Chapter 902: The Daily Life of a Family
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Gu Zi heard the comments, but they didn’t faze her; instead, her heart was filled with anticipation as she imagined Big Yellow’s reaction to the new goodies. This thought made her smile, and she quickened her pace until they finally arrived home.
As Gu Zi stepped into the yard, she noticed Su Bing cleaning up dust and fallen leaves, while Su Li crouched by the pond, feeding the goldfish. Su Le was focused on grooming Big Yellow, clearly enjoying the task.
With everyone back home, Big Yellow was thriving—eating well and sleeping soundly, his coat shining as it had in days gone by. Su Le loved to brush him and would even nap with her head resting on Big Yellow’s belly when she got tired.
Recalling the treats she had bought for Big Yellow, Gu Zi grabbed a bag from Su Shen’s hands and held it up. “Su Bing, Su Li, Lele, come and see what I bought!”
The three children rushed over as soon as they saw their mother had returned, with Big Yellow happily trotting behind Su Le.
Su Bing reached her first, his concern clearly written on his face. He had just heard from his younger brother that their father had taken their mother to the hospital and wanted to know how she was doing. “Mom, what’s wrong with your health?”
As he spoke, he took the bag from her, eager to relieve her of any burden.
Su Li, initially curious about the contents of the bag, suddenly remembered their mother had been unwell and quickly joined in the concern. “Mom, if you’re not feeling well, you should rest. Today, I’ll help with the chores. With the three of us big guys here, you can relax!”
When Su Li said this, he felt a swell of pride. He was no longer the little boy who relied solely on his brother for support; he was now proactive. Whenever he wasn’t playing or studying, he eagerly volunteered to do housework—sweeping, watering the plants, and taking out the trash. If there was something he didn’t know how to do, he would simply ask his mom or brother for guidance.
Each time he received praise from Gu Zi, it brought him more joy than earning a red ribbon in class! As for whether his brother acknowledged his efforts, that didn’t matter much to him.
Gu Zi couldn’t help but chuckle at Su Li’s declaration of being a “big man.” He was still so young, yet so eager to take on that role—what a clever little boy! “I’m fine. I just saw an incredibly skilled doctor, and I’m already feeling much better!”
Her reassurances weren’t solely for the kids’ sake; that female doctor had truly been remarkable. Even before prescribing any medication, she had addressed Gu Zi’s concerns with her words.
Gu Zi understood now that the so-called false pregnancy was largely influenced by her psychological state. While she was resistant to the idea of having a baby, her feelings for Su Shen had caused her to waver. Yet, fear still loomed large in her mind.
The psychological stress had triggered hormonal changes in her body, resulting in the symptoms she had experienced.
As she left the hospital, she began contemplating the idea of having a child with Su Shen, and it didn’t seem like such a terrible notion anymore. She had studied the biological aspects of childbirth and knew well how daunting it could be. Despite her lingering fears and inner turmoil, she realized she had begun to accept things as they came. After all, if it was meant to be, it would happen.
With this newfound clarity, Gu Zi felt a wave of relief wash over her. It was no surprise that her nausea had subsided after leaving the hospital.
Suddenly, Su Le pushed past her two older brothers and rushed over to Gu Zi, spreading her arms wide to hug her legs. After holding on for a moment, she looked up at Gu Zi with wide, innocent eyes and said, “Mom, you need to get better quickly. Lele doesn’t want you to be sick!”
Big Yellow padded over and nuzzled against Gu Zi’s pant leg.
Gu Zi squatted down, pulling Su Le with her, and affectionately stroked Big Yellow’s fur. “Big Yellow, we bought you so many delicious treats and fun toys today! We even got materials to spruce up your little nook. And I’m sorry for leaving you before; it won’t happen again.”
Big Yellow seemed to understand her words. He sprung up with excitement and wagged his tail vigorously. He dashed over to Su Shen and then back to Gu Zi, bumping against her leg.
Su Bing and Su Li joined in the fun, eager to help set up Big Yellow’s dog bed. The three worked together, and before long, they had arranged a cozy spot for Big Yellow. Watching him lie comfortably in his new bed brought smiles to everyone’s faces, and Su Li was so thrilled he began racing around the yard.
Meanwhile, Huang Fei was out for a stroll with her son Xu Sheng. As they passed by the Su family’s home, they noticed Su Li running around and making noise.
Huang Fei couldn’t help but scoff. No matter how beautiful Gu Zi looked, it seemed she couldn’t manage to raise her children properly. ‘Look at that,’ she thought, shaking her head. ‘What a lack of discipline! Maybe it’s because they’re not her biological children that she’s so lenient with them.’