As it turned out, the difference was far from small. Xu Mengyu lay on the sofa with an apple in her hand. In three days, she would be holding a concert, and staying at home today was a way to relax her increasingly tense nerves.
"Don't move..." Li Mirui frowned. "If you keep moving, I won't help you..."
Xu Sichen hugged Li Mirui's waist, his chin slightly raised. It's not like he doesn't know how to tie a tie, so what does he want from her help?
Li Miru glared at Xu Sichen. He was already a grandfather, yet he still had no sense of propriety. She reached behind her and pulled his wrist up slightly: "If you're late for the parent-teacher conference, just wait and see what Lulu is like crying."
Xu Mengyu sat up: "Huh? There's a parent-teacher conference today? How come I didn't know?"
"What does this have to do with you?" Li Mirui said, adjusting Xu Sichen's lapel pin. After confirming it was in place, she put her hand down with satisfaction.
Xu Mengyu: "..."
Has nothing to do with her?
Xu Sichen was wearing an imperial collar shirt and a double-breasted suit. He had broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and long legs. People who didn't know him assumed he was going to some grand banquet, but it turned out he was just going to a parent-teacher conference at school.
Li Mirui wore a pearl-colored long dress that reached her ankles, with eight-centimeter high heels and small stilettos. Combined with her shoulder-length black hair, it was impossible to tell her actual age.
People would believe she's thirty; parents often mistake her for Xu Lu's mother, and she has to explain herself to them every day...
"Can't you stop making such a big deal out of it? It's just a parent-teacher meeting." Xu Mengyu couldn't stand it anymore.
Li Mirui glared at Xu Mengyu while holding the earrings: "What do you know? Just eat your apple." Then she pointed to her ears: "You put them on for me."
She couldn't put it in anymore; Xu Sichen usually helped her put it on.
Xu Sichen bent down and put it on in one go, his movements slow and gentle. He then gently blew on her reddened earlobes: "You've been tying them up haphazardly, they're all red now."
Xu Mengyu leaned back on the sofa with a helpless expression: "You two keep showing off." In this family, not being affectionate is a sin, a capital sin.
Xu Sichen picked up the bag that was placed to the side, put his arm around Li Mirui's waist, and said, "Order your own takeout, there's no leftover food at home." As he spoke, he opened the door.
Xu Mengyu turned her head to look at the closed door. "!"
Zheng Tianming woke up at nine o'clock. He glanced at his phone and sat up abruptly. Oh no, Xu Lu was having a parent-teacher conference today, and he forgot to set his alarm.
He stayed up very late studying yesterday. His acting teacher said that his facial expressions were too stiff, and when he smiled, it looked like he was mocking someone.
He planned to stay with Xu Mengyu and try his best to be the leading man for her, but he just wasn't cut out for it and was greatly disappointed.
After hearing the door open, Xu Mengyu glanced at it and said, "We're going to see Miaomiao this afternoon. She's getting further along in her pregnancy, and we'll probably have to have a C-section sooner rather than later."
Zheng Tianming wiped his chin; he had just finished shaving. "Xu Lu has a parent-teacher conference today. I just called the teacher, and she said that her grandparents have already arrived."
"If I relied on you, even the cucumber salad would have gone bad." Xu Mengyu said, looking at Zheng Tianming. He was shirtless, wearing loose pajama pants, and his hair was still unkempt, but because it was short, it didn't look sloppy; instead, it gave off a unique kind of "beauty."
His strong waist and smooth muscle lines give people a strange sense of arousal.
Zheng Tianming walked to the sofa, plopped down on it, crossed his legs, and leaned back against the sofa: "What are you looking at, you little pervert?"
Xu Mengyu leaned over: "Say it again?"
Zheng Tianming laughed, "Can't I just be open and honest?" As he spoke, he hooked his pajama bottoms.
"Snap--"
Xu Mengyu slapped the back of his hand: "Shameless." Then she straightened up: "Get ready, we're going to the hospital."
"Let me carry you back." Zheng Tianming pulled Xu Mengyu into his arms, letting her chin rest against his chest. "Planning to continue sleeping in separate beds?"
Although Xu Mengyu didn't skin him alive, she somehow learned to slowly boil him like a frog in lukewarm water, leaving him stuck in a limbo.
It's better to just give him a quick death; at his age, he really can't withstand even the slightest shock...
Xu Mengyu rubbed against Zheng Tianming's chest like a kitten: "I can't help it, I have to abstain from men because of the upcoming concert." She then licked her lips.
Zheng Tianming took a deep breath: "I promise, I won't do anything else."
“But I can’t guarantee it.” Xu Mengyu said, touching his waist. Even the flesh there was hard as a rock. She didn’t know how he trained, but there wasn’t an ounce of extra fat.
Zheng Tianming held Xu Mengyu's hand: "Then don't touch me like that." He had just woken up, and the anger he had finally managed to suppress was now being stirred up by her again.
