Chapter 811: Gu Xiaobao (9)

"Get reprimanded for my morals?"

In this lifetime, Helian Niancheng had never laughed because of his anger, but now through his son, he experienced it.

Secretary Lin brought in a new coat from outside as he tried to walk in with a serious and stern composure.

No one knew where this new coat for Helian Niancheng came from.

Helian Niancheng threw the dirtied coat to Secretary Lin before he walked to Gu Xiaobao.

Secretary Lin took the CEO's coat and left the office with a slight trace of a smile.

Gu Xiaobao knew he made a mistake. When he saw Helian Niancheng walk over, his chubby legs ran towards the door.

But how could he run when his father could catch up with him within two steps. He picked the child by his collar.

"Aiya, Dad, let me go, or I will tell Mom!"

Helian Niancheng pulled Gu Xiaobao up by his collar and brought him closer to his chest before smacking his buttocks. "A naughty boy like your mother."

"Mom is not naughty. You're the one!"

Gu Xiaobao was his mom's number one fan, so naturally, he would retort his father's words.

Helian Niancheng had Gu Xiaobao in his embrace as he took out his cell phone to make a video call.

"Lance?"

The receiving side seemed to be more shocked by the call. It was Hilda.

But when she saw the struggling Gu Xiaobao in Helian Niancheng's arms, she said, "Oh! Heaviside darling, what's the matter?"

"Grandma, Dad hit me!"

Gu Xiaobao complained immediately. Dad hit his buttocks, and he wasn't wrong about this!

"Talk. Continue speaking. Didn't you want me to get reprimanded for my morals?"

Helian Niancheng's lips curled up as he said that. Gu Xiaobao stopped struggling and instead looked at the video with a pout.

He was like a small pufferfish.

"Heaviside, you have to behave when you're there. Be good, and don't disturb your father."

Hilda's words extinguished Gu Xiaobao's hopes.

Seeing the situation, Gu Xiaobao clenched his fists and fakely rubbed at his eyes. "Aiya, Grandma won't dote on me, Dad doesn't love me, and Mom isn't here. No one loves Gu Xiaobao!"

Looking at the child's tantrum, Hilda chuckled but ignored him. "Lance, take care of him in China. Has Qingjiu been busy?"

"I heard that she's on a mission, but I don't know the specifics either."

These were the intricacies within China, not something a husband like him needed to know.

"Oh."

Hilda did not probe further. She instead waved at Gu Xiaobao with cheer. "Heaviside, be good and listen to your father. Grandma still has things to do, so I will hang up first."

"..."

Hilda hung up quickly, and Gu Xiaobao could only stare speechlessly at Helian Niancheng.

Helian Niancheng lowered his head to look at him. "Say, do you want to continue fighting? It's evident now. Your Grandma's not reliable. Your Dad doesn't love you. Your Mom isn't here. How about you find someone who loves you?"

Gu Xiaobao was speechless.

It felt like the entire world held ill intentions towards him.

His lips pinched together, wanting to cry but not being able to.

"Enough."

Helian Niancheng stopped teasing him and put him down on the ground. "I'll bring you good food after work."

"What good food?"

Gu Xiaobao forgot about the unhappiness momentarily, smiling cheerfully at Helian Niancheng.

Chapter 812: Gu Xiaobao (10)

Helian Niancheng pinched Gu Xiaobao's cheeks. "Greedy."

He was as easy to appease as his mother.

When Helian Niancheng got off from work in the evening, he brought Gu Xiaobao out for a meal.

He took the elevator to the garage directly. After securing Gu Xiaobao's seatbelt on the back seat, he drove off.

He gave Qi Yuefeng a call midway to inform them of his location.

Gu Xiaobao didn't come to China to see Qi Yuefeng and the rest since they frequently met whenever his grandparents visited him.

Gu Qingjiu and Helian Niancheng were the ones who were rarely by Gu Xiaobao's side ever since he turned one and a half years old.

For the child to live happily up until now was a sort of luck as well.

Gu Xiaobao's trip this time was also to let him and Helian Niancheng spend time together.

