163: Chapter 163 Han Yurou's Birthday

After a moment, Han Qing suddenly spoke up:

"Yu Rou, what you said last time... were you serious?"

Han Yurou was stunned for a moment.

"What did I say?"

"Just..." Han Qing paused.

"Whether it's you who gets pregnant or me, it's the same."

Han Yurou's heart skipped a beat.

But she remained calm on the surface.

"Mom, why are you suddenly asking this?"

Han Qing fell silent for a few seconds.

"Just... just thinking about it."

Han Yurou looked at her, her heart feeling a bit complicated.

Her mother was wavering.

This was a good thing.

"I was serious. If you really can't get pregnant, I can help you."

Han Qing looked at her, not knowing what to say.

Han Yurou continued, "We're family. My child would be your child. You don't need to worry so much."

"Mom, think about it. If the three of us are really together and have a child in the future, it would be our shared child. Whether you give birth or I do, it's still our Han family Bloodline."

She paused, her voice growing softer.

"Besides, if you can't get pregnant, maybe I can? That way, we won't have to deal with others' attitudes on the vehicle."

Han Qing's heart jolted.

"Yu Rou, how did you know..."

"Mom, I can see it. Every time you see Sister Yuran and the others discussing pregnancy, you avoid them. Every time you hear the System giving rewards because someone got pregnant, you zone out."

She looked up at her mother.

"Mom, I'm not stupid. I know what you're thinking."

Han Qing looked at her, her eyes turning moist.

"Yu Rou..."

"Mom, you don't have to say anything."

Han Yurou leaned back into her embrace.

"I just want you to know that no matter what, I'm on your side."

Han Qing hugged her daughter tightly.

"Thank you, Yu Rou."

Han Yurou smiled.

"You're welcome. If you're happy, I'm happy."

The two lay quietly for a long time without speaking.

The moonlight from outside spilled in, falling over the mother and daughter.

Han Qing stared at the ceiling, her mind a mess.

She had taken her daughter's words to heart.

If she really couldn't get pregnant...

If Yu Rou could...

It seemed... not bad at all.

She realized the mental barrier in her heart was loosening bit by bit; it didn't seem so difficult to cross anymore.

"Mom."

Han Yurou's voice pulled her back to reality.

"Hmm?"

"Do you think... Brother Qin Lin would like us being like this?"

Han Qing thought for a moment.

"He would."

Han Yurou smiled.

"That's good then."

She closed her eyes, calculating her plan in her mind.

Step one: get Mom to agree to spend the birthday as a trio.

Step two: get Brother Qin Lin to come to Bedroom No. 003.

Step three... take it slow.

She wasn't in a hurry.

Anyway, it was only a matter of time.

The moonlight outside was bright.

In Bedroom No. 003, the mother and daughter slept in each other's arms.

That night, Han Qing had a dream.

In the dream, the three of them were together, just like a family.

It was very warm.

It was very happy.

When she woke up, she found a smile still lingering on the corners of her mouth.

...

The next morning, sunlight spilled through the protective shield into the RV; a new day had begun.

Qin Lin had just finished breakfast and was about to head to the Drivers Cabin to check the System data when Su Yuran pulled him back.

"Qin Lin, come with me for a moment."

Su Yuran took his hand, led him into Bedroom No. 001, and closed the door.

Qin Lin looked at her.

"What's wrong?"

Su Yuran didn't say anything; she simply stood on her tiptoes and kissed him.

The kiss was gentle and lingering, carrying Su Yuran's characteristic composure and certainty.

After a long while, they parted.

Qin Lin looked at her.

"Yuran, what are you so happy about?"

Su Yuran smiled.

"Today is a special day."

"What day is it?"

"Han Yurou's birthday."

Qin Lin was taken aback, then smiled.

"Really? Then we should celebrate properly. I'll exchange for a cake in the System Store, and tonight everyone can..."

"No need," Su Yuran interrupted him.

Qin Lin looked at her.

"No need?"

"Mm-hmm."

Su Yuran nodded.

"The other sisters don't know it's her birthday, and there's no need to let them know."

Qin Lin was stunned for a moment, then he understood.

Su Yuran wanted him to spend it alone with Han Qing and her daughter.

"Yuran, you..."

"Me what?"

Su Yuran looked at him with a smile.

"Qin Lin, you understand what I mean, right?"

Qin Lin looked at her, a wave of complex emotions rising in his heart.

This woman was truly willing to do anything to help him complete his tasks.

Su Yuran leaned into his chest.

"I am Mistress No. 001. These matters are my responsibility to worry about."

She paused and looked up at him.

"Tonight, the three of you celebrate Yu Rou's birthday in Bedroom No. 003. I've already told Wanwan and the others; they'll stay in their own rooms tonight and won't disturb you."

Qin Lin looked at her, not knowing what to say.

Su Yuran stood on her tiptoes and gave him a light kiss on the lips.

"Go on, go get ready."

She turned and walked away with elegant steps.

Qin Lin watched her back, suddenly feeling that he must have accumulated a lot of good karma in his past life to meet her in this one.

Qin Lin returned to the Drivers Cabin and opened the System Store.

"Cake, strawberry cake."

Various styles of strawberry cakes popped up on the screen.

There were large ones and small ones, simple and exquisite ones, some with more fruit and some with more cream.

He chose the largest one, a three-tier cake. Every tier was covered in fresh strawberries, and the words "Happy Birthday" were written on the cream.

[Strawberry Cream Cake (Three-tier)]

[Price: 5 survival points]

[Confirm purchase?]

Qin Lin clicked confirm.

[Purchase successful]

[Cake has been delivered to the kitchen refrigerator]

He was just about to go check on the cake when a knock sounded at the door.

"Come in."

The door opened, and Han Yurou poked half her head in, with Han Qing following behind her.

"Brother Qin Lin!"

Qin Lin smiled.

"Yu Rou? Aunt Qing? Why are you here?"

Han Yurou pulled her mother inside, and the two of them sat on the sofa next to him.

Han Yurou was wearing a light pink dress today, her hair tied in a ponytail, radiating youthful energy.

Han Qing was wearing that dark green form-fitting long dress, looking mature and elegant.

Sitting together, each had her own beauty.

Qin Lin felt a sense of pleasure just looking at them.

"Brother Qin Lin," Han Yurou began.

"We came to find you because we have something we'd like your help with."

"What is it?"

Han Yurou glanced at her mother, then said:

"We want to change room 003 a bit."

Qin Lin was stunned.

"Change the room? How?"