She goes crazy, he'll cover for her; the darling of the group is someone no one dares to mess w

When the two left after trying on wedding dresses, Han Xi specifically asked for the photos taken by the shop assistant.

That night, after Fang Li had gone to sleep, he held his phone alone, looking at photos of the two of them, either embracing or standing opposite each other, and a smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.

the next day.

In the courtyard of the Half Hill Manor, the osmanthus flowers are in full bloom, and the delicate golden petals fall on the bluestone path, filling the air with a sweet fragrance.

Fang Li stood on the veranda, watching the butler direct the servants to carry luggage into the house, and couldn't help but smile.

"Move slowly, there are fragile items in the boxes."

Xu Qingrang's voice came from the entrance hall, carrying a familiar Haicheng accent.

He was wearing a gray wool sweater, his hair was neatly combed, and he seemed to have aged a bit since the last time we met, but he was in good spirits.

"grandfather!"

Fang Li quickly went to meet him and took his hand, "You must be exhausted from the journey."

"Not tired at all, flying is very fast."

Xu Qingrang patted her hand, his gaze falling on her slightly protruding belly, his eyes full of affection, "Good child, how have you been these days? Have you had a hard time?"

"Thankfully, the baby is very well-behaved."

"That's good."

"Dad, Mom, you're here too."

Fang Li looked at her parents following behind, her eyes welling up with tears.

Since she got together with Han Xi, her parents, though they didn't say it, were always worried that she would be mistreated in the Han family.

They all knew about the Han family's situation; the internal strife was fierce, and there was instability everywhere.

Fortunately, it's all over now.

Fang Yun walked over, took her hand, and looked her over carefully: "You've gained a little weight, and your complexion has improved a lot. It seems Han Xi has taken good care of you. Seeing that you're doing well, I'm relieved."

"You should have been relieved long ago."

Fang Li laughed and said, "Han Xi and Aunt Rong are forcing me to eat this and drink that every day. Look, I've gotten fat."

Han Xi walked out of the house, dressed in casual home clothes, looking less sharp and more gentle than usual.

"Grandpa, Mom and Dad, you must be tired from your journey. The room is all ready, please go upstairs and rest for a while."

"Good good."

Xu Qingrang looked at Han Xi, becoming more and more satisfied. "Xiu Jin, thank you for your hard work."

"It should."

Han Xi smiled and gestured for the maid to lead the way, "I've asked the kitchen to prepare some dishes from Haicheng. Try my cooking tonight."

"You can cook Haicheng cuisine?"

Xu Tingfeng was somewhat surprised.

Last time the two competed in cooking in Haicheng, he was at a disadvantage.

He had been studying diligently during this time and had gained some confidence, but unexpectedly, this kid had even learned Haicheng cuisine.

"I've learned a little bit; please try it and see if it suits your taste."

Han Xi said with a smile.

Xu Tingfeng, however, could not laugh at all.

She glanced at him expressionlessly, then walked away with a stiff face.

Han Xi sighed helplessly, raised an eyebrow, and followed them inside.

The dinner that night was exceptionally lively.

The long mahogany dining table was laden with dishes, including both Beijing specialties and authentic Haicheng flavors.

Han Guodong sat in the main seat, looking energetic. He would occasionally serve food to Xu Qingrang, and the two chatted happily about their youth.

Shen Ruyan pulled Fang's mother and Fang Li aside, talking about the details of the wedding, her eyes full of smiles.

Han Ling and Han Ming sat to the side, occasionally exchanging a few words with Xu Tingfeng. The atmosphere was so harmonious that it didn't seem like a large family gathering.

Xu Qing smiled and said, "Come on, Xiu Jin, let Grandpa toast you. Thank you for taking care of our Guo Bao. I can tell you've put your heart into it. She looks much better now than when she was in Haicheng."

Han Xi quickly stood up and raised his glass: "This is what I should do. Grandpa, don't worry, I will be good to Ali for the rest of my life."

Fang Li felt a warm glow in her heart as she looked at the heartwarming scene before her.

The next morning, Han Xi had Liao Jingyi take the Xu family sightseeing in the capital.

"The Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and the Summer Palace are all booked, and there will also be a Peking Opera performance in the evening."

Han Xi helped Fang Li fasten her seatbelt. "I'll have Lin Mo bring you lunch at noon. Don't eat outside snacks; they're not hygienic."

"I know, you're even more nagging than my mom," Fang Li said with a smile, but her heart was filled with sweetness.

"You think I'm being long-winded?"

Han Xi leaned down and gently kissed her forehead. "Call me when you're done shopping. Your prenatal checkup is at 3 p.m., and I'll come pick you up."

"it is good."

Fang Li accompanied Xu Qingrang and his parents around for the whole morning. After lunch, Xu Qingrang was a little tired, so Liao Jingyi arranged for him to rest at a nearby hotel and go to see Peking Opera in the evening.

Fang Li called Han Xi, and when she came out of the hotel, Han Xi's car was already waiting at the door.

"Tired?"

Once in the car, Han Xi helped her fasten her seatbelt and handed her a glass of water.

Fang Li took a small sip and shook her head, "It's alright, Secretary Liao made very good arrangements, I'm not too tired."

"That's good. Sit down, we're going to the hospital now."

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In the hospital's prenatal examination room, Fang Li lay on the examination bed, looking at the tiny figure on the ultrasound screen, and couldn't help but smile.

The three-month-old fetus already has a human-like shape, with tiny arms and legs clearly visible.

"The baby is healthy and his heartbeat is normal."

The doctor pointed to the bright spots on the screen and said, "You're a little anemic. Go home and eat more iron-rich foods."

"Thank you doctor."

Fang Li smiled and said that a weight had been lifted from her heart.

Han Xi had been waiting outside. When he saw Fang Li come out, he immediately went up to her and asked, "How are you? Is the baby alright?"

"Great, the doctor said you are very healthy."

Fang Li handed her the ultrasound report, her eyes filled with joy.

Han Xi took the ultrasound report, looked at the blurry image on it, gently stroked it with his fingers, his eyes filled with anticipation and tenderness: "That's good."

He paused, then suddenly remembered something, "Oh right, Grandpa gave the baby a name."

"What's your name?" Fang Li asked curiously.

"If it's a boy, we'll name him Han Chengyu, Cheng as in inheritance, and Yu as in the universe."

Han Xi said with a smile, "Grandpa said he hopes he can inherit the Han family business and have a broad mind."

"What about the girl?"

"The girl's name is Han Nianchu, Nian as in longing, and Chu as in original heart."

Han Xi held her hand. "Grandpa said he hopes she will never forget her original intentions and will always remain kind."

Fang Li felt a warmth in her heart: "It sounds so beautiful."

She paused, then smiled and said, "What a coincidence, my grandfather also named the baby."

"Oh?" Han Xi asked curiously.

"Grandpa named the boy Xu Siyuan, which means 'to miss' and 'far away'."

Fang Li said, "Grandpa said he hoped she would miss her hometown and have lofty aspirations. The girl's name is Xu Yu'an, which means 'language' and 'peace', so he hopes she will be eloquent and have a peaceful life."

"They all sound great."

Han Xi smiled and said, "How about this, if it's a boy, we'll name him Han Chengyu, and if it's a girl, we'll name her Xu Yu'an, what do you think?"

"Okay."

Fang Li nodded with a smile, "This way, we can take into account the wishes of both grandfathers."