The sweetest in the entertainment industry

Welcoming a child is not a simple matter.

In the early stages of pregnancy, when the baby is still far from being born, there's not much of a rush for the baby's food, clothing, or other necessities, so the focus shifts to the expectant mother.

When the two arrived home, the mother-in-law was already there, discussing pregnancy recipes with the two aunties who were in charge of cooking.

"Eat smaller, more frequent meals. Everyone's tastes are different, and they change even more during pregnancy. Prepare several menus for her to choose from each day. Be more attentive to shopping and try to offer a variety of dishes. You can also cook whatever she wants on the spot..."

Seeing them return, Zhang Ruolan immediately came over happily and took her hand: "Hey, you silly child, you didn't even tell me about such a big thing."

"I only found out today. I've been so busy lately that I didn't notice. I'm so grateful that Aunt Chen reminded me."

"what did the doctor say?"

"No smoking, no alcohol, no sexual intercourse, no raw or undercooked food, no coffee, no herbal tea, use medication with caution, and no high-sugar, high-salt, or high-fat foods..."

Before Gu Lanxi could speak, Lu Nanting interrupted to answer.

Mrs. Lu nodded in satisfaction, then instructed them, "Also, try to avoid cold foods, such as crabs, watermelons, and ice cream, as well as foods with a slippery nature, such as Job's tears, hawthorn, and longan..."

"Hmm, let me see. I'll buy some books so I can learn more."

"The new book smells strongly of ink, let Tingzai read it to you."

Lu Nanting readily agreed, and Gu Lanxi just smiled and said okay, but in her heart she thought, there's no time for that.

"Clothes should be soft and comfortable, and for shoes, it is best to wear low-heeled or flat shoes for safety."

“I usually like to wear flat shoes, so I don’t need to buy any. I’m not showing my pregnancy yet, so I won’t buy any clothes for now, otherwise they won’t fit and I won’t be able to wear them.”

Many women go on a shopping spree as soon as they find out they're pregnant, thinking they'll need this and that. But Gu Lanxi is so restrained, only buying what she needs. Mrs. Lu admires her for this.

"A crib, stroller, diapers, formula, bottles, baby carriers... there are so many things to buy. I'll ask my sisters-in-law later which brands are the best."

"You should ask me instead of them. I know best what Jia Ning and Wei Chen used when they were little."

Mrs. Lu smiled and said, "Young people are concerned about their careers. They will be unhappy if they are away from the workplace for too long. You will treat your two sisters-in-law the same way your mother treats you. You don't need to worry about these things. I will send you the booklet later. If you think it looks good, I will arrange for someone to come and install it."

The things that Jia Ning and Wei Chen used when they were young were all cleaned up by their two sisters-in-law and carefully stored in the warehouse as souvenirs. The family was not short of money, so there was no way they would pick up their older siblings' old things.

Gu Lanxi nodded. Mrs. Lu was very happy and didn't disturb their private conversation. She went to the kitchen with a smile, clearly having many things to explain.

Gu Lanxi had been too busy before, and she was about to go on the roadshow for "Above the Stars". She finally had some free time these past few days, so she should get a good rest.

So the rest of the family only came over at noon for a reunion dinner, left a bunch of gifts to express their joy, and then they all left.

Seeing that it was almost time, Lu Nanting was still lazing around at home. Gu Lanxi yawned and started to urge him on: "Don't you have work this afternoon? Hurry up and go, don't keep people waiting."

Lu Nanting lay beside her, supporting his head with one hand and gently touching her stomach with the other, his lips never leaving her lips.

"Let's go another day. I want to stay with you."

"I don't need you to come with me. Hurry up and go earn money for the baby's formula! You have more responsibilities now, so you need to work hard! Hurry up, Yuan and the others will be here soon."

Upon hearing this, Lu Nanting immediately stood up, not daring to delay any longer.

"Okay, I'll go right away."

Even so, I was reluctant to leave.

Gu Lanxi sighed and quickly closed her eyes: "I need to sleep for a while. You work hard. Maybe when I get home I won't be fully awake yet, and I'll see you as soon as I open my eyes. How happy would that be?"

"You've slept too much during the day, so you probably won't be able to sleep at night. You go to sleep, and I'll call you around the clock."

After saying that, he picked up Gu Lanxi's phone and changed her ringtone to a gentle one.

"Just tell the aunties to call me, and put your phone away from the phone, the radiation is really strong!"

"Ok."

Gu Lanxi was extremely careful at this moment, not only staying far away from electronic products, but also turning off the upstairs WiFi. Lu Nanting had no choice but to go along with it.

