Chapter 1162: Twins!
Wang Kegui was shocked and after a moment managed to say in a hushed voice, "How could this be okay?"
After all, if something could enter the collection room, it meant it was deeply cherished by Mr. Bo, and he felt uneasy accepting it.
Old Mr. Bo gave a light hum: "What’s there to be afraid of? It’s just a book, can’t I make that decision?"
He glanced at Wang Kegui’s reserved manner and placed the book in his hand: "It’s just a book, look at how it scares you."
Wang Kegui lowered his head, caressed the book cover, and murmured, "But to me, this book is precious."
The old man clicked his tongue twice, "You look promising, but I see you’re not so young anymore and are quite dashing. Yet why are you as shy as a young girl, unlike that little brat Anxi?"
Wang Kegui was taken aback and instinctively asked, "What about Anxi?"
The old man clicked his tongue again, "You don’t know? When she confessed to our Xichen, the way she acted... sweet and shameless. Precious You should learn a bit."
Wang Kegui was dumbfounded.
Old Mr. Bo looked at him with an expression as if he had never seen the world before, then said earnestly, "Xiao Lin is a girl after all. It’s been years since you two were involved. Would you rather have Xiao Lin take the initiative to pursue you?"
Old Mr. Bo chuckled, "Think about your family. I doubt Xiao Lin would be eager to marry into it."
Wang Kegui hesitated before saying, "I... am in Beicheng now, aren’t I?"
At this, Old Mr. Bo widened his eyes and sized him up, "Wouldn’t have guessed."
With a smile, he asked, "How long are you planning to stay?"
Wang Kegui hesitated again before softly saying, "As long as two years, as short as six months, not sure if it’s convenient?"
"Convenient, convenient, why wouldn’t it be?" Old Mr. Bo was overjoyed, jumping a bit in excitement.
Realizing his lapse, he then regained his composure: "Well, Little Wang, just stay at home comfortably. It’s good because Anxi is pregnant and you, being her close family, can take care of her here."
Wang Kegui naturally agreed and asked about Anxi’s condition. The old man then talked at length about his family matters in detail, leaving Wang Kegui with several lines on his forehead.
Finally, Old Mr. Bo felt satisfied, stretched comfortably, and said, "Alright, it’s settled then."
He showed his loyalty, knowing Wang Kegui loved those rare books, he deliberately picked a few more to give him. Although Wang Kegui felt uneasy, Old Mr. Bo was determined to express his authority, not wanting anyone to think he couldn’t decide on his son’s possessions.
In the end, with little resistance, Wang Kegui accepted them.
By the time they went out, it was almost evening. Lin Shuang had already left, leaving Wang Kegui somewhat melancholic. Old Mr. Bo teased him, "I told you, be more proactive. See, a good opportunity gone to waste."
Wang Kegui remained silent and did not respond.
Later, Old Mr. Bo caught Anxi and whispered, "Your uncle really is shy, like a little girl."
Gu Anxi, looking at the old man, recalled her second uncle decided not to leave, which wasn’t like him. Upon reflection, she figured it was the old man’s doing. She said nothing, but when Lin Shuang came over, she’d casually involve Wang Kegui, kindly easing his lovesickness.
However, Lin Shuang only visited once a week for about an hour each time, but that was much better than years of no contact... Though to Gu Anxi, their progress seemed like children playing house, which amused her. When she mentioned it to Madam Bo, Madam Bo also thought Wang Family’s second uncle quite innocent.
The days went by, and by early summer, Gu Anxi was almost six to seven months into her pregnancy, indeed with twins, which made her quite heavy. Bo Xichen would come home about once every two weeks, staying for a couple of nights if he could, though it was tough on Nian Yao’s father who rarely came home. Fortunately, the project was nearing completion...
As summer was drawing to a close, one evening, Gu Anxi was sitting at her desk reviewing files. Lin Shuang was drinking tea, while Wang Kegui sat on the other side reading a book, the only sound was the gentle turning of pages.
After Gu Anxi finished reading the files, just as she was about to speak, she suddenly paused and frowned.
Lin Shuang asked nervously, "What’s wrong?"
Gu Anxi, holding her belly, managed a smile, "I think... it’s time for the baby."
Though over forty, Lin Shuang had never been married and had no childbirth experience, she was momentarily at a loss. But Wang Kegui, having dealt with such matters, quickly put down his book, hurried over and supported Gu Anxi, while instructing Lin Shuang, "Quick, notify the family and bring the car here to go straight to the hospital."
Lin Shuang nodded and quickly went out to find someone.
Wang Kegui softly asked Gu Anxi, "Can you walk? If you can’t, uncle will carry you."
Gu Anxi got up, wanting to walk, but she was in too much pain.
Wang Kegui bent down, tested his stance and, feeling secure, picked her up and walked swiftly to the doorway.
