Chapter 121 Wealthy and Powerful
"I told you it was twins!"
Chu Zhen smugly showed off to me.
"What if they have two daughters or two sons?"
"There's no 'what if'. It's twins, a boy and a girl. I said it's twins, so it's twins. I said it's twins, so it's definitely twins. That's how the family is balanced. My son and I will definitely protect you and your mother."
"Okay, you're right."
I couldn't bear to dampen his spirits; he was beaming like a fool. In his mid-thirties, he had everything he needed, prepared for a simple life of "one house, two people, three meals a day, four seasons," when suddenly a new life joined him. Life was filled with even more surprises and anticipation.
Yes, as expected, Chu Zhen made me a priority for protection. Besides taking care of my three meals a day, what I didn't expect was that he actually started making desserts! A man at the ripe old age of thirty-five, making desserts!
"Your Mr. Chu has been beaming lately, has something good happened?"
No wonder Song Ji-hyo asked me that. Chu Zhen has indeed changed his behavior recently, greeting everyone he meets. A few days ago, Cao Gang came to see Xiao Xiao, and Chu Zhen actually smiled at him, which startled him so much that he quickly sent me a message asking what had happened.
"What good could come of it? She's just getting older, maybe she's realized her personality was flawed and wants to change it."
I didn't want to tell Song Ji-hyo, and of course I didn't tell Hwang Yeon-yeon either. Although I really wanted them to know, I was also afraid they would worry.
"The way you're acting right now is like announcing to the world that you have good news. Can you be more normal next time?"
Chu Zhen pressed her hand against my belly again. I don't know if it's because I've been eating a lot lately or because I'm carrying twins, but my lower abdomen is already slightly protruding. Every day after I shower, Chu Zhen would press her hand against my belly and would always exaggerate by saying that she could hear the baby's heartbeat.
“This is a joyous occasion for our family. How could I possibly put on a stern face towards them? I need to let my children feel their father’s tenderness.”
"People always say that children will compete for attention, but I think I should be the one worrying now. You're completely a slave to your child right now. This child isn't even born yet; what will happen after the child is born?"
I said, feigning jealousy, that perhaps it really is because we're getting older, but Chu Zhen and I are especially looking forward to the new life in our bellies.
"Don't worry, in my heart you will always be number one. When the children are born, I will let them know that you are the eldest in the family."
The days spent with Chu Zhen seemed ordinary, yet they were full of surprises.
They always say we look like an old married couple, too lazy to even argue anymore.
I told Xiao Xiao that Chu Zhen and I almost never argued, and even during our only breakup, we didn't argue.
"Sister Lin Dang, you guys are exaggerating. Even teeth and tongue sometimes fight. Haven't you ever argued at all in all these years?" Xiao Xiao and Cao Gang had a fight recently, and she was in a bad mood. Although there is an age difference between us, it doesn't seem to affect our communication. I always felt that Xiao Xiao had a more upright set of values than Ai Min.
"We're both easygoing, we can't argue."
Yes, we didn't argue. What was more terrifying than arguing was the cold war, a cold war that almost brought us to the end.
"Actually, it's good to have arguments. Isn't it said that arguing can actually strengthen a relationship?"
"That's what I think too. It seems like every time we argue, we reflect on it, and after we make up, our relationship becomes much more harmonious."
Perhaps it really is springtime, as everyone around me is experiencing a passionate romance. Huang Yanyan and Chen Weiqi are already living together. If we're talking about hardship, then it's Song Zhixiao and Zhao Zhengyu. Although the distance between City A and City B is only an hour by car, it's still considered a long-distance relationship. Coupled with the nature of their work, they can only find opportunities to date in the gaps between their work. However, this hasn't affected their relationship.
"What a beautiful cherry blossom rain!"
I was taking a walk with Chu Zhen in the neighborhood. The wind blew, and petals fell on my head, face, and finally to the ground. My belly was already quite obvious, and I couldn't hide it anymore. Fortunately, the placenta was stable, and Chu Zhen was with me every day, so I didn't have much to worry about.
"If you like cherry blossoms, we'll buy a piece of land and plant it full of cherry blossoms. Every spring, we'll go there and stay for a month or two."
"I didn't realize Teacher Chu was so wealthy. Buying land? Planning to get into real estate?"
"Lin Dang, let's go look at apartments~" Chu Zhen's sudden words startled me. Look at apartments? The housing prices are really outrageous these days. We're just taking a walk downstairs, and she wants to go look at apartments? I looked at Chu Zhen in surprise.
"I've always dreamed about our future. I used to think that it would just be you and me. We live in a pretty nice house now, and you like high-rises and standing on the balcony watching the city lights up. But in the future, as a family of four, I hope we'll have a big courtyard, filled with your favorite flowers and plants, and a couple of dogs. In the yard, you'll be reading in your rocking chair, the kids will be chasing the dogs, and I'll be watching you both."
Chu Zhen's expression was filled with endless longing as he described the life he yearned for. I was also drawn into his worldview, and at that moment I seemed to be able to feel those warm and cozy days.
"Okay, let's go look at the house."
I readily agreed, and we immediately set off to look at apartments.
"How come you're so rich? Producers get such high salaries!"
When I held the property certificate with my name on it, after paying the full amount, I was somewhat incredulous. This was not an ordinary commercial property, but a detached villa located in a 5A-level scenic area in City A, with a price in the tens of millions.
"Chu Zhen, you didn't embezzle, did you? You haven't done anything illegal, have you?"
After I got together with Chu Zhen, he asked me to manage my finances, but I wasn't good at it and refused. My salary was mine, and he took care of all the household expenses, so I never asked how much savings he had.
"Don't worry, even if I get arrested, it won't affect you." Chu Zhen smiled. "But you mustn't abandon me. I have no assets left. If you abandon me, I'll be homeless."
The villa was fully furnished and ready to move in. We were currently living in the most bustling area of City A, close to the TV station. However, given my current health condition, it wasn't suitable for living there, as it lacked peace and quiet. So, on the second Sunday, we moved into the villa. But what surprised me even more was that Yan Yan also had a villa here, which had been empty. Knowing that I had moved in, she also arranged to move here as well.
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