Since Gu Xiaobao wouldn't throw up a fuss when Helian Niancheng had to work.

Gu Xiaobao stayed by Helian Niancheng's side for a few days, and people became used to seeing him.

Before this, everyone heard that the CEO was married, but they didn't expect him to have a child.

His wife never came to the office.

So they assumed that the couple did not share a good relationship.

They didn't expect the CEO to bring his son to the office every day. The child was cheeky and energetic, but from the looks of it, the CEO doted on him.

Only half the hearts in the office were extinguished.

Since some people still could not accept being a stepmother.

But that thinking was also naive.

Naturally, there would also be those who refused to give up. The CEO was good-looking, young, and ambitious. What kind of woman wouldn't fall for him?

Furthermore, all they saw was his child. They had yet to see the mother come to the office. Wasn't this evidence of the poor relationship he had with his wife?

Alternatively, he may be a single dad.

After all, it was normal for men to have wild times when they were younger.

Many felt that way but did not dare to say it.

A few days later, during a typical weekend, Helian Niancheng was working overtime at the office.

Qi Yuefeng brought Gu Xiaobao to the aquarium for fun and sent him back. He was blowing bubbles with a bubble wand.

The entire house was filled with the shadows of the bubbles Gu Xiaobao blew.

Not long later, a white silhouette entered.

Gu Xiaobao didn't notice, but as if having telepathy, Helian Niancheng looked up to see the person he missed so dearly.

Helian Niancheng's lips curled up into a smile. The person's eyes seem to shine. With a smile, she signed at Helian Niancheng.

Gu Xiaobao was still enjoying his time blowing bubbles in front of his father...

Whoosh!

All of a sudden, Gu Xiaobao was scooped up.

"Ah... Aiya!"

As he panicked, he turned around before his eyes shone. "Mom! Mom!! Mom, you're back!"

In Gu Xiaobao's delight, he snuggled into her embrace.

Gu Qingjiu carried Gu Xiaobao happily. "Aiyo, our Xiaobao became bigger again."

As she spoke, she walked towards Helian Niancheng, about to give him a sweet kiss after so long... but Gu Xiaobao covered her mouth. "Don't kiss him. He bullied me!"

Gu Qingjiu laughed out heartily. "How did he bully you? Don't you remember that your dad brought you around to play for the past few days?"

"He said that my dad didn't care, and my mom didn't love me!"

What a petty fellow, remembering things from a few days ago.

Chapter 813: Gu Xiaobao (11)

"Your dad was saying nonsense, and you actually remembered."

Although Gu Qingjiu and Helian Niancheng were stricter with Gu Xiaobao, Gu Qingjiu still pampered the child a lot inside.

Gu Qingjiu poked at Gu Xiaobao's nose with great cheer and looked at Helian Niancheng. "Hubbby, was Xiaobao easy to take care of? I heard from Mom that you hadn't been back for the past few days. Let's go back for dinner tonight."

"Mm."

Helian Niancheng has always agreed to Gu Qingjiu, so he agreed readily.

Gu Xiaobao puffed up his cheeks. "Dad said that he would bring me to the amusement park, but he hasn't!"

Startled, Gu Qingjiu turned to Helian Niancheng. "You want to bring him to the amusement park?"

Helian Niancheng nodded. "I promised. Now that you're back, we can go together."

Helian Niancheng wouldn't go back on his words. Since he promised his son, he would definitely do it.

Gu Qingjiu thought about her schedule. "Sure, but I have to leave next week for France."

She only said simply about where she was going. Helian Niancheng remained silent for a while before nodding. "Okay."

"Aiya, it will be a fast trip. Just something small."

Gu Qingjiu did not explain further. Carrying Gu Xiaobao, she touched Helian Niancheng's hand. "Do you still have work to do?"

"Just a while. Let me pack up. You and Xiaobao can wait here for a while."

Helian Niancheng nodded slightly. Upon hearing this, Gu Qingjiu sat down with Gu Xiaobao at the side.

