Chef Hua
Chapter 594: Episode 317 Little Walnut

Chapter 594: Episode 317 Little Walnut

Meng Yuhuai startled and, no longer caring to speak with Chun Xi, rushed towards the room in an arrow-like sprint. His footwork was a bit clumsy, almost causing him to stumble headfirst to the ground, but as a martial artist, he managed to stabilize himself quickly and eagerly awaited the door to open.

The hot water had been prepared early. The room was a flurry of activity with women. A few tended to Hua Xiaomai while the rest hurriedly cleaned the baby, wrapped him tightly, and Feng Da Niang carried him out to show Meng Yuhuai, beaming with joy, "It’s a boy! Your Xiaomai really did well, giving you a son on her first delivery. The Meng Family won’t have to worry anymore!"

As she spoke, she handed the baby over to Meng Yuhuai’s arms.

Meng was so startled that he hesitated to take the baby, merely peeking at him in Feng Da Niang’s arms. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

The newborn, like all others, was wrinkly all over, his skin still slightly reddish. It was hard to tell whom he resembled at this moment, but his cry was exceptionally loud, wailing non-stop with his eyes closed.

Meng Yuhuai had thought he was fully prepared to welcome this new life, but even so, seeing the baby unexpectedly still moved him deeply, causing his nose to tingle slightly. After examining the little one carefully, he rubbed his clothes with his hand, turned to Chun Xi, and chuckled shyly, "My son..."

When had the composed and solid Leader ever shown such an expression? Chun Xi burst out laughing, retreating to a corner, unable to speak as she covered her belly. Nearby, Feng Da Niang rewrapped the baby, smiling, "Just brought him out for you to see. It’s chilly outside; we better hurry him back inside—the room—now you can be at ease, right?"

As she turned to go back inside,

Meng quickly stepped forward, "I want to see Xiaomai." 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Feng Da Niang then opened the door, and seeing that Meng’s mother and Liu Wen Po had nearly finished tidying up, she stepped aside to let Meng Yuhuai in.

The room was stuffy and hot. Meng’s mother, with a face full of joy, busied herself instructing Feng Da Niang’s daughter-in-law to dispose of the water and fetched a hot towel to wipe the sweat from Hua Xiaomai’s face, her voice brimming with happiness, "You finally did something reliable! The Meng Family has its future secured. Tomorrow, when I see Yuhuai’s father, I’ll have something good to report!"

Meng Yuhuai pulled back the blanket and entered. As soon as he looked up, he saw Hua Xiaomai with her hair soaked, her face pale, looking weak as she let Meng’s mother care for her. Seeing her frail form, his heart softened, and he moved closer to touch her forehead, struggling to come up with comforting words.

"You’re as tongue-tied as your father," Meng’s mother couldn’t bear to watch and chastised him, "Your wife has labored all day to give you a son. You ought to say a few decent words, right?"

...What does she mean by decent words? Hua Xiaomai really wanted to ask Meng’s mother directly, but she didn’t have the strength and could only keep her mouth shut.

Fortunately, everyone in the room had the sense to know the couple had things to discuss, so they began making eye contact with one another and left the room, quietly closing the door behind them.

Once the door was closed, Hua Xiaomai’s lips pursed and she spoke with a pained expression, "I suffered greatly today! You must be happy, it’s a boy, but I wanted a girl!"

Thinking about it, she felt very discontent. She almost guessed that once this boy grew a bit, he would definitely follow Meng Yuhuai around all day, wielding swords and clubs, getting sweaty and eventually making her, his mother, take care of him. How nice would a little girl be? Sweet and obedient, truly a mother’s solace... But it seemed fate just wouldn’t grant her wish!

"It’s alright," Meng Yuhuai kissed her forehead, "Next time, we will definitely have a girl..."

"Have another?" Hua Xiaomai immediately flared up, "I don’t want to endure this pain ever again, it’s too painful!"

"Alright, alright, no more, one is enough," Meng Yuhuai knew she wouldn’t be reasonable right now and simply agreed with her.

Yet, his wife was not willing to let it go so easily, puffing her cheeks, "No more? What about my daughter then?"

Meng Yuhuai, who wasn’t eloquent, knew he could not win any argument with mere words in front of her and felt helpless, holding his forehead, "Xiaomai, what do you really want? How about... Whenever you’re ready for another, then we’ll try again, does that sound good?"

Hua Xiaomai glared at him, reached out from under the covers, and placed her hand in his palm.