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"Besides, it doesn't matter if it's a boy or a girl, I like them both!"
"whee--"
Xiao Lan chuckled softly, her beautiful eyes playfully sparkling:
Do you really like them all the same?
"..."
Xia Ye scratched his chin awkwardly and coughed lightly, saying:
"Of course, a daughter would be better!"
"Cuckoo~"
"Hahaha!"
The beautiful women, both young and old, were amused by his honest answer. Yukiko raised her beautiful eyes slightly and said reproachfully, "I knew you liked daughters, you little lolicon!"
"Um, let me ask you something—"
Sonoko blinked her beautiful eyes, raised her little hand and asked, "If Yukiko-neechan really gave birth to a son for you, how would you feel?"
Upon hearing Sonoko's question, everyone's attention once again focused on Natsume, especially Yukiko, whose beautiful eyes held a barely perceptible worry: what if Natsume doesn't like boys at all?
"Of course I'm happy!"
Natsume gently tapped Sonoko's forehead: "Although I do prefer daughters, I'll be happy if it's a son born to Yukiko, okay!"
"Hehe~"
Sonoko turned and sat down next to Yukiko, taking her hand and giggling, "Yukiko-neechan, you don't have to worry anymore! But I also think it would be best if you had a daughter. What if you had a son, like our Natsume!"
"Pfft——!"
Sonoko's playful words made everyone chuckle. They couldn't help but think that if Kiko really had a son like Natsume, who didn't have a system or log, who knows how much trouble he would cause—in that sense, having a daughter really is less of a worry!
"Okay~"
Elena, ever the composed one, stopped the others' playful banter and asked an important question:
"Now that Yukiko is pregnant, there are definitely many things that need to be taken care of. You all need to be careful as well!"
What should we be careful about?
Shiho has a broad knowledge base and at least knows some theory, but Ran and Sonoko, the two young girls, really know nothing.
So everyone's attention was once again focused on Xia Ye, the authority figure in the family.
As for Yukiko and Elena, both experienced, Yukiko's personality would definitely lead her to be confused about such matters. Elena did indeed give birth to Akemi and Shiho, but she is still not as convincing as Natsume, the miracle doctor.
"Well-"
Xia Ye straightened his expression and looked at Yukiko, saying, "First of all, alcohol must be completely banned!"
"Ok!"
Yukiko nodded obediently.
She doesn't drink much alcohol; she usually just has some red wine and low-alcohol cocktails with her meals or to add some ambiance. Now, for the sake of the baby in her belly, it's no big deal if she doesn't drink.
Secondly—
"No sexual activity for the first three months!"
"Pfft——!"
Yukiko blushed, while Ran and Sonoko burst out laughing. Natsume's bluntness was so funny!
"What are you laughing at?"
Xia Ye glared at the two little girls and said seriously:
"I'm talking about serious matters!"
"sorry!"
Ran and Sonoko quickly and obediently apologized.
Then--
They then glanced at Yukiko, wanting to see her reaction.
Yukiko rolled her eyes.
Do these two brats think I'm some kind of sexually frustrated woman?
These are all normal doctor's orders, how could I possibly resist sneaking a bite?
but--
"Ahem, I understand!"
"I will absolutely comply!"
Seeing everyone looking at her strangely, Yukiko felt helpless. It seemed that her image in everyone's mind was not just "degenerate," but something else entirely. They actually thought that she would ignore the child in her belly and go back to Natsume... cough cough!
"Alright, I'll explain the rest later. Anyway, Yukiko, be careful in everything you do during this time—"
Natsume took Yukiko's hand:
"It's best to stay home as much as possible for now."
"Then, is it alright to go for a walk?"
Yukiko felt a little resentful. With her restless personality, staying at home all the time would make her feel suffocated. After all, even though the villa was quite large and had a courtyard, it was still too small for her.
"sure--"
Natsume naturally understood Yukiko's feelings and said softly, "As long as you don't do strenuous exercise, it's fine. However, from now on, you'll need someone to accompany you wherever you go!"
"I know~"
Yukiko nodded gently.
All of this is for her own good, and of course she understands.
It's only three months, just bear with it and it will pass.
"that--"
At this moment, Sonoko raised her hand and suggested, "Natsume, why don't we let Yukiko-nee stay at my house? My house is spacious, so Yukiko-nee won't have to go outside. There are maids at home, so it's convenient for them to take care of her. There are also many chefs at home, so we can change the dishes often. In addition, my mother is often at home, so she can chat with Yukiko-nee!"
"Well--"
Xia Ye hesitated for a moment.
I think what Sonoko said makes a lot of sense.
