Before Jiang Ruoqi confirmed she was pregnant, she had assumed that her days of dizziness, nausea, and vomiting were due to a cervical spine problem flaring up. For people like her who sit in an office for long hours, having issues with their neck and lower back is normal. On top of that, since joining the new company, Jiang Ruoqi was busy. Although she was still President Jiang, her work style was completely different. For example, in the past she could delegate tasks to subordinates to handle in the office, but now she had to do everything from planning to execution herself. Even some simple cases required President Jiang to go out and handle them personally because of the shortage of staff. While chatting, Jiang Ruoqi bluntly told Ada that from Gangcheng to Xinhai, she hadn't done this kind of work in years. Ada, who was now the manager but essentially still working for someone else, nodded vigorously and said she would report Jiang Ruoqi's hard work to the boss and add to her bonus next month. In fact, it was normal to be busy during the incubation period of a startup brand. And with a full schedule and no interpersonal headaches, it suited Jiang Ruoqi's needs for a work state perfectly. Although the company was small, it was under the Xiao Group. Currently, her KPIs weren't tied to salary, and the pay and benefits she received were no worse than some big-name brand companies. Jiang Ruoqi wasn't stupid. They all said the economy was down and the market environment was bad. The headhunters who contacted her all said the same thing: no one dared to change jobs easily now, so she should cherish the opportunity. Even if the small workshop relied on the background of a big tree and dared to offer her such good terms, there might still be some personal favor involved or... a rich person's bad taste of playing around. So when Ada mentioned the boss, Jiang Ruoqi suspected their relationship. Their current common boss was Xiao Yunzhou. Jiang Ruoqi had only met him once, on the day the company officially opened, when the real golden child graced the event with his presence. Jiang Ruoqi had heard of the Yuanjing Xiao family. Given the scale of the Xiao family's industries and the things Xiao Yunzhou had to worry about every day, for him to come from Yuanjing to Xinhai was even rarer than Duan Jinchen's father coming from Gangcheng to Xinhai. He was at least 1.85 meters tall, wearing thin-soled custom leather shoes standing next to Ada. The height difference between them seemed even greater than that between Jiang Ruoqi and Meng Shang. A handsome man and a beautiful woman, they formed a picture together. Ada had the exquisite appearance of a Hong Kong island miss described in novels. Jiang Ruoqi had seen too much and felt immune, so she focused on Xiao Yunzhou's face, which had some commendable features. He was the rare type among the wealthy generations that was stunning at first glance: delicate facial contours, smooth lines, narrow phoenix eyes, and a demeanor of inherent nobility and arrogance. At first glance, she thought he was the same type of high cold flower as her Dr. Meng, but upon looking closer, their temperaments were completely different. One was a superior and ruler from a wealthy family, with cultivated ambition and capital to look down on everything. When speaking, he looked at the other person, but whether they actually entered his eyes was another matter. As for Dr. Meng, he was purely a hopeless corporate slave and a gentle husband. Tear away the superficial coldness, and he would always love you sincerely and make you feel loved. Jiang Ruoqi smacked her lips. She still felt that Dr. Meng was the top pick on the must-have list. As for Xiao Yunzhou... someone like him, if he found a smart woman, they would likely scheme against each other to the death, both with no good intentions. So when Ada stood beside him, they seemed particularly harmonious. But after all, he was the heir of a prominent family, a true power holder completely different from the mid-puberty rich second generation like Duan Jinchen. Although he had no engagement or fiancée publicly, in the wealthy circle he was a top diamond bachelor everyone had their eyes on. That was why Jiang Ruoqi couldn't stop worrying about Ada. A frightened rabbit caught by a lurking wolf in the dark, and she didn't know why the rabbit willingly followed into