Proud senior schoolgirl was tender and sweet, we fell in love

The wedding discussion between the two concluded that it had to take place after Lin Yu returned.

Lin Yu had mentioned this several times over the phone, saying if it really came down to it, he could only ask for leave.

Anyway, the gist was that he was absolutely not going to give up his position as the best man.

Xie Xiao and Luo Yanran discussed it and naturally agreed.

After all, in Luo Yanran's heart, the position of maid of honor definitely belonged to Liu Ou.

So their wedding really wasn't urgent.

Even when they went back home for the New Year and met relatives from both sides, they said there was no rush whenever asked.

When facing Luo's relatives, Luo Yanran said her work was just starting and she was too busy, so there was no rush.

When it was Xie Xiao's turn, he said that he had nothing and didn't dare to marry a wife yet, saying it was better to wait.

It was unavoidable that they received a comment or two.

Both of them smiled and took it in stride, but since their parents weren't in a hurry either, nobody made a fuss.

Before the New Year, Qi Yan's company officially launched a charity livestream project in collaboration with the government.

Xie Xiao's net worth doubled, even though he was no longer a major shareholder.

But he really made quite a bit of money.

Qi Yan was swamped this New Year.

So on the third day, Xie Xiao received a distress call from him.

He complained he was about to vomit from all the socializing, and even joked that the 10% shares he had thanked Xie Xiao for before now seemed like a deliberate ploy by the latter.

Although he was complaining, his tone couldn't hide his exuberance.

Youthful exuberance; the achievements they had at 23 might be unattainable for others in a lifetime.

So it was normal for him to be a little bit full of himself.

Xie Xiao too responded with a few joking remarks.

After hanging up, he stood on the balcony looking down, where he could see the children playing in the residential garden below.

During New Year's, it's the laughter of children that creates the ambiance...

Children...

Xie Xiao was holding a lighter in his hand, next to which lay a cigarette that had been half smoked and then put out.

Ever since that last time, the two had been taking precautions, but that month, Ranran still got her period.

So the matter of children seemed still to be without a trace.

Lately, Xie Xiao had been dreaming a lot.

At that moment, he suddenly really wanted a child, a child that belonged to him and Ranran.

To prove that everything was real.

Xie Xiao knew he really should go see a doctor.

But it seemed like deep down, he was resistant to seeing a doctor.

He even thought about whether to discuss it with Ranran or not.

The balcony door behind him opened and Xie Xiao turned his head to see Xie Qingxiao walking out, "What are you up to, kid? Smoking because your wife isn't around?"

Xie Xiao smiled, "No, just took a couple of drags. I'm missing my wife."

Today, Luo Yanran and Luo Ming went back to their hometown.

Xie Xiao didn't go because this morning, he and Xie Qingxiao had accompanied Dr. Yang to visit his grandparents' home.

The grandparents had passed away long ago.

Yet, Dr. Yang would still visit every year on the third day.

Luo Yanran happened to have a scheduling conflict.

However, Dr. Yang said it was okay, as there would be plenty of opportunities in the future.

Neither family was very concerned about this, so they went their separate ways.

Xie Qingxiao looked at Xie Xiao, "You don't look so good. Have you been socializing too much lately?"

Xie Xiao looked at his dad, knowing that a lot of things are hard to hide from him.

His face hadn't been looking too good lately, and even Luo Yanran had asked him several times.

At this moment, he gave a wry smile, "No, probably just haven't been sleeping well recently."

Xie Qingxiao could tell he didn't want to talk about it, so he didn't press him, but said instead, "Nothing is more important than your health. Your mom is a bit worried."

Xie Xiao glanced into the house, where Dr. Yang was sitting inside, watching TV.

He whispered, "Maybe it's just the pressure lately, I'll adjust properly."

Xie Qingxiao patted him on the shoulder and said, "You've settled down now, it's normal to feel pressure, but don't let it be too much. Although mom and dad are not very capable, we're still here for you..."

Xie Xiao thanked his lucky stars countless times that he was born into a family that was free, equal and full of love.

It was the same at this moment. Looking at Xie Qingxiao before him, he smiled and said, "Dad, thank you, I understand. Sorry to have caused you worry."

It seemed like no matter how well he did, his parents would still worry.

Their worry was that you're tired, that you don't talk about your problems, afraid that you're taking on too much.

Xie Xiao exhaled and said, "Hey, at my age, wouldn't it be funny if I acted spoiled with you?"

"You're still a brat, acting so grown up for what? Your mom always says it, as long as we're alive, you're always a child in our eyes..."

"What are you talking about during the New Year?"

...

In the evening, Luo Yanran returned from her hometown. Xie Xiao went to pick them up, took the Luo couple back home, and then brought his wife back to their place.

When they arrived home, Dr. Yang had left for the hospital again due to an emergency call, sent off by Mr. Xie.

Luo Yanran lamented, "Mom is so busy..."

Xie Xiao said with a smile, "So, actually, we're used to it."

Luo Yanran teased him as she looked at him, "You never had a rebellious phase? Dad's parenting is really great."

Xie Xiao raised an eyebrow, "You seem a little disappointed?"

"I'm not, don't talk nonsense!" Luo Yanran blinked innocently and said, "I was just saying that, I never expected you to be rebellious."

She laughed to herself as she imagined it, "I can't imagine what you'd be like in a rebellious phase."
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She put down what she was holding and reached out to Xie Xiao, muttering, "I'm tired, I'm tired, hold me~"

Xie Xiao extended his arms and held her close.

Luo Yanran wrapped her arms around his waist, tilted her head up, and pouted at him suggesting—no, it was quite clear what she wanted.

Xie Xiao bent down, amused, and kissed her several times, "Satisfied now?"

"It's okay," Luo Yanran said, her eyes and eyebrows smiling, as she teasingly gave pointers, "You could still improve a bit~"

Before she could finish, Xie Xiao lifted her by the waist and threw her directly onto the bed, covering her as she let out a little scream.

Eventually, the bedroom was filled with the uncontrollable laughter of the girl and her soft pleas for mercy.

Xie Xiao looked at her face, which had turned red because of the laughter, and even her pretty eyes were gleaming with tears from laughter.

Her breathing became hurried, and she managed to say, "I was wrong, truly wrong, will not cause trouble again..."

Xie Xiao reached to tidy a bit of her hair that he had tousled, his eyes full of smiles.

Luo Yanran saw a tiny version of herself in his eyes.

Just herself.

She reached out to take Xie Xiao's hand, "Do you have something on your mind?"

She brought Xie Xiao's hand to her cheek and softly rubbed her delicate face against it, "Don't I deserve your trust? You haven't been resting well recently."

The laughter in her voice gradually turned to concern.

Xie Xiao looked at her and suddenly asked softly, "Do you believe in past and present lives?"

Luo Yanran was taken aback and blinked.

Xie Xiao knew she was a materialist.

The notion of past and present lives would be too hard for her to accept, right?

Luo Yanran stared at Xie Xiao's face and suddenly spoke, "If it's you who says it, I'll believe it."