Although Suzuki Manor is located in the prime port area, it is quite large. It's so big that it could easily be called a small town, with various landscaping and layouts, making it a perfect place to live—especially for Yukiko. By the time she gets tired of it, it will be about time for her to leave.
As for the nominal head of the Suzuki family—
Shiro Suzuki seems determined to live in Hokkaido for the rest of his life and never return. According to intelligence, he spends his days drinking and soaking in hot springs, turning a deaf ear to the affairs of the Suzuki Group. The people at his Tokyo estate are practically ignoring him.
Therefore, having Yukiko stay at the Suzuki Estate is indeed a good suggestion.
"Yukiko, what do you think?"
"Me?"
Yukiko considered it for a moment and didn't hesitate much:
"Okay, but Elena and Minmei can come and stay with me for a while too!"
Not long after Yukiko first met Natsuha, she started living with Shiho's family at Natsuha's villa. Now they're practically family, so naturally she doesn't want to be separated from them.
Moreover, she had been through this phase before and didn't know how she would feel this time. With Elena and Minmei by her side, even just chatting would make her feel much more at ease.
"Good~"
Elena and Minmei didn't hesitate much.
After all, they've been going to Suzuki Estate quite often lately, so there's nothing wrong with staying there for a while.
Shiho, however, hesitated a little.
"how?"
Natsume pinched Yukiko's cheek through the gap and teased, "Are you reluctant to part with me? Why don't you stay and keep me company, Shiho!"
"I do not want it!"
Shiho pouted. She was just a little sentimental because she was going to live somewhere else from home. She wasn't reluctant to part with this rascal, humph!
Besides, if she stayed behind by herself, who knows what would happen if she faced Xia Ye, that energetic guy—cough cough, anyway, she can't stay behind alone!
"Hey~"
Xia Ye feigned a sorrowful expression: "Then you all left, leaving me all alone at home. What am I going to do if I feel lonely?"
"Haha~"
Shiho slapped his mischievous hand away and snorted, "Don't you have so many older sisters and younger sisters outside? Why don't you just find one of them and go live with them for a while!"
"That makes sense—"
Xia Ye's eyes darted around, and she chuckled as she looked at Xiao Lan: "Then I'll go stay at Ying Li's and Xiao Lan's house. There are only two rooms there. Who should I sleep with? I'm actually a little excited just thinking about it!"
"Bah~"
Xiao Lan spat lightly.
I couldn't be bothered to argue with his messy way of addressing people according to their generational order.
I've long been used to his ambiguous teasing.
I'm just a little annoyed by his smug look!
"Oh~"
Sonoko glanced at her friends, her beautiful eyes mischievously saying, "Looks like with Nozomi-neechan, Natsume is going to be a handful for Aunt Eri. Ran, do you want a little brother or a little sister?"
"Dead garden!"
A faint blush instantly rose to Xiaolan's pretty face. That brat Sonoko really knew how to bring up the most sensitive topics. Although she had accepted the current complicated relationship, there were still some things that bothered her, such as Sonoko's question—
Damn it, no matter how I call it, it doesn't sound right!
"Think about your own family first!"
That brat has a ton of trouble at home, and she still dares to make fun of me. She's so heartless!
"What's so tangled about this?"
Sonoko said generously, "We'll see when the time comes. Call me whatever you want. We've already come this far, why think so much? Ran, aren't you just making trouble for yourself?"
You really have no heart!
Ran rolled her eyes at her best friend speechlessly, then glanced at Shiho and Akemi, feeling a little envious: Aunt Elena is still a ghost and doesn't seem to have certain abilities. Shiho and Akemi don't have the same troubles as me, which is great!
The two girls teased each other a bit.
Then I rejoined the chat.
Xiao Lan wasn't actually opposed to Xia Ye's suggestion to stay at her house. After all, this scoundrel had stayed at her house before, and he had done all the things he was supposed to do, so there was nothing left to "lose". So she might as well let him stay!
Didi——!
The beautiful women, young and old, were chatting animatedly in the living room.
However, the sound of a car could be heard outside the villa.
Xia Ye looked out the floor-to-ceiling window.
Then a stretched Lincoln drove straight in and stopped right in front of the villa.
There are only a handful of people who could persuade Tia to let Xia Ye pass without informing her first.
Sure enough, the side door of the extended Lincoln slid open, and Tomoko hurriedly and rather unladylike jumped out of the car.
She pushed open the villa door, walked into the living room, and her gaze fell directly on Yukiko!
"...Are you really pregnant?"
"Yeah~"
Yukiko was touched and amused to see Tomoko rushing over with her hair unkempt. Even someone as queen-like as Tomoko had moments like this—except for...you know, with Natsume...