"Tongtong, Lixuan, are you two ready?" Mrs. Xing, holding the weighty baby Xiao Nian, called out to the two dawdling fathers, "It's time to leave."

Xing Lixuan's composed voice came through the door, "Coming."

Mrs. Xing went downstairs with her grandson, playfully saying, "Today's our Xiao Nian's one-month celebration. What's with these daddies, taking so long? If they don't hurry, we'll leave without them. Should we?"

Mrs. Xing teased Xiao Nian, drawing giggles and squirms from him, his eyes squinting into lines and his toothless mouth wide open in joy.

"Are we doing good, little one? Why so happy~?"

Upstairs, Xing Lixuan was "held back" by Yu Antong. Lixuan, with his consistent dressing style, had simply chosen a tailored suit for their son's celebration. But Yu Antong was the reason for the delay.

"Hurry up, stop being so picky. Mom's already rushing us."

"It's the first time I'm going out since staying home for so long, and it's for our son's celebration. With so many guests coming, I have to look my best."

Yu Antong changed out of one formal suit into another, asking, "How about this one?"

Xing Lixuan, gazing at Yu Antong's slender waist and still-plump rear, answered deeply, "Handsome."

Over the month, Yu Antong carefully managed his diet and exercise, almost returning to his pre-pregnancy physique.

Everywhere else, he lost weight, but his rear retained its fullness, even more enticing in fitted clothing.

While Lixuan complimented every outfit, he secretly wished Antong wouldn't wear any of them, as they were all too tempting. But he also realized that seeing him in nothing at all would be worse. He almost wanted to hide him away from prying eyes.

Oblivious to Lixuan's slightly possessive thoughts, Antong protested, "You say that for every suit! Can't you give some constructive feedback?"

Antong twirled in front of the mirror, deciding this was his favorite outfit.

A black and white casual shirt paired with dark trousers made him look sophisticated, yet youthful.

Transitioning from Yu Anmu back to Yu Antong, he felt like the most dazzling person on the street!

Once Yu Antong was ready, the family set off for the hotel owned by Jiang Yue Group to celebrate Xiao Nian's one-month milestone.

From the very beginning, Yu Antong and Xing Lixuan had no intention of hiding the existence of Xiaonian. The reason they hadn’t announced earlier was Yu Antong didn't want outsiders to notice his appearance during pregnancy, and Xing Lixuan didn't want excessive attention on Yu Antong. Hence, they both kept it a secret.

But after Xiaonian's birth, it was essential for everyone to know that he was their child. Announcing it themselves prevented unnecessary speculations.

As a result, many were invited to the full-month celebration. Holding Xiaonian, Xing Lixuan greeted the guests with open arms.

"Such an adorable young master! Congratulations, CEO Xing and CEO Yu on your precious son!"

"This little guy looks fantastic, inheriting the best from both of you."

All the attendees were prominent figures, each with high emotional intelligence. Beyond their initial surprise, they offered blessings and praises.

While the hotel buzzed with activity, the Xianren Banquet restaurant was equally lively.

"To celebrate my son's full month, everyone's meal at Xianren Banquet is on CEO Yu! All meals today are free of charge!"

Such a notice was placed at the entrance of every Xianren Banquet branch.

"Waiter, is the notice outside true? All meals today are free?" A couple who happened to pass by inquired.

It was only 9 a.m., and the restaurant had just opened with no customers yet.

"Yes," the waiter replied with a smile. "The free dining is from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can take a number now, and we'll reserve a spot for you."

Seizing such a great opportunity, and noticing others gathering around, the young man quickly took a number and left to continue shopping with his girlfriend.

"Now, you can order whatever you want. It's our lucky day! Thanks to you insisting on coming out today, maybe we should buy a lottery ticket on our way back to school."

Both being students, they seldom treated themselves to Xianren Banquet. This unlimited free meal was a rare treat.

However, he noticed his girlfriend, a big fan of Xianren Banquet, was unusually silent and seemed perplexed.

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"Honey, what's on your mind? You're even overlooking your favorite Xianren Banquet?"

The girlfriend said, "It's not right. The notice says it's CEO Yu's son's full month. Isn't CEO Yu of Xianren Banquet, Yu Antong? How can Yu Antong have a son?"

"Why can't he have a son?" The boyfriend was more into the food and wasn't very updated.

But his girlfriend was a loyal viewer of "The Chef Is Here!" She had re-watched the show multiple times, especially the interactions between Yu Antong and Xing Lixuan, always getting thrilled by their love story.

Now she was being told that Yu Antong had a son?

Was their romance on the show just for show? Were there untold secrets in this elite circle?

All she could think of was Yu Antong having a child with another woman.

She became increasingly disappointed. She had thought they were a rare, genuinely in-love power couple. This revelation dampened her spirits.

She felt so down that even the prospect of a free meal at Xianren Banquet couldn't cheer her up.

"Oh, you have no idea," the girl explained impatiently to her boyfriend. "Yu Antong's partner is also a man. They've even been on a show together, acting so lovey-dovey..."

Before she could finish, her phone rang. It was her wealthy roommate who loved to travel. Even on a short two-day weekend, she'd jet off somewhere, making her feel envious.

She answered the video call, "Hey, have you landed?"

