Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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Qi Qi thought about it and said considerately, “Okay.”
Jiang Mochen pinched his face, “Qi Qi is so good.”
Qi Qi smiled sweetly at him.
Jiang Mochen called Mother Jiang in front of Qi Qi and asked her if Yan Yan could travel far away at his age?
Mother Jiang asked him, “What are you going to do?”
“Qingchi is filming recently, and their crew will not have a holiday for the New Year. I plan to take Qi Qi to their crew to reunite with him. Qi Qi wants Yan Yan to go with us. I’m worried that Yan Yan is too young to travel far, so I asked you.”
“Oh,” Mother Jiang nodded, “Of course you can, but can you take care of Yan Yan? Or I’ll go with you.”
“That’s not necessary, otherwise there will only be dad and sister left at home.”
“Then let them live their lives, and we live ours.”
“That’s not good, right?”
“What’s wrong with that? Can you take care of a child? If Yan Yan cries and makes a fuss, do you know what to do? It’s decided. Call me when you leave.”
Jiang Mochen was speechless and then he heard the phone suddenly hung up. How could it be decided? He clearly didn’t agree, okay?! Jiang Mochen had a headache and helplessly called his mother again, but his mother was so smart that she pretended not to hear and didn’t answer the call at all. Jiang Mochen sent her another WeChat message, but she didn’t even look at it, as if she was determined to follow them.
Seeing him sigh helplessly, Qi Qi thought that Yan Yan couldn’t go. He didn’t want to make Jiang Mochen unhappy because of his insistence, so he grabbed his hand and persuaded him, “It’s okay, father. If Yan Yan really can’t go, then don’t let him go for now. We’ll wait until he’s older and then take him there. Don’t be unhappy.”
Jiang Mochen touched his face, “Son, the problem now is not whether your brother wants to go or not, it’s that your grandma wants to go. Dad is really tired.”
Qi Qi was a little confused, “Grandma?”
“Yes, so your old father is now thinking about how to make your grandma give up this idea?”
Qi Qi puffed his cheeks and tried hard to help him think about this problem.
Jiang Mochen looked at his serious expression and couldn’t help but hold him on his lap. In fact, the answer was very simple. Just leave Yan Yan here. But Qi Qi was right. This was the first New Year after Yan Yan was born. It didn’t make sense for the three of them to celebrate the New Year together but leave Yan Yan here. They were a family of four and should spend this New Year together, even if Yan Yan was still very young.
When Jiang Mochen first decided to go visit Yan Qingchi with Qi Qi to celebrate the New Year together and give him a surprise, he never thought that things would develop in this direction – the Jiang family’s New Year trip.
Jiang Xingchen said from the other end of the phone, “Anyway, I haven’t been out for the New Year for a long time, so it’s a good time to go out for some fun.”
“Excuse me, sister, but the place where Qingchi is filming is just a small town. It’s not a tourist town, it’s just an ordinary town. What are you going to do there?”
“Just think of it as a return to nature and breathe some fresh air. You know, the air quality in City X is so bad recently. It’s time to go out for a walk.”
Jiang Mochen pressed his temple helplessly, “Dad, do you think so too?”
“Yeah.”
“Okay.” Jiang Mochen hung up the phone, thinking that by then, there would probably be no more surprises, and Yan Qingchi would probably only be frightened when he saw their big family.
However, things were far more complicated than he thought. During the meal, Qi Qi said to him crisply, “Dad, Yan Yan wants to go with us too. Can you bring Yan Yan with you? Yan Yan wants to spend the New Year with his mother?”
Jiang Mochen paused, “Did Yan Yan tell you?”
Qi Qi nodded, “Yan Yan wanted to ask me out to play in a few days, but I said I couldn’t go. He asked me why, and I said I wanted to see my dad. He asked if he could go with us as he wanted to see his mom.” Jiang Mochen thought about it.
There were already so many people, so it was certainly not a problem to bring Bo Yan with him. However, “I have to ask Yan Yan’s dad about this. Did Yan Yan tell his dad?”
“He said he would talk to him when his father comes back in the evening. But he let me tell you first.”
Jiang Mochen picked up food for him with his chopsticks. “Yan Yan wants to go with us. Of course there is no problem. If his father is willing, then we will take him. If his father is not willing, then we can only let him stay here and celebrate the New Year with his father.”
Qi Qi felt a little pitiful for Yan Yan after hearing what he said. After swallowing the food with great difficulty, he asked Jiang Mochen anxiously, “Is it true that Yan Yan can only celebrate the New Year with either his mom or dad?”
