228: child

After Lu Chen and Chen Mengyao reconciled, their days seemed to be sprinkled with a warm golden glow.

Everything was moving towards happiness.

Initially, Chen Mengyao hadn't noticed any changes in her body.

She just often felt tired, and her appetite had also changed slightly.

Until one day, she realized her period was long overdue.

A faint suspicion arose in her heart, and with a mix of trepidation and anticipation, she went to buy a pregnancy test.

When she saw the two clear red lines on the pregnancy test, her hands trembled slightly, her eyes instantly welled up, and her heart was filled with surprise and emotion.

She couldn't wait to tell Lu Chen the news.

When Lu Chen returned home from work, Chen Mengyao, nervous and excited, greeted him.

She pulled him to sit on the sofa and slowly took out the pregnancy test from behind her back.

Her voice trembled slightly: "Lu Chen, look."

Lu Chen was stunned for a moment, then quickly understood.

His eyes flashed with surprise and excitement, and he pulled Chen Mengyao into his arms.

His voice was slightly choked: "Mengyao, we're going to have our own child."

At that moment, the room was filled with an aura of happiness.

The two embraced tightly, both immersed in the joy of soon becoming parents.

Time flew by, Chen Mengyao's belly gradually swelled, and her body became increasingly heavy.

But her face was always beaming with a happy smile.

Every time she felt the baby move in her belly, she felt incredibly magical and happy.

Lu Chen was even more attentive to her.

Every day, he would find new ways to make her nutritious and delicious meals.

He would accompany her on walks in the community, carefully supporting her, afraid she might stumble.

The morning sun, filtering through the thin curtains, gently spilled onto the bedroom floor.

Chen Mengyao slowly woke up, her nose filled with the enticing aroma drifting from the kitchen.

She rubbed her sleepy eyes and gently got up.

She put on a soft morning robe and shuffled towards the kitchen in her slippers.

Lu Chen was wearing a plaid apron, a look completely different from his usual stern demeanor in the business world.

He focused intently on the frying egg in the pan, occasionally flipping it gently with a spatula.

The golden egg liquid sizzled under the high heat, emitting waves of enticing fragrance.

"You're awake."

Lu Chen keenly noticed the movement, turned his head, a gentle smile on his face, his eyes full of doting affection.

"Come and try the breakfast I just learned to make. It's nutritious and delicious, all prepared for you and the baby."

Saying this, he carefully picked up the tray, which was filled with meticulously prepared food.

The edges of the golden fried egg were slightly curled, emitting an inviting sheen.

A thin layer of honey was spread on the soft bread, making it look sweet and appetizing.

There was also a steaming cup of freshly squeezed fruit juice, brightly colored and fragrant with fruit.

Chen Mengyao walked to the dining table, looking at the lavish breakfast, her heart felt warm, and her eyes welled up slightly.

She gently took Lu Chen's hand, her voice slightly choked: "You're so good to me."

Lu Chen stroked her head, his movements gentle, as if she were the most precious treasure in the world.

He softly said: "You're carrying a baby now, so of course you need to eat more and keep your body strong."

During that time, whenever Lu Chen had free time, he would cancel all his engagements to accompany Chen Mengyao to her prenatal check-ups.

In the long hospital corridors, he always held Chen Mengyao's hand tightly.

His palm was broad and warm, as if it could transmit endless strength.

His eyes were full of concern, and he would occasionally bend down to ask Chen Mengyao how she was feeling.

He would also gently brush away the stray hairs by her ears.

Every time he heard the doctor say the baby was fine, he would breathe a sigh of relief.

His tightly furrowed brows would slowly relax, and a relieved smile would appear on his face.

That smile was full of a father's joy and anticipation.

At the same time, Liu Ruyan also discovered she was pregnant with Lu Chen's child.

When she told Lu Chen with a nervous heart, her hands unconsciously clutched at the corner of her clothes, her fingertips slightly white.

Her voice also trembled slightly: "Lu Chen, I... I'm pregnant."

Lu Chen was slightly stunned, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

He slowly walked forward, gently held Liu Ruyan's hand, his voice steady and firm.

"Ruyan, don't worry, I will take full responsibility for you and them."

Liu Ruyan looked up, tears sparkling in her eyes, and nodded vigorously.

The unease in her heart gradually dissipated under Lu Chen's comfort.

And Gu Xiaoxiao, after a fierce internal struggle, also mustered the courage to confess to Lu Chen.

"Lu Chen, I... I'm also carrying your child."

