This year was not easy for Chen Pingjiang.
The family argued about where to spend the New Year.
Chen Pingjiang's suggestion was to go to Helsinki, Finland, to be with Ge Mengshi, after all, she left her homeland to bear Chen Pingjiang's child.
Chen Guangming shook his head:
"Last year we spent it with Old Yan's family. Even if we don't go this year, shouldn't we at least explain? Old Yan is also being transferred after the New Year."
The two old buddies always had a good relationship, often going fishing together.
Xu Fangjuan got angry remembering it, glaring at her son:
"Explain what? The year before last we went to the Maldives together, last year we spent it here together. If you say you're going back to your hometown for New Year this year, what if their family says they'll visit Tongcheng in the first lunar month to pay New Year's greetings? It's all this little brat's fault for causing me trouble."
Chen Pingjiang shrugged helplessly:
"If that's not possible, you all can celebrate New Year here, and I'll go alone."
"How can that be? What would we do at the Yan family's place without you?"
"How about we all go to Finland? I'll rush back on the second or third day of the lunar New Year, you all stay there for a while, and I'll go to the Yan family's place to pay New Year's greetings after I return."
Empress Dowager Xu thought for a moment and could only nod reluctantly.
They had to go to Finland; they hadn't met her parents yet, lest her parents say that the Chen family was insensible.
As soon as he thought about Ge Mengshi's due date being in mid-February, Chen Pingjiang's heart warmed.
His first child in two lives, bringing the most surprises and deepest emotions.
Early the next morning, the Chen family was bustling with activity.
"There's still a suitcase missing, not this one, the dark blue one, go find it quickly."
Hearing this, Chen Guangming quickly ran back to the bedroom to search.
Everything was ready by around 7 o'clock, and the family of three, with large and small suitcases, rushed to the airport.
"We're just going there for a short stay, not to live there,"
Chen Pingjiang said, shaking his head and smiling.
"What do you know? Many things in here are for the baby."
It was evident that Xu Fangjuan also greatly valued her upcoming grandson or granddaughter.
Li Fu did not accompany Chen Pingjiang to Europe; Chen Pingjiang gave him a holiday so he could spend the New Year well with his family.
She had traveled little in the past few months, and when she saw Chen Pingjiang again, Yin Zhen felt as if she had waited for many years.
Seeing her sister spacing out, Yin Hui quickly nudged her arm:
"Don't just stand there, we're about to take off."
"Oh, okay."
At this moment, Chen Pingjiang walked over with several red envelopes:
"Here, Happy New Year."
Yin Zhen was stunned:
"President Chen, are these for us?"
Chen Pingjiang suddenly felt that this young flight attendant wasn't very quick-witted.
He was holding red envelopes and wishing them a Happy New Year, and she still asked if they were for them.
After realizing, Yin Zhen blushed, took one of the bulging red envelopes, and said sweetly:
"Thank you, President Chen."
"It's nothing, you're helping us out during the New Year, and you can't even spend it at home because of us."
"Ah, it's no trouble, aren't there overtime wages anyway? Hehe."
Chen Pingjiang nodded:
"I'll go find the captain, you stay busy."
Chen Pingjiang gave each crew member a 10,000 yuan red envelope.
Although they had overtime pay and holiday subsidies for flying to foreign countries during the New Year, those were issued by the airline.
Chen Pingjiang felt he should also show his appreciation.
After the plane took off, Yin Zhen came over and asked:
"Chairman Chen, what would you like to drink?"
"Coke, thank you."
On the other side, Chen Guangming curiously examined the private jet in front of him.
The last time Chen Pingjiang bought a plane, he had gone along for a test ride, but it wasn't this one.
"I didn't expect it to have a bed, and it looks quite proper,"
Chen Guangming said, chuckling as he looked around and touched things.
Xu Fangjuan, however, didn't care about that; her focus was on the pair of flight attendant sisters.
"Chen Pingjiang, are you doing this on purpose? You found such pretty young girls again, and they're even twins."
Hearing his mother's words, Chen Pingjiang had an "I knew it" expression:
"The airline arranged it, I couldn't choose."
