1979: My fiancée is a goddess

January 2nd, the morning of the second day of the new year.

The snow over the capital has stopped, and the sun has emerged from the thick clouds.

The warm, gentle sunlight illuminated the ancient city covered in snow along the central axis of the capital.

From a distance, it looks like a snow-covered paradise on earth.

The ancient Forbidden City's Hall of Supreme Harmony, the ruins of the Old Summer Palace, rows of tenement buildings in the city, the intricate streets and alleys, the gray-tiled roofs of traditional courtyard houses...

Everywhere was covered with thick snow. In the alleys and lanes, pedestrians could easily sink up to half their calves with a single step, and in some places, the snow could even reach above the knees.

Xiaowei Hutong, Wutong Courtyard.

"laugh--"

Cheng Kaiyan gripped the charred, oily-staining wooden-handled shovel and plunged it deep into the compressed snowdrift, rubbing against the rough bluestone ground beneath it with a harsh, soft sound.

Scoop up a neatly cut rectangular block of snow.

He raised his hand and swung the shovel.

The snow chunks were immediately tossed into the air, tracing a graceful arc in the golden sunlight, spanning several meters.

Then, with a "plop," the snow chunk landed heavily on the snowdrift next to the crooked sycamore tree and shattered into pieces.

Seven o'clock in the morning.

The courtyard was empty; all the neighbors had their doors closed.

Only Cheng Kaiyan was busy in the yard, the sound of shovels clanging incessantly as the snow pile slowly rose higher.

As he worked, he recalled the events of the past few days, a smile playing on his lips.

Although it has been two or three days since my sister Xiaoli found out she was pregnant.

But Cheng Kaiyan still felt like she was in a different world, and was a little dazed. "In the blink of an eye, I already have a child..."

His mindset has changed from initial nervousness and apprehension to later joy and happiness, and now he feels a greater sense of responsibility.

This responsibility was heavy yet heartwarming, but Cheng Kaiyan accepted it willingly.

My thoughts were wandering, and before I knew it, the snow in the yard had been almost completely cleared.

After shoveling the last shovelful of snow, Cheng Kaiyan looked at the cleaned-up yard and the snow piled up like a small mountain next to the trees.

"Phew... It's almost done cleaning up."

He finally breathed a sigh of relief, raised his hand to wipe the fine beads of sweat that had seeped from his forehead from shoveling snow for so long, and exhaled wisps of misty white vapor in the sunlight.

After shoveling snow for more than half an hour this morning, my hands, which were exposed to the elements, were still a little cold and stiff, but my body was burning hot.

"crunch..."

A grating door opening sound came from not far away, and Aunt Wang Qiang, wrapped tightly in a military overcoat, came out of the house carrying a washbasin.

I saw a clean yard with no snow.

Such a large and thick layer of snow!

Aunt Wang Qiang was taken aback for a moment, then glanced over and saw Cheng Kaiyan resting with a shovel not far away. She laughed loudly:

"Wow! Our great writer is working so hard today, getting up so early to shovel snow and cleaning up the whole yard!"

"Haha, aren't I doing a good thing for my neighbors?"

Cheng Kaiyan laughed and walked over with the shovel, jokingly saying...

"cut……"

Aunt Wang Qiang shook her head in disbelief, then lightly raised her hand, about to splash a bucket of steaming hot water on her face.

"Hey!"

Seeing this, Cheng Kaiyan quickly stopped her, saying, "When are you going to change this habit? Why are you splashing water in the dead of winter? If you do that, it will freeze in no time."

"Tsk tsk, I knew it! You're just worried about your wife, aren't you? I know you too well."

Aunt Wang Qiang put down the washbasin, her face full of teasing smiles.

The biggest news in the courtyard these past two days is that Liu Xiaoli is pregnant.

As an elder who watched Cheng Kaiyan grow up, I couldn't help but feel a little emotional and gratified. In the blink of an eye, that sickly boy already has a child.

However, as Xiaoli's classical dance teacher, Wang Qiang's feelings were particularly complicated.

Without a doubt, Xiaoli is an absolute genius in dance, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, she will grow into a national-level dancer in the future.

