Rebirth 70: I am a Koi

The sun shines on my face, warm and I stand in front of the French window, looking at the lush planting base outside the window, my heart is filled with joy and satisfaction.

"What are you looking at? You're laughing so happily?" The familiar voice of Bai Hanchuan came from behind. He hugged me from behind and rested his chin lightly on my shoulder.

"I'm looking at our future." I turned my head, looked into his deep eyes, and said with a smile, "Look, our planting base is developing so well, your company's business is getting smoother and smoother, and our little family is getting happier and happier. It all seems like a dream."

Bai Hanchuan chuckled and bent down to kiss my forehead: "Yes, this is all as beautiful as a dream. But I know that this is the result of your hard work. You created all this with your wisdom and courage."

I shook my head gently. "No, this is the result of our joint efforts. Without you, my planting base would not have developed so fast; without you, I might have been defeated by those difficulties long ago. Hanchuan, thank you, thank you for always being by my side, supporting me, and encouraging me."

"Silly boy, we are husband and wife, why are you saying these things?" Bai Hanchuan hugged me tighter, "Let's go, Dad should be waiting for us in the yard for lunch."

We walked hand in hand into the yard. In the sunshine, my father was sitting in a rocking chair, playing with our one-year-old son. He was giggling, waving his hands, and babbling something we couldn't understand.

Seeing this scene, my heart was filled with warmth and happiness. Once, I thought I had lost everything, and I thought I would never be happy again. But now, I have a husband who loves me, a lovely son, and a healthy and happy father. My life is complete.

"Dad, we're back." I walked over and put the thermos bucket on the table. "I made chicken soup today. Please try it."

My father looked at me lovingly, his eyes full of satisfaction: "Okay, okay, thank you for your hard work."

The family sat together, eating hot meals, chatting about family matters, and laughing happily.

"By the way, I'm going on a business trip to the south in a couple of days." Bai Hanchuan put down his bowl and chopsticks, looked at me and said, "I may be gone for about a week this time, you have to take good care of yourself and the child."

"Okay, I understand. Don't worry, I'm at home." I nodded, and suddenly seemed to think of something, so I asked, "By the way, you're going to the south..."

Before I could finish my words, I was interrupted by a rapid knock on the door.

"I'll go open the door." I stood up and walked towards the door, with a vague bad feeling in my heart.

I opened the door and a familiar figure appeared in front of me.

"Xiao Li..."

My pupils suddenly shrank and my heart seemed to be tightly grasped by someone, making it almost impossible to breathe.

"How could you..."

"How could you..." I looked at the person standing at the door in surprise, and for a moment I forgot what to say.

"Xiao Li, won't you invite me in and sit down for a while?" The visitor smiled slightly, with a hint of bitterness in his tone.

I came to my senses and stepped aside to let her in. The person who came was Lin Xiao, my best friend and the one I once envied the most. I once resented the injustice of fate, why did it give her beauty and family background, but gave me a miserable childhood. But after rebirth, we put aside our past grudges and became each other's most steadfast support.

"Why are you here? Isn't the flower shop busy?" I poured her a glass of water and asked in a casual manner.

"There are employees watching over you in the store. I'll come and see you when I have time." Lin Xiao took the cup of water, but his eyes fell on his son and father who were playing not far away. "Your father is recovering well, and the little guy is very cute."

"Yes, thanks to Hanchuan. If not for him, my dad wouldn't have recovered so quickly." When I mentioned Bai Hanchuan, a happy smile unconsciously appeared on my face.

"Your family of three is really enviable." Lin Xiao's tone was a little lonely.

I held her hand and whispered, "Xiaoxiao, you will find your happiness too."

Lin Xiao smiled but didn't say anything. We chatted about some family matters and the atmosphere gradually became relaxed.

"It's getting late. I should go back." Lin Xiao stood up and said goodbye.

"I'll take you there." I stood up and walked her to the door.

"No need, I can just take a taxi back by myself." Lin Xiao waved his hand, indicating that I didn't need to send him off.

Watching Lin Xiao leave, I felt mixed emotions. Once upon a time, she was a favored daughter of heaven, and I was just an ugly duckling laughed at by others. Now, I have a happy family, but she is alone. Fate, sometimes, plays tricks on people.

