BXBX NOVEL Chapter 401: 341: Ji Baijian must be crazy for wanting to have a child!
Chapter 401: 341: Ji Baijian must be crazy for wanting to have a child!
Song Zhizhi suddenly started eating again, bite after bite.
Ji Baijian watched her.
Her little mouth was stuffed full of food; it looked rather cute.
He smiled and said, “So, you’re scared I might lose face outside?”
“Yes,” Song Zhizhi nodded.
Nobody, except her, could tease her husband.
“You don’t have an aversion to having children?”
Song Zhizhi paused.
Then immediately shook her head.
Song Zhizhi swallowed all the food in her mouth, wiped her lips, “I was averse before because I was always worried about the stability of our relationship. But now, I want to have a child with you.”
Ji Baijian held her hand in his, “I will ensure to fulfill your wish.”
Song Zhizhi found this statement rather peculiar.
Clearly, one person wanted it more, but now, it seems like she’s the one who wants it more?!
However…
The image of a small baby suddenly flashed in her mind.
If it was a child between her and Ji Baijian, wouldn’t it be… quite beautiful?
There was some movement in her heart.
Unexpectedly, there would be a day when she truly desired a child of her own – a child born from the person she loved the most. She once thought that having a child would be a significant decision in her life, that she would hesitate for a long time before finally making up her mind.
In reality…
It was just natural. Even a little eager.
That’s why, she obediently ate quite a lot, only putting down her chopsticks when her belly was full.
She and Ji Baijian remained very active.
The pair felt that surely a seed had started to sprout!
The following day.
Song Zhizhi lazily got out of bed.
It was Saturday; there was no need to go to work.
It seemed that Ji Baijian’s work time never distinguished between weekends and weekdays. His work depended on his mood, he could go the whole month without appearing at the company.
The fact that Jihong Group prospered under his leadership was truly a miracle!
Song Zhizhi sat up in bed, wrapped in her duvet, exposing her lotus-white arm, watching Ji Baijian who, despite their mutual exhaustion, always managed to be energetic the next day.
At the moment, Ji Baijian stood in front of a floor-length window, the November sun illuminating him, as if he was enveloped in a halo of colorful light. He turned towards her, his extraordinarily handsome face facing her, her heart fluttered…
She thought, Ji Baijian’s handsome face would surely leave her breathless for life!
Ji Baijian walked over to Song Zhizhi and lifted her from the bed.
Song Zhizhi, taken by surprise, wrapped her arms around his neck.
Ji Baijian said, “I’ll help you get ready.”
“I can do it myself,” Song Zhizhi protested.
“No, you can’t.”
Song Zhizhi was nestled in Ji Baijian’s embrace.
He treated her so well that she sometimes feared that it was all a dream. Despite being married for so long, they hadn’t grown bored of each other from spending so much time together. She even thought Ji Baijian loved her more and more, and she was becoming more dependent on him.
She occasionally worried about losing this overwhelming happiness.
Maybe, because it was too good to be true and she feared that one day, it would disappear…
After Ji Baijian helped Song Zhizhi finish washing up.
Ji Baijian fed Song Zhizhi breakfast.
Song Zhizhi felt like a disabled person who couldn’t take care of herself under Ji Baijian’s care!
How could he be so doting?
She thought: if she had a daughter, wouldn’t the daughter be completely spoiled?
Never mind.
She should have a son instead.
She felt that if she gave birth to a son, her position in the family would be more secure.
After finishing breakfast.
Ji Baijian drove Song Zhizhi to the Yin Family’s villa.
Luckily, Qin Keqin had invited them over. In fact, Song Zhizhi had intended to visit Luo Xiaolang.
He’s been in prison too long, Xiaolang’s baby must be almost a month old now, right?
She wondered if the little one’s health had improved.
The thought of it made her a little excited.
“We still have time, let’s go and buy some baby things for Luo Xiaolang’s son,” Song Zhizhi suddenly suggested.
Ji Baijian nodded in agreement.
Ji Baijian drove the car to the Jin City central mall.
The pair headed straight for the baby section.