Gu Lanxi got up early in the morning, intending to go to her studio, but ended up at the hospital. After returning, she had a meal with her family. Exhausted and sleepy, she quickly fell asleep.

Lu Nanting got into the car and his smile never faded. The staff members all congratulated him.

When they arrived at their destination, all the staff came to congratulate them.

Lu Nanting was happy and had a particularly good temper.

"You two went to the hospital, and someone filmed you with a drone when you got out of the car. Should we post it on Weibo or something?" Zhang Mingyuan was a little conflicted about this.

Logically speaking, it's not good to tell others before three months have passed, but now that everyone knows, it's not good to keep it a secret any longer.

"Let's talk about it tomorrow. I haven't had a chance to discuss it with my wife yet. What if she has a different idea and gets upset?"

"Alright, let the big boss make the decision. She's been quite sensitive lately, so we need to pay close attention to her emotions."

Lu Nanting thanked them, and then the staff started calling him.

Eager to get home as soon as possible, Lu Nanting hurriedly followed the others.

After finishing up for a while and taking a break, I saw that Gu Lanxi had sent me photos, reporting everything in great detail:

[Aunt Xiao baked these whole-wheat soda crackers this afternoon, spread with a little lemon curd. She removed the lemon seeds while making the curd, so there was no bitterness at all; they were delicious. I also ate a small handful of nuts and a small bowl of yogurt with fruit slices.]

After that, he asked three soul-searching questions:
Do you think it's better to have a boy or a girl?

Should we give them a nickname?

[Regarding the given name, do you still have the ones you came up with before?]

Lu Nanting answered every question, starting with the last one.

The alternative names were easy to come up with; he would think about them whenever he had free time, and he had quite a few saved on his phone. Since his wife wanted to see them, he quickly sent the document to his assistant so that he could print it out and deliver it to their home.

As for nicknames, Lu Nanting thought that millions of people call him "Tuantuan Yuanyuan" every day, which is a beautiful name and carries so many expectations, so it's good. But if he called him Tuantuan, would his wife think he wanted to have a second child?

This is a landmine, and he certainly wouldn't step on it.

So I replied, "For something this important, of course you have the final say."

As for having sons or daughters...

It's said that sour foods indicate a boy and spicy foods indicate a girl, but Gu Lanxi doesn't eat spicy food, so her taste can't be accurately predicted.

Lu Nanting thought for a moment and replied:

Whether someone can properly inherit the family business depends on their ability, not their gender. Your children will definitely resemble you, and I think either is fine.

I sent the answer, but no one replied.

Most of the time, they send the message and then forget about it.

Without a reply, Lu Nanting couldn't help but feel uneasy, wondering how his wife would rate his response.

In fact, Gu Lanxi was currently receiving Sister Mei and Fei Yunxiao.

The two of them came as representatives of the studio to offer their congratulations and inquire about work arrangements.

It's getting cold, and Gu Lanxi doesn't want to go out. She prefers to work from home whenever possible. Since she's been directing operations remotely for years, her staff are used to it, so there's really nothing to discuss.

On the contrary, Anita Mui's problem is more urgent.

"Let's make it official. Have you thought of the wording yet?"

"You two should write these kinds of Weibo posts that share your joy yourselves; that will make them feel more personal. Mine are too formal and not appropriate."

Indeed, it's best to write down all the important moments in life yourself.

The young couple were also on the same wavelength. Gu Lanxi did not act unilaterally, but said that she would wait for Lu Nanting to come home and discuss it before making a decision.

Sister Mei didn't say much, and soon she and Fei Yunxiao said goodbye and left.

That evening, when Lu Nanting returned, Gu Lanxi didn't mention the official announcement, but instead brought up the issue of the child's nickname.

Fearing that he might hesitate to speak up even if he had someone he liked, Gu Lanxi simply took out a notepad and gave one to each of them.

"Let's write them separately. If they're the same, we'll use that one. If they're different, we'll discuss it further, okay?"

As a result, the two of them wrote "Tuan Tuan" without prior arrangement.

Now the official announcement text will be easier to write.

The two of them took a picture of two sticky notes together, adding the same caption: "Yes, Tuantuan is coming soon."

Unexpectedly, both of them thought the nickname was good, and the fans were extremely excited, feeling like they were the most pampered fans in the world!
Then they zoomed in on the photos again and again, examining them closely multiple times. They discovered that the two were holding hands, each taking photos with their phones, and their legs were touching under the table. Everyone exclaimed, "I'm totally shipping them!" (End of Chapter)