the wolf's den. Jiang Ruoqi didn't really understand Ada's thoughts. Her emotional wounds hadn't healed, yet she was rushing into the fire again. She also didn't understand Xiao Yunzhou. Even if he was rich, why throw away a fortune on such a likely money-losing venture? Jiang Ruoqi thought about it for a long time but never asked. Not only did she not ask Ada, she didn't even mention it to Sophia, whom she usually liked to consult. Anyway, Ada had completed her divorce and was now truly free. It was just a man, no matter his identity, she could do whatever she wanted, and shouldn't be constrained by traditional ideas that require a result. And the two of them, in front of Xiao Yunzhou, were essentially the same: employees working for a salary. Since Xiao Yunzhou was willing to invest, it meant he approved of the project. If Jiang Ruoqi, based on her understanding of Ada's past, assumed the investment was due to personal favor, that would also be disrespectful to Ada. In short, people change. With experience and age, thoughts and ways of dealing with things change to varying degrees. That of course included Jiang Ruoqi and Meng Shang. On the topic of children, they had brought it up many times but never reached a conclusion. It was okay to give Meng Yuanbao a younger brother or sister, but without children, life seemed freer. Jiang Ruoqi wavered between love and freedom, and considering the actual situation, she felt she still had a few years before becoming an advanced maternal age, so she could still think about it. Meng Shang seemed more inclined not to have children. So in their married life, Dr. Meng had always been very cautious, and every precaution was extremely thorough. When Jiang Ruoqi held his face and kissed him to the point of arousal, Meng Shang could still hold back and stop to get the equipment. It really killed the mood! Naturally, their first association with Jiang Ruoqi's recent physical reactions was not pregnancy. Meng Shang observed for a few days, unsure if it was a cervical issue or vestibular nerve vertigo, and said he would take her to the hospital. Hopefully it wasn't the aforementioned conditions. They could go to the cafeteria for lunch, and in the afternoon, go to the Traditional Chinese Medicine department for a massage and maybe adjust her neck. But Jiang Ruoqi was busy, and the dizziness didn't affect her daily life much, so she kept putting it off. Then that day, by chance, Jiang Ruoqi brought a plan to discuss the next steps with Ada, but when she walked in, the strong orange blossom scent made her nauseous. She covered her face and dry heaved, scaring Ada, who quickly opened the window and used a hard folder to fan her like a palace maid in a Qing dynasty drama. The wind still carried a faint aquatic and orange blossom scent, but at least the concentration was reduced, giving Jiang Ruoqi room to breathe. She calmed down: "Which custom scent is this? The aquatic and white floral notes are too strong." "It's for that new client Grace introduced by Miss Zhao last time. She loves aquatic scents. We've revised the formula a few times and just confirmed the final draft with her. Haven't named it yet. Do you think we should call it 'Foggy Forest Love Letter,' 'Lily of the Valley Among Pines,' or go with an English name?" Their company was too small; their current strategy was to focus on custom scent design and niche salon fragrances, so they mostly dealt with custom orders and small batch online sales. Jiang Ruoqi endured the dizziness and nausea, thinking, how could Ada expect her, someone with choice phobia, to handle such a difficult task as naming? "These names are all pretty woody. Pick a few incomprehensible Greek words. Generally, things people can't understand seem high-end." "Good idea!" Ada stopped fanning and clapped the hard folder shut with a loud slap, startling Jiang Ruoqi into rubbing her forehead again. Ada was about to say something else, but when she turned and saw Jiang Ruoqi like this, she moved closer to fan her again: "What's wrong with you lately? I've noticed you've been feeling nauseous for several days." "Nothing, just my cervical spine acting up, causing dizziness. Summer is coming, so I have a poor appetite. It'll pass on its own. It's fine." Jiang Ruoqi massaged her temples. "General Ada, please stop fanning. Give your hands a break." If she stopped fanning, the