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Bo Ying’s pregnancy wasn’t overly publicized; only close relatives and friends knew.
After Bo Yan and Chi Lu learned about it, neither of them felt like continuing their travels abroad and planned to return to China the next day.
That evening, considering the wishes of Madam Chen and the others, Bo Ying and He Jingxiu returned to the He family’s home together to personally deliver the good news.
As expected, Madam Chen and Father He excitedly went to the kitchen together to prepare a nutritious dinner for her.
After dinner, Madam Chen pulled He Jingxiu into the courtyard and chatted with him for a long time.
Before they left, she didn’t overly admonish Bo Ying about what to eat or not to eat, especially junk food; as someone who had gone through it, she understood perfectly.
However, the family reached a consensus on one point.
From now on, when Bo Ying went to work, if He Jingxiu had time, he would drive her. If he didn’t, he would arrange another driver for her.
Bo Ying cherished the baby in her belly and readily agreed.
The reason she had previously refused a driver was that she felt she was a perfectly normal adult, could drive, and was just a lawyer, so there was no need to arrange a driver to pick her up every day; it was too wasteful.
But now, she was worried about something happening while driving, so she readily agreed.
It was a good chance for her to rest more.
On the way back, Bo Ying turned to look at He Jingxiu.
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Noticing her gaze, He Jingxiu gave a slight smile, “What do you want to ask?”
“What did Mom call you out to talk about?”
He Jingxiu raised an eyebrow, playing coy, “Want to know?”
“...” Bo Ying stared at him.
He Jingxiu chuckled, “Nothing much, just some precautions for your pregnancy.”
Bo Ying was startled, and smiled, “Why didn’t she tell me?”
He Jingxiu thought for a moment, “Mom doesn’t want you to feel pressured. She hopes you can just live as usual.”
Bo Ying, “Oh.”
She was curious, “So what are the precautions?”
He Jingxiu raised an eyebrow, not hiding anything from her. He slowly said, “For example, pregnant women tend to have bad tempers, so they need to be patiently coaxed.”
Bo Ying glared at him; she thought her temper was quite good right now.
He Jingxiu suppressed a laugh and continued, “For example, if a pregnant woman wants to eat something, I have to go buy it for her, no matter how far, or else I’ll be kicked out of the house.”
“...”
He Jingxiu wasn’t lying; most of what Madam Chen told him were trivial matters.
The reason she didn’t tell Bo Ying was to avoid putting pressure on her, but some things still needed attention. After much thought, the one to pay attention could only be He Jingxiu.
After pregnancy, Bo Ying’s temper might worsen, and she hoped He Jingxiu would be more tolerant. Occasionally, if she craved something, she also hoped He Jingxiu would try to satisfy her.
Of course, a pregnant woman’s tastes vary and she might want something at any time, then suddenly not want it.
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After He Jingxiu finished speaking, Bo Ying was extremely embarrassed.
She didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, “Mom is too thoughtful.”
“It’s only right,” He Jingxiu held her hand, chuckling softly, “You’re now the key person of interest in our family.”
Bo Ying glared at him.
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Back home, He Jingxiu told her to go wash up first.
As she went to wash up, He Jingxiu followed her into the bathroom, staring blankly at the floor.
Bo Ying was puzzled, “What are you looking at?”
He Jingxiu glanced at her, “Isn’t this floor a bit slippery?”
Bo Ying: “...”
After they got married, they had a marital home.
But they hadn’t moved for the past few years, partly because this place was large enough and very close to both their workplaces, which was convenient in many ways.
On the other hand, for the new house, the initial thought was to let it air out for a year to avoid formaldehyde and other issues.
However, now, He Jingxiu thought, perhaps it was time to move.
They themselves were fine, but the flooring here was installed before they got married, and anti-slip properties weren’t really considered.
Whereas the marital home had taken all these into account during renovation.
Bo Ying was amused by He Jingxiu’s words, “It’s not that bad, is it?”
She glanced at it, “I’m not that delicate.”
He Jingxiu looked at her, thought for a moment, and said, “How about we find a time to move?”
“...”
Bo Ying raised an eyebrow, “Are you sure?”
She reminded him, “The new house isn’t too far from my workplace, but it’s a bit further from He Group.”
He Jingxiu looked at her, and said softly, “That’s perfect then.”
That way, she could shorten her commute.
Bo Ying saw that he was serious about moving and didn’t refuse, “Then let’s move.”
He Jingxiu nodded, “Leave it to me, you don’t need to worry about it.”
Bo Ying, “I can’t even manage it anyway.”
Having been married to He Jingxiu for so long, she felt she was still useless. Whatever happened, He Jingxiu and her brother would help solve it; she just needed to eat, drink, and do her job.
