Free Web NovelChapter 653: Xinyao Is Expecting a Baby
"Will anyone else try to steal the little fox?" The little one widened his eyes.
"Of course, there are bad people out there," Xu Mumu earnestly taught the little guy. The little guy inherited her superpower, but she still wanted him to know that the outside isn’t safe and he shouldn’t run around when no one is with him.
Nowadays, you can often see news about human traffickers on TV. Her Doudou is obedient, sensible, and attractive; what if traffickers set their sights on him?
"Alright then, Little Huang belongs to our family, we can’t let anyone take Little Huang away," the little one said seriously.
Xu Mumu ruffled the little guy’s head. It was true that Fengfeng liked to run over here quite a lot and really liked the little fox.
"Doudou, when are you going to kindergarten? I’m already in the senior class this year, and I’ll soon be going to first grade," Fengfeng, sitting on the sofa, swung his little legs, still eager to take Doudou to school with him.
"Doudou will go next year," Xu Mumu said with a smile.
"So slow," the little one said, feeling downcast.
"It’s okay, little uncle. I can jump grades and study with you in the future just like Mom," the little guy said, patting his little uncle’s shoulder like an adult.
"That’s something you promised," Fengfeng’s eyes immediately lit up; it was a good idea.
Xu Mumu’s mouth twitched, not bothering to engage with them, wondering what the little guy was thinking all day long.
The next day when Xu Mumu was home reading, Yu Xinyao unexpectedly came by.
Seeing Yu Xinyao’s protruding belly, Xu Mumu quickly helped her into the room and let her sit on the sofa.
"Why did you come over? Where’s Huo Qingze? He didn’t accompany you?" Xu Mumu said with a smile.
"No, he’s busy again," Yu Xinyao shook her head. It was too boring at home, so she came to find Xu Mumu.
"You’re something else, daring to run around with a big belly. If you miss me, just tell me; I’ll take Doudou to see you," Xu Mumu poured Yu Xinyao a cup of warm water, knowing she preferred plain water without any flavor.
"My house is so quiet; yours is lively. I like your place," Yu Xinyao said with a smile.
"Why don’t you stay at my place?" Xu Mumu jokingly suggested.
"I would love to, but you know Brother Qingze; he definitely wouldn’t agree."
"True. If I really dared to keep you here, he’d probably have a heart to kill me," Xu Mumu nodded.
With Yu Xinyao visiting, Xu Mumu set her book aside to chat with her. This year, she’d seen less of Yu Xinyao, so she planned to have a good catch-up with her.
"Where’s your Doudou? Haven’t seen him," Yu Xinyao asked, a bit curious not to see Doudou.
"He’s in the backyard, studying with Grandpa and them. Grandpa hasn’t gone to work yet and spends a lot of time at home, teaching the little guy all kinds of knowledge," Xu Mumu said helplessly. If it weren’t for her son adapting so well, she would have stopped their relentless teaching.
Doudou is still so young, and he’s learning so much; she felt exhausted just watching.
"Is he getting enlightenment?" Yu Xinyao asked in surprise, though Doudou indeed needed enlightenment.
"No, but Doudou learns fast; he’s already being taught many things. Look, these are what he’s learning," Xu Mumu placed two books in front of Yu Xinyao.
"Is Doudou learning too quickly? They’re already teaching him junior high or even high school material; are kids this strong nowadays?"
"Indeed, it’s fast. He seems to adapt well, so I just let them do their thing. You know my family’s situation, and him learning more is a good thing," Xu Mumu said softly.
She hoped for a happy childhood for her child and wished he could learn more too.
"Learning so much at such a young age, Doudou is really amazing," Yu Xinyao said, at a loss for words.
As they chatted, Doudou soon came running out, as Professor Jian had given him a break from class, and the little guy immediately ran out.
"Auntie has a baby too? Mom, I’m going to be a big brother again," the little guy said joyfully. The Xu Family had two pregnant women, and the little one already knew what pregnancy meant.
"Yes, Doudou’s going to be a big brother again. Doudou is already a big kid," Xu Mumu said as she patted the little guy’s head. "Tired from studying?"
"Not tired, not tired. Great-grandpa’s lessons are fascinating," the little one shook his head.
"Mom, I want to play with Little Huang," the little one immediately went to play chase with the little fox, making it quite lively.
Professor Jian and Professor Song also came out, discussing the little one’s study plan. Though both intended to slow down his learning pace, the little one learned too quickly, prompting them to teach a bit more than planned during lessons.
Yu Xinyao visited, and both elders were quite pleased. Usually, apart from Xu Family visits, no one else came. In the house, besides teaching and playing with Doudou, there wasn’t much else to do.
"You still have a fox at home? This fox is so little; where did you get it?" Yu Xinyao asked, intrigued by the little fox the kid was holding.
"Picked it up on the mountain back home. It was severely injured, nearly dead, so we brought it back and healed it ourselves," Xu Mumu said casually.
The little fox jumped onto her shoulder, curiously observing the woman seated before its owner; it hadn’t seen Yu Xinyao before.
"You’re so fortunate, this little fox is incredibly cute," Yu Xinyao said seriously.
"Yes, very cute," Xu Mumu nodded in agreement.
The little fox stood obediently on Xu Mumu’s shoulder, its fluffy tail brushing against her cheek.
Needless to say, Yu Xinyao thought, she wanted one too; it was just too cute.
But touching her belly, with pregnancy underway, wanting to keep a pet was out of the question for now.
Thinking about it, Yu Xinyao felt a pang of regret.
Yu Xinyao spent the afternoon at Xu Mumu’s, and Huo Qingze came early to pick her up. He knew his wife had again gone to Xu Mumu’s; it was indeed boring at home, and Xu Mumu was one of her close friends. Yu Xinyao liked Doudou too, often running over to Xu Mumu’s.
If not for being pregnant, she’d probably be here frequently.
After Huo Qingze took his wife away, there were still things at home that needed handling. There wasn’t much time for chatting with Yin Yang, besides work when they’d see enough of him.
Seeing off Huo Qingze and his wife, Xu Mumu tidied up the house with Madam Chun; it had been a bit messy.
