These past few days, Xiao Yu and Xiao Xuan have been fed to the point of being quite plump. Xiao Xuan, especially, due to her pregnancy, has been eating a lot, and her belly is already quite noticeable.
In Lu Yu's words, "How can these be like little cats? You're practically raising them into little fat pigs."
Whenever this happened, Shen Xuan would side with Xiao Yu and Xiao Xuan, speaking up for the two cats. "Being a bit fat just shows they are strong and healthy. Besides, Xiao Xuan is pregnant, so it's only natural for her to eat more and gain weight."
Perhaps because Xiao Xuan shared the same name, Shen Xuan always felt as if she were the one who was pregnant whenever she spoke of Xiao Xuan's pregnancy, and she was very happy about it.
"You'll regret it when they get so fat they can't even walk," Lu Yu retorted, unwilling to back down from Shen Xuan.
"Then I'll carry them and walk for them. Wife, you're just jealous!" Shen Xuan picked up one small cat in each arm and tilted her head towards Lu Yu.
"I'm jealous of them? How ridiculous." Lu Yu was provoked by this statement. A joke, how could she be jealous of two cats?
"You are jealous of them!" Shen Xuan glared at Lu Yu, venting the grievances she had accumulated over the past few days.
"Or, or else, why do you torment me every night?" Shen Xuan said, sounding a little wronged, her voice gradually quieting down.
"Isn't it because you want a baby? More attempts are beneficial and increase the chances."
Shen Xuan was once again rendered speechless.
She did want a baby, but when he couldn't take it anymore, why couldn't his wife stop and continue the next day?
If Lu Yu knew Shen Xuan's inner thoughts, she would definitely defend herself, thinking, "Is it something that can be stopped just because one wants to?"
The Shen residence was filled with joy every day. The couple would dote on their cats, chat, joke around, play guessing games, and at night, they would practice more to contribute to their baby.
The medical clinic has also been very lively these past few days. Zheng Yu came to the clinic every day, claiming to discuss the academy with Gu Yi. That was fine, but when she left, she would also take Gu Yi with her, under the guise that Gu Yi was her teacher and was teaching her to play the zither, requiring Gu Yi to teach at her home.
What angered Gu Yitong the most was that Gu Yi was actually very willing, even saying that her father was alone at home and felt lonely and bored, so she could go and accompany Zheng Yu's father more.
When Gu Yitong heard that Zheng Yu's family also had her father, she felt relieved. With elders present, she wouldn't have to be so clingy with Yi'er.
However, it was precisely because the elders were present that the two became even closer. Zheng Chen always tried his best to create opportunities for them to interact. Of course, he also repeatedly cautioned Zheng Yu to behave properly, not to touch Gu Yi before marriage, and not to disrespect Gu Yi's wishes.
Moreover, Zheng Chen was not as lonely and bored as Gu Yi had told Gu Yitong. He lived a very enjoyable life in the mansion every day, trimming branches, tending to flowers and plants, and incidentally finding ways to inquire about their progress from Gu Yitong, gathering the gossip he wanted to know.
Of course, Gu Yi's presence only added to the splendor, making Zheng Chen's life even more colorful.
Only Gu Yitong was still foolishly believing that her younger brother would not fall for Zheng Yu.
One day, Zheng Yu, as usual, arrived at the clinic early. Gu Yitong had grown accustomed to this. "Yi'er is in the backyard. You can find him there."
"Alright."
Gu Yitong sometimes wondered why Zheng Yu had become so intimate and respectful towards her, even showing signs of flattery. But she was the town mayor, and he was just running a small medical clinic. If anyone were to flatter, it should be her flattering Zheng Yu.
Never mind, it must be my imagination.
Gu Yitong shook her head, casting aside the thoughts in her mind, and continued to busy herself with organizing the account books from the past two days.
"Yi'er?"
Zheng Yu, at some point, stood behind Gu Yi and called out softly, startling Gu Yi.
"I told you, don't call me Yi'er here, in case my sister hears."
"Alright, your sister is inside doing accounts and won't come in." Zheng Yu stroked Gu Yi's hair. "I saw you spacing out here earlier. What were you thinking about?"
"Nothing," Gu Yi shook his head.
"Are you thinking about how to speak to your sister about this matter?"
"How did you know?" Gu Yi's eyes widened in surprise, looking at Zheng Yu with disbelief.
"I guessed. I've noticed you've been distracted these past few days, and sometimes you stare at your sister. I thought you must be thinking about this."
"That's right. I always feel we shouldn't be so secretive. I want to tell my sister about our relationship and get her blessing, but, but I don't know how to start."
"I've only just reunited with my sister for less than three months, and she searched for me for seven years. If I tell her about this now, she'll surely be sad."
Zheng Yu couldn't bear to see Gu Yi's dejected expression. She rubbed Gu Yi's ice-cold hands. "Don't worry, you can spend more years with your sister. I won't force you to enter the manor quickly."
"But you're already nineteen, and you don't have a husband or any male companions by your side. If you wait a few more years, people will gossip."
"What, Yi'er thinks I'm old?" Zheng Yu said playfully.
"Of course not!" Gu Yi knew Zheng Yu was teasing him and glared at her reproachfully.
"So Yi'er is worried about my reputation? Then how about I take a male companion first?" Zheng Yu continued to tease Gu Yi, wanting to lighten the mood and help Gu Yi relax from his recent melancholy.
"No!" Gu Yi glared at Zheng Yu fiercely. It was only in front of Zheng Yu that Gu Yi acted like a willful child.
"No matter what, you are not allowed to take a male companion, otherwise, otherwise I'll tell Uncle Zheng and complain to him!" Gu Yi thought for a moment and used Zheng Chen to scare Zheng Yu.
"Don't worry, I, Zheng Yu, swear to the heavens that I will absolutely, absolutely not take a male companion. In this life, there will only be you." Zheng Yu reached out and pulled Gu Yi into her arms.
Zheng Yu's body was very warm. As they hugged, it helped to warm Gu Yi's slightly cold body.
This was the first time they had hugged. Gu Yi felt his heart race, and his body trembled slightly, but he was unwilling to leave this warm embrace.
"What are you doing!"