"Mom, when are you and dad going to give me a younger sister?"

Gu Xiaobao still thought a lot about his younger sister.

Hearing that, Gu Qingjiu was unsure if she should laugh or cry. "You want a younger sister that badly?"

"Yup! Mom will give me a younger sister as cute as me."

Gu Xiaobao thought of his younger sister, about how she would always follow behind him, calling him 'older brother.' How wonderful would that be!

"You cheeky kid, caring about looks."

But any child from her and Helian Niancheng would probably look good. She wanted a daughter, too, but she didn't have the time. She didn't get pregnant from their usual... activities. She was healthy, so it was just a matter of luck.

Right at that moment, someone called her. She picked up. "Okay, sure. Where did you put it? I will go and pick it up."

Hearing that, Helian Niancheng looked up. "What's the matter?"

Gu Qingjiu hung up the call. "I have a parcel which I bought before coming back. It's Xiaobao's present. I sent it here, and it was supposed to reach today. Now that it's here, I will go down to collect. Hubby, help me tell the people in your office that the parcel is under Gu Qingjiu."

"I will let Secretary Lin know."

Helian Niancheng called Secretary Lin while Gu Qingjiu stood up to collect the parcel.

Gu Xiaobao refused to let go of her arm. "Let's go together. Mom, together!"

Gu Qingjiu smiled in exasperated fondness and tightened her arm around Gu Xiaobao. "Okay, sure. We will go together."

After speaking, Gu Qingjiu brought Gu Xiaobao downstairs.

When Gu Qingjiu walked out of Helian Niancheng's office, Secretary Lin greeted respectfully, "Madam, they've been informed."

Gu Qingjiu expressed her gratitude. "Thanks, Secretary Lin."

"You're welcome."

Secretary Lin has seen Gu Qingjiu several times. Since he was Helian Niancheng's right hand, he knew more things than others.

Chapter 814: Gu Xiaobao (12)

At first, he wondered what kind of outstanding young lady would befit Helian Niancheng.

Only when he met said person did he realize that some things did not follow common logic.

For Gu Qingjiu to be together with Helian Niancheng showed that love was intriguing. Other people didn't matter. As long as they were together, it felt wonderful.

It was evident that Boss loved his wife. The only time he saw Boss smile was when he was on the phone with his wife.

Gu Qingjiu carried Gu Xiaobao downstairs to collect the parcel. The elevator she took was Helian Niancheng's private CEO elevator.

Only Helian Niancheng and Secretary Lin could use the elevator. All others were not allowed to use it.

When the employee, who was guarding the elevator entrance, saw the elevator being used, he initially assumed Helian Niancheng. However, when the door opened to show Gu Qingjiu who was carrying her child, he paused.

When Gu Qingjiu went up, she took the regular elevator.

Gu Qingjiu smiled lightly at the guard. When she saw the guard pause, she wanted to ask.

But she realized. The CEO's elevator was probably not something anyone could use, right?

Many people saw Gu Qingjiu coming out of the elevator.

How many employees didn't know that it was the CEO's private elevator?

The CEO rarely went to the first floor. He usually went straight to the garage in the basement. For the elevator to open its doors on the first floor, many people were excited to see him.

But when they saw a woman come out carrying a child, they were stunned.

Some of them have seen Gu Xiaobao before. Wasn't that the son of the CEO?

This woman was carrying the CEO's son...

And she looked so young. Clad in a simple lace shirt and denim shorts, she was dressed cleanly and simply. She didn't look high profile at all.

The only thing which stood out was her exquisite features, a short and tidy hairstyle alongside her fair skin.

Gu Qingjiu walked to the reception and asked. "Is there a parcel for Gu Qingjiu?"

The receptionist was observant. There weren't many dumb ones who could survive in this line of work anyway.

When he saw Gu Qingjiu walk out from the CEO's elevator, added to the speculations surrounding the boss's son, he immediately realized. He greeted with a respectful smile. "There is. Are you here to collect the parcel?"

Gu Qingjiu nodded. "That's right. I'm Gu Qingjiu."

