Chapter 312 Holding the Child

Children, in general, seem to describe beautiful people as their mothers. Although Song Ni initially found it a bit unsettling, she soon settled into a comfortable rhythm. As the meat was almost done grilling, Tan Zheng, who hadn't seen his wife for a while, finally couldn't resist the urge to look for her. The moment he approached, he witnessed a scene. In the warm, yellow lamplight, Song Ni was holding a small child, her face full of tenderness, radiating a maternal glow. As he moved closer, he heard the child call her 'aa'. Tan Zheng didn't know how to describe his feelings at that moment. The scene made him ponder so many things. Their little family would have more members in the future. When his little girl became the mother of their child, would it be a similar scene? At that time, he would surely be by the side of his wife and daughter. In another half a month, he would be thirty. Thirty, for men, seemed like a dividing line in life. Tan Zheng had managed to get married before this line and had found his passion again. His life felt complete. Tan Zheng stood there, gazing at Song Ni with immense tenderness. It was the child's mother who spoke, and Song Ni then noticed Tan Zheng. She looked up and smiled at him, asking, "Would you like to hold him too?" The little sprout also looked over, seemingly sensing the love the adult before him had for Song Ni, and simply smiled foolishly. Tan Zheng was momentarily struck by Song Ni's incredibly gentle smile, unable to react immediately, and remained rooted to the spot. Song Ni then walked towards him with the little sprout, and without a word, placed the child in his arms. Tan Zheng snapped back to reality and quickly reached out to hold the little sprout. His movements were clumsy, and he didn't know where to put his hands. Fortunately, the little sprout found him handsome as well and proactively wrapped his arms around Tan Zheng's neck, settling securely in his embrace without falling. If, moments ago, Tan Zheng merely found the image of Song Ni holding the little sprout beautiful, then now, Tan Zheng truly felt a fondness for the little sprout in his arms. Because he was so chubby and smelled faintly similar to Song Ni. Tan Zheng didn't know how to control the strength of his grip. This awkward, dazed demeanor was a side of Tan Zheng that Song Ni had never seen before. She took the camera from the young mother and recorded the scene. Looking at the man in the viewfinder, she began to instruct him on his pose. Even though she herself hadn't quite mastered holding the baby, she was far better than Tan Zheng. The little sprout was very cooperative, calling 'aa' to the beautiful Song Ni and 'papa' to the handsome Tan Zheng. Song Ni had never seen Tan Zheng display such a gentle expression towards anyone other than her, and she was deeply touched by the scene before her. She thought that if Tan Zheng were to become a father, he would undoubtedly be a very, very good father. Because the little sprout really liked both of them, the two families ended up camping together and sharing food. The young couple raved about the grilled meat cooked by Tan Zheng. Only when the little sprout was tired and fell asleep did the two families part ways. Song Ni sat with Tan Zheng in the tent, gazing at the lake under the bright moonlight. The water shimmered, like a paradise from another world, bringing a sense of peace to one's mind. Song Ni leaned against Tan Zheng's shoulder, the joy brought by the little sprout still lingering in her heart. She couldn't help but start to fantasize. "Do you think our child will be this cute too?" For once, Tan Zheng didn't tease her about this topic but began to imagine and anticipate with earnestness. "Of course, her eyes will be like yours, her nose like yours, her mouth like yours." Song Ni chuckled, amused by Tan Zheng. "Everything like me? Is there nothing that will be like you?" Tan Zheng, with his arm around Song Ni's shoulder, looked down at her profile. "If it's a girl, she'll be more like you, and I'll dote on both of you. If it's a boy, he'll be more like me, and when he grows up, he'll join me in doting on you." The smile on Song Ni's lips widened. "So, whether it's a boy or a girl, I'll be the one being doted on?" Tan Zheng said matter-of-factly. "Why wouldn't you be? With a baby, shouldn't you be spoiled? My love, it's because of you that we will have our baby." As he spoke, Tan Zheng placed a precious kiss on Song Ni's forehead. For some reason, Song Ni's eyes suddenly felt a little moist. She was truly thinking about their future child together. However, it was such a significant decision, so unfamiliar to her, and it would have a profound impact on her life. Tan Zheng's words gave her immense security. Indeed, Song Ni, who had always been self-reliant in finding her own sense of security, found that it was no longer enough in this matter. She needed Tan Zheng's reassurance to become more resolute. She could choose to bring a new life into the world for love, because of love. It didn't matter if it was a boy or a girl. If it were a girl, she would dote on Tan Zheng together with their daughter, becoming his little comfort. If it were a boy, she would be his strongest support alongside their son. Song Ni asked, "Are you ready to be a father?" Tan Zheng paused, contemplating the question seriously. He was ready. But not yet. His little girl was still studying, and she had her own career. Tan Zheng held Song Ni tightly. "No rush." Without needing to say too much, they both understood each other's thoughts. Song Ni could see Tan Zheng's anticipation for a child and knew that he hadn't brought up the matter because of her. It truly wasn't a good time. Song Ni remembered Tang Tang, who was far away at home. Her brother had also postponed having children for Tang Tang's career. Everyone understood that this was the best choice. However, Song Ni knew that both of them had a difficult time during Tang Tang's two years abroad. Now she, too, was studying abroad, but fortunately, Tan Zheng could put aside his affairs in China to accompany her. She didn't want to see Tan Zheng reach an advanced age before holding his child. She estimated that after finishing her studies, she would give herself another year to get her career on track, and then it should be about time. Another year and a half. Thinking this way, having a child didn't seem like a distant prospect. Song Ni reached out and hugged Tan Zheng's waist. "The way you held Sa just now was so clumsy. If you're like that when we have a child, I won't let you hold them." Tan Zheng chuckled softly and held Song Ni even tighter. "My love." "Yes?" "It seems your way of holding a child isn't quite standard either." Song Ni: ...