"A sister?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Fifteen went wild with excitement.
His golden eyes were filled with shock and joy!
He looked at Zhi Yao's flat belly in disbelief, then began to dance around, saying, "I knew it was a sister coming! I knew it was a sister coming!"
Just moments ago, he had suddenly sensed an unfamiliar presence between them. For some reason, his instincts told Fifteen that it was his sister's presence.
Fifteen, who had initially wanted to throw himself into Zhi Yao's arms, suddenly calmed down. He reached out to touch Zhi Yao's flat belly but pulled back at the last second.
His little face was filled with concern.
"Mama, can I touch it?" The cautious look on his face melted Zhi Yao's heart.
Zhi Yao took Fifteen's hand and guided his chubby little fingers to her belly. "Go ahead and touch. It's just that your sister is still very small, so she probably can't hear us talking to her yet." At this moment, Zhi Yao's entire body was covered in a soft glow, making her appear even more gentle and beautiful.
After saying this, Zhi Yao realized something: why did they all naturally assume that the little life in her belly was a girl?
Surely... it hadn't been confirmed yet, right?
Both father and son's faces were filled with tenderness and anticipation, making Zhi Yao a bit reluctant to burst their beautiful bubble.
But after holding back for a while, she couldn't resist saying, "I mean... what if... just in case... suppose... the baby in my belly turns out to be another boy? What then?"
She clearly noticed that as soon as she said this, Pei Chiyao's expression froze for a moment.
But Fifteen shook his head vigorously and said, "No! This is definitely a sister! I can feel her presence! And Mama, I can guarantee you, sister isn't a dragon, she's a very, very cute little fox just like you!"
Zhi Yao looked at Fifteen in surprise and laughed, "How can you be so sure?"
Fifteen raised his little hand and patted his chest, lifting his chin proudly as he said, "Because I'm the big brother!"
This answer made no sense at all, but he looked so adorable that Zhi Yao couldn't help but cup Fifteen's soft little face in her hands and give it a good squeeze. The perfect feel of his cheeks made her want to take a bite out of them.
Fifteen loved nothing more than his mother's affection.
He couldn't resist either and planted two kisses on Zhi Yao's face.
The mother and son's intimate interaction completely ignored Pei Chiyao standing nearby.
Pei Chiyao reached out and lifted Fifteen off Zhi Yao, saying righteously, "Be careful, don't kick your mother's belly."
How could Fifteen not see through Pei Chiyao's little scheme?
He rolled his eyes, "I'm not that careless! You just don't want me to be close to Mama!"
Pei Chiyao's little trick had been exposed, but there wasn't a trace of embarrassment on his face. Instead, he openly admitted it, "So what if I am? Do you have a problem with that?"
His brazen attitude left Fifteen speechless.
He stomped his feet in anger and complained to Zhi Yao, "Mama, look at him! Why won't he let me be close to you?"
Zhi Yao chuckled softly and raised her hands to ruffle both of their fluffy heads.
"I swear, you two are so childish!"
With that, she covered Fifteen's eyes and leaned forward to kiss Pei Chiyao's lips. It was a quick, fleeting kiss.
Zhi Yao said softly, "Are you still jealous now? I'm a master at balancing things, you know."
She winked at Pei Chiyao as she finished speaking.
This sight made Pei Chiyao's heart skip a beat.
...
By evening, Ling Jue and Zhi Yi had also heard the news of Zhi Yao's pregnancy.
Ling Jue stormed into the Pei family home, his voice preceding him before he even entered the door, "Where's Pei Chiyao? Pei Chiyao, you little beast! What did you promise me before? Didn't you say you wouldn't let Yao Yao get pregnant and have children again?!"
Although having another child was certainly a joyous occasion, even Ling Jue knew that childbirth was a matter of life and death. Not only did it require a long recovery period afterward, but it also caused some irreversible effects on the body.
He loved his daughter like his own life, and even though he also wanted a soft, sweet little fox dumpling, all of this was contingent on Zhi Yao's good health.
It had only been a year since Zhi Yao had given birth to Fifteen, and she might not have fully recovered yet. This child was coming too soon!
It must be that rascal Pei Chiyao who insisted on having another child without considering his daughter's health!
Bah! What a scumbag.
Zhi Yi rolled her eyes and slapped Ling Jue's mouth, "Why are you yelling? Can't you talk properly?!"
As soon as she said this, Ling Jue's anger immediately subsided.
Zhi Yi knew that the Fox Clan recovered from childbirth much faster than humans.
Zhi Yao's body had long since healed, and having another child now wouldn't be a problem.
Hearing her father's voice, Zhi Yao quickly came out. Fearing that Ling Jue would blame Pei Chiyao, she hurriedly explained, "Father, I wanted this child myself. I also want a daughter. Having both a son and a daughter is such a wonderful thing."
However, before she could finish speaking, Pei Chiyao quickly added, "Father, it's my fault. This child was unexpected, I won't lie to you."
Ling Jue took a deep breath, about to continue scolding Pei Chiyao, when he was silenced by another look from Zhi Yi.
"You keep quiet. Alright, the child is already on its way, which means it's fate. When fate comes, there's no stopping it. It shows that you were destined to have this child. Tomorrow, have Ling Jue invite that doctor over again to check on Yao Yao."
Zhi Yi carefully examined her daughter's complexion. Although she and Zhi Yao saw each other almost every day, she could always spot some changes in Zhi Yao's face each time.
Under Pei Chiyao's meticulous care, Zhi Yao had now blossomed into an increasingly captivating young woman. Perhaps at first, Zhi Yao was a shy and naive girl, but now she had imperceptibly acquired an air of gentle grace.
These two qualities blended seamlessly, making her even more strikingly beautiful.
No matter where she stood, she was always the one who attracted the most attention.
Zhi Yi knew this. Her daughter had now surpassed her in beauty, which made her feel extremely proud and honored. After all, this was the daughter she had given birth to.
However, all of this was thanks to Pei Chiyao's excellent nurturing.
She knew that Pei Chiyao truly doted on and cherished her daughter.
