I have ten trillion licking dog gold

Our children.

For a normal married couple, this sentence would be so warm and blissful.

pity.

Fate plays tricks on people.

Mr. Jiang was certainly not a DINK (Double Income No Kids) advocate, but he never imagined that his first child would be a "mixed-race child".

It's often said that mixed-race children are generally more beautiful and adorable than ordinary children, and having a mixed-race baby is something to be proud of and even boast about.

but.

Why aren't you smiling?

"It's been a few months."

Not only did they not offer any caresses, but the questions they asked were heartbreaking.

Is this a question a father could ask?
This is even more outrageous than the previous "dancing" comment.

"They all talk about how many weeks."

Fujiwara Reiki's expression carried a hint of melancholy, but only a hint.

How many weeks has it been?

Mr. Jiang admitted his mistake and corrected it.

"..."

Fujiwara Reiki looked at him, her eyes sparkling, and chuckled, "Eleven weeks. Don't worry, Jiang-san, I haven't missed a single checkup, the baby is very healthy."

Answer if I ask you.

Not knowing the baby's "month" is one thing, but not even participating in a single prenatal checkup at eleven weeks is not just negligence; it's practically widowhood.
and many more.

It seems he was already widowed.

"Has Jiang Sang thought of a name for the baby yet?"

You're an idiot.

How can you prepare a name if you don't even know the baby's gestational age?

But to everyone's surprise, Boss Jiang did not remain silent out of shame; instead, he spoke with great conviction.

"Does the name I choose have any meaning?"

Of course.

Fujiwara Reiki smiled innocently, "Doesn't Jiang-san trust Reiki?"

Their eyes met, and Fujiwara Reiki, her eyelashes like playful butterfly wings, winked at him.

This freak's abilities are unfathomable.

The key point is...

Her audacity was boundless.

To dare to fabricate such a colossal lie and get the Japanese imperial family to accept it—it's just a name, how could she possibly do anything about it?
Seemingly aware that the other party hadn't thought things through, she didn't make things difficult for him. She was always exceptionally gentle with Boss Jiang, the woman who could help her biological father find relief, and this was even more so after she became pregnant.

"Does Jiang Sang prefer boys or girls?"

She considerately changed the subject.

Isn't it said that pregnant women become irritable due to the influence of pregnancy hormones?

Does this mean that people of different bloodlines react differently?
Or is this theory simply a hoax?

"girl."

Certain and decisive.

Fujiwara Reiki glanced at him, her maternal glow and innate allure blending together without canceling each other out; the resulting chemical effect was even more mesmerizing.

"That's a lie. China has always been a land of male chauvinism."

"China is China."

The traditional preference for sons over daughters cannot be denied, but personally, Mr. Jiang, who was once a son, does indeed prefer daughters in his heart.

Perhaps it was influenced by Princess Qing.

For him, Princess Qing was a nightmare of his childhood and even adolescence, but if we put ourselves in the perspective of the elders...

啧。

It's just so delightful.

"Really? Jiang Sang likes daughters?"

"Ah."

Upon receiving an affirmative answer, Fujiwara no Reiki suddenly became somewhat sorrowful, her brows furrowing, and the delicate hand that had been stroking her lower abdomen stopped. "But I am carrying a boy."

Jiang Chen's pupils trembled, and his tone became uncontrollably volatile, "Aren't you only eleven weeks along?"

"Yes, eleven weeks."

"How could you possibly know if it's a boy or a girl?"

The sex of the fetus doesn't necessarily have to be revealed after birth, but isn't it usually only possible to check during the second or third trimester?

"By drawing blood from the mother's veins and testing the fetus's cell-free DNA, the sex of the fetus can be screened early on."

Someone pursed their lips.

It touched on a blind spot in his knowledge.

"What? Is Jiang Sang so unhappy because it's a boy? Or is it that Jiang Sang is unhappy because Li Ji is carrying a boy?"

How should we answer this question?

No matter how eloquent and persuasive Mr. Jiang was, he found himself speechless at this moment.

"I was just kidding."

Fujiwara Reiki smiled sweetly, "It takes twelve weeks to check, so there are still a few days left."

All right.

The question Li Shurui wanted to know now had an answer.

Twelve weeks.

That way you can determine the sex of the fetus.

As a new father, Mr. Jiang's knowledge has expanded. This lapse in responsibility is no big deal; there's plenty of time ahead, and he'll gain experience in the future.

"Jiang Sang, you've come at just the right time."

Isn't this the perfect time?

It can be checked at twelve weeks.

It is currently in its eleventh week.