The area was filled with all sorts of adorable baby items.
Song Zhizhi pulled Ji Baijian into a baby store.
The store was completely stocked with everything from baby strollers, baby formula, baby clothes, to toys and more. Items of pink, blue, red, yellow – the colors were bright and inviting, giving anyone who entered an inexplicably good mood.
The salesperson was enthusiastic, promptly approaching and asking, “Sir, Madam, are you shopping for your baby?”
Song Zhizhi hastily nodded, “Yes, we want to buy clothes.”
“Are you shopping for your baby? How old is the baby?”
“It’s not…,” Song Zhizhi shook her head.
“Our baby is still inside her belly.” Ji Baijian replied, seemingly serious.
It almost sounded like she was already pregnant.
“Congratulations!” The salesperson was genuinely delighting and instantly congratulated them.
Ji Baijian, who never exhibited his emotions openly, had a noticeable upturn at the corner of his lips.
“Are the Sir and Madam looking to shop for their unborn child or a present for someone else’s child?”
“For someone else’s child, who’s just about a month old,” Song Zhizhi answered.
Their baby hadn’t even been conceived yet.
“Very well, we have numerous clothes suitable for a month-old baby. Please follow me,”
Song Zhizhi followed the salesperson.
Ji Baijian didn’t follow them but wandered around in the baby section instead, full of keen interest in those little things, peeking here and there.
Song Zhizhi didn’t call out to him as she picked out the gift box for Luo Xiaolang’s son.
She wanted to buy it all.
Everything was so adorable.
She selected a bunch of soft, cuddly outfits. She only refrained from getting one in every color of every design due to the kind advice from the salesperson, reminding her that babies grow up fast and if she bought too much, some items could go unworn.
After Song Zhizhi finished shopping, the salesperson started to invoice and package the purchases.
Turning around, she saw Ji Baijian staring blankly at a pink dress in the window.
Song Zhizhi walked over to him.
Ji Baijian, aware of Song Zhizhi’s approach, muttered, “It would be even better if we could have a daughter.”
He had previously said he wanted a boy.
Now he wanted a soft, cuddly girl.
He was pretty changeable, but she had to bring him back to reality. “My dear, we aren’t even pregnant yet, let alone knowing the gender. Don’t get frustrated over something nonexistent!”
He was clearly shattered.
“Madam Ji.” The salesperson came up, respectfully handing her the beautifully wrapped baby gift box. “Your package is ready, here is your receipt and your credit card, please make sure to take it.”
“Thank you.”
“Is there anything else I can help the Sir, Madam with?” the salesperson inquired.
“Package this dress.” Ji Baijian suddenly pointed to the delicate pink dress in the window.
“Alright.”
“Nevermind,” Song Zhizhi pulled Ji Baijian away quickly.
Ji Baijian frowned.
Has he gone crazy thinking about having children?
They weren’t even pregnant yet, not even a hint of it. He’s already buying clothes for a girl, what if it’s not, wouldn’t he be very disappointed? Plus, that dress looked at least for a one-year-old. Was he planning to store it for the next 2 years?!
Men can be so unreliable sometimes!
“We’ll talk about this later,” Song Zhizhi reminded him.
Despite his unhappiness, Ji Baijian, being a husband who always sided with his wife, ultimately followed Song Zhizhi’s arrangement.
Ji Baijian took the baby gift box from Song Zhizhi’s hands.
The two left the baby store together.
“I can carry it,” Song Zhizhi said, expressing her wish to carry it herself.
The baby gift box was so meticulously crafted that she was completely infatuated with it.
“What if you’re pregnant? Pregnant women shouldn’t carry heavy things.”
But it’s not heavy!
But Song Zhizhi conceded.
She suddenly felt an intense pressure!
If there wasn’t a little seed germinating in her stomach this month, would Ji Baijian be overly disappointed?
Together, the two of them carrying the baby gift box arrived at the Yin family’s villa.
The housekeeper had been waiting for them at the front door warmly invited them into the hall.
