Night fell, and the moon cast a watery glow upon the tranquil room, where a red candle danced with the breeze.
The entire room exuded warmth.
Nian Jiaojiao leaned over, pressing herself against Yu Chuan's belly.
Yu Chuan said helplessly, "Wife, Chuan is still early in his pregnancy, there's no fetal movement yet."
Nian Jiaojiao maintained her position and said, "I want to hear our baby's heartbeat."
After speaking, she suddenly stood up and said, "Chuan, shouldn't we give the baby a name?"
Yu Chuan smiled gently and said, "Wife, there's still a long time before the child is born, why are you already thinking of names? Besides, we don't even know if it's a boy or a girl."
Nian Jiaojiao gently caressed his belly like a treasure. "Whether it's a boy or a girl, they are all my precious little ones, my darlings. So, before this little one is born, let's think of a girl's name and a boy's name for him."
Seeing Nian Jiaojiao's enthusiasm, Yu Chuan didn't want to dampen her spirits, so he said, "No matter what name Wife chooses, the child will surely like it..."
Nian Jiaojiao blinked and retorted, "Really? If I named him Qiang Zi, Lai Fu, or Gang Sheng Er, would he like those too?"
Yu Chuan's smile froze. He seemed genuinely afraid Nian Jiaojiao would choose such names, appearing greatly distressed. "Wife, these, these names..."
Nian Jiaojiao burst into laughter. She reached out and gently pinched his cheek, saying, "I'm just joking, Chuan. You're so cute, believing everything I say."
"Chuan, for a boy, I think we should name him Mu Xiao, like the breeze adorning spring, free and unfettered."
Yu Chuan lowered his head and said, "Mu Xiao, Nian Mu Xiao, what a good name. Men in this world are bound by so many restrictions. Wife, this is the greatest blessing for our child, that a man can also be carefree and at ease."
Nian Jiaojiao continued with a smile, "If it's a girl, then we'll name her Ling Shu, with an intelligent heart and beautiful spirit, like a graceful maiden."
"Ling Shu, Nian Ling Shu, what a good name." Yu Chuan repeated the name. From his wife's chosen names, he could see her love for the child and the high hopes she held.
After naming the child, Nian Jiaojiao said to Yu Chuan, "Chuan, you are pregnant now, so you must pay attention to rest. It's getting late, so get some rest." With that, she helped Yu Chuan take off his shoes before climbing into bed herself. With a gust of finger wind, the lamp by the window was extinguished.
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The next day, Nian Jiaojiao did not go to the Gong Yuan. Instead, she stayed home to accompany her husband. Meanwhile, the other four husbands suddenly experienced a surge of shopping desire and all went out to indulge.
When they returned at noon, carrying bags and boxes they could barely hold, Nian Jiaojiao marveled at the purchasing power of men in this era, which was no less than that of women in her previous life. However, as they displayed their "spoils," Nian Jiaojiao realized she had misunderstood. The husbands she had married were still those with lower material desires. They had gone out all morning, and not a single item was bought for themselves; all the things they brought back were for children. Even Nan Qing was no exception.
Watching Nan Qing still examining a rattle in his hands, Nian Jiaojiao sighed at the child's influence, capable of eliciting such a "loving" side from a villain who had turned dark. Feeling Nian Jiaojiao's gaze, Nan Qing turned his back and continued to fiddle with the items in his hand. Nian Jiaojiao: ...
At this moment, Xing Yun excitedly shared his "achievements" with Yu Chuan. "Brother Yu Chuan, these are my favorite candies. Do you think the baby will like them?"
Yu Chuan looked a bit troubled. Nian Jiaojiao couldn't help but say, "Xing Yun, these candies will only last a few days. The baby still has a long time before being born."
Xing Yun blinked and then realized the problem. That's right, he couldn't let the baby eat expired food, or the baby would get a stomachache. Xing Yun's head drooped with disappointment.
Yu Chuan comforted him, "But you can eat these candies yourself. Then pick out the tastiest one for the baby." Xing Yun's spirits lifted. He was about to become a father of four, and with the "mission" given by Brother Chuan, he had to complete it well. With this thought, Xing Yun very solemnly picked up the food in his hands and went aside to start sorting.
Meanwhile, Xuan Yi walked up to Yu Chuan and placed the small sword he had carefully selected in front of him. Seeing the sharp object, Nian Jiaojiao quickly put it away. "Xuan Yi, this isn't your welcome gift for the child, is it?"
Xuan Yi nodded. Nian Jiaojiao said helplessly, "When the child grows up and is interested, they can learn swordsmanship from you. But when the child is still young, they might not need it." Xuan Yi nodded in understanding, eagerly anticipating that day.
Next was Nan Qing's turn. Seeing the rattle in his hand, Nian Jiaojiao breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, something normal and practical. But just as she thought this, she saw him take out thick book sets. Nan Qing: "These are carefully selected books suitable for children from three to thirteen years old. I believe that in time, her achievements will not be inferior to Wife's."
Nian Jiaojiao's face darkened. He had bought ten years' worth of books for the child. She could imagine that if she were the child and knew her parents had bought all the "three years of college entrance examination, five years of simulation" books before she was born, she would probably turn back into the womb and refuse to come out and face people.
After Nan Qing, it was Tong Zi Yao's turn. Tong Zi Yao gifted children's clothing. Nian Jiaojiao's eyes welled up. Finally, a normal person had arrived. Tong Zi Yao said sheepishly, "Because I don't know if it's a boy or a girl, I bought some of each." Nian Jiaojiao nodded repeatedly, agreeing, "This is good, it will definitely be useful." The obviously different attitude caused Nan Qing to glare. "Heh, short-sighted." Nan Qing turned and walked back to his room. When the child is born, everyone will know whose gift is better. Undoubtedly, his gift is the most practical.
At this moment, Nian Jiaojiao anxiously asked Yu Chuan, "Chuan, are you alright? Do you need to lie down and rest for a while?" Hearing Nian Jiaojiao's words, the others also looked over anxiously. This was the first pregnancy, and everyone lacked experience. Yu Chuan shook his head and said helplessly, "Wife, you don't need to be overly nervous. I'm already a person in the 'Dripping Object' realm, after all."
Nian Jiaojiao said, "No matter what realm you're in, childbirth must be uncomfortable. By the way, are you experiencing morning sickness?" Not only Yu Chuan was stunned by Nian Jiaojiao's question, but the others were also bewildered. Yu Chuan said, "Wife, what is morning sickness? Chuan has never heard of it."
Nian Jiaojiao was taken aback. "Wait, does this mean men giving birth have no physiological reactions?" "Morning sickness refers to nausea and vomiting, especially when you smell something and feel uncomfortable and want to vomit." Yu Chuan shook his head, indicating he hadn't experienced such a situation.