn't take chances with your health."}Realising he had no option but to let me be, he sighed, then again took me in his embrace. But this time he was even more gentle than before, so much so, it could make a person rely on them completely. While he rubbed my back, his body suddenly stiffened, it seemed as though he suddenly remembered something, as he then asked in a worried tone: "Last... last night we..."

"Your body's in a special condition right now, you shouldn't take chances with your health."

_{But those days were only short-lived. One morning, Li You's grandma in France, Chen Fuzhi, rang me up and told me Qing Yichu would be coming here to visit Xiao Huaisu and I for a while, along with him never having returned to the country before now. So he planned on coming here to experience the culture and scenery, and she asked me to welcome him if I had the time.}
Because I as scared Lee Moli would stop me from going to woork after finding out I was pregnant, I didn't let her know about it until two days before the start of the Spring Festival and after the after I finished my project and had taken my leave. I acted as though I had also just found out abut it as well. My words were sincere as much as they were flawless, and she fell for it hook line and sinker.

But those days were only short-lived. One morning, Li You's grandma in France, Chen Fuzhi, rang me up and told me Qing Yichu would be coming here to visit Xiao Huaisu and I for a while, along with him never having returned to the country before now. So he planned on coming here to experience the culture and scenery, and she asked me to welcome him if I had the time.

_{Later, Xiao Huaisu took Li You to school and I was planning to go back to sleep Qiao Damai had called.}"Hey, tell me, you two have been hooking up since a long time ago, haven't you? Yet you kept me in the dark!"

Later, Xiao Huaisu took Li You to school and I was planning to go back to sleep Qiao Damai had called.

_{{God, he makes me want to pry that skull of his open to see if there really is only water and flourT/n: it means to have a head full of paste, being an idiot. moving around in there?}}Realising he had no option but to let me be, he sighed, then again took me in his embrace. But this time he was even more gentle than before, so much so, it could make a person rely on them completely. While he rubbed my back, his body suddenly stiffened, it seemed as though he suddenly remembered something, as he then asked in a worried tone: "Last... last night we..."

God, he makes me want to pry that skull of his open to see if there really is only water and flourT/n: it means to have a head full of paste, being an idiot. moving around in there?

_{Though... him saying he just wants to hug me, does make me feel all sweet like honey.}
Since then, I've been living like a little porker, eating and sleeping, sleeping and eating, day after day. After the Lantern Festival (15th day of the first lunar month), Xiao Huaisu went back to work and Li You started back at school, so I was left at home all by my lonesome.

Though... him saying he just wants to hug me, does make me feel all sweet like honey.

_{{I love you so much too!}}"No, listen to what I'm saying.

I love you so much too!

_{Seeing him constantly stare at my stomach, feeling a bit uncomfortable, I sneakily pulled the blanket to cover it then as I said: "So... there's no need for us to go to the doctor's since I already went to get my results today and Dr. Chen informed me."}
But those days were only short-lived. One morning, Li You's grandma in France, Chen Fuzhi, rang me up and told me Qing Yichu would be coming here to visit Xiao Huaisu and I for a while, along with him never having returned to the country before now. So he planned on coming here to experience the culture and scenery, and she asked me to welcome him if I had the time.

Seeing him constantly stare at my stomach, feeling a bit uncomfortable, I sneakily pulled the blanket to cover it then as I said: "So... there's no need for us to go to the doctor's since I already went to get my results today and Dr. Chen informed me."

_{Li You had been sitting for a while, but when she saw me, her eyes lit up as she said: "Dad's making congee." And it was no wonder she was shocked. Usually, the one who made any Chinese styled breakfast was me. If Xiao Huaisu was the one preparing things, most of the time, it'd be western dishes, so stuff like fried eggs, sandwiches and milk were the norm.}The chopsticks in Xiao Huaisu's hand stopped for a while, with him then replying: "I tossed it."

Li You had been sitting for a while, but when she saw me, her eyes lit up as she said: "Dad's making congee." And it was no wonder she was shocked. Usually, the one who made any Chinese styled breakfast was me. If Xiao Huaisu was the one preparing things, most of the time, it'd be western dishes, so stuff like fried eggs, sandwiches and milk were the norm.

_{After hearing Xiao Huaisu and I had gotten our marriage certificate, he then scolded me saying: "You got married without even telling me! You really are a shіtty friend!"}Especially when that joy had something to do with me.

After hearing Xiao Huaisu and I had gotten our marriage certificate, he then scolded me saying: "You got married without even telling me! You really are a shіtty friend!"

_{Hearing this, Xiao Huaisu hesitated for a while before saying: "It looks like the one in your belly will take after you, carefreeT/n: the word used here can also mean optimistic and open-minded. as well as being a lil foodie."}
Of course, I couldn't say I wasn't free. After all, when an elder speaks to you in person, there's no real reason to try getting out of something like accompanying someone coming to the country on vacation, so... naturally, I agreed.

Hearing this, Xiao Huaisu hesitated for a while before saying: "It looks like the one in your belly will take after you, carefreeT/n: the word used here can also mean optimistic and open-minded. as well as being a lil foodie."

_{{Um... it actually hasn't been that long since we've been hooking up.} But just as I hesitated, planning to say something, Qiao Damai said: "How could you do this?! How could you suddenly just bend, and be like..."}"Don't say anything. You're conscience will suffer condemnation! Just stop as quickly as you can! Repent, repent and be saved, it's not too late! We're still friends!"

Um... it actually hasn't been that long since we've been hooking up. But just as I hesitated, planning to say something, Qiao Damai said: "How could you do this?! How could you suddenly just bend, and be like..."

_{The chopsticks in Xiao Huaisu's hand stopped for a while, with him then replying: "I tossed it."}Seeing him constantly stare at my stomach, feeling a bit uncomfortable, I sneakily pulled the blanket to cover it then as I said: "So... there's no need for us to go to the doctor's since I already went to get my results today and Dr. Chen informed me."

The chopsticks in Xiao Huaisu's hand stopped for a while, with him then replying: "I tossed it."

_{Afterwards, he said: "If... if I had just taken you to the hospital earlier... we wouldn't have found out so late. Are you alright, though? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"}
If Qing Yichu came to find me, I would refuse hands down. So I believe that even if he does go looking for someone, he won't come looking for me, he's is smart.

Afterwards, he said: "If... if I had just taken you to the hospital earlier... we wouldn't have found out so late. Are you alright, though? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"

_{Can there be anything more interesting too see than a person who's usually reserved suddenly light up in pure happiness?}
In the morning, Chen Fuzhi finished telling me, and in the afternoon, Lian Youyi also gave me a call to tell me Qing Yichu was coming to the country for a visit, happily saying: "You and Yichu are around the same age, so when he's over there to enjoy himself, he'll have to trouble you and Huaisu." I understood that from Lian Youyi's perspective since Lian Youyi raised Huaisu as her own son, Qing Yichu was her brothers child, and Qing Yichu and I being of the same kind meant that no matter how you looked at it, to her, we should be close. Therefore, with a situation like this, everything should be all sunshine and rainbows.

Can there be anything more interesting too see than a person who's usually reserved suddenly light up in pure happiness?

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Author's Note:

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Notes:

iana: Qiao Damai never disappoints

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