Chapter 142 - 129: Just Worried He’ll Be Seduced and Deceived

Chapter 142: Chapter 129: Just Worried He’ll Be Seduced and Deceived

Even her delicate little face couldn’t help but flush, her small earlobes turning a faint red. She looked so cute it made one want to give them a little pinch.

Forcing back her shyness, she asked, "S-so, do you want a boy or a girl?"

It was no exaggeration to say that her head was spinning after the words left her mouth.

’This is so embarrassing!’

’I hadn’t even thought about this question a moment ago.’

Xiao Ran had thought she would be too shy to speak, but he never expected her to actually ask a question like that.

Surprised, he couldn’t help but put on a serious face and say, "To be honest, as long as you’re their mother, I’ll love them whether it’s a boy or a girl. It would be even better if we had fraternal twins. An older brother taking care of his little sister, or an older sister taking care of her little brother—either would be great."

Most families have only one child these days, which can be a bit lonely. If we had two, they could play together. That would be for the best.

Hearing this, Yan Xici instinctively glanced down at her flat stomach.

’Belly, oh belly, did you hear that? You’d better be twins.’

’Starting today, I’m never drinking anything cold again. No matter how hot it gets, I have to hold back. After all, Brother Xiao Ran said he wants a baby!’

"Th-then when should we... start?"

Perhaps because she was feeling bashful, her face was covered in a shy blush as she spoke. Her voice was as quiet as a mosquito’s buzz—soft and coy.

Seeing the earnest, longing light in Yan Xici’s eyes and hearing her soft voice, Xiao Ran felt all the blood in his body rush uncontrollably to a certain place. He reached out and pulled her into his arms. "Actually, about that... I think we can discuss it more when we get home."

’After all, the driver is in the car. Even if we want a baby, we can’t start right now, can we?’

The two of them had been all lovey-dovey in the back since they got in the car. The driver was practically dying of laughter. At first, he thought the girl was pregnant, but then he overheard that they hadn’t even started trying yet.

’Girls these days are so bold, they’ll say anything. Not like back in my day, when just holding hands could be a promise for life.’

「Half an hour later, the car finally arrived at the farm resort.」

Xiao Ran got out of the car and led Yan Xici inside.

The farm resort’s environment was actually quite nice. Long, wooden verandas flanked both sides, overlooking a large fish pond that looked like a great spot for fishing. Behind them stood a row of small, uniquely designed wooden cabins.

Having studied in Shanghai for three years, this was Yan Xici’s first time at a place like a farm resort. Like a curious child, she held Xiao Ran’s hand, her head darting around to take everything in.

Xu Cheng was on a swing, gently swaying back and forth while holding his one-year-old son. When he saw Xiao Ran arrive, he quickly walked over to them.

Seeing someone approach, Yan Xici instinctively tried to let go of Xiao Ran’s hand.

After all, this was Xiao Ran’s former brother-in-law. It was always a little embarrassing, especially in front of acquaintances.

Feeling the small hand in his loosen its grip, Xiao Ran applied a little pressure, holding it even tighter.

’Who knew there was something she was actually afraid of?’

’What a coincidence. I’m not afraid at all.’

’The more nervous she gets, the more exciting I find it!’

Yan Xici froze, her eyes widening. She shot him a reproachful look. "What are you doing! Brother Xu Cheng is about to reach us!"

Xiao Ran just smiled faintly. "I see him. So what?"

’A moment ago, she was eagerly discussing having a boy or a girl with me. Why is she acting like holding hands is some kind of illicit affair now?’

Xiao Ran was the type to be low-key but effective. Instantly backing down was never his style.

Yan Xici, on the other hand, would say anything in front of Xiao Ran but instantly chickened out in front of anyone else.

The two of them were complete opposites. As Yan Xici watched Xu Cheng get closer and closer, she felt her heart leap into her throat.

She tried to yank her hand away, but Xiao Ran simply wouldn’t let go, which made her a nervous wreck.

Xu Cheng saw them tussling from a distance and couldn’t help but chuckle. "Well now, it’s only been a few days and you’re already holding hands? Things are moving pretty fast."

Yan Xici: "!!!!!"

’It’s over! He saw us!’

Xiao Ran: "Cut the crap. Where’s Chuanzi?"