"Good afternoon. As per our policy, please show your employment pass. If you don't have one, your identification card will do as well."

"Ah, my identification card is upstairs."

Gu Qingjiu had a small bag with her identification card when she arrived, but she left it upstairs. She felt slightly conflicted. "Can I make a call?"

"You may!"

Naturally, the receptionist wouldn't stop her.

Gu Qingjiu didn't bring her cell phone, but she knew Helian Niancheng's office number. Using the direct line, she dialed the number. When the receptionist saw the number she dialed, his eyelids twitched, and he was shaken inwardly.

That was the CEO's office number. Many women in the office knew that number, but no one dared to call it.

No one other than supervisors and high-ranking secretaries had the right to call the CEO directly. If found out, they would be reprimanded.

This woman...

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"Hello. Hubby, I didn't bring my identification card. They need it to collect the parcel..."

Gu Qingjiu didn't think as much when her call was answered.

She was completely unaware of the shock the word 'hubby' brought to the front desk people.

"Mm, wait a while."

Helian Niancheng's low voice sounded, and he hung up the call.

Gu Qingjiu, who was carrying Xiaobao, looked at the front desk. "Hold on for a while. I'm sorry."

"No worries, Madam."

At this time, no matter how dumb one was, they knew who was in front of them.

Whatever their family situation was, as long as she stood there, she was the CEO's wife, and employees like them needed to show respect.

The front desk quickly received a call from Secretary Lin.

Although he had informed them beforehand, there was the company policy to account for since Gu Qingjiu didn't have any form of identification. It was a completely different story if he called again, though.

With permission, the front desk quickly passed a parcel as big as Gu Xiaobao to Gu Qingjiu.

It looked quite heavy. It looked like it took quite some effort for the receptionist to pass the parcel even with two hands, but Gu Qingjiu easily received it with a single arm.

All the while carrying Gu Xiaobao in the other.

That arm strength was enough to make people gape.

"Thank you."

Gu Qingjiu quickly left with the parcel.

She walked to the elevator, keyed in the password, and returned to the office.

Once she left, everyone who saw her quickly started speculating.

"Gosh, was that the CEO's wife?"

"Without talking about anything else, she did look pretty..."

"Of course, she would be pretty. Do you think the CEO will find an ugly one?"

"I can't tell which part of her is good, though. She didn't even bother dressing up. What did the CEO see in her?"

"Don't intrude in their business. If the CEO hears about this, he will fire you!"

"I'm so envious that she married the CEO... and even gave birth to such a cutie. Did she save the universe in her previous life??"

"Which family's lady is she? I've never heard of her..."

"Is that your CEO's wife?"

There were many people from other companies as well who were present, equally curious about the discussion.

Helian Niancheng was a talent who only recently rose in the capital. His capabilities and judgment were top-notch, and many big shots paid attention to him.

Adding that to his secretive background, alluring appearance, and outstanding talent, numerous people were eyeing Helian Niancheng as their potential son-in-law or husband.

It was a pity that he was already married.

Many rumors were surrounding the wife of this secretive CEO. Only when they met her did they realize that she wasn't what they expected. However, it was also undeniable that there wasn't any part of her that was not befitting her husband.

But for her to have Helian Niancheng as her husband, many people gritted their teeth in jealousy behind their backs.

In the elevator, Gu Xiaobao ratted out, "Mom, in the company, there are many aunties who fancied Dad!"

He spent the past few days with Secretary Lin and managed to observe some things. Some aunties were exceptionally friendly to him. Although Gu Xiaobao was young, he understood some things.

Gu Qingjiu smiled with cheer. "Of course. My husband is so handsome. It would be weirder if no one liked him."

Gu Xiaobao was speechless.

He originally wanted Mom to reprimand Dad for fooling around with other people, but he did not expect his plan to fail.

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Not long after she brought Gu Xiaobao back up to the office, Gu Qingjiu saw that Helian Niancheng was done packing.

Seeing Gu Qingjiu, he walked over and helped Gu Qingjiu with the parcel. "What did you buy for him?"