Inside the hall, not only Qin Keqin and Yin Qin were present, but also Luo Xiaolang and the baby she was holding. Unexpectedly, Xin Zaozao and Ji Baili were also there.
Xin Zaozao seemed a little uneasy and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Song Zhizhi arrive.
She didn’t know why Yin Qin suddenly invited her over to his house saying that the baby had been born and he wanted to thank her for the support she provided. She was eager to see Xiaolang’s baby, so she happily agreed, only feeling awkward after she arrived. Apart from Xiaolang, she didn’t really know the others. Xiaolang was not particularly talkative which made it difficult for her to start a conversation. With Yin Qin, they just had a business relationship, not close friends. She didn’t know Yin Qin’s mother at all and felt uneasy in front of strangers, let alone starting a conversation.
And as for Ji Baili,
Although they got to know each other a bit, there were still things that happened between them that made it hard for them to be totally relaxed.
Fortunately,
Song Zhizhi finally arrived.
Yin Qin clearly told her during the phone call last night that Song Zhizhi was due to arrive early in the morning, so she was quick to leave early in the day lest she arrived late. But she ended up waiting until mid-morning.
Song Zhizhi was also a bit surprised to see Xin Zaozao.
She hurried over to her, “Zaozao, you’re here too.”
“I invited her.” Yin Qin jumped in, “Xiaolang and Zaozao are close, and since we gathered for Xiaolang, of course, we had to invite her.”
She had the hunch that Yin Qin wasn’t being this generous on a whim.
However, Song Zhizhi didn’t want to overthink the matter and had a short chat with Zaozao. Then she turned to see the baby being wrapped in Qin Keqin’s embrace.
The baby was awake, with big round eyes open, showing a clueless expression. After a month of care, the baby had visibly gained some weight. The baby’s skin also turned fairer, making it look so adorable.
“Auntie, may I hold the baby?” Song Zhizhi eagerly asked.
“Of course, you may.” Qin Keqin smiled in reply.
Song Zhizhi was not very good at holding babies as their tiny size made her afraid of dropping them.
With Qin Keqin’s help, she eventually got the baby securely in her arms.
She looked at the baby in her arms, “He looks so much bigger compared to the first time I saw him. What did the doctors say about his growth?”
“Everything is developing in the right direction,” Qin Keqin heaved a huge sigh of relief as she spoke, “the doctor said that if this trend continues, there shouldn’t be any significant problem. But we still need to confirm when he gets a little bit bigger. Fortunately, the doctor had comforted us, saying that even if there were minor issues, they could be slowly corrected later on, so we shouldn’t worry too much.”
“That’s good.” Song Zhizhi quickly responded, “I was really worried when he was just born.”
“Yes, Xiaolang’s health wasn’t good back then, and neither was his. Thinking back on it still scares me.” summed up Qin Keqin, getting emotional at the mention of it, “It’s all because of that idiot Yin Qin! If not for him, we wouldn’t have had to go through all this!”
She was grinding her teeth when she spoke of it.
Yin Qin, sitting by her side, was extremely awkward.
This matter was probably going to haunt him for life.
He was already full of regret, to the point of feeling suicidal about his past actions, but she kept pouring salt in the wound. She wasn’t acting anything like a biological mother!
Song Zhizhi didn’t intervene to defend Yin Qin either. Holding the baby in her arms, she asked, “Does he have a name yet?”
“Little Tiger. Xiaolang named him.” Qin Keqin replied.
It was a name one could guess was Xiaolang’s creation.
Song Zhizhi chuckled and called out “Little Tiger,” before she continued to play with him.
After Song Zhizhi held him for a good while,
It seemed she could no longer monopolize the child as Baijian was growing impatient. He walked over to her, “Let me hold him.”
“Are you sure?” Song Zhizhi arched an eyebrow at him.
Implying that he might not be able to do it.
“Just give him to me.” Ji Baijian insisted.
There was nothing he couldn’t do.
His vast life experiences weren’t for nothing.
Still unsure, Song Zhizhi carefully handed Little Tiger over to Ji Baijian. She was guiding him on how to hold the baby properly the whole time.