He Jingxiu patted her head, “Go wash up.”
“Mm.”
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Initially, Bo Ying wasn’t hungry or craving anything.
She had eaten very well and was full at the He family’s house.
But after taking a shower, she suddenly felt a bit peckish. It wasn’t hunger, just a pure craving.
She looked eagerly at He Jingxiu, opening her mouth, “Husband.”
“...”
He Jingxiu lowered his eyes, “Yes?”
Bo Ying touched her flat lower abdomen, licking her lips, “Your daughter is hungry.”
He Jingxiu: “?”
His eyelid twitched, and he asked, suppressing a smile, “And then?”
“She says she wants fried chicken,” Bo Ying carefully glanced at him, “Can she have it?”
He Jingxiu picked up his phone from the side, a helpless smile on his face, “Which place do you want it from?”
Bo Ying’s face lit up with joy, “You go shower, I’ll order.”
He Jingxiu didn’t refuse.
When the takeout arrived, He Jingxiu went downstairs to pick it up.
When he got it, he deeply suspected that there were five or six people in his house who were going to eat, as Bo Ying had ordered so much.
“Yingying.”
He Jingxiu entered the house, turned to look at the person waiting for him at the door, and asked uncertainly, “Why did you order so much?”
Bo Ying let out an “Ah,” and replied self-righteously, “Because I want to try every flavor.”
“...”
She looked at He Jingxiu, blinking, “Are you blaming me for ordering too much and wasting it?”
Suddenly, the dramatic Ying started performing, “But I was thinking, if I can’t finish it tonight, you can eat it, or at worst, we can put it in the fridge for tomorrow.”
She sniffled, “Is that not okay either?”
He Jingxiu couldn’t help but raise his hand and tap her head, “What are you talking about?”
He said helplessly, “Go sit over there.”
Bo Ying’s eyes curved, and she immediately agreed.
Actually, she really was just craving at that moment. After eating two pieces of fried chicken, Bo Ying was full and couldn’t eat anymore.
He Jingxiu resignedly tasted two pieces. It wasn’t a flavor he liked, and he wasn’t very hungry, so he couldn’t force himself to eat more. He could only put the rest in the fridge for tomorrow.
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Over the next few days, many friends came to their house.
Knowing Bo Ying was pregnant, everyone came to see her and bought her many gifts.
Bo Ying chuckled, a little surprised.
She told Sheng Chun that she thought they would all prepare gifts for the baby.
Sheng Chun looked at her, speechless, “How old is the baby? Of course, the mother is more important. If the mother is happy, my daughter-in-law will be even happier.”
Zheng Jinyao, “Correction, she’s mine for pre-order.”
Sheng Chun, “I’m getting pregnant tonight.”
No one could snatch her away.
Zheng Jinyao choked, looking at her suspiciously, “When you say that, have you asked Mr. Pei for his opinion?”
“He dares to have an opinion?” Sheng Chun asked, bewildered, “Pei Yan, do you have an opinion on me?”
Pei Yan had just finished discussing some business with He Jingxiu and was immediately stumped when he came out.
He paused slightly, deeply feeling that he should have stayed in the study instead of coming out to participate in the women’s ‘struggle’.
“No,” Pei Yan replied without changing his expression, “I’m going to make a call.”
Watching his rapidly disappearing back, Zheng Jinyao chuckled, “Mr. Pei ran away from you.”
“Hmph.”
Sheng Chun was arrogant, “If he runs away, I can still tie him back.”
Bo Ying listened to the two of them discussing, and her mouth dropped open, “You’re so wild.”
Zheng Jinyao also looked at Sheng Chun, repeating, “Our Chun Chun, purest name, wildest play.”
Sheng Chun: “...”
She didn’t want to talk anymore.
...
After all the friends and relatives who knew about her pregnancy had visited and had a meal with her, He Jingxiu began planning the big move.
Bo Ying didn’t participate in the moving process at all; in fact, she didn’t even lift a single bag, truly a national treasure under protection.
He Jingxiu handled everything, arranging for movers to come.
On that day, Bo Yan and a few others also happened to be free and came to help. Of course, with money, no one had to work hard. The items were even moved to the new house exactly as they were and then arranged.
Sheng Chun and a few others even personally cooked, wanting to have dinner at the house.
Bo Ying couldn’t help at all; she could only go to the kitchen to check on the progress, then go to the master bedroom to look around, and peek into the walk-in closet to see if her bags and clothes were all hung properly.
Finally, she went to the baby’s room to take a look.
All in all, she lived a life of extreme idleness.
On moving day, a group of people stayed late, making a lively commotion.
