Chapter 22
After Yan Shiting and Jiang Yue left, Yu Li finished his breakfast porridge and tidied up the dining table.
He didn’t look around carefully last night, and now Yu Li took a closer look at the layout of the living room.
In the northeast corner of the spacious living room, there was a large office desk, with two computers on it and a neatly stacked pile of books.
Behind the office desk was a rosewood bookshelf, with a few narrow compartments holding a few potted plants.
The plants were in good condition, so it seemed that someone had been taking care of them regularly.
Apart from that, there was not much lively decor in this set of house.
The floor tiles were dark gray, and most of the furniture was black, or perhaps the only bright color in the entire house was the white walls.
Although it had a domineering CEO feel, it seemed a bit too oppressive.
Yu Li silently retracted his gaze.
While he was inspecting, the door lock suddenly made the sound of unlocking.
Yu Li thought it was Yan Shiting again, but when he turned around, he saw that it was Butler He who walked in.
“Uncle Hè?”
“Young Master Yu?”
Both of them were stunned.
Yu Li felt a bit nervous.
He was in Yan Shiting’s house, and not invited by Yan Shiting, so anyone would find it strange, right?
He didn’t know if this fell under the “anything” Yan Shiting had mentioned, and hesitated whether he should call Yan Shiting.
After being stunned for about tens of seconds, Butler He asked, “Young Master Yu, how come you are here…”
Yu Li gripped the hem of his clothes, trying to figure out how to answer.
However, Butler He paused and did not finish the sentence.
He glanced around and asked, “Is the young master not here?”
Yu Li explained, “He went to attend a charity art exhibition today, and has left with Jiang Assistant.”
Butler He nodded.
The atmosphere became quiet, and the two looked at each other without speaking.
After a while, Butler He explained the reason he came here: “The QT brand’s new autumn collection has been released, and I’ll be bringing the finished garments over for the young master later. I came early to wait.”
Yu Li hesitated and also wanted to explain why he was here: “I…”
As he was about to speak, Butler He smiled and said, “It’s okay, Young Master Yu, I know the young master brought you here, you don’t need to specially explain anything to me.”
Since Yan Shiting brought Yu Li here, it meant something had happened between the two of them.
These were the young master’s private matters, so why bother telling him.
Yu Li was stunned, seeing the friendly smile on Butler He’s face, and gradually relaxed, abandoning the idea of calling Yan Shiting.
A little past 10 o’clock, the people from the QT brand came to deliver the clothes.
Butler He directed them to hang the clothes in the wardrobe, and in the meantime, he also ordered some fruit delivery and made a fresh fruit juice for Yu Li.
Holding the sour and sweet fruit juice, Yu Li watched them busy.
One by one, the dark-colored clothes were hung in the wardrobe, matching the black cabinets, making the environment even more gloomy.
Yu Li bit the straw tightly, lowering his eyes to conceal the expression in his eyes.
After the clothes delivery people left, worried that Yu Li would be bored alone in the house, Butler He stayed to keep him company.
Around noon, just as Butler He had finished ordering lunch, Yu Li received a takeout call.
It was still the takeout that Yan Shiting had ordered for him.
Butler He helped him bring it upstairs.
Opening the takeout bag, Yu Li saw a box of cranberries under the food, and Butler He’s eyes showed a bit of puzzlement.
But he didn’t say anything, so Yu Li didn’t notice.
Butler He set up the meal, and smiled, “Looking at this takeout bag, this should be a private kitchen that the young master frequents. I remember the chef there once said his ancestors were imperial chefs, I don’t know if it’s true. But the culinary skills are indeed quite good.”
“That chef doesn’t have a menu, he just cooks whatever the guests order. He can do all eight cuisines. But he has a strange personality, if you don’t order by dish name, he won’t take the order.”
Listening to Butler He’s introduction, Yu Li’s grip on the chopsticks tightened.
It’s not that he was shocked by how skilled the chef was.
He just suddenly realized that in these past few days, his morning sickness symptoms had been much lighter than the day he discovered he was pregnant.
He knew Yan Shiting put thought into the takeout he ordered, but he originally thought he just picked a good restaurant and ordered light dishes from the menu.
He didn’t expect it to be even more thoughtful than that.
Yu Li lowered his eyes, looking at the food in front of him.
Today’s dishes were different from the previous few days, and he had already eaten various dishes in the past few days.
So when Yan Shiting ordered these dishes, did he also specially go and learn about the tastes and menus for pregnant people?
Yu Li’s gaze dropped, tightening his lips and silently looking at his own belly.
As the other father of the child, Yan Shiting was diligently taking on the responsibility.
But him…
He hadn’t even thought about facing his own responsibility.
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After lunch, Yu Li felt sleepy and went to the bedroom to take a nap.
After becoming pregnant, he slept more, and usually slept for a long time.
When he woke up, it was almost dinner time.
After dinner, Butler He went back to the Yan family villa.
The house became quiet and empty again.
Yu Li sat by the floor-to-ceiling window, looking outside.
This residential area was located in the bustling city center, and from the high floors, one could overlook the most beautiful river view of Y City, as well as the prosperous street scene.
Yu Li looked for a while, then turned back and looked at the gloomy and oppressive living room.
He wondered if when Yan Shiting was here, he would also go look out at the scenery like him.
When looking at the scenery, what kind of mood was he in?
The sky gradually darkened, and Yu Li received a call from Yan Shiting, who said he still had some things to do and would be back late tonight.
