My girlfriend isn't as cute as me.

Lin Jiu placed her hands on Wang Yuting's back, tilted her head back from her embrace, and chuckled softly, "Right now, raising our child is of course the most important thing for us, but for me personally, you will always be the most important person to me. Even if our child is unhappy in the future, I will never change my mind. You are my only one."

Wang Yuting stared blankly at Lin Jiu.

His words made me feel better than anything else.

She wished she could record what Lin Jiu had just said so she could play it for her children in the future.

If your own child heard Lin Jiu's words, they would definitely be very envious, right?

Wang Yuting felt motivated to live her life just by imagining it.

The corners of her mouth slowly turned up, and a smile appeared on her face.

"Although we still feel uneasy, we have to pull ourselves together and be good parents. Before our child grows up, we will guide him to stay on the right path. We will protect him as he grows up healthy and strong, and work together to safeguard him until he finds his own way in life. This is not the end; this is just the beginning. There is still a lot to do before the baby is born."

Lin Jiu gently released his embrace, took Wang Yuting's hand, and continued walking home.

"There is a very important matter that we need to deal with together."

"what's up?"

Wang Yuting asked curiously.

Lin Jiu's expression slowly froze.

"We need to tell our parents about this."

Chapter 430 Filial Piety and Fatherly Love

"That's really rare."

Mo Xiao opened the door and found Lin Jiu and Wang Yuting had come to his house.

“It’s normal for Xiao Jiu to come over and say hello.” Mo Xiao looked at Lin Jiu who was carrying gifts. She had told her many times that she didn’t need to bring anything when she came to the house, but he always brought gifts. She glanced at him briefly, but still accepted the child’s good intentions.

Mo Xiao said to Wang Yuting, "Why don't you come to my house? Did the sun rise in the west today?"

"Jiu'er, let's go home."

Wang Yuting turned and left without hesitation.

Lin Jiu glanced at Wang Yuting, then looked at Mo Xiao, and smiled apologetically. He handed the gift to Mo Xiao and said seriously, "We'll visit again next time."

Between his wife and his mother-in-law, Lin Jiu chose the former without hesitation.

No matter who it is, Lin Jiu has made up his mind to stand by his wife's side at all times.

Mo Xiao blankly accepted the gift from Lin Jiu. She watched her daughter and future son-in-law's backs as they walked away, then looked down at the gift again.

"Oh oh oh!!"

Mo Xiao sprinted with the speed of a 100-meter dash, the air seemed to vibrate, and dust rose from the doorway. Wang Yuting subconsciously turned her head; she realized what was happening, but unfortunately, her movements were no match for Mo Xiao's.

"You think you can get away now that you're on a pirate ship?!"

Mo Xiao carried Wang Yuting in one hand and Lin Jiu in the other, moving like a whirlwind.

Lin Jiu blinked. He could clearly see what had happened thanks to the memory library's replay function, but his body had no chance to react. He was shoved onto the living room sofa, feeling somewhat utterly bewildered.

"You don't come to our temple without a reason. Tell us, have you gotten into trouble outside? Or is there something you want to buy recently? The card I gave you is enough to buy two houses, right? Is there anything else you need?" Mo Xiao put his hands on his hips, with typical parental thinking, assuming that his child only came to him for food, drink, and money, or that he had been caught causing trouble and needed his family to back him up.

"I haven't caused any trouble, and I'm not short of money..."

Wang Yuting shook her head. Although she didn't have a job, with the savings she had accumulated over the past year, she could live comfortably for a while without her parents' money. Not to mention the bank card Mo Xiao had given her, which had enough money for her to live a carefree life. Her biggest expense recently was probably buying Lin Jiu a cosplay outfit; she hadn't even spent any money on in-game purchases.

Mo Xiao looked down and saw that Wang Yuting and Lin Jiu were both wearing rings. He smiled and said, "This isn't the old society anymore. If you want to get engaged, you can handle it yourselves. You don't need us parents to arrange it. You're both grown up, why are you still so immature?"

Wang Yuting turned to look at Lin Jiu, and Lin Jiu also subconsciously turned to look at her. The two raised their hands and smiled at each other.

"What brings you all here today? You didn't even tell me you were coming so I could go grocery shopping."

