Marrying My Bestie's Ferocious Brother - He Calls Me His Baby!-Chapter 125: Family Dormitory, Plus a Nanny!
The entire banquet hall.
Everyone’s gaze was fixed on the baby in the swaddle.
Wang Xiu’e trembled, pointing at Gu An, then looking towards Lin Wan Yi.
"Did he... did he just... call me?"
The commander’s wine glass stopped in mid-air, his expression unprecedentedly shocked.
Gu Zhen Guo’s tall frame also stiffened almost imperceptibly.
Lin Wan Yi, holding Gu Ning in her arms, stood up.
She first gave Wang Xiu’e a reassuring smile.
"Aunt Xiu’e, don’t take it seriously."
Her voice was soft, yet like a spring breeze, dispelling the tension in the room.
"The child is still young and doesn’t understand anything."
"He’s just unconsciously mimicking your mouth movements, babbling along."
"When you said ’nai,’ he mimicked the ’nai’ sound. If you said ’ma,’ he would likely mimic it too."
Wang Xiu’e looked at her in a daze.
"Is... is that so?"
"Of course." Lin Wan Yi’s smile was crescent-shaped, "All children are like this, don’t be fooled by him."
The commander realized, then burst into hearty laughter, breaking the stalemate.
"So that’s it! I was wondering, how could a baby just a month old call someone!"
He pointed at Wang Xiu’e, "You just want a grandson so badly you’re seeing things!"
Wang Xiu’e’s face showed a sudden realization, and then she laughed along.
"Oh dear, look at my mind, I was really fooled by this little guy!"
She lovingly touched Gu An’s little face again.
"But this child is truly smart, those eyes are full of life!"
With that, Lin Wan Yi resolved the potential storm with ease.
But the commanders at the table looked at the two chubby little babies with changed eyes.
An unconscious mimicry?
Perhaps.
But this child’s definitely a good seedling.
The banquet ended.
In the jeep on the return, the atmosphere was nowhere near as calm.
"Sister-in-law! An An really did call grandma!"
Gu Lan’s face was flushed with excitement, holding and kissing Gu An relentlessly.
"I heard it! Loud and clear!"
Cheng Huiyun also grabbed Lin Wan Yi’s hand, so excited she was incoherent.
"Wanyi! Our An An is a prodigy! He’s going to be a great scientist one day!"
Lin Wan Yi just smiled, without rebutting.
Gu Ning in her arms moved slightly, grabbing her collar with a small hand.
Gu Yanshen, sitting in the front seat, watched her through the rear-view mirror, saying nothing.
Only Gu Zhen Guo closed his eyes from the moment he got in the car, making it hard to read his emotions.
The car arrived back at the Gu Family Mansion.
Both children were already asleep.
Cheng Huiyun and Gu Lan swiftly carried them back to their room.
In the living room, only Lin Wan Yi, Gu Yanshen, and Gu Zhen Guo remained.
Lin Wan Yi poured a glass of water, handing it to Gu Zhen Guo.
"Dad, tomorrow... I need to report to the school."
Gu Zhen Guo opened his eyes, taking the glass, and responded with a hum.
Lin Wan Yi paused for a moment before continuing.
"I plan to take An An and Ning Ning and live on campus."
"No way!"
Just as she finished speaking, Cheng Huiyun rushed out from the room, looking incredulous.
"Wanyi, are you crazy? What’s a university dormitory like? Several people in one room, noisy as hell!"
"You’re taking two babies just a month old to live there? It’s madness!"
Gu Lan also followed behind, whispering, "Yes, sister-in-law, the conditions at school are not good."
Gu Yanshen, who was originally leaning on the sofa, sat up straight.
He said nothing, but the temperature in the living room seemed to drop several degrees.
Lin Wan Yi looked at them calmly.
"The farm is now a supply base for the military district, with soldiers watching over it, I don’t need to visit every day."
"I also can’t neglect my studies."
"Living at school is the most convenient."
Cheng Huiyun was so anxious she stomped her foot.
"Convenient how! Who will help you with the kids? How can you manage alone!"
"I can manage on my own."
"You..."
"I disagree."
An icy voice interrupted Cheng Huiyun.
It was Gu Yanshen.
He stood up and walked over to Lin Wan Yi, his imposing figure carrying an undeniable sense of oppression.
"You, and the children, must stay here."
Lin Wan Yi looked up at him.
"Gu Yanshen, I’m going for school, not for fun."
The man’s jawline tightened visibly.
"Even so, you can’t."
"You..."
"Report!"
At that moment, a loud voice came from the door.
A young messenger stood at the door, saluting.
"Report, sir! An urgent notification from Beijing University Admissions Office for Comrade Lin Wan Yi!"
Everyone was stunned.
The messenger quickly walked in, handing an envelope with a red seal to Lin Wan Yi with both hands.
Lin Wan Yi opened the envelope.
A sheet of paper with printed Song font appeared before her eyes.
"Comrade Lin Wan Yi,"
"In view of your outstanding contributions to agricultural technology and your special circumstances of raising twins."
"Following a review by the Affairs Committee, we have decided to allocate an independent apartment in the family area for you."
"Additionally, a dedicated childcare worker will be provided to assist you with childcare, with salary covered by the school."
"We hope you can study with peace of mind and continue to contribute to socialist construction!"
The signature was the bright red seal of the Peking University Affairs Committee.
The living room was deathly silent.
Cheng Huiyun was speechless with her mouth open.
Gu Lan’s eyes were wide like gongs.
Gu Zhen Guo’s hand, holding a teacup, stopped in mid-air.
Independent apartment!
And a dedicated nanny!
This treatment... unheard of!
Gu Yanshen’s face, however, grew even darker.
He looked at the notification as if he wanted to burn a hole through it.
She was still determined to go.
The school had even cleared all obstacles for her.
He had no reason left to keep her here.
Lin Wan Yi put away the notification and looked at him.
Gu Yanshen was silent for a long time.
So long that even Cheng Huiyun felt the atmosphere was off.
He finally spoke, his voice hoarse.
"Okay."
He said just one word.
Then he looked her in the eyes, word by word.
"Every day, after training, I will come to the school to find you."
This was not a discussion.
It was a statement.
Lin Wan Yi’s heart was gently struck.
She nodded.
"Okay."
The next day, just at dawn.
The jeep was already waiting at the courtyard entrance.
Cheng Huiyun, eyes red, held Lin Wan Yi’s hand, stuffing a thick cloth bundle into her arms.
"Wanyi, take it! It’s better to be rich on the road than at home, don’t deny yourself outside!"
The bundle was heavy, filled with a thick stack of bills and various industrial coupons, cloth tickets, and grain tickets.
"Mom, I won’t need this much."
"Take it! It’s from your mother, just take it!" Cheng Huiyun insisted.
Gu Zhen Guo stood silently by the side throughout.
Just as Lin Wan Yi was about to get in the car.
He suddenly spoke.
"Yanshen."
Gu Yanshen stopped.
Gu Zhen Guo took out something carefully wrapped in a handkerchief from his inner pocket, and placed it in Gu Yanshen’s hand.
It wasn’t big, but had some weight.
His voice was deeper than ever.
"Give this to Wanyi."
"When outside, don’t let anyone bully her."