Everyone was laughing and chatting, the atmosphere exceptionally harmonious.
Some had similar personalities, others were completely opposite, but strangely, they could all blend in perfectly and chat.
Occasionally, there would be debates, where they would argue fiercely, but after the debate, they would never take it to heart.
Bo Ying really liked this kind of life.
She had always felt that if her parents were healthy, her loved one was healthy, and she had a group of friends who occasionally gathered and had fun, and someone to light the lamp for her and wait for her to come home, that was enough.
And now, she was about to have her own baby.
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Life during pregnancy was much happier than Bo Ying had imagined.
Sometimes her body would feel a bit uncomfortable, even unbearable, but her mood was always pleasant.
He Jingxiu took excellent care of her; he basically granted her every wish.
Sometimes, Bo Ying felt she was troubling him too much, but when she had cravings in the later stages, she truly couldn’t control herself. She often had sudden urges in the middle of the night to eat all sorts of strange things.
He Jingxiu would be woken by her but never got angry.
He would be silent for about a minute, then get up and ask her where she wanted to get it from, if he should go buy it now and if she would wait for him.
Occasionally, Bo Ying would wait.
But sometimes, she would be unable to resist sleep.
No matter the situation, He Jingxiu would never throw a tantrum or complain.
Bo Ying genuinely felt that she had found a treasure.
...
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When Bo Ying was seven months pregnant, the two of them sat on the sofa discussing the baby’s gender.
Modern medicine was advanced enough to determine it early on, but Bo Ying and He Jingxiu both asked the medical staff not to tell them, wanting to save the surprise for the baby’s birth day.
Of course, He Jingxiu had his doubts about this.
What if it was a boy? That would be a shock, wouldn’t it?
Bo Ying was amused by his words, “Do your employees know you’re such a person who favors daughters over sons?”
He Jingxiu explained, “I just want a daughter like you.”
“What if it’s a son?”
Bo Ying looked at him.
He Jingxiu was silent for a long time, then sighed, “If it’s a son, there’s nothing to be done, then it can only be a son. Our child, we still have to take care of him until he’s eighteen.”
“???”
Bo Ying felt something was slightly off when she heard him say that.
“You mean, if it’s a son, you’ll only take care of him until eighteen, and then let him grow freely?”
“Yes. Boys need to be trained early.”
Bo Ying’s mouth twitched, “What about a daughter?”
He Jingxiu answered without hesitation, “Raise her for life.”
Bo Ying: “...”
Alright, the typical person who favors daughters over sons had appeared.
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Little He arrived in this world on the National Day.
On October 1st, He Jingxiu received his “shocking” gift: an ugly little boy.
Just after being born, Little He was red and wrinkled, looking incredibly unattractive.
At first glance, He Jingxiu felt a bit of doubt.
He and Bo Ying were both good-looking, so why was their son so ugly? Was it really not a genetic mutation?
Knowing his thoughts, Bo Ying was so angry that she kicked him when she had the strength.
What was he saying?
She thought her son was very handsome.
Bo Ying only found out later that on the day she gave birth to Little He, He Jingxiu’s hands were trembling with nervousness.
He had gone into the delivery room with her and stayed by her side the whole time.
But Bo Ying’s consciousness wasn’t very clear then, and she couldn’t remember what happened afterward.
Later, Chi Xiaolu secretly told her.
After she gave birth to Little He and they confirmed she was safe, He Jingxiu had to lean on the wall to walk out.
His face and body were drenched in sweat, but he didn’t even notice.
Later, Bo Ying teased him about these things.
“Mr. He.”
She looked at him, “Chi Xiaolu said you were very nervous the day I gave birth to Little He?”
He Jingxiu paused slightly, leaned down and kissed her, and said softly, “Yes.”
He admitted it frankly, then said quietly, “No more children in the future. Little He is enough.”
He didn’t want to see her suffer that much pain again.
He couldn’t bear it.
Bo Ying was startled.
She chuckled, “Are you sure?”
“Yes.”
“You don’t want a daughter anymore?” To be honest, Bo Ying still really wanted to have a daughter for He Jingxiu, to have both a boy and a girl, which would be quite nice.
He Jingxiu shook his head, “One is enough.”
He patted her head, “We can’t waste time on the baby.”
Hearing this, Bo Ying was curious, “Then where should we waste it?”
“On ourselves,” He Jingxiu’s answer was quite interesting.
Bo Ying smiled, “Okay.”
She reached out and hugged him, “Then from now on, let’s spend more time on ourselves and leave Little He with Mom and Dad.”
He Jingxiu, “Okay.”
Little He didn’t know that at just one month old, his parents had already planned out his life for the next few years.