Seeing her son's impatient expression, Xu Fangjuan also had a headache:
"That girl's gaze at you is too obvious, you can't mess around anymore."
"I know, I know, don't worry."
After a half-hour flight, the plane once again arrived at Helsinki International Airport.
Naturally, Ge Mengshi's secretary, Dongdong, came to pick them up.
After watching Chen Pingjiang's family of three get into the car, Yin Zhen felt a sense of loss:
"My husband and mother-in-law are gone, I don't know when I'll see them again."
Her sister, Yin Hui, rolled her eyes:
"If you keep being such a love-struck fool, we'll probably lose our jobs."
"I know, but I can't help it."
Yin Zhen looked wistfully in the direction where the MPV disappeared.
"You'll see them again in a few days. Hurry up and finish up, then go find a hotel."
......
"The air here is good, and it's very quiet, just a bit too cold,"
Chen Guangming commented after getting into the car.
Helsinki had just finished snowing recently, and the entire world was covered in silver, exceptionally enchanting.
Empress Dowager Xu, however, disagreed:
"Isn't the air at our Zhongshan Villa good? And it's just as quiet. I think it's too far, it's too inconvenient to come all this way."
Chen Pingjiang, who was chatting with Dongdong, who was driving, also turned to look at the back row:
"The temperature here is only minus three or four degrees Celsius, much better than Northeast China, and there's heating indoors."
Dongdong was fine seeing Chen Pingjiang, but with the big boss's parents also in the car, she was incredibly nervous while driving.
When the car arrived at the villa, Ge Mengshi, with a big belly, and Father Ge and Mother Ge were already waiting at the entrance.
After getting out of the car, Chen Pingjiang smiled and opened his arms, walking towards Ge Mengshi.
Ge Mengshi's face was filled with a relieved smile after seeing Chen Pingjiang, and the love in her eyes melted.
These past few months had been quite difficult.
Women experience hormonal changes during pregnancy and often need their partner's companionship.
However, Chen Pingjiang wasn't around, and due to the time difference, even video calls were a hassle.
"You've worked hard."
Chen Pingjiang, ignoring everyone's gaze, slowly cupped Ge Mengshi's cheeks and kissed them, leaving a smudged face on Ge Mengshi.
"The elders are all here."
After the kiss, Chen Pingjiang said nonchalantly:
"They're here, so what?"
The elders from both families were a bit reserved and couldn't quite relax at their first meeting.
Fortunately, Chen Pingjiang introduced them to each other.
Father Ge and Mother Ge felt a slight sense of relief after seeing Xu Fangjuan and Chen Guangming.
It was clear that these two looked kind and probably wouldn't be difficult to deal with.
Chen Guangming's face was full of apology:
"I'm sorry, we adults were insensible, only coming to see Xiao Ge now, and making you two worry."
This was an attitude, and this attitude was more important than anything else.
Ge Bingyi immediately waved his hand with a smile:
"It's good you could come, it's good you could come, there's no need to say anything else."
On the other side, Xu Fangjuan also warmly took Mother Ge's hand:
"My dear in-law, I apologize to you on behalf of my child."
Mother Ge looked at the scene of the two families reuniting, her eyes slightly red.
Especially that "my dear in-law" made her feel a surge of emotion.
"Mother of Pingjiang, let's not mention it, as long as the children are happy."
If, initially, Chen Pingjiang and Ge Mengshi had gotten together out of wedlock, especially without a formal relationship, Father Ge and Mother Ge would certainly have been somewhat displeased, though they wouldn't have said it aloud.
But now, the Chen family traveling thousands of miles to see their daughter was enough to show their attitude, and that trace of unhappiness vanished like smoke.
Because even if the Chen family hadn't come, Ge Bingyi and Mother Ge couldn't have said anything; they could only swallow their bitterness.
Who could blame their daughter for being so resolute?
Ge Mengshi, feeling sentimental at the scene, secretly wiped her eyes, but Chen Pingjiang keenly caught it and quickly put his arm around her shoulder:
"Don't get too emotional and go into premature labor, that would scare me to death."
Empress Dowager Xu, who was chatting, heard the whisper and turned around to slap Chen Pingjiang's shoulder:
"Black mouth! What nonsense are you talking about?"
