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“Maybe she’s like Yi Yi, just wanting to grab my glasses.” Jiang Tu rarely interacted with children; he didn’t think of himself as someone kids liked.
Sure enough, the little girl lunged over, her small hands reaching for his face.
Zhu Xingyao quickly turned her around, muttering softly, “It really is like that...”
Who knew turning wouldn’t help? The little girl seemed to have really taken a liking to Jiang Tu. Leaning on Zhu Xingyao’s shoulder, she stretched out her tiny hands to grab him. Jiang Tu thought for a moment, then reached out to touch her soft little cheek.
Once again, his hand was grabbed, her tiny hand tightly clutching one of his fingers.
Zhu Xingyao looked back, momentarily dazed. Suddenly, an idea popped into her head—what would Jiang Tu be like as a father?
Jiang Tu looked down at her, “Give her to Ding Xiang.”
“I’ll take her!” Li Xixi ran over, taking the little girl back, happily saying, “I haven’t held her enough yet.”
With the little girl no longer in her arms, Zhu Xingyao slowly came back to her senses. She sat down absentmindedly. Jiang Tu held her hand, placing it on his knee, and softly asked, “What’s wrong?”
She shook her head and smiled, “Nothing.”
She had just imagined what Jiang Tu would be like as a father. He would probably be patient, meticulous, and strict... but if it were a girl, he would likely be much gentler. She fell into a state of confusion and self-contradiction. She was no longer afraid of staircases or encountering pregnant women, but she had long decided not to have children. Now reconsidering, would there be any regret if their lives remained without a child?
The group ordered dishes. Li Xixi and Xu Xiangyang continued playing with Ding Xiang’s daughter. Ding Xiang couldn’t help but say, “If you like her so much, why don’t you have one yourselves?”
Li Xixi sighed, “I’m a female star! How can I have a child this early? After giving birth, will there still be a place for me in the music industry?”
“You’re not relying on looks; you rely on your singing. What difference does it make?” Ding Xiang bluntly said.
“Who said I don’t rely on looks? Do you not know or are you pretending to be blind about my nickname ‘Young West’? How can I call myself ‘Young West’ after having a baby?” Li Xixi immediately retorted, then realized what she said wasn’t appropriate, quickly looking at Ding Xiang’s wife, “I’m not talking about you, you’re still young!”
Ding Xiang’s wife couldn’t help but laugh, “You both look so good. Having children won’t affect that.”
Li Xixi suddenly sighed, “Once 2018 passes, we’ll all be another year older.”
Time passed year after year, always too quickly.
A group of people counted down the time in the private room of the club, crossing over from 2018 into 2019.
On January 19, 2019, Jiang Tu turned 29. Zhu Xingyao came out of the bathroom and directly climbed onto his lap, hugging him and asking, “Tu Ge, when you blew out the candles earlier, what did you wish for?”
Jiang Tu buried his face in her neck, smelling her pleasant fragrance, and softly asked, “I hope you have a happy year.”
“Just... just that?” Zhu Xingyao pushed his head away, cupping his face with both hands, “You only get one birthday a year. Don’t you wish for something more practical?”
“This is very practical,” he raised his eyes to look at her, slightly raising an eyebrow, “What do you want me to wish for?”
Zhu Xingyao blinked, slowly leaning down to kiss his lips, not answering the question. Jiang Tu felt she was unusually proactive tonight. He reached out to support her waist, untying the bow on her side. She leaned on his shoulder, seeing him take something out of the cabinet.
He handed it to her, lowering his head to nibble her earlobe, “Help me.”
Zhu Xingyao lowered her head. Jiang Tu tucked her fallen hair behind her ear, looking at her clumsy hands. She made him feel somewhat restless, his eyes filled with suppressed desire. He whispered in her ear, “Star, hurry up.”
Her face flushed, biting her lip, she suddenly gave up, throwing the item in her hand and saying, “Never mind.”
Jiang Tu paused, but she already leaned closer, supporting herself on his shoulders. He frowned, holding her down, “What are you doing? Wait a minute.”
