Chapter 76

After dinner, Jiang Tiantian told Cha Jiuzhang to bring Mop back home.

That little rascal had been revealing its true nature again, staying out all night for the past two days.

“Woof woof~”

They heard its barking from a distance.

Soon, Mop dashed into the courtyard, going around to greet everyone affectionately as usual.

When it reached Jiang Tiantian, she patted its head. “Mop, be good, sit down first.”

Once the whole family was seated together, Jiang Tiantian suddenly announced loudly:

“I have great news to share with everyone!”

“Our family is about to welcome a new member!”

Cha Jizu: ?!

Cha Jiuzhang: ?!

Mop: “Woof woof~”

Cha Chengye and Zuo Mingyan, on the other hand, looked completely shocked. Could it be what they were thinking?!

The couple exchanged glances before simultaneously turning to stare at Jiang Tiantian’s stomach.

Zuo Mingyan covered her mouth, looking utterly incredulous.

Oh my!

Was their son really that impressive?!

Just one night? And it had only been a few days?!

She was already pregnant?!

Was this hit rate even possible?

Then, as the thought sank in, they realized it was a joyous occasion—they were going to be grandparents!

The couple exchanged glances again, their faces lighting up with excitement.

But the transition from shock to joy was too abrupt, leaving their expressions oddly contorted.

Cha Jiuzhang turned his head and saw his parents’ expressions. Internally, he had a thousand expletives he didn’t know if he should say out loud.

Annoyed, he turned back to glare at Jiang Tiantian. “What new member? Explain clearly.”

Scaring people like that—not reserved at all.

She was making it seem like he had been cheated on.

Only then did Jiang Tiantian realize where Cha’s parents had been looking.

“Hehe…”

She let out an awkward laugh and quickly waved her hands in explanation.

“Dad, Mom, it’s not what you think.”

“I went to Uncle’s house today and saw a mother sheep giving birth.”

Jiang Tiantian fidgeted with her fingers, looking a little embarrassed. “I ended up saving a lamb, and Auntie said she wanted to give it to me.”

She lifted her gaze cautiously at the family.

“So… can I raise a lamb at home?”

All that excitement… for nothing.

Cha Chengye let out the breath he had been holding in his chest.

He quickly wiped his face and adjusted his expression before smiling warmly. “Of course, you can. You can raise whatever you want.”

His daughter-in-law was so capable—she even saved a lamb!

She was basically an angel.

Raise…

Whatever she wanted?

He would support her with both hands!

Cha Jizu had no objections but gave a warning in advance.

“You can raise it, but you have to keep an eye on it. Don’t let it mess around in my herb garden.”

“Got it, Grandpa! Don’t worry, I’ll make sure the lamb behaves,” Jiang Tiantian patted her chest and promised.

Zuo Mingyan quickly adjusted her expression as well and smiled.

“It’s just one more sheep. We can think of it as a companion for Mop. No problem, go ahead.”

In the village, raising sheep was easy.

Every morning, they let them out to graze in the mountains or valleys.

In the evening, they just had to bring them back.

Jiang Tiantian lowered her head and looked at Mop.

“Mop, what about you? You’re about to have an adorable little brother. Are you happy? Excited?”

“I named him Shaobing. He’s a little lamb, and he goes ‘baa baa baa~’”

To help Mop understand, she even mimicked a lamb’s cry a few times.

And surprisingly, she did it quite well.

Mop: “Woo woo~”

It instantly became unhappy and pawed at its face, looking pitiful.

A lamb? Not cute at all.

They poop everywhere and have no sense of hygiene.

“Woo woo~”

Was it about to be neglected?!

Cha Jiuzhang’s face twitched. He gave Mop a light smack on the head.

“Behave yourself.”

Why was it acting like a wronged little wife?

Mop: “Woof woof~”

What a cruel stepfather!

After barking, Mop turned around and pointed its butt at Cha Jiuzhang, ignoring him.

Cha Jiuzhang’s mouth twitched.

He held back… and held back… but finally, he couldn’t anymore—he gave Mop’s rear a light kick.

That did it. Mop was now even angrier—its delicate heart was shattered.

It turned around, barked at Cha Jiuzhang twice, then tucked its tail and ran to Zuo Mingyan’s side.

With its head lowered, it let out a soft “woo woo~” and nudged her hand, seeking comfort.

Zuo Mingyan laughed and patted its head.

“Mop, be good. Your dad was just playing with you. When your little brother arrives, you’ll have to set a good example as the big brother, okay?”

“Woo woo~”

Hearing that, Mop became even more depressed.

A sheep was coming to take over its territory—it wasn’t happy. It was going to run away from home…

Jiang Tiantian was speechless watching Mop throw a tantrum.

Suddenly, she had a slight worry.

Would Shaobing end up learning bad habits from Mop when it came home?

—-

Before Bed

Cha Jiuzhang followed Jiang Tiantian into her room.

Jiang Tiantian looked back in surprise. “Aren’t you going to sleep? Why are you following me?”

Cha Jiuzhang hugged her from behind and whispered softly.

“No reason, I just want to be alone with you for a few minutes.”

When Jiang Tiantian announced the new family member tonight, he had a fleeting thought—one day, he and Jiang Tiantian would also have a child of their own.

That thought filled his heart with a strange warmth.

Right now, he just wanted to quietly hold her and savor this moment of peace.

Jiang Tiantian felt the warmth of his breath near her ear and caught the faint scent of cedarwood from him.

Her eyes darted around, and suddenly, a playful smirk appeared.

Time to have some fun.

She crossed her arms over her chest and wriggled slightly in his embrace, gasping dramatically.

“Ah… no… my lord, what… what are you doing?”

“Wuwu… I am an innocent woman… my lord, no… I beg you, please let me go…”

Damn!

This little vixen!

He had been perfectly calm, so why was he suddenly… feeling flustered?!

Cha Jiuzhang tightened his arms around her, gritting his teeth as he whispered a threat.

“Jiang Tiantian, do you think I can’t do anything to you?”

Flirting with him every day…

Was it funny seeing him all worked up?

Jiang Tiantian instantly felt the muscles in his arms tense around her waist.

“Hehehe…”

She chuckled softly and lowered her arms.

Her fingers lightly traced over his bare forearm, teasing him with feather-light touches.

Then, she turned her head, looking up at him with a playful glint in her eyes, fluttering her lashes flirtatiously.

“My lord, you’re hurting me~~~”

“My waist… it’s going to break…”

Seeing Cha Jiuzhang’s beautiful peach blossom eyes widen in shock, his gaze turning a deep, smoldering red…

Jiang Tiantian inwardly cackled and continued her act.

She twisted her body, exuding seductive charm.

“Oh no… my waist hurts…”

“My lord… please… have mercy…”

“……”

Her voice dripped with honey.

CRACK.

A lightning bolt seemed to strike Cha Jiuzhang’s brain.

His whole body stiffened.

His muscles tensed so hard they nearly cramped.

He clenched his eyes shut. A raging storm surged inside him. His mind went blank for a moment…

A few seconds later.

Cha Jiuzhang opened his eyes in disbelief.

His mind was in utter chaos.

He had… just…

Stiffly, he let go of her, stumbled back under her stunned gaze, and fled the room.

Forget it! Forget it!

This little vixen was too powerful.

He couldn’t fight her—he could only hide!