Chapter 135 Accompanying You
Since Lin Xiyin had brought the child, she naturally wouldn't stop the two of them from interacting.
She squatted down and asked Lin Youxing, "Can I hold you, Uncle?"
Lin Youxing blinked her large, bright eyes, which were clear and bright, as she looked at Pei Muye.
Pei Muyi knelt down on one knee beside Lin Xiyin, trying to keep his voice down, and asked, "Yoyo, can Uncle hug you?"
Lin Xiyin glanced at him.
This was the first time she had heard Pei Muyi speak in such a gentle voice.
When Lin Youxing saw Lin Xiyin squat down, he hugged her. When he heard Pei Muye speak, he tilted his head to look at him.
Pei Muye looked at him, his heart pounding. He was even more nervous about his answer than waiting to see if a project proposal would be approved.
After a long while, Lin Youxing slowly nodded.
Pei Muye immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Lin Xiyin asked him, "Have you ever held a child? Do you know how to hold one?"
Lin Youxing is so old now, Pei Muye feels he's fine.
It's not like it's a newborn baby.
He had seen other people hug, so he didn't think it was that difficult.
"Hold his legs," Lin Xiyin instructed him. "Then you can put your other hand on his back. Once he gets used to it, you can hold him with one hand."
Pei Muye carefully picked him up.
Lin Youxing was slowly lifted up.
Pei Muye was about the same height as Chi Tianlin, or even a little taller.
He stood up, and Lin Youxing's view suddenly opened up.
"Yay!"
He clapped his hands and even saw the bumper cars.
He pointed and said, "Go there!"
Pei Muye held him carefully, his whole body tense, one hand holding his knees and the other on his back, not daring to relax.
Lin Xiyin said, "Relax, it's okay."
"I know." Pei Muye carried the child forward. "It's alright."
Lin Xiyin said, "Give me the bag."
"I'll do it." Pei Muye refused to give it to her, saying, "It's not heavy."
Lin Youxing quickly adapted to being in Pei Muye's arms, wiggling his chubby little body to give Pei Muye directions.
"there!"
"There! There!"
The first thing he saw was the bumper cars, but unfortunately, Pei Muyi's long legs couldn't fit them in.
If Lin Xiyin and Lin Youxing were in the same car, they wouldn't have anyone to bump into.
Because the field was full of cars, there were no tourists.
Lin Youxing directed his mother to crash into a few cars, but then he got bored.
Pei Muye stood on the sidelines, watching Lin Xiyin's radiant smile.
Since their reunion, he had rarely seen her smile.
This was the first time he had ever seen such a pure smile on her face.
Because I'm with the children.
He felt that the smile, bathed in sunlight, was so beautiful it was captivating, and he couldn't take his eyes off it.
Soon, the car stopped, and the little guy stretched out his arms to get out.
Pei Muye strode over and quickly picked him up: "Aren't you going to play anymore?"
"Let's go play that!"
He just saw the watermelon truck.
The watermelon cart isn't very spacious, and it's specifically designed for children, so Lin Youxing can sit inside by himself.
It's a watermelon-shaped crane with steel chains attached, the kind that can fly.
Of course, the angle at which it's swung is very low, so safety must be ensured.
Lin Youxing sat on it, while Lin Xiyin took pictures of him from below.
Pei Muye stood to the side, a satisfied smile on his lips that he himself was unaware of.
We had the place to ourselves, so there were no queues for anything. Although it wasn't as lively, there were plenty of things to do, and the little one still had a blast.
There was a water truck. Pei Muyi accompanied him up there. Both of them were wearing disposable raincoats, but they still got soaked.
Pei Muye held the child protectively in his arms, his shirt almost completely soaked.
Little Youyou was alright; only a few strands of her hair were wet.
He was still excited as he got out of the car, giggling.
Both the adult and the child had innocent smiles on their faces, and Lin Xiyin was momentarily dazed.
If she and Pei Muye hadn't divorced, Youyou would have been even happier growing up surrounded by her parents' love than she is now.
She shook her head, banishing these unrealistic thoughts from her mind.
She's already very content with having Youyou.
As for her relationship with Pei Muye, all I can say is... let nature take its course.
The little guy's energy exceeded Pei Muye's expectations.
Although he was happy, he also felt tired, because taking care of a child not only requires physical exertion, but also constant attention.
The little guy didn't have a moment's rest all afternoon.
Pei Muye initially just wanted to get closer to the little guy, but later he really enjoyed it.
The playground also has excavators specifically for children to dig in the sand.
This was the last stop, and Lin Youxing didn't want to get off the bus once he got on.
They repeatedly dug the sand out of the pit and poured it into another place. After cleaning it up, they buried the sand they had just dug out back in.
They dug repeatedly, finding endless enjoyment in it.
Lin Xiyin originally thought Pei Muye would be impatient, but when she looked at him, he seemed to be having a lot of fun.
Do men have some kind of obsession with excavators?
The two played until it was almost dark before coming down.
"Mommy!" the little guy exclaimed excitedly, "I want a big excavator too!"
He stretched out his arm and drew a huge circle.
The one at home was only big enough for him to sit in, and there wasn't any real sand for him to dig.
"There's no room at home," Lin Xiyin said dismissively. "I'll buy you one when you grow up."
"When will I grow up?"
