[曦澄 | XiCheng]: The Fear Of Falling In Love [~PART 1~]

[92.] Small hands and tiny beans.

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- Really, Uncle?!  –  he screamed. –  There will be a baby? Like I was a baby?   –  he screeched exhilarated.

- Ehh... Yes...  -  Wei Wuxian was a little bit sorry he disclosed this piece of information, as now his brother was the most interesting thing in the room, and further studying was absolutely out of the question. –  Sorry, A-Cheng... Hanguang-Jun will be so mad at me again...  –  he mumbled under his nose.

- I will deal with you later.  -  Jiang Cheng hissed through gritted teeth, flushed and smiling to his nephews who had now surrounded him, and had a million questions.

- Shūshu,  is it true? Where is it? Can we see it???  –  the boys were too excited to even listen to anything he had to say.

- Yes. -  Sandu Shengshou laughed; he loved all the attention.  –  The baby is still very small... But you can see it in summer.

- How small, Shūshu?  –  the youngest one was observing him with great interest now. Nothing about his Uncle was different, but he expected to see a baby any second now, nevertheless.

- Ummm, as small as a bean.  –  he thought for a moment.  –  But it will grow very quickly!

- But where is it, Uncle? I can't see anything... You look the same as before! –  the oldest one looked disappointed.

- Here.  -  Jiang Cheng put his palm on his belly.  –  Do you want to feel?  –  he smiled.

- YES!  –  all three screamed enthusiastically.

He shuddered when three small hands touched his abdomen  -  this touch, this warmth could not be compared to anything in the world.

- Alright, that's enough! Run to the kitchen for lunch, and then  –  a nap! Now! Run!  Leave your Shūshu  in peace!

Each boy got his own goodbye kiss and ran to obey their father.

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- A-Cheng, you cannot say such things! It is already confusing for them as it is that they have no mom... They are growing up so fast...  -  Wei Wuxian was pouting.  –  They understand so much now.

- I know. They are all smart boys... But all we told them today was true. I love spending time with your youngest; I can teach him whatever, you know  –  while you are here... if... Hanguang-Jun... is... alright with it...Ughhh.  –  he spat out.

- Why do you dislike my husband so much, A-Cheng?!  –  Wei Ying giggled, watching his face amused.

- Because he thinks himself to be higher than the rest of us! So stuck-up! I can't understand what you see in him! He just has some good looks, that's it.  –  he grumbled. –  I hate the way he makes Zewu-Jun choose between me and him... it makes me sick!  –  he frowned.

- Oh... Hanguang-Jun is more than just his good looks...  -  Wei Wuxian said dreamily, blushing and biting his lips.

- Uhh...  you two are impossible!  -  Jiang Wanyin huffed.

- But, Brother, how can you say that!? I see that you and Zewu-Jun are quite close  too!  –  he winked at him. –  I bet he is also quite hot in bed too! It runs in the family, you know!  –  he grinned.

- Wei Wuxian!  -  Jiang Wanyin barked, blushing deeply and looking away.

- Why do you blush like a girl, A-Cheng?  –  he crawled nearer to tease him.  –  Eh? What did I say? Isn't it true?

- Get lost.  -  Jiang Cheng mumbled, discontent.

- You really love him, don't you... -  Wei Wuxian bit his lip, looking at him closely now.

Sandu Shengshou lifted his burning eyes and stared at him helplessly. His eyes filled up with tears, and he hated it, he hated the fact that he could not control his emotions at all.

- I miss him...  -  he whispered.  –  I love him so much that I miss him while he sleeps... It is hard to even breathe without him...

- I see. –  Wei Ying nodded; he knew that feeling too well.  –  I am happy for you, Shīdì.