Chapter 498: Red Wood Draws Cakes

If I simply refuse like this, wouldn't I be letting down my wife's good intentions?

No matter what, it's still best to have your own child to win your father's favor.

Affection skips a generation; who knows, if I had a child, the situation might improve a bit.

Even without those, a husband and wife still ought to have a child.

Yuan Gangxian knows very well that his wife loves children; whenever she sees someone else's child, her brows and eyes light up with indescribable joy.

Then comes endless sorrow, wishing she could also have a child, resenting her inability to bear one.

Especially at that family banquet, hearing what Yuan Chief said, I too was striving with Meishazi to have a child.

This would only awaken painful memories in Yuan Tian Tonggui's heart.

You idiot!

Thinking of this, Yuan Gangxian became very angry.

It's all that damned brother's fault, saying these things in front of my wife.

Then came reflection and envy.

Thinking of the two of them teaming up to go to the toilet.

Yuan Gangxian felt an indescribable envy.

Even if it were only one-fifth of the brother's, his wife's pregnancy wouldn't be so difficult.

Yuan Gangxian already felt the problem lay with him, but his wife said nothing about it.

Yuan Tian Tonggui had already walked up behind Yuan Gangxian, gently pinching his shoulders to massage.

"Gang Xian, you don't need to think too much."

"In my eyes, you are always the best."

"No matter what, I will support you!"

"I believe that with your abilities, you will surely be capable of the clan leader's position."

Yuan Tian Tonggui clenched his fists, cheering for Yuan Gangxian.

"Having you say this, I am already content." Yuan Gangxian's heart was deeply moved; he lightly patted Yuan Tian Tonggui's small hand.

"But it's not just for you; it's also for your future child."

"I will strive even harder!"

Saying this, Yuan Gangxian picked up a bowl of chicken soup, held it under his nose to sniff, without hesitation, drank it all in one gulp.

"I'll go tidy the bedding first." Yuan Tian Tonggui's eyes glowed with spring.

"No, right here." Yuan Gangxian gently took Yuan Tian Tonggui's hand and whispered.

"The study?" Yuan Tian Tonggui's cheeks flushed with two rosy patches.

Yuan Gangxian scratched his head slightly and nodded slightly.

"Haiyi, everything as the husband wishes." Yuan Tian Tonggui smiled sweetly, took Yuan Gangxian's hand, spoke those words while her feet slowly retreated until she completely let go.

In order to stimulate Yuan Gangxian as much as possible, Yuan Tian Tonggui also used honorific speech.

Yuan Gangxian's gaze never left Yuan Tian Tonggui; he rose, intending to embrace her, but she gently pushed him away, and he sat back down in his chair.

"Xiao Gui."

Yuan Gangxian sat in the chair, gazing at the alluring figure before him, he tugged hard at his collar and swallowed his saliva.

Yuan Tian Tonggui stared unblinkingly at Yuan Gangxian, the corners of her mouth always bearing a smile, her eyes shining, as if about to laugh together.

A pair of slender, delicate hands slid along her flat abdomen, up to her waist, slowly moving upward, then tracing an exaggerated arc.

Immediately, her hands reached the nightgown's straps, her fingers lightly plucking them.

Yuan Gangxian only felt his mouth dry and tongue parched.

Although there are little chickens that catch insects, there is also a dream of soaring through the sky.

"Husband~" Yuan Tian Tonggui raised her arm and lightly hooked her finger at Yuan Gangxian.

"Xiao Gui~" Yuan Gangxian was about to rise.

The telephone on the table suddenly rang ding-ling-ling.

Yuan Gangxian, who had been paying attention to Yuan Tian Tonggui, instantly had his gaze drawn to the telephone.

In the middle of the night, who is calling?

"Husband~" Yuan Tian Tonggui acted coquettishly, her expression bearing a hint of pleading.

"Xiao Gui~"

Yuan Gangxian felt that it was still more important to first communicate feelings with his wife.

"Ding-ling-ling," "ding-ling-ling."

The telephone kept ringing tirelessly.

"You idiot!"

Yuan Gangxian was very impatient.

Just which idiot is making this call?

"Husband~" Yuan Tian Tonggui still wanted to try to salvage things.

But Yuan Gangxian's attention had already been drawn by the telephone's ringing.

Yuan Gangxian looked at the telephone.

Suddenly he thought of something.

Could it be that they found news of the lost goods?

Thinking of this, Yuan Gangxian's heart surged with excitement; he picked up the telephone and said in a muffled voice, "Moshi moshi?"

Out of caution, Yuan Gangxian merely gave a greeting first, without rashly speaking.

Gang Xian!

Hearing the voice from that end, Yuan Gangxian froze, surprised, and said: "Uncle Chi Mu?"

Upon hearing that, Yuan Tian Tonggui knew there was no chance tonight.

Wanting a child of one's own, how could it be so difficult?

Yuan Tian Tonggui silently put on her nightgown and tidied the tableware on the table.

Yuan Gangxian's look at Yuan Tian Tonggui held a hint of apology, and his focus returned to the phone in his hand.

"It's me, it's so late, you haven't slept yet? I thought I'd disturb your rest." Chi Mu Chengping gave a forced laugh.

"There are some things at work I need to handle; those subordinates of mine are just hopeless, I can't teach them at all." Yuan Gangxian's lies come as easily as opening his mouth.

In his mind, he began to wonder why Chi Mu Chengping had taken the initiative to call today.

Could it be because of the lost goods?

Was Chi Mu Chengping trying to feel him out?

No, that can't be; this matter just happened not long ago…

Moreover, how could an old fox like him possibly expose his own weakness?

Yuan Gangxian was thinking that, when he again heard Chi Mu Chengping say: "I haven't disturbed your work, have I?"

"No." Yuan Gangxian shook his head and changed the subject: "I don't know why Uncle called so late; is there something important?"

Chi Mu Chengping said with a smile: "The Chief hasn't come to Jinmen yet; those people inside the 49 cities want to hold a banquet, and incidentally set him up on a blind date."

"As the Chief's older brother, you can't not attend; I'm afraid he'll be dazzled at the end. Since we're supposed to trust him on his behalf, you should help your brother pick out some excellent girls."

Having said that, Chi Mu Chengping said no more.

Originally, Chi Mu Chengping didn't want to make this call, but Yuan Gangxian was already in Jinmen, and being the Chief's older brother, how could he still pretend not to see?

No matter how they fight within the clan, it's still their own affair; they can't let outsiders see them as a joke.

Upon hearing that, Yuan Gangxian immediately understood Chi Mu Chengping's meaning.

In short, one word.

Face.

Damn it, just knew that calling meant nothing good; only in these matters would one think of me…

Yuan Gangxian's expression twisted, but he said: "No problem, since it's my brother's affair, as the older brother I will certainly keep it in mind."

"May I ask, when will they arrive?"

"I can easily arrange the hotel preparations here; do you have a guest list, and what dietary restrictions do they have?"

"I'll notify the hotel in advance to let them prepare."

"Yo!" Chi Mu Chengping laughed and said: "Gang Xian, I just knew I could trust you to pull this off; nobody considers things as meticulously as you."

"The guest list is still being finalized; once it's officially confirmed, I'll notify you right away."

After a pause, Chi Mu Chengping said again: "Do you know, Gang Xian, not long ago your father even sent me a telegram?"