Chapter 487: Happiness Makes One Plump

Chapter 487: Happiness Brings Plumpness

Ye Xiaoxiao and Miao Cuifang agreed on the time for the island visit. After hanging up the phone, Ye Xiaoxiao began preparing accommodations for her family.

There wasn’t enough space at home, but there were plenty of empty houses in the compound, as well as courtyards near the sanatorium that could be fixed up for a short stay. Besides, Miao Cuifang and her husband weren’t planning to stay for long. Even in ten years, the island wouldn’t run out of housing.

Ye Xiaoxiao couldn’t help but wonder how the houses in the compound had been built. They looked built recently, yet no one lived in them.

Ye Xiaoxiao was about to head out herself, but as soon as she stepped into the yard, Auntie Zhao and Lu Hanchuan stopped her.

Lu Hanchuan asked, “Where are you going?”

Xiao Xiao looked puzzled. “I’m going to clean up the yard where my parents will stay temporarily.”

Auntie Zhao hurried out of the house. “Oh dear, there’s no need for you to handle this yourself. I’ll take care of it. You’re too pregnant to be running around—it’s not safe.”

Lu Hanchuan also shook his head helplessly. “Honey, let me know where you’re going from now on.”

Ye Xiaoxiao had always been independent, going wherever she pleased without a second thought. Being babied like this was something she wasn’t used to.

But knowing they both meant well, she waved a hand and said, “Alright, alright, I get it. But Auntie Zhao, do you know which place I’m talking about?”

Auntie Zhao ushered Xiao Xiao back inside. “Don’t stay out in this heat. The compound’s tiny—I’ll find it.”

Xiao Xiao just let Auntie Zhao handle it.

“Then, Auntie, wait till it cools down in the evening.”

Auntie Zhao waved her off. “Don’t worry about me. I’m tougher than you kids.”

Ye Xiaoxiao had nothing to say to that.

Miao Cuifang and Ye Jianguo weren’t alone—Ye Changning accompanied them.

Ye Changning’s company had expanded fast, landing big international deals in just a few months. The Ningyuan brand had already expanded overseas.

For such a busy entrepreneur to spare time for a trip to the island was a big deal. After escorting Miao Cuifang and Ye Jianguo to the island, he had dinner together with Xiao Xiao and the others before leaving the next morning.

Before departing, Ye Changning told Lu Hanchuan to take good care of Xiao Xiao—perhaps the most words he had ever exchanged with Lu Hanchuan.

Ye Changning finally asked the question he’d been dying to ask: “Is Xiao Xiao carrying my nephew or niece?”

Lu Hanchuan: “…”

Seeing Lu Hanchuan’s silence, Ye Changning reacted strongly. “Wait, you don’t know?”

For a brief moment, Lu Hanchuan hesitated—he had only learned the truth recently himself.

“Both.”

Ye Changning: “What do you mean, ‘both’?”

Under Ye Changning’s relentless questioning, Lu Hanchuan finally revealed the truth.

Truth be told, Lu Hanchuan hadn’t intended to keep it a secret for Xiao Xiao. Though she seemed grown-up, she still thought like a kid sometimes.

Those who truly love her would immediately care about her health, not anything else.

When Ye Changning found out Ye Xiaoxiao was carrying twins, he immediately blamed Lu Hanchuan for hiding something this big.

Though wrongfully accused, Lu Hanchuan made no move to defend himself.

Since the news came so abruptly, Ye Changning delayed his departure by a day to join the others in asking Xiao Xiao about it.

Upon learning their daughter was expecting twins, Miao Cuifang and Ye Jianguo also doted on Xiao Xiao.

Auntie Zhao was the only one still clueless, who only pieced together the truth after listening for a while before hurrying off to spread the news.

Ye Xiaoxiao glared at Lu Hanchuan.

*This is all your fault.*

Lu Hanchuan lowered his head in silence, silently accepting the blame.

"Quit lecturing me, I didn’t mean to hide it," Xiao Xiao said, genuinely surprised by everyone’s reaction.

"Keeping this a secret? You’ve got some nerve," Ye Changning sat beside Xiao Xiao and chided.

Xiao Xiao: "What about your flight today? Staying an extra day means losing millions."

Ye Changning: "Tch. Don’t dodge the question."

Xiao Xiao: "..."

Auntie Zhao was babbling excitedly in the living room, though no one knew what exactly she was saying on the phone.

Xiao Xiao hung her head. *Great, now the whole world knows.*

And there was no hiding anything anymore. To reassure everyone, she spilled everything, including her decision to have a C-section.

Miao Cuifang, who knew about C-sections, grew uneasy. "Isn’t that risky?"

Xiao Xiao: "I’ve contacted my classmate—he’s top-notch, so there won’t be any issues."

Ye Changning: "Your classmates only graduated a few years ago. I’ll get you a real expert."

Xiao Xiao retorted, "Third Brother, your ‘expert’ might be just as green."

After some back-and-forth between the siblings, Xiao Xiao ultimately won the argument.

Who could say no to the family’s little empress now? No one dared oppose her.

Even though everything was settled, Ye Changning still decided to arrange for a backup specialist—enough cash could lure even the best doctors to make a trip to a remote location.

Putting things off left work piled up, but "losing millions" was overkill.

Before leaving, Ye Changning told Miao Cuifang to watch her like a hawk—this girl had grown increasingly rebellious since her pregnancy, far from her old obedient self.

Keeping this under wraps just showed her audacity.

Thanks to Lu Hanchuan’s earlier reaction, Xiao Xiao realized they weren’t upset about the babies but genuine concern for her.

So even when facing her brother and parents’ questioning, Xiao Xiao didn’t feel upset.

Later, she hugged Lu Hanchuan, who murmured fondly, "See? I told you—we should’ve told them sooner."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Hmph... you're still the clever one."

Her tone dripped with reluctance.

Lu Hanchuan: "All we care about is keeping Xiao Xiao safe. You matter the most."

Xiao Xiao: "What about the baby?"

Lu Hanchuan: "The baby matters, but you matter more."

His earnest words made Xiao Xiao’s eyes prickle with tears.

"Now what’s got you crying?"

Lu Hanchuan cupped Xiao Xiao's face.

Ye Xiaoxiao: "I don’t know—I just need to cry."

After Miao Cuifang and Ye Jianguo arrived on the island, they not only shared Auntie Zhao’s workload but also had the yard running like clockwork.

Ye Jianguo spent his free time chopping firewood and beachcombing, coming back with a haul every time.

If his family hadn’t worried, he’d have even joined the fishermen out at sea.

Lu Hanchuan also invited Ye Jianguo to be a military instructor. After just two visits, Ye Jianguo fell in love with the role and now he’s at the base day in, day out.

His training methods and combat experience were gold, earning deep respect from everyone in the unit as Instructor Ye.

Meanwhile, Miao Cuifang prepared three home-cooked feasts a day for Xiao Xiao, who not only gained weight but also saw the family dogs turning into little butterballs.