He reached to pull the cabinet, but Zhu Xingyao hugged him tightly, her eyes bright with tears, “Let’s try it. I also want to try what it feels like without barriers... I know you want it too; you’ve just been considerate of me.”
Zhu Xingyao unknowingly teased danger. This was the only time Jiang Tu couldn’t refuse her. He had indeed thought about it. When they were finally together without barriers, his Adam’s apple rolled with each breath, his dark eyes gazing down at her, “Star, are you scared?”
Zhu Xingyao found it hard to adjust, frowning and saying, “If I get pregnant during my safe period, maybe it’s fate... I’ve thought a lot these past few days...”
“What have you thought about?” Jiang Tu couldn’t control himself as he moved.
Her eyes watered, hugging him and softly saying, “I thought about how you’d look as a father. If I never see it in this lifetime, I might regret it later. Tu Ge, let’s have a child.”
Outside, the cold wind howled, but the air inside the house gradually became thick.
Jiang Tu spent the entire night showing Zhu Xingyao through action that without that layer of rubber, the feelings—both mentally and physically—were different. At noon the next day, Xiao Kui called, cheerfully saying, “Star, I’m getting ready to pick you up now. Have you packed your luggage?”
Zhu Xingyao suddenly became alert. Her flight to London for the performance was in the afternoon, and she hadn’t packed yet! She hurried out of bed, but when her feet touched the ground, she nearly collapsed. She sat back on the bed, adapting for half a minute before saying, “I’ll pack right away! You don’t need to rush out.”
Her voice sounded a bit hoarse when she spoke.
Xiao Kui worriedly asked, “Star, are you catching a cold?”
Zhu Xingyao blushed, coughing, “No, my throat is just a bit dry... It’s fine, don’t worry. I’ll pack first.” After hanging up, she discovered her suitcase neatly placed at the foot of the bed, containing her clothes, jewelry box, and other items.
Jiang Tu entered the door, looking at her, “Awake?”
Zhu Xingyao glared at him, as if accusing him of being too excessive last night. She pointed at the suitcase, “Did you pack for me?”
“Is there anyone else in the house besides me?” Jiang Tu couldn’t help but laugh, “Let’s eat first. I told Xiao Kui and Xiao Tian not to come. After eating, I’ll take you to the airport.”
After the meal, it was almost time.
Jiang Tu carried the suitcase to the door. Zhu Xingyao put Tang Dou down, softly instructing, “Be good and listen to Daddy.”
Jiang Tu remembered what she said last night. He pulled her close, looking down at her, “Star, were you serious about what you said last night? If it’s just for me, there’s no need.”
He never thought two people together must have a child.
Actually, whether or not they had a child wasn’t that important to him. When they decided not to have children, during the house renovation, he even converted the nursery into her music room.
Zhu Xingyao hugged his waist, looking up and saying, “I’m serious. I want to have a child with you.”
Jiang Tu silently looked at her, softly saying, “Giving birth is very painful for women, and pregnancy is also tough.”
“It’s okay. Aren’t you with me?” Zhu Xingyao shook her head, smiling, “I’m not that delicate. Xixi even claims she wants to have two. What am I afraid of?”
Jiang Tu looked at her, deep in thought.
Zhu Xingyao blinked.
“If you want to have a child, then let’s have one,” Jiang Tu paused, “But wait another year. I’m afraid you’re not ready. If you still want to have one after a year, then we’ll have one.”
Zhu Xingyao pouted, “Don’t you believe me?”
Jiang Tu smiled, “No, it’s just that this year, I’ll quit smoking and drinking.”
Are they starting to prepare for pregnancy?
Zhu Xingyao suddenly felt nervous again.
Seeing that time was running out, Jiang Tu ruffled her hair, “Don’t be nervous. We’ll talk about it later. Let’s send you to the airport first.”
On the third day in London, Zhu Xingyao received a message from Jiang Lu, “Sister-in-law, when are you coming back?”
Zhu Xingyao replied, “In a week. Why?”
Jiang Lu, “There’s a girl who inexplicably says your photos have the effect of cutting off bad romance luck and insists on treating you to dinner.”
