Chapter 105.1

Han Cheng had been in high spirits recently. Compared to his previous aloof and distant demeanor, where everyone owed him a sense of unity for eight years, he now seemed remarkably amiable. ^[1]“Owed him a sense of unity for eight years” doesn’t refer to money. It’s a figurative expression implying that people owed him a debt of gratitude or owed him for some form of … Continue reading

When the red eggs were sent to Chen Aimin, Han Cheng surprisingly reminded him in a good mood, “Didn’t you say last time that I don’t have the luck to become a father-in-law? That my daughter wouldn’t dare to reincarnate into our family? These are the red eggs for my daughter’s full moon. You probably don’t want to eat them, right? Xiao Deng, come, have two.”

Chen Aimin: “…”

“Director Han, I was wrong. I have a jinx, I speak without using my brain. You are the person with the best father-in-law luck under the sky! I can refrain from eating the eggs, but can I taste a piece of my sister-in-law’s cooked pig’s trotter? Even a small piece? How about some ginger, or maybe just a sip of the soup?”

In the end, Chen Aimin contentedly received a piece of ginger and a small portion of pig’s trotter. It was sweet and sour, melting in the mouth, it was unknown how many hours it had been stewed for.

Even the ginger had dissolved into a liquid. With just a bite, it was as if he’d swallowed it like Zhu Bajie eating ginseng fruit. He didn’t even have the chance to savor it before it went into his stomach. ^[2]“Zhu Bajie eating ginseng fruit” comes from Chinese literature and folklore, specifically from the classic novel “Journey to the West”

Chen Aimin vowed to never offend Head Han again. If Head Han’s family had another child, he’d want to eat pig’s trotters and ginger vinegar again!

Fortunately, Han Cheng didn’t know he had such thoughts, he probably wouldn’t have given him even a sip of the soup.

Near the end of the day, someone from the publicity department brought over some documents. They were the stage design plans for the Mid-Autumn Festival gala. They asked Han Cheng if he could take them back for Su Xiaoxiao to review or at least provide some direction. They’d submitted numerous versions, all of which were rejected. They knew Su Xiaoxiao was on maternity leave and busy with two babies, but they had no choice but to disturb her.

Han Cheng took it and said, “I can take it back and let her take a look. If I don’t send it back in a week, it means she really doesn’t have time. You may need to find another solution.”

The person running the errand repeatedly expressed gratitude. “I haven’t congratulated Doctor Han yet. Your twins are the first in our military district. Our minister also asked me to convey his regards.”

When he mentioned Xiao Roubao and Xiao Tangyuan, Han Cheng’s expression softened significantly. “Thank you.”

When Han Cheng arrived home, it was unusually quiet. Typically, this meant Xiao Tangyuan and Xiao Roubao were both asleep. And it’s summer break, if both Xiao Fantuan and Xiao Doubao were at home, it wouldn’t be this calm.

Li Yufeng washed all the bedding that Su Xiaoxiao had used and vigorously wringing out the water from the quilt. Xiao Fantuan and Xiao Doubao were also helping, but more with creating chaos than actually helping, as they were small and couldn’t wring it properly; they just wanted to play with water.

Han Cheng went over and took the other end of the quilt, saying softly, “Mom, I said I’d handle this heavy work when I got back. Take a break.”

Li Yufeng said, “What kind of heavy work is this? I often carry over a hundred pounds in Su Village.”

Xiao Fantuan shushed them, “Dad, grandma, my little brother, and sister are sleeping. Please keep your voice down!”

Han Cheng replied. “Now that they’re a month old, they can handle some noise from the outside world. Being too quiet isn’t good. Let’s not be too loud, just speak at a normal volume.”

Xiao Fantuan was half-convinced, so he asked Li Yufeng. “Is it true, Grandma?”

Li Yufeng said, “That’s right. If they were too used to the silence, and then they suddenly heard a sound, it would startle them more easily. Gradually adapting to a noisy environment will actually make it less scary for them. They just need to get used to it.”

Li Yufeng had wanted to say not to make too much noise, but upon seeing the two obedient brothers whispering to each other, she found their manner quite amusing. Besides, except for the morning crowing of two roosters on time for their breakfast, it wasn’t too noisy here. Nothing startling has happened so far.

Han Cheng hung the quilt on the bamboo pole, while Li Yufeng took the two kids to have their meal. Han Cheng went back to the room with some documents.

Xiao Roubao and Xiao Tangyuan were sleeping soundly in bed, each with a small quilt draped over their stomachs. Their lotus-like hands held two small fists above their heads, their cute little mouths slightly pursed, evidently sleeping soundly.

Su Xiaoxiao was sitting below the window, concentrating on her high school textbooks. The fan was on in the room, and her hair was gently falling on both sides of her face. Each time the wind blew, she lightly pushed her hair back. She seemed deeply engrossed in her book and didn’t notice his presence.

Sunlight streamed through the window, casting a clear glow on her beautiful face, even the fine hairs on her flawless skin were distinctly visible.

After giving birth to their Tangyuan and Roubao, Su Xiaoxiao became even softer and had a gentler temperament.

Her postpartum recovery was going well, her complexion had regained its healthy blush, making her look incredibly enticing.

As the fan turned, Su Xiaoxiao’s playful locks fell from behind her ears onto her cheeks. Han Cheng approached her from behind, gently tucking her hair behind her ear, his fingertips brushing against her ear and face, causing a slight tickle.

Without needing to turn around, Su Xiaoxiao knew who it was, smiling as she tilted her head away, trying to dodge, “It tickles.”

Han Cheng leaned down and kissed her on the cheek. “The strong sunlight is harmful to your eyes. Try to avoid it.”

Su Xiaoxiao hugged his waist and rubbed her face against him. “Yali and Yuhua just left, they didn’t stay long.”

Moved by the beauty within his embrace, Han Cheng bent down and kissed her lips. After having a child, the bond between the husband and wife grew deeper. Having their own flesh and blood brought about a different kind of feeling.

Han Cheng rubbed her hair endearingly and moved the documents from the table closer to her, saying, “The Publicity Department gave me some documents to bring back for you. I didn’t promise them anything since you are still on your maternity leave. I only told them that if I didn’t respond within a week, it meant I didn’t have time to deal with it, and they should figure something else out.”

Su Xiaoxiao took the documents, browsed through them seriously, and then set them aside, saying, “It’s alright. This isn’t difficult. I’ll make some time to look through it. A week should be enough. The Publicity Department has been very good and understanding towards me. I’ll do what I can within my capacity.”

Han Cheng took her hand and said, “Anyway, don’t push yourself. Let’s go out and eat.”

Su Xiaoxiao shook her head and said, “I won’t push myself.”

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