"You will know once you see it."

They entered the elevator as they talked and arrived at the garage. Gu Qingjiu entered the car and secured Gu Xiaobao on the child booster. Gu Xiaobao pouted. "Mom, I want to sit with you."

"Be good. Your dad's driving. A child like you can only sit on the booster seat."

Gu Qingjiu tapped his nose and Gu Xiaobao could only puff up in an unhappy note as he sat on his seat.

The parcel was quite big, so Gu Qingjiu thought it was better to open it to reveal its contents.

It was a painting!

The painting was a solo portrait of Gu Xiaobao. Exquisitely painted, it was colored using special paints that emitted faint floral fragrance.

"When I was in South Africa, I met an artist who painted using flowers. I thought it was unique so I passed him Xiaobao's photo for him to paint a portrait."

Seeing that it was only a painting, Gu Xiaobao turned around with disinterest.

Helian Niancheng looked at the painting before praising, "Not bad."

Calling him a wife-praising maniac was not an exaggeration.

Gu Qingjiu was seated on the front passenger seat. She fished out a box of sour candy from her bag and tasted it.

She didn't think it would be too sour but it turned out to be insanely sour.

Gu Qingjiu's expression twisted at the sourness. She originally wanted to give Gu Xiaobao a piece but seeing that Helian Niancheng didn't notice the change in her expression, she quickly regained her calm...

...And picked a piece up to feed Helian Niancheng. "Hubby, here, this tastes good."

Without realizing anything, Helian Niancheng lowered his head and ate the candy.

Helian Niancheng was speechless.

But she had to praise his ridiculous ability to remain calm. Seeing the lack of expression on his face, Gu Qingjiu guffawed.

Seeing that, Gu Xiaobao poked his head forward. "Mom, what are you eating? I want it too!"

Gu Qingjiu kept the candy and couldn't resist laughing. "You can't. It's too sour."

With great difficulty, Helian Niancheng swallowed the candy without any expression as he started the car. "Your mom is mischievous."

Gu Qingjiu was gleeful. "Hubby, I was just teasing you!" she exclaimed as she leaned forward to peck on Helian Niancheng's cheeks.

Gu Xiaobao immediately whined. "I want a kiss too! I want a kiss too!"

Gu Qingjiu turned back but it couldn't be helped that Gu Xiaobao was too far. "I will kiss you when we get back."

"Hmph!"

Gu Xiaobao crossed his arms at the back seat, looking unhappy.

Mom was always perfunctory towards him. Why was she able to kiss Dad but not him? When they reached home later, she wouldn't kiss him anymore.

Dad was so hateful! Always occupying Mom's attention!

She called home to let her parents prepare for the meal.

Gu Qingjiu even called Yu Bao'er to see if she had time to catch up.

However, Yu Bao'er was traveling with Huo Yingcheng.

Sure. Ever since Yu Bao'er and Huo Yingcheng started dating, they stuck to each other like glue and it was rare to catch a glimpse of either of them.

Love made people sweet.

Chapter 817: Gu Xiaobao (15)

Gu Qingjiu stayed at home for a few days and decided to fulfill Helian Niancheng's promise to Gu Xiaobao first.

The two of them brought Gu Xiaobao to the amusement park.

Gu Xiaobao was not too interested in the amusement park. He just wanted to try something new as a family of three.

With Helian Niancheng's looks and Gu Xiaobao lovable appearance...

Many women's envious glances were thrown towards Gu Qingjiu's direction.

They probably wanted to kick Gu Qingjiu away and replace her as the woman next to Helian Niancheng.

Especially since amusement parks were places which couples frequented, many couples looked on at the blissful family of three with green eyes.

With Gu Qingjiu back for a few days, they wanted to do some married couple things as well.

But Gu Xiaobao was exceptionally scheming as he clung onto Gu Qingjiu, only leaving when Qi Yuefeng came in to coax him when it was time to sleep.

A few days passed in that manner and Gu Qingjiu had to leave for France.

