"Everyone is just giving you advice, don't feel pressured." After saying that, he left in a hurry.
After seeing her leave, Gu Xiaotian came in, gently closed the door, and walked up to her. When he saw the toys placed next to her, he picked one up and shook it gently. The small beads inside rolled back and forth, making a crisp sound.
When he learned that his mother was going to have a younger brother or sister, he began to imagine what his younger brother or sister would look like. Unfortunately, he would have to wait more than seven months. Watching him play with his toys, Gu Anran pulled him over and made him sit on her lap. Then she said with a serious expression, "Xiao Tian, even if you have a younger brother or sister, my love for you will not diminish."
Seeing his joy being misinterpreted, Gu Xiaotian felt helpless, but her words also deeply moved him, making him even more determined in his own thoughts.
"Mom, I know. I'm not a little kid anymore. I won't fight over an adult's love."
Although she knew he wouldn't, she was afraid that focusing too much on her child would cause her to neglect Xiao Tian's feelings. Looking at her well-behaved son, she kept reminding herself not to ignore Xiao Tian.
"Mom, I came to see you because I have something I want to tell you."
"What is it?" Immersed in the image of having two precious children, Gu Anran's expression softened, and her aura even carried the sweetness of honey.
“I want to stay here to study. Mr. John said that a new campus has been set up in Australia, and he will be one of the first teachers to come here. He also hopes that I can stay here.”
Gu Anran was taken aback, then helped him up from her lap. Observing his facial expression, and confirming that he was serious, she asked, "Xiaotian, are you sure you've really thought this through?"
Gu Xiaotian nodded and recounted his conversation with John. John was clearly very satisfied with him and had already planned a learning program and future development goals for him.
After the phone call, he humbly stated that although he wasn't unparalleled in physics, he was still considered one of the best, and if Xiaotian chose him, his future would be limitless.
Gu Anran naturally knew this, and she supported Xiaotian's choice to stay abroad to study. However, she felt that Xiaotian was willing to stay here because she was pregnant. If she returned to China, Xiaotian would also return with her.
"Xiaotian, although there's a high chance I'll stay here, I might also go back to China. I hope you didn't make this decision because of me."
If Xiao Tian could assure her that he had seriously considered staying here to study, she would be relieved. But it was clear that Xiao Tian was doing it because of her, and after she said that, Xiao Tian fell silent.
She sighed and looked into Xiaotian's eyes. "You obviously haven't thought it through yet, and are you thinking that if you stay here, I'll stay here because of you?"
Xiao Tian nodded. His father and the others were right; it was safe for his mother to stay here.
"Xiaotian, this is your future. Don't change your mind or make hasty decisions because of one thing. You should focus on yourself and ask yourself if you really want to stay here."
Although it's good that he stays here, she hasn't forgotten why Xiaotian went abroad in the first place. If he really chooses to stay, what will happen to him and Xiaoling? Will he regret it in the future? These are all factors that need to be considered.
Gu Xiaotian lowered his head and said, "Mom, I understand what you mean. I will consider it carefully."
Hearing this, Gu Anran finally felt relieved. Seeing that he was staring at her stomach with curiosity, Gu Anran smiled and asked, "Want to touch it?"
Gu Xiaotian was overjoyed and nodded repeatedly. She took his hand and placed it on her belly so that he could feel his unborn younger brother and sister. He felt his palms become warm as he touched his mother's belly.
The door was suddenly opened from the outside, and Ye Lichuan walked in. He naturally pulled his son's hand away and placed his own hand on top of it. Gu Xiaotian glared at him, but he didn't seem to care.
Gu Xiaotian, whose eyes were sore from staring, decided to ignore his childish father and go research about fetal development himself, so that he could catch up if his father ever failed him.
Ye Lichuan touched her for a while and felt it wasn't enough, so he simply bent over and leaned close to her belly to listen for any movement.
"The baby is still small and can't move yet."
"It's okay, as long as he knows his daddy is always with him." Unable to dissuade him, Gu Anran could only let him lie on her lap to listen to the baby's movements.
"I've already told Father and Sister about your pregnancy, and they'll come to see you whenever they have time." The cool air conditioning made Gu Anran even more drowsy, and she propped her chin up with her hand, half-closing her eyes and dozing off.
After Ye Lichuan finished speaking, he didn't hear a reply. He looked up and found that she had fallen asleep. Her originally thin face had become chubby due to his feeding. He gently straightened up and placed a kiss on her forehead.
From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., the person on the bed finally stirred. Her eyelashes trembled slightly, and after a while, she slowly opened her eyes, staring at her heavy head. Gu Anran opened her phone to check the time.
Upon checking, she discovered that she had actually slept for four hours. Since becoming pregnant, she had become increasingly sleepy, sometimes even falling asleep while listening to others talk. After returning to the main interface, she noticed a red dot on the call log software.
When she opened the caller ID, she discovered it was from Ye's father and Ye Yao. She quickly called Ye's father back, and he answered immediately. "I heard from Li Chuan that you're pregnant. How are you feeling?"
"The doctor said I'm a bit weak and need to be more careful in my daily life."
"Yes, you should take good care of yourself."
Since Ye's father relented last time, their relationship has improved a lot, but Gu Anran still feels awkward when facing Ye's father alone. After the question-and-answer session, she has nothing to say.
“Li Chuan said he wants you to stay abroad to give birth and then come back. I agree with his idea. You can rest assured and take care of yourself abroad. Just let Li Chuan handle anything. Be careful while you are pregnant.”
Gu Anran agreed to everything, but inwardly she was cursing Ye Lichuan for using his father to pressure her.
After talking to Ye's father, she called Ye Yao. Ye Yao was on a business trip and would be able to visit her in a couple of days. After exchanging a few words, Ye Yao also brought up the matter of her staying abroad, and Gu Anran agreed.
Actually, she had already made up her mind, but now she decided not to tell Ye Lichuan.
She got up and pretended to collect the clothes, making noise intentionally or unintentionally. Sure enough, after a while, Ye Lichuan opened the door and walked in. When he saw her collecting the clothes, he panicked and came over to stop her.
"Why? I'm going back to China. I've made up my mind."
“It’s indeed not safe to go back to China, but I can handle the company’s affairs.”
As a pregnant woman, Ye Lichuan naturally didn't dare to fight her head-on. He could only close the suitcase and anxiously try to reason with her. She suppressed a laugh and turned her face away.
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