Chapter 838: 839, have a child earlier (First update)

"I was wrong, I was wrong," Zhou Yiheng immediately apologized, "I won’t dare to do it again in the future."

"Alright, alright, I accept your apology, just don’t do it again in the future," Lin Xiyuan said with a smile.

Zhou Jin also said, "Yiheng, young people should be aware of time. Being late all the time won’t do. Since you’ve decided to be with Xiyuan, you’d better reign in any other distractions." Zhou Yiheng had taught quite a few girlfriends in the past and had made some careless mistakes, so Zhou Jin was also reminding him.

After all, Lin Xiyuan was not the same as other girls.

"Aunt, don’t worry, I understand all that. Now in my heart, there is only Xiyuan," Zhou Yiheng said as he wrapped his arm around Lin Xiyuan’s waist, then kissed her on the cheek.

Lin Xiyuan remained composed, but quickly reached up to block her left cheek, and Zhou Yiheng’s lips landed on the back of her hand. Lin Xiyuan had perfectly dodged the kiss. She looked back at Zhou Yiheng smilingly with a hint of reproach, "There are so many people here!"

Lin Xiyuan had always been a very traditional woman. During the many days she had been dating Zhou Yiheng, the two had not even shared a kiss. The closest they had gotten was holding hands and wrapping arms around the waist. Zhou Yiheng had moments when he couldn’t help himself, but Lin Xiyuan always said that she wanted to save the most beautiful first time for their wedding night.

Now, girls as pure as Lin Xiyuan were quite rare, which is why Zhou Yiheng cherished her so much.

He just liked that kind of push and pull.

"Aunt," Zhou Yiheng continued, looking up at Zhou Jin, "you’ve got to push harder, and get my in-laws to set a date sooner. Xiyuan and I aren’t getting any younger, and we don’t want to drag this on."

The Lin family, having only Lin Xiyuan as a daughter, were not ready to let go so soon.

Hearing this, Lin Xiyuan also looked up at Zhou Jin, "Auntie, please take care of this for us. I’ve also mentioned this to my parents, but still, I think it’s more appropriate for you to speak. Yiheng and I are not young anymore, and we want to have children sooner rather than later." Toward the end, Lin Xiyuan’s face flushed with a shy blush.

This was the second time the topic of children had been mentioned here.

Upon hearing this, Duanmu Yao immediately said, "Little Zhe, look at Xiyuan, she’s anxious to have children already. Why aren’t you and Qingyi in a hurry? If I remember correctly, Xiyuan is about the same age as you, right?"

Duanmu Zhe looked up at Duanmu Yao, "Big sister, if I remember correctly, Xiyuan is actually four years younger than you, isn’t she? Logically, your child should have already been born."

At this, Duanmu Yao continued, "Little Zhe, you’re wrong there. Just because I don’t want children doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. You are the only heir of the Duanmu Family, and your duty is to continue the family line."

Duanmu Zhe had grown up in the secular world, and since Duanmu Yao and Duanmu Ting had married relatively early, he had almost no emotional connection to them.

He didn’t understand why these two were so fixated on the topic of children today.

Duanmu Yao’s words were a bit out of line! What did she mean Duanmu Zhe’s duty was to continue the Duanmu family line?

Duanmu Zhe’s expression remained calm, "Big sister, I didn’t say we don’t want children. You should just take care of yourself. As dad says, ’Do not do unto others what you don’t want done unto yourself.’"

Duanmu Yao looked gloomily at Duanmu Zhe and stopped talking. She was genuinely concerned for her brother and the entire Duanmu Family, yet Duanmu Zhe blamed her instead! Her parents, too, did not seem to bother to say a word to help her.

Sons and daughters are indeed viewed differently.

Duanmu Ting immediately stepped in to smooth things over, "Little Zhe, big sister was just speaking casually, there’s no other meaning. If you don’t want children, then don’t. It’s none of our business."

Lin Xiyuan sipped her tea quietly, a spark of sharpness flashing in her eyes.

Children.

It seems that the Duanmu Family still places great importance on the issue of having children.

After sitting in the living room for a while, Duanmu Zhe stood up, "Mom and Dad, it’s getting late, and Qingyi and I need to make a trip to Sir Ninth and Lady Ninth’s place."

