Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Before the housekeeper could reply, Qin Zhiâai said, âYusheng has me sending him frequent text messages.â
She spoke warmly as she walked steadily into the living room as though nothing had happened. She put the snack sheâd been carrying on the coffee table, picked up her cell phone, and began to mutter the content of a text message under her breath as she tapped the screen.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âYusheng, I got up late this morning. I went to the Gu Mansion for lunch and arrived late. As Grandfather waited for me, he had refused to eat but, the minute I entered the room, he immediately ran over to the dining table and pretended as if he had been eating for a long time. Hehe, Grandfather is still as cute as ever.â
âThe weather in Beijing was particularly good today. I went to Xiangshan Park with Grandfather in the afternoon. Well, I met someone whom I didnât want to see, but Grandfather was very protective of me and Liang Doukou was dumbfounded upon seeing this.â
âDid you see the photos I just sent you? Thatâs what Iâm taking with me on delivery day. I suppose you would have already returned by then. If I show signs of labor, you must remember to bring that bag.â
Upon hearing these words, tears fell from the eyes of the housekeeper who was standing in a corner. Raising her hands, she wiped the corner of her eyes and yelled, âMam...â
âYusheng, little peanut has been such a glutton lately. I have to eat five meals a day. She even kicked me twice earlier. When youâre back, youâll have to take revenge for me.â Qin Zhiâai ignored the housekeeper and continued tapping out her text messages on her phone.
âYusheng, Iâve thought of a very nice name for little peanut. How about Shenâai? Gu Shenâai... Am I brilliant or what?â
âMam...â The housekeeper stepped forward and touched Qin Zhiâaiâs arm.
Qin Zhiâai stopped composing her next message and turned to look at the housekeeper. She smiled as usual and asked, âIs dinner ready? Iâm getting a little hungry.â
The housekeeper moved her lips as if she wanted to comfort her, but Qin Zhiâai didnât give her a chance to speak and whispered again gently, âIs it ready?â
âItâs ready.â The housekeeper did not dare look at Qin Zhiâaiâs calm appearance. Unable to bear it, she turned her head away and nodded lightly.
Qin Zhiâai smiled again and walked to the dining room. Sitting at the table, she looked at the spread of sumptuous food and picked up her cell phone to snap a photograph to send to Gu Yusheng. âYusheng, this is my dinner...â
After she sent the message, she picked up the chopsticks and focused on eating her meal. Her appetite was good, and she ate half a bowl of rice, more than usual for her. When she was done, she placed her chopsticks down and asked the housekeeper if she wanted to accompany her on a stroll.
As they walked, Qin Zhiâai saw a huge swath of blooming lavender in the backyard. She took a photograph of it for Gu Yusheng. âYusheng, I was the one who tended this lavender. Isnât it beautiful? Quick, tell me you like it.â
Tears were streaming down the housekeeperâs face. Upon noticing, Qin Zhiâaiâs brow furrowed. She stared at the housekeeper for a moment and then said abruptly, âDonât be sad. Yusheng will be fine.â
The housekeeper teared up even more frantically. Qin Zhiâai reached out her hand and wiped the tears away on the housekeeperâs cheeks. âIâm really not lying to you. Yusheng even told me last night that he will be back next week. Heâll be with me when I give birth to little peanut. Donât let your imagination run wild. Heâll definitely be fine.â
As she spoke, her voice became softer, as if she were mumbling to herself, repeatedly saying, âYes, he will definitely be fine. Heâll be fine. Heâll be fine...â