Tu Nan cautiously said, “Um… Boss, don’t be too nervous. It’ll definitely be fine.”
Since getting to know Cheng Jun, this was the first time Tu Nan had advised him like this. Not to mention Cheng Jun, even he himself felt awkward about it. Could this feeling of nervousness be connected to Cheng Jun? It must be a joke!
There was no expression on Cheng Jun’s face.
“I’m not nervous.”
He said that, but the mineral water bottle in his hand was on the verge of being crushed from the tension.
Tuo Nan thought, after more than a decade, he finally had a reason to tease Cheng Junyi. But this reason was too proud, and it made him envy. He didn’t know when he would become a father himself, but for now, there were no signs of it. He would need to get married first before proceeding to the next step.
They were both waiting in the corridor.
…
Only then did Ruan Jiujiu understand the saying that giving birth is like passing through a ghostly gate for women.
Even in the case of advanced modern technology, it’s still not possible to completely avoid pain and various complications during childbirth. Before this, she had considered painless labor and water birth, but unfortunately, due to allergies to medication on one hand and physical issues on the other, all options were rejected. If it wasn’t for the fear of strong after-effects of a C-section, Ruan Jiujiu would have preferred to undergo surgery.
She was exhausted and sweating profusely, while the nurse kept urging her to push harder and harder.
She felt like she was using every ounce of her strength, pushing so hard that her toes were almost cramping.
Finally, Ruan Jiujiu heard the excited voice of the midwife, “It’s coming out! Keep pushing!”
Within seconds, it felt like unloading several tons of cargo onto a deck, and Ruan Jiujiu collapsed on the bed, completely drained, listening to their congratulatory voices.
Not too long ago, there were concerns about the baby’s position, and Ruan Jiujiu had been worried that the baby might come out feet-first. Fortunately, everything went smoothly. She lay on the bed, too tired to keep her eyes open, just wanting to get a good night’s sleep.
But at this moment, Ruan Jiujiu had a more pressing question that needed an answer.
She struggled to open her eyes slightly and weakly asked, “Is it… a daughter?”
“It’s a little prince! Congratulations!”
A… little prince?
A son?
A future troublemaker?
“…” Like a bolt from the blue, tears filled Ruan Jiujiu’s eyes.
Next to her, a few nurses chuckled kindly, “Look at that, the mother is so excited she’s crying.”
As a new father, Cheng Jun should have looked at the child first, but he took long strides and ran to Ruan Jiujiu’s hospital bed, tightly holding her hand. Ruan Jiujiu was half-dozing and nearly fell asleep, but Cheng Jun’s cold fingers startled her, causing her to shiver.
Why were Cheng Jun’s hands as cold as ice popsicles? Ruan Jiujiu struggled to open her eyes and, in her blurry vision, she saw Cheng Jun looking at her, his face pale, and his eyes were red.
Ruan Jiujiu could see clearly now, and she felt a mixture of sadness and amusement. She tried to reach out and touch him. Cheng Jun quickly leaned in so that Ruan Jiujiu’s fingertips could touch his cheek.
Her fingertips were damp, with a hint of sweat, and she lightly touched Cheng Jun’s face.
Even her voice was so soft that it was almost inaudible, “You’re a father now; you can’t cry…”
Ruan Jiujiu had only seen Cheng Jun on the verge of tears twice before, and both times were because of her.
Cheng Jun tightened his grip on her hand and asked softly, “Is it very painful?… Do you need some water? Do you feel uncomfortable? Don’t be afraid; the doctors are here, and they will make sure you recover completely.”
As soon as he spoke, Ruan Jiujiu choked up, tears welled up in her eyes.
“It’s a boy…”
Cheng Jun was momentarily stunned.
Although he had hoped for a girl, at this moment, Ruan Jiujiu was more important to him. “Don’t you like boys?”
“It’s not that… I bought so many pink clothes…” There were also hairpins for girls, bows, little dresses – enough for the child to wear until kindergarten graduation.
Boys and girls were the same; it was just that she had been so prepared, thinking it would be a little princess, and the result turned out to be the opposite, leaving Ruan Jiujiu momentarily unable to react.