Her task this time was relatively easy, and it was estimated that she would be back within a week.

But there was a tiny mishap that happened that she had to stay in France for a month.

Gu Xiaobao had already returned to Penalan by then.

Gu Xiaobao's mom, who promised him that she would be back to keep him company, didn't come back. It was not difficult to picture how sad Gu Xiaobao was.

Helian Niancheng called her several times as well. Nothing much was going on but recently, Gu Qingjiu felt that her condition was terrible.

Not terrible... just random bouts of discomfort. She even vomited when she took the plane back.

This never happened to Gu Qingjiu before.

When she returned to the capital, she went to the hospital for a check. The results stunned her.

She was pregnant again.

One month pregnant.

Which coincided with the few nights they had before she left for France.

The results of Helian Niancheng's sowing of seeds were finally showing...

When Gu Qingjiu first heard the news, she was elated.

She wasn't against having another child. Gu Xiaobao wanted a younger sister, anyway.

In private, Gu Qingjiu hoped that it would be a daughter. But then, she wouldn't mind if it was a son too.

When she arrived home, she excitedly revealed the news to Helian Niancheng. "Hubby, I'm pregnant again!"

"You're pregnant?"

Helian Niancheng was startled. His rare trembling hand moved to rest on Gu Qingjiu's stomach. "From last month?"

Gu Qingjiu nodded. "Mm. I think so. No wonder I've been feeling unwell recently. I even vomited on the plane today."

Hearing that, Helian Niancheng frowned. "Is it very uncomfortable?"

"I think it's normal since I was busy in France for a while."

Helian Niancheng spoke with displeasure, "Your missions need to stop. I don't care how. Now that you're pregnant, go to Penalan and rest. Xiaobao was kicking a fuss about wanting to see you and you know his temperament too."

Gu Qingjiu nodded. "I will go back to Penalan then."

The view and air were good there—a good place to rest for pregnancy.

She had already completed her tasks, for now, so she didn't have to feel guilty this time when she called Lu Ziyang.

When Lu Ziyang found out that Gu Qingjiu was pregnant again, he felt an incoming headache.

However, getting pregnant was normal. Gu Qingjiu completed her missions well. Now that she was pregnant, he could only give his blessings.

Chapter 818: Gu Xiaobao (16)

When Gu Xiaobao found out that Gu Qingjiu was pregnant again, he was beyond himself.

He had been harping around Gu Qingjiu about his younger sister—of a doll-like younger sister.

But he stopped after a while and even started hating this younger sister.

Because Gu Qingjiu's pregnancy this time was worrying.

When she was pregnant with Gu Xiaobao, it wasn't so difficult for Gu Qingjiu. Now, she vomited frequently and became picky with food. There were quite a few foods that she refused to touch.

Retching several times a day became a common sight.

The doctors said that these were common signs of pregnancy and had nothing to do with a person's health condition.

In other words, no matter how uncomfortable it was, Gu Qingjiu could only endure.

Gu Xiaobao was originally cheery at his mother's pregnancy. However, when faced with the sight of Mom's pale complexion as she retched, he cried. "Wahhh... Wuu... I don't want a younger sister anymore. I don't want her. She's not cute at all. She's making Mom so miserable. Wahh..."

In the end, Gu Qingjiu had to placate Gu Xiaobao. The people around placated Gu Xiaobao as well, saying that the side effects were normal and that she would get better after a while.

They even suggested Gu Xiaobao to treat his mother better since he knew how hard it was for her.

It was a good way to educate a child.

Gu Xiaobao was three and started kindergarten.

Ever since Gu Qingjiu got pregnant, every day after his kindergarten, Gu Xiaobao would bring his mother for a stroll in the garden and cheer her up with things that happened in his school.

He knew that there were times his mother would get so upset that she wouldn't eat and even had frequent tempers.

Seeing that Gu Qingjiu's pregnancy symptoms were serious this time around, Helian Niancheng specially allocated his work to others for the next few months. He rushed through countless nights for a month before he could finally rest assured as he put down his work to return to Penalan to care for Gu Qingjiu.

