My girlfriend isn't as cute as me.

Wang Yuting obediently raised her hands.

Lin Jiu skillfully took off Wang Yuting's clothes and used a towel to wipe her body.

"She gets shy when she blows her nose, but she doesn't whine when she wipes her sweat," Lin Jiu chuckled.

"Oh, we're an old married couple, what's there to be shy about?" Wang Yuting lazily leaned her body against Lin Jiu. After taking off her clothes, which were soaked with sweat, she felt much more relaxed, not to mention that Lin Jiu's small hands would occasionally touch her skin. Unlike her, who was like a walking, talking hand warmer, Lin Jiu's body temperature was lower than that of ordinary people, so touching her felt cool and comfortable.

"You should be a little more shy," Lin Jiu muttered, sounding slightly annoyed.

"Hey~ Jiu'er, do you have some special feelings for me? Let me make this clear first, no matter how much you want it now, I won't agree. Nothing can happen during this period; I need to protect the child." Wang Yuting looked at Lin Jiu with a mischievous smile. "If you really can't hold back, just take care of it with your hand first. I'll be there."

"I'll give you a punch."

Lin Jiu gently tapped Wang Yuting's head and said, annoyed and embarrassed, "Don't say things that are bad for the child's education."

"I was clearly thinking of you." Wang Yuting raised her hand with a wronged expression, letting Lin Jiu help her wipe her armpits, and muttered unhappily, "I'm afraid you've been holding back for too long, and what will I do if you go out and have an affair?"

"I would never do such a thing."

Lin Jiu pinched Wang Yuting's cheek as a lesson for her nonsense.

He finally has some time to rest and recuperate; once his children grow up, he won't have any more vacations.

Lin Jiu had never considered having an affair; rather, he was taking this opportunity to exercise and recharge.

"Okay, change your clothes."

Lin Jiu helped Wang Yuting put on clean clothes, then looked down at her pants.

During her pregnancy, Wang Yuting wore relatively loose and simple clothes, and they tended to be thicker. In order to prevent her hands and feet from going numb, she also had to wear socks to keep her feet warm.

"Did it leak?"

Lin Jiu asked.

Wang Yuting slowly turned her head to the side, avoiding looking at Lin Jiu.

"Looks like there's a leak." Lin Jiu nodded thoughtfully. "Lift your leg up, I'll change your pad and pants."

Wang Yuting originally wanted to change herself, but after thinking about it, she realized she had nothing she couldn't let Lin Jiu see, so she obediently lifted her leg.

“There’s nothing to be ashamed of. It’s a normal physiological phenomenon, and I understand you’re not feeling well right now. This is something you can’t control. I’ve drawn the curtains and closed the door. I’ll be the only one watching, so don’t be shy.” Lin Jiu calmly changed Wang Yuting’s sanitary pad. She treated this small matter as a practice session for changing the baby’s diaper, nothing to worry about.

"Besides..."

After Lin Jiu helped Wang Yuting put on new pants, she put away the old sanitary pads.

"It can only be seen by me alone."

Lin Jiu picked up the washbasin and walked towards the washroom.

Wang Yuting watched Lin Jiu's retreating figure, her cheeks flushed, and turned on the fan to dispel the smell in the air.

"Silly girl, of course it belongs to you alone," Wang Yuting muttered softly, a smile unconsciously creeping onto her lips, her body feeling much more relaxed. She didn't know if it was because she'd changed into comfortable clothes, or because Lin Jiu was there, but her heart had settled down.

After busying herself in the bathroom for a while, Lin Jiu came out, drew back the curtains, and went to the balcony to hang Wang Yuting's clothes to dry.

"You could have showered later, but you just got home and you're already so busy..."

Wang Yuting struggled to sit up, poured a glass of water for Lin Jiu who had returned from the balcony, and handed it to him with both hands.

"I feel exhausted just thinking about how one person has to take care of all the housework, his studies, and his interpersonal relationships."

“…I admit it’s not easy at all, but I still think you’ve had it harder.” Lin Jiu took the cup from Wang Yuting and sipped it slowly, finally feeling the real sense of being home.

"I've thought that when you're about to give up, even if it means using some underhanded methods, I'll take on this hardship for you. To that end, I've even prepared a phone number for a housekeeping service and living expenses." Lin Jiu took the Book of Clow Cards from the bookshelf. He had a clear understanding of all the cards in it, what effects different cards could be combined to create, and the limits of his own body.

For Lin Jiu, this was nothing more than a trivial matter of practicing simulations in the realm of mental calculations during his spare time.

It's only a matter of time before he learns or masters what he wants to learn.

Lin Jiu's greatest strength is not his memory, but his thinking ability.

"Substitute card".

Lin Jiu will never forget the role this card played.

He and Wang Yuting unwittingly swapped identities and lived as each other for a day.

That day, Lin Jiu's school was filled with countless legends about him, and he almost became the pinnacle of unifying the entire school.

That day, five times more people in the company wanted to propose to Manager Wang on the fourth floor than usual.

For Lin Jiu, this substitute card was quite important.

in case……

Of course, he was just stating a hypothetical scenario.

If one day, something happens to Wang Yuting, and her body can't hold on any longer...