Chen Pingjiang winced from the slap.
After a round of greetings, everyone entered the villa, only to find that it had been decorated with a strong New Year's atmosphere.
Ge Bingyi laughed heartily:
"We might not even celebrate the New Year this lively back home. We put up all the couplets and 'fu' characters early yesterday morning."
While the elders were talking, Chen Pingjiang held Ge Mengshi's small hand and entered the bedroom.
After sitting down, he eagerly lay on her belly to listen carefully.
Ge Mengshi was amused by Chen Pingjiang's behavior.
After a while, Chen Pingjiang heard a faint heartbeat, very, very faint, barely discernible without careful listening.
For an instant, he felt the whole world was wondrous.
"It seems we'll be meeting our eldest princess soon."
Yes, their first child, or rather Chen Pingjiang's first child, was a girl.
Foreign countries aren't as strict as China; you can find out the baby's gender with an ultrasound.
In China, due to the preference for sons over daughters during certain periods, doctors are strictly forbidden from revealing the gender even if they see it.
Of course, things vary by situation; over the years, doctors would also give hints.
As for Chen Pingjiang, even in China, he could find out if he wanted to.
"I haven't asked you yet, do you prefer a boy or a girl?"
Chen Pingjiang blurted out without thinking:
"A girl, of course. Boys are too mischievous; a little lover is much sweeter."
Ge Mengshi thought for a moment and said:
"But I prefer a boy. When I've recovered, how about we have another boy?"
Chen Pingjiang paused, then nodded.
Wow, she's not taking any breaks.
Of course, he also understood there was a reason: on one hand, Ge Mengshi was getting older, and it would be harder to have children later if they didn't have one soon.
Furthermore, because of Chen Pingjiang's previous promise, the Ge family also wanted a boy.
"Is she usually naughty? Does she kick your belly?"
Ge Mengshi sighed helplessly when this was brought up:
"Sometimes I'd be sleeping soundly in the middle of the night and she'd kick me awake. She'll probably be very mischievous later."
This made Chen Pingjiang happy,
"Being a little naughty is fine, as long as she's not as stubborn as you are."
......
On New Year's Eve, Chen Pingjiang was woken up early in the morning, put on a big red Tang suit, and handed out a pile of red envelopes to the nannies and chefs in the house.
"Old Li, Happy New Year! We'll be enjoying your cooking today."
Chef Old Li gratefully accepted the red envelope and said:
"No problem, I've got it today."
Chen Guangping found an excuse to call Chen Pingjiang outside.
The small lake in front of the villa was already frozen, and some bold children were skating on it, with shouts occasionally echoing.
Chen Guangping took out a cigarette and offered it to Chen Pingjiang, but he waved his hand:
"No thanks, I've quit."
"What do you mean?"
Chen Guangping was a bit surprised.
He had originally called Chen Pingjiang out to give him a little lecture about not smoking anymore.
"Even if you don't smoke in front of the child, the smell of smoke on your clothes will affect them. Also, Dad, you should stop smoking too."
Chen Guangping pouted.
He had intended to "fish for law enforcement" and lecture his son, but instead, he was lectured himself.
He sullenly put the cigarette pack back into his pocket.
"It's good not to smoke. I don't smoke much myself, just one or two a day, and your mother keeps a tight watch on me."
After saying that, Chen Guangping changed the subject:
"The Ge family parents seem quite nice. To be fair, they've also had it tough. You should show more care and concern for Xiao Ge in the future."
Chen Pingjiang nodded, walked to the lakeside, feeling playful, and tried stepping on the ice.
Chen Guangping continued:
"There are some things your mother doesn't want to nag you about, and you shouldn't blame her. She's actually a very traditional person; even for her son, she doesn't want your romantic life outside to be messy. And I, I don't want Yan Yan to be sad, or else we won't even be friends with Old Yan anymore."
"Originally, I wouldn't have bothered saying anything before coming to Europe because you're already an adult and your career is very successful. But after meeting Father Ge and Mother Ge, I still can't help but nag you a bit."
Chen Pingjiang nodded outwardly, but silently added:
"It's too late."
After strolling outside for half an hour, the two returned to the villa.