Cheng Jun said earnestly, “The cardboard box is already prepared.”
As soon as he spoke, Ruan Jiujiu was almost on the brink of death but sat up in shock.
She thought Cheng Jun was just talking and didn’t expect him to really plan to give the child to a good family! Ruan Jiujiu hurriedly said, “No, no!”
Cheng Jun patted her head and said slowly, “I’m just kidding.”
“…”
If she had the strength to glare at him right now, Ruan Jiujiu would have seriously considered it.
After a few words, Ruan Jiujiu was too tired to speak. She lay down in the hospital room. If it weren’t for the doctor politely reminding Cheng Jun to let the expectant mother rest quietly, he, as the father, would have almost forgotten that he had a newborn son.
Tu Nan and the others gathered around, carefully examining the baby. They all smiled with joy. Without waiting for Cheng Jun’s consent, they started calling themselves the godfather and nearly got into an argument over who would be the first, second, or third godfather.
Cheng Jun walked over and carefully examined the newborn baby.
Tu Nan sighed and praised, “You’ve become a father indeed. Look how steady and gentle you are, boss.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Cheng Jun frowned.
“Did I pick up the wrong baby? Why does he look so ugly, even uglier than the modeling in a cheap 3D online game.”
Others: …
It’s probably better not to have a father like this.
The wrinkled little baby was sleeping quietly and didn’t hear his biological father’s comment. Cheng Jun looked at him for a moment and felt that he looked a bit better now, at least not so bad that he wanted to go back and take out the long-cherished cardboard box.
At this moment, the baby, who had been quiet until now, suddenly made a few sounds, and under Cheng Jun’s calm gaze, he started crying loudly, his voice echoing throughout the room.
Cheng Jun: …
Perhaps a good family is his ultimate destination.
Ruan Jiujiu took a nap and felt much more refreshed when she woke up.
She lay in bed as the nurse brought the baby over. The baby had just cried a bit and was now sleeping soundly. Ruan Jiujiu found it amusing and couldn’t resist touching the baby’s little face. The sleeping baby made a little sound and waved his hands in his dreams.
The group of people around her also laughed along.
Ruan Jiujiu glanced sideways at Cheng Jun and asked, “Are you finally not planning to give the child to a good family?”
Cheng Jun replied calmly, “It’s a possibility.”
“What good family?” Fu Zicheng asked.
“At first, he didn’t plan to have the child and was waiting to give it to a good family after the child was born, choosing from three candidates,” Ruan Jiujiu said with a hint of amusement as she brought up the matter.
The others’ thoughts instantly went off track.
Tu Nan patted his chest and said, “I’m definitely in. No need to ask. Don’t worry, whenever you guys want to go out, I’m more than willing to sacrifice my time to take good care of the child as his godfather.”
Ruan Jiujiu fell silent instantly.
“…”
Tu Nan got anxious, “Sister-in-law, this is unfair of you. Are you doubting me? Do I need to prove my abilities? Boss, you’ve known me for over a decade, do you still not trust me?”
Based on Ruan Jiujiu’s understanding of Cheng Jun and Tu Nan, anyone could be a candidate, but Tu Nan was definitely not in the running. Tunan was undoubtedly the first candidate to be eliminated.
Tu Nan went on and on, waiting for Cheng Jun to respond with an affirmative sound. However, he waited for a long time without any response from Cheng Jun.
His expression teetered on the edge, and he asked with a desolate look, “Could it be… really without me?”
Cheng Jun’s face remained expressionless, he just glanced at him.
The meaning in his eyes clearly conveyed, “There’s no way it could be you.”
Tu Nan cried out, “Heaven and Earth! My youth has been wasted on such a scoundrel!”
If it weren’t for Wen Xi stepping on him, Tu Nan might have actually managed to squeeze out a few tears. Even Ruan Jiujiu was finding it hard to watch.
Fu Zicheng proudly said, “No need to say it; I’m definitely in. Tu Nan, you should reflect on why you didn’t make the list. Don’t think having a partner makes you superior. Boss, am I right?”
Cheng Jun gave him the same kind of glance.
