Entertainment starting from the windy place

Chapter 208 Extra: Married Life (1)

"Honey, I'm home."

Chen Mo carried two large bags of groceries into the house. Seeing that no one was in the living room, he put the groceries in the kitchen and then went to the bedroom.

The bedroom door was half-closed, leaving a small gap.

Chen Mo subconsciously tiptoed closer, gently pushed open the door, peeked inside, and asked softly, "Asleep?"

"No, I just finished feeding her, she's full and energetic."

In the bedroom, Xu Hongdou was sitting on the edge of the bed holding her child, and the child seemed to respond with a cheerful laugh as if it had heard its mother's words.

Seeing that the child wasn't asleep, Chen Mo's movements became less cautious. He stepped forward and gently stroked the child's face, saying in a "tough" tone:

"Why aren't you sleeping? What are you laughing about? Why are you so happy?"

Xu Hongdou looked down at the child, her eyes full of tenderness and smiles.

Chen Mo said gently, "I'll hold you for a while, you should rest."

Only those who have truly raised children know just how exhausting it is to take care of one.

It was a kind of helpless fatigue.

From the day you started taking care of your child, your daily routine has become completely irregular.

There's always milk to feed, diapers to change, and soothing to sleep. He can't sleep while you're sleeping, and he wakes up crying several times a night. You can never get a good night's sleep.

It's no exaggeration to say that if you're taking care of a child alone, you have to time your bathroom breaks, and you might not even dare to close the door properly.

Like now, when the child is not making a fuss, he looks cute, but as soon as you try to put him down to do something, he immediately starts crying.

That's why Chen Mo was so cautious when he entered the room.

He knew all too well that if he woke his child from sleep, he would face the wrath of both mother and child.

Xu Hongdou shook her head and said, "It's okay, I'll see if I can just coax him to sleep so he can have a peaceful meal later."

Chen Mo nodded, stood up and said, "Okay, then I'll go and prepare dinner. Cong Wen and Nan Xing should be here soon."

Xu Hongdou said, "Wait a minute."

"Hmm?" Chen Mo turned around.

Xu Hongdou handed the breast pump next to her to Chen Mo, saying, "Here, this is what your son left over. Don't waste it."

Chen Mo took it as if it were second nature, opened the lid, took a sip, and clicked his tongue in amazement:
"Is this what they mean by raising a child to provide for old age? The moment he was born, I never had to worry about having leftovers to eat."

During breastfeeding, the food provided in the children's cafeteria is usually excessive. It would be a waste to throw away the leftovers, which is why we are in this situation now.

"If you don't want to drink it, just put it in the refrigerator."

Xu Hongdou also knew that breast milk didn't actually taste very good.

Chen Mo smacked his lips and shook his head, saying, "The taste is alright today, it's sweet, and it's better than before."

The taste of breast milk varies greatly, including fishy, ​​sweet, and salty flavors, and it differs from person to person. It is also not static and is mainly related to the mother's diet and the stage of breastfeeding.

"is it?"

Xu Hongdou looked down at the child, gently swaying her arm, and said in a soft, teasing voice, "No wonder you ate so happily today."

The child is babbling as he learns to speak.

Xu Hongdou wrinkled her nose with a smile in her eyes, "Hmm, you're such a good girl. We can't be picky eaters like your dad. We have to eat properly every day."

Chen Mo stroked his chin. "Actually, I think the reason the child can eat so heartily might be because the food eaten in the restaurant and the takeout taste different."

Xu Hongdou didn't react for a moment, "What's different?"

Chen Mo glanced at his wife's full and alluring breasts, which were showing signs of a second growth spurt, and said in a serious tone, "The food served in the restaurant is probably fresher."

Xu Hongdou looked up in confusion, noticed Chen Mo's gaze, looked down and immediately understood. She gave him a reproachful look, her eyes showing gentleness.

Seeing this, Chen Mo was suddenly moved. He leaned forward, pulled Xu Hongdou into his arms, and kissed her on the cheek.