Ji Baijian felt a bit awkward holding the baby.
Song Zhizhi couldn’t help but laugh.
Ji Baijian was earnestly learning.
Qin Keqin was also guiding him.
It took quite a while before Ji Baijian finally managed to hold the little tiger properly in his arms.
Yin Qin teased from the sidelines, “So there are things you can’t do well, Ji Baijian!”
Ji Baijian gave Yin Qin a sidelong glance.
Qin Keqin stated bluntly, “You’re acting like you’re so good at this. You’re still not holding the little tiger properly. What gives you the right to tease Baijian? Overestimating yourself!”
“…” His mother was really stabbing him in the back at all times! “Mom, am I really your son? Ji Baijian is, right? We just switched at birth, didn’t we?”
“I wish that were the case. If I had Ji Baijian as my son, I’d be laughing even in my dreams. Just look at his looks and yours…” Qin Keqin looked at him with contempt.
“I knew you’ve been coveting Baijian’s dazzlingly handsome look for a long time! Song Zhizhi, watch your husband!”
Song Zhizhi couldn’t help but laugh.
“I’m telling the truth!” Yin Qin retorted loudly, sounding quite exasperated.
Song Zhizhi rarely responded to him.
Qin Keqin rarely responded to him too.
And Ji Baijian definitely wouldn’t respond to him.
Ji Baijian just looked at the little tiger in his arms.
Suddenly, the little tiger laughed, a distinct smile that took everyone by surprise.
“He’s laughing.” Ji Baijian hurriedly announced.
“Really? Really?”
Everyone excitedly gathered around.
But the little tiger just gave a small laugh, then stared at them with round, clueless eyes.
“Do you want a child of your own?” Yin Qin asked, watching Baijian.
He saw a warm, father-like smile on his face.
Ji Baijian repressed his smile and said nothing.
It was Qin Keqin who asked curiously, “You both have been married for quite a while. Don’t you plan to have a child?”
Baijian did not answer.
Just as Song Zhizhi was about to speak, Yin Qin suddenly burst into laughter, “Hahahahaha!”
Song Zhizhi glared at Yin Qin.
But Yin Qin didn’t care and blurted out, “They do want one, just haven’t been able to.”
“You mean you’ve been unsuccessful in conceiving?” Qin Keqin asked with concern.
“Yes, despite all the efforts, someone hasn’t been able to conceive. Unlike me, successful at the first try!” Yin Qin gloated.
Song Zhizhi explained, “We haven’t really tried that hard, only started recently.”
“Well, it wasn’t settled in one go. Seems like there’s something I’m still better at than Baijian.” The thought made Yin Qin quite pleased.
Qin Keqin shot her own son a speechless glance.
She said, “These things can’t be rushed. Take your time.”
“Mom, don’t comfort them. Didn’t you and dad have me at the first try too?” Yin Qin seemed to enjoy pressing home the advantage.
Qin Keqin really wanted to slap her son dead!
At this moment, Yin Bin just happened to walk into the living room.
He walked in just in time to hear Yin Qin’s comment and couldn’t help feeling slightly proud.
The people in his family really did have more than average ability in this respect.
“Speak of the devil and he shall appear.” Yin Qin looked at his father and remarked.
Everyone turned to look at Yin Bin.
Qin Keqin frowned slightly and ignored him.
Yin Qin, however, was inquisitive, “What kept you out so late?”
“Got held back with some issues.”
“What issues? Did Aunt Lin Ximeng not let you leave?”
Yin Bin’s face darkened.
Unfazed, Yin Qin continued, “Didn’t I ask you to bring Aunt Lin over when I called you last night? We’re family now. She could have come over and gotten to know us.”
“Shut up,” Yin Bin warned firmly.
He was truly nearing his patience’s end with his son.
Yin Qin nonchalantly shrugged his shoulders.
Yin Bin walked over, aiming for the baby tiger.
At this moment, the baby tiger was already back in Qin Keqin’s arms.
He reached out to tease the baby tiger.
The baby tiger looked at his grandpa with round, puzzled eyes.
