After an unknown amount of time, Shi Ran could no longer bear it and pleaded for mercy in tears. Seeing her face streaming with tears and her body trembling uncontrollably, Tang Si finally chose to "release" her early and spared her.
Afterwards, Shi Ran fell asleep in bed.
Tang Si knew she was pregnant and her body tired easily, so he couldn't bear to wake her. He took a towel, fetched hot water, and began to wipe her body.
Once everything was done, the man lay beside her, holding her in his arms. He breathed in the scent of her hair, and Tang Si felt completely at ease, his mood incredibly good, a long-lost smile appearing on his face.
Ever since Shi Ran had left for the first time, he had lived in constant pain every single day.
He had thought his life would remain like this forever. Who would have known that Shi Ran would return to Lancheng, bringing three children with her?
He placed his large palm on her abdomen, feeling the presence of the little life within, and his smile grew even wider.
It was wonderful.
He was going to be a father.
The father of three children, one more than Xiao La Jiao's twins! Their Ran Bao’er was truly more amazing!
Tang Si suddenly thought of something. He picked up Shi Ran’s phone again. She hadn’t changed her password. Tang Si unlocked WeChat, found her mother’s contact, and typed in Shi Ran’s persona: "Mom, I drank too much with friends and am resting at a friend’s place tonight. I’ll come over tomorrow."
To Tang Si's surprise, as soon as he sent the message, Shi Ran’s mother called.
As the phone rang, Tang Si, worried about disturbing Shi Ran, fumbled and answered the call directly.
He couldn't help but frown, rolled out of bed, and went outside the room.
"Ranran, where are you?" Shi Ran’s mother called, sounding concerned.
Tang Si replied politely and courteously, "Hello, Auntie. I'm Tang Si. Ran Bao'er is here with me."
"Oh, you are Mr. Tang? Hahahaha..."
Shi Ran’s mother knew Tang Si. Tang Si and Qing Muye had previously gone to Shi Ran’s hometown to look for her, bringing them many things and giving them money. They remembered him very well.
However, Tang Si didn’t understand the meaning behind Shi Ran’s mother’s hearty laughter.
Could it be…
"Where is our Ranran?" Shi Ran’s mother asked again.
"Ran Bao’er..." Thinking of the message he had just sent, he had to explain, "Actually, Ran Bao’er didn’t drink. I had a bit. After she brought me back, she might have been tired from not resting well recently and fell asleep on the sofa. I couldn't bear to wake her, so I used her phone to send you a message. Auntie, I'm sorry, I lied to you."
"Hahaha, it’s alright, it’s alright. Ranran has been very busy with her father’s matters lately, and she has indeed been working hard. Mr. Tang, please take good care of our Ranran."
"Auntie, you’re too kind. We are... friends. It’s what friends should do, what friends should do."
"Alright then, it’s getting late. Mr. Tang, you should rest early too."
"Yes, Auntie. Goodbye."
Tang Si hung up the phone, a meaningful smile on his face.
Having experienced business wars himself, he understood people’s hearts well and naturally grasped the meaning behind Shi Ran’s mother’s words.
It was just that he couldn’t quite fathom the thoughts of that little girl, Ran Bao’er.
Returning to the bedroom, Tang Si placed the phone on the bedside table and continued to sleep, holding Shi Ran.
But heaven knew, just holding the woman in his arms made his adrenaline surge uncontrollably. His desire for her body was almost enough to drive him mad.
Tang Si, helpless, went to the bathroom to take a cold shower to calm himself down before returning to Shi Ran’s side.
That night, Tang Si held her, reluctant to fall asleep.
He knew Shi Ran wouldn't stay in Lancheng for long before leaving, and he couldn't bear it.
Shi Ran slept until she woke up naturally. When she opened her eyes, it was already eight or nine in the morning. The first thing she saw was Tang Si's pair of captivating peach-blossom eyes.