Chapter 234: Sheng Zexi’s “Dad-Style” Baby Stroller

""Alright, don’t overthink it. There’s nothing between me and Comrade Li. Since you don’t like me interacting with him, I won’t take the initiative to talk to him from now on.""

Gu Jianing didn’t feel there was anything wrong with this, nor did she feel that Sheng Zexi was restricting her freedom to make friends.

Truth be told, Gu Jianing was a bit obsessive by nature.

In her heart, she divided people into two categories: those who mattered, and those who didn’t.

She was always clear about who was most important to her.

As for those who weren’t important, she simply didn’t care.

To Gu Jianing, Sheng Zexi was important, while Li Tingxuan—someone she’d only met a few times and had little interaction with—was not.

So, if she had to choose between the two, there was no question—she’d give up Li Tingxuan.

There was no need to make someone important to her unhappy over someone who wasn’t.

People can’t have it all. The key is to recognize what matters most and cherish it—that’s enough to live a good life.

“Wife, thank you.” Sheng Zexi knew he was being a bit possessive.

But he just felt Li Tingxuan had ulterior motives and didn’t want his wife interacting with him.

“Alright, let’s go out now, or Grandma will start worrying.”

“Okay.”

The two of them left the room, and sure enough, saw Grandma Sang holding the baby and looking over with concern.

When she saw the two of them still getting along well, she let out a sigh of relief.

For elders, nothing is more worrying than the younger generation fighting.

Now, seeing that they were fine, she could finally relax.

After dinner, Sheng Zexi started working on wood in the yard.

He’d dragged the log back from the mountain.

With Gu Jianing’s guidance, he planned to make a baby stroller for the twins—one that could hold both of them at once and be used to take them out for walks.

Whenever he had free time, Sheng Zexi would work on the wood.

Since he’d never made one before, it took him a whole week to finish the stroller.

But even then, he didn’t think it was perfect.

Whenever he had time, he’d carefully sand down every edge and corner, afraid that any sharp spot might hurt the babies.

While Sheng Zexi was working on the stroller, Gu Jianing and Grandma Sang would hold the twins and watch.

Even Amber the dog would bring her four puppies over to watch.

“Xingxing, Yuèyuè, look—Daddy’s making you a stroller!”

“With this stroller, we can take you out for walks.”

“How about it, are you happy?”

Xingxing and Yuèyuè peeked out from their swaddles, curiously watching the scene before them.

Even if they couldn’t see clearly yet, the two little ones still watched with great interest.

Sometimes they’d even clap their hands and babble, as if cheering Daddy on.

Finally, after a few more days, the stroller was finished and polished.

Gu Jianing even exchanged for two strings of bells from the system shop. The bells didn’t have any special function, but when they moved, they could help train the babies’ eyesight, and their pleasant sound could lift anyone’s mood.

Once the stroller was ready, Gu Jianing put the two little ones inside.

They were very satisfied with their new ride.

They also loved the bells hanging in front of them.

They kept reaching out to touch them, and whenever the bells rang, they’d clap and babble happily.

But since the babies were still small, even though the stroller was ready, they didn’t take them out just yet.

Gu Jianing suggested that Sheng Zexi add two layers of fabric to the front of the stroller—one layer of gauze to keep out dust, and a thicker layer to block rain.

Sheng Zexi thought it was a good idea and continued to make improvements whenever he had time.

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After the babies’ one-month celebration, they seemed to grow overnight.

In the blink of an eye, Xingxing and Yuèyuè were already three months old.

Today, Sheng Zexi finally had a rare day off.

Xingxing and Yuèyuè were placed in the stroller, which Sheng Zexi pushed, with Gu Jianing and Grandma Sang walking alongside.

Today was the twins’ first outing since they were born.

The whole family drove to town.

Their plan was to take photos.

Mainly, they wanted pictures of the babies, but also a family portrait.

They would send the photos to Grandpa Sang in Beijing and to the family in Huaihua Village.

When they arrived in town, they unloaded the stroller, put the babies in, and Sheng Zexi pushed them, with Gu Jianing and Grandma Sang heading to the photo studio.

It was October, and the weather had started to cool at the end of last month, but today was sunny and the temperature was pleasant.

As they walked, their little family outing drew a lot of attention.

Sheng Zexi, not in uniform for once, still carried himself like a soldier.

He was tall and handsome, attracting plenty of looks.

But his proud, self-assured demeanor made him look a bit intimidating.

Yet here he was, this seemingly tough man, pushing a baby stroller.

And in the stroller were two chubby, fair, adorable babies.

The contrast was even more striking and endearing.

Many elderly people couldn’t help but gaze at the babies in the stroller.

They were just too cute—people wanted to pick them up and shower them with kisses.

Of course, the one who attracted the most attention was Gu Jianing.

After all, she was truly beautiful—the kind of beauty that made everyone, male or female, turn their heads.

Some people even felt she looked familiar the more they looked at her.

Gu Jianing had appeared in the newspaper before, and many had read that article—no wonder she looked familiar now.

For Xingxing and Yuèyuè, it was their first time outside, and seeing so many people made them very happy.

Their curious eyes darted everywhere, as if trying to take it all in.

They babbled and clapped their hands in excitement.

Soon, the family arrived at the photo studio.

The photographer couldn’t help but marvel at their looks.

Even Grandma Sang, though elderly, still had a graceful presence.

She had been a beauty in her youth.

First, the family took a group photo.

Then Sheng Zexi and Gu Jianing each took a picture holding one of the babies.

“Wife, let’s take a family photo every year from now on, okay?” Sheng Zexi asked.

“Of course,” Gu Jianing agreed happily.

Taking photos was a way to record their lives and growth.

After the shoot, since the photos wouldn’t be ready immediately, the family went to the state-run restaurant for a meal.

They strolled around town for a while, and didn’t drive home until the afternoon.

Three days later, the photos arrived.

Gu Jianing packed up the things she’d bought earlier, added the photos, and took the parcels to the soldiers for mailing.

That same day, the packages were sent out.

Since Beijing was closer, Grandpa Sang received his package first.

But when he opened it, he didn’t expect that old fox Sheng Xinhao to show up!"