Since giving birth, Xu Hongdou's figure has become more mature and voluptuous, especially the unintentional charm of a young married woman that Chen Mo finds captivating.

Xu Hongdou turned to look at Chen Mo, her eyes filled with curiosity, and asked, "What?"

Chen Mo lovingly held the warm, soft body in his arms, and asked hesitantly, "Um...didn't the doctor say...it's okay now?"

Having been married for so long, Xu Hongdou certainly understood what he meant. Suppressing a laugh, she "disdainfully" reached out and touched Chen Mo's forehead, pushing him away.
"Go away, go away, take the bottle out to wash it after you finish drinking. I need to put your son to sleep."

Chen Mo sighed and hummed softly, "Whenever love turns into torment, you start to want to run away. Do you love me or him? Could I have done better so you wouldn't struggle anymore?"

Here we go again, Xu Hongdou quietly watched Chen Mo perform.

"Whether you love me or him, whether silence speaks for itself, I should understand, right?"

The song was filled with Chen Mo's "melancholy and sorrow," as he had been "single" for quite some time now that Xu Hongdou was pregnant.

Xu Hongdou remained unmoved.

Chen Mo stood up dejectedly. "I think you've made it very clear. I understand and I know that you're not reluctant to part with it."

Xu Hongdou sighed and rubbed her forehead in exasperation.

"I don't believe you when you say you'll be sad. The time we spent together is just a memory. I only force myself to leave if I truly love him more than I do."

Chen Mo walked to the door, turning back every few steps.

Xu Hongdou sighed, "What exactly do you want?"

Chen Mo gave a forced smile. "How embarrassing is it? I don't want to break up at all. Why do I have to gloss over it with a smile?"

Xu Hongdou said speechlessly, "No one told you to leave. You can stay if you want."

Chen Mo waved his hand dismissively, "I don't have that kind of talent—to be tolerant of you and accept him. Don't worry too much, I'll continue to live a good life~~"

Xu Hongdou's eyes twitched, and she waved her hand impatiently, saying, "Fine, fine, then you can go live by yourself. The two of us will have to live by ourselves."

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo stayed at the door and refused to leave.

"You've already gone far away, and I'll slowly walk away too, so why am I even accommodating you when we part ways?"

Exhausted, Xu Hongdou said, "Could you please have some peace and quiet for a while?"

Chen Mo turned around and looked back at him "affectionately," saying, "I really don't have the talent to be quiet so quickly. I will learn to give you up, simply because I love you too much."

Xu Hongdou felt both annoyed and amused. She shook her head, sighed, and uttered two words: "Tonight."

Chen Mo's eyes immediately lit up, but he was still worried and asked, "Which night?"

Xu Hongdou rolled her eyes and said irritably, "Tonight, is tonight alright?"

Chen Mo nodded calmly, turned and left without a care in the world, "I'm going to prepare dinner. If the child can't sleep, don't let him sleep, so he won't cause any trouble at night."

Xu Hongdou rolled her eyes slightly, like a peach blossom blooming in the mountains, a beautiful sight in springtime.

"Ding dong~~"

"coming."

Chen Mo opened the door, and the people who came in were Jiang Congwen and Chen Nanxing.

"Oh, you came together?"

"I ran into him downstairs." Chen Nanxing carried toys and baby supplies into the house, peering inside. "Where's my godson?"

"It's inside." Chen Mo reached out to help take the things, and said politely, "You came all this way, why did you bring anything?"

Chen Nanxing ignored all of that and went straight to the inner room to find Xu Hongdou.

Chen Mo stepped aside, turned to look at Jiang Congwen, and said with his usual tone, "You came all this way, how dare you come empty-handed?"

Halfway through his sentence, Chen Mo noticed that Jiang Congwen's hands were empty, and his polite smile vanished instantly.

"I gave you a red envelope when I came the day before yesterday. Do you want to come back every time you come to collect it?" Jiang Congwen changed his shoes and went straight in. "Money is hard to earn these days, boss."

"Heh." Chen Mo smirked. "Someone who just bought a house is still complaining about being poor?"

