Chapter 68: CEO Qin, the Perfect Family Man

On the way back, Qin Mohuai was glued to his tablet, browsing through baby products—from maternity sleepwear to baby bottles.

Xia Yuan hesitated, wanting to say something.

She desperately wanted to tell Qin Mohuai that they couldn’t keep this baby.

But what excuse could she give?

Qin Mohuai was clearly overjoyed about the baby. His excitement and anticipation for the new life were written all over his face. A half-hearted excuse wouldn’t satisfy him.

But if she “died,” the baby would die with her. Wouldn’t that hurt Qin Mohuai even more?

“Qin Mohuai,” Xia Yuan leaned against his broad shoulder, her soft voice almost like a playful pout.

“I’m here, baby.” Qin Mohuai kissed her, his love palpable.

“I…” Xia Yuan bit her lip, meeting his gentle, smiling eyes. She couldn’t bring herself to say the words—she couldn’t tell him she wanted to end the pregnancy.

He seemed so ready to be a father. Even his entire demeanor had lightened, no longer as gloomy as before.

It was so complicated.

Was there no way for this to end with everyone happy?

Qin Mohuai set the tablet down and placed his hand gently on her belly, careful not to rub it too much. The doctor had warned him that excessive touching could cause the baby’s umbilical cord to wrap around its neck.

He remembered everything the doctor said and constantly kept learning more online.

“Baby, right now, you’re the boss. Whatever you need, just tell me. To me, you’ll always be my princess, the one giving orders. Just say the word, and I’ll do it.”

Xia Yuan sighed, “I forgot what I was going to say.”

Qin Mohuai blinked for a moment before his handsome face lit up with understanding. “That’s completely normal. Pregnancy makes you forget things. Whenever you remember, just let me know.”

Xia Yuan rolled her eyes at him. She wasn’t used to this overly tender Qin Mohuai, though she hadn’t realized how much she liked his slightly mischievous, dark side.

“Having a baby really changes you. You’re so gentle and considerate now, you don’t even seem like yourself.”

“Injustice! I was passionate and fiery towards you before. Being gentle now doesn’t contradict that.”

“Yeah, sure. You’ve got a real way with words.”

“I don’t. My tongue is clumsy; it’s only because my baby is so magnanimous that you put up with me.”

The driver glanced in the rearview mirror, his expression puzzled. He couldn’t quite believe this was the same Qin Mohuai. He couldn’t even find the right words for the situation; it just felt… odd.

Xia Yuan didn’t tell anyone about the pregnancy. To her, it wasn’t something worth celebrating.

However, when she woke up the next morning, she saw several familiar faces—Liang Min, Xia Yi, and Xia Yuze.

“You guys…”

Liang Min smiled warmly, her eyes full of emotion. “Your husband invited us. He said that since you’re not yet three months along, it’s better not to make a big deal out of it. So, he just invited family over for a small meal.”

“I used to be a little afraid of him, but seeing him today, he feels so steady and polite. It’s like he’s a completely different person. Becoming a father really changes things.”

“With the Qin family’s status and someone like Qin Mohuai, having a baby can only bring good things for you. My only concern is your health, but your husband is quite capable. I’m sure he won’t let you bear any risks from childbirth.”

Xia Yuan pouted, spoiled by Qin Mohuai’s constant pampering. “You’re practically becoming his mom with how many nice things you’re saying about him. Did he pay you?”

Liang Min chuckled. “They say a son-in-law is like half a son, so maybe you’re right. Even if I didn’t get paid, I’d still be singing his praises.”

Xia Yuan playfully protested, begging her parents to love only her.

Xia Yuze: “What about me?”

Liang Min avoided Xia Yuan’s belly and hugged her by the shoulders, calling her affectionately, “Little girl, you’re about to be a mother, and you still love to act spoiled. Are you like this in front of your husband too?”

Most women become more sensible after getting married, but seeing how carefree Xia Yuan was, it was clear that Qin Mohuai had spoiled her to the point where she had no need to compromise, endure, or be sensible. She was like a delicate flower, protected from any disaster.

After freshening up, Xia Yuan sat down in the dining room for brunch.

Liang Min told her that Qin Mohuai had waited for them to arrive before heading to work.

Xia Yuan’s reaction was indifferent. She merely replied, “Oh.”

“Mom, I want to eat your cooking.”

“Alright, I’ll make a whole table of your favorite dishes. While you’re not experiencing any morning sickness, enjoy it. When I was pregnant with you, I didn’t have bad symptoms. Hopefully, the one inside your belly won’t be too fussy either.”

Xia Yi, seeing the mother and daughter chatting so warmly, finally found a chance to chime in, his gentle face showing a bit of eagerness. “If the baby’s personality is like Yuan’s, it’ll be well-behaved. But if it’s like your husband’s, it might be a handful.”

Liang Min laughed, “Let’s hope it takes after Yuan. Girls are so sweet, and with both of your good genes, you can raise a daughter who’ll be capable and independent.” As she finished speaking, she lovingly gazed at Xia Yuan’s belly. “But if it’s a boy, that’s great too. We’re all so excited for your arrival.”

Xia Yuze chimed in, “I can teach my little niece or nephew how to sing!”

He petted the golden retriever on his lap, a well-bred and calm little dog that was gentle with everyone.

Butler Wang smiled, infected by the family’s joyful atmosphere. “Young madam, the designer will be here shortly to plan the nursery for the little one in your belly. Miss Aruo is one of the top children’s room designers in the country. You can interview her first, and if you’re not satisfied, we can find someone else.”

Xia Yuan crossed her legs, her fair calves swinging under the table. Her slender fingers stirred the chilled bird’s nest dessert, her elegant and carefree demeanor like that of a young lady who had yet to experience the responsibilities of marriage.

She still didn’t feel much about being pregnant, but everyone’s words gradually pushed her to realize she was about to become a mother…

In the afternoon, when Qin Mohuai returned for lunch, he and Xia Yuan met with Miss Aruo for the interview.

At first, Xia Yuan found the nursery design examples fascinating, but after looking at dozens of them, they all started to blur together.

A small golden retriever wandered into the living room, brushed against Xia Yuan’s ankle, and curled up on her fluffy slippers to nap.

Xia Yuan’s attention was diverted.

Meanwhile, Qin Mohuai listened attentively as Aruo explained the details of the nursery design. With such an engaged audience, she gave it her all, even adding a sweet smile. If she could make Qin Mohuai happy, she was sure to land this big project! After all, everyone knew that Qin Mohuai was Shengzhou’s king of fortune, earning money like a non-stop printing machine.

Suddenly, Qin Mohuai bent down and picked up the lazy golden retriever, placing it on his lap. Xia Yuan’s gaze shifted to him, and she reached out to tease the little dog.

“Honey, are you getting bored?”

“It’s fine. All the designs are very impressive, but I think I’m getting a bit of aesthetic fatigue.”

Qin Mohuai paused and then told Aruo to wait for their decision.

Later that evening, Qin Mohuai washed Xia Yuan’s feet, making sure they were spotless, and kissed them. No man could be completely innocent at a moment like this.

Qin Mohuai dimmed the lights and sat beside her, reading a story to help Xia Yuan fall asleep. He was learning how to be an exceptional father, doing everything he could to ease the burdens of her pregnancy.

Gentle, considerate, a perfect family man.

As Xia Yuan cuddled against his warm, clean waist, she thought to herself that this version of Qin Mohuai had no flaws—he was so perfect it almost made her feel uneasy.

“Mohuai do you treat only me this well, or do you treat all the other girls out there the same?”