smell wouldn't go away. "Don't you want to go to the hospital? What does your Dr. Meng say?" Having a doctor at home was good for this—any headache or fever, no need to go to the hospital, just ask Meng Shang for a general idea. Ada knew she still smelled of white floral perfume residue, so she deliberately sat farther from Jiang Ruoqi. "He said I should go to their hospital's TCM department for a massage. I don't have the time. Here, this is the promotion plan for the second half of the year. Check it for any problems..." Before Jiang Ruoqi could finish, she looked up to see Ada staring at her intently, clearly not listening: "Li Shiyi, are you even listening to me?" Ada instead asked, "Has your period come this month?" Jiang Ruoqi's words of reproach stopped in her throat. A flicker of surprise crossed her eyes, and then she immediately denied: "Are you saying? Impossible, we always use... and my period is always irregular. It's only a few days late. It can't be pregnancy." "Low probability doesn't mean impossible!" Ada was surprisingly sharp now, looking her up and down. "I think it's very possible. Loss of appetite, nausea, and you look plumper recently. It's exactly like in TVB dramas!" Wait, when did TVB have that? Jiang Ruoqi silently closed her eyes. She knew Ada would never change her nature. "Oh, talking is useless. I'll buy a pregnancy test for you!" Ada stood up, grabbed her phone from the desk, and ran out. "Stay here and don't move!" Ada was always impetuous and acted on impulse. Before Jiang Ruoqi could say anything, she had disappeared. Sigh, why not order delivery? Jiang Ruoqi shook her head, but the dizziness hit again, so she had to stop. Ada's office wasn't even half the size of Jiang Ruoqi's office at Glint. Although there was a small window, the view outside was nothing special. She stared blankly out the window for a moment, then couldn't help raising her hand to touch her lower abdomen. Pregnant? But she didn't feel the usual surprise that most people felt when fate finally arrived; instead, she seemed a bit bewildered. Pregnant? Her? Was she going to be a mother? Recalling her own mother-daughter relationship, Jiang Ruoqi followed those previous questions with worry about whether she could be a good mother. If it was a false alarm, fine. But if it was true... then what should she do? What would Meng Shang think? Could they really be parents above the passing line? Jiang Ruoqi sighed deeply. Based on their previous discussions about having children, she could feel that Meng Shang was really indifferent to kids. Forget it, worrying too much was all assumptions. Better to wait for the test results. At six in the evening, the sun was setting. It hung lazily on the treetops of the plane trees. The sun continued to fall, stopping on the black umbrella with the coffee shop logo under the tree. At that moment, Jiang Ruoqi, Ada, and Sophia were sitting around a table under the umbrella. Ada slowly leaned back in her seat and nudged Sophia with her leg, a hint of pride in her expression: "See? We're going to be godmothers." A pregnancy test with two lines lay in the center of the table. Obviously, this low-probability event had happened. Jiang Ruoqi was indeed pregnant. Seeing that Jiang Ruoqi was only shocked, not delighted, Sophia quickly restrained the excited Ada and spoke slowly: "I've heard it's more accurate to test in the morning. The line is faint now. If it turns out not to be..." Jiang Ruoqi snapped out of it and shook her head: "People worry about not seeing a line. Mine clearly has two lines. No need to wait until tomorrow morning." That was true. Sophia sighed too: "Let's talk about practical matters. Setting aside Meng Shang's opinion, what do you think? Do you want it?" What did she think? Jiang Ruoqi knew that the excuse of choice phobia wouldn't work in this matter. She needed to give a clear answer about whether to keep this child. To be honest, the timing of the child's arrival was good. She and Meng Shang had resolved the lingering issues from their hasty marriage, officially severed ties with Li Minghui in Gangcheng, and even her work was with familiar friends, without the worries most professional women face. She was turning thirty this year. Even if psychologically she didn't feel any change at the new number, she had to admit that her physical functions were not what they