Chapter 141: Chapter 134: Returning to Beijing
Checked it out, it’s a wet diaper.
Both of them quickly changed the baby’s diaper. Speaking of this task, Su Xiaomeng really learned faster than Yin Shixiu.
Perhaps it’s because Su Xiaomeng is recklessly bold, while Yin Shixiu is overly cautious, deeply afraid of hurting the baby.
Fortunately, the siblings didn’t cry loudly, but after changing diapers, they refused to sleep, becoming quite energetic.
Yin Shixiu came out of the shower, only to see the little ones already occupying his bed, lying there one after another.
Two-month-old babies still can’t crawl, even when they lift their heads, it only lasts a few seconds before dropping down again.
Su Xiaomeng turned the little ones over, fearing the "lying" position might press on certain organs.
Flipping them, the siblings were like turtles unable to turn over, lying on their backs, waving their clenched fists, with bent little legs.
"Ah... ah..."
"Ah..."
Huang Huang called out, and Shuangshuang followed suit, not knowing what they were calling about.
Su Xiaomeng sat cross-legged on the bed, her eyes barely open.
Days of taking care of the babies are truly marked by counting fingers to get through.
Yin Shixiu climbed onto the bed and pulled Su Xiaomeng into his arms, kissing her forehead, "You sleep, I’ll watch."
But afraid to sleep, fearing the babies might roll off.
Yin Shixiu came, tenderly hugging Su Xiaomeng into his arms, kissing her forehead, "I’ll watch, you sleep."
"Hmm..."
Su Xiaomeng didn’t stand on ceremony, she wrapped her arms around his waist and closed her eyes, resting in his embrace.
Shuangshuang and Huang Huang seem to particularly like Yin Shixiu; as long as he’s nearby, the two keep their gaze fixed on him.
Waving their hands and feet with bodies tilted, they look as if they are scooting toward him.
Yin Shixiu moved Shuangshuang close to himself, with Shuangshuang’s little hands, not able to grasp anything, scratching at his hand, wanting to hold it.
Huang Huang even more so, once close, he continued to wave nonstop...
Yin Shixiu slightly frowned, somewhat doubtful, pondering if after returning to Beijing, he and Meng Meng could take good care of these two little ones.
Thick curtains slowly revealed a thin layer of morning light.
Yin Shixiu held Su Xiaomeng with one arm, the other placed in front of Shuangshuang, both hands and legs curled up, mimicking a tree kangaroo, while Huang Huang lay on his stomach, limbs bent, but in a spread-out position, occasionally jerking!
When Su Xiaomeng awoke and saw this scene, she paused for a moment, then felt a strange sense of touch in her heart.
Gently and quietly, she moved Shuangshuang and Huang Huang to the crib, adjusted the thin blanket over Yin Shixiu, and finally left the bedroom.
Su’s mother seeing Su Xiaomeng up so early, raised an eyebrow, "What’s up? Didn’t sleep well?"
Su Xiaomeng rubbed her eyes; surely sleep wasn’t good, with two babies waking multiple times throughout the night, sometimes luckily, they staggered their awakenings.
Plus, she had an argument with Yin Shixiu before.
Overall, no restful sleep.
But last night... although not having slept well, her mindset changed considerably.
"Hmm... Are you making breakfast?"
Su Xiaomeng asked, standing at the kitchen door, looking at her mother.
"Yes, your dad will be up soon."
"Mom, let me help you."
Su’s mother was taken aback for a moment, then saw Su Xiaomeng taking an apron from the side and putting it on.
She approached, "Frying eggs? Let me do it."
Su’s mother stepped aside to give her space.
Frying an egg isn’t difficult, but Su Xiaomeng truly didn’t like cooking, and unless absolutely necessary, she wouldn’t enter the kitchen.
"Keep the heat low, otherwise, the egg whites will burn, and the yolk won’t cook."
Su’s mother advised from the side.
"Oh, no wonder why mine never turns out like yours do."
Su Xiaomeng realized.
Su’s mother watched her seriously, tucking her loose hair behind her ears.
"Want to learn how to cook?"
Su Xiaomeng pursed her lips, then nodded.
Su’s mother could roughly understand the reason and did not tease her about it.
Back in the day, she was also a young lady who didn’t touch cooking, and now she was a matron comfortable with household chores.
No clear why she changed, but she certainly knew in her heart.
Yin Shixiu indeed awoke late, not until after eight did he open his eyes.
Upon waking, he saw Su Xiaomeng sitting on the bedroom’s chair, feeding the baby.
He propped his head up, watching her.
Such a scene is truly fascinating; clearly, he still felt somewhat like a child, yet there was one baby in her arms, and another lying in the crib.
Noticing Yin Shixiu’s gaze, Su Xiaomeng looked up and smiled at him, "Awake?"
Yin Shixiu nodded.
"Hurry up and have breakfast."
Yin Shixiu didn’t respond, but gestured with his mouth toward the crib, "First one or second one?"
"Second one."
Yin Shixiu watched her long hair tied, loosely and softly, wearing a plain T-shirt and light-colored jeans...
"Why do you keep staring at me?"
Yin Shixiu stretched, got off the bed, approached her, squatting down to be at her eye level, "Is it my illusion?"
"...What?"