I turned back to the yard and saw the father holding his son and telling him a story. The son listened with great interest and laughed from time to time.

"Dad, what are you telling your grandson?" I walked over and sat down next to my father.

"I was telling him stories about your childhood," the father said with a smile, "and he listened very carefully."

"What's so good about my story?" I said angrily.

"Why not? You were the smartest and bravest kid in the village when you were little." My father patted my head lovingly. "Now you have grown up and become more and more outstanding."

"That's because of your and Hanchuan's support." I held my father's arm, my heart full of gratitude.

"By the way, where is Hanchuan?" asked my father.

"He is on a business trip to the south and won't be back for a few days," I replied.

"This kid is always busy with work and never spends more time with you." The father said with some dissatisfaction.

"He's doing this for our family." I said with a smile, "When he comes back, I'll let him spend some time with you and the children."

"That's not necessary. I'm fine on my own." My father waved his hand. "You young people have your own things to do. You don't have to worry about me all the time."

"dad……"

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore." My father interrupted me and said, "How is the baby in your belly? Is it making trouble for you?"

"He is very well behaved and didn't make trouble for me." I touched my belly and a happy smile appeared on my face.

"That's good, that's good." My father nodded with satisfaction.

As the sun sets, the golden afterglow fills the entire yard. I snuggle up to my father, feeling this rare tranquility and warmth.

"Xiao Li..." Bai Hanchuan's familiar voice came from behind.

I turned around in surprise, but saw...

I turned around in surprise, only to see him standing at the door with a suitcase in his hands and a tired smile on his face.

"Hanchuan, you're back!" I ran over and hugged him.

"Missed me?" He stroked my hair gently, the doting in his eyes almost overflowing.

"Yeah!" I nodded vigorously and rubbed against his arms.

"Dad!" The son also ran over, hugged Bai Hanchuan's thighs, and tilted his little face up to act coquettishly.

"Oh, my dear son, do you miss your daddy too?" Bai Hanchuan bent down, picked up his son and kissed him on the face.

"Hanchuan, are you tired? Go back to your room and have some rest first." I looked at him with heartache.

"I'm not tired. Seeing you guys gives me a lot of motivation." He said with a smile, "By the way, where is Dad?"

"Dad is in the room coaxing my sister to sleep," I replied.

"Sister?" Bai Hanchuan was stunned for a moment, "When did we have a sister?"

"When you were on a business trip, Dad said that you worked too hard, so he asked us to give birth to a daughter so that she could be filial to you in the future." I said with a smile.

"Haha, Dad is so thoughtful!" Bai Hanchuan happily carried his son into the room.

I looked at the backs of the father and son, with happy smiles on their faces.

In a blink of an eye, five years have passed.

Our second child, also a daughter, is now four years old. Our son has grown up a lot and has become a little man. He often helps me take care of his sister.

The weather is very good today, sunny and cloudless.

Bai Hanchuan and I took our two children for a walk in the garden.

The son and daughter chased each other and played, and their laughter like silver bells echoed in the garden.

Bai Hanchuan held my hand and looked at me tenderly.

"Xiao Li, thank you for giving me such a happy home." He said softly.

"I also want to thank you for giving me a shoulder to lean on." I leaned on his shoulder, feeling his warmth.

"Dad, Mom, look, I picked a flower!" My son ran over, holding a red rose in his hand, and handed it to me like a treasure.

"It's so beautiful, thank you, baby." I took the flowers with a smile and kissed my son on the face.

My daughter also ran over, holding a yellow wild flower in her hand, and said in a baby voice, "Mom, this is for you."

"Thank you, my dear daughter." I took the flowers with a smile, picked her up and kissed her on the face.

As the sun sets, the golden afterglow falls on us, and the scene is warm and beautiful.

"Hanchuan, you say..." I was about to say something, but was interrupted by the ringing of Bai Hanchuan's cell phone.

He picked up the phone and his expression gradually became serious.

"Okay, I understand, I'll be there right away."

After hanging up the phone, Bai Hanchuan said to me: "Xiao Li, something happened at the company, I have to go there right away."

"What's the matter? So urgent?" I asked.

"It's about..."