"Stop with the nonsense!" Xing Li Xuan said sternly, "Sit tight, we're going home."

Afraid that Yu An Tong might tease him further, Xing Li Xuan swiftly buckled her in, ensuring this "siren" was secure before speeding off.

As he drove, Yu An Tong didn’t tease him. But suddenly, their unborn baby gave her a kick, making her groan.

"What happened?" Xing Li Xuan immediately asked, concerned.

Gently patting her belly, Yu An Tong pouted and said, "Your son's kicks are getting stronger. I can feel it so clearly now. This naughty one is bullying me even before being born!"

Holding the steering wheel and focusing on the road, Xing Li Xuan chuckled, "I told you I'd give him a little discipline when he's out. But you'd probably not let me."

Imagining the soft, chubby look of a newborn, Yu An Tong sighed, "Oh, I almost forgot, we haven’t bought clothes for our son yet!"

Initially, they didn't know the baby's gender, so they didn’t buy anything. But after they found out, both Mr. Xing's parents were excited to buy clothes and toys. But somehow, they hadn’t made any purchases yet.

Remembering this, Yu An Tong asked, "Mom, didn't you say you were buying clothes for Xiao Nian? Why haven't you?"

Xing Li Xuan replied, "Mom said she's worried her fashion sense might be outdated and the clothes might not look good. She wanted me to accompany you shopping."

The reason behind this was when Xing's mother was discussing buying clothes for the grandson with an old friend. The friend shared how she excitedly bought loads of clothes for her grandson, only for her daughter-in-law to dislike every piece. Not a single one was worn, leaving her quite upset.

After hearing that, Mrs. Xing hesitated, thinking it might be best if the child's parents, the young couple, picked the clothes themselves.

Yu An Tong has a lovely personality, she wouldn’t criticize any clothes Mrs. Xing chose. However, it seemed unfair to deprive her and Xing Li Xuan of the joy of preparing for their child.

Letting them choose clothes and formula together will foster a deeper bond before the child's birth, helping them get accustomed and ensuring a harmonious family dynamic after the baby arrives.

Years of experience taught Mrs. Xing that it’s best to let the younger generation handle their matters while she and Mr. Xing could help after the grandchild is born.

"I think your mom has great taste. The coat she got me during her trip was beautiful," said Yu An Tong without overthinking. "Whether you accompany me or not, I’m just idling at home. I'd love to go out and shop."

Xing Li Xuan replied, "Alright, I'll accompany you this weekend."

——

Malls are busier on weekends, but the upscale maternity store they chose was relatively less crowded despite its high prices.

"Welcome to..." The store assistant began her usual greeting, pausing mid-sentence as realization dawned.

Wasn't that Yu An Tong, the popular celebrity from the cooking show she had been following?

The tall man with her was Xing Li Xuan – the city's wealthiest man!

Who would've thought the city's top magnate would personally shop like everyone else? So grounded.

Wait, that's not grounded at all – a simple bib here costs her a month’s salary!

Hang on – isn’t this a maternity store?

While Yu An Tong and Xing Li Xuan were officially married, how do two men relate to ‘maternity’ and ‘infant’?

For a moment, the store assistant's mind swirled with confusion before a spark of clarity emerged.

Maybe they're shopping for friends or family who've had a baby.

Such scenarios are common. She must have been overly excited and jumped to wild conclusions after seeing the real-life versions of the internet sensations.

Their online presence was trending lately. Real-life stories often felt more genuine than those of celebrities, and their wealth and good looks only added to the charm, stirring emotions in many.

But with scarce information available online about Yu An Tong and Xing Li Xuan, imaginations ran wilder. Many admired stories of their life together.

Eventually, one fan started writing fan-fiction about them on their social media.

When some noted that Yu An Tong appeared fuller than in earlier episodes, that fan crafted a story around a baby premise.

Shaking off her daze, the assistant greeted them with a professional smile, "How can I assist you today?"

The maternity store was neatly organized with baby clothes, socks, shoes, formula, bibs, and more. It was Yu An Tong's first visit, and he felt overwhelmed, wanting to purchase everything. He said to the assistant, "We'll browse around first."

"Of course."

Picking up a sky-blue sweater, Yu An Tong showed it to Xing Li Xuan, "Honey, this is so tiny! Do you think our little one can wear this?"

Holding up the children's outfit, Yu Antong's gesture was starkly contrasted by Xing Lixuan's tall and imposing figure, emphasizing just how petite and adorable the garment appeared.

The sales associate, trailing behind them and noticing their apparent inexperience, chimed in, "The outfit you’re holding is suitable for babies around ten months old. How old is the child you're shopping for?"

"This is for a ten-month-old? Then what about clothes for newborns?"