After hearing the commotion on the first floor, Wang Yuan came down from the second floor and smiled when he saw his children.

Lin Jiu nodded to Wang Yuan, took a deep breath, and grasped Wang Yuting's hand.

"Dad, Mom, we're here today because we have something important to tell you."

"What's the occasion that's so important...?"

Wang Yuan muttered something, then suddenly realized something and frowned.

Lin Jiu felt a pressure bearing down on him and instinctively pressed his knees to keep his composure. He couldn't back down now; even for the sake of his beloved girlfriend, he couldn't be intimidated by his father-in-law's imposing presence.

"I am pregnant!"

Wang Yuting raised her hand and casually said it, as if she were discussing what to eat for dinner.

The air seemed to freeze for a moment.

Lin Jiu was about to say something but it was all stuck in his throat. He stared wide-eyed at Wang Yuting. Why wasn't this girl following the script?

Wang Yuan's vision went black, he felt dizzy, and almost lost his balance, leaning half his body against the wall. The dignified 1.8-meter-tall iron man was as soft as a budding maiden, too shocked to speak, and hurriedly gasped for breath to avoid fainting on the spot.

"Really?"

Mo Xiao asked in a murmur.

Lin Jiu exhaled slowly, held Wang Yuting's hands in her own, and replied earnestly, "Really."

When Lin Jiu came to visit, he had already prepared for the worst-case scenario, that he might get beaten up.

Pregnancy before marriage.

The weight of those four words would infuriate any parent who hears them.

They've raised their daughter to this age, and she's still not married! How can she have a child now? This child isn't legitimate! What will people think when they ask where the child's husband is and find out it's an unmarried daughter? They'll laugh at her! How will the Wang family save face? This is outrageous!

Lin Jiu imagined what it would be like if she had a daughter in the future, and her daughter had a child before getting married. Unfortunately, the man was not yet of marriageable age, and she would have to wait at least three more years. By then, the child would be two years old! The more she thought about it, the more her head ached. She wished she could give that brat who hadn't even appeared yet a good beating, otherwise she wouldn't be able to quell her anger.

Therefore, Lin Jiu was able to understand the feelings of the two elders.

That's what he said, but Lin Jiu would absolutely not allow Wang Yuting to have an abortion; it was something he would never allow. Even if the two elders tried to force them to comply and cut off Wang Yuting's financial support, Lin Jiu would give up his studies to focus on earning money to support the family and take care of Yuting. Wang Yuting was also aware of this; no one could take her child away, and her maternal instincts shone brightly.

Lin Jiu sat upright, awaiting the verdict.

"That's great!!"

The joyful voice almost rushed into Lin Jiu's mind, making him dizzy.

Mo Xiao shouted out loudly without realizing it, her face full of joy, showing no sign of dissatisfaction whatsoever.

She sat carefully beside Wang Yuting, wanting to reach out her hand but hesitant, just looking at her daughter's belly. Here, the fruit of her daughter and future son-in-law's love was growing, her grandson or granddaughter.

Did you go to the hospital for a proper check-up?

Mo Xiao was afraid that this was all a beautiful dream, and that he would disappear when he woke up.

The three "secret tips" she gave her daughter were a complete package, with everything arranged inside and out.

Pregnancy tests now have a detection rate of over 90%, but this probability is not 100%, and a visit to an obstetrician-gynecologist is still necessary for confirmation.

"We went to the hospital for a checkup, and the doctor said we're in our seventh week." Wang Yuting's lips curled up slightly as she gently stroked her flat stomach. It wasn't that big yet, and she hadn't felt any significant weight gain. However, in a few more days, there would be more noticeable signs. She felt a mix of anticipation and anxiety, but she and Lin Jiu had made a promise to work together to be good parents.

"Week 7~"

Mo Xiao traced back the timeline to the nights when the two children were growing up, and a meaningful smile appeared on his face.

"She truly is my daughter!"

Mo Xiao predicted that it would be early June, which, barring any unforeseen circumstances, would be around the time Lin Jiu graduated from high school. She remembered that the next morning, she and her husband, along with Lin Jiu's younger sister Lin Yingying, went to celebrate Lin Jiu's high school graduation. They saw Lin Jiu emerge from her room disheveled and drowsy, shyly clutching her bedsheets as she ran to the bathroom. It was almost certainly that day.

