Chapter 1489 - 1491

Gong Ruzhi carefully wanted to reach out his hand, but as he reached Gong Ruini’s belly, his hand started shaking.

Gong Ruini really couldn’t bear watching anymore; it was truly heart-wrenching.

She reached out a hand, grabbed Gong Ruzhi’s hand, and pressed it against her belly.

"I’m the uncle." After waiting a long time without seeing any kicking signs, Gong Ruzhi finally spoke slowly.

"Once you’re born, Uncle will take you to eat delicious food and take you to have fun."

Gong Ruzhi didn’t know if he was in a good mood today or if it was the first time he’d seen such terrifying fetal movement, but he made a lot of promises.

Gong Ruzhi wasn’t sure what the kids in the belly would like, but it didn’t matter; kids must have food and drinks.

Thinking of this, Gong Ruzhi was naturally generous with his promises.

Gong Ruzhi was thinking about how to establish a good image in front of his future nephew and niece, but he overlooked one thing.

That is, the kid in the belly was no ordinary troublemaker. Upon hearing about food, drinks, and fun, of course, they got excited.

For the fetus, how should they express their joy? Naturally, they must try to show their presence and greet their uncle more vigorously.

The baby was excited to greet Gong Ruzhi, but Gong Ruini, who had only just calmed down, was frightened.

What was happening? Gong Ruini was genuinely bewildered, didn’t they just announce their presence?

By common logic, they should be taking a break. Why are they so excited this time?

Gong Ruini didn’t understand. Although this showed the child was healthy, it was overwhelming for Gong Ruini’s body.

"Alright, stop talking." Zhao Xuran pushed Gong Ruzhi away; what a little rascal.

What’s it got to do with him? Gong Ruzhi looked aggrieved; he really hadn’t done anything, so why was his brother-in-law being so harsh with him? Gong Ruzhi felt indignant.

"You just said you’d take them out for food and fun, that’s why they got so excited."

"Ah, surely not." Gong Ruzhi hadn’t noticed, but he thought it impossible.

They’re children without their own thoughts; how could they understand so much? But seeing his brother-in-law’s serious expression, Gong Ruzhi admitted his mistake.

"But they really like you." Although he felt jealous, Zhao Xuran had no choice but to admit that the baby in the belly really liked their uncle.

He’s clearly the dad, yet the baby preferred to be close to the uncle rather than him. Zhao Xuran was puzzled but couldn’t help feeling jealous toward Gong Ruzhi.

Jealous of him? Gong Ruzhi just pretended not to notice. Hmph, let someone be stingy before; now even the kids know who to be closer to.

"Of course they like me; I’m the one who’s going to buy them delicious food and fun things." Gong Ruzhi boasted, wanting to thumb his nose at his brother-in-law, who made him do so much today.

Annoying, truly annoying, Zhao Xuran rolled his eyes at Gong Ruzhi in disdain.

Trying to provoke him? Don’t even think about it, "Then you need to work hard and earn more money."

"In the future, they’ll rely on you for baby formula and diapers."

"And their stylish clothes, and money for outings."

"And for their college tuition, and dating expenses."

"Wedding expenses, house buying expenses."

"Business startup expenses."

"Raising children expenses." Hmph, aren’t you proud showing off the relationship with the kids?

Then let him take on this major responsibility; after all, it’s the IT age now, which is a highly lucrative field.

At first, Gong Ruzhi kept nodding, indicating he’d definitely do it, but hearing the latter part, he was stunned.

It wasn’t that he begrudged spending money on his sister’s kids, he’d definitely be generous.

The key issue was, "I’m the uncle."

"Why am I taking on so much responsibility? Brother-in-law, what are you doing?"

"You’re the baby’s dad."

Hmm, now he remembers he’s actually the baby’s dad, "I see you competing for attention with the kids more fiercely than anyone." Zhao Xuran said sourly.

Cut, just jealous, Gong Ruzhi didn’t grapple with the matter against the now three-year-old Zhao Xuran.

"Sis, let’s go out for a walk tomorrow night; tomorrow’s the weekend." Gong Ruzhi patted his wallet, indicating it’s full.

In such cold weather, why go out in the evening? Gong Ruini was reluctant.

"Apparently, there’s something lively happening in Chinatown tomorrow, how about we go out for dinner directly?" Though they had hotpot today, the atmosphere was pretty good.

Chatting and laughing, even calling family, can’t hide the fact it’s just the three of them at home, which is really as lonely as can be.

"We can eat in a private booth upstairs while watching the lively scene below, how about that?" Gong Ruzhi just wanted to spend the New Year in a lively place.

The youngster felt this year lacked atmosphere, and Gong Ruini also got used to the idea that the New Year should be a big family gathering, followed by a jolly meal.

No matter they might fight over a particular dish or congratulate whoever got the coin-filled dumplings for good fortune, then keep eating dumplings hoping for their own good luck.

Thinking about this, Gong Ruini suddenly remembered something, "We forgot to put coins yesterday."

While eating dumplings yesterday, Gong Ruini felt she had forgotten something but couldn’t recall what it was despite thinking hard.

Now she finally realized what she missed, "It’s all your fault."

"Yes, yes, it’s all my fault." Zhao Xuran was also stunned, knowing that back home, boys are responsible for handling dumpling filling.

But putting coins in wasn’t their task; Zhao Xuran habitually handled the filling yesterday.

"How about we eat them again?" Zhao Xuran cautiously suggested.

He didn’t really believe eating coin-filled dumplings would bring wealth, but his wife seemed highly superstitious about it.

Can this be redone? Gong Ruini was dumbstruck.

Gong Ruzhi grumbled, "Brother-in-law, can you be more attentive." Alas, although his brother-in-law excelled in work, he really messed up when facing everyday life situations.

What was he not attentive about? Actually, it’s just a psychological effect; when they were in the Northeast, there wasn’t this custom, yet life went pretty well.

Since it was his mistake, he should admit it, "Tomorrow’s food, drink, and fun are on me then."

Oh, is that an apology? Gong Ruzhi’s eyes immediately widened, shocked.

"You should be treating anyway."

"You’re the oldest among us, and you’re the wealthiest." Hmph, thinking of exploiting him? Then let the brother-in-law pay up first.

Normally unprompted, Zhao Xuran would pay; but seeing someone’s smug smile, Zhao Xuran felt a bit annoyed.

"Why me? Shouldn’t you be treating us sometime?" At this point, Zhao Xuran suddenly remembered something.

It seemed this kid, Gong Ruzhi, never formally treated them to anything.

Not about lacking a meal here and there, but the kid’s attitude had issues.

Him treating? Gong Ruzhi pretended not to hear, "Brother-in-law, be generous."

Generous, how could he be more generous? Zhao Xuran was nearly driven mad by this little brother-in-law; he finally understood why his own brother was often driven half-crazy by this kid.