Because I Cannot Hurt You

"Shut up."

Xinyi blushed. "Yes, Grandpa."

"I see, I see."

His expression didn\'t show it, but he was overwhelmed by the news.

My great-granddaughter…

He still remembered it as if it was yesterday. The news of her first pregnancy had, of course, made him extremely happy. But in the next moment, he also knew what had happened. Somewhere or the other, he always blamed himself for making Xinyi go through that. Had he not made Zhiyuan drunk and forced that night, Xinyi wouldn\'t have suffered.

But now the atmosphere was completely different. Xinyi smiled. "Grandpa, you look so cute when you are happy."

He gave her a cold stare. "Who are you calling cute?"

"You," she chuckled.

"I am the great Han Huizhong. I am not cute."

"You look cuter when you deny it."

He gritted his teeth. "Hmph. I will let this go since we came to know such good news today. We need to celebrate. Let\'s get some cake on our way back home."

Her mouth twitched. "You just want a reason to eat sweet things, right?"

"Don\'t expose me, granddaughter-in-law."

The door opened once again, and the rest of the family gathered too.

Xia Liqin eagerly hugged her. "Oh my God Xinyi. We just heard the news! Congratulations! I am so happy…" her eyes teared up in joy.

Han Tian also clasped his hands together in the fervor. And more so because they weren\'t there during her first pregnancy. They had missed the whole period because of his and Xia Liqin\'s differences. They couldn\'t be there for their first grandchild, and the guilt always remained in their hearts.

But Han Tian promised to himself that for his second grandchild now, he would be the most doting grandfather in this world! Plus, he was sure that it would be a girl, so he even was more hyped.

Xia Liqin\'s gaze met his, and they stiffened for a second. When they heard the news for the first time, they were so happy that they hugged each other in a flow of excitement.

Now there was a sense of awkwardness between them.

Zizi pushed Han Tian away and dove into a hug. "Xinyi!!! I am gonna be an Aunt again!"

Han Tian\'s mouth twitched. Zhiyuan looked at him and dryly smiled.

Yeah you feel now what I do.

"Omg! I have so many things to do. I have so much shopping to do for my niece! Where should I start? Clothes? Shoes? Sweaters? Caps? Or cute jewellery? Gosh, it\'s so difficult! I am gonna empty all of Yunru\'s wallet."

She felt a tap on her head. "Hey!"

Yunru, carrying Siying in his hands, said, "What is this about looting me in broad daylight?"

"It\'s for your niece! Will you be stingy? You have to be a generous uncle!"

He smiled. "Of course, I will be a generous uncle. But I doubt how much of that money will you actually spend on my niece\'s shopping?"

She flared. "What do you mean!?"

"There are high chances you will get carried away and do your own shopping, Princess."

"Y-You…of course I won\'t! Who do you think I am?"

"A shopaholic."

"..."

"Mama!" Siying flailed his hands towards her. "Mama, is my little sister coming soon?"

Xinyi chuckled. "Yes."

His pure eyes sparkled with delight. "I will be a big brother?"

"Yes."

Siying jumped towards her for a hug. Han Huizhong smacked him on his head. "Careful! Don\'t hurt your Mama and sister!"

"I will not! I will always protect my sister!" He declared. He curiously looked at her belly. "Is my sister really here?"

"Yes."

"But your belly is so small. How will my sister fit?"

Everybody laughed at his innocent question.

Zhiyuan said, "Well she is gonna slowly grow in her belly for nine months, and then she will finally be with us."

He widened his eyes. "Mama\'s tummy will grow big?"

She chuckled. "Yes."

Yunru ruffled his head. "And at that time, you will have to help your Mama a lot. It will become difficult for her to walk around, so you have to be her support."

"En!"

Soo Enlai hit his son\'s friend from the back. "Who are you to lecture him on parental support? As if you care about your father at all!"

His brow twitched. "Dad, what did I do now?"

"You don\'t love me at all like Xinyi does. That\'s what the problem is!" He harshly pushed Yunru away, who joined in the abandoned team of Zhiyuan and Han Tian.

They silently nodded at him.

Welcome buddy.

Soo Enlai sat on the other side of the bed and looked at her with tears in his eyes. "I cannot believe this. I am gonna be a grandfather again. And once again, it\'s from you. If I rely on Yunru, I might have never gotten this joy!" He sobbed. "As always, sons are useless!"

Yunru choked.

Dad! Is this the thing you say in front of the Princess\'s family!?

But they didn\'t look fazed at all.

Han Huizhong even sneered at Zizi. "What are you doing, Zizi? Hurry up and give us the good news too."

Zizi blushed hard. "You…We-we haven\'t even gotten formally engaged yet…"

Han Tian quickly nodded. "Yes, yes, she is-"

"Shut up, Tian!" He scowled at him. "Who asked you to speak in between?"

"..."

Han Huizhong looked back at her. "So? How is your engagement or marriage connected with my great-grandchild?"

"..."

"And when did you start to think about society norms?" He sneered. "You always did whatever you wanted anyway. This doesn\'t suit you at all."

Zizi coughed hard.

"Just get pregnant already and join in the fun."

!!!

As everybody was busy talking to Xinyi, Zhiyuan and Yunru shared glances. They slightly nodded and stepped out of the ward.

Zhiyuan shut the door and asked, "You found Mrs. An right? Did you get any evidence in our favor?"

"Not until now. It\'s even hard to prove her fake driving license.. Somebody is trying very hard to prove she is Long Qiu."