Chapter 136: Player 8

Yu Liuxue sat in the chair with a bashful expression, her eyes brimming with affection as she threw a flirtatious glance at Nan Xu. Nan Xu shuddered at the sight, instinctively stepping forward to block the line of sight between Tang Shiyu and Yu Liuxue. She smiled at Tang Shiyu and said, “CEO Tang, you should get some rest. I’ll go have a word with Miss Jian.”

With that, she quickly turned and walked toward Yu Liuxue, her heart filled with tension and unease. “Jian Yin, let’s talk outside. CEO Tang still needs to rest.”

Yu Liuxue looked at her innocently, then glanced at Tang Shiyu sitting on the bed, clearly still reeling. She pursed her lips and smiled gently. “Okay.”

Nan Xu let out a long sigh of relief at her cooperation, but before she could finish exhaling, Yu Liuxue dropped another bombshell. “Oh right, I almost forgot. The baby in my belly is partially Tang Shiyu’s too.”

Tang Shiyu: “???” Is this woman insane?

She sat on the bed, expressionless, staring at Yu Liuxue’s sweet and radiant smile. A strange flutter rose in her chest, making her furrow her brows involuntarily. “Do you need me to book you an appointment with a psychiatrist?”

Yu Liuxue found the amnesiac Tang Shiyu incredibly dull. “No need. But you can book me an appointment with an obstetrician to check on the health of our baby—our four-person baby.”

Nan Xu: “……”

Lu Ling finally caught on—this girl was clearly teasing Tang Shiyu on purpose. She shook her head helplessly. Good thing Shiyu had amnesia. Otherwise, even if she were perfectly healthy, she’d be driven into a breakdown.

Nan Xu finally managed to get Yu Liuxue out of Tang Shiyu’s sight. There were some things she couldn’t say in front of Lu Ling, so she had been holding back. Lu Ling noticed and made an excuse to speak with Tang Shiyu, stepping back into the hospital room. As soon as Lu Ling left, Nan Xu turned to Yu Liuxue. “Jian Yin, what are you doing?”

“Didn’t we agree to keep the baby a secret from Shiyu?” God knows her heart almost leapt out of her throat just now. She was terrified that Tang Shiyu would find out and ruin her plans. Tang Shiyu’s amnesia felt like a gift from above, a chance granted by fate out of pity. No matter what, she had to seize this opportunity.

She had been in love with Tang Shiyu for nearly ten years. She couldn’t let herself miss out again.

Yu Liuxue scratched her cheek. “That’s why I said the baby belongs to all four of us.”

Nan Xu’s beautiful, dignified face instantly twisted in frustration. She held back and held back, but finally couldn’t take it anymore. “Do you think you’re pregnant with the Calabash Brothers¹?! Each kid has a different mom…”

Before she could finish, Yu Liuxue snapped her fingers as if she’d had a revelation. “Oh right! Why didn’t I think of that? We’re all human—why are you so outstanding and special?”

Nan Xu was on the verge of a breakdown. She couldn’t help but grab Yu Liuxue’s hand. “Jian Yin, I know you’re someone who keeps her promises. You won’t break our agreement, right?”

Nan Xu’s beautiful eyes watched Yu Liuxue nervously, a faint shimmer of tears making her look even more stunning and delicate. Yu Liuxue’s heart melted instantly. She clasped Nan Xu’s hand with sisterly affection and said with difficulty, “It’s not like I can’t keep the secret…”

“Just tell me what you want. Whatever it is, I’ll agree.” Nan Xu saw a glimmer of hope. Her eyes sparkled, and the way she looked at Yu Liuxue was like she was looking at a lifesaver.

Yu Liuxue shyly pointed to her own face. “Even though we were drunk that night and things happened… since then, we haven’t had any intimate contact…”

Before she could finish, Nan Xu leaned in and placed a soft kiss on her cheek. “Is that enough?”

Then she kissed the other cheek too. Yu Liuxue bashfully raised her hands to cover her face, holding her cheeks like a blooming sunflower. She grinned so wide her face nearly split. “That’s enough, that’s enough. Don’t worry, I’ll never reveal the truth about the baby!”

Nan Xu finally felt at ease.

But after kissing her, she couldn’t help but feel awkward all over. It was the first time she had ever kissed a girl. Still, when she looked at Yu Liuxue, who was still basking in happiness, she shook her head inwardly. The only person she loved was Tang Shiyu, and that would never change.

After they reached an agreement and returned to the hospital room, Lu Ling was helping Tang Shiyu organize the clothes she had brought. Tang Shiyu had been quietly watching her, but the moment she heard the door open, she looked up at Yu Liuxue, eyes narrowing with suspicion.

Yu Liuxue instinctively hid behind Nan Xu. “Don’t even think about going after our four-person baby.”

