As for whether or not to have another child, Qin Zhao and Jing Li's attitude has always been to let nature take its course, without forcing it or deliberately avoiding it.

But after so many years, Jing Li still hasn't had another child, which shows that this is not an easy thing to do.

Originally Jing Li didn't care about these things, but for some reason, ever since Qin Zhao made that joke that day, he always thought about it.

This thought was like the small seeds planted by the little fish, sprouting in my heart one after another, uncontrollably.

But Jing Li had no idea what to do.

He is fundamentally different from Shuang'er of this era. In fact, he doesn't even know when and how he got pregnant last time.

The only thing I can do is to make a silent wish in my heart, and...

Come a few more times?

Jing Li secretly glanced at Qin Zhao who was carefully sorting out documents.

It was already late at night, but today Scholar Song had sent Qin Zhao a lot of documents that needed to be sorted out, so Qin Zhao was still working overtime.

The other party sat upright, looking so serious and meticulous.

He was thinking about these random things...

Jing Li withdrew his gaze, and his ears felt inexplicably hot.

"Daddy, I'm done!" The kid in his arms tugged at his sleeve and showed him the simple drawing he had just made.

On the rice paper were two simple sketches of fish, one large and one small. Little Fish hadn't yet learned to draw formally; Jing Li occasionally taught him a few strokes in his spare time. But after a few attempts, he had already mastered the fine details, creating a simple yet lifelike painting.

He is worthy of inheriting Qin Zhao's smart genes.

"That's an improvement over the last one," Jing Li praised. "I'll give you some crispy candy as a reward tomorrow."

Little Fish: "Okay!"

Someone knocked on the door, and Ah Qi pushed it open and walked in: "Madam, it's time for the young master to go to bed."

The little fish cub's smile froze on his face.

He threw away what was in his hand and dived into Jing Li's arms without saying a word.

Since moving back to the capital, Qin Zhao had prepared a room specifically for Xiao Yuzai, intending for him to learn to sleep on his own. He said he thought Xiao Yuzai was old enough to learn to be independent, but in reality, he felt he was a nuisance.

The little fish has reached the age where he can remember things. Qin Zhao and Jing Li dare not be too intimate in front of him, and they have to hide everything they do.

No one can stand it for a long time.

But the little fish doesn't care about that.

He has been sleeping with Jing Li since he was born. It’s okay for him to be “kicked out” of the room once or twice, but he certainly can’t accept sleeping alone for a long time.

This kid is very smart now. Relying on his father's pampering, whenever Ah Qi comes to pick him up, he will snuggle into Jing Li's arms, call "Daddy" softly, and then squeeze out a few tears with grievance. Jing Li will definitely soften his heart.

Because of this, the room-separating plan was implemented for several months, and the little fish cubs rarely went back to their own room to sleep.

Tonight, the little fish was also unwilling to compromise.

He buried his face in Jing Li's arms, his little hands grabbing Jing Li's lapel, protesting silently.

"You're starting to act like a spoiled child again." Qin Zhao put down the brush in his hand, feeling somewhat helpless. "Fish, what did you promise me a few days ago?"

The little fish glanced at him quietly and said pitifully, "I want to sleep with Daddy..."

The little boy had grown up a bit over the past year, his face was delicate and pink, chubby, and adorable no matter how he looked at it. Jing Li was about to compromise when he suddenly remembered his previous thoughts and said, "No."

Even the little fish were stunned.

Jing Li pulled the child out of his arms, his attitude unusually firm: "Fish, didn't you promise Daddy a few days ago that you would sleep alone for the rest of this month? How can a man go back on his word?"