I don't care about dating reality shows or the entertainment industry!

The Duan family's old residence.

The living room was brightly lit, and Grandpa Duan sat on the sofa.

He held a string of Buddhist prayer beads in his hand, stroking them incessantly, his face beaming with undisguised joy.

"This is truly the best birthday gift I've ever received."

Charlene looked at Su Youzi, her tone firm.

"Yuzu, you can't follow Hoshino around anymore. You need to stay home and take good care of yourself during your pregnancy."

Duan Xingye immediately nodded in agreement.

Su Youzi nodded obediently, "Okay, I understand. I will stay home and take good care of myself during my pregnancy."

Actually, she would have done it herself even without them telling her.

These two little darlings are the apple of her eye.

Ning Zhi and Chen Yan arrived at the Duan family home, travel-worn, and were greeted by this heartwarming scene as soon as they entered.

Ning Zhi ignored the pleasantries and went straight to her daughter's side, holding her hand tightly, her eyes instantly reddening.

"I'm going to be a mom..."

"How are you feeling?"

"You're still bleeding? What did the doctor say? Should we stay in the hospital to try and save the pregnancy?"

When is the due date?

Faced with a barrage of questions, Su Youzi was unsure which to answer first.

Charlene gently patted Ningzhi's shoulder.

"The doctor said to rest more and eat more nutritious food. There's nothing to worry about. My due date is January 7th, but twins might be a week or two earlier."

“Isn’t that just in time for Hoshino’s winter break?” Ningzhi looked up.

“Yes, this world is just right.” Xia Lin said, looking at Su Youzi, “Youzi, why don’t you move to the main house for a while? It will be easier to take care of things.”

"Okay," Su Youzi replied.

At this moment, the maid brought in a nutritious meal.

"The kitchen has prepared some light food. Eat something before you go back to sleep," Xia Lin said, pulling Su Youzi's hand.

"With so many eyes watching, how can she eat?" Duan Xingye said.

Upon hearing this, Grandpa Duan said, "Go back to sleep, everyone. With Xingye here, you don't need to worry."

Everyone stood up, and Ning Zhi and Chen Yan left with peace of mind.

Duan Xingye gently supported Su Youzi's arm, his movements as tender as if he were holding a rare treasure.

Su Youzi was amused by his cautious manner.

"Is it really necessary? I'm just pregnant, not a fragile thing."

"We still need to be careful." He supported Su Youzi, walking slowly step by step, each step taken with extra caution, for fear of her bumping or falling.

Back in her room, Su Youzi couldn't eat anything, so she drank a glass of milk.

After washing up, the two lay in bed.

Duan Xingye finally came to terms with the fact that his wife was pregnant.

He held the woman in his arms, his fingertips twirling her hair.

"Still uncomfortable?"

Su Youzi shook her head, tilted her head back, and smiled in her clear eyes.

"It just feels a bit unreal."

"We're having babies, and twins at that."

Duan Xingye chuckled softly, leaned down, and gently pecked her lips.

"Congratulations to us, our wish has come true."

The person in his arms gave a soft "hmm" and buried their head in his chest.

Gradually, Duan Xingye felt a wet patch on his pajamas.

He gently stroked her back.

-

On the day of Mr. Duan's seventieth birthday banquet.

Su Youzi only stayed in the banquet hall for ten minutes before being taken to the lounge.

She vomited again when she woke up in the morning, but she didn't feel any discomfort. On the contrary, the people around her were more nervous than she was.

Charlene greeted the guests, chatting and laughing.

"Oh, Xiaolin, it's been a long time."

She turned her head and saw a richly dressed lady leading a little girl of about three years old, followed by a young woman with a large pregnant belly.

Xia Rongjuan is a distant relative of the Duan family.

"It's Sister Rongjuan." Xia Lin forced a smile.

Xia Rongjuan held her daughter-in-law's hand, looking smug.

"This is my daughter-in-law. She's pregnant again, and it's a boy. Now she'll have both a son and a daughter."

The little girl tilted her head up and called out in a clear, sweet voice, "Hello, Grandma."