Lu Chen heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

He walked in front of Gu Xiaoxiao, his expression gentle, his gaze carrying a hint of guilt and pity.

He said: "Xiaoxiao, thank you for being willing to tell me. From now on, we will take care of this child together."

Gu Xiaoxiao's eyes were red, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, revealing a relieved smile.

It was as if a heavy stone had been lifted from her heart.

As time went by, Chen Mengyao's younger sister, Chen Xuening, grew increasingly graceful.

She often came to accompany her sister, and seeing her sister and Lu Chen's happiness, she was genuinely happy for them.

One time, Chen Xuening held Chen Mengyao's hand and said with an envious look.

"Sister, you and Brother Lu Chen are so happy. I want to be like you two in the future."

Chen Mengyao smiled and playfully flicked her nose, saying affectionately: "Silly girl, you'll find your own happiness."

Gao Xuewei's daughter, Xiao Xi, had also grown up, becoming lively, adorable, and sensible.

When Gao Xuewei brought Xiao Xi to visit Chen Mengyao, Xiao Xi would say in a sweet, childish voice.

"Auntie, when will your baby come out to play with me?"

That tender childish voice made everyone burst into laughter, and the room was filled with a warm atmosphere.

Chen Mengyao had severe morning sickness and often vomited.

Every time she felt unwell, Lu Chen would immediately drop what he was doing and quickly walk to her side.

He would gently pat her back, again and again, his movements soft and soothing, patiently comforting her.

"Just bear with it a little longer. It'll be better once the baby is born."

Then he would quickly go into the kitchen and select some sweet and sour fruits.

He would carefully cut them into small pieces, spear them with a toothpick, and feed them to Chen Mengyao to alleviate her discomfort.

Watching Chen Mengyao's gradually relaxed expression after eating the fruit, Lu Chen's eyes were full of tenderness and concern.

After Liu Ruyan became pregnant, her body was relatively weak.

Lu Chen often went to visit her, and each time he would bring carefully selected nourishing ingredients.

There were fresh fish, high-quality bird's nest, and various nutritious nuts.

He would accompany Liu Ruyan on walks in the community garden. The sunlight, filtering through the leaves, cast warm silhouettes on them.

He walked very slowly, occasionally reminding Liu Ruyan to watch out for pebbles underfoot.

He would also thoughtfully shield her from the dazzling sunlight.

Gu Xiaoxiao's emotions were unstable during pregnancy, and she sometimes felt inexplicably anxious.

Lu Chen would sit beside her and listen quietly to her complaints. No matter what she complained about, he would listen patiently without interrupting her.

After she finished venting her emotions, he would gently comfort her: "Don't think too much, I'm here."

Saying this, he would also gently massage her, from her shoulders to her arms, his movements soothing, helping her relax her body and relieve inner pressure.

Finally, Chen Mengyao's delivery day arrived.

Lu Chen stood outside the delivery room, his brows tightly furrowed, his forehead covered in fine beads of sweat, like a thin mist.

He paced incessantly in the corridor, his steps hurried and disorderly, his eyes filled with anxiety and worry.

Every time the delivery room door opened, he would immediately rush forward, leaning his body, his eyes eagerly asking about the situation.

His voice held an undeniable tension.

When a clear cry of a baby was heard, Lu Chen's heart suddenly relaxed, and his eyes welled up slightly.

In that instant, he felt all his worries transform into endless joy.

The nurse came out holding the baby and said with a smile: "Congratulations, it's a healthy little princess."

Lu Chen looked at the wrinkled little face in the swaddling clothes. The little face was red, her eyes not yet fully open, and she was waving her tiny fists.

He carefully reached out, his fingertips gently touching his daughter's small face. The soft touch warmed his heart.

His voice choked: "Baby, welcome to this world."

He and Chen Mengyao named their daughter Lu Siyao, hoping she would be as precious as beautiful jade and live a life full of poetry and beauty.

Liu Ruyan and Gu Xiaoxiao also gave birth successively. Liu Ruyan gave birth to a robust little boy.

Lu Chen and Liu Ruyan named him Lu Yuxuan, hoping he would be dignified and possess an extraordinary temperament.

The little guy's eyes were big and bright, his face rosy, very adorable.

Gu Xiaoxiao, on the other hand, welcomed a lovely little daughter. They named her Lu Shihan, hoping she would be poetic and profound.

Lu Chen looked at his three children, his heart filled with emotion. He knew his responsibilities had grown heavier, but he was also full of anticipation for the future.

Lu Chen, as a new father, began a hectic but happy routine of childcare.