"Just got to the hotel and dropped off my luggage," her roommate said, a mix of excitement and frustration in her voice. "You won't believe what happened to me!"

The girl replied in a subdued tone, "I had quite the surprise too, something you'd never guess."

Although they came from different backgrounds, the two girls shared a strong bond, particularly over their shared admiration for Yu Antong and Xing Lixuan. Whenever something happened related to the duo, they'd eagerly share the news.

"Let me go first!" the roommate exclaimed, "The hotel staff told me that in celebration of their boss's son's full moon (a month after birth), all guests staying today will have their room and board expenses waived!"

Immersed in the shock of Yu Antong having a son, the girl wasn't initially paying full attention. But something felt off. Why did she and her roommate both encounter promotions celebrating a child's full moon?

Hesitantly, she asked, "Which hotel are you staying at?"

"That's the kicker!" the roommate continued, "At first, I thought how lucky I was. But then I remembered I’m staying at a hotel under the Jiang Yue Group. The head of Jiang Yue Group is Xing Lixuan!"

The girl was genuinely stunned.

"What's happening? This can't be a dream," she murmured.

"Shocked, right? I had the same expression," her roommate said, noticing her friend's disbelief. "I even clarified if they meant Xing Lixuan was the boss they were referring to, and they confirmed it!"

"It's unbelievable!" the roommate exclaimed indignantly. "Men are just... infuriating! You see how lovingly Xing Lixuan acts towards Yu Antong on the show. Yet, he has a child with someone else! Is it some royal legacy thing? I'm furious. All those genuine moments on 'Kitchen God' – wasted! There’s not one decent man out there!"

"Hold on a sec," the girl interjected, "Let me tell you something."

"Go on," the roommate said, suppressing her anger.

The girl started, "I passed by Xianren Banquet earlier, and to celebrate Yu Antong's son's full moon, they’re also offering meals on the house."

The roommate paused, "..."

After a moment of dumbfounded silence, the roommate said, "What’s actually going on? You're smarter, help me figure this out!"

The girl replied, "I can't. My brain just took a vacation."

Turning to her clueless boyfriend, she said, "Pinch me. I need to know if this is a dream."

A second later, she exclaimed in pain, "Ouch! That hurt! I said pinch, not kill! If you want to break up, just say it!"

Through the phone, her roommate commented, "You have your boyfriend with you. I won't intrude. I'll go online to see what's happening. We'll talk later."

When she checked online, the topic of Yu Antong and Xing Lixuan having a child was already the talk of the town.

"I thought there was a betrayal on one side, but both are celebrating? I'm baffled. What's actually going on?"

"Have they mutually agreed to find a surrogate?"

"No matter how you look at it, they couldn't have conceived the child together."

"Hold on! My friend, hearing you say that gives me a bold theory."

"I've got a daring thought too!"

"As bold as one dares, as fruitful as the earth yields. Friends, voice your audacious ideas without hesitation."

"Raise of hands, I suspect the child is Yu An Tong's biological offspring."

"First thought: How is that possible? Second thought: Wow, it might be!"

"Damn! Considering how Yu An Tong gained weight recently and adamantly denied it..."

"I've done the math. He began gaining weight in April after appearing on a show, had a noticeable belly by June, and now, by the end of October, the child is a month old. It adds up!"

"Has Yu An Tong been absent all this time because he was giving birth?"

"In the midst of existential doubt, please refrain from disturbing."

"With everything you've said, I'm beginning to be convinced."

While netizens were abuzz with discussions, Yu An Tong, having finished his banquet, returned home, kicked off his shoes, and collapsed on the bed without a care.

"So exhausted. Our little stinker grows heavier day by day. Holding him has made my arms so sore. Honey, please give me a massage."

Xin Li Xuan, massaging his arms, said with concern, "Who told you to keep holding him non-stop? You wouldn't even set him down for a bit. You had it coming."

Yu An Tong grumbled, "He's so adorable. If I'm not careful, what if someone steals him away?"

Recently, Yu An Tong, while lounging at home, has been engrossed in novels where the protagonist's life gets swapped due to mistaken identities, making him paranoid about leaving Xiao Nian unattended in today's bustling crowd, fearing he might be snatched.

He can't afford to lose the intelligent and delightful treasure he fought so hard to bring into this world.

"Always overthinking," Xin Li Xuan laughed. "Couldn't you let me hold him? Who could possibly snatch him from my grip?"

"Our son has started recognizing faces, right? He loves being in my arms; he's unhappy when others hold him."

Recently, Xiao Nian has begun to recognize people, showing a clear preference for Yu An Tong. Every time Yu An Tong holds him, his face lights up with joy. Not even his diaper-changing dad, Xin Li Xuan, gets this kind of reception.

Grandma Xin never missed an opportunity to praise Xiao Nian's intelligence, beaming with pride, "Other kids start recognizing faces around three or four months. Our little gem is truly remarkable!"

While he doesn’t fuss when others hold him and occasionally offers a polite smile, more often than not, he appears displeased, a little frown on his face.

If Yu An Tong is nearby, Xiao Nian consistently turns his head toward him, waving his chubby arms, seemingly pleading for his father's rescue.

His little expressions are enough to send the whole family into fits of laughter.

Author's Note: Netizen comments: "Such a variety of dog food!"

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