Yu Antong was astounded. If this was what ten-month-old baby clothes looked like, then newborn outfits would be just a tiny fraction of this size.

Guiding them to another section, the sales associate suggested, "If it's a gift for friends, I’d recommend this infant set. Is the baby a boy or a girl?"

Yu Antong and Xing Lixuan exchanged glances, "..."

No wonder the sales associate seemed so nonchalant. She mistakenly assumed they were buying a gift for someone else.

Not wanting to offer further explanations, Yu Antong played along, "It's a boy."

"Then this light blue one is quite fitting," the associate remarked. "This one with a brown bear motif is also lovely."

"These are all onesies. They come with snaps at the crotch, making diaper changes easy. The fabric is pure cotton—very soft and breathable, ensuring the baby's skin remains unharmed."

Yu Antong felt the fabric; it was indeed remarkably soft. Turning to Xing Lixuan, he commented, "They're so tiny and adorable."

Yu Antong's paternal instincts came to the forefront, his gaze full of tenderness as he looked at the outfits.

Xing Lixuan could already envision Yu Antong cradling their child. With a softening look, he embraced Yu and teased, "Why the dumbfounded look? How big do you expect a newborn to be?"

"How about this one with the bunny chewing on a carrot?" Yu Antong's attention was caught by a garment with a fluffy white rabbit design.

"Alright."

"I'll also take the one with the duckling and the sun."

"Okay."

"This strawberry one is adorable too! I want it."

Xing Lixuan reminded the ever-enthusiastic shopper, "That's in pink."

The sales associate wisely advised, "Newborns grow quickly. It's best not to buy too many clothes."

Reluctantly, Yu Antong said, "Alright, just these then."

"Please wait a moment; I'll have someone fetch the items for you. Do you still want the strawberry one?"

Yu Antong replied, "Yes."

"Alright, take your time to see if you need anything else." The associate went to communicate with her colleague.

As Yu Antong regretfully eyed other adorable outfits, he said to Xing Lixuan, "It's cute when boys occasionally wear pink. I even have pink clothes. Aren't they lovely?"

Having packed for Yu Antong's trips to the US for prenatal check-ups, Xing Lixuan might know his wardrobe better than Yu himself. However, he couldn't recall any pink clothing.

Yu Antong noticed Xing Lixuan's hesitation and reminded him, "The one I put in the bedside table."

The only things they stored in their bedside table were... undergarments.

Xing Lixuan suddenly remembered the scanty pink bunny lingerie that Yu Antong had bought.

Lowering his voice, he whispered in Yu Antong's ear, "... adorable. If you like it so much, wear it for me again after giving birth to Xiaonian."

Yu Antong chuckled, "I've saved many new styles in my shopping cart."

He'll buy them as soon as the 'bun' in his belly is 'baked', hehehe...

Xing Lixuan swiftly changed the topic, "Stop looking at clothes. Let's check out the toy section."

"Oh right, we haven’t bought shoes yet."

"Newborns don't need shoes," Xing Lixuan, having studied infant care lately, responded confidently, more reliable than the soon-to-be father Yu Antong. "They will need shoes around eight months old. We can buy them after Xiaonian is born."

"Is that so?" Yu Antong felt a bit guilty. "What about socks? Do they need those?"

"Yes, socks are necessary."

Yu Antong already thought baby clothes were tiny, but baby socks were downright adorable to him.

Testing their size with his hand, he could only fit two fingers inside. He playfully demonstrated to Xing Lixuan, saying, "These are just too cute!"

To Xing Lixuan, the most adorable thing was his partner. He badly wanted to kiss Yu Antong, but they were in a public place.

In the end, Yu Antong purchased a myriad of baby toys, clothes, and even a small cradle.

If it wasn't too early to buy formula, he'd have gotten that too.

As the cradle was bulky, Xing Lixuan provided their home address and had it delivered. They took the other items with them.

At checkout, the cashier habitually remarked to such a big-spending customer, "You can follow our official website. If you like any new products, just call us, and we'll deliver them to you."

Yu Antong replied, "Alright." He liked this store; he might shop here again for Xiaonian.

"Thank you for your patronage. We look forward to seeing you again," the sales associate said as she handed over the shopping bags, which Xing Lixuan accepted.

After the two big spenders left, the sales associate began to have second thoughts.

Typically, when people buy baby gifts for friends, they'd buy a couple of outfits or a bit more for close friends.

In her years of experience, she had never seen customers like Yu Antong and Xing Lixuan, who purchased a wide variety of items, even including a cradle.

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It didn't look like they were shopping for a friend at all.

It clearly looked more like a husband shopping with his pregnant wife for their child.

But they were both men...

The sales associate was perplexed, her mind filled with the male pregnancy stories she'd read the night before.

Author's note:

Sales Associate: always felt something was off.

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