Last year, Jiang Congwen released his second solo album.

Two albums in three years have allowed the once struggling news anchor, who lamented that he couldn't even afford a toilet in the capital, to successfully settle down in the city. "These days, only those who have bought a house are poor," Jiang Congwen said, patting his empty pockets. "I've emptied my pockets."

Chen Mo ignored Jiang Congwen's complaints about being poor.

In the entertainment industry, anyone with a bit of fame will never be really poor, no matter how poor they are.

For ordinary people, being broke means not knowing where their next meal will come from; for celebrities, being broke means having only a million dollars left in their bank account.

Take Jiang Congwen, for example. The copyright income from just those two albums alone would be enough for him to live comfortably in his old age.

Of course, this is on the premise that he doesn't squander money or want to invest in business.

Celebrities who go into business often end up with a "bad reputation".

Chen Mo had specifically reminded Jiang Congwen about this.

Why do most celebrities lose money when they go into business?
In Chen Mo's view, the reason is simple: because the money came too easily.

In the entertainment industry, many people become famous suddenly, suddenly "become popular," and suddenly gain more money than they can control.

However, a large part of this money was obtained by "luck" rather than by any outstanding knowledge, ability or investment acumen of the individuals involved.

Therefore, what may seem like a coincidence when you lose money on an investment is actually inevitable.

Fortunately, Jiang Congwen was also very self-aware of this.

He has always deeply agreed with the statement that "when a person's cognition does not match their wealth, money often flows out in another way."

He has seen many examples of this, both in the live streaming industry and in the entertainment industry.

Chen Mo turned and walked into the kitchen. "Help me get the bowls and chopsticks."

Jiang Congwen shrugged. "What's on the menu tonight?"

"Beef hot pot".

In the bedroom, Chen Nanxing was staring at the baby in swaddling clothes, and couldn't resist poking him, saying, "So cute~~"

This child undoubtedly inherited the good looks of both Chen Mo and Xu Hongdou, and is exquisitely beautiful and lovable.

Xu Hongdou laughed and said, "You didn't see what he looked like when he was first born. He was all wrinkled and ugly."

“If your biological mother dislikes you, let’s ignore her and give your godmother a hug.”

Chen Nanxing reached out to take the child, but just as Xu Hongdou was about to hand the child to her, the child immediately started crying.

"Okay, no more hugging, no more hugging." Chen Nanxing waved his hand repeatedly, indicating that he couldn't afford to offend them.

Xu Hongdou reluctantly pulled her hand back and coaxed the child for a while before the child calmed down.

Seeing this, Chen Nanxing asked with concern, "If you were alone, wouldn't you be unable to get away?"

Xu Hongdou shook her head. "No, my mother-in-law usually helps me take care of the baby, but she couldn't come today because she had something to do."

"That's good." Chen Nanxing was relieved to hear this, and joked, "How's your relationship with your mother-in-law?"

Xu Hongdou couldn't help but chuckle, "It's fine. It was the same before I came in as it is now. Nothing has changed."

Chen Nanxing clicked his tongue and said, "There's not even a palace intrigue drama in this grand mansion. Isn't it a little too easy for you to be a young mistress?"

Xu Hongdou nodded in agreement and said, "It is quite comfortable to be in this position."

Chen Nanxing rolled her eyes. "That's enough. Consider the feelings of this older, unmarried woman."

Xu Hongdou asked with a smile, "What's wrong? Is your aunt urging you to get married again?"

Chen Nanxing complained, "You bet, I'm more afraid of the New Year than a pig these days."

"Before, with you by my side, I had an excuse. Now, seeing that you're about to have your second child, I'm still all alone and without a future."

Xu Hongdou patted Chen Nanxing's arm, "Don't give me any random assignments, this one is enough to keep me busy."

Chen Nanxing chuckled and said, "Hasn't Chen Mo always longed for a daughter?"

Xu Hongdou glanced at the son in her arms, "Let's raise this one first."

