Huayu: Starting from joining the mainstream entertainment industry in 96

Chapter 396, Section 394: Pregnant Woman
In late March 2002, Beijing was still struggling with the chill of early spring.

Meanwhile, in Yalong Bay, Sanya, Hainan Island, the sun is shining brightly and the sea breeze is gentle.

Temporarily withdrawing from the hustle and bustle of IPO preparations, post-production supervision of "Night at the Museum," and the ups and downs of the North American release of "Shaolin Soccer," Wang Sheng, along with Gao Yuanyuan, who was nearly six months pregnant, quietly arrived in this tropical paradise.

The reason for choosing Qiongzhou is simple.

Far from the power and fame of Beijing, and with fewer acquaintances, this place minimizes disturbances, allowing Gao Yuanyuan to give birth in a relatively quiet and relaxing environment.

Azure seas and skies, swaying coconut palms—these are the best mood-soothing remedies.

Wang Sheng and his entourage stayed at a newly opened five-star resort hotel in Yalong Bay, known for its privacy and service.

The hotel boasts its own pristine beach in a tranquil setting.

In terms of security, apart from a few close assistants such as Li Tingting, the outer guards were all selected from the most trusted retired soldiers from the Beijing Film Studio. They were highly disciplined, tight-lipped, and had an almost natural loyalty to Wang Sheng.

Meanwhile, a medical team consisting of senior obstetricians, gynecologists, nurses, and nutritionists has been put in place, and a smooth green channel has been established with the best local hospital to ensure everything goes smoothly.

We arrived at the hotel in the afternoon and checked in.

They stayed in a spacious and bright villa with an unbeatable ocean view and a private pool, where they could hear the sound of the waves as soon as they opened the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Although Gao Yuanyuan's figure had become fuller due to pregnancy, she looked good, and the fatigue from the long flight quickly dissipated in the comfortable environment.

She changed into a loose and comfortable maternity dress, and accompanied by Wang Sheng, took a short walk in the garden outside the villa before eagerly wanting to go to the beach.

"Walk slowly, there's no rush," Wang Sheng said, his tone unusually gentle as he helped her up.

As the sun sets, golden sunlight spills onto the shimmering sea, and the white sand is fine and soft.

The security personnel maintained a safe distance, ensuring their safety without disturbing their time alone.

The sea breeze gently caressed Gao Yuanyuan's cheeks, ruffling the stray hairs by her ears.

She took a deep breath of the ocean-scented air, and a truly relaxed smile, one she hadn't seen in a long time, appeared on her face.

She instinctively placed one hand on her swollen belly, feeling the vitality of the two little lives inside, and turned her head to look at the silent man beside her who gave her an infinite sense of security.

"Sigh," she said softly, with a hint of longing and curiosity, "what do you think we should name our child?"

Regarding the child's gender, back in Beijing, Wang Sheng had already obtained a higher-resolution ultrasound device through Hong Kong channels—which was not yet widely available in mainland China at the time—and, with repeated confirmation from experienced doctors, the result was already known.

A somewhat unexpected yet delightful result – Gao Yuanyuan is pregnant with twins, a boy and a girl.

A boy and a girl.

Upon hearing this question, Wang Sheng turned his gaze from the distant sea to Gao Yuanyuan's face, which radiated maternal warmth, and then slowly moved it to her protruding belly.

His face showed little excitement, as if he had already considered it countless times. He simply spoke calmly and steadily: "The boy will be named Wang Xian. The girl will be named Wang Ruoruo."

“Wang Xian…Wang Ruoruo?” Gao Yuanyuan repeated the two names softly, savoring their meaning.

The word "闲" (xián, meaning leisurely or carefree) sounds a bit... too bland, even a little lazy? "若若" (ruòruò, meaning delicate and lovely), on the other hand, doesn't seem to have any particular deeper meaning. She slightly furrowed her brows, looking at Wang Sheng with a mixture of confusion and inquiry: "Do these two names... have any special meaning? I feel they're... a bit too casual?"

She wasn't dissatisfied, but she was curious why Wang Sheng would choose such a name.

Given his abilities and vision, shouldn't the names he chooses be more imposing or more elegant?

Upon hearing this, Wang Sheng spoke with a tone that was both nonchalant and yet seemed to contain some deeper meaning:
"Leisure means being at ease and at ease. I don't expect him to inherit my business in the future and make himself miserable."

In this life, inner peace and freedom are more valuable than anything else. Having both wealth and leisure, peace and joy—that is the greatest blessing.

He paused, then looked at Gao Yuanyuan, "As for Ruoruo... girls don't need to be too strong. If she can maintain a sense of purity and gentleness, if she has a 'spirit' and knows when to advance and retreat, if she understands what she wants and what she doesn't want, and if she lives a more enlightened life, that would be good."

His explanation sounded reasonable and was full of a father's most sincere wishes for his children—not for great wealth and status, but only for peace, joy, and inner peace.

As Gao Yuanyuan listened, she carefully pondered the words "leisurely and carefree," "pure and gentle," and "living with clarity." Then, thinking about Wang Sheng's own experiences fighting in the business world and the arena of fame and fortune, she suddenly felt that the two names seemed to contain a kind of wisdom of "returning to simplicity."

Did he project some unfulfilled life ideal onto the names of his children?

Thinking about it this way, the name that I originally thought was plain was instantly coated with a warm halo.

She lowered her head and gently stroked her belly, as if talking to the two children inside: "Can you hear me? Daddy has already chosen names for you. Xiaoxian, Ruoruo... You must be good and come to Daddy and Mommy's side safely and healthily."

The sea breeze blew, and the setting sun cast long shadows of the two of them.

At this moment, there is no turmoil in the entertainment industry, no noise in the capital market, only the sound of waves and wind, and a subtle and peaceful warmth between those who are about to become parents.

……

At night, the villa is warmly lit.

After taking a shower, Gao Yuanyuan, wearing a silk maternity nightgown, leaned against the headboard.

Hormonal changes during pregnancy did make her body more sensitive than usual, and her desires seemed to be stronger.

According to real physiological and medical research, changes in libido during pregnancy vary from person to person, but some women do experience an increase in libido during the second trimester (4-7 months of pregnancy) due to hormonal changes and pelvic congestion.

As long as the pregnant woman is healthy, the fetus is stable, and there are no special complications (such as placenta previa, premature birth risk, etc.), moderate and gentle sexual activity during the second trimester is generally safe and may even help relieve stress and promote marital harmony. Of course, specific advice should be sought from a doctor.

She looked at Wang Sheng, who had just come out of the study after dealing with emails, her eyes filled with a subtle longing and attachment.

Wang Sheng caught her gaze and walked to the bedside to sit down.

"Tired?" He reached out and brushed the stray hairs from her forehead.

Gao Yuanyuan shook her head, her cheeks slightly flushed, and leaned into his arms, her voice carrying a hint of coquettishness: "It's just... I missed you a little."

Wang Sheng looked down at her flushed cheeks and watery eyes, and understood.

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(End of this chapter)