Chapter 1106 - 1078: Shredded Paper Puzzle
Although everyone thinks differently, the adults in this room have reached the same consensus: once a child joins the Yu Family, they are considered one of their own. Everyone in this family is firm in their belief that the emotional bonds of a family can make up for any genetic flaws, ready to challenge this so-called genetic struggle.
In the small room, Panpan tiptoed from the door back to the bed. He had heard all the adults’ words, hiding under the quilt with tears streaming.
No one knew how long it had been before Panpan heard the door open, followed by footsteps. His father walked to his bedside and sat down, holding his small hand.
Father is forever the most reliable presence. Feeling his second brother’s arrival, Panpan scooted a little closer to him, sensing his dad’s hand holding his, his heart gradually settling down.
His surname is Yu; he is the child of Yu Mingyi and Dong Yi. He wants to be part of this family, and no one can take him away. He cannot disappoint Mom and Dad...
With these thoughts, Panpan drifted into dreamland, while his second brother lovingly gazed at his sleeping son. Throughout his life, he had faced many impossible challenges, and now he was ready to face another.
Da Yi came over, and his second brother looked at her apologetically. He had intended to give her a comforting home, but his inadequacy meant Da Yi had become a stepmother, necessitating years of devotion to Panpan.
Da Yi smiled at him, then gently touched Panpan’s cheek with her fingertip.
"You know, from the first glance at Panpan, I particularly liked him. It’s an inseparable feeling. I particularly dislike when people say raising a child is about reaping returns. In reality, the growth and joy inherent in raising a baby surpass everything. Thank you, second brother, thank you for giving me such a wonderful Panpan."
His second brother’s expression relaxed, "It’s me who should thank you."
"I thought you would object," in the study, Mrs. Yu said to Mr. Yu.
"Why would I object? As a father, naturally, I wish for my son to live easily, but this is not an era of peace and stability; it’s about more people striving in unseen places. The younger couple is still young; having a common goal to strive for may not be bad for this newly formed family. A man should face trials and withstand challenges."
"Call the youngest and check on Qian."
"Can’t get through; both their phones are off. I might as well go take a look?" As parents, they worry. Once they’ve worried about the second child, they’ll worry about the youngest.
"No need, those two have a backbone; they’ll contact us once things settle down. Don’t go disturbing them."
Mr. Yu looked out the window. Another year had passed; all his sons had grown up with responsibilities that made him proud. No one’s life is smooth sailing. He’s happy that his children all show wisdom in facing storms.
"I’ve grown old..." Mr. Yu sighed for the first time.
Mrs. Yu laughed, "Not old, not old, you’re still young. If today you hadn’t let the second brother raise Panpan, then you’d truly be old."
"Since I’m not old yet, let’s celebrate our grandson’s safety with some braised pork tonight, and let me have a few drinks?"
Hey, darling, don’t go, come back, let’s talk about it! You promised, you’re still not considered old, right?
...
Legend has it that one day, One suddenly disappeared for three days.
Right after Mr. and Mrs. One miraculously accomplished what outsiders deemed impossible, they vanished.
Some speculated that the newlyweds were off on a short trip, relaxing at scenic spots, hiking or visiting some well areas.
In reality, they didn’t. These three days were spent entirely at home by Yu Minglang and Qian.
To be precise, they were spent in indescribable moments.
Apart from eating, sleeping, and feeding Beauty, there was nothing else.
On the first day, he used his method to erase her thinking, effectively brainwashing her.
On the second day, she clung to him, trying not to overthink.
On the third day, she slept the entire day, and he sat beside her, holding the family’s newest member, Beauty, quietly guarding her.
She looked like a sleeping beauty, not waking until the afternoon.
Physical fatigue alleviated emotional depression, as her stomach growled.
Her body was exhausted, but her spirit felt reborn, with time naturally flowing through her heart, calm and free from depression.
The tightly drawn curtains blocked the sunlight; as she quietly sat up, Yu Minglang chased Beauty around the bed, with Beauty holding his bath towel.
Man and dog frolicked merrily until both froze when they saw her wake.
Qian saw Beauty’s mischievous gaze and Yu Minglang’s embarrassed expression.
Such human warmth, Qian tugged at the corner of her mouth.
Back to humanity, she returned.
"I think you need this." She threw him the towel blanket covering her, and with it, Yu Minglang seemed divinely aided, casually tying it to cover himself before energetically continuing to chase the dog.
"Beauty, come here! Tonight your chicken leg is canceled, yes, you’ll have to go vegetarian for the next few days! Who told you to spy on my wife!"
"She’s a female, if anyone’s spying, it’s on you. While I was asleep, did you let her watch?" Qian propped her chin, watching him tease the dog, feeling immensely relieved inside.
Mental wrestling, rewarding good, punishing evil, acting justly...
These events were only a small part of her life; her entirety lay in this man’s arms, in the home they built together.
As for those past entanglements she indulged in, they were someone else’s business now. She did what she had to do; now she must escape that empathy and return to her own life.
"Let’s go, wife, take you to a feast~ Today we’ll milk Yu No. 2 dry, today we get paid, second brother has so much money, we’ll feast off him~" Yu Minglang observed her expression, his heart finally settling down.
He’s finally pulled her out of it.
"Yeah, won’t stop until we’ve eaten half of his salary this month. Come on, have second bro treat us to a seafood feast!"
Qian revealed the most relaxed smile she’d had in three days looking at him.
Eldest brother called, and Yu Minglang got up to answer the call, while Qian started stretching. Despite feeling tired these past three days, she also felt fulfilled. With those negative emotions gone, she felt a newfound clarity and ease.
"Brother, yeah, yeah, my dear Qian is fine, how’s the child now?"
Eavesdropping on Yu Minglang chatting with his brother, Qian roamed casually around the room.
Suddenly, her eyes landed on the paper puzzle on the table, moved by the contents she saw.