"I feel it's a real shame that I couldn't see it in person." He sat sideways on the sofa, letting her lean her upper body against him.
"There's nothing special about it. If you didn't see it, you didn't see it."
Zhen Tian fiddled with his fingers.
The two enjoyed a rare moment of warmth in the living room.
...
Zhen Tian was drowsy, but she still maintained her excellent sleep quality, able to fall asleep anytime, anywhere.
The sounds of laughter and chatter grew louder as they approached, and Ji Yuzhi was the first to hear them. He unconsciously sat up straight.
As soon as he moved, Zhen Tian moved too, and she woke up from her sleep.
"What's wrong?"
"It seems like Mom and Dad are back."
He had barely finished speaking when the door was opened.
The parents' laughter drifted in, mixed with shouts: "Sweetie, Mommy and Daddy are home!"
"Mom and Dad are back." Zhen Tian sat up abruptly. "Quick, quick, let's go!"
She got up and pulled Ji Yuzhi to his feet.
As soon as Ji Yuzhi stood up, he met the eyes of the person who came in.
Both sides were stunned.
Ji Yuzhi was the first to react: "Mom and Dad."
"Yuzhi, you're back." Lu Ti was overjoyed and at a loss for words: "Why didn't you tell me beforehand? Mom and Dad didn't know."
"Go on." Zhen Tian nudged Ji Yuzhi from behind, then took Chu Nuan from Liu Ye's hands.
Chu Nuan, who was still asleep, slowly opened her eyes. She seemed to sense something, and her eyes darted around.
"Yes, I'm back."
"Good, good. It's good that you're back. It's good that you're back." Zhen Lei walked over and patted him on the shoulder: "You're finally back. Your two mothers can finally put their minds at ease."
"Mom." Ji Yuzhi walked up to Liu Ye and called out softly.
"I'm not your mother, you brat!" Liu Ye's tears fell like raindrops without warning. "You're so powerful, I can't be your mother. Are you trying to drive me crazy?!"
She patted Ji Yuzhi on the back repeatedly.
Then she stormed off to her room.
“Don’t let your mom’s appearance fool you, she’s just happy and being a little smug with you.” Ji Quanzhou put his arm around his son’s shoulder. “Your mom seems fine, but when she found out about your illness, she cried every day and every night. She lost over ten pounds in just three days. She was so worried about you that she couldn’t sleep.”
"I know, Dad."
"Seeing you come back safe and sound, Dad has no other requests." Ji Quanzhou patted him on the back as well: "Dad is proud."
"Thank you, Dad."
“I’m going to see your mom. You should talk to your parents too. They’re worried about you.” Ji Quanzhou was referring to Lu Ti and Zhen Lei.
Zhen Tian stood behind them, holding her child, watching this scene unfold. It felt as if a void in her heart had finally been filled.
This is her home, where her beloved parents live, as does the man she deeply loves, and she has a lovely child.
The family is finally complete.
"Mom and Dad, I'm sorry for making you worry."
“Our worries are nothing. You really suffered.” Lu Ti walked over and put her hands on his shoulders: “How are you? Are there any aftereffects? I asked Tian Tian, and she just said it was nothing, so I don’t know if you’re really okay.”
“Really, Mom.” Ji Yuzhi took her hand. “I’m fine. I’ll get through this.”
"I saw how much pain you were in." Lu Ti felt really sorry for him and touched his face with her hand: "It's all in the past now, things will get better from now on."
Yes. It definitely will.
"When did you get back?" Lu Ti sniffed, not wanting to cry like her useless sister on such a nice day. "You haven't eaten yet, have you? Mom will make you something. What do you want to eat?"
"I've already eaten, Mom."
"Where can we eat well outside?"
"I ate at home."
Ji Yuzhi quickly stopped Lu Ti from going to the kitchen: "You're tired too, no need to trouble yourself."
"Mom, Zhizhi really ate it; he made it himself."
"Why do you insist on cooking for yourself all the time?"
"I didn't know he was back either," Zhen Tian blinked innocently.
Lu Ti glared at her with a look of disappointment.
"It's alright, Mom." Ji Yuzhi then looked at Zhen Lei: "Dad, you don't need to worry about me. I'm home, not here as a guest."
"Yes, the child is right. You should go back and wash up so that Yuzhi can see Chu Nuan. He hasn't seen his daughter yet."
"Yes, yes, where's Xiao Chu Nuan?" Lu Ti was still looking for her.
Zhen Tian carried Chu Nuan over, held Chu Nuan's little hand and waved: "Hello, Dad, I'm Ji Chu Nuan, nice to meet you."
She spoke in a childlike tone, her eyes crinkling into slits with laughter.
Ji Yuzhi couldn't take his eyes off Chu Nuan the moment he saw her.
The child's round, fair face was facing him, and his round, grape-like eyes darted around, all filled with curiosity about the stranger in front of him.
She made a series of bubbly sounds.
“Baba…ba…ba…”
Chu Nuan's sudden words shocked Lu Ti and Zhen Lei, who hadn't returned to their room yet.
My baby is only eight months old and can already talk?
Everyone wondered if they had misheard.
However, Chu Nuan persisted in producing a similar scale to "father".
"Ba...baba...ba...ba..."
“She’s calling for her dad.” Zhen Tian looked at Chu Nuan and then at Ji Yuzhi with surprise: “Zhizhi, she knows you.”
Ji Yuzhi froze on the spot, and he also heard that sound that made his blood run cold.
"Baba..." Chu Nuan started waving her arms to reach Ji Yuzhi.
"Do you want to hold your daughter?" Zhen Tian extended her arms forward.
Ji Yuzhi subconsciously took a step back.
Xiao Chu Nuan sensed it too. She stopped smiling, pouted, and looked like she was about to cry.
"She...she..."
Ji Yuzhi was extremely nervous. He was very good at entertaining children on the phone, but when he actually saw Chu Nuan, he didn't dare to touch her at all.
"Hurry up and hug me." Zhen Tian didn't care whether he was nervous or not, and directly handed Chu Nuan to Ji Yuzhi.
Ji Yuzhi crossed his arms, letting Zhen Tian manipulate his posture while holding the child, his body stiff as a statue.
I was even more nervous than before, my whole body tense. I was terrified of hurting the baby in my arms.
"It's okay. Isn't it Xiaonuan?" Zhen Tian stood in front of him, tapping Chu Nuan's face with her finger: "This is Daddy. Daddy's back."
“Baba…” Chu Nuan mimicked her, her chubby little hands pinching his collar.
Ji Yuzhi couldn't help but tear up on the spot.
“It’s Dad. I’m Dad.” Ji Yuzhi burst into tears.
What are you doing?
Zhen Tian never expected that Zhizhi could be like this.
Lu Ti and Zhen Lei were also very moved.
"Don't worry about it. Your father was like that when he first held you."
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