"Mine?" Xu Mengyu.
In the quiet room, Zheng Tianming's breathing gradually became heavier. He looked down at the little vixen in his arms, her fair cheek pressed against his chest, her little hands moving restlessly.
Xu Mengyu smiled. Did he think that saying a few nice words would be enough? What was he thinking?
She loved him; she couldn't lie to herself. She also didn't want her elders to worry about her.
Anyway, the goal is to teach him a lesson so he won't take unnecessary risks. Whatever method works, it doesn't matter.
Zheng Tianming placed Xu Mengyu directly between himself and the sofa. Before anyone could resist, he kissed her. His kiss was full of passion, from the root of her tongue to the tip, he didn't miss a single moment.
Xu Mengyu didn't resist; she could feel his intense change...
He won't be in the living room, much less on the sofa.
Zheng Tianming's voice was hoarse: "Go back to the bedroom? I promise I won't tire you out, and I won't delay your concert."
"No, I promised Miaomiao I'd go at ten." Xu Mengyu said, pulling her hand away and showing him her watch: "There's still half an hour left, perfect if there's no traffic."
Zheng Tianming: "..."
No wonder they didn't resist, but instead actively went along with it.
Zheng Tianming stood up and glanced down at himself: "You've been ruining my life. I've been living like this for the past few days."
Xu Mengyu: "Not bad, you have much more energy than me, which means you're healthy."
Zheng Tianming went back to his bedroom to change his clothes. Xu Mengyu yawned. She had arranged to meet Zheng Wanwan, and she wondered how the couple's preparations were going.
Um...
It's actually not that great.
Zheng Wanwan sat in a chair with a gentle smile on her lips. Pei Lan was helping her tie her hair into a bun. He was also new to it, so he wasn't very fast.
After he finished, he lowered his head, and Zheng Wanwan put her finger to his lips, speaking slowly, "We're going out in a bit."
What she meant was, don't make things difficult for yourself.
There's also this person in the lukewarm water; although we can sleep together and occasionally be affectionate, we can't go any further.
That's right, Xu Mengyu learned from Zheng Wanwan. She's slow-paced and has much more stamina than Zheng Wanwan. She wouldn't provoke Pei Lan for no reason.
He might provoke her, and she would respond gently, but she wouldn't touch his private parts.
Pei Lan straightened up. He taught at a university. Whether he had a good temper or not was another matter, but like Zheng Wanwan, he was patient and had impeccable gentlemanly manners. Of course, once the door was closed and he returned to his bedroom, things might be different.
When the doorbell rang, Zheng Wanwan got up to open the door, and Xu Mengyu immediately hugged her waist and rubbed against her chest.
"Stop fooling around..." Zheng Wanwan said shyly, her face flushed.
Zheng Tianming stood at the door with a sour face. "We're not doing anything else, what do you mean by sleeping together?"
Pei Lan straightened her clothes and grabbed a coat for Zheng Wanwan, worried that it might be windy if they came back late.
The four of them entered the elevator. Xu Mengyu, linking her arm with Zheng Wanwan's, said, "I'm sorry, I didn't get the best seats at the concert, and I didn't want to take up a fan's spot..."
She was telling the truth.
"I got one..." Zheng Wanwan said, taking out her phone. "I went in as soon as the tickets were issued." Because it's a real-name system, she wasn't worried about scalpers; even if they managed to snatch one, it wouldn't matter.
If there are unforeseen circumstances and you really can't go, you can apply for a refund, but it can't be transferred. Although the rules are a bit strict, it's because we're forced into this situation by scalpers.
Zheng Tianming stood behind him: "I'm the assistant, you can watch directly from backstage."
Xu Mengyu nudged him with her elbow. How strange, what's there to be so smug about?
Pei Lan remained silent. No matter how much Xu Mengyu tried to control the votes, don't forget about the organizers...
Zheng Tianming wanted to drive, but Zheng Wanwan refused outright: "No, you drive too fast, I get carsick."
Pei Lan opened the car door. Zheng Tianming originally wanted to sit in the back, but the two ladies made him sit in the front passenger seat.
well--
Zheng Wanwan leaned on Xu Mengyu's shoulder: "Yesterday, Lulu told me that she wants a little sister. Do you have any plans to have one?"
Zheng Tianming's ears practically perked up.
“I was just trying to appease him. He didn’t have any friends to play with. I told him I’d give him a little sister in a few years. I never expected him to take it seriously.” Xu Mengyu sighed deeply.
At such a young age, she has joined the baby-making team.
Xu Lu would run over whenever he saw someone with a baby girl, showing her great affection. But since the baby was someone else's, how could he let him hold her?
Zheng Tianming, sitting in the passenger seat, said, "I don't plan to let her have the baby. It's too much suffering for her. I can't bear to." This was the truth.
