Ten Thousand Soul Banner: Deceased, do you have any unfulfilled wishes?

Chapter 1237: Chapter 1233: Requesting a Child

"Pregnant?"

After confirming her pregnancy, Ruan Hongzhuang didn’t keep it a secret. She immediately called Shen Siyuan to tell him.

Upon hearing the news, Shen Siyuan was overjoyed.

He had always wanted a child of his own, but unfortunately, neither Ruan Hongzhuang nor Taozi had shown any signs of pregnancy.

He knew that the issue lay with him and that he couldn’t rush things.

But some matters can’t simply be dismissed as unimportant.

So after hearing the good news, he was thrilled and immediately called Grandma and both sets of parents.

That afternoon, everyone who knew the news gathered at Shen Siyuan’s home, including Grandma from the countryside.

"Perfect timing, stay and celebrate the New Year together," Shen Siyuan said joyfully.

But right now, Grandma had no interest in the New Year. She held Ruan Hongzhuang’s hand, carefully advising her on things to watch out for, and kept looking her over, convinced Ruan Hongzhuang was carrying a boy.

Shen Siyuan was speechless. The embryo hadn’t even formed yet, and she was already telling him the gender. Impressive.

But Grandma’s word was law, after all.

Jiang Yingxue brought little Ruan Huichun over. The little one had learned to sit up, babble "mama," and loved to touch and grab at things. If others talked to him, he would respond with a smile. He was at his most adorable stage.

"Once the baby is born, will these two, being only six months apart, end up fighting?" Huang Huijuan asked, laughing.

Ruan Xiangqian said, "Absolutely, they’ll fight for sure. The question is, who will be stronger?"

"Huichun is older, he’ll definitely be stronger," Shen Jianjun claimed.

"That’s not certain. We’re just an ordinary family; Ruan Ruan and Xiao Shen aren’t typical people. Their child will naturally be extraordinary. Even if they’re five years apart, he might not be a match," Ruan Xiangqian retorted.

Shen Jianjun couldn’t argue with that, but internally he was delighted.

"They shouldn’t fight; we’re not having your son bully his nephew," Jiang Yingxue hurriedly interjected, turning to Shen Siyuan.

Her protective instinct was clear.

Shen Siyuan was at a loss for words. The baby hadn’t even been born, and she was already protective.

Before Shen Siyuan could say anything, Ruan Hongzhuang, sitting beside him, voiced her displeasure.

"Isn’t it normal for boys to fight? Don’t worry; with their brother-in-law around, he won’t get hurt. And if he does, their brother-in-law can fix it."

Jiang Yingxue: ...

It seems staying in Bin Hai isn’t suitable anymore.

Taozi, watching everyone surround Ruan Hongzhuang, felt a bit left out. Then, someone’s hand clasped hers.

Turning her head, she realized it was none other than Shen Siyuan.

"You should also put in some effort, let’s have one too," Shen Siyuan suggested.

Taozi couldn’t help but roll her eyes, "Is this really about me trying hard?"

Turning her head, she saw Dou Dou playing with Ruan Huichun while Tang Tang watched eagerly.

"Oh oh oh ah ah."

"Han~"

Ruan Huichun immediately smiled at her.

Dou Dou was thrilled, "So you’re a little silly like Tang Tang."

Tang Tang: →_→

Don’t think I can’t hear that.

Not only did Tang Tang hear, but Ruan Xiangqian and his wife did too.

But instead of being angry, they were glad. Tang Tang was great, such a wonderfully blessed kid. If their son could be like Tang Tang, it’d truly be a blessing.

Besides, Tang Tang was not silly at all.

She and Xiao Ya attended classes together, but her learning pace was faster than Xiao Ya’s.

Of course, Xiao Ya wasn’t dumb either. She was a normal kid who worked hard; everyone was gathered here chatting, yet she was diligently doing her homework.

As for Tang Tang, she never did her homework. When Teacher Xu Xiaojing asked her, she feigned ignorance. However, when questioned, she could answer correctly. As for being quick...

In the end, Teacher Xu just let it go.

So for Dou Dou to say Ruan Huichun was like Tang Tang was a high compliment in the eyes of Ruan Xiangqian and his wife.

If Tang Tang weren’t Shen Siyuan’s "daughter," they’d certainly try to adopt her. She was like a walking God of Wealth.

Dou Dou excitedly ran to Jiang Yingxue’s side, eagerly saying, "Granny Jiang, Granny Jiang, could you let me take care of the little baby for a few days?"

"Not disgusted by him anymore?" Jiang Yingxue remembered the look of disdain on her face before.

"No, he’s adorable now, lend him to me for two days, and I’ll return him when he cries," Dou Dou exclaimed excitedly.

Jiang Yingxue: ...

"No."

"Hmph, Granny Jiang is so stingy," Dou Dou said, hands on her hips and pouting unhappily.

Jiang Yingxue pinched her cheek gently, "Since you like him so much, be his wife when he grows up."

"I won’t, I want to be Tang Tang’s wife," she said, turning to Tang Tang, "Tang Tang, oh?"

"Han?"

Tang Tang was reaching out to pinch Ruan Huichun’s cheek, and as everyone turned to look, she quickly pinched it.

Then, she appeared very satisfied.

Everyone laughed at Tang Tang’s antics, but Jiang Yingxue worried that her son would cry, quickly reaching out to hold him.

Surprisingly, though silent before, he started crying the moment he was picked up, twisting in her arms, refusing to be held.

Clearly, he wanted Tang Tang to hold him.

"Oh?"

Tang Tang tilted her head, gave him a glance, then turned and ran off.

Seeing him cry loudly, Dou Dou turned disdainfully, "Tang Tang doesn’t like him, so I don’t like him either."

And with that, she chased after Tang Tang.

Ruan Huichun cried even louder.

Watching the two little ones run off, Jiang Yingxue sighed helplessly, "These two little troublemakers."

She then looked down to quickly soothe her son.

But soothing him wasn’t easy, and the more she tried, the louder he cried. Seeing Ruan Hongzhuang standing there leisurely, she passed Ruan Huichun to her, "Here, practice ahead of time on how to take care of a child."

Ruan Hongzhuang: ...

Shen Siyuan quietly slipped away, thinking it best not to be around right now.

But he underestimated her. Ruan Hongzhuang, being sharp, quickly handed Ruan Huichun to Huang Huijuan, "Mom, you’ve got experience, teach me how to soothe a child."

"Sure, sure," Huang Huijuan happily extended her hands to take the child.

Originally smiling complacently beside them, Jiang Yingxue was startled and swiftly took her son back.

She wouldn’t dare leave her son with Huang Huijuan.

Could she even handle taking care of a child?

She couldn’t even take care of herself properly; word was that Xiao Shen was raised by Grandma.

Ruan Hongzhuang stood by with a grin, pleased with herself.

Shen Qingzhou had retreated to the balcony and just sat down when Dou Dou, dragging Tang Tang behind, appeared.

"What’s up?" Seeing that they had something to say, Shen Siyuan was curious.

"Potato, do you have a baby too?" Dou Dou asked, looking up curiously.

"Yes, I have a baby. When it’s born, you’ll need to all get along," Shen Qingzhou said, gently patting her head.

"So now you’ve got your own baby. Do you not need this one anymore? Can I have her?" Dou Dou pointed to Tang Tang beside her.

Seeing Shen Siyuan looking at her speechlessly, she added, "I’ll take good care of her."

Shen Siyuan: ...