QTMWSFC Chapter 15

Late at night, the office building had lost its daytime hustle and bustle. It was so quiet that only the sound of keyboard clacking remained.

Xu Xinghe was staying up late to solve the last problem.

If he could successfully solve this last challenge, then in the technology and innovation market, the Xu family would undoubtedly become an unmatched existence. The new technology would also push society forward in a major leap.

And after that, he could take a break, rest properly, and seriously start preparing for his wedding with Xia Qingmeng.

Xia Qingmeng patiently stayed by his side as always. When his water turned cold, she refilled the cup with hot water.

There’s a saying that a person looks most attractive when they’re seriously working.

Xia Qingmeng felt that Xu Xinghe right now was the perfect embodiment of that saying.

“OK. Done.”

Xu Xinghe pressed the final key and let out a long breath. He sorted and filed everything, a faint smile curving his lips.

He believed this game would be a groundbreaking masterpiece!

“Xia Qingmeng, let’s go—”

He turned to speak to Xia Qingmeng, only to realize that at some point she had fallen asleep, her head resting on the desk beside him.

Xu Xinghe glanced at his phone. It was already ten o’clock at night. He had been so absorbed in his work that he’d made her stay up late with him again.

He gently scooped her up horizontally and wanted to take her to the lounge next door to sleep. There was a bed there, and she could sleep more comfortably.

But Xia Qingmeng was a light sleeper. Sleeping with her head on the desk had made her neck a bit stiff. At the slightest touch from Xu Xinghe, she stirred and woke up.

“Xu Xinghe…”

Her voice, fresh from sleep, carried a hint of laziness and confusion, sounding cute and sticky.

“You’re awake? Are we staying here tonight or going home?” Xu Xinghe gently smoothed her slightly tousled hair, his gaze tender.

Maybe because she had just woken up and her mind was still hazy. There was only a dim lamp in the lounge. Xia Qingmeng’s eyes looked moist, the corners tinged with red, looking particularly alluring.

Xu Xinghe felt his blood heat up, then secretly averted his gaze.

I am really a beast…

“How about we stay here?” Xia Qingmeng said, not knowing what she was thinking. Her cheeks were slightly flushed, and her expression was a bit evasive.

Although the place they were in now was called a lounge, it actually lacked nothing.

Come to think of it, if you counted from their second year of high school, they had been together for nearly seven years. Yet their physical relationship always seemed to stop at kissing, never going further.

Although she trusted Xu Xinghe completely and understood that this was a sign of respect for her, she couldn’t help occasionally doubt whether she was not attractive to him at all. Why can he always remain as steady as a mountain?

Seeing her remain silent for so long, Xu Xinghe knew she had something on her mind but was too embarrassed to say it. He kissed her lips. “If you have something to say, don’t hold it in. Keeping them inside for too long isn’t good.”

Xia Qingmeng bit her lip, feeling a bit shy. “Am I really not attractive to you at all?”

How could that be?

Obviously…

You’re so beautiful!

Xu Xinghe’s throat tightened slightly, his Adam’s apple bobbing. It was just that they hadn’t gotten their marriage certificate or held the wedding yet, though both were already in the process.

He had always thought that Xia Qingmeng, having grown up living with her grandmother, was probably more traditional in her thinking. So he never dared to cross the line before marriage.

“Pfft…” Seeing Xu Xinghe’s somewhat dazed expression, Xia Qingmeng quickly understood and couldn’t help laughing out loud.

So it seemed she was still attractive after all.

That made sense. In college, she had been voted as the school beauty.

Xia Qingmeng deliberately teased him. “Back in high school, everyone called you the school bully because you always did whatever you wanted, whenever you wanted. Why are you so timid now?”

Seeing her sly smile, Xu Xinghe grabbed her by the waist, turned over the bed, and pulled her onto his lap to straddle him. “Who said I’m timid?”

Even though the lighting was poor, Xu Xinghe could see Xia Qingmeng’s face suddenly turn red as if about to catch fire.

She wasn’t a little girl anymore, but Xia Qingmeng didn’t expect Xu Xinghe’s reaction to be so intense! She seemed to have done nothing but say a few words.

Xia Qingmeng leaned softly against his chest, her fingers nervously clutching his shirt as she stammered, “Do… do you need help?”

