My Husband, a Marshal: Conquering the Stars with My Culinary Arts-Chapter 496 - 168: Shrimp Dumplings
"This is really great news." Lin You’s expression became even softer, and after squatting down, she wanted to touch Du Xixi’s belly, which didn’t show signs of pregnancy, but hesitated with her hand extended, "It’s still too early..."
Du Xixi laughed, placing her hand gently on her belly, her tone warm with a hint of teasing, "It’s just a touch, since when has Director Lin become so cautious!"
Lin You ignored Du Xixi’s teasing. She moved her palm cautiously; even though there was a layer of clothes and a blanket, and the baby hadn’t formed yet, Lin You instinctively didn’t dare apply pressure, fearing to disturb the baby in Du Xixi’s belly.
"Xixi, you and Marshal are really quick, aren’t you? Yiyi and Er Er just turned one year old?" Lin You exclaimed incredulously. In her impression, Du Xixi and Ke Lian seemed to have a flash marriage to a flash pregnancy, and flash pregnancy to flash re-pregnancy, truly flashing all the way.
Du Xixi’s smile deepened, and once Lin You stood up again, she said softly, "Yiyi and Er Er will turn one year old in about two months, make sure to come then."
"Well, it’ll be winter break in two months. I’ll have free time, so naturally, I’ll go." Lin You nodded, staring at Du Xixi’s belly for quite a while, unable to take her eyes off, and she even replied to Du Xixi while lowering her head.
Du Xixi, amused, patted Lin You’s hand and said, "I shared this good news not for you to study my belly."
"I understand what you mean." Lin You stared a bit longer. She’s usually busy, so she doesn’t have many friends she can confide in. Counting them, Du Xixi is still the first pregnant friend around her, "You take care of the baby, and when you’re further along, just rest well at home. I’ll arrange your teaching duties."
"Then thank you." Du Xixi slightly curved her brows, speaking softly yet managing to sound lively, "I just came to let you know. You seem busy, so I won’t chat much. I’ll sit for a while and then leave."
Du Xixi’s straightforward style was precisely what Lin You liked. Seeing Du Xixi being all cute, Lin You tapped her on the forehead, then went on to handle university affairs as Du Xixi suggested.
Actually, even if Du Xixi didn’t say anything, Lin You wouldn’t have talked much with her anyway. She’s recently very busy, and taking a longer look at Du Xixi’s belly was already her limit. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢
Du Xixi sat quietly for a while, and after finishing the warm water in her cup, she leisurely got up, folded the blanket, and left silently.
She didn’t want to disturb Lin You.
Blue Star University was quiet, and as Du Xixi walked among the Mecha Soldiers, she occasionally saw some hurried students — without exception, they were all heading towards the library within Blue Star University.
They’re all such good kids who love learning.
Having been a professor for a long time, Du Xixi naturally aligned her thoughts with those of a professor. So at this moment, her heart was silently filled with emotions, with a sense of elder observing the diligent youth.
She boarded a hovercar. When Du Xixi returned to the Ke Family, it was not yet lunchtime, so Yiyi and Er Er were playing on the swings in the yard with Ke Xing. Seeing Du Xixi leisurely coming back, the two children instantly ran towards her.
"Mom!" The call came from Er Er. Though usually quiet and reserved, unlike his lively and outgoing brother, Er Er seemed to excel in learning.
For instance, in language learning, Er Er could already fluently call Du Xixi "Mom," but Yiyi still occasionally called her that, most of the time saying "Ah."
"Good boy." Du Xixi stroked her sons’ heads but didn’t bend down to pick them up. When Ke Xing came over to lift the two grandchildren, she slowly smiled and said, "Er Er is getting better at calling me; I wonder when Yiyi will be able to do the same."
Ke Xing laughed heartily twice before leading Du Xixi inside to sit down and then placing the two grandchildren on the ground. He then casually remarked, "The kids are still young, no need to rush."
"Furthermore..." Ke Xing’s casual attitude suddenly turned into a bit of grievance, "Not even talking about Er Er, Yiyi, although he hasn’t called much, at least he does once in a while. But we, as grandpa and dad, Yiyi hasn’t called us."
Du Xixi originally only mentioned it casually, but after hearing Ke Xing’s words, she felt strangely satisfied, covering her mouth and giggling for a while. Then seeing it was almost time, she said, "I’ll go check what delicious meals 2569 has prepared for lunch today."
