"Inviting everyone here today is not just for a meal, but also because I want to say something."
The empty living room is no longer the same as before, and the soft leather sofa is full of guests for the first time.
Zhong Leyi sat in the center with a smile. Yu Tian, who was walking towards the coffee table, was holding a large plate with seven small cups filled with yellow tea.
Wang Xiaohong, Fan Mengru, Wang Xue......
The core figures of Leying Law Firm were all invited to Zhong Leyi's home in the name of a small gathering.
"In the next period of time, I'm afraid I will have to continue to rely on Sister Wang for the daily work of the law firm."
The girl touched her belly with one hand, her face filled with tenderness.
"I'm going to take a long vacation."
"..."
Wang Xiaohong, the front desk pillar of Leying Law Firm, remained silent, lowered her head and took a sip of tea on the table, patiently waiting for Zhong Leyi's next post.
She watched Zhong Leyi step by step from an intern to the stage, and she had no doubts about her ability.
What could make Zhong Leyi take such a long leave in a prosperous law firm?
What is the opportunity that makes Zhong Leyi, the powerful stock-holding boss, willing to take a back seat?
She only thought briefly for a few dozen seconds before the girl gave her answer.
"I'm pregnant, so I'm fine for this period of time, but after that... I'll just have to leave it to you all."
The wind gently bites the arteries of Chunri, and she can see the joy in her eyes.
"ha?"
Wang Xiaohong was stunned for a moment, and then immediately responded, "Congratulations! I know the doctor from Jiangcheng General Hospital, and I will introduce him to you when the time comes."
During her years as a judge, Wang Xiaohong has accumulated many connections in various walks of life.
But thinking about it on the other hand, this is not just Zhong Leyi’s child, the future baby’s father’s surname is Gu!
Does Gu Yun, who has so many magical powers, still need to introduce himself to doctors?
Sure enough, Zhong Leyi pursed her lips and smiled, shaking her head: "Don't worry, Sister Wang, all subsequent examinations have been booked in advance."
"I will leave the work to you now, and I won't care about anything else. I will be a carefree little girl for a few months~"
In the law firm, Fan Mengru, who was closest to Zhong Leyi on weekdays, took a few steps closer and touched her still flat belly with a subtle expression.
"I never expected that the little sister I teased every day would be pregnant before me..."
"Hahahahaha, Sister Meng Ru, don't compare with me on this point. Your boyfriend works in the Paradise Group and works overtime every day. How can he have time to go home and pay the public salary!"
"Disgusting!"
After showing off their current situation to everyone, the few golden flowers in the law firm quickly restored their playful atmosphere.
Not only Zhong Leyi's roommates, but also the older sisters were also surprised.
Pregnant at such a young age?
Are you still planning to give birth?
Everyone's surprise only lasted for a short while, and they were relieved when they thought of the child's father.
"Leyi, when are you going to get married? We have to prepare red envelopes for everyone."
In the end, Wang Xiaohong, who was relatively traditional, spoke up and asked on behalf of everyone else.
After all, in the eyes of most Chinese people, the decision to become pregnant and prepare to have a baby means that two people are about to complete the marriage formalities and form a new family.
This is almost an irreversible ritual.
You can get on the bus first and then pay for the ticket, but you cannot not pay for it.
"This may have to wait. Gu Yun is not yet twenty-two years old~"
Zhong Leyi smiled brightly and pointed out the child's father generously, with the corners of her mouth forming a crescent moon.
"But I definitely can't run away. Everyone works hard, and I can pack a thicker bag when the time comes!"
...
"you are back."
That night, a slightly drunk Zhong Leyi stood on the right side of the entrance and patted the man's dusty shoulder with one hand.
At that moment, she seemed to represent tenderness itself.
"Well, I bought the earliest ticket and rushed back."
Gu Yun squatted half-crouched to untie his shoelaces and put on his slippers. Before he could stand up, he stretched out his hands to wrap his arms around his lover's waist and pressed his face against hers.
"Dong, dong, dong..."
"What are you talking about? The fetal heart is not beating right now, but it's not time yet."
Zhong Leyi chuckled, squinted her eyes and rubbed Gu Yun's messy hair, with a happy face.
"Really not? I heard it even while lying here!"
"Have you ever studied biology in high school?"
A finger tapped between Gu Yun's eyebrows.
"baby."
"Um?"
"I love you."
"How much love?"
The girl gently hugged the man's head and buried her chin in the fluffy hair.
She lowered her head and looked at her feet, then turned her head and looked out the window. A small beam of moonlight passed through the layers of curtains and fell on the shoulders of her lovers embracing each other.
"Do you only love, love the most, or... love them all?"
When the wind blows, the tails of the curtains swing, and the tiny spots of light on the girl's body are like ripples.
In a long and intimate relationship, there are always moments that are destined to become turning points.
For example, a dinner at a high-end restaurant on a special holiday, the first meeting after a long time away from home, or the end of important events such as a direct confession, a sudden proposal, etc. that can be used to test the intimacy of the relationship.
Until then, people can close their eyes and enjoy the gradually rising emotional intensity.
The frequency of chatting became more intensive, the terms of address became more intimate, the disputes suddenly broke out inexplicably and ended quickly with one party giving in, and there were some jealousies that made people even chuckle.
Although in such an intimate relationship, one party is avoiding it, while the other party is looking forward to taking the initiative.
But there are always some romantic moments that fill life, enough to make everyone tacitly keep silent about advancing the relationship.
However, when the Dunkirk moment comes, the ice that contains the cry of "give me an explanation" will be thrown into the sun and melt quickly.
She knows that the meeting with her lover will still be gentle and cordial, but there will be some subtle gestures, such as love like reaching into a trouser pocket, but hanging stiffly in the air instead of stretching to the bottom of the pocket.
It will make people realize that avoidance is no longer effective, and the desire to promote relationships can no longer lie dormant.
But she also knows that it is very difficult to push forward further. Without a big weapon, the relationship will definitely not heat up to this level in a short time.
So for a long time, restraint and performance were still the key words for getting along.
Unfortunately, even if no one wants it, some self-defeating things always happen over and over again.
For example, an unexpected meeting with two other girls.
Another example is the looming temptation and the tit-for-tat confrontation on the table.
Be it her or the senior who is three years older, everyone knows it clearly.
No one is willing to balance in a triangle relationship for a long time.
There is always someone who wants to break it all, no matter how.
After all, she already holds the big weapon in promoting the relationship.