Qi Yuefeng and others followed as well, making use of both eastern and western methods to take care of Gu Qingjiu.

Gu Qingjiu felt distinctly off after getting pregnant, but she just couldn't stop herself.

She would get angry randomly, but it was not because she wanted to. There was just an unbearable pressure pressing on her heart.

As much as she tried to calm herself, the words she said were often aggressive.

But with Xiaobao always by her side, Gu Qingjiu tried her best to hold it in and to remind herself that it would pass in time.

Everyone knew that this pregnancy was hard on Gu Qingjiu and speculated that it might be a baby girl.

There was technology in the country to check for the baby's gender, but Gu Qingjiu didn't go. She wanted to go with the flow. Either gender was good.

But Qi Yuefeng and the rest anticipated that it would be a girl.

It was such a fierce temperament, that it even affected her mother.

After five to six months, when the baby bump got bigger, Gu Qingjiu felt better.

Gu Xiaobao was slowly growing up. It felt quite good to have time to spend time with her son.

Many times, the family of three would go out for strolls together. That sight was exceptionally beautiful. The three of them holding hands, with one more in her stomach.

Those were the rare moments when Gu Qingjiu felt calm.

Until the date of childbirth.

It was a normal day. Gu Qingjiu was eating dessert when she felt a sudden pain in her stomach.

After giving birth once, she naturally knew what was going to happen and immediately called for people to send her to the hospital.

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Helian Niancheng accompanied her. While Gu Xiaobao was at his kindergarten.

The delivery wasn't as smooth as it was for Gu Xiaobao. Gu Qingjiu struggled in the hospital for a long time.

The labor started in the morning and the child was not out yet even in the evening.

Probably realizing something, Gu Xiaobao kicked a fuss about wanting to see his mother after returning from kindergarten. Unable to shake him off, his family eventually brought him to the hospital.

The moment Gu Xiaobao arrived, Gu Qingjiu felt herself escape the doors of hell. The child was finally out.

"Wahhhhh..."

The wails of the infant rang out. The worried group outside finally heaved a sigh of relief.

When they rolled Gu Qingjiu out, a group of people rushed forward to see her.

Helian Niancheng only had Gu Qingjiu in his eyes and mind. The silent man had already stood outside for the entire day.

He could hear Gu Qingjiu's painful screams and those sounds clung onto him as they tore at his heart.

Seeing Gu Qingjiu once again, there was a sheen of perspiration on the usually indifferent and proud man. "No more after this."

Gu Qingjiu nodded miserably. "I'm never giving birth again!"

Gu Xiaobao rushed forward. Seeing the terrible state of his mother, he cried. "Wah... Mom, what happened to you? Mom, are you okay?"

Gu Qingjiu spent great effort to stroke Gu Xiaobao's head. As she was rolled into the ward, she comforted Gu Xiaobao, "Xiaobao, I'm okay. I will get better with some rest."

How was Gu Xiaobao expected to believe those words?

His mom had a terrifyingly pale complexion and was drenched in her sweat. Her wet hair stuck to her face and there was no color to her face.

Just looking at it was frightening enough.

She appeared completely dazed too.

Afraid that the sight would distress him further, Hilda quickly scooped him up and comforted him while instructing the others to keep an eye on the newborn.

The doctor offered his congratulations. It was a baby girl.

Many people were delighted when they heard that it was a girl.

After all, now that they had Gu Xiaobao, a girl would naturally be the best thing that could happen.

After people offered their words of comfort to Gu Qingjiu, they left the ward to visit the newborn.

Helian Niancheng stayed by Gu Qingjiu's side. She smiled weakly at him. "Not going to see the baby?"

Helian Niancheng shook his head. "Not going. I will keep you company."

It was the same when Gu Xiaobao was born. He didn't take the first opportunity to see the baby and instead stayed by her side.

Looking at his mother, Gu Xiaobao became increasingly upset the more he thought about it.

If he never wanted a younger sister, Mom wouldn't have to give birth and they wouldn't be this upset.