Zhou Jin and Duanmu Canghai also immediately rose, "Alright, then you two should go ahead. We have guests at home today, so your mom and I won’t be joining you. Give our regards to the dowager and to Sir Ninth, Lady Ninth on our behalf."

"Okay," Duanmu Zhe nodded.

"Qingyi, this is the gift I prepared for your mother. Take it with you," Zhou Jin said as she picked up a pile of gifts and handed them to Mo Qingyi.

"Mom, you don’t have to be so polite," Mo Qingyi declined. Zhou Jin was really too courteous; every time Qingyi went back to her parents’ home, Zhou Jin would prepare a lot of things for her to take back.

"This is just proper etiquette. Listen to me, you must take them, or I will be unhappy," Zhou Jin said, feigning sternness.

"Okay, okay," Mo Qingyi nodded, "then I’ll take them. Thank you, Mom."

"We’re all family. No need for thanks. Hurry along now; it’s getting late. Your mom must be waiting at home for you," Zhou Jin urged.

With Duanmu Zhe and Mo Qingyi gone, only the three Duanmu sisters, Zhou Yiheng, and Lin Xiyuan were left in the living room.

Duanmu Canghai looked at his two daughters and then spoke, "Tingting, Yaoyao, in the future, do not talk about children in front of your younger brother and sister-in-law. You can’t even manage your own affairs, and now you want to meddle in others’? Do you have that much free time?"

Duanmu Canghai could tell that Duanmu Zhe was very resistant to this matter.

He, too, had been young once and could understand Duanmu Zhe better.

Having children is a matter of fate; it cannot be forced, nor can pressure be applied to the young. Otherwise, it would only backfire.

Zhou Jin added, "Your father’s right. Don’t talk recklessly in the future. Take care of yourselves first before trying to manage others’ affairs."

Seeing her parents criticizing her, Duanmu Ting said with reluctance in her heart, "Mom and Dad, I am doing this for their own good. It’s not a bad thing; it’s important for the family’s prosperity! If my older sister and I don’t speak up now, what if Little Zhe and Qingyi never have children?"

She was truly concerned for the whole Duanmu family. If she weren’t Duanmu Zhe’s older sister, she wouldn’t bother with such trivial matters.

"Tingting, what I’m saying is for your own good too. You only see your brother not wanting children, but have you looked at yourself? Think about it, how many years have you and Chen Hui been married? Have Mom and Dad ever pressured you? Put yourself in Qingyi’s shoes. Would you feel comfortable if you were her?" Duanmu Canghai was a very reasonable man.

At these words, Duanmu Ting immediately fell silent.

Thinking it over, what Duanmu Canghai said made a lot of sense.

Do not do onto others what you do not want done to yourself.

To lighten the atmosphere, Zhou Jin said with a smile, "Alright, alright, today is a happy day; let’s not talk about these things anymore. Yi Heng, don’t worry, I, as your aunt, will definitely keep your and Xiyuan’s marriage in mind."

Since Zhou Yiheng and Lin Xiyuan were not considered outsiders, Duanmu Canghai and Zhou Jin did not avoid them during their preceding conversation.

"Okay, thank you, Aunt," Zhou Yiheng was very happy, "Aunt, I still have things to deal with, so I’ll take Xiyuan and leave first. I’ll wait for your good news."

Zhou Jin nodded, "Alright, you guys go ahead."

Lin Xiyuan bid farewell to everyone in the room very politely before following Zhou Yiheng away.

Watching the two leaving, Zhou Jin’s eyes were full of satisfaction.

Time flew by quickly and in the blink of an eye, it was Bao Bao and Bei Bei’s birthday.

This was their first birthday and also their first-year feast.

Therefore, the Mo family held a banquet and invited many guests.

The one-year-olds, Bao Bao and Bei Bei, were walking more steadily and speaking clearer by the day.

Many people came for the first-year feast.

Almost all the big names from the Three Realms were there.

The little loli came over with a gift early in the morning, "Brother Jin, today is brother and sister’s birthday, and this is my gift to them." The little loli, now fifteen, had features that had started to blossom, with an exquisite face that blended sweetness with gentleness, just like when she was little, both cute and cool.

