Chapter 22 He affectionately calls her Silly Chi Chi
Song Chi then noticed that breakfast was laid out on the table: freshly baked sandwiches and hot milk.
Song Chi was surprised. He glanced at the time and realized it was only seven in the morning.
"Uncle, you've already made breakfast so early?"
Seeing her shocked expression, Mu Yin smiled and said, "Chichi, what's wrong? Is it strange that I make breakfast?"
"It's not that it's strange... it's that I can't believe it..."
Song Chi lowered his head and murmured, "Back in my aunt's house, she was always the first one up. She had to make breakfast before my uncle and nephew went to work and school. If she was even a little late, she would get a beating!"
Her voice trailed off as she spoke.
"I set my alarm for 6:30, but I've been feeling sleepy lately, so I slept in a bit longer..."
Mu Yin: "..."
Her words felt like they were gripping his heart, causing him waves of pain.
The look in his eyes held seven parts heartache and three parts pity.
He opened his mouth, as if to say something...
The apartment building had poor soundproofing, and at that moment, the sound of cursing and swearing came from next door, interrupting Mu Yin's words.
"You damn woman, what time is it? Get up and make breakfast. Dongzi has to go to work. If he doesn't eat breakfast, how can he have the energy to work?"
The sarcastic and acerbic voice drifted into Song Chi's ears.
"Mom, I did too much housework yesterday, and I'm not feeling well right now. I want to sleep a little longer!"
"Ha, you're married now, and you still want to sleep in until you naturally wake up at your in-laws' house? No way! Get up right now and make breakfast. If breakfast isn't ready before Dongzi leaves for work, you're not allowed to eat anything all day!"
"..."
A series of clanging and banging sounds came from the next room.
Upon hearing this, Song Chi felt conflicted.
She quickly said, "Uncle, I'm sorry, I won't sleep in anymore. I'll definitely make breakfast before you go to work..."
Although, after spending a few days together, she knew clearly that the uncle was not like her uncle-in-law.
But they had no emotional foundation, and she was afraid that her laziness would offend him!
Mu Yin: "..."
What's going on in the house next door?
He felt frustrated, but at the same time, he felt even more sorry for Song Chi.
She must have had a very difficult time living with her uncle all these years!
Mu Yin walked up to her and gently stroked her hair.
He gazed intently at her: "Silly Chichi, I've told you, I'm not like your uncle. Don't feel guilty. I've read books about pregnancy, and they say it's normal for pregnant women to sleep a lot. Don't feel guilty either. Besides, even if you weren't pregnant, in our family, you could sleep until you naturally woke up, and no one would say anything to you!"
Song Chi: "..."
Really?
She gazed into his eyes and listened to his gentle words, but found no answer; all she could hear was her own heart pounding wildly.
For a moment, the two stared at each other, their eyes reflecting each other's images.
The atmosphere was somewhat ambiguous.
The two didn't come to their senses until they heard a series of banging sounds from next door.
The two quickly looked away, their hearts simultaneously stirred.
Song Chi blushed, and Mu Yin's ears turned slightly red.
After a while, Mu Yin's deep voice came again.
"Chichi, do you understand?"
"Okay, I understand."
"Then go wash up, have breakfast, and we'll head to the hospital."
"good."
Song Chi then realized that he had called her "Silly Chi Chi" before?
My goodness, this nickname is so doting!
Song Chi went to the restroom, washed his burning cheeks with cold water, took several deep breaths to calm himself down, and the temperature on his face gradually returned to normal.
The two arrived at the restaurant and sat facing each other.
Mu Yin handed her some warm milk: "Chichi, I've checked the temperature of the milk, it's just right, eat it while it's hot!"
Song Chi nodded: "Okay."
Under his considerate care, she didn't realize that a happy smile was spreading across her face.
Mu Yin had finished eating and was reading the newspaper when Song Chi ate his breakfast while secretly watching him.
She suddenly realized that the older man was really handsome...
At that moment, Mu Yin's phone rang.
He glanced at the display, his eyes softening and tender.
Song Chi looked at him with a hint of curiosity.
Mu Yin said, "Chichi, take your time eating. I have something to take care of."
Song Chi nodded: "Mm."
Mu Yin went to the balcony to make a phone call, but Song Chi couldn't hear what he was saying through the glass door.
Who is this uncle talking to on the phone so early in the morning?
With the boss? But who would look at their boss like that?
That look in her eyes was more like the look she gave to someone she liked, so it must be Luo Wanwan?
Before, when she thought about Luo Wanwan, she didn't feel anything. Now, however, she felt a vague unease, as if a cat had scratched her heart.
She started having all sorts of wild thoughts. If she cared so much, it couldn't be because she liked older men.
It just goes to show that people are selfish. She appreciated the older man's kindness and didn't want anyone else to take him away from her.
Song Chi was surprised and felt that her idea was dangerous. She quickly took a few deep breaths to suppress her emotions and tried to eat breakfast. However, it didn't taste as delicious as before.
Over here, Mu Yin is on the phone, his voice gentle.
"Why are you calling me so early?"
A woman's voice came from the other end of the phone: "I heard you got married? Is it true?"
Mu Yin smiled and said, "Yes, we're married. I'm taking her for her prenatal checkup today!"
There was a moment of stunned silence on the other end of the phone, followed by a woman's scream.
"Aaaah, you brat! Getting married is such a big deal, and you dared to hide it from us, and even got someone pregnant before you were married! Have you forgotten the family rules? Want a beating?"
The woman kept talking, but Mu Yin pressed his fingertip against his temple, rubbed his forehead and smiled faintly, unable to listen to her anymore.
"Mom, is there anything else? If not, I'm hanging up!"
"Wait! You clueless straight man, do you even know the precautions for prenatal checkups? Let me tell you..."
The woman on the other end of the phone was Mu Yin's mother, Liu Yueru.
She recounted many things related to prenatal checkups and repeatedly urged him to take good care of his pregnant wife.
"Mom, I understand. I'll take good care of her. I'll hang up now."
"Wait! After the prenatal checkup, you must report back to us. The Mu family has had only one son for nine generations. If your wife gives birth to a daughter, I will definitely give her a big red envelope!"
In other families, it's all about favoring sons over daughters.
However, in his Mu family, there was indeed a preference for women over men.
Mu Yin said, "Mom, whether it's a boy or a girl, they're all my children! I won't treat them differently! I'm hanging up now!"
"Okay, your dad and I will come to see our daughter-in-law as soon as we get back to China!"
The two hung up the phone.
Mu Yin stepped out onto the balcony and saw that Song Chi had already cleared away the dishes.
He felt a pang of heartache: "Chichi, I was just making a phone call, and you've already washed the dishes? You're pregnant, you should be resting."
Song Chi said, "Uncle, I can't let you do all the housework by yourself."
She was as obedient as a good child.
Mu Yin felt a pang of heartache and gently stroked her beautiful hair.
“I’m off today, so of course I should help you more. Besides, there’s no law that says the wife has to do all the housework. You’re pregnant now, so I should take care of you more…”
Song Chi felt a warmth in his heart and was moved by his actions.
However, thinking about how gentle his gaze was while he was on the phone, I felt a little uneasy.
Song Chi said gratefully, "Uncle, you're so kind!"
After a pause, she asked cautiously, "Who were you talking to on the phone just now?"
Mu Yin raised an eyebrow: "A woman who is very important to me. I'll introduce you to her another time when there's an opportunity!"
Song Chi: "..."
She felt immediately depressed.
The older man really cares about Luo Wanwan!
He even wants them to get to know each other—isn't he afraid of a fight breaking out?
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