In the room, everyone was in a panic. Usually, Shen Xiaoyan would hold Zheng Dazhuang, and he wouldn't cry, but today, even Shen Xiaoyan holding him wasn't enough. They could only pin their hopes on Zheng Wei.
Shen Xiaoyan could tell Zheng Wei had rushed back in a hurry. The fatigue on his face was too obvious. Just as she was about to say something, Zheng Wei reached out and took Zheng Dazhuang.
It was strange, but the child who had been wailing so loudly that he nearly shook the house quieted down the moment he was in Zheng Wei's arms. He didn't cry at all, just looked at Zheng Wei with bright, curious eyes.
Seeing him like this, Zheng Wei playfully swatted the little one's bottom. "I think you're just here to torment me."
Mrs. Lu was both amused and exasperated by her son's actions. She sighed, "I never thought there would come a day when a child we couldn't manage would be appeased by Ah Wei. What a rare sight."
"Don't try to flatter me. I think this brat just wants to mess with me," Zheng Wei grumbled. He was increasingly convinced that this little one was here to collect debts. He didn't know if the Lu family's son would tear down his house, but his own son might just rip off the roof.
"Aunt Na, go make him something to eat. He probably hasn't eaten yet," Shen Xiaoyan said, sitting on the bed, her face filled with worry for Zheng Wei. He barely had any time to rest.
Zheng Wei, holding his son, turned back and saw Shen Xiaoyan's worried expression. He offered her a reassuring smile, signaling her not to worry.
"How could I not worry?" Shen Xiaoyan mumbled softly.
...
After Zheng Wei ate, he coaxed the child until he finally fell asleep, and then he went to work. Shen Xiaoyan, afraid he wouldn't rest well, insisted he didn't drive himself and had the chauffeur take him.
Looking back at Zheng Dazhuang, after being coaxed by Zheng Wei that afternoon, the child had been quiet. However, as evening approached, he started to fuss again. He wouldn't be appeased by anyone except Shen Xiaoyan.
Shen Xiaoyan waved to Mrs. Lu and reached out to pick up Zheng Dazhuang. The baby sat at the foot of the bed, playing by himself.
Looking at her son, who had just stopped crying, Shen Xiaoyan gently stroked his large head and said softly, "Sweetheart, please don't disturb your daddy tonight, okay? He has to work during the day. If he doesn't sleep well at night, his body might not be able to take it..."
Zheng Wei, concerned that Shen Xiaoyan might be sleeping, had quietly pushed the door open to check if the little rascal was misbehaving. Just then, he heard his wife's tender words...
"Daddy has to go out during the day to earn milk money for you. If you bother him any more, he really won't be able to cope." Shen Xiaoyan knew exactly how tired Zheng Wei was. He was up every night dealing with things, and the dark circles under his eyes hadn't disappeared for a long time.
Zheng Dazhuang, at this age, could only cry. When Shen Xiaoyan spoke to him, he just looked at her with his big eyes. Shen Xiaoyan didn't expect any response from the child, who was less than a month old. Even though she felt the child couldn't understand her words, mother and child were connected, and he might sense her emotions.
Zheng Wei stood by the door, gazing deeply at Shen Xiaoyan. Just looking at her, the fatigue from his day's work seemed to vanish.
"Did the little rascal bother you?" Zheng Wei pushed the door open. Although he was speaking to Shen Xiaoyan, the first person he picked up was their daughter.
Now that her little brother had arrived, Zheng Wei didn't want their daughter to feel any less loved. She was still the most pampered little princess in the family.
"Daddy, you've worked hard." Baby hugged Zheng Wei's neck and pecked him on the cheek.
Zheng Wei immediately smiled.
"No, he's been very well-behaved," Shen Xiaoyan shook her head.
"Auntie, can you take Zheng Dazhuang outside for a bit?" Zheng Wei didn't want Shen Xiaoyan to be too tired. The aunt heard Zheng Wei's words and quickly took the little ancestor. To her surprise, it went smoothly this time. She expected the little ancestor to cry and scream again, but instead, he lay obediently in her arms.
"Are you tired? Did you have a whole day of meetings? Go rest for a while! Baby, come down with Mommy." Shen Xiaoyan was afraid Zheng Wei would collapse.
Zheng Wei shook his head. "It's fine. I'll rest after I eat."
"Don't push yourself too hard," Shen Xiaoyan's eyes still held a hint of worry.
"My dear wife, rest assured." Zheng Wei felt an unprecedented peace. With his beloved wife by his side and their children complete, although his body occasionally felt tired, his heart was truly more relaxed than ever before.
As these three years of life became increasingly fulfilling, the dream he had back then seemed to recede further and further, so far that he was almost forgetting it.
He held Baby and looked at Shen Xiaoyan. Just as Shen Xiaoyan looked over, they both smiled.
...
Perhaps it was because Shen Xiaoyan had chattered so much to the baby that afternoon, but that night, the little one ate and slept obediently, not causing any trouble at all. And for Zheng Wei, it was a rare good night's sleep.