Jiang Mochen thought for a while and said, “In theory, that’s the case.”
“What do you mean by in theory?” Qi Qi didn’t understand.
Jiang Mochen explained to him, “You are right. In most cases, he can only celebrate the New Year with either his father or mother.”
“Then Yan Yan is very pitiful. Dad, mom and baby should celebrate the New Year together.”
Jiang Mochen smiled and rubbed his hair.
Qi Qi felt sorry for his little friend, “It would be great if Yan Yan could also celebrate the New Year with both his mom and dad.” He looked at Jiang Mochen and counted on his fingers, “Qi Qi can celebrate the New Year with dad, father, and Yan Yan, but Yan Yan can only celebrate the New Year with either dad or mom. Qi Qi has two more than Yan Yan.”
“So is Qi Qi happy?”
Qi Qi nodded, “Qi Qi is happy, but Qi Qi also wants Yan Yan to be happy.”
“But, this is Yan Yan’s family business, there is nothing we can do.”
Qi Qi lowered his eyelashes sadly when he heard this, and after a long time, he suddenly turned around and hugged Jiang Mochen.
Jiang Mochen was puzzled. Qi Qi looked up and smiled at him, saying softly, “Qi Qi is so happy. Qi Qi doesn’t have to choose only one. I am so happy, hehe.”
Jiang Mochen lowered his head and touched his forehead. “Yes, my Qi Qi is the happiest baby in the world.”
Qi Qi shyly buried his head in his arms and smiled happily.
Bo Yan finally joined their New Year visiting team, not only him, but also his father Bo Feng.
Jiang Mochen was a little confused. “Yan Yan is going there to reunite with his mother. What do you want to do? Reunite with Director Fu?”
“How is that possible?” Bo Feng refused to admit it on the other end of the phone. “Is it okay if I don’t go? If I don’t go, this kid will run away from home with his turtle again. The end of the year is the time when all kinds of lawless elements are rushing to increase sales. If he goes to the train station at this time, it’s simply delivering goods to the door.”
“Why is he going to the train station?” Jiang Mochen was puzzled.
“Sleeping at the train station.” Bo Feng was so tired, “He told me all day last night that he was going to sleep at the train station. He’s still going to sleep at the train station? Does he know where the train station is? This bast**d is really pissing me off.”
“So you agreed?”
“Otherwise, let him sleep at the train station.”
“Then why don’t you just let him go with me? Why do you also go?”
“If I hand the child to you during the New Year and leave him alone, my parents will break my legs if they find out. It’s better for me to go with you.”
“Then I think Director Fu will be surprised to see Yan Yan and horrified to see you.”
Bo Feng was dissatisfied. “You have been to school, right? You are a pedantic person. I don’t care whether she is surprised or horrified. Anyway, I am not going for her. I am just going to take care of my son.”
“Okay, then we’ll contact each other.”
It was not until two days before the New Year that Fu Minzhi finally realized that the New Year was approaching. She made some arrangements for the crew. No one would shoot on New Year’s Eve. They would have a day off and have dinner together in the evening. Those who wanted to leave could do so, but they had to be back before their shooting time the next day.
Yan Qingchi was too lazy to bother. One day’s round trip from here to City X was obviously not enough, so he might as well stay in the hotel and rest. He told Jiang Mochen about his thoughts, and Jiang Mochen understood, “I think so too. You should have a good rest and film well. When you are done and return home, we will meet naturally.”
“Where is Qi Qi? Why didn’t I see him?” Yan Qingchi asked.
“He’s playing with Yan Yan. Qi Qi is now reflecting on himself three times a day. Have I said good morning to my brother today? Have I played with my brother today? Have I said good night to my brother today? None of them can be missing.”
Yan Qingchi couldn’t help laughing, “I knew Qi Qi would be a good brother. He is really a little sweetheart.”
“Yeah, I was worried that Qi Qi would not like having another child in the family, but it turned out that he was the one who cares about him the most. He remembers him wherever he goes.” Jiang Mochen shook his head, “This may be fate. They are destined to be brothers in this life.” He thought about it, and added, “Just like us, we are destined to be husband and wife.”
Yan Qingchi was amused by his words, “This turn is too abrupt, Mr. Jiang.”
“It’s okay as long as the meaning is right.”
Yan Qingchi looked at him, and as he looked at him, he felt that he missed him a little, “I asked Director Fu the other day, I may not be able to finish shooting until early April.”
“Normal shooting cycle.” Jiang Mochen commented.
“So we have to wait until April to see each other.”
