Han Lele played with Xiao Nian for quite a while, only leaving when it was time for his feeding.

Yu Antong had to stay in the hospital for a few days to monitor his health, especially to prevent an infection in the surgical site.

The restrictions – no major movements, eating only soft foods, and the lingering pain from the incision – were all sources of discomfort for Yu Antong.

Only the sight of his chubby little son could console Yu Antong. Seeing his son's rosy, chubby cheeks made all the troubles worth it.

Before the surgery, in the chat groups he frequented, many mothers complained about their babies being fussy, wanting to be held all the time, crying as soon as they were set down, among other issues.

Yu Antong had been worried, fearing he'd end up with a demanding child. But Xiao Nian turned out to be very well-behaved, much to his relief and pride, making him want to hold and play with him all the time.

Xing Lixuan watched from the side, a sense of crisis looming.

What to do if his wife's attention was entirely on their son?

"Alright, that's long enough." Xing Lixuan gently intervened between the father and son, "Xiaonian looks sleepy. Put him down and let him rest."

Yu Antong looked into his son's deep, round black eyes, then glanced up at Xing Lixuan, "How can you tell he's tired?"

Xing Lixuan calmly replied, "Newborns need ample sleep for brain development. He hasn't shown signs of sleepiness because you've been engaging with him."

"Really?" Yu Antong, somewhat skeptical, handed his son to Xing Lixuan, allowing him to place Xiaonian in the crib next to the bed.

The crib was positioned closely to Yu Antong's bed, allowing him to turn and observe Xiaonian.

Without adults fussing over him, the little one lay there quietly. His chubby legs occasionally kicked left and right, and before long, his eyes began to droop in sleepiness.

Yu Antong looked up in surprise at Xing Lixuan and whispered, "He's really fallen asleep."

"Mm." Xing Lixuan responded with composed affirmation.

"Our little chubby fellow spends his days eating, playing, or sleeping. After caring for him for two days, I've grasped his routine."

"As long as no one is playing with him, he'll fall asleep quickly. Quite an easy baby to care for."

"Oh!" Yu Antong exclaimed, suddenly recalling something. As he was about to lie down, he slowly sat up.

Xing Lixuan inquired, "What's wrong?"

Lowering his voice so as not to wake Xiaonian, Yu Antong said, "Could you bring the weighing scale? I haven't weighed myself since his birth."

He was curious to see if he'd put on any weight.

Xing Lixuan fetched the digital scale and placed it by the bed, assisting Yu Antong onto it.

The numbers flickered a few times before settling on 65.2kg.

Eyes wide in disbelief, Yu Antong exclaimed, "Is this scale broken?"

Even as he said it, he knew it couldn't be. After all, the scale had been accurate when used just a day before his delivery.

"There must be something wrong with how I'm standing on it!"

Shifting his weight and stepping off and on again, the reading persisted at 65.2kg. Unwavering and infuriatingly precise!

That meant he'd gained over ten kilograms since before his pregnancy!

Silently, Yu Antong, with a face reminiscent of his son's round chubby cheeks, slowly settled back onto the bed.

Holding back a chuckle upon seeing Yu Antong's solemn expression, Xing Lixuan said, "You were less active during your pregnancy. A little weight gain is normal. You'll lose it in a few days. Besides, your current weight is still light. I'm over 70kg. Being too thin isn't healthy."

Eyeing Xing Lixuan for a moment, Yu Antong retorted, "All your weight is muscle. How can you compare? Plus, you're so much taller and larger than me."

His once slender waist, his chiseled face! Gone, all gone!

Xing Lixuan pulled him close, planting a soft kiss on his pouty lips. "You're beautiful no matter what, don't overthink it."

Yu Antong let out a semi-mocking sigh, "Alas! I'm no longer that universally adored handsome young man. If those online who commented on my weight see me now, they'd definitely laugh. They used to call me 'hubs' and 'handsome young man', but now they just mock my weight!"

Xing Lixuan's voice held a dangerous edge, "Are you really that keen on others calling you 'hubs'?"

Yu Antong: "..."

"Um..." Yu Antong stumbled for a moment, then boldly retorted, "Is that the main issue here? The point is that they're mocking my weight!"

Xing Lixuan gave Yu Antong's bottom a playful pinch as a playful punishment. "I don't mind your weight. A little extra is even better; feels great to hold."

Nestled in Xing Lixuan's arms, Yu Antong whined, "Meanie! Always bullying me. You don’t cherish me anymore."

The way Yu Antong looked at Xing Lixuan had an alluring pull, causing a stir in Xing Lixuan's heart.

In terms of seduction, Xing Lixuan was nowhere near Yu Antong's level.

He was beginning to regret teasing Yu Antong just now.

With a deep kiss, he warned, "Behave!"

Dizzied by Xing Lixuan's passionate kiss, Yu Antong huffed and left a trail of kisses and a bite mark on his neck.

It was this man who provoked him first, and now he's putting the blame on him. Seriously!

"You naughty thing! I'll bite you to death!"

Overwhelmed by Yu Antong's cuteness, Xing Lixuan ruffled his hair, gently saying, "Stop it. My parents will be here soon and might see."

Yu Antong froze.

Oh no! He forgot that Xing Lixuan's parents were coming over. What would they think if they saw those marks on Xing Lixuan's neck?

Luckily, their attention was focused on their grandson. They barely even acknowledged their own son.

After dinner, Xing Lixuan's parents took over looking after Yu Antong and the baby, allowing Xing Lixuan to attend to company matters.

Yu Antong stayed in the hospital for another week, ensuring everything was alright before being discharged.

"Ah! Home at last!" Yu Antong exclaimed as he stepped out of the car. "It feels so good to be home."

Taking the baby in his arms, he spoke regardless of whether the child understood or not, "Son, we're home."

Babies change rapidly, looking different every day.

The little one was growing up, becoming even more adorable. His long eyelashes framed a pair of innocent, shiny black eyes.

A single gaze from him, and Yu Antong felt his heart melting.

"Mwah! Mwah! Mwah!" Yu Antong showered the baby's chubby face with kisses, tickling him into giggles, his tiny arms and legs flailing in joy.

Upon entering the house, in addition to the housemaid preparing meals, there was a smartly-dressed middle-aged woman. She was the postnatal caregiver hired by the Xing family.

Initially, they hadn't intended to hire a postnatal caregiver, thinking they could manage on their own. In reality, a newborn baby is quite demanding. Roughly every two hours, the baby needs feeding, and diapers frequently need changing.

It's manageable during the day, but the nights truly test one's endurance.

Given the advanced age of Mr. and Mrs. Xing, it wouldn't be right to make them bear the brunt of the work. Yu Antong was still recuperating and needed ample rest.

Thus, most of the caregiving responsibility fell on Xing Lixuan.

In an effort to better take care of Yu Antong, Xing Lixuan opted to work remotely. During their hospital stay, he was swamped during the day and hardly got any rest at night.

Yu Antong, feeling sympathetic, decided to hire a postnatal caregiver.

They had her come directly to their home, rather than the hospital, as he was about to be discharged.

It must be said, with the help of the postnatal caregiver, things became significantly easier. The caregiver stayed with the baby in his nursery during the night, allowing Xing Lixuan to finally hold his wife close in bed.

Although they couldn't be intimate just yet, just holding Yu Antong made Xing Lixuan feel profoundly content. He whispered affectionately against her forehead, "Goodnight, my love."

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