Chapter 315: Come Hide in My Arms
by xennovelChapter 315: Come Hide in My Arms
Inside a warm room.
The lights shone like little suns.
Their gentle radiance warmed the hearts of a young couple.
“Idiot, what are you listening to?”
Caressing his short hair, Mu Qingwu smiled seductively as she looked at her little brother, who was lying on her belly, straining to hear every sound.
“Sis, the baby is moving!”
Xiao Yu grinned foolishly.
He looked like a fool, yet his eyes sparkled with anticipation.
He eagerly awaited the arrival of the baby.
He was ready to be a father.
And he fully understood the responsibilities that lay ahead.
After listening for a while, Xiao Yu snuggled into Mu Qingwu’s embrace. “Sis, do you think it’ll be a boy or a girl?”
“Curious, huh? It’s simple.”
Holding her silly little brother, Mu Qingwu chuckled softly.
“Forget it,”
Xiao Yu shook his head. “Let’s wait until the baby is born.”
“Ha…”
With soft light in her eyes, Mu Qingwu pinched her brother’s perky nose. “Before I met you, what kind of boy were you?”
“Just the same as ever.”
Resting his head on his sister’s arm, Xiao Yu laughed, “I was mischievous as a kid, rebellious as I grew up—never a good student or a complete troublemaker, and even terrible at games. I turned out so-so until… I became a police officer!”
“That simple?”
A strange gleam flashed in Mu Qingwu’s eyes. “At 22, tall and handsome, gentle, cheerful, with a crowd of friends and a witty charm… Yet, why have you never been in a relationship?”
Because I’m a reincarnated traveler; I never had time for trivial romances… Xiao Yu declared firmly, “Because I’m waiting for my sis!”
“Ha!”
Mu Qingwu’s eyes crinkled with a joyful laugh.
Though she knew her brother’s words were nonsense, she loved listening to him nonetheless.
Suddenly.
“Sigh!”
Mu Qingwu let out a long sigh.
“Huh?”
Xiao Yu asked in confusion, “What are you sighing for?”
“I don’t know why, but every day at this moment I feel something.”
Mu Qingwu arched her brows playfully. “A wave of hunger hits me every time… Little brother, can you make some midnight porridge?”
“Haha!”
Amidst hearty laughter, Xiao Yu planted a kiss on his sister. “If you’re hungry, then be hungry. But I can’t do two things at once.”
“Hmm?” Mu Qingwu was taken aback.
“Do you want me to heat up some porridge first?”
Xiao Yu looked at Mu Qingwu tenderly and said, “Or… give you another kiss first?”
What a mischievous little brother—always after some extra treat.
Mu Qingwu’s red lips shifted subtly.
They kissed the naughty little brother…
……
A pot of fragrant lean meat congee was ready.
The young couple happily enjoyed their porridge.
“Looking good, huh?”
Noticing his sister’s lingering gaze, Xiao Yu proudly sipped his porridge, preening himself.
“Yeah, handsome.”
Mu Qingwu chuckled softly, “Handsome to the point that—even if you turned into a pig—I’d recognize you in a pigpen at a glance!”
Xiao Yu: ……
Oh dear, little sis, you really have a strong taste, don’t you?
But then, who really is the little pig?
He glanced at the bowl that Mu Qingwu handed over.
Smiling, Xiao Yu got up to serve more porridge to his sister.
Lately, Mu Qingwu had grown such an appetite that she sometimes woke up in the middle of the night hungry.
Eating enough for two was natural as the baby grew.
Just a bit of a lazy husband!
After taking care of the little pregnant lady’s meal and tidying up the dishes,
Xiao Yu took his sister’s hand and strolled through the villa’s courtyard.
Pregnancy comes with its quirks.
After eating, you shouldn’t lie down; a bit of exercise helps with digestion.
Otherwise, it’s bad for your health.
“These days, the divorce rate is so high,”
Mu Qingwu teased her little brother, “Aren’t you scared?”
“Of course I am,”
Xiao Yu nodded honestly, “Sometimes I wish the state had a good way to lower the divorce rate.”
Mu Qingwu laughed, “Ha, so what do you suggest?”
“Simple—set a rule.”
Xiao Yu said cheerfully, “For every divorce, the process must be replayed in reverse just like the wedding ceremony.”
“Both families would discuss and choose an auspicious day for the divorce.”
“On the divorce day, doors and windows must be adorned with a black character signifying divorce.”
“Relatives and friends are notified to return the wedding gifts.”
“The entire divorce procession is filmed, with firecrackers sounding outside the bride’s house.”
“And the man must carry his wife upstairs to return her to her family.”
Smiling as he shook his head, Xiao Yu whispered, “Now that’s what I call… a proper ending!”
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“But what if there aren’t enough children to share?”
Laughing uncontrollably, Mu Qingwu looped her arm around her brother and rested on his shoulder.
“Simple,”
Xiao Yu replied, “Then work a little harder before the divorce and have one more child!”
“Even two wouldn’t be enough?”
Mu Qingwu looked up at him, her eyes soft and cloud-like.
“Then we’ll have enough for an entire football team.”
Xiao Yu grinned broadly, “Maybe we’ll even bring glory to the country!”
“I’m not a pig!”
Rolling her eyes dramatically, Mu Qingwu playfully pinched her naughty little brother.
Yet the happiness on her face, the anticipation,
spoke of a future filled with the joy of a full house—impossible to hide…
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Xiao Yu looked at Mu Qingwu with a smile.
Women are truly creatures of double standards.
They say one thing, but their hearts say another.
But…
Seeing the smile on Mu Qingwu’s face, Xiao Yu felt his heart stir.
In his past life, he never shared the seasons with anyone, nor felt the seaside breeze with anyone.
The winter never gave way to summer.
Summer never turned into winter.
Back then, he was always alone…
Suddenly,
A pair of gentle arms wrapped around Xiao Yu.
They drew him into a warm embrace.
“Sometimes, you don’t have to pretend to be always happy—carefree and unburdened,”
With her face pressed against his cheek, Mu Qingwu whispered softly, “If one day you feel tired, just turn around and hide in my arms. Even though my embrace is smaller than yours, I’ll hold you tight with all I’ve got and never let go!”
Ha… Xiao Yu closed his eyes, resting his chin on Mu Qingwu’s shoulder.
Those were the words every boy dreams of hearing.
A sister like this… could be lethal…
“Got it!”
Grasping Mu Qingwu’s hand, Xiao Yu headed for the main door of their home.
With confident steps, Mu Qingwu followed her brother, smiling blissfully.
Slowly living, slowly loving, and growing old together.
Just like now, side by side.
Flowers will bloom again.
Different summers are yet to come!
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