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"Yun Shu, don't be nervous..."

"Yun Shu, am I good? Hmm?"

"I'm sorry, both of you, Yun Shu is unable to speak."

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After an unknown amount of time, Liu Yunshu slowly opened her eyes, and what came into view was Gu Shichen's gentle and refined face.

The sharpness in his eyes had vanished, replaced by a gentle smile. He lightly brushed the stray hairs from her forehead with his fingertips. "Awake?"

"Hmm, where are the other two?" Liu Yunshu rubbed her sleepy eyes, her voice hoarse and soft from just waking up.

"Mo Ci and Heng Yan went to prepare breakfast. Xiao An and Niannian had been awake for a while and had been peering out the door for a long time before they were coaxed downstairs to play with building blocks."

Gu Shichen lowered his head and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead.

Liu Yunshu blinked, a sly glint appearing in her still sleepy eyes.

"Those two little ones are more enthusiastic than anyone else."

She tried to sit up, but her waist stiffened slightly.

Gu Shichen quickly reached out to support her, his palm gently stroking her lower back with just the right amount of soothing pressure.

"Slow down, don't push yourself."

As her fingertips traced the varying shades of red marks, her movements became increasingly gentle. "Does it still hurt?"

"A little." Liu Yunshu leaned against his shoulder, her nose brushing against the faint scent of cedar on his shirt.

"You two didn't hold back at all last night." Her tone was reproachful, but her eyes were full of laughter.

Gu Shichen chuckled softly, his Adam's apple bobbing.

"Who told you to seduce someone and make them lose their mind?"

He lowered his head and gently pecked her lips. "If you dare do that again, we might..."

"But what then?"

Liu Yunshu raised an eyebrow, reached out and hooked his tie, pulling him closer, her lips almost touching his. "You think you can eat me up?"

Before the words were finished, the bedroom door was gently pushed open.

Shen Moci walked in carrying a glass of warm milk, his eyes full of tenderness.

"It's good that you're awake. Drink some milk to fill your stomach first. The porridge is still cooking."

Seeing the two being so affectionate, he wasn't annoyed. He just smiled and handed the milk to Liu Yunshu, saying, "Be careful, it's hot."

Liu Yunshu took the milk, her fingertips touching the warm cup, the warmth spreading from her fingertips.

She had just taken a sip when Lu Hengyan walked in, carrying a loose silk robe.

"Put these on, don't catch a cold."

His gaze fell on her bare shoulders, and his Adam's apple bobbed almost imperceptibly.

She immediately looked away, a faint blush rising to her ears.

Gu Shichen draped a bathrobe over her and tied the sash with his fingertips, his movements delicate and gentle.

Liu Yunshu leaned against the headboard, watching the three of them each doing their own thing, a smile never fading from her lips.

After finishing her milk, Liu Yunshu slowly descended the stairs, surrounded by the three of them.

Just as I reached the top of the stairs, two small figures rushed up to me.

"Mom! You're finally awake!"

Niannian snuggled into her arms, nuzzling her little head against her waist, her nose sensitively catching the scent on her body.

"Mom smells like Dad~"

Xiao An also tugged at her skirt, tilting her little face up, her eyes full of curiosity.

"Mom, what games did you and Dad play last night? You played until so late."

Liu Yunshu's ears burned, and she was about to speak.

Gu Shichen took the initiative, bent down and picked up Nian Nian, then smiled and changed the subject:

"You little rascals, come here quickly. Daddy Shen has cooked you soft-boiled eggs. Go wash your hands and eat."

Lu Hengyan also took Xiao An's hand and walked towards the restroom.

"Wash your hands before eating, otherwise bacteria will get into your stomach."

His tone was unusually gentle, a stark contrast to his usual aloofness.

Shen Moci helped Liu Yunshu to the dining table and pulled out a chair for her.

"Sit here, all the food here is your favorite light flavor."

On the table were millet porridge, soft-boiled eggs, stir-fried seasonal vegetables, and her favorite osmanthus cake, clearly prepared with care.

Liu Yunshu sat down and looked at the steaming breakfast in front of her.

Hearing the whispers between the father and son, and the father and daughter coming from the bathroom, a warm feeling welled up in my eyes.

She picked up a spoon, scooped up a spoonful of millet porridge, and the soft, glutinous texture melted on her tongue, carrying a faint aroma of rice.

"Is it good?" Shen Moci sat down next to her, looking at her with expectant eyes.

"Mmm, it tastes just as good as before."

Liu Yunshu smiled and nodded, then picked up another piece of osmanthus cake and put it in her mouth. The sweet but not cloying taste spread in her mouth.

Lu Hengyan and Gu Shichen also sat down one after another, and the three of them would occasionally put food on her plate.

His gaze was fixed on her, filled with tenderness and deep affection.

Xiao An and Niannian sat in high chairs, eating soft-boiled eggs and chatting away.

Every now and then, he would pick up a piece of food and hand it to Liu Yunshu.

"Mom, eat more so you'll have the energy to play with the dads."

Niannian placed a piece of green vegetable into her bowl, her little face full of seriousness.

Xiao An nodded in agreement, "The dads said that mom needs to take better care of herself."

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During the meal that day, Shen Moci ladled a bowl of fish soup for Liu Yunshu.

"Yunshu, this is wild crucian carp that I specially bought this morning. I simmered it for two hours and removed all the bones. Drink more of this to nourish yourself."

The fish soup in the white porcelain bowl had a milky white sheen, with a few goji berries floating on top, and its aroma wafted out with the steam.

