Chapter 1300: Sneaking Around
"Do you prefer boys or girls?" Lin Tian asked in return.
"I like both." Bai Shishi gave a standard answer.
Lin Tian smiled and said, "I want to have a boy first."
"Why? Are you favoring boys over girls?"
"Not really. Your dad mentioned that our first boy can take your surname. If it’s a boy, it’ll fulfill one of your father’s wishes. Also, if it’s a boy, next time we can have a girl, and the brother can protect his sister, just like I protect you all."
Bai Shishi was very pleased with Lin Tian’s answer. She gave him a kiss on the forehead and then asked, "Are you feeling uncomfortable now? Do you need my help..."
Lin Tian smiled wryly and said, "It’s alright."
Bai Shishi laughed lightly, "I figured, you’re always so unfeeling."
Lin Tian just chuckled continuously.
As he laughed, Lin Tian gently placed his hand on Bai Shishi’s face, lightly caressing her soft skin, and said deeply, "I’m sorry..."
Seeing Lin Tian suddenly become serious, Bai Shishi also became tense. "Why say sorry?"
"You’re now carrying the Lin Family’s child, yet I can’t give you a status so soon. But don’t worry! Even if I have to emigrate to a country where polygamy is allowed, I will marry you all! I’ll give you a status!"
Looking at Lin Tian’s earnest demeanor, Bai Shishi happily said, "It’s actually unnecessary. Being able to carry your child and seeing him grow up healthy and happy is more important to me than anything. You don’t need to emigrate, just register your marriage with Qingcheng. That silly girl really loves you, you’re about the same age, and you look like a married couple. It’s best that way."
Lin Tian was stunned, not expecting Bai Shishi to say that.
But the more she said it, the more guilt Lin Tian felt in his heart, not giving them a status was like an obstacle he couldn’t overcome.
Bai Shishi sincerely said, "Besides, have you thought about it? You’re now a renowned new Chinese medicine practitioner nationwide. You’ve given speeches at medical summits and even offered free consultations, your fame is high, and even foreign scholars are paying attention to you. But if you, as a practitioner, change your nationality, what will those people think of you and traditional medicine?"
Lin Tian’s lips parted slightly; to be honest, he hadn’t thought about these things at all. It was only after Bai Shishi’s reminder that Lin Tian realized how dangerous his previous idea was. He’s not afraid of being scolded, but traditional medicine can’t be hit anymore. If things really happened, Lin Tian would probably feel like a sinner and have no face to see Zhao Xuefeng and Zhao Qingtang.
"Thank you." Lin Tian looked into Bai Shishi’s eyes and said.
Bai Shishi lightly kicked Lin Tian, teasingly said, "You’ve already become my child’s father, yet you’re speaking polite words, do you consider me your wife or not? Never say it again!"
"Understood, dear wife."
"Also, Ruyan and I don’t want those statuses. As long as you love us and maybe have a few more children with you, we’ll be very satisfied."
Lin Tian lightly stroked Bai Shishi’s head, said with a trembling heart, "Silly girl."
Bai Shishi suddenly leaned forward, hugged Lin Tian’s back, aimed at his lips, and passionately kissed him.
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The next morning, Mei Ruyan was halfway through making breakfast when someone rang the doorbell outside. Liou Qingcheng opened the door and saw Miaoqiu, who was wearing a blue dress and had light makeup on.
But even with lightly applied makeup, her eyes seemed to contain a pool of water, stunningly beautiful.
"Hello, Qingcheng." Miaoqiu greeted with a smile.
"Hello, Sister Miaoqiu." Liou Qingcheng responded, honestly feeling a bit gloomy and jealous inside; yet another of Lin Tian’s women. Bai Shishi and Mei Ruyan she could accept, but this one in front of her isn’t familiar at all, how could she accept it?
"Just call me Miaoqiu. If you really want to call me sister, I should be ranked behind you." Miaoqiu said with a smile.
Liou Qingcheng called her sister because of her age. Miaoqiu called herself sister due to her ranking among Lin Tian’s women.
This sentence diminished the stranger feeling a bit.
Then, Miaoqiu took out a delicate small box from her bag, handed it to Liou Qingcheng, and softly said, "A small gift, I didn’t prepare one for Shishi and Ruyan, so keep it a secret."
"Thank you." Liou Qingcheng took the gift with a smile, and the stranger feeling diminished a bit more. She also gained a new understanding of this woman in front of her, she’s very smart, at least has high emotional intelligence.
"We’re all family now, no need to say thanks."
Liou Qingcheng smiled but didn’t open the gift box in front of her, firstly because it wouldn’t be polite; secondly, because if she opened it and didn’t like it, she wouldn’t have to pretend to like it and make them both embarrassed.
But one thing is certain, the object in this small box is certainly not cheap.
Liou Qingcheng welcomed Miaoqiu into the house, and she wandered around briefly before heading to the kitchen, watching Mei Ruyan who was frying an egg. She exclaimed in wonder, "My sister can cook now, it seems Lin Tian has trained you well, but I wonder how the taste is."
"It’s not tasty, don’t eat it later." Mei Ruyan replied lightly.
"That won’t do, I want to eat two, fry them well."
Disregarding Mei Ruyan’s expression, Miaoqiu said and ran off, afraid her sister might hit her with a spatula.
Then, Miaoqiu wandered outside unaccompanied and saw Lin Tian and Bai Shishi, practicing pregnant women’s exercises under the sun. She could also hear Lin Tian saying, "These exercises are for after three months, before that you can practice yoga, or learn some simple dance moves with Qingcheng, it’s good for you and the baby."
Bai Shishi originally wanted to whine and complain, but after hearing it’s good for the baby, her gaze became much more determined.
"Shishi." Miaoqiu leaned against the doorframe and said with a smile, "What’s it like being pregnant?"
Bai Shishi touched her belly, thought for two seconds, and said, "How to put it? It feels like life has become a bit different. Very happy."
"Seeing you like this, I also want a baby." Miaoqiu said with a smile and glanced at Lin Tian, her gaze filled with allure almost taking away one’s soul.
Lin Tian suppressed his inner desire and said, "Wanting a baby is actually simple, I think you’ll have one soon."
"Giggle... but you have to try hard for that. Shall we try hard tonight?"
Lin Tian said grumpily, "No way, going back to my parents’ home tonight."
"Aren’t you dumb? You can sneak around."