“Can I hold him?” Yin Bin asked.
Qin Keqin replied, “Wait until he grows up a bit; holding him now might make him uncomfortable.”
“How do you know if he’s uncomfortable if you didn’t even try?”
“I can feel it.”
“Qin Keqin, don’t you want me to hold our grandson?”
“I don’t.” Qin Keqin answered.
Yin Bin, a man all about face, looked genuinely frustrated.
Qin Keqin turned and walked away, addressing the servants, “It’s getting late, let’s serve dinner. Mrs. Zhang, take care of the young master, I think he’s ready for a nap.”
“Yes, madam.”
Then Qin Keqin handed the baby tiger over to the nanny.
Yin Bin sunk into the couch, sullen and silent.
“Dinner’s ready.” Qin Keqin called to everyone.
Everyone gathered around the Yin family’s large dining table.
Having so many people around was a rare event. Qin Keqin was enthusiastic, and Yin Qin was thrilled, even having a few drinks.
Ji Baijian didn’t partake.
Nor did Yin Qin urge him to, “I know you’ve been devising plans, thanks for your hard work, bro!”
Song Zhizhi was speechless.
That was really rubbing salt into the wound.
Yin Qin poured drinks for his father, Ji Baili, and also for Xin Zaozao.
Xin Zaozao didn’t like drinking, but her tolerance had improved after prolonged socializing. Drinking a bit was fine.
Clearly Yin Qin was in a good mood that day. This gathering was also meant to congratulate him and Xiaolang.
However, compared to Yin Qin’s enthusiasm, Xiaolang seemed rather composed.
She was always quiet, but she managed to blend into the group.
At the dinner table,
Yin Qin raised his glass, “Thanks for coming to eat at our place today. I somehow ended up becoming a father out of the blue.”
It felt like every word he said was a jab at Ji Baijian.
“It was unexpected and took a while to accept, but now I feel content. Seeing my little one grow day by day makes me incredibly happy. Today presents an opportunity to thank my Xiaolang for birthing our little tiger.”
Luo Xiaolang turned to look at Yin Qin.
Yin Qin gave her a smile.
Somehow, Luo Xiaolang felt a bit shy.
But Yin Qin wasn’t the sentimental type; he simply raised his glass and gulped down the drink.
Everyone else also drank from their own glasses of beverage.
The atmosphere at the dinner table was great.
With Yin Qin present, it never really cooled down.
Everyone spent quite some time eating.
Towards the end, Yin Qin began to feel a bit fuzzy, while the others gradually left the table, leaving only Yin Qin and his father drinking.
Ji Baili noticed that Xin Zaozao had also drunk a considerable amount, so he advised her to stop, escorting her away from the table.
Song Zhizhi and Ji Baijian, who hadn’t been drinking, also left the dinner table early for a stroll in the Yin family’s backyard.
Qin Keqin and Luo Xiaolang left to feed the baby tiger, who had just woken up.
Yin Qin, pulling at his father, said “Dad, I’m a father now.”
“And I’ve become a grandfather!” Yin Bin replied.
Thinking about it made him chuckle.
Becoming a grandpa at the age of 40.
If he were to go out holding his great-grandson in the future, people might think it’s his second child.
“Do you think I’ll be a good father?” Yin Qin asked his dad.
“Do you think I’m a good dad?”
“No.”
“Then why do you ask me?” Yin Bin rolled his eyes.
Yin Qin thought about it, “Then I won’t ask you anymore.”
The father and son drank some more.
Both of their faces flushed with alcohol, their steps uncertain.
Yin Qin supported Yin Bin, and Yin Bin leaned on Yin Qin. The two staggered up the stairs together and then slept in the same large bed.
Qin Keqin left Luo Xiaolang’s room only after she had fed him his milk. She then saw Yin Bin and Yin Qin, both unstable and leaning on each other. She watched as they entered Yin Bin’s room. She went over and stood in the doorway, watching the father and son sleeping soundly in the same posture on the bed.
They must be related by blood.
Qin Keqin immediately turned around and left.
In the villa’s backyard.