Liu Yunshu took the bowl, her fingertips touching the warm surface, and thanked her with a smile, "Thank you for your hard work."

Just as I was about to scoop up a spoonful, a wave of nausea suddenly surged up in my stomach.

She abruptly covered her mouth, her face instantly turning pale.

"What's wrong?"

Shen Moci tensed up instantly, reaching out to support her arm, his eyes filled with anxiety.

"Is the fish soup not to your liking? Or are you feeling unwell?"

Gu Shichen immediately stood up, walked quickly to her side, and gently touched her forehead with his fingertips.

"You don't have a fever. Were you tired last night?"

Liu Yunshu shook her head, suppressing the nausea, her voice weak:

"It's nothing, I'm probably just a little tired of it, it'll be fine in a bit."

But as soon as she finished speaking, the nausea returned, and she staggered to her feet and ran to the bathroom.

Lu Hengyan followed closely behind, handing her a cup of warm water.

Seeing her dry heaving by the sink, his eyes filled with heartache. "Should we take her to the hospital?"

Liu Yunshu rinsed her mouth, took a sip of warm water, and caught her breath.

When I looked up, I met the worried gazes of the three people, and two little ones peeking out from the doorway, their faces full of tension.

She suddenly smiled, a sly glint in her eyes:

"No need to go to the hospital, I think our family is really going to have a new member."

"A new member?"

Shen Moci was stunned for a moment, then as if he had thought of something, his pupils suddenly contracted, and his voice trembled with disbelief.

"Yun Shu, you mean...?"

"Yes." Liu Yunshu nodded, her smile widening. "She must be pregnant."

This sentence is like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples.

Shen Moci suddenly stepped forward, tightly grasped her hand, and his eyes instantly reddened.

"Really? That's great...that's great!" He was so excited that he was incoherent, and his body was trembling slightly.

He always envied Lu Hengyan for having Xiao An, Gu Shichen for having Niannian, and envied them for having a blood-related bond with Yun Shu.

As for himself, it seems that apart from his overflowing love and three years of waiting, he has left nothing behind.

Now, upon hearing the word "pregnancy," the regret that had been hidden for many years is instantly replaced by overwhelming joy.

He could even imagine a little guy with eyebrows and eyes like Yun Shu and a smile like his own, calling him "Dad" in a soft, sweet voice.

Gu Shichen and Lu Hengyan were also overjoyed.

He turned and rushed out the door, shouting, "I'm going to get the car! We need to go to the hospital for a checkup right now!"

One of them quickly stepped forward to support Liu Yunshu, carefully patting her back, "Walk slowly, don't rush, I'll help you."

Shen Moci gripped Liu Yunshu's other hand tightly, his fingertips stroking her palm, his voice still trembling:

"Yun Shu, be careful, go down the steps slowly."

His eyes were brimming with ecstasy, but he held back, afraid of startling her.

Xiao An and Niannian were completely bewildered by this sudden turn of events.

Niannian tugged at Shen Moci's sleeve, tilting her little face up to ask, "Daddy Shen, is Mommy going to have a little brother or sister for us?"

"yes."

Shen Moci lowered his head, smiled, and gently patted her head, his eyes full of tenderness.

"From now on, Niannian will have a little follower."

Xiao An nodded vigorously, her little face full of solemnity: "I will protect Mommy and my little brother!"

Upon arriving at the hospital, everyone waited anxiously.

Finally, the test report arrived, which read "Early intrauterine pregnancy, embryonic development is good".

The same thought flashed through the minds of all three: We must take good care of this child this time!

Looking at the three of them scrambling around, and then at Xiao An and Niannian beside her, who were jumping around excitedly discussing what toys to buy for their "little brother/little sister," Liu Yunshu's smile was so gentle it could melt your heart.

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When Liu Yunshu was wheeled into the delivery room, it was still dark outside.

Three men paced anxiously back and forth outside the delivery room.

Xiao An and Niannian were picked up by Li Wei and sat obediently on the bench, their little hands tightly clasped together, their little faces full of worry.

"Mommy will be okay, right?"

Niannian looked up at Li Wei and asked, her voice trembling slightly.

Li Wei patted her head, trying to appear calm: "Of course, Mom is so capable, she'll definitely come out safely."

After an unknown amount of time, a faint light began to appear on the horizon.

The delivery room door was finally pushed open, and the nurse came out carrying two swaddled babies, her face showing a tired but relieved smile.

Congratulations everyone, mother and babies are safe and sound! They are twins, a boy and a girl. The boy weighs 6.8 pounds and the girl weighs 6.3 pounds, both are very healthy!

When Liu Yunshu was wheeled out, her face was as pale as paper, and she was so weak that she could barely open her eyes.

The moment they saw her, the three men immediately surrounded her.

Shen Moci bent down and took her hand, his voice choked with emotion: "Yun Shu, you've worked so hard."

Gu Shichen tucked the blanket around her, his tone gentler than ever before: "It's all over now, you should get some rest."

Lu Hengyan stood by the bed, his gaze fixed on her pale face.

She then moved the baby to the two swaddled infants, a faint but satisfied smile playing on her lips.

"From now on, we will be a family of eight."

Liu Yunshu slowly opened her eyes, looking at the three men in front of her with eyes full of tenderness, and then at the two tiny swaddled babies.

A weak yet happy smile appeared on her lips, her voice hoarse as if sandpaper had been rubbed against her skin: "Yes, we're a family of eight now."