Eat well, and you'll grow up quickly.
After the two finished chatting, the little guy got tired, leaned on Pei Muye's shoulder, and fell fast asleep.
On the way to the restaurant, Lin Xiyin said, "You must be tired?"
Pei Muye shook his head: "No, I'm quite happy. Youyou is very cute, and I like playing with him."
Over the years, Pei Muyi has focused all his energy on his work, acting decisively and with unparalleled strength.
He had never spent an afternoon so easily and pleasantly.
It was with a two- or three-year-old toddler.
He actually did his research before he came. Lin Youxing should be two years old now, but his height and weight are greater than those of a two-year-old.
She doesn't look like she's only two years old.
His speech is also relatively clear.
But Pei Muye didn't think much of it.
He just felt that Lin Xiyin raised the child alone and taught him very well.
Although the little guy is very energetic, he is very polite. He always says thank you sweetly for whatever he does.
Lin Youxing woke up during dinner.
The little one rubbed his eyes and called for his mother.
Lin Xiyin comforted him for a while.
Looking at Lin Xiyin like this, Pei Muyi felt that she exuded maternal gentleness and warmth, making it impossible for him to look away.
The little one quickly regained his energy and sat obediently in his high chair, waiting for his meal.
After dinner, he fell asleep again on the way back.
He had used up a lot of energy throughout the afternoon, and his energy was completely depleted after lunch.
Pei Muye sent the person back.
He had a very fulfilling half-day.
I even feel that all the years I've worked haven't brought me as much joy as this half-day.
He had previously thought that he could ease his relationship with Lin Xiyin by befriending the child.
After spending an afternoon together, he genuinely liked the child.
Lin Xiyin noticed it too.
Pei Muyi is not someone who would wrong himself, much less suppress his emotions.
He was really happy this afternoon.
The little guy didn't reject him either.
Perhaps it's just the natural bond between father and son.
When he got out of the car, Pei Muyi held the child in his arms.
In just one afternoon, he learned how to hug Lin Youxing, whether she was awake or asleep.
"I'll take you up."
In the elevator, Lin Xiyin said, "You must have had a hard day. Taking care of the child must be tiring."
Pei Muye said, "Then you must have had a harder time. I only took care of you for half a day; for the other two years, you were all alone."
Lin Xiyin said, "No, Yiyi often helps me, and I also have a nanny I hired abroad. And there's Chi Tianlin..."
After thinking for a moment, Lin Xiyin decided to explain her relationship with Chi Tianlin.
She said, "Chi Tianlin is very good to me and also very good to Youyou. He is Youyou's godfather."
Pei Muye remained silent for a few seconds.
During the three years he was absent, Lin Xiyin experienced a lot.
She went abroad, completed a nationally supported project, gained widespread fame, and upon her return, was sought after by numerous prestigious universities who invited her to teach there.
She also became a mother, giving birth to Lin Youxing.
If three years ago, she and Chi Tianlin were merely nodding acquaintances, she had no intention of developing a deeper relationship with him.
Now, Chi Tianlin has become her friend and entered her life.
Pei Muye was not involved in any of this.
That was also his regret.
If only...
It's too late to say anything now.
He can only try his best to make up for it in the days to come.
I just don't know if Lin Xiyin will give him that chance.
She openly introduced her relationship with Chi Tianlin, and Pei Muye felt incredibly jealous, but he had no right to say anything.
She was not only jealous of Chi Tianlin's companionship over the past three years, but also jealous that Lin Youxing had recognized him as his godfather.
He also wanted to be Lin Youxing's godfather.
He asked Lin Xiyin, "Can a child have two godfathers?"
Lin Xiyin burst out laughing upon hearing this.
After laughing, she pursed her lips; "No."
Pei Muye had guessed this answer, but he was still disappointed when she said it aloud.
But he quickly added, "Even if I can't be Youyou's godfather, I will still treat him well and be very good to him."
Lin Xiyin couldn't help but ask, "Do you like him? I mean, it has nothing to do with me, I just simply like him."
Pei Muye said, "Before I met him, I might not have been able to say I liked him without feeling guilty, because liking him would definitely be a way of extending my affection to you. But after spending an afternoon with him today, I can't help but like him. He's very cute and likable."
Lin Xiyin was very glad that Pei Muye hadn't noticed that the little bun looked somewhat like him.
The main reason is that the little bun is so cute, and at such a young age, he has an androgynous beauty.
Sometimes when he goes out wearing a hat, many people think he's a little girl.
After dropping Lin Xiyin off at her doorstep, Pei Muyi said, "You must be tired today, go home and get some rest. Tomorrow... do you have time tomorrow?"
Lin Xiyin said, "Tomorrow is uncertain. I have a paper to write. I probably won't finish until evening..."
"Can I ask you out tonight? We won't go anywhere, just take a walk downstairs from your place."
Lin Xiyin asked him, "Is President Pei really that free on weekends these days?"
I used to be so busy that I could hardly ever see anyone.
Pei Muye understood the implication in her words.
He said, "I was really busy, but I thought you didn't like me and didn't want to spend the weekend with me, so I had to work overtime. If I had known that we were in love, I wouldn't have put all my energy into work. I would have made time for you no matter what."
Lin Xiyin tilted her head and smiled: "Okay, see you tomorrow night."
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