They only need Xu Lu.
Zheng Wanwan looked up and saw that she had lost her baby. The doctor told her to take care of her body, and she was quite looking forward to it.
Pei Lan gripped the steering wheel. Zheng Wanwan suffered from depression, and pregnancy could worsen her condition, especially after childbirth.
He wasn't going to take that risk.
Of course, there's no opportunity to take the risk yet...
Along the way, Xu Mengyu and Zheng Wanwan chatted. They saw each other almost every day, but they always had endless topics to talk about.
They can chat for ages over even the smallest emoji.
Upon arriving at the hospital under the Pei Group, Xu Mengyu took a deep breath to prepare herself mentally. After Zheng Tianming's accident, she couldn't even eat and mostly chatted with Bai Miaomiao on her phone.
The last time I saw her, her whole body was covered in tubes and wires from testing equipment. She could only speak while wearing an oxygen mask, and she spent more time sleeping than awake.
Bai Miaomiao knew that Zheng Wanwan and the others were coming, so she made sure to get plenty of rest beforehand, and even ate several more bites than usual.
Pei Kaixin stayed by Bai Miaomiao's side at the hospital almost every minute, and the doctors had to take action whenever the equipment alarmed.
The doctor makes rounds almost every half hour.
The hospital has obtained its operating license, but it has not yet admitted any other patients. All the doctors and nurses are staying at the hospital to care for Bai Miaomiao, its only patient.
Recently, ten more world-class obstetricians have been added.
Pei Xiuyan wanted to ensure Bai Miaomiao's safety, and Bai Heng and Jiang Yi, needless to say, stayed at the hospital to take care of their precious daughter every day.
Pei Kaixin actually suffered quite a bit. Every time Bai Miaomiao was unwell, Bai Heng would lash out at him, but over time, he got used to it.
Zheng Wanwan gently knocked on the ward door. They hadn't brought anything because Bai Miaomiao couldn't eat or drink whatever she wanted; she needed to ensure she received adequate nutrition while also controlling the baby's size.
Bai Miaomiao was happy because the testing equipment had changed. As soon as Zheng Wanwan and the others came in, the doctors and nurses rushed over.
Xu Mengyu, with her easily distracted eyelids, saw Bai Miaomiao lying weakly on the bed, wearing white pajamas and covered in testing equipment.
The doctor lowered his voice: "Two of them should go out, not stay in the ward, and minimize visits, as it's not good for the pregnant woman's rest."
Zheng Tianming greeted Bai Miaomiao, "Sister-in-law, I'll head out now."
After greeting Pei Lan, he chatted with Pei Kaixin for a bit. Pei Kaixin was getting thinner and thinner, and Pei Lan was worried about him and couldn't sleep well. At 1.9 meters tall, he could barely fill out his suit.
Pei Kaixin glanced at her and smiled, "It's alright, your sister-in-law is fine." He couldn't very well say that she hadn't been sleeping well lately, or the whole family would worry.
"I'll cover for you for two days?" Pei Lan lowered his voice. His sister-in-law had grown up under his very nose.
Pei Kaixin pushed up his glasses: "No, I can't see your sister-in-law, it makes me anxious."
Xu Mengyu's tears fell "plop, plop," and she didn't dare to touch Bai Miaomiao, so she could only sit on the chair and say, "After you give birth to the baby, I'll take you out to play. You can go wherever you want."
Bai Miaomiao tried to raise her hand, but there were too many instruments on her body. She smiled and said, "Look, I'm about to give birth. Are you crying tears of joy?"
Xu Mengyu's eyes welled up with tears. What do you mean by "crying with joy"? It breaks my heart...
"You're a mother now, crying like that is shameful." Bai Miaomiao was in much better condition than a few days ago. The doctor observed her from the side and left with the nurses only after seeing that she was alright.
Tears welled up in Zheng Wanwan's eyes. She usually cries even when she gets a single injection, and now she doesn't know how many injections she's had.
However, Xu Mengyu quickly adjusted her mood. She told Bai Miaomiao stories about the strange people she had encountered and gossip from the entertainment industry.
Bai Miaomiao laughed out loud; she was genuinely happy.
But after all, she was a pregnant woman with special needs and needed to rest. Although she was reluctant, Xu Mengyu left the ward with Zheng Wanwan.
Not long after they left, Bai Miaomiao fell into a deep sleep, a smile still on her lips.
Pei Kaixin sat in the chair, gently holding her hand. He had already made his will, and he would always be with her, no matter what.
Pei Lan felt very heavy-hearted. Pei Kaixin had talked to him a lot, and now he could only hope that Bai Miaomiao would give birth smoothly.
Xu Mengyu pouted and said, "I wouldn't have a baby unless I loved you to the extreme."
Zheng Tianming turned to look at Xu Mengyu: "..."
He's a real scoundrel...
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