Lin Jiu would not hesitate to use this card to leave her in this world, and instead, he would go first.

This was the most despicable and irresponsible thing Lin Jiu had ever thought of, but... he couldn't stop himself from thinking this way.

"I do not want."

Wang Yuting responded crisply.

Lin Jiu was stunned, holding the Book of Clow Cards, staring blankly at Wang Yuting.

I said, I don't want to.

Wang Yuting narrowed her eyes slightly, and a displeased smile appeared on her lips.

"Even if it hurts a lot, if I get leg cramps in the middle of the night, if even something as simple as getting out of bed takes forever, and if I can't control my body and leak urine when I sneeze, that's still my responsibility and duty as a mother. I'm the child's mother! This child must be born by me, I won't give it to you, not even you!"

Wang Yuting's eyes revealed an incredibly strong will.

She did say that she wanted to be a man if possible.

Pregnancy was so difficult that she couldn't even maintain her balance while walking, and she couldn't control her emotions. Wang Yuting couldn't even count how many times she had yelled at Lin Jiu during her pregnancy. Although she realized she was wrong after each outburst, she just couldn't manage her emotions... Even though Lin Jiu didn't seem to mind and always considerately went along with her wishes, Wang Yuting still felt like she had done something wrong. She hated this feeling, which is why she had the idea of ​​becoming a man.

However, Wang Yuting has never intended to give up her identity as a mother!

"Yuting..."

Holding the Book of Clow Cards, Lin Jiu was deeply touched by Wang Yuting's maternal side.

"Besides, I can't cook, I can't do housework, and I don't know how to take care of people. If we switched roles, wouldn't I become a useless husband who can't do anything? When my wife needs help the most, I'll just be playing games on the side, I won't clean the house when it's dirty, and I'll have to order takeout for every meal. Don't do that, I still want to be a human being."

Wang Yuting waved her hand firmly.

If she really becomes that kind of scoundrel of a husband, I'd rather have my life start over.

Lin Jiu really wanted to tell her that he had actually considered a backup plan, but after thinking about it, he decided not to say anything.

Lin Jiu put the Book of Clow Cards back on the bookcase. He chose to respect Wang Yuting's wishes and take good care of her as the child's father.

"And also, that, that one..."

Wang Yuting beckoned Lin Jiu over and whispered in his ear, "Surrogacy is illegal."

"...You're right."

Lin Jiu completely gave up on this idea this time and wouldn't think about it anymore.

Looking at the somewhat dejected Lin Jiu, Wang Yuting subconsciously opened her arms and hugged him.

Because of the baby, Wang Yuting's hug wasn't as tight as before, but Lin Jiu could still feel her affection. It seemed even the baby in her belly was reaching out, through the mother's embrace, to give the father a high five.

“Jiu’er, if you feel like you can’t hold on any longer, you must tell me. Being together is definitely not about comparing who has a harder life. Just thinking about that kind of life is terrifying. Whether you’re a boy or a girl, when you can’t hold on anymore, you just can’t hold on anymore.”

Wang Yuting gently patted Lin Jiu's back, urging him to express his feelings.

Boys are often like this; they tend to keep things bottled up inside, accumulating small moments of despair until they eventually break themselves to pieces.

When Wang Yuting encounters problems, she can confide in Ye Yue and Tong Yingyu, while Lin Jiu can only endure them on her own.

The head of the household bears not only responsibility, but also a kind of curse.

Being strong for someone is not only a motivation, but also a pressure.

"I'm so tired..."

Lin Jiu tried to say in Wang Yuting's arms, "I'm so tired."

"Thanks for your hard work."

Wang Yuting gently comforted Lin Jiu, patting his back lightly to dispel his fatigue.

Lin Jiu enjoyed Wang Yuting's embrace, and his nose suddenly felt a little sore. He slowly closed his eyes.

"how about you?"

"I feel fine now."

"I see... Well then, this is to reward you for your previous hard work."

Lin Jiu also raised his hands, imitating Wang Yuting's movements, placing his hands on her back and gently patting her.

The two were like wolves licking each other's wounds, or like cats grooming each other, cherishing this warmth.

Chapter 440 The 101st Reason

“Jiu’er…”

Wang Yuting gazed at Lin Jiu with deep affection and slowly moved closer.

"Today is Valentine's Day, have you received any gifts from other girls?"

Wang Yuting's eyes suddenly sharpened, and she sniffed his scent carefully like a puppy. However, because Lin Jiu had been busy since returning home, the scents were mixed up, and she couldn't tell if there were any other girls' scents.

"No."

Lin Jiu answered truthfully, "I didn't accept a single gift."

"Outrageous! This is outrageous! Are those women blind? They don't even respect my Jiu'er! Let me out! I want to have a serious talk with them. How could anyone think my Lin Jiu isn't good enough?" Wang Yuting rolled up her sleeves, looking ready to rush out and fight. She couldn't control her emotions once they were stirred up.

Lin Jiu sighed and rubbed his forehead, explaining, "Someone gave me a gift, but I didn't accept it."

"Waaah..."

Wang Yuting's momentum vanished, and she sat on the sofa looking aggrieved, on the verge of tears.

"Someone is trying to take Jiu'er from me..."