Zhu Xingyao, “...”
When did their photos acquire such an effect?
Jiang Lu, “I’m afraid my brother won’t agree, so I’m letting you know first.”
Zhu Xingyao thought about it. This seemed to be Jiang Lu’s first time bringing a girl to dine with them. Curiously, she asked, “Are you pursuing her?”
Jiang Lu, “[Smoking] No, she’s pursuing me.”
Zhu Xingyao, “...”
A week later, Zhu Xingyao returned home. The next day, she dined with Jiang Lu and the girl pursuing him.
While going downstairs, they encountered a three- or four-year-old girl in the elevator, likely a resident from upstairs. Zhu Xingyao and Jiang Tu had met her several times. The little girl was very pretty and even smiled at them.
After getting into the car, Zhu Xingyao suddenly turned and asked, “Husband, do you prefer boys or girls?”
Jiang Tu fastened his seatbelt, thought for a moment, and said, “Both are fine.”
Zhu Xingyao, “If you have to choose one?”
She thought he definitely wanted a daughter.
Jiang Tu turned to look at her, “If we could choose, then let’s have a boy. He can handle things and be useful. A girl... I’d probably be too reluctant.”
Zhu Xingyao was startled, recalling his youth. He practically shouldered an entire family by himself.
Jiang Tu smiled, “Don’t overthink it. I’m just making an example. If we really decide to have a child, either a boy or a girl is fine. There’s just one difference: if it’s a boy, it’s just the two of us pampering you. If it’s a girl, I’ll cherish both of you.”
Indeed.
A daughter is her father’s little lover from a past life!
Zhu Xingyao and Jiang Tu walked into the private room, only to find the girl somewhat familiar, as if seen somewhere before. Fan Anan was delighted to see them, standing up and saying, “We met on the plane to Italy, remember?”
“Oh, it’s you!” Zhu Xingyao was surprised.
Fan Anan happily said, “You remember me! My name is Fan Anan!”
Zhu Xingyao thought, of course, I remember. You spent the entire journey complaining about how you’ve never encountered a decent romantic interest in your 24 years, even listing the weird men you’ve met. Curiously, she asked, “How... did you two meet?”
Jiang Lu casually explained, “I rented a house for Dad, and it happened to be her place, so we met.”
So that’s how it was.
Thus, Fan Anan hadn’t encountered any more bad romances because the person she met was Jiang Lu?
Jiang Tu subtly glanced at Jiang Lu, pulling out a chair for Zhu Xingyao to sit. Fan Anan was a very lively girl, her smile sweet, quite friendly and uninhibited, speaking freely without restraint. Occasionally, she bickered with Jiang Lu, appearing well-matched.
After eating, Zhu Xingyao went to the restroom with Fan Anan.
Zhu Xingyao tentatively asked, “How are things between you and Jiang Lu now?”
Fan Anan was applying lipstick, pursing her lips and cautiously saying, “You and Jiang Tu... can’t have children, right?”
Zhu Xingyao was surprised, “Ah?”
Fan Anan whispered, “Jiang Lu said that. He said you can’t have children, so his mother said he should have three children in the future and give one to you... But I don’t want to have three!” She distressingly closed her lipstick, “Three is too many. Two is the maximum!”
Zhu Xingyao, “...”
She was shocked. Did her mother-in-law really say such things? And Jiang Lu actually agreed?
Fan Anan, seeing her complex expression, quickly consoled her, “Actually, it’s fine. Not having children is pretty good too. You have a cat, right? Raising a cat is nice too; you don’t necessarily need to have children.”
“No, who said we can’t have children?” Zhu Xingyao frowned.
“Jiang Lu said it.”
“...”
After returning to the private room, Zhu Xingyao looked at Jiang Lu.
Jiang Lu touched his face, “Sister-in-law, why are you looking at me like that?”
Zhu Xingyao smiled, “I heard you plan to have three children and give one to us?”
Jiang Lu, “...”
He looked at Fan Anan, who innocently stared back at him.
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