Yu Li developed a strange feeling in his heart.
He tried to grasp it, but couldn’t no matter how he tried.
He touched his earlobe and murmured “Hmm” in a gloomy manner.
The call had not yet been hung up, when Yan Shiting on the other end fell silent for a while, then suddenly called his name: “Yu Li.”
Yu Li: “Hmm? What’s wrong?”
Yan Shiting fell silent again.
Yu Li did not hang up, nor did he urge him, just waiting quietly.
After a long while, Yan Shiting said in a deep voice, “Nothing, go to bed early.”
The call was disconnected.
Yu Li stared at the phone screen, thinking for a long time, but still couldn’t figure out the strange feeling he had just now.
Yu Li shook his head, took a shower and got ready to sleep.
The dark environment seemed to amplify one’s feelings and emotions.
Yu Li’s thoughts went back to noon.
He admitted that he had been avoiding thinking about it these past few days, and was unwilling to carefully consider whether or not to keep this child.
He had even wanted to leave the decision to Yan Shiting last night, but when he thought about Yan Shiting not wanting the child either, he was at a loss.
But now, Yu Li wanted to face this problem himself.
When he knew about his sexual orientation, Yu Li had already prepared himself mentally that he would not have children.
However, due to an accident, he now had his own child.
Although he was initially shocked and resistant to the fact that he could get pregnant, Yu Li himself actually did not dislike this child.
This child might make him suffer from others’ strange gazes, but this is the only chance he will have in his lifetime.
Yu Li took a deep breath.
He wants to keep this child, even if Yan Shiting doesn’t want it, he will keep it.
This is his child, and he will raise it well.
However…
Yu Li grabbed the pillow and thought about it after biting his lip.
It would be better to ask Yan Shiting first if he wants it or not, after all, he is the other father of the child.
Although he slept for a long time in the afternoon, Yu Li still quickly felt sleepy.
He hugged the pillow and fell into a deep sleep.
Around 1 o’clock at night, Yan Shiting unlocked the door and walked into the foyer, but found the house was a little different from usual.
He looked up and saw that the wall lamp near the foyer was on, lighting up a small stretch from the foyer to the light switch.
The soft light dispelled the darkness in the living room, and seemed to bring a sense of warmth.
Yan Shiting was slightly taken aback.
He himself didn’t know that the lighting in the living room could give people a sense of warmth.
He didn’t often return to the villa, this set of property was where he usually lived.
Previously, the small stretch at night would be dark when he came back.
Realizing that this was the light Yu Li had left for him, Yan Shiting stood in the foyer, hesitating to move.
…
Early the next morning.
Yu Li got up and went to the living room, seeing Yan Shiting sitting on the sofa in a bathrobe, looking at a contract.
The gold-rimmed glasses were placed on the armrest, and there were some dark circles under Yan Shiting’s eyes, indicating he had stayed up late.
Catching a glimpse of Yu Li waking up, Yan Shiting glanced over and said, “Breakfast is on the dining table.”
The same words as yesterday morning.
Yu Li found it somewhat amusing, without even realizing that the corners of his mouth had curved upwards.
But he hesitated for a while, and did not go to the dining table, but sat down on the sofa next to Yan Shiting.
“Big Brother Yan, are you busy today?”
Hearing his form of address, Yan Shiting’s body stiffened for a moment.
He closed the contract and looked at Yu Li.
The young man had just woken up, his soft hair sticking up in a strand, and the collar of his pajamas was a bit crooked, revealing a prominent collarbone.
Yan Shiting calmly averted his gaze and said, “No, not busy.”
Yu Li clenched his fists in his heart, silently getting a little angry.
He said, “I have something I want to talk to you about.”
Yan Shiting: “Hmm.”
Yu Li looked down at his own belly, took a deep breath, and asked, “I want to ask you, do you want me to keep this child?”
Yan Shiting was taken aback, and the hand gripping the contract gradually tightened.
He turned his head to look at Yu Li, “Why are you asking me.”
Yu Li looked at Yan Shiting.
Perhaps it was because he was wearing a bathrobe, or maybe because he wasn’t wearing glasses, Yan Shiting didn’t have that ruthless aura, giving Yu Li the courage to speak:
“Because you are the other father of this child, so I want to know your thoughts.”
The identity of the other father of the child had never been discussed between the two.
Once this was brought up, it was inevitable to think about that night at the party, and the argument before school started.
But after Yu Li said it, he felt a sense of relief in his heart.
These were things he needed to face himself, and constantly avoiding them would not solve the problem.
After the words fell, the living room fell silent for a while.
Yan Shiting quietly looked at Yu Li and said in a deep voice, “Yu Li.”
He swallowed hard and said, “You are the one who is pregnant, whether to keep it or not, is only for you to decide.”
Yu Li was stunned.
Yan Shiting put down the contract in his hand and looked out the floor-to-ceiling window, seemingly casually asking, “Do you want to keep this child?”
Yu Li came to his senses.
He nodded and tentatively looked at Yan Shiting, saying, “I want to.”
Yan Shiting’s mouth tightened.
He turned his head back and saw the uneasy look in Yu Li’s eyes.
He was still worried that Yan Shiting didn’t want it?
Yan Shiting suddenly remembered last night’s lights.
He lowered his gaze, concealing the expression in his eyes, and said as calmly as possible:
“Then, perhaps we need to get married.”
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😭😭 bro, u guys still need to communicate a lot more than that