"He said he’s bringing a girl. I guess he couldn’t stand the thought of us all being paired up!" Xu Cheng said with a laugh.

Hearing this, Xiao Ran was surprised. "Where the hell did that guy find a girl?"

He’s a total workaholic—either he’s at the office or on his way there. How could a guy like that possibly get a date?

At that, Xu Cheng just smiled. "From the hair salon downstairs from his apartment."

Xiao Ran’s brow twitched. "Is it legit?"

"That, I wouldn’t know."

’After all, it’s not like I’ve ever gotten a haircut at the salon downstairs from his place, let alone met the girl!’

While they were talking, Xu Cheng’s son started to get fussy. He blinked his big eyes at Xu Cheng. "Daddy, I wanna go on the swing again."

Little children are rarely interested in adult conversations.

Xu Cheng looked helpless. "Be good now. Daddy and Uncle are just going to talk a little longer."

’My friend is here, how can I not host him properly?’

The little guy looked reluctant. "No, no! I wanna play! I wanna play!"

"Behave!" Xu Cheng was starting to get annoyed.

The sweltering weather already made people irritable, especially when their children were misbehaving.

Being yelled at by his father, the little guy’s lip trembled, and he finally couldn’t hold it in anymore, letting out a loud "WAAAH!"

He didn’t understand grown-up matters; all he knew was that he couldn’t play on the swing anymore.

"Bad Daddy! Bad Daddy!"

Xu Cheng was at his wits’ end. He impatiently pulled his phone out of his pocket and called his wife.

"Hey, honey, can you come over for a second? Xiaobao is crying his eyes out."

"Are you completely useless? You can’t even watch a child. I don’t know what you’re good for!" an impatient voice snapped from the other end of the line.

Xu Cheng’s wife, Zhang Min, was inside enjoying the air conditioning. On a day this hot, stepping outside meant being instantly drenched in sweat, and she had no desire to do that.

Xu Cheng explained, "No, it’s not that. Xiao Ran is here, and I have to host him. Besides, he came to help us shoot a video."

Zhang Min gave him no quarter. "Why do you always have to be so difficult?"

Seeing that they were about to start arguing, Yan Xici quickly chimed in, "It’s okay, Brother Xu Cheng. How about I help you with the baby?"

’A polite girl never wants to be a bother, especially not to a friend of Brother Xiao Ran!’

How could Xu Cheng accept that? He quickly turned back to the phone, his tone growing even more impatient. "Just hurry up, will you? He’s probably hungry. Figure out something to give him to eat."

"You’re always so much trouble! I wanted to sleep a little longer!"

"Besides, he just ate a little while ago. Eat what?!"

Zhang Min didn’t indulge him. She impatiently hung up and rolled her eyes at nothing in particular.

’He can’t take care of a child, he can’t make any money, all he knows how to do is fool around all day. And now he’s getting Xiao Ran to film some video for him? It’s just an excuse to go drinking!’

’I must have been blind to end up with a man like this!’

After his wife hung up on him, Xu Cheng’s expression turned grim.

He was a man who cared a great deal about face. He had been looking forward to this rare chance to hang out with Zhang Chuan and Xiao Ran, but he never expected his wife to have this kind of attitude.

He was clearly losing face but couldn’t say anything about it. He forced a smile at the two of them. "I’ll take the kid to my wife. She’s in our private room. Just wait here for a second."

With that, he turned to leave.

’Today, I’m going to find out just what Zhang Min’s problem is!’

’The kid is clearly crying his eyes out, and I can’t handle it myself. Can’t she just help out a little?’

’It’s not like he’s my child alone!’

Their voices on the call had been so loud that not only had Xiao Ran heard everything, but so had Yan Xici.

Combined with the miserable look on Xu Cheng’s face, it was obvious that if he went to her now, the couple was bound to get into a huge fight.

Sensing things were about to go south, Xiao Ran quickly grabbed Xu Cheng’s arm. "It’s fine, it’s fine. It’s nice having the kid with us. Let him get some sun. A little sunshine is healthy for children."

On one side was his friend’s understanding; on the other, his wife’s unreasonable fit.

Xu Cheng finally couldn’t hold it in any longer and burst out, "Fuck, I don’t think I can live like this anymore. It’s like she’s going through menopause, yelling at whoever’s in front of her like the whole world owes her something!"