Chapter 197 - 110: Warm Little Sun

Chapter 197: Chapter 110: Warm Little Sun

"I’d be happy to, but this nail polish is the cheap stuff. It only cost five bucks."

"It’s just for my toes, so buying an expensive one would be a waste. This is perfect. Time to show off your skills," Jiang Wanyi said with a smile, her heart full of anticipation and happiness.

"No problem."

Painting toenails seemed simple, and it really wasn’t hard at all.

You just had to be a little careful, and that was all it took.

Resting her foot on Chen Yuan’s lap, Jiang Wanyi watched him, unable to look away.

’They say happiness is hard to find, but isn’t it right here beside me?’

"AHHH—"

Mili, having snapped out of her daze, crawled over.

"Mili, don’t move. Daddy’s painting Mommy’s toenails. I’ll come hold you in a bit, so don’t come over here."

"Goo goo ga ga..."

"Words won’t work. You have to use a trick with Mili."

"What kind of trick?"

She looked down and to the side, found a small doll, and tossed it to the far end of the playpen.

"Mili, go fetch that for Daddy."

Receiving her command, Mili crawled over with all her might.

HUFF... PUFF...

"Hee hee hee..."

Jiang Wanyi burst out laughing. "Are you playing fetch with my daughter?"

"We’re just playing."

If anyone else had said that, Jiang Wanyi would definitely have been upset.

But coming from Chen Yuan, it was fine.

After a few rounds of this, Mili got tired. She lay on the floor without moving, blinking her big, beautiful eyes as she watched the two of them.

Drool trickled down her chin. Chen Yuan wiped it away for her, then went back to painting Jiang Wanyi’s nails.

Soon, after finishing her toes, he looked at her hands.

"I think I’m pretty good at this. Should I do your fingernails, too?"

"No, not my hands." Jiang Wanyi pulled her hands back. "I’m saving my hands for a proper manicure."

She wouldn’t be able to get them done once she went back to work, so Jiang Wanyi wanted to treat herself while she had the chance.

"So you’re saying I’m only good enough to paint your toes."

"Think of this as practice. Once you have more experience, I’ll let you do my fingernails."

Jiang Wanyi’s attention returned to her feet.

"To be honest, they look really good. It’s so even. I’ll give this daddy a thumbs-up."

"This daddy is returning your thumbs-up. Verbal praise is too hollow."

’Hmph!’

’This guy... the more I watch him, the more interesting he becomes.’

"Don’t be upset. I got you a little gift, too."

"What is it?" Chen Yuan was a little curious.

She got up, went to the dining table, and brought back a small black box. Inside was a small name tag.

The words "Good Dad" were written on it.

"At first, I thought about making one that said ’Friend of the Ladies,’ but ’Good Dad’ felt more meaningful, so I made this for you instead."

Besides the words, the tag also had a little cartoon icon of a guy on it. It was undeniably thoughtful.

"Actually, ’Friend of the Ladies’ isn’t bad either. It would make me seem very popular."

Jiang Wanyi put her hands on her curvy hips.

"What’s this? You want to be friends with other women besides me?"

"I’m just kidding."

"Hmph!"

She gathered her hair back and tied it up with a hair tie.

"It’s about time. Let’s go give her a bath," Jiang Wanyi said.

"Usually she’s already done by now. We’re a little late today."

"Okay."

Chen Yuan carried the baby into the bathroom and filled her little tub with water.

Mili played with her toys in the basin while Chen Yuan and Jiang Wanyi took turns splashing water on her.

"You should go get it ready. She can drink it after her bath," Chen Yuan said.

"Let me try feeding her directly again. You can show me the right way to hold her one more time."

"I’m worried she’ll bite you again."

A warmth spread through Jiang Wanyi’s heart. It seemed that in his eyes, she was a little more important than the baby.

"It’s fine. I can handle it."

"It’s true what they say, motherhood makes you strong."

"You’re not wrong. I never imagined I’d be like this," Jiang Wanyi remarked.

"That’s the great thing about a mother’s love."

After playing with Mili for a little longer, the two of them started to bathe her.

After the bath, Chen Yuan carried the baby out.

After cleaning up, Jiang Wanyi came in to feed the baby.

Chen Yuan tactfully stood behind her, positioning himself just so he could see the baby, not daring to move any closer.

Jiang Wanyi, on the other hand, didn’t really mind. He had already seen it all before.

Normally, she wouldn’t breastfeed so openly in front of him, but the situation was special, so she couldn’t overthink it.

"Like this?"

"A little higher. Bring her in a little closer."

"I’m worried she won’t be able to breathe."

"Yours... are a bit special, it’s true. Just do your best."

"Ah—"

Jiang Wanyi cried out sharply, her brow furrowed in pain.

This was unavoidable, even with the correct posture.

There was no good solution; she could only endure it.

Soon, the baby was full. Chen Yuan brought over a small toy, intending to tire her out a bit more so she wouldn’t sleep too early.

"You play with her for a while. I’m going to take a shower, then go back to the room to put on some ointment."

"Okay."

"Um..." Chen Yuan began,

"For the next few days, try to wear cotton bras. Or if possible, don’t wear one at all. It’ll help you heal faster."

"Mm."

Jiang Wanyi went to take a shower, but before she did, she gathered Chen Yuan’s dirty clothes for the laundry.

Chen Yuan was in the bedroom, playing with Mili for over an hour. Finally, she couldn’t take it anymore and refused to open her eyes, no matter what he said.

From the looks of it, she should sleep for a longer stretch tonight, or at least until morning.

After tucking Mili in, Chen Yuan also left the room.

He happened to see Jiang Wanyi coming out of her room, frowning and wincing in pain.