Tang Shiyu’s eyelid twitched hard. Ever since Yu Liuxue had entered the room, her wound had been throbbing painfully. She raised her hand, but Lu Ling quickly grabbed it and said helplessly, “Yinyin, Shiyu’s wound hasn’t healed yet.”

What if she tore her stitches from sheer rage?

Yu Liuxue obediently sat down to the side, beaming. “I’ll listen to you, sister-in-law.”

Tang Shiyu’s wound hurt even more than before. She was seriously starting to believe that if this nonsense-spewing woman didn’t leave soon, she might actually die of anger. Remembering what Lu Ling had just said to her, Tang Shiyu looked Yu Liuxue up and down with doubt. Could she really have been so obsessed with someone like this?

She furrowed her brow. Was her taste this questionable before?

She turned to look at Nan Xu again, and the corners of her lips lifted into a faint smile. “Xiao Xu, go bring me the unfinished documents from the company.”

Nan Xu stepped forward with a smile. “CEO Tang, don’t worry about work for now. Your brother has already returned and is handling everything for you.”

“Exactly. Wouldn’t it be better to spend more time with our four-person baby?” Yu Liuxue chimed in.

Tang Shiyu: “……”

With Nan Xu staying behind to accompany Tang Shiyu, Yu Liuxue left with Lu Ling. As they neared home, Yu Liuxue looked pitifully at Lu Ling. “Sister-in-law, Shiyu lost her memory and forgot about me. Now she’s stuck in the hospital and can’t come home. I’m just a newly pregnant girl, all alone in that big house. I get so scared at night.”

Lu Ling had come to understand Yu Liuxue’s personality quite well by now. So before she could say more, Lu Ling cut her off. “Alright, I’ll tell Mom and have Mi Rou come stay with you.”

Yu Liuxue blinked curiously. “Who’s Mi Rou?”

“Your future 24-hour personal doctor.” Lu Ling parked the car and turned to smile at her. “Now that you’re pregnant, you need to behave. No running around, eat healthy. I noticed you seemed to like Mi Rou, so she’ll be the one staying with you.”

Yu Liuxue: “…!” Wait, is Mi Rou that doctor lady from the other day?!

She immediately began fantasizing with giddy excitement. Oh~! My baby is going to have five moms! This is insanely thrilling!

But even though she waited all night, hoping and dreaming, the doctor never came. The next morning, with dark circles under her eyes, Yu Liuxue called Lu Ling, sounding pitiful. “Sister-in-law, I was so scared last night I slept with the light on the whole time.”

Lu Ling couldn’t help but laugh. She turned the phone to the other side. “Sorry, Yinyin, I was too busy last night. Mi Rou will be bringing her luggage over today.”

Luggage?! Yu Liuxue’s eyes widened. Did that mean…

She was moving in?!

Yu Liuxue nearly jumped up in excitement. After eagerly agreeing, she stayed home, watching the stars and moon, anxiously waiting. At last, she managed to summon the person she’d been hoping for. But unfortunately, it seemed someone had warned the other party in advance—she was guarded against Yu Liuxue like a fortress of steel, practically wearing a sign on her forehead that said “Not Interested.”

After two days of this, Yu Liuxue concluded that the woman really was an emotionless NPC. Disappointed, she had no choice but to shift her focus back to Tang Shiyu and Nan Xu. She diligently prepared chicken soup, then divided it into two portions. Mi Rou followed at her side.

“Miss Jian, let me do it,” Mi Rou offered.

Yu Liuxue shook her head, her face glowing with happiness. “This is a heartfelt chicken soup I made with my own hands for the mothers of my child. I must deliver it to them personally.”

Mi Rou was already used to Yu Liuxue’s antics and didn’t bat an eye. She simply picked up the car keys and turned to play the role of chauffeur. Yu Liuxue looked at her strikingly beautiful and cool features, still unwilling to give up. She leaned toward Mi Rou, shyly fiddling with her hair. Her downcast eyes and soft smile were sweet and demure.

“Mi-jiejie², it’s just the two of us in the car right now.”

As she spoke, she deliberately let one shoulder droop. The fabric on her snowy white shoulder slid down instantly, revealing her alluring collarbone shaped like a curved blade.

Mi Rou’s expression didn’t change. Her voice was cool and calm. “I heard Shiyu installed a recording device in the car.” After saying that, her red lips curved slightly, and her eyes shimmered with a teasing glint. “Have you heard about that?”

Yu Liuxue: “……” She was going to smash this car and buy a new one tomorrow.