were in her early twenties. If she didn't keep this child now, she wouldn't later insist on getting pregnant and giving birth knowing it would harm her body. So she subconsciously felt that she wanted to keep this child. Jiang Ruoqi had heard before that after pregnancy, a woman's body secretes a hormone that makes her feel maternal love, making her unwilling to have an abortion. Was she experiencing that? She touched her lower abdomen again, trying to stay objective and rational. She told herself there was a seed in her uterus that would sprout and grow over the next few months into a life that would call her mom and Meng Shang dad, a life connected to her by blood. She couldn't yet feel the so-called happiness, but it was quite a magical feeling. Since family relationships had always been a difficult subject for her, perhaps becoming a parent would help her let go of some of her youthful melancholy. Finally, she looked at Sophia and Ada seriously and said, "I want to keep it. I failed at being a good daughter in the past. I hope I can be a good mother in the future." Ada sighed in relief: "Good, keeping it is good." Coming from a childfree person, that was unbelievable. Jiang Ruoqi looked at Sophia and couldn't help asking, "You've been very off today. Since you pushed me to take the test, you've been strangely eager. So what's good about me being pregnant?" Ada looked mysterious and pushed the steamed milk toward Jiang Ruoqi: "You wouldn't understand. If you have a child, Sophia and I... godmother? At least auntie is unavoidable, right? Neither of us will have our own children in this life. If you have one, all three of us will have someone to take care of us in old age. That's why I'm relieved." Jiang Ruoqi was almost amused: "Then this child of mine will be really hard-working. Maybe I shouldn't give birth. We can go to a nursing home together in the future." "Even in a nursing home, you need someone to support you," Ada said with a face that said Jiang Ruoqi didn't understand. "Let the baby come visit us once a month. More often would be too disruptive." "Dream on!" Jiang Ruoqi was in charge now. She extended two fingers and pushed Ada's temple. Ada held her head and said "Ouch," while Sophia asked with interest, "Aren't you childfree? Now you want to be a godmother and auntie?" "Childfree doesn't mean I don't like children. I just don't want to give birth or raise them myself," Ada said without shame. Jiang Ruoqi was both amused and exasperated: "So you want mine?" "Is that not allowed?" "Of course not!" Sophia half-closed her eyes, listening to their bickering, lazily raised her coffee cup, and took a sip: "But I think your top priority should be to ask Seven what brand of condoms they use, so you can avoid it." Jiang Ruoqi felt indirectly targeted. Sophia continued calmly: "If you had used that brand with Su Yansheng, maybe the later things wouldn't have happened. You have to know that once you have a child, it's even harder to separate from the child's father and the complicated marriage." "So, absolutely don't repeat that mistake." The white porcelain coffee cup tapped the table. Sophia's indifferent eyes swept over Ada, making her feel guilty and rub her nose. That was truly sharp-tongued; one sentence offended two people. Ada looked at Jiang Ruoqi, trying to change the subject: "Aren't we talking about Seven? Why bring me into it?" "Mm," Sophia looked at Jiang Ruoqi. "So she has more trouble." Yes, first of all, the child's father didn't even know he was going to be a dad. Jiang Ruoqi was in early pregnancy, and she couldn't pinpoint whether her nausea was due to cervical issues or morning sickness. She had no appetite for dinner. The three of them mostly had fluids. Ada drove Jiang Ruoqi home first. She planned to drop Jiang Ruoqi off and then go shopping with Sophia. Since Jiang Ruoqi planned to keep the child, they needed to start preparing clothes, shoes, and strollers. Jiang Ruoqi thought it was funny. The baby still had to stay in the womb for at least seven to nine months. What was the rush? Meng Shang had surgery that day with an uncertain end time. When Jiang Ruoqi got home, the house was dark. Only Meng Yuanbao, with his big eyes, waited for his parents in a corner of the living room. Jiang Ruoqi changed shoes, went to the bathroom to wash up and change clothes, then picked up Meng Yuanbao like a