But now she is pregnant...

This will have a significant impact on Xiaoli's dance career, and she will likely no longer be able to attend the Beijing Dance Academy.

That's how it is with a woman's career; pregnancy always seems to have an impact.

"Xiaoli has made too great sacrifices for you and the child. As Xiaoli's teacher and elder, there are some things I must tell you first."

"Cheng Kaiyan, if you dare to bully her or let her down, I will definitely not let you off."

Wang Qiang frowned, looking seriously into Cheng Kaiyan's eyes, and warned her.

"Ah."

Cheng Kaiyan nodded slightly. He didn't say anything grand or make any promises; he would let his actions speak for themselves.

Moreover, Xiaoli's dance career will never end as long as he is around.

"By the way, there's something I'd like to ask you for help, Aunt Wang."

Thinking of this, Cheng Kaiyan suddenly asked.

"What is it? Just say it."

Aunt Wang Qiang nodded, bent down, and patiently and carefully poured the water from the basin into the ditch.

"I would like to meet with Principal Chen of the Beijing Dance Academy."

Cheng Kaiyan got straight to the point.

"Principal Chen? What do you want with her?"

Wang Qiang suddenly looked up, staring at Cheng Kaiyan's unsmiling face with surprise and uncertainty.

A startling guess suddenly flashed through her mind.

Could it be... that Kaiyan is doing this because of Xiaoli?
But college students who get pregnant will be expelled from school; this is national policy, and the country doesn't allow it...

What does he want to do?
"Let's just talk, but I can't tell you the specifics yet."

Cheng Kaiyan shook her head and explained.

"……Row."

Wang Qiang pondered for a moment, then finally nodded and said, "I'll help you with this. After breakfast, come with me to the Beijing Dance Academy."

"Thank you, Aunt Wang."

"It's alright, I don't want Xiaoli's dance career to be interrupted either..."

……

After chatting briefly with Aunt Wang, Cheng Kaiyan turned and went back to the kitchen.

Lifting the lid, the rice porridge inside is cooked; we can stir-fry the vegetables later.

The kettle of water that was boiled earlier has now come to a boil.

He picked up the charred iron kettle and poured the contents into a thermos to keep it warm.

She poured the remaining hot water into the basin, added some cold water to make the water temperature just right, and then carried the basin back to her bedroom.

"Xiaoli, it's time to get up, it's past eight o'clock."

Cheng Kaiyan pushed open the door and entered the room. Looking at the girl who was still curled up in the warm quilt and sleeping in, she couldn't help but smile.

I don't know if it's psychological, but ever since she found out she was really pregnant, she's been feeling sleepy a lot. Plus, with the heavy snow these past few days and no school, she's been sleeping in late.

"Hmm~"

Upon hearing the familiar voice beside her, Liu Xiaoli subconsciously responded.

Her voice carried a lazy, soft tone, languid and gentle.

Like a kitten gently stepping on Cheng Kaiyan's heart.

Cheng Kaiyan put down the hot water, sat down on the edge of the bed, and placed her arms on either side of Liu Xiaoli to avoid pressing on her body and the baby in her belly.

He pressed his forehead close to the girl's soft, pink forehead, gently swaying it, and called out softly, "Xiaoli, Sister Xiaoli... if you don't get up soon, the sun will be high in the sky."

"You're the one who's lazy... I'm not lazy, it's just that pregnancy has affected me!"

Liu Xiaoli's thick eyelashes fluttered a few times, and she opened her almond-shaped eyes, which were as clear as spring water. Looking at the face so close to hers, she couldn't help but roll her eyes at him.

"Yes Yes Yes."

Cheng Kaiyan laughed uncontrollably, "Get up, wash your face and clear your head first."

As he spoke, he propped himself up and wrung out the towel that had been soaking in hot water.

Cheng Kaiyan first patiently tucked the hair that was pressed against her lips behind her ear and gently wiped it.

"Um……"

Liu Xiaoli subconsciously raised her fair face to meet his gentle movements, enjoying the thoughtful care of her little Cheng comrade.

In the past, she might have shyly declined because of her girlish reserve.

