Chapter 267: Chapter 91 Wine Brewing_3
"I just want to take better care of you." Ke Lian rested his head on Du Xixi’s arm, controlling the pressure so she wouldn’t feel any pain.
Du Xixi’s gaze softened, knowing Ke Lian just loved her more, which is why he often neglected to show fatherly love to their two sons. She gently touched his brow, seeing his furrowed forehead relax under her caress, adding a touch of satisfaction to her face: "It’s okay, you take care of me, and I’ll join you in taking care of them."
"Thank you, Xixi." Ke Lian grasped Du Xixi’s hand, bringing it to his lips for a gentle kiss.
While the couple shared tender moments, nearby, the grandfather and grandsons played joyously.
Everything was so sweet, so warm.
***
In the morning, after feeding the babies, Du Xixi rubbed her slightly sore waist as she slowly went downstairs. Not seeing Ke Lian, she guessed he was working out in the newly opened training room in the villa, so she didn’t plan to look for him and instead sat on the couch, quietly drinking a large cup of warm water.
Yiyi and Er Er would usually take a light nap after feeding, lasting at least half an hour or so, with 2569 and Ke Xing carefully watching over them in the nursery, so there was nothing much for Du Xixi to do.
Thus, Du Xixi leisurely drank her warm water, cherishing this rare moment of peace.
"Ding dong~ A guest has arrived~"
The adorable doorbell sound set by 2569 rang outside, and Du Xixi raised an eyebrow, thinking it was the daily delivery of groceries. Wondering why it was so early today, she personally walked out to open the villa’s courtyard gate.
The soundproofing in the nursery was excellent, so the doorbell couldn’t be heard inside, and since Du Xixi wasn’t missing any limbs, she could still open the door herself, with no need to wait for 2569 to come running down with a "thump, thump, thump," and then "whoosh, whoosh, whoosh" to slide open the door.
Unexpectedly, when the courtyard gate was opened, Du Xixi did not see the "delivery personnel" who usually came, but rather the long-unseen Iron-eating Beast, of course along with the two small cubs in his arms, and the two similarly gentle adult Iron-eating Beasts standing behind him.
The Iron-eating Beast was already familiar with Du Xixi. Back when the original Ke Family hadn’t yet turned into ruins, he had visited Du Xixi with the same two small cubs in his arms.
Later, when Du Xixi moved into the military hospital, the Iron-eating Beast, feeling guilty, frequently sent fresh Iron-eating Beast furballs and often engaged in long-distance video calls to check on Du Xixi’s health.
Yiyi and Er Er, too, had been seen by the Iron-eating Beast via video calls. Just as they liked Du Xixi, the Iron-eating Beasts greatly adored Du Xixi’s two children.
Perhaps it’s a case of loving her, loving all, or maybe it’s just fate.
"Your Majesty, what brings you here?" The Iron-eating Beast Empire was always quite busy. From the previous video calls with the Iron-eating Beast, Du Xixi could tell that the Iron-eating Beast Empire should be busy at this time as well.
But seeing the Iron-eating Beast leading four Iron-eating Beasts, two big and two small, up to the door, it didn’t look like there was any urgent matter. On closer inspection... it seemed more like neighbors dropping by?
"Come on in! The Iron-eating Beast Empire is a bit of a distance from here, you must be tired!" Without waiting for the Iron-eating Beast to stand outside and talk, Du Xixi invited them inside, and upon receiving the system’s message, 2569 came downstairs, readily preparing bamboo leaf tea and an array of bamboo shoot delicacies in the kitchen.
These were all things Du Xixi had previously thought of in her free time. Since she had thoughts of the endearing ones on the Iron-eating Beast Empire, she was delighted to concoct their favorite teas and bamboo shoot delicacies!
Sitting down on the sofa, the Iron-eating Beast looked around the environment, seeing that it was warm and comfortable, a clear sign that Du Xixi and her family had been living there for some time, and a deeper smile spread across his furry face: "Madam, we’ve brought some incredible news this time!"
"What news?" Du Xixi was very curious, though not too concerned. Don’t be fooled by the Iron-eating Beast appearing quite easily pleased; in truth, those familiar with him knew that he was a simple, rational Iron-eating Beast, whose expressions always conveyed his feelings.
Given his simplicity and rationality, Du Xixi subconsciously assumed that while this news was good, it likely wasn’t earth-shattering, possibly just everyday good news?
Unaware of Du Xixi’s thoughts, the Iron-eating Beast gently patted the heads of the two little cubs in his arms, then exchanged a few glances with the two adult Iron-eating Beasts nearby, and said, "Our Iron-eating Beast Empire applied with His Majesty Chen Yin and exchanged three Energy Stone Veins for two Primitive Planets. In the future, our Iron-eating Beast Empire will also move there. They’re right next door to CD-0329 Star! Very close!"
This was indeed an unexpected great surprise for Du Xixi. She initially thought the good news wasn’t that grand, but now it seemed the Iron-eating Beast’s visit really had the feeling of neighbors dropping by.
The proximity to the neighboring two Primitive Planets meant that the gravitational pull was not as strong on any of the major planets, making spaceship travel easier, allowing for back-and-forth travel between the three locations in as short as half an hour.
No wonder the Iron-eating Beasts seemed so spirited when they arrived; there wasn’t a hint of the fatigue Du Xixi had expected.