I Became the Mother of His Child

"Liu Sanjie" was quite an interesting movie, particularly with its depiction of the Zhuang girl, who was both intelligent and astute, and whose singing was beautiful and moving. However, what Xu Xiuxiu found most amusing about the movie was Mr. Mo, the character who single-handedly provided all the film's comedic relief. He was definitely a memorable character who provoked irritation.

After watching the movie, Xu Jingjing was completely invigorated.

"Big sister, I want to become a woman like Liu Sanjie," Xu Jingjing said silently as she walked all the way home. If not for her bright eyes and flushed cheeks, Xu Xiuxiu might have thought that something had upset Xu Jingjing again, but after a silent walk, Xu Jingjing suddenly stopped in front of their house and her emotions erupted.

"I believe you can certainly become that," Xu Xiuxiu said, looking at the excited Xu Jingjing as if inspired herself, then solemnly patted her on the shoulder and gave the somewhat insincere compliment.

Becoming a woman like Liu Sanjie—honestly, Xu Xiuxiu also admired the somewhat legendary character in the movie, but setting her as a goal was a bit foolish. However, since Xu Jingjing was suddenly passionate about it, Xu Xiuxiu, as her sister, felt it wasn't right to dampen her spirits, so she ended up solemnly encouraging her.

"Yes, big sister, thank you for your support; I will try hard," Xu Jingjing said, clenching her fist as she accepted Xu Xiuxiu's encouragement.

Ugh! Xu Xiuxiu couldn't help but shake her head at the still-excited Xu Jingjing.

"Mr. Mo, Mommy Cheng Guang likes Mr. Mo!" Song Chengguang had largely gone to the film to pass the time, not really understanding the meaning behind the songs in the movie. All he knew was that it was very funny and interesting when Mr. Mo fell into the water, and so now he also jumped in to make his presence felt.

"You silly boy," Xu Xiuxiu found Song Chengguang's appreciation amusing, but she herself also found Mr. Mo and the group of unruly soldiers he brought along quite hilarious, thus she playfully knocked on the little guy's head without necessarily teaching him the concept of favoring only good people, "Cheng Guang, can you tell Mommy why you like Mr. Mo?"

"Because he's really funny," Song Chengguang said with a giggle, showing off his little white teeth and a face full of innocence.

He indeed was very funny—an 80s goofball!

"Yes, really funny, isn't that right? Mommy also thinks Mr. Mo is very funny," Xu Xiuxiu said, immediately hugging the little guy and kissing his cheek. She couldn't help it; her son's taste matched hers, and that excited her—what delightful harmony!

"Alright, it's getting late, let's head inside and wash up for bed," Song Yuanhuan said. He had been worried Xu Xiuxiu would get sleepy during the movie. Although she endured through the movie and even up to the front door of their home, yawning countless times and looking ready to fall asleep at any moment, he had been worrying all the way, so seeing them still chattering at the doorstep, he couldn't help reminding them.

"Okay, bath time and then straight to sleep, Mommy will bathe Cheng Guang!" Song Chengguang was especially happy at the thought of his mommy giving him a bath. It had been a while since Xu Xiuxiu had bathed him, and now that it was mentioned, the little guy was particularly eager and thus looked up at Xu Xiuxiu for her opinion.

"Sure!" Xu Xiuxiu agreed without a second thought.

She really missed the days of bathing little Chen Guang's tender, chubby body! It seemed like it had been a long time since she had personally bathed the little guy!

As soon as Xu Xiuxiu agreed, Song Yuanhuan frowned in disapproval, and with a raise of his hand, he scooped up Song Chengguang from the floor, "Mom is tired, let mom sleep, dad will bathe you." He said assertively, as if making a request and yet also imposing his will.

At these words, Song Chengguang pouted and looked reluctantly at Xu Xiuxiu before finally sighing in resignation, "Okay!" His agreement came somewhat reluctantly.

"Brother-in-law, let me bathe Chengguang! I won't have a chance once I go back to my hometown in two days." Xu Jingjing, seeing her chubby little nephew, immediately felt a surge of longing for him and knew that the first thing she'd think about at home would be this precious little baby egg.

"Auntie will bathe him." Song Chengguang, who was a perceptive child, had experienced his father's rugged military bathing style and preferred his aunt's playful manner over the roughness of his father.

"I'll do it." Seeing his son's instant agreement, and recalling his own son's earlier hesitant and reluctant response, Song Yuanhuan immediately felt like intimidating the little guy a bit.

As Song Yuanhuan spoke coldly, Xu Jingjing looked helplessly at the delicate face of little Cheng Guang.

"Wuwu… Dad, no wash, auntie wash." Staying in Song Yuanhuan's arms, Song Chengguang looked expectantly at Xu Jingjing, his hands nervously twined together, then sending a pleading look to his powerful mom, hoping she would rescue him from his dad's bathing clutches.

Song Chengguang's protest solidified Song Yuanhuan's stern features, as if he was about to say something else, but Xu Xiuxiu stepped in at that moment, "Let Si Ya bathe Chengguang! They've been getting along so well lately!" Xu Jingjing had bathed Song Chengguang several times, both playful and boisterous, almost turning the bath into a water fight. She knew Chengguang quite liked his little aunt and agreed that they should get along well.

"Okay!" Once Xu Xiuxiu spoke, how could Song Yuanhuan object? He easily let the little guy go, handing his son over to Xu Jingjing, then took Xu Xiuxiu by the hand and they went inside.

For Song Yuanhuan, his son was secondary, his wife was what mattered most.

"Honey, are you hungry? Do you want me to make you a bowl of egg noodle soup?" Knowing that pregnant women tend to be sleepy and easily hungry, as soon as they stepped into the small living room, Song Yuanhuan asked with concern.

Egg noodle soup? The mention instantly conjured up an image of a delicious bowl of soup in Xu Xiuxiu's mind, with green vegetables topped with an egg and garnished with green onions, making her mouth water just thinking about it, her eyes shining brightly as she nodded vehemently at Song Yuanhuan.

Eat! She definitely had to eat! Xu Xiuxiu, the food lover, thought, without even considering whether she could manage to eat the noodle soup later. She only knew that at that moment, Song Yuanhuan had successfully tempted the cravings within her.