As soon as they entered, Xu Fangjuan's voice came:
"It's so cold outside, you two really have a lot of energy, actually running around out there."
"It's fine, just went for a stroll."
It was only four in the afternoon, and the New Year's Eve dinner was already prepared.
Old Li's culinary skills were as excellent as ever, preparing a full eighteen dishes.
"Normally I don't bother you, but today, everyone eats together, Nanny Wu, Sister Liu, Dongdong, you too."
Chen Pingjiang called everyone to the table and personally opened a bottle of red wine and poured it for everyone.
Outside, the cold wind howled.
Inside, it was warm as spring.
"Cheers, Happy New Year!"
"Happy New Year!"
The moment the glasses clinked, secretary Dongdong took out her phone and captured the scene.
The chance for the two families to spend the New Year together would obviously not be frequent in the future.
Seeing this warm scene, Ge Mengshi looked at Chen Pingjiang with eyes full of adoration:
"My dear, thank you for flying over to be with me."
Chen Pingjiang, with his mouth full of food, blurted out without thinking:
"What are you talking about? So sentimental during the New Year."
It must be said that although Ge Mengshi couldn't wear makeup after becoming pregnant and had gained a little weight, she didn't have her usual radiance.
But at the same time, she also shed a hint of her former aloof beauty, gaining a touch of maternal glow.
"Will you promise me one thing?"
Ge Mengshi suddenly asked.
"Hmm?"
Chen Pingjiang nodded:
"Tell me."
"After the New Year's Eve dinner, I want to see the aurora!"
Chen Pingjiang: "..."
Fearing Chen Pingjiang would disagree, Ge Mengshi continued:
"I've been here so long and haven't seen it yet. My parents don't allow me out when you're not here, and after my confinement month, I won't be able to see it. It'll be next year then."
Chen Pingjiang felt like crying but had no tears.
Looking at the elders from both families, he thought,
"If I suggested this, I'd be scolded to death."
No wonder Ge Mengshi didn't dare to say it.
But seeing Ge Mengshi's eager look, he genuinely felt a bit sympathetic.
After a moment's thought:
"Where exactly do you want to see it? Out in the wilderness?"
"Preferably to the Pats River Bridge on the border with Russia."
Hearing that it was so far, Chen Pingjiang refused without thinking.
"Leaving aside the distance, we might not even see it if we go; the aurora isn't guaranteed to appear."
In fact, the aurora isn't always visible.
First, if the weather is bad and cloudy, you definitely won't see it.
Even without clouds, it still depends on the sun's mood.
Because the aurora itself is formed by high-energy particles from the radiation belts descending at the poles, and these high-energy particles come from solar winds.
The stronger the geomagnetic activity, the more likely it is to be seen.
Ge Mengshi shook Chen Pingjiang's arm, her face full of pleading.
However, Chen Pingjiang was unmoved:
"Listen to me, I understand your desire to see the aurora, but you also have to consider your health. Although we could find a hotel with a good view to watch it from, considering the Arctic Circle is seven hundred kilometers from here, the round trip might be too much for you. What if you go into labor? I haven't researched hospitals there. Promise me, bear with it. After the baby is born, I will definitely accompany you to chase the aurora next year."
Only when Ge Mengshi reluctantly nodded did Chen Pingjiang breathe a sigh of relief.
He didn't quite understand why Ge Mengshi was so eager to see the aurora, and especially at this time.
Helsinki time was five hours behind China.
After dinner, the large family gathered around the TV to watch the Spring Festival Gala.
After coaxing Ge Mengshi to bed, she curiously asked Chen Pingjiang:
"Aren't you sleeping?"
"You sleep; it's a custom in our hometown to stay up on New Year's Eve."
"Oh!"
That being said, few people actually observe the custom of staying up on New Year's Eve anymore.
Chen Pingjiang didn't sleep because he checked information on his phone: if the aurora index was strong, he might be able to see the aurora in Helsinki, saving him the trouble of traveling hundreds of kilometers.
He planned to keep watch.
If he truly caught it, he could help Ge Mengshi fulfill her dream.
It was indeed not easy to see the aurora in Helsinki; it might happen only once a month, and you might not even catch it.