One time, he was changing Lu Siyao's diaper, Chen Mengyao's daughter, when the little one suddenly peed.

The warm urine splashed onto Lu Chen's hand.

Lu Chen was startled by the sudden situation and frantically looked for tissues to clean it up.

He muttered: "Oh dear, little baby, you really scared Daddy."

Chen Mengyao watched from the side, laughing so hard that tears streamed from her eyes: "You really are a novice dad."

When taking care of Liu Ruyan's son, Lu Yuxuan, Lu Chen would gently rock the cradle, humming an off-key tune.

"Sleep, sleep, my dear baby..."

The little one opened his big, dark eyes, looking at Lu Chen, his tiny hands waving in the air.

He occasionally let out a "giggle," and that clear laughter echoed in the room like silver bells.

Lu Chen looked at his son, his face full of tenderness: "Baby, hurry and sleep, have sweet dreams."

Gu Xiaoxiao's daughter, Lu Shihan, was more prone to crying. Lu Chen would hold her in his arms and gently pace around the room.

Every step he took was careful, afraid of disturbing the baby in his arms.

He softly coaxed her: "Good baby, don't cry, don't cry, Daddy's here."

As he spoke, he gently patted her back, again and again, his movements soft.

Until she gradually calmed down and drifted into sweet dreams.

As the children slowly grew up, the house became incredibly lively.

The three children laughed and played in the living room, chasing each other.

Lu Siyao, with two little pigtails that bounced as she ran, ran very fast, her laughter clear and melodious.

"Come and chase me!"

Lu Yuxuan, with his robust build, pushed a toy car on the floor, imitating the roar of a car.

"Beep beep, off we go!"

Lu Shihan followed behind them, calling out in a childish voice: "Wait for me, wait for me."

Chen Xuening and Xiao Xi would also join them, playing various fun games together.

Sometimes they played house, with Lu Siyao as the mother, Lu Yuxuan as the father, and Lu Shihan as the baby.

Chen Xuening and Xiao Xi acted as guests, and everyone mimicked real-life scenarios in a very convincing way.

Other times they built with blocks. Colorful blocks transformed into tall buildings, castles, and palaces in their hands.

The children's imaginations blossomed freely here, and they had a blast.

Lu Chen, Chen Mengyao, Liu Ruyan, and Gu Xiaoxiao sat to the side, watching the children, their faces beaming with happy smiles.

Those smiles were filled with love for their children and contentment with life.

Lu Chen would take the children to the park to fly kites, running and playing on the grass.

He would watch cartoons with them and laugh with them.

He would tell them stories before bed, watching them drift into sweet dreams.

One day, Lu Chen gathered everyone and said with a serious expression.

"From now on, we must continue to live happily like this. No matter what difficulties we encounter, we must face them together."

Chen Mengyao nodded gently, her eyes full of determination: "Mm, we'll never be separated."

Liu Ruyan and Gu Xiaoxiao also expressed their agreement.

Gao Xuewei looked at this warm scene and said with a smile: "That's wonderful. I hope our days will always be this beautiful."

On a bright sunny afternoon, the family came to the park.

The children, like birds released from a cage, happily ran on the grass.

Lu Siyao ran ahead, the kite string in her hand growing longer and longer, and the kite flew higher and higher in the sky.

Lu Yuxuan and Lu Shihan chased butterflies nearby, their laughter echoing in the air.

Chen Xuening and Xiao Xi helped look after the children, occasionally reminding them to be careful.

Lu Chen, Chen Mengyao, Liu Ruyan, and Gu Xiaoxiao followed behind, their faces beaming with happy smiles.

They admired the children's joy while sharing little anecdotes from their lives.

As the sun set, the sky was dyed orange-red, and the family gathered around the dining table, enjoying a warm dinner.

The table was laden with a lavish spread of dishes, including sweet and sour pork ribs and Coke chicken wings, which the children loved, and a nutritious vegetable soup.

The children chattered, sharing the fun things they did at the park that day.

Lu Siyao excitedly said: "The kite flew so high today! I felt like it was going to fly into the clouds."

Lu Yuxuan was not to be outdone: "I also saw a super big butterfly! Its wings were colorful and so beautiful."

Lu Shihan blinked her big eyes and said in a childish voice: "I also ate sweet ice cream."

Lu Chen looked at everything before him, his heart filled with warmth and contentment.

He knew this was the life he most desired: the companionship of loved ones, the laughter of children. No matter what the future held, he had the courage to face it.

In this loving extended family, the children thrived, and the adults continued to move forward in love and responsibility. Their story continues...