pillow and sat in a corner of the sofa. The little fatty had just finished his shedding season. Meng Shang had bathed and dewormed him a couple days ago, so he was now a fragrant little cat. Jiang Ruoqi scrolled through her phone, occasionally glancing at the time and stroking Meng Yuanbao's head. As Meng Shang was about to come home from work, her mind inevitably tensed up. The child came unexpectedly. Although it was in her belly, Meng Shang, as the father, should have a say in the final decision. Her and his child? Would Meng Shang be happy? Could he accept it? Jiang Ruoqi was so distracted by these nagging questions that she couldn't focus on the so-called pregnancy guide and precautions. She leaned on the cushion, pulling Meng Yuanbao closer, and waited for Meng Shang to come home while petting the cat. She had planned to stay awake. Such a big matter required her to be clear-headed to explain it to Meng Shang. But whether it was because all the pregnancy symptoms had kicked in after knowing she was pregnant, she fell asleep without any burden. Meng Shang had been in surgery all day, but he got home not too late. Seeing the dim lights and no one to greet him, he guessed Jiang Ruoqi had fallen asleep on the sofa again. It was just as he expected. A person and a cat were sound asleep on the spacious sofa, not even hearing him come home. Meng Shang smiled helplessly, tiptoed to put things down, and planned to carry Jiang Ruoqi to the bedroom. He had also noticed recently that Jiang Ruoqi was often low on energy, always looking like she hadn't woken up. She always forgot to take the vitamins he bought. Combined with her cervical spine issue, she was dizzy and nauseous, with a reduced appetite. She seemed to have lost weight. He sat on the edge of the sofa, lifted Meng Yuanbao from Jiang Ruoqi's arms, and gently brushed the hair from her forehead. Just as he was about to carry her to the bedroom, his eyes were drawn to something in her hand. As a doctor, Meng Shang knew exactly what it was. Suddenly, the reasons for her fatigue, drowsiness, loss of appetite, etc., all made sense. But Meng Shang was so shocked that he forgot to move. Only after a long time did he reach out to take the small plastic pregnancy test stick, his hands trembling. His gaze moved from the clearly visible two lines to Jiang Ruoqi's lower abdomen, wandering back and forth multiple times before he finally confirmed. Jiang Ruoqi was pregnant. He was... going to be a father? Meng Shang had always thought he didn't like children. Or rather, it wasn't that he didn't like children, but he felt he couldn't be the qualified father he thought a father should be, so he had no longing for fatherhood. But when colleagues repeatedly mentioned that if Jiang Ruoqi had a child with him, boy or girl, it would be adorable. The more they mentioned it, the more Meng Shang couldn't help but imagine what it would be like to have a child. First, there was Jiang Ruoqi's pregnancy. Pregnancy is hard. There are morning sickness in the early stages, and various complications in the later stages, difficulty turning over, and edema in the lower limbs. Although Jiang Ruoqi was not delicate, due to hormonal changes during pregnancy, her personality and behavior would change. She might make strange requests, suddenly crave something to eat or drink in the middle of the night. But he would do his best to fulfill all her wishes, regardless of pregnancy and hormones. After childbirth, he must not let her feel a gap. Many postpartum emotional issues are overlooked. He needed to pay more attention to Jiang Ruoqi's state. Perhaps Yun Dan would come to help, but Jiang Yun probably wouldn't stay with Jiang Ruoqi all the time. So a nearby postpartum care center was the first choice. As for the child, infancy was just about eating and sleeping. After feeding, pat their back to burp them, and when they cry for milk in the middle of the night. Meng Shang even felt fortunate that he had plenty of experience with night shifts and could definitely handle nighttime baby care. Whether it was a boy or girl, it would be best if they looked like Jiang Ruoqi. That way, if they were mischievous or caused trouble, seeing a face like Jiang Ruoqi's would make it easier for him to soften. Then he thought, their home now had two bedrooms and one living room. The second bedroom had been converted into