By the time they finally arrived at the hospital, Yu Liuxue was no longer in a good mood. Carrying two boxes of chicken soup, she stormed into Tang Shiyu’s hospital room in a huff. Tang Shiyu was reading a book, while Nan Xu sat at her bedside, quietly and attentively weaving a red bracelet. Her long hair, like seaweed, cascaded over her slender shoulders. With her pointed chin and graceful, swan-like neck, she looked just like a portrait of a beauty.

Yu Liuxue’s heart stirred. She immediately lunged toward Nan Xu. “Xiao Xu, has work been tiring lately? I made chicken soup for you. Drink it while it’s hot.”

Tang Shiyu instantly looked up, her gaze landing on the yellow Gudetama³ bento box⁴ in Yu Liuxue’s hand.

Two portions?

Nan Xu froze for a moment, feeling a twinge of disappointment. Why did Jian Yin have to barge in right when she and Tang Shiyu were enjoying a peaceful moment together? Yu Liuxue had already shoved the chicken soup into her hands, and Nan Xu had no choice but to accept it, forcing a smile.

“I’ll drink it later…”

“No!” Yu Liuxue immediately frowned at her. “Mama of my child, look how much weight you’ve lost. If you lose any more…”

“I’ll drink it,” Nan Xu said helplessly. Although Yu Liuxue had promised not to reveal anything about the child, Nan Xu still felt guilty. So every time Yu Liuxue brought up the child, she couldn’t help but go along with her and obediently follow her lead.

Only after standing up did Nan Xu notice the tall young woman behind Yu Liuxue. She pointed at her. “And this is…”

“Oh! I forgot to introduce her.” Yu Liuxue sweetly wrapped her arm around Mi Rou’s. With a blissful expression, she said, “This is the fourth mother of the child in my belly.”

Tang Shiyu, who had been quietly observing Yu Liuxue, felt like her worldview was being shattered into pieces. The child’s… fourth mother?

Her expression twisted uncontrollably. In truth, Lu Ling had already told her everything that day. While she could understand Jian Yin’s actions—how she might do irrational things out of anger and jealousy—giving a child four moms was just too damn outrageous!

Nan Xu wasn’t sure if she had become stronger, but upon hearing Yu Liuxue’s earth-shattering statement, she felt no emotional turbulence. In fact, she even felt a little hungry. Holding the bento box, she gave Mi Rou a polite smile.

“Hello, I’m Nan Xu.”

Today, Mi Rou finally met the other two mothers of the child that Lu Ling had mentioned. She returned the smile and gave a brief introduction.

“Mi Rou.”

Nan Xu took the bento box and went to the visitors’ lounge. After exchanging a series of exaggerated winks with Mi Rou, Yu Liuxue watched her leave quietly with her hands behind her back. As soon as the two were gone, Yu Liuxue naturally sat down beside Tang Shiyu. She suddenly leaned in close, a faint fragrance drifting over. Tang Shiyu was so startled she nearly dropped her book.

Yu Liuxue batted her eyes at her, eyes full of emotion. Then she lowered her voice, speaking softly and sweetly.

“Tang Shiyu, now it’s just the two of us here.”

As she spoke, she lifted the hem of her skirt slightly, revealing her slender, fair thigh. Tang Shiyu’s breathing involuntarily grew heavier. She had no idea what kind of trick Yu Liuxue was trying to pull this time. Instinctively, she put some distance between them.

“Sorry, I’ve forgotten everything.”

Yu Liuxue’s face immediately fell. Her eyes reddened in an instant, a faint shimmer of tears gathering in them.

“I thought… even if you forgot the whole world, you’d still remember me. Remember our child.”

Mentioning the child made Tang Shiyu’s emotions stir. Lu Ling had insisted that the child in Jian Yin’s belly was hers. But if that were true, then why was Jian Yin going around assigning mothers to the baby left and right? Was it “everyone gets a share”? Or… was there a shocking truth hidden in her casual jokes and lies?

Expressionless, she held her book. “How do I know you’re not lying?”

Yu Liuxue looked up at her pitifully, gently stroking her belly with an innocent expression.

“You mean to say… you don’t know which of the babies in my belly is yours, right?”

Tang Shiyu: “???” Are you seriously telling me you’re carrying multiple babies from different people at the same time?!

Yu Liuxue let out a sigh. “Haven’t you heard this saying? When an avalanche comes, every snowflake is bravely venturing into the world.”

She pointed at her belly, then lowered her head with an embarrassed smile.

“So… you get what I mean, right?”

Translator’s Notes

• When an avalanche comes, every snowflake is bravely venturing into the world.: A modern Chinese internet meme/saying (雪崩时，没有一片雪花是无辜的 – Xuěbēng shí, méiyǒu yīpiàn xuěhuā shì wúgū de), often used to imply that in a collective disaster or failure, everyone involved bears some responsibility, even if seemingly small. Yu Liuxue is using a slightly altered, more dramatic version here.