The girl’s breath was orchid-fragrant, and her warm breath brushed against his ear as she spoke, making Xu Xinghe’s blood more excited.

“Hiss…”

A slightly moist sensation spread across his collarbone, turning a bit cool when exposed to the air. Xia Qingmeng couldn’t help but grab Xu Xinghe’s soft hair, which only made his movements a little more impatient.

“Ah, do you have… that?”

Xia Qingmeng’s expression suddenly cleared a little.

Xu Xinghe’s movements came to an abrupt halt. “I’ll go take a shower.”

That was careless. Good thing Xia Qingmeng reminded him early. If he had to slam on the brakes later, it would be even worse.

“Hey, don’t.” Xia Qingmeng grabbed Xu Xinghe’s collar and leaned forward to kiss the corner of his lips. “We’re about to get the certificate anyway. It’s fine, I’m willing. Besides, it’s my safe period.”

Xu Xinghe smiled happily and laughed out loud.

“You fool…” Xia Qingmeng smiled too, not forgetting to tease him.

The temperature in the room suddenly rose. Intermittent gasps made even the light seem ambiguous and entangled.

…

Until the storm subsided.

Xu Xinghe grabbed some tissues to dispose of the evidence for both of them.

He gently held Xia Qingmeng’s face, kissed her slightly red and swollen lips, and said with utter devotion, “Xia Qingmeng, I can’t wait any longer. Let’s go get our marriage certificate tomorrow.”

He really couldn’t wait another moment. He wished he could run to the civil affairs bureau right now!

Xia Qingmeng looked back at him with tender affection, then hugged him tightly and nodded firmly against his chest. “Okay!”

Xu Xinghe couldn’t help but savor the moment and asked, “Do you prefer boys or girls?”

Xia Qingmeng rubbed against him and chuckled softly. “I like both. If it’s a girl, I’ll cherish her even more.”

Thinking of Xia Qingmeng’s own experiences, Xu Xinghe’s heart ached for her. He wrapped his arms around her. “Me too.”

Xia Qingmeng said coquettishly in his arms, “Xu Xinghe, I want to take a shower.”

Xu Xinghe gently picked her up and carried her towards the bathroom.

The warm water swirled around them, and soon they were entwined in another passionate embrace.

…

The next day, Xia Qingmeng and Xu Xinghe went to the civil affairs bureau and got their marriage certificate.

Three months later, the two held their wedding on a crisp autumn day.

Many people hadn’t expected Xia Qingmeng to get married so early! Even more surprising was that she actually married the young master of the Xu family in the imperial capital! It was the envy of everyone! Although more people were astonished that the legendary, good-for-nothing Second Young Master Xu had actually managed to find a wife?

After the wedding, Xu Xinghe unhesitatingly boarded a plane with Xia Qingmeng for their honeymoon, as if avoiding the plague.

By then, the new generation of holographic games had already been fully launched. But that was no longer his problem. He was off to enjoy sweet time with his wife! As for company matters, wasn’t that what Xu Nian and Su Yan were there to help with?

After all, his persona was that of a “good-for-nothing.” Playing the role of a hands-off boss couldn’t be more fitting!

Xu Nian and Su Yan were spinning like tops, each wishing they could do the work of ten people. In particular, Wen Li held a grudge against Xu Xinghe.

So that was why those two had gotten married so quickly! They’d been planning this all along! If she had known earlier, she would have tied the knot sooner too. Now they were both so busy, when would she find the time?

Their honeymoon lasted over a year. It was more of a ‘honeymoon year,’ really.

Xu Xinghe took Xia Qingmeng to see all the beautiful sights of their homeland. After playing in China, they went abroad.

Then one day, Xia Qingmeng, who had always loved eating fish, suddenly found the smell of fish too strong. Both of them realized with surprise that something was wrong.

Xu Xinghe acted swiftly and took Xia Qingmeng to the local hospital for an examination. The result was both nerve-wracking and joyous. Xia Qingmeng was pregnant with twins!

Carrying one baby was already taxing enough. Twins would be no easy feat!

Xu Xinghe immediately ended their trip without a second thought, brought Xia Qingmeng home, and took care of her 24 hours a day.

When Xu Xinghe’s parents learned that their daughter-in-law was pregnant with twins, they treated her like something they were afraid would melt in their mouths or shatter in their hands. They gave her the very best of everything—food, clothing, and all other things.