Xia Rongjuan patted her grandson's head, beaming from ear to ear.

"Hoshino should have a baby soon. I've heard that men who drive don't have very good sperm quality. He might not be able to have children later."

Charlene rolled her eyes dramatically.

They practically rolled their eyes to the back of their heads.

I'll go! To! You!

It's none of your business whether my precious son's sperm quality is good or not.

You have the nerve to criticize others? Your son's beer belly clearly shows he doesn't exercise. I wonder whose sperm quality is more worrying.

Besides, what's so great about your family's ugly genes?

If it weren't for the tradition that you can't tell anyone if you're less than three months pregnant, you would have been fine.

She really wanted to scream at the top of her lungs.

I'm going to be a grandma!

Still two!

If it weren't for the fact that it was the old man's birthday today, she would have definitely snapped back.

“My son and daughter-in-law are both in good health, having a baby will be a piece of cake. I still have to greet the guests, so please do as you please.” Before leaving, Xia Lin glanced at her daughter-in-law’s belly, which looked to be eight or nine months along. She wondered if she was worried about bumping into something in a crowded place at this time.

"There's a lounge nearby. You can rest there if you're tired. Just let the servants know if you want anything to eat or drink."

The woman nodded. "Okay."

-

Xue Lingmiao arrived at the lounge, where Su Youzi was leaning against the sofa reading a book.

"Hmph, Yuzu, you've changed. You didn't even tell me you were pregnant yourself," Xue Lingmiao muttered.

Su Youzi put down the book in her hand.

She chuckled softly, "Oh dear, my good Miaomiao, I haven't had a chance yet."

Su Youzi took Xue Lingmiao's hand and shook it gently.

"I finished the check-up late last night, and I was still vomiting terribly this morning, so I didn't have time to tell you the good news."

Upon hearing that Su Youzi was experiencing morning sickness, Xue Lingmiao immediately forgot about being "angry".

"Is it serious? Is it alright?"

"It's nothing, just normal pregnancy symptoms, it's much better now," Su Youzi replied with a smile.

Xue Lingmiao looked Su Youzi up and down, her eyes filled with disbelief.

"Twins."

Su Youzi smiled and nodded.

Xue Lingmiao suddenly burst into tears, hugged her tightly, and choked up.

"You're finally going to be a mom, and twins at once! That's wonderful!"

Su Youzi was struggling to breathe because of the tightness in her clothes.

"Cough cough, be gentle, be gentle, my baby is protesting."

Xue Lingmiao quickly let go of her, looking apologetic.

"I'm so sorry, I got too excited."

Her eyes darted around, and she suddenly leaned close to Su Youzi's ear and said mysteriously.

"I want to be the godmother."

Su Youzi burst out laughing.

"You're both an aunt and a godmother, the family hierarchy is all messed up."

Xue Lingmiao waved his hand dismissively.

"I might not marry Song Yi."

"If Song Yi hears you say that, it'll be a big deal," Su Youzi said with a smile.

"Hehe, he can't hear me," Xue Lingmiao said, looking at her belly with longing.

"I'll be the godmother of two little darlings from now on, and I'm so happy just thinking about it."

“Give my baby gold jewelry, and I’ll make you the godmother.” Su Youzi tilted her head, smiling brightly.

"Give it to me, give it to me, give me a big gold bar." Xue Lingmiao said smugly, then asked Youzi if she wasn't filming this year.

Su Youzi nodded.

"I had accepted a role in a film and was scheduled to start filming in the second half of the year, but I have to turn it down."

“There will be more good roles, but as you know, I love children. I’m always looking forward to the day my baby arrives. I believe everything happens for a reason.”

"Moreover, although I'm not acting for the time being, I will still write novels."

"My job, my career, everything I have will not be given up because of my pregnancy or any other reason."

Xue Lingmiao understood her very well.

She knew how much Su Youzi loved children and that she was an independent and strong woman.

Even though she married a wealthy young man like Duan Xingye.

She has never given up on her dreams and pursuits.