Chapter 509 Night View

Sitting opposite him, Gu Yan glanced at his brother and sister-in-law's interaction and silently clicked his tongue in disapproval.

It has to be Fifth Brother.

For ten years, he was a strict and obedient leader in public. But in private, his thoughtfulness and care for Zhiyi were so remarkable that he could easily be recognized as a "model husband."

Gu Yan had also wondered if he could be like his brother... unchanging over the years?

The thought flashed through his mind, but he didn't dare to think about it too deeply.

Gathering his fleeting thoughts, he stood up and served Gu Xiao a bowl of stew: "Brother, this soup is cooked perfectly, have some."

“Okay, you drink too,” Gu Xiao said.

Gu Yan sat back down in his chair, glanced at his watch, and saw it was just past four in the afternoon.

He asked, "Brother, sister-in-law, are you going home to rest later? Or are you going out for a walk? Xiaoman, would you like to go for a stroll?"

Gu Zhao certainly wanted to go, but she didn't forget to check her parents' reactions first.

Looking at her son's eager little face, Nan Zhiyi couldn't bear to spoil the mood: "Going out for a stroll is good. I haven't really seen the streets of Huacheng properly yet. The night view must be nice."

As she spoke, she turned her head to look at Gu Xiao, asking him for his opinion with her eyes.

Gu Xiao naturally went along with her, "Then let's go shopping." He then lowered his voice, "If you get tired, just say so. Don't push yourself."

"I know," she replied.

Gu Zhao couldn't contain himself any longer and jumped up from his chair: "Yay! Great! We can go for a walk!" He quickly moved to Gu Yan's side and grabbed his hand, "Uncle, let's go, let's go!"

Gu Yan smiled and took his nephew's hand, and the group left the restaurant.

Gu Yan enthusiastically acted as their guide, leading them to Yuexiu Park to see the Five Rams Sculpture, then to Haizhu Square, and finally, as dusk fell, to the Changdi area to see the night view.

In the distance, the Haizhu Bridge spans the Pearl River, its surface illuminated by the shimmering lights of cars. Ferries on the river slowly pass by, their horns blaring. Across the river, the buildings on the opposite bank appear indistinct, creating a hazy and dreamlike atmosphere.

The crowd was shoulder to shoulder.

The young men and women were dressed much more brightly and fashionably than those in Beijing. Bell-bottoms, printed shirts, and dresses were everywhere. Cantonese songs were playing from tape recorders, and the air was filled with the aroma of water vapor, flowers, and unknown snacks.

Nan Zhiyi linked arms with Gu Xiao and walked slowly, looking quite refreshed.

This southern city is brimming with vibrant energy even at night, a stark contrast to the deep and dignified atmosphere of the ancient capital, Beijing.

Her gaze occasionally lingered on the trendy items in the shop window, and Gu Xiao tilted his head slightly, asking in a low voice, "Do you like them? Want to go in and take a look?"

Nan Zhiyi smiled and shook her head, gently pressing her finger against his arm: "Just look, we don't lack anything right now."

What she enjoyed was the novelty of seeing the world side by side with Gu Xiao, rather than the possession of material things.

On the contrary, Gu Yan took Gu Zhao for a stroll around, and before long, the uncle and nephew's hands were full of all kinds of bags.

Gu Xiao didn't want to reprimand him, so he only said, "Gu Yan, you spoil Xiao Man too much..."

Gu Zhao puffed out her cheeks in protest, but Gu Yan pulled her aside to coax her.

Nan Zhiyi leaned close to Gu Xiao's ear and said, "I think it's probably Gu Yan who wanted to buy it. My son isn't that unreasonable. It's your brother who's instigating it."

Gu Xiao: "......"

As night fell completely, the river breeze brought a refreshing coolness.

Gu Yan glanced at the time; it was almost eight o'clock.

He called out loudly, "Come on, let's go home for dinner! Anna must be getting impatient. Xiaoman, are you hungry?"

Gu Zhao ate a lot in the afternoon and played excitedly, so she didn't feel hungry, but she still nodded obediently.

The group took a car to Gu Yan's residence.

The car drove into a quiet residential area and stopped in front of a three-story European-style villa.

The exterior walls are made of light beige stone, with arched doors and windows and carved railings. There are neatly trimmed lawns and flower beds in front of the door, making it both modern and impressive.

Although Nan Zhiyi was not fond of luxury, she found it novel and took a second look.

Gu Zhao, peering through the car window, exclaimed, "Wow! Uncle, you've moved to a new house again? It's even bigger than the last one!"

"You little rascal, you have a good memory!" Gu Yan said with a smile as he got out of the car. "It's closer to the company here, and the environment is better too."

As soon as everyone got out of the car, the villa door opened, and lights poured out.