Xu Xinghe knew how hard and risky pregnancy was for a woman, so he didn’t hesitate for a moment. He borrowed another 3,000 points from 0250 to buy a Fetal Stabilizing Pill.

But the pill’s effect was limited. It could only ensure that the babies were well-behaved and safe, but it couldn’t completely prevent some adverse reactions in the mother. Xu Xinghe thought of the Beauty and Health Pills he still had on hand and gave one to Xia Qingmeng as well.

Because she was carrying twins, Xia Qingmeng’s belly had already started to show at just three months. Her pregnancy symptoms were also more intense than expected. Nothing tasted good, but for the babies’ nutrition, she forced herself to eat. This made Xu Xinghe both regretful and heartbroken.

No more. No matter what, they were never having more children after this!

Fortunately, the adverse reactions didn’t last too long. Perhaps the pills finally started working. Less than half a month later, Xia Qingmeng’s appetite miraculously began to return, and the weight she had lost from the pregnancy symptoms slowly came back.

As the days passed, Xia Qingmeng’s belly swelled like a balloon.

Carrying a pregnancy to full term for ten months, especially with twins, was no ordinary hardship. Even with the help of the pills, Xia Qingmeng still occasionally felt discomfort in her lower back or stomach.

In Xu Xinghe’s eyes, 0250 became his punching bag. How could a system product still have issues? But in the eyes of Mother Xu and Father Xu, it was already astonishing enough.

Mother Xu often lamented that when she gave birth to Xu Nian back in the day, just one child had been torturous. She felt very uncomfortable all the way until delivery. She envied how Xia Qingmeng could eat so well, rarely felt uncomfortable, and every prenatal checkup came back exceptionally healthy.

The day Xia Qingmeng went into labor was in the early morning. During the first contraction, she thought she might have imagined it and tried to go back to sleep. But the pain only grew stronger. Realizing something was wrong, she woke Xu Xinghe. He was a bundle of nerves, even more anxious than Xia Qingmeng herself.

As early as a few days before the expected date of delivery, Xu Xinghe had already accompanied Xia Qingmeng to be admitted to the hospital. So when labor started, she was taken to the delivery room after dilating to two centimeters. Only one family member was allowed to accompany her, and Xu Xinghe decisively went in with her.

After more than ten agonizing hours, a pair of twins, one boy and one girl, were born. Everyone spread the news happily. Xu Xinghe’s face turned pale from heartache.

“We are definitely not having any more children,” Xu Xinghe said with great determination.

Although a bit exhausted, Xia Qingmeng still tried hard to smile. “The babies are so cute.”

She wasn’t sure if it was her imagination, but she actually felt okay. She was tired but not in as much pain as Mother Xu had described. She was mostly just very sleepy.

How strange. And she had given birth to twins…

Xu Xinghe kissed her forehead. “No matter how cute they are, you are more important.”

Half an hour after birth, the newborns could try breastfeeding. When the doctor brought the babies in, Xu Xinghe shot back at him.

Feed them what? These two little brats had tormented his wife all day. Let them stay hungry. His beloved wife needed rest.

The doctor: …

Xia Qingmeng was amused by his unreasonableness. “Don’t make things difficult for the doctor.”

Xu Xinghe always listened to Xia Qingmeng, so in the end the two children weren’t left hungry.

Leaning against Xu Xinghe’s chest while feeding the babies, Xia Qingmeng asked him, “Have you thought of names for the children?”

Xu Xinghe replied, “Not yet. You’re better with words, you come up with them. I think it would be nice if one takes the Xu surname and the other takes Xia. What do you think?”

In the end, after brainstorming with the whole family, the older brother was named Xu Jiale and the younger sister was named Xia Mengyao.

…

Three years later.

After coaxing the two children to sleep and covering them with a blanket, Xia Qingmeng gently closed the door. She looked up to see Xu Xinghe leaning against the bedroom doorframe, smiling at her.

“Meeting you, I’m really happy,” Xia Qingmeng said as she naturally and skillfully threw herself into his arms.

“I’m the happier one.” Xu Xinghe held her face, finding her red lips to taste their sweetness. Then he lifted her in his arms, hooked the door shut with his foot, and carried her towards the big bed…

Their happy story had actually just begun…