A sophomore in college starts by getting a marriage certificate with a female CEO.

After hearing what Lu Yang said...

Li Xixue became even angrier.

What does it mean to simply refuse?

Couldn't you just hold on a little longer?

wrong.

Li Xixue, what are you thinking about?

She hugged the cushion, resting her chin on it, her mind racing between the left and right hemispheres.

Lu Yang suddenly blurted out, "Do you like children?"

Li Xixue's gaze shifted slightly: "Why are you asking that?"

"Just asking casually," Lu Yang said calmly. "After all, this has to be something both parties agree to. If you don't like children, then it's pointless to have one."

Li Xixue fell silent.

To be honest, she hadn't really thought about this question seriously.

From childhood to adulthood, her life plan has only included two things: academics and career.

None of these things have ever been related to children.

But to say I completely dislike it...

Not so much.

"I don't dislike it."

Li Xixue gave a vague answer.

Lu Yang tilted his head to look at her: "What do you mean by 'not disliking'?"

"It means exactly what it says."

"Haven't you ever held a baby before?"

Li Xixue shook her head.

She doesn't actually have that.

"Have you seen the child?"

"...I'm not blind."

Lu Yang chuckled: "I mean, have you ever had close contact with someone, like a relative's or a friend's family?"

Li Xixue thought for a moment, then shook her head.

Her social circle is mostly business-related, and the people she interacts with are from a completely different world than infants and toddlers.

Lu Yang sighed.

"Look at this."

Li Xixue glanced down.

Lu Yang showed her a short video.

A little girl, a little over one year old, with her hair in a ponytail, wearing a little dress and toddler shoes, was walking unsteadily. She would take a couple of steps and then fall down, but she would get up on her own. Then she would turn around, stretch out her two hands to the camera, and call out in her childish voice.

"Mommy, hug me—"

Li Xixue's pupils dilated slightly.

Lu Yang observed very carefully. Her breathing became shallow, and her gaze followed the little girl in the video. In the video, the little girl was picked up by her mother. She hugged her mother's neck, kissed her on the cheek, and then giggled.

At the same time, Li Xixue hugged the cushion even tighter.

"...Quite cute."

This was the first sentence she uttered after holding it in for so long.

"Um?"

Lu Yang raised an eyebrow, looking at her like this.

Honestly, this was the first time he had ever seen such an expression on Li Xixue's face.

It wasn't the usual aloofness, nor the annoyance of someone who'd been provoked.

Rather, it is a kind of...

Something very soft.

What shines through the eyes cannot be hidden.

"Why don't you admit that you actually quite like children?"

Li Xixue peeked her face out from behind the cushion and glared at him.

"Who said I like it?"

"Your expression says it all."

"What expression should I make?"

"That kind of..."

Lu Yang thought for a moment, then found a word: "an expression overflowing with maternal love."

Li Xixue was somewhat embarrassed and angry: "What nonsense are you talking about? Who, who's overflowing with maternal love?"

"I'm not lying. Didn't you notice the look in your eyes when you watched those videos just now?"

Li Xixue opened her mouth, but the words of rebuttal stuck in her throat.

She did have a very strange feeling when she saw those children.

It's not that I hate it, nor that I'm indifferent.

It was an urge I'd never felt before, a urge to reach out and touch it.

Especially when the little girl called out to her mother.

Her heart was beating faster than usual, and for a moment she even had the urge to have one.

A child that belongs to her and Lu Yang.

"So... what's your thought?"

Lu Yang asked directly.

Li Xixue didn't speak, hugging the cushion to her chest, her head lowered, her eyelashes pressed down.

Lu Yang waited a while, and seeing that she still didn't speak, he stood up and patted his leg:

"Fine, go explain it to your aunt yourself."

Li Xixue pouted.

"Why are you in such a hurry... I didn't say I didn't want it."

Lu Yang's eyes lit up: "So you agree?"

"……Um."

Li Xixue responded.

"Shall we start tonight?"

"Start with what?"

Lu Yang wore an expression that said, "You know what I mean."

The next moment, Li Xixue suddenly realized a very important issue.

Having a baby doesn't just happen out of thin air.

Instead, it requires men and women to be together and help each other...

Thinking of this, Li Xixue felt a sudden surge of heat throughout her body, as if she were about to burst into flames.

She immediately said, "Maybe we shouldn't talk about this anymore."

"So, what should we talk about?"

Let's talk about something green and healthy.

Is childbirth unhealthy?

Do you feel healthy?

"..."

Lu Yang paused.

Right.

Having a baby is certainly a healthy topic... but the steps involved are not so healthy.

If this continues, it'll probably become a 404 error.

Li Xixue quickly threw the cushion against him, stood up, turned her back to him, and walked towards the bedroom. Her steps were much faster than usual, like a fertilized rabbit. She said in a flustered manner, "Um... I'll take a shower first. You should go to sleep early too. Good night."

boom.

The door closed.

Hot water was gushing out.

Li Xixue held the waterspout and poured it over her head. The water was so hot that her forehead turned slightly red, but her cheeks were even hotter than her forehead.

She found that her mind wasn't quite right all night.

You know, she's never been easily swayed by anyone, but when it came to Lu Yang, she was easily swayed by just a few words, and even after being swayed, she didn't feel much resistance.

There was some resistance, but... it wasn't very strong.

Even when discussing having children with Lu Yang, she felt no resistance whatsoever.

That's the problem.

The hot water has been boiling for about half an hour.

The sound of water finally stopped.

Li Xixue came out, wearing a loose nightgown. Half of her hair was blow-dried, while the other half was still wet, with stray hairs hanging down her neck.

"It's been so long since you started washing."

Lu Yang couldn't help but speak up.

"Is that not allowed?"

"It didn't say no, it's just..."

Lu Yang laughed: "I thought you were steamed in there."

After he finished speaking, it was his turn to go into the bathroom to take a shower.

Then came a loud "Awooooo! Aaaaaaah!" (Talking Tom's scream)

The water's so hot! Are you slaughtering a pig?

Li Xixue came to the living room, picked up a water glass, poured herself a glass of cold water, and took a big gulp. Only then did the blush on her face fade a little.

She let out a breath and walked towards the sofa.

After staring blankly at the black TV screen for a while, she subconsciously picked up the remote and turned the TV back on.

The host of the health program spoke in a friendly tone.

"Many women reach their optimal childbearing age but neglect their own health due to work pressure. Experts remind us that a positive mindset is paramount for successful conception..."

Li Xixue tightened her grip on the remote control.

Why isn't this lousy show over yet?

She abruptly pressed the channel change button.

They switched to a parent-child reality show.

A couple chased after their child who was running around on the lawn, with the child's hands outstretched towards his mother.

"Mother……"

She pressed the remote control again.

Change the channel!

This time, it was a dating reality show. The host, all smiles, asked the guests, "Have you decided how many children you want after marriage?"

The guest beamed, "Of course, two! One man and one woman would be best!"

The audience applauded.

Change!!

This time it's a TV series.

In the scene, the male protagonist is squatting on the ground, tying a little girl's shoelaces. The little girl asks softly, "Daddy, when are you and Mommy going to have another baby brother for me?"

Change!!!

This time it's GG.

"Caring for every new life, XX maternity and baby brand, accompanying you every step of the way..."

*Click*, the phone shuts down!