The next morning, when Zheng Wei woke up, Shen Xiaoyan was lying there with her eyes open, looking at him.
Zheng Wei's heart stirred. He reached out, put his arm around Shen Xiaoyan's waist, and leaned in enthusiastically.
"Mmm, I haven't brushed my teeth yet," Shen Xiaoyan tried to push him away, but the more she resisted, the more persistent Zheng Wei became. He only let her go when her lips were slightly swollen.
"Are you rested?" Shen Xiaoyan reached out and held Zheng Wei's hand, a lingering concern in her eyes.
Zheng Wei nodded. "Yes, enough." He had been so busy taking care of the baby, doing many things himself, that he had developed a habit of sleeping little. Having slept for so long this time, his energy seemed to have fully returned.
"At noon, I'll ask Assistant Hou to remind you. Don't stay up too late! Make sure to eat on time!" Shen Xiaoyan couldn't help but urge him. She knew Zheng Wei had a lot of work to catch up on, but he had to take it slow and not neglect his health while busy with work.
"Yes, I'll remember," Zheng Wei replied, without any hint of perfunctory. He knew what Shen Xiaoyan was worried about. He wasn't alone anymore; he had two little treasures, or rather, three little treasures. His health had suddenly become paramount. If possible, he truly wished he could live to be a hundred years old.
What seemed like sentimental words in the past had now become his goal.
...
Zheng Wei's enthusiasm for his son was clearly not as high as it was for his daughter. When the receptionists learned that the CEO's young son had been born, they had prepared all sorts of cute items to promote to the CEO. However, after many days, the CEO showed no interest in inquiring, which was very strange.
"Assistant Hou, what's going on? Did the CEO prepare a lot of things before the young master was born? But these things we collected are all very cute, absolutely suitable for the young master. Look, there are even mother-son outfits. They'll look great on them!" The beautiful receptionists pulled Assistant Hou and started chattering.
Assistant Hou met their enthusiastic gazes and shook his head. "These probably won't be needed for now."
"Why?" The receptionists were very confused.
Assistant Hou didn't know how to explain. He couldn't possibly say that the young master wasn't as doted upon as the young lady.
"It's a boy, so he has to be raised a little more frugally," Assistant Hou thought this explanation was acceptable.
"I see. I always feel like our CEO's family is different from others," the beautiful receptionists said with great disappointment.
"Alright, hurry up and get back to your work. Stop gossiping here," Assistant Hou shooed them away. As he turned to head upstairs, he couldn't help but wonder. It seemed this newborn young master was exceptionally remarkable, capable of tormenting the CEO to this extent. This child was truly talented. Moreover, he was less than a month old. If he continued to have such a temper in the future, then... then he truly pitied the CEO.
...
Children like Zheng Dazhuang changed by the day, growing more handsome each day. Just as Zheng Dazhuang was becoming more and more handsome, Zheng Ping'an was also about to embark on her first day of kindergarten.
Compared to Zheng Dazhuang's simple full moon banquet, Zheng Ping'an's first day of school was a grand affair, which clearly showed the daughter's and son's status at home.
Early in the morning, Mrs. Lu had already prepared the little backpack that Baby would need. Unsurprisingly, besides a book for show, the rest were her favorite fruits and snacks.
"Baby, Grandma will pick you up at noon. The school doesn't allow parents to enter. Promise Grandma you won't cry, okay?" Mrs. Lu was very worried. Based on her research, she heard from other grandmas that it seemed every baby cried and wailed on their first day of kindergarten.
"Let's go," Zheng Wei picked up his daughter and also grabbed her rabbit backpack with two large ears, hanging it on his arm.
Compared to her grandparents' worries, Zheng Ping'an seemed exceptionally calm, completely unlike her usual adorable self at home. She looked more like a little adult.
Zheng Wei was very curious about his daughter's demeanor. In his memory, she had always been a cute little princess. Seeing her like this now, he was a bit surprised.
"Baby, are you scared?" Zheng Wei turned back and asked the little one.
The little one obediently shook her head. She rested her head on Zheng Wei's shoulder and said softly, "Daddy, can you take me out to play this weekend?"
Since her little brother was born, she hadn't been out to play for a long time. Even when she did go out, it was with her grandparents.
"Sure," Zheng Wei nodded. "Daddy is free this week."
"Okay," the little one agreed obediently.
"Baby, if you don't have enough fruit, tell the teacher. Don't hold back."
"Baby, when you play on the slide, be sure to be careful and safe?"
Mrs. Lu and Old Mr. Zheng, along with their two dogs, followed behind, constantly instructing her.
Baby nodded.
The whole family made a big fuss sending her to the kindergarten gate. The kindergarten was right by the community entrance, and there weren't many people. This kind of grand entrance for school seemed to be the first.
"Grandpa, Grandma, remember to pick me up at noon." The little one stood there. Zheng Wei personally put her backpack on her. Zheng Ping'an waved to her grandparents, hugged the two dogs, and then calmly took the kindergarten teacher's hand and walked into the kindergarten.