Song Zhizhi and Ji Baijian were sitting on chairs in the garden.
The two of them were leaning on each other. It was a rare sunny day with brilliant sunshine, and the two of them just sat quietly together, basking in the sun.
Sometimes, Song Zhizhi felt that just leaning against Ji Baijian, doing nothing at all, could make her very happy.
She closed her eyes and rested in his arms.
Xin Zaozao had a little to drink and wanted to get some fresh air in the backyard. Then she saw a tender moment between Song Zhizhi and Ji Baijian.
She smiled slightly at the corners of her mouth.
She was quite clear that she would never be moved by so-called love again, but seeing them at this moment still made her feel it was beautiful.
She turned around.
And saw Ji Baili.
Ji Baili had also drunk quite a bit, his face flushed.
Ji Baili said, “Are you okay?”
“Yeah, just feeling a bit tipsy.”
“Do you want to lie down for a bit?”
“No need, I’ll be fine in a while.” Xin Zaozao smiled.
Ji Baili nodded, “Come sit over here, looking at them over there is like a dog seeing a bone it can’t get.”
Xin Zaozao nodded.
What was between Song Zhizhi and Ji Baijian truly could be the envy of everyone.
The two of them sat on the couch in the living room.
“Actually, Brother Yin Qin invited us over today, aiming to match us up.” Ji Baili opened his mouth, not wanting them both to feel so awkward.
“I know.”
She figured it out as soon as she saw Baili.
“You don’t have to feel awkward, we can be friends.”
“Hmm.” Xin Zaozao nodded.
“But I do feel kind of envious of Brother Yin Qin now.” Ji Baili suddenly sighed.
“Hmm?”
“Back then, the most unreliable person was him when it comes to love life. He was set on being with my sister, but my sister didn’t have any interest in him at all. I always thought he might remain single for the rest of his life, yet who would have thought that he would be the first among us to have kids.” Ji Baili muttered.
Xin Zaozao nodded, “It is indeed surprising.”
“My sister recently broke up with Li Wenjun, that scumbag, he really nauseates me.” Ji Baili said with anger.
Although his sister’s attitude towards Yin Qin really disheartened their family and he didn’t approve of his sister’s attitude towards Yin Qin, she was still his sister. After what happened with Li Wenjun, he felt a bit bitter and he felt like killing Li Wenjun!
But then he thought, it’s something his sister should solve on her own, what does it matter if others help her?!
Everyone should pay the price for their own choices.
“I also saw the news about Li Wenjun.” Xin Zaozao said, “I don’t believe there will be anything between your sister and Yin Qin. Yin Qin has already chosen to be with Xiaolang, even if Yin Qin still loves Ji Baixin, he won’t do anything to betray Xiaolang.”
“What I’m worried about is…” Ji Baili swallowed his words.
Xin Zaozao did not really understand what had happened between Yin Qin and Ji Baixin. She was just simply looking at things from the surface.
Ji Baili said, “Let’s hope so.”
Xin Zaozao gave a small smile.
The two chatted a bit more, the atmosphere wasn’t too bad.
Ji Baili is truly a warm-hearted person. He wouldn’t intentionally make things difficult for anyone, and he often thinks of others more.
So Xin Zaozao truly hoped that she and Ji Baili could be friends, the kind that are close.
The two of them chatted.
For how long, they didn’t know.
Yin Qin came down from upstairs in a daze.
He plopped onto the sofa and said to the housekeeper, “Pour me a glass of honey water; my stomach feels terrible.”
The housekeeper hurried off to prepare it for him.
He sat on the single seater sofa, watching Xin Zaozao and Ji Baili engrossed in their conversation.
He asked, “Have you two made up?”
“No,” Xin Zaozao quickly responded, “We’re just friends.”
“Oh, I thought you had, you seem so close.” Yin Qin took the honey water from the housekeeper and gulped it down.
Ji Baili looked at Yin Qin and said, “Isn’t the reason you called us here today because you want us to reconcile? Do you have a problem with us getting along like this?”
