Chapter 225: Birth (Part Two)
After the woman got out of the car, a middle-aged fat man immediately followed, cradling a baby in his arms.
The infant wasn't crying or fussing. In the middle-aged fat man's embrace, its wide eyes darted around, filled with curiosity about the world.
"Master, Madam, congratulations, congratulations!"
The Old Butler watched them alight, a broad smile spreading across his face as he offered his felicitations.
The middle-aged fat man laughed heartily in response to the Old Butler's greetings, then, without another word, he happily teased the baby in his arms, a joyful smile on his face.
The woman, however, giggled. She looked at the middle-aged fat man and said, "Hehe, he called me 'Madam. ' That's so funny. I'm only seventeen this year."
"You are my wife now, and he is our family's butler. It's only right for him to call you 'Madam,'" the middle-aged fat man said with a smile.
The woman tilted her head and thought for a moment, seemingly finding his logic sound. The smile on her still-youthful face deepened, and a hint of enjoyment and pride entered her gaze.
"I really like it when you call me that," the woman said to the Old Butler with a smile.
Led by the butler, the three entered through the iron gate and stepped into the villa.
All three were very happy, smiles adorning their faces, though the sources of their happiness were entirely different.
The Old Butler was happy because he had finally seen the middle-aged fat man settle down and even have a child.
The middle-aged fat man was happy because he had finally become a father, filling him with a particularly good mood.
As for the woman, her joy stemmed from successfully marrying into a wealthy family, becoming Madam Zhong, and the only Madam at that.
Her husband was not only rich but also an orphan, having lost both his parents. Such a person had always been her ideal marriage partner, and now that her wish had come true, how could she not be happy?
"Master, has the young lady's name been decided? " the Old Butler asked with a smile, still bowing as he led the way.
Mentioning the child's name, the middle-aged fat man chuckled and said, "I decided it long ago. Her mother's name has the character'yu' (rain) in it, so I named her Siyu. I want her mother to know that her husband thinks of her constantly."
As he spoke, the middle-aged fat man looked at the woman beside him, but the woman's entire attention was captivated by the villa, completely missing his affectionate gaze and the romantic words he had just spoken.
The middle-aged fat man let out a hearty laugh, a mix of disappointment and awkwardness. However, the Old Butler was highly adept at reading people. Seeing the situation, he quickly chimed in with a smile.
"Zhong Siyu, a wonderful name! Master has chosen a truly excellent name for the young lady!"
The middle-aged fat man didn't care if the Old Butler's words were sincere or not, because regardless, he felt very happy upon hearing them.
"I always wanted a daughter. I never thought my first child would be a girl. Heaven has been too kind to me, haha!"
The joy in his heart made the middle-aged fat man laugh aloud again, while the Old Butler continued to offer congratulations by his side.
The arrival of the woman and Zhong Siyu added two new masters to the Zhong family villa.
Initially, the Zhong family villa didn't change much with their arrival, but as Zhong Siyu grew day by day, the villa's transformation became evident. The home grew increasingly lively.
The little one was very active. The old and young alike in the entire villa revolved around her, dedicating all their energy to this young lady.
The middle-aged fat man was often away on business, constantly traveling, but what he worried about most was his wife and child back home.
Although he was very wealthy, he never messed around outside. He did what he should and didn't do what he shouldn't, adhering strictly to his principles. All of this was because he deeply loved his wife and child.
If he could, he would have spent every moment with his wife and child, inseparable. But to provide better material conditions for his family, he had no choice but to work desperately outside.
Everything comes with trade-offs. To gain something, one must inevitably sacrifice something. Not being able to be constantly by his loved ones' side was part of what the middle-aged fat man had to give up.
As a man, as the pillar of his family, the middle-aged fat man felt helpless about this. He could only silently endure while trying to squeeze out as much time as possible to return home and spend it with his wife and child.
The middle-aged fat man did this exceptionally well. Whenever he had even a little time, he would find a way to rush home, never lingering outside, thereby increasing the time he spent with his family.