But now...

We already have children, why should we care about these things?
Thinking of this, Liu Xiaoli couldn't help but blush, her delicate hands gently stroking her still flat and soft belly from under the covers.

However, the baby did not respond at all, unlike the interaction with the mother described in the hospital's parenting manual.

"I wonder when the baby will grow up a bit more, then he should be able to interact with his mother."

Liu Xiaoli touched her belly and murmured expectantly.

"I'm just worried you'll get annoyed with her then. Once she's a bit bigger, she'll start moving around a lot in your belly, and that'll be much stronger than the morning sickness you're experiencing now. Don't scold her then." Cheng Kaiyan chuckled when she heard her rambling.

"Hmph~ I don't believe it, baby would never make mommy suffer like that."

Having washed her face, Liu Xiaoli gave a soft hum and pulled the covers over her head.

She glanced at her flat stomach, which was covered by a pale yellow thermal undershirt, revealing a glimpse of fair skin, and said softly, "Right, my sweet baby!"

"Get up, it's almost time to eat. By the way, I've cleared the snow outside, but Xiaoli, please be careful..."

Cheng Kaiyan picked up the clothes from the bedside and handed them over, watching Xiaoli's childlike actions with a smile. It seemed that Sister Xiaoli would soon be embracing the role of a mother.

"Okay, I know. How come I only just realized you've become so long-winded?"

Liu Xiaoli threw off the covers, sat up, took the clothes from his hand and put them on, giving him a disgruntled glare.

This guy talks as if he's a useless person who has everything done for him and can't move around.

"Okay, okay..."

Cheng Kaiyan nodded helplessly and said, "You haven't been to school for a while, let's go to the Beijing Dance Academy in a bit and take care of this."

"Then I..."

Liu Xiaoli paused in her dressing, glanced at Cheng Kaiyan, and it was unclear whether she felt relieved or expectant.

Anyway, her colleague Xiao Cheng said that he would handle this matter and would never make her sacrifice her career like last time.

He will do it.

Liu Xiaoli nodded gently, "Okay."

After changing their clothes and getting up, the two washed up.

By this time, Mother had already cooked the dishes in the kitchen.

After breakfast, Cheng Kaiyan took Liu Xiaoli and went out with Aunt Wang Qiang to the Beijing Dance Academy to handle some matters.

We walked and talked along the way.

"Wow, this snowfall is really heavy this year. When have we ever had such a heavy snowfall in previous years?"

As the old saying goes, a timely snowfall promises a good harvest... This first snow of the new year is so heavy, it looks like we'll have another good harvest this year!

"It's so cold, it's freezing to death."

“Yesterday in Wutong Courtyard, I just saw that the roof of Wang Cuihua’s house collapsed. The wind was blowing straight in, haha.”

……

After more than forty minutes, the three of them finally arrived at the Beijing Dance Academy.

Led by Aunt Wang Qiang, they arrived at the office of Dean Chen Jinqing.

"Xiaoli, you and Aunt Wang can wander around and meet up with your classmates and friends. I'll take care of things here."

At the office door, Cheng Kaiyan gave her instructions.

"Are you sure you don't need me to go in with you?"

Liu Xiaoli clasped her hands together, clutching the thick, soft hem of her white mink coat in her palms, and asked softly.

"No need. Don't you trust me? Is there anything your man can't handle?"

Cheng Kaiyan could clearly sense Xiaoli's nervousness and unease, and gently patted her hair with a smile.

"Alright then, we're leaving. Just come find us at the dance studio later."

Liu Xiaoli thought about it and realized it was true, then nodded obediently.

Turning around, I followed Aunt Wang Qiang away, but every few steps I would turn back to look at her little Cheng Comrade with concern.

Comrade Xiao Cheng, what will you do?

Watching the two figures disappear around the corner of the stairs, Cheng Kaiyan knocked on Dean Chen's office door.

"Please come in!"

"Dean Chen, it's me, Cheng Kaiyan."

"Comrade Kaiyan, what brings you here? Oh, right! I watched 'Love Letter' a couple of days ago, it's truly an excellent film!"