Because you don't know what day it will come, let alone what time, and it only lasts for about an hour, with its most beautiful and active period sometimes lasting only ten minutes, giving a sense of fireworks fading quickly.
To stake out the aurora, you could only rely on staying awake, not daring to sleep for a moment, as a nap might mean missing it.
Helsinki was quite cold at night, with the temperature only minus ten degrees Celsius.
As Chen Pingjiang walked out of the villa, he immediately felt the bitter cold wind hitting his cheeks, cutting his skin like knives, causing a sharp pain.
Although it was only ten at night, the surroundings were already pitch black, with only lonely streetlights along the road.
Chen Pingjiang first strolled around the lake.
When passing other villas, a group of dogs barked frantically, forcing him to reluctantly return to his own villa, where he sat on a chair, staring blankly at the sky.
He hadn't sat for long before his feet felt like they didn't belong to him, losing all sensation.
He waited until one in the morning.
Chen Pingjiang's eyelids were fighting against sleep, so he went back inside and drank some hot water.
But just then, Chen Pingjiang looked up at the window and unexpectedly noticed a change in the sky.
"Huh? Holy cow, I can't be this lucky, can I?"
Chen Pingjiang quickly rushed outside and saw a faint glow cast down from the sky, hanging remotely in mid-air.
Seeing this, Chen Pingjiang quickly ran back to the bedroom and roused Ge Mengshi.
"Wake up, wake up quickly, it's time to see the aurora."
Fortunately, Ge Mengshi was a light sleeper, and she woke up at Chen Pingjiang's first call.
When Ge Mengshi heard Chen Pingjiang say "aurora," she was visibly stunned, then looked out the window.
However, due to the viewing angle, she could only see a faint light, which could easily be mistaken for moonlight if not carefully distinguished.
"Husband, you haven't been sleeping, have you? You were watching out for it?"
Ge Mengshi looked at Chen Pingjiang with some emotion, because he was wearing a thick down jacket, which usually isn't necessary indoors.
"I just went out for a random stroll and bumped into it. Lucky me, quick, get dressed."
By the time the two came back outside, the aurora in the sky had just begun to change.
The original faint glows gradually spread into a halo, constantly transforming in a short period.
Green, white, purple, blue, red, and various other colors.
This stream of light poured down like a waterfall, resembling a grand light show.
At this moment, Chen Pingjiang was also deeply shocked by the supernatural craftsmanship of nature.
All sorts of colors reflected in Ge Mengshi's eyes, making them sparkle.
She wrapped her down jacket tighter around herself and snuggled into Chen Pingjiang's embrace.
While watching the aurora in the sky, she said:
"I told you before, I came to see it once when I was studying alone in the UK. That time I stayed in Lapland for five days. Wealthy people who watch the aurora stay in distinctive glass houses where they can wait for it while enjoying the heating, but I didn't have money, so I could only wait with a group of aurora enthusiasts in a small wooden cabin, and it was extremely cold there."
Ge Mengshi's soft voice recounted in Chen Pingjiang's ear:
"I waited for three consecutive days, and finally saw it on the last night. The moment I saw the aurora, I felt that everything was worth it. At that time, I made a wish, hoping that one day in the future, I could watch the aurora with my husband and my child."
Ge Mengshi's voice was soft, yet filled with emotion in its calmness.
Hearing this, Chen Pingjiang hugged her tightly.
At this moment, he felt the softness in the heart of this usually very stubborn strong woman...
"Husband, my stomach hurts a bit."
Suddenly, Ge Mengshi noticed something was wrong.
"Hmm? Do you need to use the restroom?"
Chen Pingjiang initially didn't pay much attention, but then he quickly realized:
"You're not going into labor, are you? The due date is still a few days away."
As he helped Ge Mengshi into the villa, Chen Pingjiang noticed her eyebrows were already tightly furrowed.
Without a word, Chen Pingjiang woke up the entire family.
Mother Ge, hearing the commotion, rushed down in her pajamas.
At the same time, Xu Fangjuan also hurried over and asked:
"Why are you two wearing down jackets? Did you go out?"