Chen Anna looked over with a smile, her lower abdomen already showing a noticeable rounded curve, her complexion was good, and her smile was bright: "Finally back! Gu Yan called and said you wanted to see the night view, I've been waiting so long, I've even reheated the soup twice! Sister-in-law, brother, are you tired from the journey? Xiaoman, come and let your aunt see you, I missed you so much."

Gu Zhao smiled and waved, "Hello, Auntie! I'll go get my luggage."

Nan Zhiyi quickened her pace to meet her, avoiding her slightly protruding belly, and gently took her hand: "Anna, slow down."

By the light from the porch, she looked at Chen Anna's face. "You've lost some weight. Gu Yan only said it was morning sickness, he didn't go into details."

Chen Anna took Nan Zhiyi's hand and walked into the house, still smiling. "That's right, sister-in-law, you have a sharp eye. The doctor said... it's twins. So the reaction was a bit stronger than others, it was quite a struggle, I vomited everything I ate, and I've only just recovered a little."

"twin?!"

Nan Zhiyi was surprised, delighted, and worried at the same time. She helped her to sit down on the sofa in the living room. "My God, this is too hard. It's already difficult enough to carry one child. How can your body handle carrying two...?"

She pursed her lips, not daring to dwell too much on the hardships of pregnancy, afraid of affecting Chen Anna's mood. She simply held Chen Anna's hand and said, "I... I can't really say. In short, you must be careful in everything you do, listen to the doctor's advice, and don't push yourself. If Gu Yan doesn't take good care of you, tell me."

Nan Zhiyi's series of concerned yet somewhat incoherent words warmed Chen Anna's heart, but also surprised her.

Since the discovery of twins, most of the words I've heard are expressions of envy and congratulations such as "What a blessing!", "So lucky!", and "You're really capable." This is the first time someone has reacted like Nan Zhiyi, whose first thought is to worry about her hardship and health.

Her voice softened: "Sister-in-law, I know, I'll be careful. Actually... it's not that scary, I just felt a bit unwell a while ago, but I'm much better now. Gu Yan is also very nervous, there are three housekeepers watching me at home now."

At this moment, Gu Xiao, Gu Yan, and Gu Zhao, who was carrying a small bag, also entered the house.

Nan Zhiyi remembered that Chen Anna's parents, siblings, nanny, and Gu Yan were all there, so they didn't need her care. She then smiled and said, "I brought some dried fruit, which is good for your appetite. I don't know if you'll like it. Try it later. There's also some bird's nest and such... I know you and Gu Yan don't lack anything, it's just a token of my appreciation."

Chen Anna nodded repeatedly: "Thank you, sister-in-law!"

Nan Zhiyi was still struggling with the idea of ​​her son staying a few more days, and carefully said, "Anna, Gu Yan insists on letting Xiaoman stay for so long. I'm worried that he's just a child and won't know any better, and he might disturb your rest and affect your pregnancy..."

"sister in law!"

Chen Anna quickly shook her arm and pleaded, "Don't say that. I made sure Gu Yan invited Xiaoman! You have no idea, ever since I found out I was pregnant with twins, I've been staying home all day, eating and sleeping. Even when I go for a walk, I'm always surrounded by people. I'm so bored! It would be so nice if Xiaoman came. The house would be more lively! He's so well-behaved and talkative. He'll keep me company. Please, sister-in-law, don't take him away!"

Seeing that her expression didn't seem fake, Nan Zhiyi felt a little relieved, but still instructed her, "Don't spoil him, and don't worry about him. If he's naughty, tell me, or have Gu Yan take care of him."

"How could that be!" Chen Anna smiled broadly. "Sister-in-law, you don't know, last time Xiaoman came, the two of us went out to play every day. Now, although it's not convenient for me to take him out all the time, Aunt Lu and Yunsheng can keep him company at home. Don't worry!"

Seeing that she had made clear arrangements, Nan Zhiyi felt relieved. She took out a brown paper package from her handbag and handed it to Chen Anna. "Here, this is the one-of-a-kind proof copy that you asked Gu Yan to make a point of. The title page is signed by you. It won't be available on the market for a while."

Anna Chen took it and quickly tore open the kraft paper, revealing a brand new book cover.

Overjoyed, she gently stroked the cover: "Thank you, sister-in-law! I've been waiting for this for so long."

She carefully put the book into the coffee table drawer.

On the other side, Gu Yan had already shown Gu Xiao and Gu Zhao a general look at the guest rooms on the second floor, and Gu Zhao was very satisfied with his temporary little world.

The nanny, Mrs. Lu, came over and said softly that the meal was ready.

Chen Anna affectionately took Nan Zhiyi's arm: "Sister-in-law, come on, let's eat first. You've had a long day, so get some rest tonight. Tomorrow morning, I'll personally take you to the nearby shopping mall. There are some new and interesting things here, quite different from those in Beijing. Let's go take a look!"