"Well, Dean Chen, there's something I need to talk to you about... My wife is studying at the Beijing Dance Academy."

I plan to donate a sum of money to the Beijing Dance Academy to establish a dance fund to improve the school environment, upgrade dance equipment, and reward outstanding students…

Cheng Kaiyan walked to the desk and got straight to the point.

"This is great news, Comrade Kaiyan!"

Upon hearing this, Dean Chen Jinqing immediately stood up excitedly.

Throughout the capital, everyone knows that this talented man is incredibly wealthy, having just donated over two hundred thousand US dollars to a children's foundation a few months ago.

This kind of good thing actually happened to our Beijing Dance Academy?!

Thanks to Comrade Xiaoli studying at the Beijing Dance Academy, the academy has really benefited from her!

"Whoosh..."

Dean Chen Jinqing took two deep breaths and finally calmed down. Full of anticipation, he walked up to Cheng Kaiyan, took his arm, and sat down on the sofa next to him.

He poured water and served tea, handing it to him with a smile, saying, "Have some tea, have some tea, warm yourself up."

"Thank you."

Cheng Kaiyan smiled.

"Comrade Kaiyan, how much do you plan to donate?"

Dean Chen Jinqing asked with eyes full of curiosity.

"This number."

Cheng Kaiyan raised one index finger.

"Ten thousand? US dollars or RMB?"

Dean Chen Jinqing's eyes lit up, and he pressed for an answer.

"One hundred thousand RMB!"

Cheng Kaiyan picked up her teacup, took a sip, and then looked at Dean Chen, who was clearly somewhat scheming, and explained.

"call……"

Hearing this, Chen Jinqing breathed a long sigh of relief; at least it wasn't 10,000 RMB.

Although it's not US dollars, 100,000 RMB is definitely a huge amount for the Beijing Dance Academy.

There is absolutely no problem in completely renovating the college.

"Great! Then I'll thank Comrade Kaiyan in advance on behalf of the Beijing Dance Academy."

Dean Chen Jinqing stood up solemnly, extended his hand, and said, "I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation."

"It's not a collaboration, just a small token of my appreciation."

Cheng Kaiyan smiled.

"Comrade Kaiyan is indeed as noble and virtuous as the rumors say, and his reputation is well-deserved."

Dean Chen Jinqing exclaimed with admiration.

"Not at all, Dean Chen is joking. I'm just an ordinary person."

"You're being modest..."

The two then discussed the details of the donation in the office and finalized the preliminary plan and strategy.

Before long, it was 11 a.m.

"Comrade Kaiyan, it's lunchtime now. Let's go out for a meal together. I'll treat you to a meal at a restaurant."

"Okay, I'll invite Xiaoli and Aunt Wang Qiang over."

"No problem, let's all come together. I also wanted to have a chat with Comrade Xiaoli. Our Beijing Dance Academy has benefited from Comrade Xiaoli's help this time!"

Dean Chen Jinqing joked.

"Oh, right, there's something else I forgot to tell you."

Cheng Kaiyan's lips curled up slightly as she chuckled softly.

"what's up?"

"Xiaoli might not be able to go to school for a while."

"What's going on? What do you mean I can't go to school anymore?"

Upon hearing this, Dean Chen Jinqing's expression immediately changed, and he hurriedly asked, "Has someone bullied her? Comrade Kaiyan, please don't be angry, tell me! I'll see who dares to stop her from going to school. With me here, Comrade Xiaoli will be able to go to school!"

"You said it yourself!"

Cheng Kaiyan quickly echoed.

"I said it! No matter what, Comrade Xiaoli is a member of the school! No one can let her go without a school!"

Dean Chen Jinqing slammed his hand on the table and gave his assurance.

"Hey...it's nothing really, it's just that Xiaoli is pregnant..."

Cheng Kaiyan waved her hand and explained with a smile.

"ah?!!"

Dean Chen Jinqing stood there, stunned, looking at Cheng Kaiyan, who looked completely innocent, with a complicated expression.

Liu Xiaoli is pregnant and can't go to school...

You've been waiting for me here!? (End of Chapter)