“No objections. I was just thinking that it would be good if you two could sort things out.” Yin Qin finished his honey water and answered indifferently, “I just think that it would be better if someone took in a woman like Xin Zaozao, preventing her from causing trouble.”
“Brother Yin Qin, what are you saying!” Ji Baili looked upset.
He always defended Xin Zaozao.
Yin Qin wasn’t someone who beat around the bush. He said, “I did call you two here today because I wanted you to reconcile. Now that Mu Cidian is in prison due to the engagement banquet issue, I think you two should make up.”
Xin Zaozao remained silent.
Ji Baili was silent as well at that moment.
Indeed, because of Mu Cidian, their relationship was like this now. However, it seemed that even though Mu Cidian was jailed, it didn’t change anything.
This person, this person would probably be in Xin Zaozao’s world for her entire life.
Yin Qin said, “I visited Mu Cidian a few days ago.”
Xin Zaozao’s eyes darted subtly as she looked at Yin Qin.
Yin Qin felt Xin Zaozao’s gaze and smiled, “What, feeling a bit of pity?”
“No.” Xin Zaozao shook her head.
“So you don’t want to know how Mu Cidian is doing now? How he’s been holding up in there after such a long time? Whether he’s gained or lost weight? Whether he’s been beaten up? With his severe stomach condition, is he eating enough in there? Is his stomach disease relapsing?” Yin Qin rattled off a string of questions.
Xin Zaozao didn’t show any reaction, appearing indifferent.
“Honestly, I care. I always feel that as a man, Mu Cidian is having a tough time, so I wanted to see how he’s doing.” Yin Qin said slowly, “I went, but I didn’t get to see him.”
Xin Zaozao frowned slightly.
“The prison staff said that Mu Cidian doesn’t want to see anyone.” Yin Qin said word by word.
“Really?” Xin Zaozao responded nonchalantly.
It seemed like a perfunctory response just so Yin Qin wouldn’t feel awkward.
“I’m the kind of person who won’t admit defeat easily, so I made a nuisance of myself and had the staff relay my message to Mu Cidian, stating that I, Yin Qin, must see him. The staff had no choice but to inform him, but the answer was still a no. Mu Cidian doesn’t want to see anyone.”
“Oh.” Xin Zaozao nodded.
“Why doesn’t Mu Cidian want to see anyone? Maybe he is truly despaired of the world!”
Xin Zaozao didn’t think about it deeply.
After all, she had never thought about seeing him.
“Knowing how he ended up in prison, we’re well aware. Xin Zaozao, how can you be so cold-hearted?”
“I’m merely an eye for an eye.” Xin Zaozao looked at Yin Qin, “Since Mu Cidian chose to go to jail for his mother, I’m simply granting his wish.”
“I suspect that the primary reason he is in jail for his mother is more of his remorse toward you.”
“Regardless, that is his business, it’s all his choice, it has nothing to do with me.”
“So to you, Mu Cidian means nothing now, does he?”
“Yes.” Xin Zaozao nodded, very resolutely.
“That’s good.” Yin Qin suddenly smiled at that moment. “Although I couldn’t see Mu Cidian, I persistently had the staff deliver a message to him. I told him that you’re now with Ji Baili, so he should serve his sentence peacefully and stop thinking about you. After he’s released, he shouldn’t come looking for you either.”
Xin Zaozao looked at Yin Qin.
Slowly, she said, “Mu Cidian won’t come looking for me.”
Yin Qin raised an eyebrow.
“Having done so much, if he doesn’t hate me to death, he’d definitely have given up on me. Actually, the moment Mu Cidian went to jail, it was the definitive end between us. The grudges of the previous generations, and those before, have ended with him. There’ll never be any intersections or past hang-ups in the future. Rest assured, we will never get back together.”
“Don’t contradict yourself later!” Yin Qin said with a hint of sarcasm.
Xin Zaozao just smiled without responding.
But at that moment, she was very determined.
She’ll never contradict herself in this lifetime.
Mu Cidian had his dignity, she had her pride, they have already been torn apart to this extent, getting back together again… she couldn’t think of any reason why they should be together again.