The root of all this was himself!

Gu Xiaobao eyed Helian Niancheng beside him. No. He wasn't going to unjustly take all the responsibility.

Suddenly, Gu Xiaobao shook Helian Niancheng's leg and sobbed. "It's all your fault. If it weren't for us, why would Mom have to give birth to this useless younger sister! If anything happens to Mom, it will all be your fault!"

Helian Niancheng was speechless.

This vexing son. He wanted to beat him up.

Gu Qingjiu was speechless.

She was dying of laughter inwardly. 'Son, please. Your mother is already miserable, stop trying to make me laugh.'

Even laughing was painful for her now.

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It took a while to placate Gu Xiaobao before he finally let go of his father and was taken away to see his younger sister.

Gu Xiaobao was shocked when he saw his younger sister.

A tiny child, bundled up, was lying in the incubator sleeping soundly.

However, she was red all over and slightly wrinkly since she was a newborn. In other words, it was miles away from the younger sister Gu Xiaobao imagined.

"Wahhh... why is she so ugly!!"

Why was she so ugly? She was so ugly it broke his heart.

Qi Yuefeng was so angry she laughed. "What ugly? Look at her features. Big eyes and a small mouth, she's going to be a beauty. After a month when her features open up, your younger sister will look pretty."

Although Gu Xiaobao was knowledgeable, there were still things about biology which he didn't understand.

He was stunned that he didn't understand the meaning of features opening up.

He thought about grandmother's words for a while before the sobbing continued. "Why did Mom have to endure the pregnancy for so long to give birth to such an ugly younger sister...? How am I supposed to bring her out in the future?"

His eyes were rimmed in red, and he looked serious about his words.

Hilda and Helian Niancheng's father were unsure if they should laugh or cry.

Gu Xiaobao had always been excessively concerned about appearances.

It was a relief that Gu Qingjiu wasn't around. If she was, she would have reprimanded Gu Xiaobao.

Saying that your younger sister was ugly... But then, you were as ugly when you were young!

Now that she was born, it was time to think of a name for her.

Her official name was a little hard because there were many opinions.

On the other hand, her unofficial name was easy. Using the same inspiration from Gu Xiaobao's name, her name would be Gu Xiaobei.

Combined, their names would be Baobei (Treasure). A convenient way to remember and call.

After a long time, it was Gu Qingjiu and Helian Niancheng who eventually decided the name.

Her English name would be Deborah while her Chinese name would be Helian Yumo.

Compared to his son's name, Helian Niancheng spent considerably more effort picking a name for his daughter.

But Gu Xiaobao didn't have time to argue with his father since he finally took back his biases against his younger sister. Now, the first thing he would do after kindergarten would be to see Gu Xiaobei.

Just like what Qi Yuefeng said, Gu Xiaobei's features started to open up after a week.

She didn't look as wrinkly.

But in Gu Xiaobao's eyes, she was still as ugly.

They wondered if Gu Xiaobei would feel tiresome when she realizes that her older brother was an appearance freak.

Although he kept calling his younger sister ugly, he still kept asking for her every night.

And kept his mother and younger sister company when he had time.

After a month of rest from giving birth, Gu Xiaobei's features started showing traces of her charm.

Not mentioning others, her eyes were doe-like–similar to Gu Xiaobao's. Her eyes twinkled and her long lashes cast a shadow below.

However, Gu Xiaobei loved sleeping, much to Gu Xiaobao's dismay.

Gu Xiaobei seemed to be sleeping constantly.

Gu Xiaobao asked his mother in confusion, "Mom, why is she always sleeping?"

"Your younger sister is too young, so she needs to rest to regain her energy."

Gu Qingjiu coaxed, "When she grows bigger, she will be able to play with you."

After the child's birth, Gu Qingjiu's symptoms disappeared, and her mood relaxed considerably.

After a month of rest, Helian Niancheng who had accompanied Gu Qingjiu for the past few months had to return to work. As for Gu Qingjiu, she would probably have to stay until Gu Xiaobei weaned.