In other words, within a few days at most, someone can witness firsthand whether their first bloodline is a son or a daughter.

As Fujiwara Reiki spoke, she tried to lean closer, but was blocked by a merciless hand. Only then did the princess, whose heart was as vast as the sea, finally reveal a hint of resentment.

"How did your mother find out?"

Mr. Jiang, who almost had a wild idea, asked, "You told her?"

"No."

Fujiwara Reiki quickly denied it, her tone aggrieved, "How could I be so foolish? I would never tell anyone."

"But she still found out."

Fujiwara Reiki showed no shame, and even said with a straight face, "Jiang-san, she is, after all, my mother, and there is no such thing as an absolute secret in the world."

It's both reasonable and logical.

If one is so clear-headed, why is one still so reckless?

Do you love them?

"Who?"

A questioning glint appeared in his captivating eyes, "Tetsuya Watari?"

Humorous and witty.

Jiang Chen's gaze shifted downwards once more.

Fujiwara Reiki suddenly realized, and then, with unwavering resolve, pressed her stomach and said with utmost sincerity, "He/She is my second life."

"Do not."

Mr. Jiang said softly, "You don't love them."

Fujiwara Reiki was stunned.

“A qualified mother will not put her child in any danger. You are not even qualified.”

Jiang Chen remained calm and composed, showing no emotion, and said, "In this respect, you are not as good as your mother."

Fujiwara Reiki's expression calmed down and gradually disappeared. "Jiang Sang, your evaluation of me is biased."

"Did I say something wrong? Even if it was an accident, you had other ways to handle it. For example, after Tetsuya Watari's death, you could have dissolved your engagement with the royal family. I believe the Japanese royal family had no reason or right to force you to marry a dead man, but you chose the most extreme path, hoisting a new life that couldn't withstand the turbulence onto the sails of your selfish desires, letting an unborn child be swept into the raging storm..."

"Oh."

That's right.

Faced with such a direct and hurtful accusation, Fujiwara Reiki was neither heartbroken nor angry; instead, she smiled nonchalantly.

That's definitely nonsense.

Not all pregnant women are sensitive and irritable. That's true.

Children are both a weakness and an armor, making women vulnerable while also making them stronger!

Is there anything wrong with it?

She even went so far as to question Boss Jiang in return.

Actually, Boss Jiang had his concerns and subconsciously controlled his tone, not daring to be too harsh to avoid provoking the other party. However, hearing that the other party showed no remorse whatsoever, his suppressed anger inevitably surged.

Before he could speak, Fujiwara Reiki spoke first, still as nonchalant and dismissive as ever.

"Great helmsmen cannot be cultivated on calm seas. Jiang Sang, look at how crazy the world is now. Peace has come to an end and will never return. The Age of Exploration has begun again. From now on, people will have to go to the Grand Line to find treasures. Starting from childhood is equivalent to winning at the starting line. Is that wrong?"

Jiang Chen was stunned.

Grand Line?

Winning at the starting line?
It truly integrates and perfectly combines the cultures of the two countries.

"You think this is One Piece?"

Jiang Chen couldn't help but smile; his smile was cool and devoid of warmth.

"Is the world now unlike the world of One Piece?"

You know what?

They do look somewhat alike.

Enel has appeared.

"Jiang Sang".

A glint of light shone in Fujiwara Reiki's eyes. "We are now sailing on the Grand Line."

"Oh."

Despite someone's sneer, Fujiwara Reiki ignored it, and her lingering gaze transformed into obsession and admiration. "In Reiki's heart, Eisan is Monkey D. Luffy, the man destined to become the Pirate King."

"..."

Jiang Chen remained silent.

So this stunning beauty is actually a chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) sufferer?
He only knew that the other person had a bit of a split personality.

"Me? Luffy?"

Straw Hat Boy, although he is the main character, is genuinely silly, always showing off his big white teeth and being incredibly naive.

of course.

To put it bluntly, it could also be described as being brainless.

Do you resemble him in any way?

"Correct."

Fujiwara Reiki nodded firmly, "Emi-san and Luffy are equally adorable."

Mr. Jiang's eye twitched.

cute?

For a man, such a description should not be considered a compliment.

"And what about you? Who are you?"

People who aren't family don't enter the same door.

The ancients never lied to me.

Two people who can come together and have children will definitely have similarities in each other.

This is not.

Even with such a cringeworthy topic, we still managed to start talking about it.

What does Jiang Sang think?

Mr. Jiang gave a lukewarm smile and refused to respond.

"I am Boa Hancock, of course."