Back then, on the day Mo Xiao met Wang Yuan.

Mo Xiao fell in love with Wang Yuan at first sight. After seeing him again at a party, she got him drunk and carried him back to her room. Mo Xiao was still a virgin at the time and had no prior experience in this area. Unexpectedly, she became pregnant after one night. This led to the situation where Wang Yuan and Mo Xiao married because of the pregnancy and started a family.

"Have you felt unwell these past few days? If anything happens, be sure to tell me." Mo Xiao hugged his daughter affectionately, rarely seeing her put aside her playful expression and seriously stay by her side, asking about her health.

"Yes! I've felt weak all over these past few days, and I'm also extremely sleepy. Sometimes I just drift off to sleep and sleep for the whole day. Even Jiu'er can't wake me up," Wang Yuting answered truthfully.

"When you were at home, didn't you just sleep all day, play games, and watch cartoons?"

“That’s completely different from this! I used to be so bored at home that I could only pass the time with these things. Now it’s different. I don’t get enough time with Jiu’er every day. I wish there were 48 hours in a day. Because of me, Jiu’er has even stopped his part-time job. He’s worried that something might happen to me if I’m home alone.”

Wang Yuting lowered her head in slight dejection. Looking at her hands, she quickly broke into a silly grin, raising her hand to show her mother, boasting, "This is the engagement ring Jiu'er bought for me with the money he earned from his part-time job. Isn't it pretty? Cute, right? I never imagined his reason for going to work part-time would be this. He even kept it a secret from me for so long, saying he'd find out eventually. I knew it! The family wouldn't mistreat him. If he needed money, he could just ask me. Honestly, he's such a fool, hehehe~"

As Wang Yuting spoke, she started giggling foolishly, constantly showing off her affection for her mother and displaying her ring.

Mo Xiao nodded in agreement, then shifted her gaze from her daughter to Lin Jiu and smiled.

Lin Jiu's lips twitched slightly, unsure how to respond.

This harmonious scene is completely different from what he had imagined.

"Lin Jiu, come with me for a moment."

Wang Yuan spoke in a low voice, his tone almost metallic, which made everyone's heart sink.

Lin Jiu took a deep breath and gently patted Wang Yuting's hand to indicate that everything was alright and that he should have a good talk with his father.

"If my dad tries to hit you, you should fight back."

Wang Yuting said without hesitation.

What a loving father and filial daughter!

"If he dares to hit you, I'll beat him up for you."

Mo Xiao clenched his fist to show that he was on the side of his daughter and future son-in-law.

What a virtuous wife and loving mother!

Lin Jiu couldn't help but want to pat his elderly father on the shoulder and tell him to learn to be strong and live a good life.

Even if her father wanted to beat someone, Lin Jiu would find a place where he could be shielded from the rage, lest he be followed by a combined mother-daughter beating after his father had calmed down. If her father were to get beaten up, he might never dare to invoke the title of head of the family again. That would be such a heavy blow to a middle-aged man, leaving him depressed and unhappy all day long.

Lin Jiu is still young, and he's confident he can shoulder the responsibility of raising children, but adding the burden of caring for his parents in their old age makes him feel overwhelmed. His parents absolutely cannot be harmed before their children grow up. Getting a beating from his father now is better than enduring daily hardships later on.

Lin Jiu thought about it more and more and felt that this made sense. He strode forward, his back looking particularly desolate.

"sorry."

Wang Yuan apologized to Lin Jiu in the villa courtyard.

Lin Jiu thought there was something wrong with her ears. Why did everyone seem to be stealing her lines today?

"Dad, please don't do this." Lin Jiu's hands trembled slightly as he quickly helped his elderly father up. There was no way a father-in-law could bow down to his future son-in-law; Lin Jiu couldn't accept it. "I'm the one who should apologize. I didn't maintain a proper distance with Yu Ting, and I didn't take proper precautions. It's my lack of self-control that caused Yu Ting to get pregnant so early. I will do everything in my power to be a good husband to Yu Ting and a good parent... I..."