Fu Zicheng: ????
Jiao Fan asked tentatively, “Then… is it me?”
Cheng Jun: …
The three grown men were on the verge of crying in despair, feeling like they had wasted their youth. They all had an unwilling expression on their faces and insisted on finding out who Cheng Jun had chosen. They argued and made a commotion, waking up the baby, who started crying loudly again.
Cheng Jun’s icy gaze fell on the three of them.
Tu Nan, Fu Zicheng, and Jiao Fan synchronously forced a hesitant smile.
“Just pretend I didn’t say anything,” they chorused.
Ruan Jiujiu rested at the hospital for a few days, and once her health was in good shape, she returned home. Home was more comfortable, and even the quality of her sleep improved significantly. She slept like a log.
On her first day back home, everyone came to visit with various nutritious supplements in hand. Her cabinets were already full, and the supplements were piled up in a corner of the living room like a small mountain. With an experienced maternity nurse taking care of the baby, Ruan Jiujiu didn’t have to worry too much, and her daily sleep and milk production were in good shape.
After giving birth, her breasts were much fuller than usual, and even her cup size had increased. Ruan Jiujiu wasn’t too happy about it. She had already gained some weight, and with larger breasts, she felt that her whole body looked bloated. She was already thinking about starting a diet after some time had passed.
In contrast, Cheng Jun had promised verbally but found various reasons to silently observe when Ruan Jiujiu was breastfeeding. His eyes couldn’t look away.
Ruan Jiujiu gave him a glare and pulled her collar up to cover herself modestly.
“You still haven’t given the baby a name. Are you implying that I should decide on my own?”
Cheng Jun slowly said, “I think Cheng Xiu is a good name.”
Ruan Jiujiu sneered and gently rocked the baby, all while giving him a warning look. “You’d better not let me hear it a second time.”
Receiving the clear threat signal, Cheng Jun fell silent.
The baby was very well-behaved, sleeping soundly at night and rarely fussing during the day. Whenever someone played with him, he would laugh heartily, becoming even more adorable with each passing day. The daytime nanny took care of him at home, and Ruan Jiujiu handled the nights with the baby, so it was relatively stress-free.
The baby was sleeping soundly as usual, and Ruan Jiujiu lying in bed gradually started to feel drowsy.
Cheng Jun lay behind her, his arm slowly wrapping around her soft waist. He touched her soft belly, the sensation feeling exquisite. His hand gradually moved upward, and his lips pressed against Ruan Jiujiu’s neck. She carried a faint scent of milk, and her skin was fair and tender, even better than before giving birth. Perhaps it was because of becoming a mother, she seemed much gentler, and with the long absence of intimacy with Cheng Jun, she couldn’t help but become a bit aroused, emitting soft, breathy sounds.
Savoring the scent of her, Cheng Jun’s Adam’s apple bobbed up and down, his voice becoming slightly hoarse. “Is it okay?”
Ruan Jiujiu’s cheeks turned pink, and her small earlobes were also tinged with red, making her look even more adorable.
“Yes…”
Before she could finish her sentence, he rolled over, pressing her down on the bed, and things began to heat up.
Just then, the baby, who had been sleeping soundly, suddenly made a noise and started crying. His cries were so loud in the quiet night that Cheng Jun wanted to continue kissing Ruan Jiujiu, but she stopped him with a smack.
She was mostly awake, her face still flushed. She pulled her opened clothing together, fastened the buttons, and pushed Cheng Jun off the bed to hold the baby, gently rocking him.
Ruan Jiujiu was incredibly patient, swaying the baby while humming a soft song. The crying baby stopped making a fuss after a few cries, his small mouth slightly open, and he fell asleep again. There were still tears in the corners of his eyes, making him look pitiful and endearing.
Cheng Jun took the baby and placed him in the crib.
He asked solemnly, “Can we continue?”
Ruan Jiujiu’s face turned red again. “Don’t ask such things out loud!”
With her tacit consent, Cheng Jun embraced her and they continued kissing. As they became more intimate, their clothes were almost about to be discarded when suddenly, the baby made a noise and started crying loudly, accompanied by a familiar prelude.
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