“It’s okay, I’ll wait for you to come back.”
“Don’t go back with me, you have to start filming again.”
Jiang Mochen thought for a while, “I shouldn’t be in a hurry to film this year, but I may take on a variety show with you.”
“Ah?”
“Guan Mei said a while ago that several variety shows have invited you early, and she selected a few for me to watch. I think one of the travel and competition variety shows is pretty good, suitable for you and also for us together.”
“But don’t you refuse to be a regular on this kind of reality show?”
“I didn’t accept it before because it was unnecessary. Now I want to accept it because I want to give fans a shot in advance. The two of us will appear as partners on this kind of variety show together, then we will definitely have close contact and there will definitely be more CP fans. In this way, when we go public, my fans and your fans will not be too surprised, and there will be more people supporting us.”
Yan Qingchi looked at him, “Why do I feel that you have been secretly paving the way for us to go public since the Golden Osmanthus Award?”
“Isn’t that good? After all, we have to go public anyway.”
“Isn’t it too early?”
“No.” Jiang Mochen said. He had received his engagement ring in May last year and had kept it in his drawer, waiting for the right time.
They didn’t choose a date when they got their marriage certificate. They just picked a date that was closest to a wedding date on the calendar and got the certificate just like that. This was something Jiang Mochen regretted to this day. If he knew that he would end up liking Yan Qingchi so much, he would definitely choose a good day.
So in order to avoid regrets in the future, he had been choosing the day to propose very carefully. He considered New Year’s Day and Valentine’s Day, but finally decided on June, Yan Qingchi’s birthday.
He once received the most touching surprise and the best gift in the world on his birthday. He would always remember the throbbing feeling he felt when he saw Yan Qingchi that day, and remember that on that day, they conceived Yan Yan.
Therefore, he also hoped that Yan Qingchi could receive a gift on his birthday that he would remember forever, so that when he recalled it in the future, he could still happily say, “My birthday is indeed the happiest day.”
The next step after the proposal should be his wedding to Yan Qingchi. This time, he wanted to make it a big one so that everyone would know that they were a couple, applaud them, and bless them. But between these two steps, there was a crucial link, which was to make it public online – to make it public that they liked each other, that they had obtained a marriage certificate, and that they really intended to live a good life together.
Jiang Mochen had planned everything, and everything was ready except for the east wind. He needed this east wind to help him blow, so that after he made his announcement public, there would be more support and fewer opposition. He was lucky, and he found it soon – “Best Partner”, a large-scale outdoor reality show. Two people were paired up in a group and traveled together to many cities around the world. While enjoying the delicious food and beautiful scenery, they competed with other groups of partners in the game links.
Jiang Mochen was very satisfied, this was it.
Yan Qingchi felt really surprised by his impatience, but he really didn’t like this kind of underground relationship, especially since they already had two children. However, “That has to wait until I win the award. If not, I won’t make it public yet.”
“Then I think it will be soon. With Director Fu, you will definitely win an award for this film.”
“You said the same thing last time for the Best Newcomer award!” Yan Qingchi reminded him.
“That’s normal. In my heart, you’re so outstanding, so naturally all the awards should belong to you.” Jiang Mochen put on his 1500-meter filter again.
Yan Qingchi was helpless, “So what you said is no longer of reference value, President Jiang.”
“Baby, I believe in you.” Jiang Mochen said gently.
“I only believe in facts.” Yan Qingchi said coldly.
Jiang Mochen smiled and said, “Okay, let’s talk about it after we make it public. But it’s always a good idea to be prepared in advance, don’t worry.”
Yan Qingchi agreed with him on this point. After all, Jiang Mochen was more knowledgeable in this circle than himself.
“So are we going to record that variety show?”
“Wait a few days when you are not busy, then Guan Mei will talk to you about this. You can see if you like it. If you like it, we will record it.”
“If I don’t like it, then we won’t record it?” Yan Qingchi teased him.
“Yes.” Jiang Mochen said gently.
“Then I should like it.” Yan Qingchi smiled, “After all, you seem to like it very much.”
Jiang Mochen looked at him, “So, you like me?”
Yan Qingchi smiled, “No, yes, so I should go to bed, good night, Mr. Jiang.” After he said that, he hung up the video call.
However, not long after, WeChat rang. Yan Qingchi opened it and saw Jiang Mochen’s message, “Good night, Madam Jiang.”
At this time, Yan Qingchi didn’t know that two days later, in this small town, in another hotel, he would hear Jiang Mochen say to him, “Good night, and Happy New Year!”
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