He was currently lying in his small bed, waving his hands and feet, quite cheerful.
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When Little He was six months old, Bo Ying returned to the law firm for official work.
He wasn’t sent back to his grandparents’ house, but Madam Chen and the auntie came to take care of him.
On her first day back at work.
Bo Ying noticed that Little He was quite fond of her. Madam Chen made several video calls to her, letting Little He see her.
On the second day, there were two fewer calls, and on the third day, no calls at all.
Bo Ying proactively called back.
She was told by the auntie that Little He was happily watching TV with his grandma, not crying or making a fuss.
Bo Ying really wanted to know how a six-month-old baby could watch TV.
But the fact was, Little He no longer cried for his mom.
For a moment, Bo Ying felt very hurt.
Knowing her thoughts, He Jingxiu was speechless.
“Don’t you feel relieved that he’s not looking for you?”
“It is a relief,” Bo Ying pouted, “But Little He is acting as if I’m not very important.”
He Jingxiu curved his lips, pulled her into his arms, cupped her face and kissed her for a while, then said in a deep voice, “You are important, you are important to me.”
Bo Ying was comforted by him.
When Little He was one year old, he could call “Papa” and “Mama.”
Bo Ying became a bit happier again.
Watching him grow, she felt a spontaneous sense of pride.
On his first birthday, everyone held a birthday party for Little He.
Little He could wobble a few steps now. He was wearing the small overalls Chi Lu had picked out, looking every bit a handsome young boy.
After his birthday, Little He received many gifts and red envelopes.
Back home, Bo Ying was sitting on the sofa, resting, when Little He suddenly stumbled towards her with something in his hand.
“Mama...”
His pronunciation wasn’t quite standard yet.
Bo Ying looked up, “What’s wrong?”
The next second, Little He threw himself into her arms, handing her something.
Bo Ying looked down and saw a car key.
If she remembered correctly, this should be the gift from Bo Yan to Little He: a thirty-million-dollar luxury car.
“For Mama?”
Little He looked up at her, his chubby hand cupping her face and kissing it, “Mama take.”
His sweet, childish voice sounded in her ear.
Bo Ying found it hard to describe how she felt at that moment. She just felt that... all the pain and torment she had endured from pregnancy to giving birth to Little He seemed worth it.
He Jingxiu was in the kitchen preparing some late-night snacks for the mother and son. Hearing Bo Ying’s call, he came out.
The lights in the room were bright, and the warm orange glow made the room feel cozy.
He looked at the mother and son on the sofa, his brows relaxed, exceptionally gentle.
“What’s wrong?”
Bo Ying dangled the car key, “He Jingxiu, your son gave me this car.”
He Jingxiu paused slightly, walked closer to take a look, then reached out and rubbed Little He’s head, saying, “Dad has decided.”
Both mother and son looked up at him.
He Jingxiu said solemnly, “We’ll raise you until you’re twenty.”
Bo Ying: “?”
Little He didn’t understand. He proactively reached out to He Jingxiu, “Papa, hug.”
“...”
He Jingxiu raised an eyebrow, picked him up, and asked, “You think that’s good too, right?”
Little He didn’t understand, he just grabbed his clothes and mumbled two sentences they couldn’t understand.
Bo Ying felt that if Little He could speak fluently, he would definitely be cursing He Jingxiu right now.
She looked at the father and son in front of her, still holding the car key Little He had given her.
At this moment, Bo Ying deeply felt that life should just be like this; she was content.
This was the life she had always yearned for, the life she had always built in her dreams.
“Husband.”
She suddenly called out to He Jingxiu.
He Jingxiu lowered his eyes and met her gaze.
“I love you,” Bo Ying said.
He Jingxiu paused slightly, leaned down and kissed her lips, responding, “I love you too.”
The two were kissing.
Little He suddenly pushed He Jingxiu away. He Jingxiu was puzzled, “What are you doing, Little He?”
Little He ignored him, leaned forward, extended his chubby hand to touch Bo Ying’s face, and also gave her a loud kiss.
His eyes were bright, as if seeking praise.
Bo Ying was startled, and exchanged glances with He Jingxiu.
The two looked at each other and smiled tacitly.
Bo Ying looked up and kissed Little He’s right cheek: “Mommy loves you too.”
He Jingxiu reluctantly kissed Little He’s left side and said, “Mm, Daddy too.”
Little He didn’t quite understand, but he smiled.
He had received the love of his mom and dad; he was very happy.
Bo Ying looked at the father and son, her lips curved upwards, her eyes filled with joy.
The future was long, but with their family of three together, every day would be a good day, just like the day they registered their marriage.
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