"cough--"

Mr. Jiang couldn't hold it in and almost choked, but he forced it back down, which made him feel suffocated.

Who is Boa Hancock?
The famous Empress.

The most beautiful woman in One Piece, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, grew up in Amazon Lily, a country that reveres strength. Her childhood experience of being enslaved by the Celestial Dragons made her extremely disgusted with men, leaving her with deep psychological trauma. She admires the strong as beautiful and, to cover up her tragic past, presents herself as an arrogant tyrant. She is ruthless and cruel, and even threw the former emperor out of the window...

and many more.

Why do they look more and more alike?

Are your legs as long as the Empress's?

Boss Jiang is nitpicking.

The Empress is over 1.9 meters tall. How many women in reality can compare to her?

Fujiwara no Reiki is about 1.6364 meters tall. It's completely unfair to compare her leg length with that of the Empress.

If it were a Taoist nun instead, well, she'd be a match for her.

of course.

The Taoist nun was definitely not 1.9 meters tall, probably just over 1.7 meters. She was the tallest woman next to Boss Jiang. Fortunately, she didn't wear high heels, otherwise, Boss Jiang's aura would be completely suppressed when they walked together, referring to their body proportions.

If the Taoist nun were to be stretched to 1.9 meters tall, she could truly rival the Empress, who possesses an extreme contrast.

"Does Jiang Sang only look at legs?"

Fujiwara Reiki's eyes were alluring as she spoke, her hand slowly moving upwards until it stopped below the breasts that were even more prominent than her lower abdomen.

"Starting about two weeks ago, this part of mine has been getting bigger and bigger. Jiang Sang, could you take a look and see if it's gotten even larger?"

really.

A person's fundamental nature will not change.

Boss Jiang focused his energy on his dantian and didn't look around carelessly.

It is common knowledge that the mother's body undergoes a second development during pregnancy.

"You're going to be a mother."

"Giggle~"

Fujiwara Reiki covered her mouth and laughed, "The love between men and women is the natural order of things. Otherwise, how could there be a baby? What's there to be shy about, Jiang Sang? Are you worried that the baby will hear you? It's okay, the baby is still small and can't hear you yet."

As she spoke, she asked again, "Jiang Sang, really not going to touch it?"

Where to touch?

Boss Jiang remained unmoved. "Are you really that confident?"

"Isn't everything going smoothly?"

"smoothly?"

Perhaps it's due to the inherent competitiveness in men, but the other party's strategic planning and seemingly all-encompassing demeanor is quite glaring.

after all.

If this were a game of chess, he would be one of the pieces on the board.

Do you know what your mother and I just talked about?

"Take off your clothes."

Fujiwara Reiki smiled.

"She made me sacrifice this child."

Fujiwara Reiki's smile froze. "...Impossible."

"Mother, you've agreed."

"What did I promise? I promised to go with you to the Grand Line to find treasure?"

Boss Jiang's gaze was deep. Usually, people would complain to their mothers-in-law about their wives, but here it was the other way around. It wasn't that he was petty or retaliating for the woman's earlier misinterpretation, but rather that it was necessary to make the blindly optimistic woman understand the true, perilous situation she was in.

"You enjoy thrills, adventure, and extreme physical pleasure, but that doesn't mean all your crew members harbor such ambitions. You yearn for mysterious treasures, but some prefer the peaceful life on Amazon Lily..."

“She is my mother, and this is her grandson.”

"Fujiwara Yu is still your father and her husband."

Jiang Chen spoke succinctly and frankly: "To be a qualified captain, it's not just about knowing what you want, but more importantly, knowing what your crew wants."

Fujiwara Reiki remained silent, gazing at that serious and earnest face, before saying, "As expected of Monkey D. Luffy. Jiang-san, you must be the greatest captain of the Great Age of Exploration."

Hopeless!

If it weren't for her pregnancy, Jiang Chen would undoubtedly have dragged her up, pinned her to the table, and spanked her hard.

“If you remain stubborn and refuse to see the truth, you will inevitably end up alienated from everyone. Your mother has more than one daughter.”

“My dear brother? He has utterly disappointed Mother.”

"It's better to live a miserable life than to die a good death."

A brief summary silenced Fujiwara Reiki, who then smiled wryly, her gaze like a thousand threads entangling Boss Jiang.

"It's okay, having Jiang Sang with me is enough."

Would you abandon the whole world for one person?
Or does one person represent the whole world?

If this scene were animated, whether Boss Jiang resembles the carefree Straw Hat Puppet Master is another matter, but Fujiwara no Reiki truly bears a striking resemblance to that empress who was driven mad by love. (End of Chapter)