Yin Qin stretched and yawned, his headache was still unbearable.
He stood up from the couch, saying, “I think I’ll go and take a nap. My head is splitting. I want to let you know that no one should leave tonight. There’ll be a good show later!”
Xin Zaozao and Ji Baili were puzzled.
Yin Qin muttered, “Just look forward to it.”
Everyone felt that Yin Qin’s spirits were strangely high throughout the day, and he was somewhat mysterious.
After a few steps, Yin Qin seemed to remember something. “Ji Baili, you really need to take Xin Zaozao seriously. If you dare to betray her, I think this woman will destroy your family’s ancestral tomb!”
Just like that, Yin Qin left.
Ji Baili watched Yin Qin’s back. “Don’t take Brother Yin Qin’s words to heart.”
No, he’s actually right. I’m really quite vindictive. I used to think I didn’t hate Mu Cidian that much and I could tolerate it. Who knew that when it came to revenge, I didn’t want to hold back at all.” Xin Zaozao gave a self-deprecating smile.
“No one is a saint. I hope you can destroy my family’s tomb.”
The meaning was, he hoped they could be together again.
Xin Zaozao chuckled awkwardly.
Her silence at that moment was a clear answer in itself.
In fact, Xin Zaozao had already refused him many times, but each time he still held out a bit of hope.
Nevermind.
Just let it be.
It can’t be forced anyway.
Xin Zaozao seemed to still feel a bit guilty about Ji Baili.
She rose to her feet. “I think I’ve sobered up enough. I should check on Xiaolang and the baby.”
“Mm.”
Ji Baili watched Xin Zaozao’s retreating figure.
His heart was still empty.
Especially when he turned around to see his older brother and Song Zhizhi holding hands and coming back.
He decided to let himself be left to his own devices.
He slumped onto the couch and fell deeply asleep.
At this moment, Song Zhizhi also wanted to see Xiaolang and the baby, so he left Ji Baijian alone.
Ji Baili was woken up by Ji Baijian.
Sometimes Ji Baili thought he would rather be beaten than be alone with his older brother.
Upstairs.
In Luo Xiaolang’s room.
The little tiger had already fallen asleep and had been placed in the stroller by the side. The babysitter was watching by the side.
Xin Zaozao and Song Zhizhi came into the room one after the other.
Luo Xiaolang was aimlessly playing with his phone on the bed.
Finding the door being pushed open, he hastily hid his phone behind him. Seeing Xin Zaozao and then Song Zhizhi, he breathed a sigh of relief.
“Auntie told me not to play with my phone. She said it’s bad for my eyes,” Luo Xiaolang muttered.
Neither Song Zhizhi nor Xin Zaozao had ever gone through a formal confinement. They both were a little out of their element, but they decided it would probably be fine in moderation, and they didn’t say anything.
They went over to the baby’s crib and looked at the little tiger, watching his content sleeping face. Their hearts softened at the sight.
Song Zhizhi couldn’t resist reaching out to stroke the soft cheek of the baby.
Xin Zaozao looked at Song Zhizhi’s expression, “Both of you and Ji Baijian really want a baby?”
It was clearly a question, but everyone knew the answer.
Song Zhizhi nodded, “At first, I was averse to it. I don’t know why, but I suddenly really wanted that.”
Actually, it was because they loved each other so much they wanted a union of their love.
“Just take your time, don’t rush it,” Xin Zaozao comforted.
“I don’t want to rush, I know I can’t rush it. But Ji Baijian is very enthusiastic, and I’m under a lot of pressure! I don’t know if it’s because Yin Qin stimulated him. That kid Yin Qin is really capable, he hit the mark in one shot!”
“Uh, actually, scoring in one shot… isn’t that hard right?” Xin Zaozao murmured.
Song Zhizhi looked at her.
Xin Zaozao gave a tremulous laugh, “I once experienced that…”
If her husband knew about this, he’d probably bash his head against the wall!
It felt like it came so easily to everyone around them, and they, on the other hand, turned out to be the odd ones!
With all the fertility clinics in Jin City, they must be running at a loss, right?!