h4Chapter 1135: Chapter 1135 Interrupted/h4

    Now the two of them have returned to Modu and can finally catch a breather.

    "Why did you say that the other day? That must have made your dad really sad!" Bai Xiao felt a bit apologetic, knowing An Zhiyuan was trying to protect her. Otherwise, no man would willingly im ipetence; it’s a huge insult for a man.

    An Zhiyuan pinched her nose, "I’m a man; I should handle whateveres up. What are men for anyway? Isn’t it to protect you from the storms, to hold up the sky when it falls? This isn’t a big deal. I’ve never med you and even think it’s fine not to have kids. As long as we’re together, nothing else matters." Loving someone means being willing to do anything for her.

    Bai Xiao rubbed her nose, "If you keep pinching, my nose will be crushed, and I won’t look good." Her coquettish manner made An Zhiyuan’s heart itch.

    "Then I won’t pinch your nose; I’ll pinch somewhere else!" His finger’s direction took a teasing turn.

    Bai Xiao immediately dodged, but unfortunately, she couldn’t escape An’s prepared advance.

    An Zhiyuan had already scooped her up and headed to the bedroom.

    Ding dong!

    Bai Xiao and An Zhiyuan looked toward the door.

    Bai Xiao burst intoughter.

    An Zhiyuan frowned, intending to march into the room regardless.

    His hand was still inside Bai Xiao’s clothes.

    Who could be so clueless toe at such a time? Ignoring the door, he was determined.

    He sealed her lips and carried her away.

    Bai Xiao struggled, pushing against his chest, "Wait... what if it’s urgent..."

    She resolutely prevented him from seeding, mainly because it was broad daylight; if something urgent was dyed, it wouldn’t do.

    Both of them, one being a doctor and the other a bodyguard, could easily face emergencies worthy of great urgency; normally, no one visited their home, so a visitor could very well indicate something crucial.

    Her brother had already returned; his injury hadn’t healed yet. But her brother said instead of joining her in Modu, he’d rather recuperate there, where his teammates would care for him.

    Bai Xiao naturally understood her brother was right.

    She had helped her brother buy a pile of nutritional products and instructed his teammates to take care of him, even treating them to a meal.

    Only then did the two leave.

    Bai Ju and Bai Yue had no idea what happened to Bai Song; they tried calling several times but couldn’t reach him. The reply was that Bai Song was on a business trip. Bai Xiao and Bai Song often couldn’t be reached—something almostmonce for their sisters. They were no longer as anxious as they once were; now, they’re calm, unperturbed by the unexpected.

    "Dr. Bai, Dr. Bai, it’s Bai Na, are you home?"

    A voice sounded outside the door, along with the cry of a child.

    This time, An Zhiyuanpletely let go; Bai Xiaoughed and got down, giving An Zhiyuan a peck on the cheek as a soother, quickly tidying up her clothes to answer the door.

    Bai Na was standing at the door with the child, along with a big bag of stuff.

    Bai Xiao opened the door and quickly invited her in.

    "Why bring stuff? Juste!" Bai Xiao fretted, pulling her in and bringing the things in; the bundle was quite heavy.

    "It’s inconvenient for you to bring the child alone; just visiting is considerate enough, yet you brought such heavy things. Aren’t you intentionally making me scold you?" Bai Xiao was genuinely upset, not looking for Bai Na’s repayment, only wishing Bai Na would cherish herself and the child.

    Women need to take care of themselves, especially someone like Bai Na. If she doesn’t cherish herself, how can she expect others to?

    A person must first have self-respect and love to earn reciprocation.

    Bai Naughed, "Dr. Bai, why are you making such a big deal? These things were brought city-ward by Lao Liu from the chicken farm on his way. Otherwise, I, a woman with a child, couldn’t have carried them. They’re nothing, just pickled vegetables and salted eggs I’ve made, without spending much, just a token.

    I’ve freeloaded at your ce for so long; it’s thanks to you and Brother An that I have good days now. If I did nothing, I’d feel uneasy; would you rather I be an ingrate?"

    These words showed Bai Xiao a different side; Bai Na previously dared not rebut her, always speaking quietly like a mosquito, who would’ve thought she could be so bold, justified, quite different from the old Bai Na.

    Bai Xiao approached to inspect, "Let me see; you aren’t being impersonated, are you?"

    This jest amused Bai Na.

    "Dr. Bai, you’re really interesting—who’d impersonate me for gains? I’m neither rich nor famous. Impersonating me is merely burdensome—keeping me and my little bother here is brainless!"

    As she spoke, Bai Xiao helped her take the child down.

    Months apart, the youngster looked different.

    Sturdy and robust; the previously small and frail child was gone. He’d grown, taller, all plump and fleshy. His round, ck eyes curiously watched Bai Xiao and An Zhiyuan, not seeming unfamiliar; as soon as his mother let go, setting him on the sofa.

    He eagerly crawled toward An Zhiyuan, who awkwardly found a chubbyd in his arms, amusing Bai Xiao.

    The child had changed.

    "Gee, you’re living well, and this chubby young man looks great—he’s well-fed, Major An! See how popr you are? I delivered him, yet he ignores me,ing and sticking to you." Bai Xiao pouted.

    Bai Na nced at her son, "Shitou here is fond of men, being around Lao Liu and Brother Erhu ying together at the chicken farm. Shitou, quick,e down—don’t smear your uncle An with drool. Or I’ll spank your little bum."

    Upon hearing the spanking threat, the kid crawled straight to An Zhiyuan’s shoulder, seeking refuge, nodding his little head toward his mother and Bai Xiao.

    An Zhiyuan lifted him high, catching him securely, prompting the chubby one’s merryughter, thoroughly enjoying himself.

    "This kid’s really bold!"

    An Zhiyuan also favored children; after all, Shitou was delivered by Bai Xiao, and he even stayed at their ce for a while.

    Bai Na noticed Major An seemed to shed his cold, stern demeanor, bing affable, kindly exining, "At the chicken farm, Lao Liu and Brother Erhu often y with him this way—he loves it. Now he should be ecstatic."

    The youngster clung onto An Zhiyuan, refusing to let go, eating and sleeping in his embrace, steadfast in avoiding Bai Na’s arms, resisting even Bai Xiao’s lure of tasty treats.

    He frequently shot mocking nces at An Zhiyuan.

    Bai Xiao watched the cheeky little imp close to An Zhiyuan, hugging his neck, kissing and rubbing his face, while An Zhiyuan wore a proud father’s expression.

    Very much enjoying it.

    Yet feeling somewhat bitter inside.

    An Zhiyuan adores children, but she reckoned it’s unlikely she’d be so lucky this lifetime.