a study. When would they need to change it back to a children's room, or move to a house in a better school district? While Meng Shang was thinking about what kindergarten and elementary school the child should go to, Jiang Ruoqi, hindered by her inability to turn over, finally woke up. "How did I fall asleep here?" She first shifted the blame after waking up. Meng Shang tapped her forehead: "You're shameless. If you're tired, go to the bedroom. How can you sleep here? Aren't you afraid of catching cold?" Jiang Ruoqi reached for Meng Shang's hand, and suddenly realized that the thing in her hand was gone. She didn't say anything, sat up, and looked around. Meng Shang, as if reading her mind, handed it to her: "Looking for this? It's here." "You saw it," Jiang Ruoqi didn't take it, instead hugging Meng Shang's neck. "I wanted to tell you myself." Meng Shang wrapped his arm around her waist, sat her upright, and let her lean on him like a human backrest. Jiang Ruoqi didn't know how to say it now. She looked down and saw Meng Shang's big hand holding the one-finger-wide plastic stick, lost in thought. She rarely hesitated about how to start. Especially when Meng Shang remained silent, she couldn't help but let her mind run wild. According to her usual style, she never revealed her position before knowing the other party's hand. So now she should probe a bit, at least find out Meng Shang's thoughts and attitude, before stating her own. But now, contrary to her nature, she didn't want to beat around the bush with him. After all, they were lovers, not negotiation opponents. "This happened a bit suddenly, but I don't want to insincerely test your attitude, so let me first state my position. The pregnancy test result might not be accurate. I plan to go to the hospital tomorrow for a checkup. But regardless of the result... if the child comes, I want to keep him. I know raising a child is not simple. It requires preparation in terms of energy, time, and finances. We haven't discussed this clearly before, but considering my age and other factors... I think I want to." Meng Shang interrupted Jiang Ruoqi's rambling and gave his answer straightforwardly. He understood that when Jiang Ruoqi was uncertain, she talked a lot. She had already made a decision but was unsure of his attitude, so she was trying to boost her confidence by listing reasons. Although it was a definite answer, Jiang Ruoqi stared into Meng Shang's eyes for a long time. "Meng Shang, don't compromise for me. From your own perspective, think about whether you truly want to have a child with me and deal with all the consequences. I won't accept raising the child alone. If he's born, we have to raise him together. If either of us keeps the child out of compromise now, there will be resentment when things get tough later. It's better not to have him now than to have conflicts later. That's better for me, you, and the child." Meng Shang listened quietly, then held her hand tightly in his, trying to reassure her: "While you were asleep, I thought it through very clearly. From his birth to elementary school, I already have a clear idea of how to arrange things for him and for us." "That's thinking too far ahead," Jiang Ruoqi murmured. Meng Shang smiled, his long arm wrapping around Jiang Ruoqi's waist, just resting on her lower abdomen. Jiang Ruoqi continued to count on her fingers and ramble. He just watched her, seizing the gap in her speech to chime in. "I suddenly remembered what Gu Huai and Ye Huan said a while ago, that if we had a baby, it would probably be really cute. I corrected them at the time, saying we had no plans for a child, telling them not to spread rumors that would reach the whole department." Meng Shang sighed: "I just didn't expect him to come so suddenly." "But that doesn't mean he'll be good-looking. What if he takes our worst features?" Jiang Ruoqi only heard the first part. Although she and Meng Shang were average to above-average in looks, genetics were unpredictable. "What if there's a genetic mutation?" Meng Shang tapped Jiang Ruoqi's head again, helpless: "Who says that about their own child?" "Listen, I was just worried your dad might not want you, and now he's already defending you." Jiang Ruoqi looked down and touched her belly, and Meng Shang's hand followed: "Don't spread rumors, or the little guy will think his dad doesn't like him." "He's