Ning Zhang clenched his fists; he had no affection for this father.
Ning Zhang did not inherit Ning Xiao's womanizing ways. It's true that he conducted human experiments, but he never engaged in such activities. He also respected his mother very much, and therefore looked down on Ning Xiao's womanizing ways.
“Father is right. Mother lives in the backyard all the time, how would she know these things? And I spend most of my time in the research institute, so naturally I am not as good as Yao.” Ning Zhang’s words were full of sarcasm.
If a father is not kind, how can his son be filial?
Ning Xiao looked at his son, who was already taller than him. Although the son was bowing his head in front of him, he showed no respect whatsoever.
"You call me an idiot and you still insist on being stupid. Do you think I would teach Ning Yao anything?" Ning Xiao was too lazy to explain some things. After all, they were people he didn't care about. "Get lost."
Without waiting for Ning Zhang to speak, he simply turned and left.
Ning Zhang looked at Ning Xiao's retreating figure with hatred in his eyes.
He couldn't understand why his mother would fall in love with such a thing!
"Ziyao!" A young girl in a pink silk satin dress with auspicious patterns rushed to greet Ning Yao as she walked in. "What happened to the handprint on your face? Did Grandpa Ning hit you?"
The girl stood in front of Ning Yao, her hand hovering over Ning Yao's face, but she dared not touch it, her eyes filled with heartache.
"Zishuang, I'm fine." Ning Yao smiled, her eyes crinkling, and dodged Zou Shuang's hand.
Zou Shuang was taken aback, realizing she had gone too far. She loosened her grip, her eyes filled with disappointment. "I...I'll go get the ointment!" she said, quickly leaving as if to cover up her embarrassment.
Ning Yao walked into the inner room without pausing for a moment.
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Outside, the wind and snow continued, but inside the greenhouse, flowers bloomed in profusion, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
"An'an, would you like to meet Xu Mu together?" Gu Nanyan sat in a comfortable chair, a chair specially designed for pregnant women, holding a book in his hand.
In the capital, many young ladies from prominent families would make a set of clothes for their children by hand, just like women in ancient times, when they were pregnant. This practice was not limited to young ladies; it also included young men who were about to become fathers.
But such a thing would never happen in the Gu family.
It's fine to make it for one's wife and husband, but why would one make it for one's own child?
Shen Beian was quite interested in making small clothes; his female workers had been praised by their master.
Those captivating peach blossom eyes were covered by a pair of silver-rimmed glasses. Her slender, fair fingers held an embroidery needle, while her other hand held a brocade woven with clouds, on which a five-clawed golden dragon had already taken shape.
Shen Bei'an looked up at her, "Why would I go see Xu Mu? Isn't Hua Yueli, that arrogant brat, there?" He was somewhat puzzled.
As he spoke, he continued his garment-making business.
Although he was curious about Xu Mu, he wasn't at the point where he wanted to meet and chat with him.
Those politicians in the political arena are all more cunning than a hornet's nest. He's too naive to join in the fun, or he might get caught up in their schemes at any moment.
"An'an..." Gu Nanyan reached out and adjusted his glasses. Seeing his husband making clothes so earnestly, all for his sake, his phoenix eyes behind the gold-rimmed glasses became even more profound.
Shen Bei'an clearly still didn't understand why Gu Nan'an did this.
"What's wrong?" Shen Beian's hands continued moving without even looking up.
Gu Nanyan remained calm, picked up the water glass beside him, and took a small sip. "Why did An'an suddenly decide to make clothes for them?"
Shen Bei'an, needlework flying, said, "Anyway, I'm bored at home. Instead of playing games, I might as well make some clothes for them. Although what I make can't compare to those embroiderers employed by the Gu family, it's still a token of my affection."
Shen Bei'an had never been a father before, but as a first-time father, he naturally wanted to give his little ones the best.
"Is An'an no longer worried about the Sprout Foundation?" Gu Nanyan put down his water glass, his hand still holding the bamboo scroll book on that page.
“With Lin Cheng and Cheng Yan here.” Shen Bei’an’s eyes lit up. “Speaking of Cheng Yan, his abilities are really no less than Lin Cheng’s! I was originally worried that he wouldn’t do a good job, or that he wouldn’t cooperate well with Lin Cheng, but I didn’t expect the two of them to complement each other so well! It’s also thanks to Lin Cheng’s good mindset that he didn’t have any other thoughts.”
Cheng Yan's identity is known to many in the capital, and many look down on him.
But when Lin Cheng met Cheng Yan and learned that he would be working with Cheng Yan in the future, there was no contempt on his face or in his eyes. Even when Cheng Yan's abilities were almost superior to his own, he did not show any other emotions.
“Those who can enter the Gu Group must naturally have good character.” Gu Nanyan had no doubts.
When recruiting, Gu's Group looks not only at academic qualifications and abilities, but more importantly at character.
A petty person with low education is not a threat, but a hypocrite with high intelligence is the most terrifying.
"Those who can get into the president's special assistant's office are naturally the elite of the elite."
"It's all thanks to you, Yan Yan, for mentioning Cheng Yan. Otherwise, I'd probably still be busy with the foundation's affairs right now!" Shen Bei'an put down the cloth and needles in his hand. "Oh, and Ji Qi and the others too. I originally thought they were just spoiled brats, but I didn't expect them to be so reliable."
“The sons of the main branch of the family can not really be so-called playboys. Noble families will never raise truly useless sons except for those illegitimate children who are used as a means of marriage or as a shield.”
"Not to mention Ji Qi, the young master's own brother and sister," Gu Nanyan explained.
The Gu family is naturally different from these families. The Gu family treats everyone equally and implements a laissez-faire policy.
It's even more outrageous when you encounter an unreliable parent like Gu Xiuhuang.
"So, how will you raise our future baby, Yan Yan?" Shen Bei'an brought up the topic of their baby again.
He has watched many courses for new fathers, but he still doesn't know how to be a good dad.
But I suppose his wife is already prepared?
Gu Nanyan placed one hand on her belly, and the fetal movements were very obvious; both babies were very active.
Regular prenatal checkups are conducted, and meals are prepared by designated personnel. Regular training is also provided.
In addition, Gu Nanyan was in good health and did not suffer too much during her pregnancy. On the contrary, Shen Bei'an suffered from morning sickness for a period of time and was in a bad mood.
The doctor's answer was that it was a physiological effect, causing symptoms such as morning sickness.
"This is also my first time being a mother, and I hope I can be competent in this great profession." Her phoenix eyes were lowered, and the smile on her lips was as gentle as a willow branch brushing against a lake, creating ripples.
Shen Bei'an stood up and sat down next to Gu Nan'an. "I will also try my best to be a good father!"
Her dark eyes shimmered, with the corners slightly upturned, like peach blossoms just beginning to bloom, exuding charm yet also youthful shyness.
The setting sun slowly faded into the distance, leaving behind a dazzling display of rosy hues. The crimson sky seemed to be adorned with a fine ink painting, layer upon layer of color.
In the cozy flower room, two lovers embrace amidst a sea of flowers.
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Some husbands do experience the same morning sickness as their wives during pregnancy.
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