The middle-aged fat man had done everything he thought he should. He had believed that this would earn him more understanding and support from his family, but he never expected things to develop in a direction contrary to his expectations.
That year, Zhong Siyu turned ten.
Due to overwhelming business, the middle-aged fat man couldn't make it home for Zhong Siyu's tenth birthday. This filled him with deep guilt and regret.
To compensate for his guilt and regret, after finishing his business affairs, the middle-aged fat man not only bought a gift for his daughter but also prepared one for his wife. Then he secretly rushed home, hoping to surprise both his wife and daughter.
Back at the villa, his daughter was engrossed in playing with the Old Butler and the household servants. Ten-year-old Zhong Siyu was particularly mischievous, showing not a trace of a girl's quiet demeanor; instead, she was like a boy, always full of pranks and tricks.
The middle-aged fat man's sudden appearance truly delighted Zhong Siyu.
"Dad!"
With a surprised yet joyous expression, Zhong Siyu lunged at the middle-aged fat man. Her small face was brimming with delight.
The middle-aged fat man laughed heartily, scooping Zhong Siyu into his arms. Looking at his daughter, who increasingly resembled his wife, he loved her from the bottom of his heart.
However, he still harbored a faint worry, fearing that his daughter was growing too beautiful and would be constantly on the minds of the other little brats at school.
While such a situation might not occur just yet, given that his daughter was only ten, in a few more years, his worry could very well become a reality.
Considering this, the middle-aged fat man felt he should make some preparations in advance. No matter what, he couldn't let his daughter suffer any disadvantage.
The middle-aged fat man didn't voice his thoughts. Looking at his incessantly giggling daughter in his arms, he smiled and released his hands, then pulled out a beautifully wrapped gift box from his pocket.
Seeing the gift box his father had produced, Zhong Siyu's beautiful eyes lit up, and she asked with a cheerful laugh, "A gift for me?"
The middle-aged fat man nodded affirmatively, smiling. "This is a gift Dad carefully selected for you. Open it and take a look."
"Thank you, Dad!"
Zhong Siyu happily kissed the middle-aged fat man, then eagerly tore open the wrapping to reveal an exquisite pendant.
Inside the pendant was a photo of their family of three. All three faces were beaming with happy smiles, radiating warmth. Zhong Siyu, in particular, was smiling the most brightly.
Looking at the pendant in her hand, Zhong Siyu's face showed a mischievous expression. She chuckled and said, "A pendant, it's nothing special. But this photo is quite beautiful, especially me in the picture, it enhances the overall aesthetic of the pendant. I'm the soul of this pendant. Without me, this pendant would be nothing."
Watching Zhong Siyu's playful antics, the middle-aged fat man wasn't angry at all; instead, he burst into hearty laughter. His daughter's liveliness and charm brought him great comfort, and the fatigue from his business dealings vanished in that moment.
For the middle-aged fat man, home was his warm harbor. Returning here not only swept away his exhaustion but also allowed him to experience a happiness that outsiders could not provide.
"Siyu, Dad has decided to buy villas in several of the cities I frequently visit. That way, you and your mother can follow me wherever I go, and we'll never be separated again, okay? " the middle-aged fat man asked with a smile.
"Okay! But. . . but Mom seems to really like it here. It might not be easy to convince her," Zhong Siyu replied with a laugh.
The middle-aged fat man gave a wry smile, then said, "You're right, your mom seems to have a special fondness for Lecheng. It's indeed not a simple task to persuade her. But it's alright, this time Dad will try his best to convince her. Oh, by the way, where is she? Why haven't I seen her?"
"She went out. She left last night and still hasn't come back," Zhong Siyu replied casually, playing with the pendant in her hand. Naively, she didn't think much of it.
But the middle-aged fat man's expression subtly changed upon hearing this, and his brows instantly furrowed. It was already afternoon, and his wife had been out for almost a day and a night?
He felt a little perplexed, but more than that, he was worried. The middle-aged fat man feared his wife had encountered some trouble outside.
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