Just as Chen Pingjiang was preparing to face her wrath, he heard Ge Mengshi nod:
"We couldn't sleep, so we stood by the door for a while."
"You two really have a lot of energy. Shishi, how do you feel now?"
Mother Ge asked nervously.
"My stomach feels hard, and very tight, like it's heavy and swollen."
Just as she was saying this, Ge Mengshi suddenly let out an "Aiya!"
That cry almost scared the souls out of everyone in the villa.
"To the hospital! Dongdong, you drive. Shishi is having contractions, and there might even be bleeding."
All of a sudden, chaos erupted in the villa.
In the middle of the night, they rushed towards Helsinki's best private hospital.
On the way, Chen Pingjiang felt a stone pressing on his heart, a bit nervous.
Fortunately, Chen Guangping patted his son's shoulder reassuringly:
"It's nothing, just a few days early, which is normal."
Mother Ge, as someone who had been through it, also said:
"Shishi passed 37 weeks a while ago; she's already 39 weeks now. By the timing, it's very soon."
After hearing this, Chen Pingjiang felt slightly relieved.
He was afraid that it was his fault for eagerly waking Ge Mengshi up.
After the car arrived at the hospital, Ge Mengshi was arranged into the best suite.
Chen Pingjiang spoke with the doctor, then came over to the elders and said:
"The doctor estimates it will take another day. Her water hasn't broken yet. You all go back first; I'll stay here and watch over her alone."
After some discussion, it was decided that Chen Pingjiang would stay with her that night, and Mother Ge and Xu Fangjuan would take over the next morning, allowing Chen Pingjiang to rest.
They waited a full day before Ge Mengshi's water broke, and then another half day for her to dilate to ten centimeters before she was pushed into the delivery room.
In the corridor outside the operating room, Chen Pingjiang paced back and forth, tension, anxiety, and concern etched on his face.
To this day, very few things could cause him such significant emotional fluctuations.
"Stop pacing, you're making my eyes dizzy,"
Xu Fangjuan complained, mumbling.
Chen Guangping and Ge Bingyi exchanged glances, as if seeing their younger selves.
After an unknown wait, a baby's loud cry echoed from inside the operating room.
In that instant, Chen Pingjiang breathed a sigh of relief, and then an inexplicable emotion blossomed in his heart – paternal love.
When he saw Ge Mengshi again, her face was pale, her hair was damp with sweat, and she looked very weak overall.
Chen Pingjiang tenderly stroked her cheek:
"You've worked hard, baby's mother."
Ge Mengshi smiled, her face radiant:
"It's no trouble."
On the other side, both sets of elders were already gathered around the baby, showering her with endearments.
Guided by the nurse, Chen Pingjiang held the baby, showed her to Ge Mengshi, then held her in his arms, reluctant to put her down.
The tiny baby's skin was as clear and translucent as white jade, her small arms and legs like sections of lotus root, and her eyes were tightly closed, as if she couldn't hear the outside world.
"Pingjiang, why don't you give her a nickname?"
Ge Bingyi said, chuckling.
"We've already decided, she'll be called Xiao Doubao."
"Xiao Doubao, that's a good name, very cute."
Xu Fangjuan came over and patted her son's shoulder, a little disdainfully:
"Alright, you've held her long enough, put the baby down and let her sleep."
......
On the third day of the lunar New Year, they should have returned to Dongjiang to pay New Year's greetings to the Yan family, but after some thought, everyone tacitly avoided mentioning it.
In the end, Chen Guangming found time to call and said they were on vacation out of town.
Chen Pingjiang also didn't feel like going back to work and planned to stay in Helsinki for another half-month to accompany Xiao Doubao.
"Oh, my little darling has opened her eyes!"
"She opened her eyes in just three days, how amazing, and she has double eyelids too."
Chen Pingjiang was in the restroom at the time; hearing the commotion, he quickly pulled up his pants and ran over.
He saw Xiao Doubao's pair of big, dark eyes curiously surveying the world.
After seeing Chen Pingjiang, her gaze continuously followed him.
Chen Pingjiang's heart melted watching her.
"Look how beautiful my daughter is, she'll definitely be a great beauty when she grows up, with big eyes and a nice nose, just a bit little hair,"
Chen Pingjiang laughed heartily.
