Chapter 77
After dinner, Xu Song took the initiative to wash the dishes, and Xu Muya kept praising him for being sensible. It wasn't summer yet, and there were no stars in the sky. Outside, there were the sounds of firecrackers and children playing and fighting. It was so lively. It was obviously not New Year's Day yet.
After Xu Song started college, he rarely went home except for long vacations. On weekends, he didn't come home often because it was too troublesome to go back and forth. To make Xu Muya feel less lonely, Xu Song watched variety shows with her after taking a bath.
"It's not New Year's yet, why are people setting off firecrackers? And isn't it forbidden in the community?" Xu Song asked while curled up in the quilt.
In the past, the mother and son would celebrate the New Year together. Although there were not many people at home, they had everything they needed. The braised meat, firecrackers, and fireworks during the New Year added some homely atmosphere and warmth to the deserted home.
"It's almost time. Let's buy some firecrackers to prepare for the New Year. Children love to play with them, so let's set them off first." Xu Muya said with a smile.
Xu Song stared at her, endured it, and said, "Mom, do you like children very much?"
"I like it." Xu Muya smiled with her eyebrows curved, and there were some traces of time on her eyelids. "The child is so cute and well-behaved. He stops crying and making a fuss after being coaxed. He is so obedient."
Xu Song lowered his eyes and said nothing. Xu Muya liked children, but it was too early for Xu Song to have a child at this age. If Xu Muya knew about this, she probably wouldn't support him.
"Mom, I'm a little sleepy. I'm going to sleep first." Xu Song's voice was a little shaky, and he went straight back to his room on the second floor.
"Oh... oh okay, it's better to go to bed early." Xu Muya responded.
Thinking that this child would not receive the blessing of his family from the moment he was born, and that he might not even survive if Xu Muya knew about it, Xu Song's eyes could not help but tear up again. He hid under the quilt, praying for a last bit of warmth.
“Ding Dong~”
Xu Song's phone rang. He lifted the quilt and reached for the phone. When he saw the contact on it, Xu Song didn't want to call back.
Dead Jiang Songyu.
Jiang Songyu: "Hey, brother, are you there?"
Xu Song hesitated to unlock his phone and then hesitated to type.
Xu Song: "What's the matter? [rolling eyes.jpg]"
Jiang Songyu replied quickly.
Jiang Songyu: "I just miss you, why do you look so downhearted?"
Xu Song was silent for a moment, then felt that this person had bad intentions, so he pressed on and said:
Xu Song: "Tell me quickly, or I'll drag you out and chop you off."
Jiang Songyu: "Winter vacation is coming soon, don't you want to go somewhere to have fun? [looking forward to it.jpg] [looking forward to it.jpg] [looking forward to it.jpg]"
Xu Song lay lazily on the bed, turned off the lights, pulled the quilt over himself, and lay on his side playing with his mobile phone.
Xu Song: "Where can we go? It's so cold in Ningcheng, and it's not in Haicheng. And the winter vacation is almost the New Year."
Jiang Songyu: "Don't worry about that. The weather in Ningcheng isn't too cold, and the temperature is about the same as in Haicheng. There's a round of escape rooms happening over there during the winter break, and I've invited Li Ziyan and the others to play. It's a horror and schizophrenia-themed game. Do you want to try it?"
Normally, Xu Song would have agreed. Jiang Songyu, knowing he loved thrills and was afraid of the cold, had chosen Ningcheng specifically. But Xu Song remembered that escape rooms were not suitable for those with low or high blood pressure, young children, or pregnant women. He was also pregnant, and if he got too excited or bumped into something, he would regret it when he returned.
Xu Song replied sadly.
Xu Song: "No."
Xu Song: "I'm pregnant, and pregnant women are not allowed to play escape rooms."
As soon as he finished speaking, a video call popped up on the other end. Xu Song just clicked on the answer and heard the other end roaring angrily.
"Who the hell got my brother pregnant! Who is that bastard?! Today I will enforce justice on the side of heaven!!" Jiang Songyu roared with full force. Xu Song had never felt that he was as manly as he was today.
Maybe I was too excited and for a moment I forgot that Xu Song had a girlfriend he had been dating for two years.
"Tsk..." Xu Song covered his ears and said helplessly, "Ning Qingxu did it. Are you going to kill him?"
"Fuck! He looks so serious normally, but he's such a beast behind the scenes! He actually got my best friend pregnant?! Damn it, I can't stand it anymore!"
The word "do" reminded Xu Song of some yellow waste, and he became hot.
Xu Song lowered his voice and warned him: "Keep your voice down! If you bring my mother over here, your brother and I will be finished!"
"You're home?" Jiang Songyu calmed down, his mind cleared up a bit, and he spoke more rationally. "Auntie... do you know about this?"
Xu Song turned over and said, "I don't know, don't tell her."
"Then what are you going to do? Does Ning Qingxu have any ideas?"
Xu Song hesitated for a moment and said, "Give birth to the baby. I've thought about it for a long time. He said he would follow my wishes. If I want to abort it, I can. If I want to give birth to the baby, he will be responsible for me."
"You're still somewhat humane. But... having a child at your age... is... a little hard to get used to. However, as your best brother, I support all your ideas!"
Jiang Songyu was afraid that he would feel uncomfortable when he mentioned this, so he quickly changed the subject, "If you can't play in the escape room, you can play something else. Besides, all my good friends are here, are you sure you don't want to come?"
"How many entertainment facilities can be enjoyed during pregnancy?" Xu Song said, getting back on track and punching Jiang Songyu for what he thought was a great idea.
"Well, I'll look for it again."
Xu Song chatted with him for a few more words before hanging up. He set the alarm on his phone and fell asleep. He had to rush back to Haicheng tomorrow. The final exams were scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday at the end of December. With two days left, he could return in time for the exams.
The next day, when Xu Song went downstairs, Xu Muya was preparing breakfast.
Xu Muya didn't expect him to wake up so early. She smiled gently and said, "You're up so early."
"Yeah. I have to go back to school today. I have the final exam tomorrow." Xu Song habitually sat back in his seat in this house. "The train ticket is at 10:30, so hurry."
"No need to rush, it's only a little after eight." Xu Muya put the chicken roll and coated toast on the table and sat beside him, watching him eat. She was nagging like Xu Song when he was a child, making him worry. "Is there anything you need at school? Do you want to buy some more? Is your living expenses enough? Mom will transfer some more money to you?"
Xu Song chewed the chicken roll, and after swallowing it completely, he said, "No need, Mom, there's still enough... Aren't you going to work today?"
Xu Muya's eyebrows curved, and there was a hint of pride in her tone, "Your mother, I have a weekend off, so today is a day off."
"……oh."
After breakfast, Xu Song cleaned up and Xu Muya grabbed him and told him a few words before letting him go. Originally, Xu Muya wanted to accompany him to the station, but was ruthlessly rejected by Xu Song.
He is almost three months pregnant and his belly is already slightly bulging. He can only wear a tight knit sweater with loose clothes on the outside. If the belly gets bigger, he will have to wear a belt around his waist to hide it.
Before going to the station, Xu Song went to a clothing store and bought two corsets. He didn't need to wear a corset in front of Ning Qingxu, but he would be staying at home for the next month, so he would have to wear a corset in front of Xu Muya or other relatives and friends.
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