The New Year quickly slipped away amidst a chorus of joy, with many people reluctantly bidding each other farewell.

Xu Lin was fine; his family wasn’t large. Although there were his uncles’ families, since Xu Lin didn’t grow up here, unlike his father and his uncles who were close as brothers, Xu Lin wasn’t particularly close to them. So there was no real sense of parting for him.

On the third day of the New Year, Xu Lin drove Ms. Ren and Rong Xiyi away from the countryside.

As in previous years, the three of them made a trip to visit their grandfather’s home.

Their arrival made the grandfather’s home quite lively, with the whole extended family gathering together.

The grandfather’s side of the family was particularly vibrant. With several children in his uncle’s and aunt’s families, by the fourth day of the New Year, everyone gathered around many tables, as lively as a wedding banquet in the countryside.

Xu Lin was in a unique position now. He was Young Master Xu. At home, he might not be much, but outside, he was famous worldwide. In hundreds of years, the so-called richest person in the world, high officials, and countless other renowned figures in the news media might entirely disappear from the annals of history.

History is cruel and crowded.

But Xu Lin is destined to be remembered for eternity.

Thus, at his grandfather’s home, Xu Lin became the main attraction, the center of everyone’s attention, though he was already accustomed to it, and his heart remained calm.

On the sixth day of the New Year, everyone left the grandfather’s home and set off for the provincial capital.

On the night of the eighth day, Xu Lin drove Ms. Ren to work and then returned to Jiangdu.

Originally, he wanted to stay a few more days in the provincial capital.

But on the seventh day, a significant event occurred in Xu Lin’s life.

On the seventh day at noon, Pei Danqing and Chi Linyue called him one after another, both having found out they were pregnant using a pregnancy test kit.

So, Xu Lin was going to be a father, at least the father of two children. If he was lucky and there was a set of twins, there would be three kids.

At twenty years old, Xu Lin was about to step into a new role, and there was naturally considerable pressure.

In modern society, becoming a parent at twenty is usually for those who didn’t pursue further education and started working early. More people nowadays marry after twenty-five and become parents a few years later. Successful men often wait until they are in their thirties to marry.

On the eighth night, Xu Lin went to Shang Wanjun’s house in Jiangdu.

Snap!

Xu Lin lit a cigarette.

Shang Wanjun poured some water into a disposable cup for Xu Lin to use as an ashtray.

"How do you feel about becoming a father?"

Shang Wanjun was quite curious.

"It’s like the end of youth, and suddenly there’s pressure."

"What kind of pressure?"

"The pressure of being a father, not the ordinary stress of providing for a family, but, hmm, let me think..."

"Oh, the pressure of whether I can be a good father."

"You’re already so outstanding, are you really worried about not being a good father?" Shang Wanjun was a bit amused.

"There’s a bit of pressure; I don’t know how to put it. Imagine, at this age, many people are still in college, relying on parents for allowance, still seen as kids in their parents’ eyes, and here I am, about to be a father."

"Yes, that’s true. By the way, how are you going to explain to your parents that you have two women outside giving birth to your children?"

"I’ll address it next year."

Xu Lin decided to wait until he graduated next year to bring the children back to Ms. Ren.

But thinking about it was thrilling.

His own son suddenly returning with two kids, it would certainly be a shock.

That night, Xu Lin stayed over at Shang Wanjun’s house because of the pressure he felt, and he spent the entire night keeping Shang Wanjun occupied.

The next morning, Xu Lin went to pick up Chi Linyue to accompany her to the hospital for a formal pregnancy check-up.

The moment Chi Linyue saw Xu Lin, she asked again, "So, how does it feel to be about to become a father, and a father of two no less? Are you happy?"

"Happy, yes, but it also feels exciting."

Xu Lin opened the car door for Chi Linyue, adding a touch of ceremony by lifting her into the car and fastening her seatbelt.

Chi Linyue looked particularly beautiful today. Perhaps it was an illusion, but she seemed to have a maternal glow.

Xu Lin couldn’t help but say, "I imagine our child will be very cute, growing up to be extremely attractive. If it’s a girl, I want her to be as beautiful as you. If it’s a boy, I hope he has sharp features like mine, handsome and commanding."

"Of course!"

Xu Lin emphasized, "It would be great if they could inherit some of my abilities."

Though Xu Lin seemed to have it all, he hoped a bit of his capabilities would pass down to the next generation; otherwise, it would be wasted.

Chi Linyue smiled, "I think the same!"

Xu Lin got into the car and then drove to the best private hospital in Jiangdu.

Later, whether it was prenatal check-ups or giving birth, Xu Lin decided that Chi Linyue would have the baby there.

The same applies to Pei Danqing. When it comes time for delivery, Pei Danqing will also come here, making it easier for Xu Lin to care for them.

Today, Pei Danqing also went to the hospital for a pregnancy check-up. Her family didn’t know, so she went for the check-up alone.

For future check-ups, Xu Lin would also accompany her to the Capital City, taking turns for each visit together.

The check-up results were just as the pregnancy test kits had indicated; both women were indeed pregnant.