Assistant to My Contracted Husband

"Actually, it’s not difficult for me. I just looked through the guide; the ingredients were prepared in the kitchen..."

Huo Qing eagerly added.

Hua Nuan: "..."

Alright.

Why is my silly son being so pretentious?

But he is so cool yet warm-hearted.

"Got it, can’t you boast a bit about how hard you worked, how much you like Mommy?"

"Hurry up and eat."

Even though Huo Qing seemed impatient with his words, he attentively poured a glass of water for Hua Nuan, concerned she might be thirsty after eating.

Hua Nuan took a careful bite of the strawberry pastry—soft and fluffy, pretty decent, with strawberry jam filling.

It’s delicious...

Hua Nuan didn’t have the heart to eat it all herself, letting Huo Zun taste a small bite of his son’s creation, before taking a big bite herself and finishing it.

A glimmer of amazement flashed in Huo Zun’s blue eyes; the taste was indeed delightful.

"Mommy, is it good?"

"Hmm, so tasty! Thank you, Xiaoqing..."

"Okay."

Huo Qing, quite satisfied, raised the corners of his mouth, "If you like it, Mommy, I’ll make it for you again in a couple of days."

"Why not tomorrow? Mommy wants to eat it tomorrow..."

"Because tomorrow I’m making it for Sister Jiujiu. You’re a taste tester first, so I can make adjustments..."

Hua Nuan: "..."

What does this mean?

Am I a guinea pig?

Hua Nuan was confused, starting to disdain her son.

"You stinky kid, are you using Mommy and your brother as test subjects so Sister Jiujiu gets something delicious?"

"Not entirely, they say pregnant women have very picky tastes..."

Hua Nuan: "..."

So disdainful.

With Sister Jiujiu here, Mommy seems forgotten.

Hua Nuan reached out and pinched the little boy’s ear, then spoke in an annoyed tone, "You stinky boy, tricked me into feeling moved for nothing."

Though she complained, having her son prepare a Christmas Eve gift personally for her filled Hua Nuan’s heart with emotion.

"When you give Sister Jiujiu her gift, you can’t be so aloof, alright? Girls like boys who sweet talk..."

"Okay, I know, Mommy. You should worry about the little brother in your tummy; that’s the most important thing now."

Huo Qing seriously spoke like a little adult, filling Hua Nuan’s heart with warmth.

"Alright, alright, I’ll listen to you guys."

Okay, it felt like raising two sons before.

Now, why do I feel like they’re two little elders, both acting like they need to manage things?

Hua Nuan’s heart was full of happiness, ready for the family of four to quietly enjoy the warmth of Christmas Eve. Suddenly, Hua Nuan’s face slightly changed; she felt waves of abdominal pain.

"Ah..."

Huo Zun and Huo Qing quickly noticed Hua Nuan’s discomfort and hurriedly asked.

"Mommy, what’s wrong?"

"Little Nuannuan, where do you feel uncomfortable?"

Hua Nuan: "..."

These pains feel so familiar...

Hua Nuan forced a smile through the pain, speaking in a trembling voice, "Huo Zun, quickly call Aunt Li. I... I think I might be going into labor; we need to get to the hospital fast."

Huo Zun: "..."

Huo Zun panicked, his heart racing.

Though Huo Qing was young, he quickly calmed down, speaking with composure.

"Dad, you take Mommy to the car first. I’ll call Grandma Li."

"Alright."

Huo Zun swiftly lifted Hua Nuan in his arms towards the garage, while Huo Qing, in a mature manner, grabbed Huo Zun’s phone from the table, found Aunt Li’s number, and dialed.

The father and son worked seamlessly together, leaving Hua Nuan no time to think as the pain intensified.

It hurts so much...

While driving, Huo Zun’s palms were sweaty with nervousness, and Huo Qing sat beside Hua Nuan the whole time, holding her hand and soothing her.

"Mommy, hang in there, take deep breaths."

"Mm."

Hua Nuan squeezed out a smile, trembling with pain.

Huo Zun took twenty minutes to drive straight to the military hospital; Aunt Li also rushed from home, preparing everything needed in the delivery room.

"Alright, alright, bring her in. Huo Qing needs to stay out; he’s too young. Huo Zun, you can come in to accompany her."

"No... Huo Zun... you stay with Huo Qing. I can do this alone."

Rather than someone accompanying her during the delivery, Hua Nuan cared more about Huo Qing having someone with him outside. After all, her son was so handsome; what if someone with bad intentions tried to snatch him away?

Huo Zun: "..."

As Huo Zun hesitated, Aunt Li quickly spoke, "Mr. Huo, don’t worry. I’m here in the delivery room, no worries. This is the second child; it’s easier, faster, and soon you’ll be holding your son."

"Okay."

Huo Zun quickly held Huo Qing’s hand, leaving the delivery room, yet returned to kiss Hua Nuan’s forehead as if he remembered something.

"I’ll be outside waiting with our son."

Looking into the man’s serious blue eyes, Hua Nuan felt a soft emotion in her heart.

"Mm."

...

After Huo Zun left, Hua Nuan quickly began to feel intense pain again.

The contractions lasted for half an hour; Aunt Li decided on a water birth for Hua Nuan.

The medical team arranged by Huo Zun quickly arrived, providing professional care.

Hua Nuan clenched her hands, breathing heavily...

...

An hour remained until Christmas; they wondered if the baby would be born on Christmas Eve or Christmas.

Huo Zun’s palms sweated from tension, and Huo Qing wasn’t feeling much better.

So this is what Mommy went through when she gave birth to me.

Huo Qing pretended to be aloof, but deep down, he was still just a child.

"Dad, when will Mommy come out with little brother?"

"Soon."

Huo Zun furrowed his brow, looking serious.

"Mm."

Huo Qing nodded.

"Dad, have you thought of a name for little brother?"

"No, I’ll let Sister Jiujiu decide later."

Huo Zun hadn’t settled on a name for his son yet.

He had thought of names for a daughter...

Huo Zun squinted his enchanting blue eyes, filled with deep fondness.

No worries... Not having a daughter won’t stop me from raising my son like a daughter.

Thinking of this, Huo Zun became more determined in his resolve.

Huo Qing: "..."

Okay.

Isn’t that kind of biased?

...

Nearing midnight, the hospital was quiet without other people around, only staff. The couple quietly sat in the corridor; at 11:11, the clear cry of a newborn echoed in the empty hospital, especially sweet, causing Huo Zun’s expression to brighten.

The baby was born...

Born.

I’m going to be a dad again.

Haha...

But why does the crying sound so dainty, something feels off?