"Thank you, Pengpeng." Chu Jin took the gift box with a smile.

The little loli continued, "Brother Jin, hurry up and see what’s inside!"

Chu Jin smiled at the little loli, "Alright."

As the little loli watched eagerly, Chu Jin opened the gift box to find two hand-knitted scarves, one in pink and the other in blue, with Bao Bao and Bei Bei’s names respectively embroidered at the ends.

"Wow, they’re beautiful! Pengpeng, did you make these yourself?"

The little loli nodded proudly, "Yes, Brother Jin, I spent a whole month learning how to do it, do you like it?"

"I do," Chu Jin’s eyes were sparkling as he held the little loli’s face in his hands and touched his forehead to hers, "Pengpeng, on behalf of brother and sister, I thank you." Chu Jin was somewhat aware of what happened on the day of birth.

If it weren’t for the little loli’s help, she wouldn’t have given birth so smoothly.

The little loli also cupped Chu Jin’s face in her hands, "Brother Jin, there’s no need for formalities with me."

The two of them exchanged smiles, creating an exceptionally warm scene.

Just then, Bao Bao and Bei Bei came running over, panting, "Sister, sister..."

They hugged the little loli’s legs from either side, "Sister, hug..."

The little loli, looking at Bao Bao and then at Bei Bei, wasn’t sure which one to hug first.

Bao Bao and Bei Bei were also very fond of the little loli and even forwent their favorite candy to see her.

With no other option, the little loli could only hug Bao Bao first and then Bei Bei.

Chu Jin took out the scarves from the gift box and tied them around Bao Bao and Bei Bei’s necks, asking with a smile, "Bao Bao and Bei Bei, do you like the scarves sister made for you?"

"We like them," Bao Bao and Bei Bei said in unison.

"Have you thanked sister?" Chu Jin asked next.

"Thank you... sister." Bei Bei was quick to react, hugging the little loli’s neck and planting a big kiss on her face.

"Kiss... kiss..." Bao Bao, standing on tiptoes, reached his arms out toward the little loli.

Bei Bei, meanwhile, clung to the little loli’s neck, reluctant to let go, "Sister..."

Soon after, Chu Xiu arrived, and Chu Jin said to her and the little loli, "You two play with Bao Bao and Bei Bei for a while, I’ll be down in a bit."

"Sis, you go ahead, leave Bao Bao and Bei Bei to me and Pengpeng," Chu Xiu said with a smile, looking at Chu Jin.

The little loli also said, "Brother Jin, don’t worry, leave it to me and Brother Xiu."

Bao Bao and Bei Bei even wave their little hands to Chu Jin, "Mommy goodbye..."

After they had their sister and uncle with them, they completely forgot about their parents.

Watching Bao Bao and Bei Bei, the little loli’s eyes flashed with envy.

It’s nice to have a mom.

And especially one as beautiful as Brother Jin.

Noticing the sadness in the little loli’s eyes, Chu Xiu asked softly, "What’s wrong?"

"Brother Xiu, it’s nothing," the little loli replied with a sweet smile to Chu Xiu.

Chu Xiu gently ruffled the little loli’s hair, his lips curling into a warm smile.

The little loli looked up at him, her eyes filled with bright light.

The little loli and Chu Xiu were four years apart.

There was a significant difference in their heights too, with Chu Xiu at nineteen and a height of 1.81 meters, and the loli at fifteen with a height of 1.62 meters.

Every time the little loli spoke to Chu Xiu, she had to look up at him.

The bright chandelier light cast a faint aura around them.

Chu Jin went downstairs.

The first-year feast for Bao Bao and Bei Bei was held in the imperial palace. As Chu Jin descended the stairs, she saw Han Zixiu and Ding Siyu who had just walked in from the outside. Ding Siyu was close to her due date, so her stomach was very large, even bigger than Chu Jin’s when she was pregnant with Bao Bao and Bei Bei. Because of her pregnancy, Ding Siyu had put on weight all over, with her face rounder and fuller than before.

Compared to Chu Jin back then, she was in a completely different state.

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