Chapter 1521 - 1523

Gong Ruini was half-asleep, feeling incredibly hungry.

Instinctively, she felt her stomach, "Xuran, your son is hungry."

"He said he wants to eat something."

Ever since she got pregnant, Gong Ruini never said she wanted to eat something; she always said it was her daughter who wanted to eat.

Wait a minute, something’s not right, why is the stomach flat? Gong Ruini was shocked and immediately opened her eyes, wondering where the baby had gone.

Zhao Xuran was half-asleep beside her, as he hadn’t been getting enough rest these past few days.

For example, because of her large belly, Gong Ruini couldn’t turn over on her own, so when she needed to, she would call on Zhao Xuran for help.

For instance, if her legs cramped up at night, the delicate Gong Ruini would ask Zhao Xuran to rub her thighs and calves; it wasn’t just her being pretentious.

It was really because her belly was so big that she couldn’t massage her legs by herself.

Thankfully, Zhao Xuran had the skill to rest at any time, otherwise one would really wonder how he caught up on sleep to restore his energy.

He would sit by Gong Ruini’s bed, watching his wife sleep, unable to help falling into sleep himself.

Hearing Gong Ruini say she was hungry, he instinctively replied, "What do you want to eat? I’ll make it."

Zhao Guangran was instructed to bring chicken soup for Gong Ruini and couldn’t help but overhear the conversation between Gong Ruini and Zhao Xuran.

"Ah, you’ve already had the baby, and you’re still saying Pingping wants to eat something."

"The way you talk, Pingping might start protesting." Poor little nephew, always taking the blame when in his mom’s belly, and now after being born, still taking the blame. That’s a real mom for you.

Ah, so the baby is already born? Gong Ruini breathed a sigh of relief; she was quite startled when her stomach felt a bit flat earlier.

"I just didn’t remember for a moment."

"Didn’t remember for a moment?" Zhao Guangran pursed his lips, "I think you’re just going to be silly for the next three years."

Was he calling her silly? Gong Ruini turned her head to look at Zhao Xuran.

Hmph, she’s got a safety net, she’s got backup.

No need for Gong Ruini to speak up, "Is that how you talk to your sister-in-law?"

"Do you want to chat about this with Mom and Dad?"

Was he getting too complacent, thinking his days were carefree and relaxed?

No worries, Zhao Xuran indicated he could find ways to keep Zhao Guangran busy.

"Spend more time looking at the stock market, your nephew and niece have already been born, you as their uncle should know how to act, right?"

Oh, sly Gong Ruini, at least she used to speak up for herself, but now her sidekick just jumps in on cue.

Men, really, all about their fragile friendships. Once there’s a woman, no amount of brotherhood is enough.

"Bro, don’t worry, I’ll work hard to save up for the Ivy League donation money." Zhao Guangran smugly declared he was definitely a good uncle.

See, the nephews have just been born, and he’s already preparing for their future college education.

Donation money? Zhao Xuran unceremoniously walked up to Zhao Guangran and rapped him on the head a few times, "What’s that supposed to mean?"

"Are you implying that your nephew and niece aren’t smart enough to get into an Ivy League unless there’s a donation?"

"Bro..." Isn’t it said that you’re busy lately, but you had such a quick reaction this time.

Now you’re calling him Bro? Sorry, too late, "Go check if your nephew needs a diaper change."

Ah, no way, how could a financial investment genius like him do such a thing?

His hands are made for typing numbers on a keyboard, how could they be for changing diapers?

"Learn well, because when you have kids, you’ll need to know how to do this too."

When he has kids, why should he learn? Isn’t that what a nanny is for? Zhao Guangran already decided that whenever he has kids, of course, he’ll hire a nanny to take good care of them.

Otherwise, a grown man like him, how could he have time to juggle both work and child care? That would just kill him faster.

"Bro, aren’t you planning to hire someone to take care of it?" Wait, haven’t arrangements already been made so the nanny can start right after the hospital discharge?

"You even hired two." How does he have any grounds to speak on this, Zhao Guangran thought facing Zhao Xuran.

"That’s for during the day, when we’re home, we’re the main caregivers." Zhao Xuran also wanted them to handle child care themselves entirely.

But that’s really unrealistic, they have to attend classes, and can’t completely give up their studies for the kids.

Gong Ruini had suggested taking a leave of absence and returning to school after the kids had grown up; the school would certainly agree.

Zhao Xuran put a stop to it; making Gong Ruini have kids while she was still a graduate student already put her in a difficult position.

Seeing his wife with that big belly go to classes every day, Zhao Xuran truly regretted it at times.

Especially when seeing friends around them go to club activities or parties after class, even if not living luxuriously, certainly much better than Gong Ruini.

Gong Ruini’s life shouldn’t revolve around the kids; this doesn’t mean she wouldn’t care for them but should share family responsibilities while pursuing her career.

"Bro, you??" Zhao Guangran was really surprised. It’s always said that couples should contribute equally to the family, but be it in the domestic scene or in the United States, sacrifices are usually made by women.

Especially domestic mothers who are more worn out from working to make money, then coming home to household chores, child and husband care.

Many American mothers become full-time homemakers straight after childbirth.

"I don’t want the kids to grow up missing their dad’s presence; I don’t want them to think, apart from making money, dad was just busy."

"I don’t want to miss any important moments in the kids’ lives either." Zhao Xuran had always promised this but never felt certain about it.

The company is growing, and later on, many people will depend on him, and he is responsible for both the company and its employees.

But these days while accompanying Gong Ruini to the hospital repeatedly, praying for the kids, anxiously waiting for each piece of news, he realized he had changed.

His life won’t revolve around work anymore; he’s a pillar for many but most importantly, the pillar for Gong Ruini and their children; when they are helpless, he is their only reliance.

Zhao Xuran is indeed the eldest son of the Zhao family, but from now on, his life title must include being Pingping and An An’s dad.

"I want to be the most proud dad in Pingping and An An’s eyes, the most dependable person."

Watching Zhao Xuran talk eagerly, Zhao Guangran really couldn’t understand why becoming a dad could change his big brother so much.

Even for mature and sensible Zhao Guangran, there were aspects he couldn’t grasp until he became a father himself.

"Impressive." Zhao Guangran listened in awe; although he didn’t fully comprehend, he knew if it was his big brother’s choice, his role was to support, support, and support.