In June in Zhuhai, the sky was clear and sunny, with sea breezes carrying a floral fragrance. The pomegranate flowers in the community garden bloomed fiery red, droplets of dew making the flowers look even more alluring under the rising sun.
Chu Yue sat on a recliner in the pavilion, holding a book in her left hand and gently stroking her swollen belly with her right. Morning sunlight filtered through the vine trellis, casting shadows on her face.
Several children were laughing and chasing on the grass, playing happily. Their laughter disrupted her reading, and she involuntarily looked up from her book, her gaze falling on the lively children. A smile spread across her lips.
The children seemed attracted by her prominently rounded belly and gathered around her. A boy of about seven or eight curiously stared at her stomach and timidly asked, “Auntie, can I touch it?”
Chu Yue couldn’t help but laugh, “Of course!”
“The little boy excitedly reached out, gently touching her belly, then suddenly giggled, ‘The little brother is kicking me!’
The other children burst into laughter. Chu Yue patted her belly and asked strangely, ‘How do you know it’s a little brother and not a little sister?’
The little boy blushed: ‘Because I want a little brother, so I can go to war with him!’
Chu Yue broke into a sweat and couldn’t help but laugh, her face radiating maternal warmth.
Just in this harmonious and joyful atmosphere, Yun Zhi smiled and strode over: ‘Xiao Yue!’
Chu Yue looked up and saw him carrying two full shopping bags. She couldn’t help but complain, ‘Why buy so much? We can’t finish it!’ These days her appetite was particularly strong, constantly eating snacks, especially nuts. Now that the refrigerator was empty, Yun Zhi had rushed to the nearby supermarket to buy more.
‘Hello, Uncle Gu!’ The children greeted him in unison. Since they moved here half a year ago, Yun Zhi’s good temper and helpful nature had won everyone’s favor. These kids would always politely greet him.
‘Well, you’re so good!’ Yun Zhi reached out and patted a child’s head, his lips full of doting smile, ‘Go play! Uncle wants to talk to Auntie for a moment!’
The children scattered and ran to play. Yun Zhi put down the bags, ‘These are all your favorites. I guarantee you’ll finish them within a week!'”
He stood up to take the book from Chu Yue’s hand, looked at the rising sun, and turned to her with eyes full of tenderness, “It’s getting a bit hot. Let’s go back?”
Well, I wrote such a melodramatic ending, cliché, but I hope everyone enjoys reading it!
I hope the friends reading this book are peaceful, beautiful, and happy! Zhu Zhu blesses you all!
Additionally, let me use a megaphone to make an announcement: Zhu Zhu’s next novel is currently in the works, yes, it’s a time-travel genre. When it’s serialized, I will definitely inform everyone, hoping you’ll continue to support me, thank you!
