Chapter 257: Homecoming (7)

"What?"

Both of them looked incredulous, staring blankly at the light spots around them gathering into the shape of a child and finally falling into Li Ziyan's arms.

The white and soft child had his eyes closed, sucking his lips, and sleeping peacefully and sweetly.

"This is... our child?" Han Zhiyao's tone was filled with disbelief.

From the moment he was sure he liked Li Ziyan, he had already prepared himself to not have children. For him, having children or not was irrelevant. He liked someone simply because he liked her, not for any unfounded reason.

Even if Li Ziyan was a girl, he would not like Li Ziyan because she could have children. And even if Li Ziyan did not have children, he would not vent his anger on her or force her to do so.

But this child was different to him.

This child witnessed the hardships he and Li Ziyan had gone through, and witnessed the indelible love between them. For him, this child was not the continuation of his life, but the best testimony of the relationship between him and Li Ziyan.

This gift was such a surprise and so amazing that Li Ziyan didn't know what to say. He could only stand there holding the chubby child.

"Everything about this child has been handled for you. You don't need to worry about the formalities. Besides, there is one more thing." 007's data moved, summoning light points to converge in Han Zhiyao's arms, "I brought your cat back to you."

"Milk cake!"

"He's actually one of the vessels used to nurture your soul. Because you rescued him before, he has a good impression of you, which also facilitates my actions. I'm attaching a part of your soul to him to help you recover better. Now that you're independent, you can take him back with you."

"Really?! This is so great!"

"I came to you for these two things only. I may not appear again in the future. I hope you live a happy life."

Li Ziyan nodded, a trace of confusion flashed across his brows. He spoke, but then glanced at Han Zhiyao beside him, feeling a little embarrassed.

"007, I..."

"Host, I understand your feelings and wishes. Your concerns have been resolved." 007's voice was filled with a smile and a touch of humanity. His figure slowly disappeared in front of Han Zhiyao and Li Ziyan. "May you live long and happily together."

Li Ziyan was stunned for a moment, then he heard 007's voice beside him, "The five years he dedicated to you have been fully returned. You will spend your lives together. This is my return gift to you."

007 glanced at the two people holding the child and the cat, and smiled. Fluctuations similar to human emotions appeared in his usually straight-line system.

No wonder every system mission was so difficult yet so desirable. For them, Li Ziyan and Han Zhiyao were the ones they should be grateful to. It was their sincere emotions that helped 007 successfully upgrade, and it was their everything that made 007 understand the true meaning of love.

After taking a look at the world records that were archived separately in the space, 007 left a seal on it - the only one.

As the sea of consciousness faded, everything around them became bright again. Han Zhiyao and Li Ziyan opened their eyes and saw that each of them was holding a "swaddling cloth" in their arms.

"Meow~" Naigao cried out when he saw Li Ziyan's figure, crawled out of Han Zhiyao's arms, and rubbed Li Ziyan's fingertips. If Han Zhiyao hadn't grabbed the back of his neck, he would probably have nestled directly into Li Ziyan's arms.

The child in Li Ziyan's arms had not yet woken up. He closed his eyes and smacked his lips, but he was particularly familiar with the breath of his two fathers and looked very peaceful.

Han Zhiyao looked at Li Ziyan who was holding the child and the cat, and finally couldn't control his already surging emotions. He leaned forward, pressed Li Ziyan's lips, and his eyes turned red.

"Brother, I love you."

"I love you too, forever."

They hadn't intended to hide the child's affairs; that same day at noon, when Li's parents and Li Zihan arrived, they knew everything. Having already experienced so many impossibilities, everything seemed remarkably calm, leaving only the family's sighs and tears.

Although they had not experienced it personally, after all, the child was born by their own son. Li's father and mother felt very distressed. They hugged this one, looked at that one, and wished they could give Li Ziyan a confinement period.

After having a child, Li's parents became busy. They bought a house nearby and took turns taking care of the child.

Han Zhiyao is about to graduate. Fortunately, his graduation project is ready and he only needs to defend it. Li Ziyan is also a foresighted person. He finished revising the graduation project early and is waiting to be discharged from the hospital.

After everything was arranged, meeting the parents was also put on the agenda.

Han Zhiyao's parents knew that he liked Li Ziyan. They were very open-minded and did not object to Han Zhiyao's feelings. Moreover, Li Ziyan was a good boy. They were very satisfied when they heard Han Zhiyao mention him. This time, Li Ziyan had an accident and Han Zhiyao told them when he was almost recovered.

The old couple hurriedly packed up and went out to the hospital to ask about the patient's health.

Although the meeting was a bit hasty, both parties were very satisfied and happy, especially Han's parents, who liked Li Ziyan very much when they saw him in person. After learning about the child's existence, they were stunned for a long time, and it took them a day or two to come back to their senses.

Li Ziyan sighed helplessly, glancing at the four elderly people behind him, happily holding their children. He and Han Zhiyao had both completed their graduation defenses a while ago and were now officially graduated, ready for graduation photos. Both sets of parents, plus Li Zihan, had clamored to come over, and they'd even brought their children along, making for quite a lively gathering.

Han Zhiyao also smiled helplessly. That's why they say old age brings treasures. These two pairs of parents are the treasures among treasures.

Holding Li Ziyan's shoulder, Han Zhiyao strolled across the campus, ignoring the surprised or peculiar looks from those around him. He held Li Ziyan's wrist and whispered, "I feel like I've become much more mediocre than every other person I've been before."

"Every one of you is you. They all have your shadow." Li Ziyan swallowed a mouthful of cocoa milk, blushed, and kissed Han Zhiyao on the lips. "In my heart, you are the best."

Han Zhiyao took advantage of the situation and held Li Ziyan's waist, with a smile in his eyes, "Then, brother, will you marry me?"

"Why don't you marry me?"

"If you're willing, of course I agree." Han Zhiyao smiled, showing all the sunshine and charm of a young man. He looked at Li Ziyan's blushing face and raised his eyebrows.

"Is this a proposal to me?"

Han Zhiyao shook his head, let go of Li Ziyan, knelt on one knee in Li Ziyan's shocked eyes, and took out a ring. Li Zihan behind him handed him a bouquet of flowers at the right time, and then stepped aside.

"This is it, brother, Zi Yan. I've loved you for seven years, and I never thought this day would come true. It's like a dream. If I could love you in ten worlds, perhaps I should be satisfied. But seven years is far from enough, and ten worlds are far from enough. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Are you willing?"

Although he said he was not nervous, Han Zhiyao's eyes were still red and his voice was trembling.

He looked at Li Ziyan and shook his head in surprise. He paused in his heart, but the next second he felt full of sadness.

Li Ziyan didn't pull Han Zhiyao to stand up, but half-knelt in front of Han Zhiyao, hooked his arms around Han Zhiyao's neck, and offered his lips to hers, "Not only in this life, but for all eternity, you must be with me."

"Well, for all eternity, we'll be together..."

The rest of the words were swallowed in the kiss, and the two hugged each other, surrounded by the cheers of their family and classmates.

Han Zhiyao and Li Ziyan had identical smiles on their faces, and the tears in the corners of their eyes were halos.

You and I will be together not only in this life, but for all eternity to come, we will never be separated.

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