Su Xiaomeng had a feeling he wasn’t going to say anything that would make her happy.
Yin Shixiu curled his lips, "It’s nice to see you’re finally acting a bit like a woman..."
Su Xiaomeng blushed slightly. Just as she was about to retort, he kissed her, leisurely and contentedly heading into the bathroom.
Leaving only Su Xiaomeng with flushed cheeks.
She lowered her head to meet Huang Huang’s wide eyes staring at her while he sucked milk energetically.
Su Xiaomeng snorted, "What are you staring at? Your dad has a wicked heart, don’t you dare learn from him!"
Just after she spoke, Huang Huang choked a bit, sneezed twice, and milk was all over his little mouth...
After sneezing, he even grinned at her with his teeth showing!
Su Xiaomeng looked at Huang Huang with a faint sense of foreboding.
With A University about to begin classes, Su Xiaomeng and Yin Shixiu had to pack their bags and prepare to return to Beijing.
Regarding the issue of taking care of the two children, Su’s mother still expressed some concern in her words.
Yin Shixiu was originally very busy, and Su Xiaomeng was young and had no experience as a mom, and now she had to return to school to study.
They said they had found two reliable nannies, but no matter how well nannies care, they’re still outsiders, not as good as family members.
"Let’s see how it goes during this period. If it really doesn’t work, we’ll come up with a solution."
Yin Shixiu said.
Looking at these two kids, becoming a father for the first time, he also felt enormous pressure.
If Mr. Yin and Mrs. Yin were willing to accept Xiao Meng, then the problem would be solved.
But for now, he couldn’t think of a better solution.
Besides the childcare issue, there was the matter of registering the child.
They’ll follow Yin Shixiu to register in Beijing, no question there. But the children’s names...
Su’s father handed a small notebook to Su Xiaomeng, "This contains names your mom and I thought of. If you like any, use them, or if you two want to--"
"Dad."
Su Xiaomeng didn’t open the notebook. Instead, she said, "I’d like to leave the children’s names for their grandparents to choose."
Yin Shixiu raised a brow, turning to look at her. Su Xiaomeng’s words surprised him a little.
Su’s mother furrowed her brow slightly...
Let those two elders from the Yin Family choose? She’s not sure what Su Xiaomeng is planning.
Do those two from the Yin Family dislike her so much? Doesn’t she understand?
Su Xiaomeng looked at Yin Shixiu, "Uncle, do you think it’s okay?"
Yin Shixiu snapped out of his momentary confusion, chuckled lightly, "If they’re willing, of course, they can choose."
Su Xiaomeng blinked, she thought Yin Shixiu would prefer Mr. Yin and Mrs. Yin to choose.
Yin Shixiu looked at Su’s father, "Dad, if you don’t want them to choose, then it’s still up to you and mom."
Su’s father scratched his head. Of course, he wanted to name his grandchildren.
Besides, Yin Family hasn’t accepted Xiao Meng yet...
He looked at his wife.
Su’s mother thought for a while, then said, "Let’s listen to Meng Meng on this. Whoever Meng Meng wants to choose, let them choose."
Su’s father looked at Su Xiaomeng.
Su Xiaomeng saw her father wasn’t happy and leaned near him, "We choose their nicknames, and leave the real names to their grandparents... If they don’t accept Shuangshuang and Huang Huang, then we’ll choose the names, okay?"
"Two such adorable babies and they don’t accept them? Are they crazy?"
Su’s father immediately said.
Su Xiaomeng grinned and hugged her father’s arm, "You can’t tell, look how adorable your daughter is, and they don’t like me either, see?"
Thinking of this, Su’s father pursed his lips, couldn’t help but look at Yin Shixiu, sighed, "Xiao Yin, what kind of judgment do your parents have? Such a good daughter-in-law, what is there to complain about?"
Yin Shixiu quickly nodded in agreement, then said, "They’ll accept her eventually."
Initially, he thought this might take a long time, but seeing Su Xiaomeng’s willingness to let the elders name the kids...
It might not take that long.
A University starts in mid-September.
Yin Shixiu and Su Xiaomeng returned to Beijing two days early.
They were still living in Yin Shixiu’s apartment in Yulan Garden High-End Residential Area.
The house was still the same, but the layout had been completely redone.
Their bedroom now had a large crib, the original bedroom was mainly black, white, and gray, matching a mature man’s taste, but now it was alternating pink and blue, full of childlike charm.
Su Xiaomeng laughed upon entering.
"Was this your idea?"
"The designer designed it."
"Won’t you find it uncomfortable?"
Su Xiaomeng looked at him. Yin Shixiu placed Huang Huang into the crib, "When they grow up a bit, we’ll separate their rooms."
Huang Huang lay in the new crib, his dark eyes darting around, seemingly curious about this unfamiliar environment.
Su Xiaomeng handed Shuangshuang to Yin Shixiu, who also put her into the crib.
Shuangshuang was very sleepy, already dozing, and as soon as she touched the bed, regardless of familiarity, she simply sprawled her short arms and legs over her brother and started sleeping.
Huang Huang seemed to glance at Shuangshuang, then made a noise, his little hand touching Shuangshuang’s hand.
Seeing Shuangshuang didn’t move, he didn’t move either.
Soon enough, Huang Huang also closed his eyes.