Over there Lin Shuang was very reliable, having already called for help and the car had also arrived. Madam Bo practically jogged over to help get her into the car...
Everything was hectic, yet reassuring.
The car arrived at Yunxi Hospital, where the best doctors were. Since the baby was half a month early, both Bo Nianyao and Bo Xichen rushed to Beicheng. By the time they reached the hospital, the baby had already been born.
One boy and one girl, two wrinkly yet adorably pink bundles.
When Yunxi woke up, Bo Xichen was by her bedside. She blinked lightly and called out, "Uncle."
He leaned against the bed and whispered in a low voice asking if she still felt any pain. She shook her head and then gently leaned over, resting on his shoulder without saying a word or looking at the children.
Bo Xichen didn’t disturb her either; he knew she was being coquettish.
After a long while, Yunxi softly asked, "Where are the kids?"
Bo Xichen turned sideways and brought the babies out one by one from the stroller, placing them in front of her as if showcasing them, "Brother and sister."
Yunxi looked over and then almost incredulously said, "How come... they’re exactly the same."
Bo Xichen laughed, "Once they grow up, they won’t look the same."
Then, the two of them looked at the babies together, watching silently...
Mrs. Bo entered from outside and smiled when she saw them: "Xichen, look at how delighted you are."
Seeing Yunxi awake, she immediately went to take care of her, while complaining that her son wasn’t considerate enough. Bo Xichen smiled, "I can handle these matters myself."
’Of course you should.’ Mrs. Bo said joyously, "You men don’t understand the hardships of childbirth for women, it’s only right to take care of them."
After speaking, she longed to see the two little babies, never getting enough, while secretly thinking—
These two little ones look a bit more like Yunxi for now, but children change; the boy growing up might more likely resemble Xichen. However, no matter who they resemble, they’re equally beautiful.
With such genetics... Mrs. Bo wished she could immediately show off her precious grandsons to her friends and family.
During Yunxi’s stay in the hospital, it was mostly Bo Xichen who took care of her. But even when in the hospital, he handled some affairs. Four days later, they returned to Si Garden, not going back to the hospital anymore. In the remaining four days, he stayed home, accompanying his wife and children.
With two more kids, there’s no room at Mrs. Bo’s place, but the nursery at the Lan Courtyard was already set up. So, as soon as they returned home, they moved there. After giving birth, Yunxi’s health actually improved; once discharged, she could run and jump around. Her figure also recovered quickly, with her waist only slightly thicker than before in just a few days. Yet, she always felt she had gained weight...
On this day, after feeding the children, with her clothes not fully buttoned, she looked in the mirror. No matter how she looked, she felt she had gained weight. Measuring by hand, she discovered she was about six centimeters bigger, then pinched the flesh on her face, murmuring: ’Seems I really gained weight.’
At that moment, the door opened and Bo Xichen walked in.
He heard her words and chuckled, "Where did you gain weight?"
Then he reached out and wrapped her waist.
Indeed, she was fuller than before, carrying a bit more flesh, but she was just right now, having been too slim in the past.
He hugged her, lowering his head buried in her shoulder nook, speaking hoarsely: "We’ll be returning to Beicheng in a few days. Would you like to come with me?"
Yunxi felt a little shy, tried to pull away but couldn’t, he chuckled lightly not minding it.
Yunxi bit her lip, hesitated for a moment before asking, "Isn’t it said you’d be back in about a month?"
He hummed, "It’s nearly finished."
She fell silent, then after a while turned and hugged him, burying her little face in his heart, softly saying, "Then I won’t go, I’ll wait for you at home."
Bo Xichen lowered his head, feeling a torrent of warmth, wanting to say something yet sensing any words now might spoil the mood.
Naturally, their previous feelings were also very good, but this moment was especially enchanting.
Before, Yunxi might have been more like a young girl or a child, unlike now as they became parents, that feeling and taste differed from before, savored there’s a unique moving charm...
Unfortunately, during this enchanting moment, the elder brother peed in his pants, crying out loud, followed by the sister also peeing in her pants, both children crying together, their cries thunderous.
Yunxi screamed once, leaned on Bo Xichen, called out "Uncle."
He also laughed, gently helped her tidy her clothes... At this time Mrs. Bo had already come over, adeptly changing the diapers, washing the little babies’ dirty bottoms clean, and restored them to smelling fragrant.
Right now Bo Xichen stepped out, his brows and eyes still retaining the charm from earlier.
Mrs. Bo holding the sister in her arms looked up at her son, feeling a surge of indescribable tenderness.
As his mother, seeing her son’s happiness, how could she not be joyful from the heart?
Yet she naturally wouldn’t show it, merely smilingly said, "Quickly hold the brother, if no one’s holding him he’ll surely cry."
Bo Xichen bent down, easily scooping up the little guy, gave him a kiss.
Mrs. Bo said from the side: "It’s been a few days already, think of names before heading back to Beicheng."