Chen Nanxing laughed and said, "If you ask me, whether you have one sheep or two, it's all the same. It's easier to raise them all at once and then take care of them together."

"No, let me rest for a while." Xu Hongdou shook her head repeatedly. "Besides, I want to go back to work as soon as possible. Otherwise, pregnancy will make you stupid for three years. If I have two in a row, I'll become stupid from staying at home even if I'm not stupid."

"Haha, it's up to you," Chen Nanxing laughed. "Anyway, our guesthouse is in a stable period right now. With Nana and me handling things, you can work remotely without any problems."

The guesthouse business of Xu Hongdou and her two friends has been developing steadily over the past two years.

Although it's still some distance from the initial goal of opening a branch in Beijing, it has at least expanded to Kunming, Lijiang, Xishuangbanna, and other places, so it can be said that it has spread all over Yunnan.

Xu Hongdou smiled knowingly, "We also have to thank Da Mai's book 'Go to the Windy Place.' I never expected that after it was adapted into a TV series, it would bring such a huge boom to tourism in Dali."

Chen Nanxing's eyes gleamed mischievously as she said, "Shouldn't you be thanking your husband?"

"First it was 'Back to Field,' then 'Go to the Windy Place,' one variety show after another on TV, all thanks to Mr. Chen's doting on his wife."

"Not to mention when we first opened, the crew of the TV show 'Back to Field' booked all our rooms for three months straight."

"Da Mai also said that the reason why 'Go to the Windy Place' is so popular is mainly because President Chen spent a lot of money to invite An Feng to star in it."

An Feng, who became famous at the age of fourteen, rose to fame across the country with two Jin Yong martial arts dramas and a fantasy drama adapted from a game. After that, she focused on big-screen movies and did not act in TV series for more than ten years.

Although its achievements in film have been somewhat lackluster in recent years, its status in television dramas remains unshakable, with unparalleled national popularity.

Of course, the pay is also top-notch.

"You've already said he's my husband, so why should I be polite?"

Xu Hongdou shrugged; she naturally knew what Chen Mo had done for her.

Their guesthouse appeared quite a bit on those two shows. If it weren't for Chen Mo's subtle and overt promotion, they wouldn't have been able to develop so smoothly.

Chen Nanxing shrugged. "Anyway, Nana and I can only offer a few dry words of thanks. My Dou'er will have to repay us with her body in the future."

Chen Nanxing spoke with a smile, emphasizing certain words.

Xu Hongdou nodded. "I'll tell Auntie later that she should introduce you to more potential partners. We can't just expect you to take the initiative yourself."

Chen Nanxing's expression immediately changed. "Hey, hey, hey, that's not fair."

Xu Hongdou glanced at her sideways, "You seem quite enthusiastic about this, don't you? Why don't you hurry up and find one yourself?"

Chen Nanxing smiled ingratiatingly, "I was just saying."

"Tell me about it?" Xu Hongdou raised an eyebrow. "It's easy for you to talk when you're not the one suffering."

"Back pain?" Chen Nanxing asked instinctively. "Didn't you use a pillow?"

Xu Hongdou: "."

"But Chen Mo is quite impressive. I thought you guys should have switched sides by now."

Chen Nanxing stroked his chin, pondering seriously, "Isn't it said that women are like wolves after thirty, while men's performance declines after thirty?"

Before Xu Hongdou could speak, Chen Nanxing answered his own question: "But that's normal. I could tell when we were in the Windy Courtyard that your commotion was indeed extraordinary."

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Xu Hongdou was speechless. "Which of us actually gave birth?"

“It’s definitely you,” Chen Nanxing said matter-of-factly. “If I had already given birth, I wouldn’t be here speculating about this.”

Xu Hongdou was both amused and exasperated.

"Dinner's ready!"

Chen Mo's voice came from the living room.

Xu Hongdou picked up the child and stood up. "Let's go eat."

Chen Nanxing pointed at the child, "Aren't we going to put him to sleep first?"

"No need, he'll sleep too much and cause trouble at night if he can't sleep."

(End of this chapter)