about the size of a grain of rice now and can't hear. I need to talk nonsense while I can," Jiang Ruoqi pulled her hand away and patted Meng Shang's hand. "Go on, what did Gu Huai say about the baby, and then what?" "After that, when I saw others with children, I occasionally thought maybe it was time for us to have one. I wondered how I would discuss it with you, whether you would be willing." Meng Shang was also frank. "Actually, I should have talked to you sooner. You probably know that I don't hate children. It's just because of my childhood that I worried I couldn't do a good job as a father due to work." "Not worried now?" Jiang Ruoqi picked a fight. Meng Shang shook his head: "I am worried, so I still can't boast to make you feel at ease. But... I'll do my best. 77, I'm very surprised by the child's arrival, and I'm very grateful that you're willing to give birth to him and trust me." Meng Shang lovingly kissed Jiang Ruoqi's eyes again and again. He also understood how much thought Jiang Ruoqi had put into choosing to have this child. He hadn't given her enough security in this matter. So this thing that should have been celebrated made Jiang Ruoqi hesitant and still worried about his attitude. Actually, he was very happy, extremely happy. The arrival of the child meant another addition to their small family. It meant Jiang Ruoqi trusted him and their relationship. Jiang Ruoqi tilted her head to respond to his kisses. After the comforting kisses, she reached out to touch Meng Shang's still-furrowed brow and encouraged him: "It's okay, Meng Shang. Actually, I don't know how to be a good mother either. You have the same worries I do. Or rather, everyone is a parent for the first time. No one knows what to do, which is why they leave various indelible marks on their children's lives. But since we've experienced not-so-good things and learned from them, our experience as children will make us reflect on how to be good parents. So we must believe that we will do better than most new parents!" Jiang Ruoqi extended her pinky to pinky swear with him: "Papa Meng, from now on we must encourage each other!" Meng Shang hooked his pinky with hers, but his eyes were on Jiang Ruoqi: "Mm, I'll do well." Before he finished, Jiang Ruoqi took his hand and placed it back on her belly: "Hear that? Mom and Dad promise you. You just have to grow up well, okay?" Meng Shang also stroked her still flat belly: "Little Meng, Mom and Dad are very welcoming to you." "Why Little Meng?" Jiang Ruoqi was getting emotional when the sudden outdated nickname brought her back to reality. "That sounds terrible. Change it." "What should I call him?" Meng Shang was confused. Jiang Ruoqi glanced at the sleeping Meng Yuanbao and said languidly, "Forget it. Your naming skills don't seem very good." Meng Shang tried to argue: "What's wrong with them?" "Like Meng Yuanbao?" Dr. Meng fell silent. That was because Young Master Yuanbao had very light golden fur when he was first brought home, small and curled up in the cat bed just like a gold ingot. It wasn't that he couldn't name; he just thought names for animals should be more descriptive. "It's still early. Let's think of several names for his formal and informal names. Or we can ask Sophia and Ada, especially Ada, who seems to have a knack for naming lately." Jiang Ruoqi thought about it and added, "Forget it. Her names are all 'Foggy Forest' and 'Between Pines.' Using those as nicknames would be like he was born with pheromones." Meng Shang didn't understand: "What are pheromones?" Obviously, Dr. Meng didn't read novels. Explaining that vast worldbuilding would take Jiang Ruoqi a while. She skipped it: "I took leave tomorrow. I'll go to your hospital for a checkup." "Good. I also have a day shift tomorrow. After your checkup, we'll go to lunch together." "Well, then I'll be with you. The news that Dr. Meng is going to be a dad will spread through the hospital before the afternoon." "Yeah," Meng Shang held Jiang Ruoqi's hand to his lips and kissed it. "If Gu Huai spreads the word a bit more, we'll have to prepare extra gifts for the baby's birth." Jiang Ruoqi smiled too: "We owe wedding candy. This can make up for it." "Yeah. I guess we still come out ahead," Meng Shang nodded. "Mm-hmm." "I'm going to wash up. Should I carry you to bed?" "Okay!"
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