High School Belle Fell in Love with Me-Chapter 245 - 147: I Might Be Having a Child (Double-Length - )
The so-called "virtual age" actually includes the ten months of pregnancy, adding ten months to your age, which barely counts as an extra year.
"No, no, I don’t want to start dating now, maybe in two years."
Xue Ning got a bit upset, grabbed her stuff, and left.
Wang Cuiping looked helpless.
Li Yang could only comfort her: "Mom, don’t worry, if I really find someone suitable, I’ll definitely introduce her to my sister. I just haven’t met anyone yet... just wait a little longer..."
"Alright then, go call her for dinner."
"Okay, sure."
Li Yang took his things back to his bedroom and then knocked on Xue Ning’s door.
No response.
He gently pushed, and the door wasn’t even locked.
When he entered, he found Xue Ning sitting on the edge of the bed, looking a bit downcast.
He walked straight over and asked, "Xue, what’s wrong? Did someone make you angry?"
Xue Ning glanced at him and asked quietly, "Are you dating someone?"
"Hmm? How did you figure that out?"
"Just from the style of the bracelet and necklace. Men wouldn’t choose something like this. Besides, guys aren’t that detailed; how could they send gifts like these to our home?"
Wang Cuiping and Li Likun have always thought Li Yang was dating Jiang Banxia, so they haven’t considered other possibilities.
Their son definitely wouldn’t be two-timing.
Li Yang hurriedly sat beside her, gave Xue Ning a shoulder rub, and said, "Nothing’s going on, I’m not dating yet; we’re just on good terms."
"Really?"
"Yep."
Xue Ning cheered up immediately and said, "Come on, let’s go eat."
She actually didn’t mind Li Yang dating, and even hoped he would find a good girlfriend.
But the gift-giving indicates the other party is definitely a rival; not only trying to steal Li Yang, but even trying to win over the foster parents.
If that happens, she’d feel awkward in this family; she’s ultimately not a biological daughter, and this relationship has only lasted six months.
She didn’t want to wander outside anymore. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚
Li Yang can date next year...
While eating, Xue Ning said, "Mom and Dad, Yangyang just told me to quit my job and take you traveling after the New Year."
These words startled Wang Cuiping, who quickly asked, "What’s going on? Your teacher’s position is secure; why quit?"
Everyone’s eyes fell onto Li Yang.
Li Yang: "..."
She didn’t even discuss it with me beforehand.
But I did have this thought, I mentioned it to Xue Ning before.
He took over the conversation, saying, "Sister’s work is exhausting. Look at her, she doesn’t even dress up, doesn’t post photos on social media. I just want her to go enjoy herself and take care of her appearance, so it’s easier for me to introduce boyfriends in the future. After all, the guys I know aren’t lacking in basic qualities. Look at my sister; she’s like some country bumpkin..."
Xue Ning retorted, "Who’s the country bumpkin?"
Wang Cuiping agreed, "Your sister is really pretty. Many have asked me recently; it’s just she’s not interested in them."
Li Yang: "That’s exactly it. She’s picky about ordinary guys, but the sophisticated ones aren’t interested in her...so..."
Xue Ning: "..."
It does seem that way. She hasn’t had the chance to interact with outstanding guys, and she’s becoming more selective now.
Actually, many have approached her over the past months, including notable figures in the county, but she hasn’t been motivated.
That certain someone really captured her attention.
Li Yang continued speaking, "Mom and Dad, you’ve worked hard all these years. I’ve promised since college that I’ll handle the earning duties. Now you should be at ease, right? Tomorrow, I can resume streaming; this situation is behind us. Streaming for a couple of days can outmatch what you earn in three to five years. Seize this time to explore the beautiful landscapes of our country. Once grandchildren come, there’ll be no chance.
Once there’s a child in the family, travelling becomes inconvenient. Once the child grows up, you’ll be too old to go anywhere. Besides, once grandchildren mature, it won’t be long until great-grandchildren arrive, then you won’t want to leave at all."
"???"
"???"
It makes sense.
But somehow, it feels a bit off.
Yet, Li Likun and Wang Cuiping couldn’t find any reason to refute.
Especially since Li Yang painted a picture of the ’hectic’ life they’d have post-grandchildren, noting how troublesome little kids are, and how one or two parents couldn’t handle it all...
Thinking carefully, there seems to be only a few years left with some freedom.
After dinner, Li Yang found a chance to step out, while the couple tidied up and discussed the matter.
It’s not impossible for Xue Ning to no longer be a teacher, just worried about the lack of future security.
However... the elderly couple still have nearly two hundred thousand.
The son appears not to need this money; after all, streaming for a day alone exceeds two hundred thousand.
Leaving it for Xue Ning feels inadequate...
Upon further reflection, if Xue Ning could find a good boyfriend, a good husband, this secure job wouldn’t matter; teaching is indeed tiring, with early starts and late finishes daily.
Girls in the neighborhood who aren’t as pretty as Xue Ning are all dolled up, clearly attracting more attention.
...
"Honey, the dishes you make are so delicious, I want to eat like this forever."
Faced with Bai Qing’s compliment, he seemed just as helpless.
The dishes I make are tasty? Are you kidding me?
I can only say they’re edible, since Bai Qing doesn’t cook.
At the Capital City, Bai Qing’s kitchen never saw any action; it was all takeout every day, and occasionally eating out when there’s time.
