Huh?
The tears that were about to fall from Chi Ruanli’s eyes stopped instantly. She looked up with teary eyes and said,
“You mean… I’m pregnant with… triplets!”
After speaking, she looked at the doctor with hopeful eyes.
Sheng Yanqing’s hands had clenched into fists, his palms full of sweat as he stared at the doctor with a serious expression.
After hearing the confirmed answer, his beautiful phoenix eyes were immediately filled with joy. Regardless of the people around them, he leaned down and kissed Little Woman’s soft lips again and again.
Medically speaking, the probability of naturally conceiving triplets was one in 700,000—so low it was comparable to winning the lottery.
Upon suddenly hearing the news of triplets, both of them were so happy they lost themselves completely, hugging each other and whispering for a long time, their hearts overflowing with warmth.
Early the next morning, Sheng Yanqing took Chi Ruanli and boarded a flight back to Beijin.
After landing, the driver who came to pick them up directly drove the Cayenne to Qingyuan Villa.
As soon as the car stopped, Chi Ruanli, who had been asleep the entire ride, slowly woke up and asked in a slightly nasal voice, “Where is this?”
“My place. You’ve been here before,” Sheng Yanqing said, looking at her sleepy, confused expression with undeniable fondness.
Chi Ruanli did not act shy or hesitant. She was alone in Beijin, and her current apartment was shared with others. She was afraid she would not be able to take good care of the triplets if she lived alone.
However, she had her own thoughts. When Sheng Yanqing once again tried to take her to the master bedroom,
Little Woman spoke first, “Let’s not sleep in the same room. Just arrange a guest room for me.”
“Why, Ruan Baby?” the dignified President Sheng panicked.
In Harbin, they had been sleeping in the same bed—so why were they suddenly separating after coming home?
After having held his wife while sleeping for two days, Sheng Yanqing was now experiencing mild separation anxiety. He forcefully wrapped his arm around her waist and insisted on bringing her inside.
Chi Ruanli did not push him away. Instead, she gently hugged him in reassurance before speaking softly,
“Don’t be anxious. I just think everything happened too suddenly… too fast.”
She found it hard to fully accept it all and feared it might all just be an illusion. She had no sense of security.
“Let’s start from dating,” she said.
It would give both of them some breathing space—to seriously consider whether their feelings were real love, or simply the result of a chance encounter and an accidental pregnancy, driven only by responsibility.
She naturally liked him, and she could feel his feelings for her too.
But she was afraid that what existed between them was mostly responsibility.
If that were the case, it would not be pure.
And she would rather not have impure love at all.
Seeing the determination in those bright deer-like eyes, Sheng Yanqing naturally did not dare refuse. He only insisted that she sleep in the master bedroom while he moved to the study.
As long as they were under the same roof, there was no need to worry about not sharing the same bed.
Little Woman would eventually understand his feelings.
The self-assured President Sheng quickly convinced himself of this—but at night, he still lingered in the master bedroom and refused to leave.
After Chi Ruanli finished showering and came out, she saw Sheng Yanqing lying at the end of the bed, his chin resting on his hand as he looked at her pitifully, like a big dog waiting to be petted.
Chi Ruanli was instantly charmed. She ran over and rubbed his short hair. The man did not resist at all; instead, he leaned into her hand.
After she had petted him enough, Sheng Yanqing rested his head on her lap, burying his face near her abdomen, calling her “Baby, Ruan Baby” nonstop.
Chi Ruanli clearly understood what he was thinking but said nothing, continuing to dry her hair.
After a moment of silence, President Sheng could not hold back anymore and said in a muffled voice,
“Ruan Baby, can we still sleep together tonight?
I held you every night in Harbin. If we suddenly separate, I’m afraid you won’t sleep well!”
Hearing this, Chi Ruanli laughed softly. She suspected he was the one who could not sleep.
But she did not expose him. She simply pointed at the hairdryer and said casually, “Help me dry my hair.”
Sheng Yanqing thought she had agreed, so he quickly got up. After testing the temperature with his hand, he began drying her hair carefully.
“Is this strength okay?” he asked softly while touching her soft hair.
It was his first time drying someone else’s hair, and he was afraid of hurting her. Only after she nodded did he relax.
“Baby, you smell so good!” he said suddenly.
They clearly used the same shampoo and body wash, yet on her it smelled completely different—so sweet.
Sheng Yanqing buried his face in her neck, his thin lips brushing her skin as he kissed her lightly.
Seeing things gradually spiral out of control, Chi Ruanli let out a soft whimper and quickly held his head.
Their eyes met. His beautiful phoenix eyes were full of affection, no longer the usual sharpness or calculation.
Chi Ruanli was no better; her exposed skin had turned faintly pink. She closed her eyes briefly and said softly,
“You should go back to your room.”
Sheng Yanqing’s handsome face immediately fell. He buried his face in her chest and complained, “Didn’t you agree we’d sleep together tonight?”
Chi Ruanli was both amused and exasperated. She placed her hand on his neck soothingly.
“Don’t make things up. I never said a word about it.”
Then she added in a spoiled tone, “It’s already ten. Baby needs to sleep. I’m tired too. Go back to your room, okay?”
Seeing that acting spoiled did not work, President Sheng switched tactics.
“Then I’ll lull you to sleep. I’ll leave after you fall asleep.”
Chi Ruanli looked at him for a while, then her deer-like eyes curved into crescent moons, mischievous like a little fox.
“Fine. Go heat me a glass of milk. I’ll sleep after I drink it.”
President Sheng happily got up to go downstairs. But the moment he stepped out of the bedroom, the door slammed shut behind him and locked with two clicks.
Then, Little Woman’s laughing voice came from inside,
“President Sheng, good night!”
Without hesitation, she climbed into bed and lay down.
The bed was filled with Sheng Yanqing’s scent. She hugged the pillow, took a satisfied breath, and fell asleep sweetly.
Outside the door, Sheng Yanqing was so angry he laughed.
Did Little Woman forget this was his house? Did she think a lock could stop him?
He was just about to call Uncle Zhao for a spare key when he suddenly chuckled at himself.
Forget it.
Not worth the trouble.
There was plenty of time ahead.