Xu Fangjuan rolled her eyes at his boastful behavior and pushed him away disdainfully:
"A child's hair grows slowly. Move aside, you can't change diapers or feed her. What will you do when we're not around?"
Chen Pingjiang shamelessly said:
"If you're not here, then you're not here. We still have the confinement nanny anyway."
Despite saying that, when others were feeding Xiao Doubao, he still stood by, carefully watching and learning.
Most of the day he would lie on the bed, watching Xiao Doubao sleep soundly.
Sometimes, seeing drool at the corner of her mouth, his paternal love would overflow, and he would wipe it away for her.
Ge Mengshi, however, was not so lucky.
She felt that her confinement month was no different from being in prison; her hair was so greasy it could be used for cooking, and her body was almost sour.
Mother Ge and Empress Dowager Xu also wouldn't allow her to bathe or wash her hair.
Seeing the decreasing amount of time he could spend with Xiao Doubao, Chen Pingjiang also sighed.
He really wanted to take Xiao Doubao back with him now; otherwise, being thousands of miles away, he felt he would miss her to death.
Regarding the matter of giving Xiao Doubao a formal name, Chen Guangping displayed astonishing patience and perseverance.
He somehow acquired a dictionary and read it daily, and it was only after a week that he excitedly named Xiao Doubao "Chen Yu".
"Yu, meaning beautiful jade, not bad,"
Chen Pingjiang nodded.
During this time, Chen Pingjiang consulted the head of the company's legal department about registering Xiao Doubao's household registration.
He learned that there was no rush for Xiao Doubao, who was born abroad; they could simply bring the "Birth Certificate" and other documents to handle it upon returning to China.
The days of togetherness are always brief.
By the time the first lunar month was almost over, Chen Pingjiang had to leave Finland and return to work in China.
"Xiao Doubao, Daddy will come back to see you in two or three months, so be good and don't make Mommy angry."
On the morning of their departure, Chen Pingjiang affectionately pinched Xiao Doubao's tender pink cheeks, looking at the curiosity in her big, bright eyes, his heart filled with reluctance.
"You've worked hard these past few months. I'll come back to see you and the child as soon as possible."
Chen Pingjiang and Ge Mengshi hugged, then left by car.
Once on the plane, Chen Pingjiang greeted Yin Zhen and Yin Hui in good spirits.
Chen Pingjiang had a great time staying in Finland for a month, but it was tough on the crew members; if they had known it would be this long, they would have rushed back home.
"You've all worked hard. I'll speak to the airline, and from next month, you'll all get a ten percent raise."
Yin Hui smiled and nodded: "Thank you, Boss."
"By the way, how did you all spend this month?"
Chen Pingjiang asked curiously.
Speaking of this, Yin Zhen helplessly said:
"We didn't go anywhere, just explored the surroundings, and spent the rest of the time holed up in the hotel on our phones."
"Why didn't you go further?"
"We didn't know when you would leave, so we didn't dare to go far,"
Yin Zhen said, giving Chen Pingjiang a resentful look.
Upon returning to Dongjiang, Chen Pingjiang felt full of vigor, bursting with immense work enthusiasm.
On one hand, he had rested long enough.
On the other hand, he needed to make money! To prepare a dowry for his daughter!
But as soon as he thought about which brat would benefit from Xiao Doubao in the future, he became unhappy again.
"Chairman Chen, since you're back. Will the S2 launch event proceed as scheduled?"
Lin Bin specifically rushed from Qingshan Lake Base to the Twin Star Building.
Chen Pingjiang nodded:
"Proceed according to the scheduled time."
The next day, Orange Tech's accounts on Renren.com and Weibo simultaneously released a message:
"March 20th, Shanghai Exhibition Center, see you there."
Instantly, countless eyes were drawn to it.
"Ah, so fast? I just replaced my S1 a while ago, and now the S2 is coming out?"
"It's not fast; the S1 has been out for a year now, it's time for the S2."
"No big deal, last time I sold my left kidney to buy the S1, this time I plan to sell my right kidney."
"It wasn't easy, but we finally got it."
(End of chapter)