"We tried, but it was no use. The political commissar and mediators went there no less than ten times."
Chen Ji's expression was indifferent, revealing neither joy nor anger.
Xu Ruantang sighed, knowing in her heart that no one but the parties involved could do anything about such family matters.
Moreover, in this day and age, everyone believes that divorce is the greatest harm to children, and they would rather make do than consider divorce unless absolutely necessary.
"Let's go home."
Xu Ruantang turned around and stared at Xiaobao for a long time, even touching his little face.
Chen Ji was puzzled. "What's wrong?"
Xu Ruantang looked up again, staring intently at Chen Ji. After a few seconds, she put her hands behind her back and strode forward.
He left with the words: "Distract yourself!"
Although Xiao Bao's hair is short like a boy's, he is undeniably handsome, with big, round eyes, a small mouth, and chubby cheeks.
Take a few more glances, and all your anger will dissipate.
If it hasn't subsided yet, then take a few more glances at Chen Ji.
The saying that only money and handsome men can solve all worries still holds a lot of truth.
On the way back, Xu Ruantang couldn't resist asking Chen Ji, "How old is Company Commander Lu this year?"
Chen Ji replied, "Twenty-four years old."
Xu Ruantang nodded thoughtfully, then after a moment reacted, "What?! Twenty-four children are already this big?"
Chen Ji's eyes flickered slightly, and he chuckled teasingly, "If you want a child now, the child will be about the same age when you're twenty-four."
Xu Ruantang felt as if she had heard something unpleasant, and wished she could cover Chen Ji's mouth with her hand and accuse him of "cursing" her.
This was the most vicious comment she had heard this year.
When the two adults and one child returned home, Aunt Wang was still sorting through the fabric and buttons she had bought.
A red couplet sat on the table in the main room, clearly recently written.
"Godmother, what is this?"
Xu Ruantang, holding the baby, pointed to the couplet and asked.
"This was sent by your Uncle Liu. He said it would be used for your wedding."
Xu Ruantang: "Uncle Liu?"
"I bumped into her once outside the courtyard gate when I first came back," Chen Ji answered his godmother's question before she could speak.
Xu Ruantang immediately remembered the old man, "Oh, that's the old man who complained."
I met him outside the hospital the day before. He was surprised to learn that Chen Ji was getting married and even asked the elders of the Chen family if they knew.
The next day, Chen Ji's grandmother came to visit, which is hard to say was a coincidence.
It turned out to be an old man who, like her, loved to tattle.
As the weather gradually warms up, Xu Ruantang gives Xiaobao a bath every three to five days and then applies lotion.
Usually, if Chen Ji is home, he will shower with her during these times.
Xiao Bao is sitting in the red wooden tub. She's a little older now and doesn't need support to be washed, but she occasionally tries to crawl away.
While the two were giving Xiaobao a bath, Chen Ji suddenly made a suggestion.
"Xu Ruantang, can Xiaobao call you 'Mom' from now on?"
Xu Ruantang suddenly looked up.
Chen Ji stared at her intently, his eyes filled with anticipation. "Other children learn to call me 'Mom' first, but I'm afraid my child will grow up to be different from others."
Chen Ji had his own selfish motives; he thought far more than he said.
But he wouldn't say these things.
Xu Ruantang had always known about this problem, but she didn't have a good solution. She had also felt sorry for Xiaobao before.
She'd be willing to be a fake mother.
The real mother still couldn't quite believe herself. After all, in her heart, she still felt like a child who hadn't grown up.
They are not yet mentally mature enough to take responsibility for their own lives.
After hesitating for a moment, she asked Chen Ji, "Am I capable?"
“Yes, I believe you.” Chen Ji’s expression was firm, and his voice was low and deep. “It’s my first time being a father too, and I can learn from you.”
Xu Ruantang thought for a moment, then said, "Okay!"
She's been thinking about whether or not to pursue Chen Ji all day.
She felt somewhat defeated as she thought about it, mainly because she was unsure whether Chen Ji really knew anything.
Two scenarios.
If you know the first option, then work hard to win him over and make him one of your own; only then can the crisis be resolved.
If you don't know the second type, then what's the point of even trying to strategize?
Conquering such ice formations would probably be more difficult than climbing Mount Everest.
Knowing there are tigers in the mountains, one should naturally back down.
Xu Ruantang didn't want such a fragile little girl like herself to be completely crushed by Chen Ji.
She even felt discouraged, thinking that everything she did was beyond her capabilities.
Based on their time together, Xu Ruantang came to the conclusion that Chen Ji was a cunning and scheming man.
Without even asking his birthday, Xu Ruantang could guess that he was definitely a Capricorn man!
Playing with him, he can make Xu Ruantang dizzy and disoriented.
The principle is that hard work doesn't guarantee success, but not working hard guarantees an easy life.
After much deliberation, Xu Ruantang decided that she should first find out Chen Ji's background.
It seems we'll have to resort to our ultimate, most secret method!
After giving Xiaobao a bath, Xu Ruantang's clothes were all wet. Chen Ji carried Xiaobao out, and she took a bath as well.
When she came out, Xiao Bao was already asleep with his godmother.
She went upstairs to Chen Ji's study, found paper and pen, and drafted a simplified version of the contract, in duplicate.
After finishing writing, I put the paper away and took out the sketch paper and pencils I had bought to start designing promotional posters for the pastry shop.
I'll draw a draft first, then I'll have to go buy paints later.
Food advertisements, if they're dark and sketchy, don't look appetizing at all.
Chen Ji knocked on the door and came in just as she picked up her pen.
Xu Ruantang quickly stood up. "Do you need to use the study? I'll go out first."
"I don't need it, I just came to see you."
Chen Ji must have just finished showering, his body still damp. His tall and imposing figure instantly blocked her path.
Xu Ruantang looked up and stared at Chen Ji with a strange look, without saying a word.
Is there anything I can help you with?
Chen Ji spoke casually, showing no sign of backing down in the face of her direct gaze, and even leaned forward slightly.
As he drew closer, the scent of his soap wafted into Xu Ruantang's nostrils. His handsome face was inches away, and her heart skipped a beat.
Xu Ruantang lost her composure and took two steps back. "No, I was just about to go out to sleep!"
As expected, I couldn't win.
Xu Ruantang had a flash of inspiration and suddenly thought of the scene in the movie theater where she hugged Chen Ji and pretended to be weak.
Do older men fall for that kind of thing?
That's not right. Apart from comforting her, the old man didn't do anything else.
It was all just a half-hearted hug; she actually snuggled into his arms herself.
"My brain is about to explode, my CPU is about to break down," Xu Ruantang raised her hand and rubbed her temples.
Forget it, let's make money!
Why bother with men? It not only slows down your sword-drawing speed, but it also makes you unable to move.
Chen Ji remained blocking the doorway, and upon seeing her movement, he stepped forward in a few strides.
"Headache? Let's go back to your room, I'll massage it for you."
Xu Ruantang ran faster than a rabbit, shouting, "It doesn't hurt! I'll be fine after a nap, time to sleep!"
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