RMM -Chapter 137 The Colonel’s Child is a Little One

After the old man returned and saw that his grandson had come back as well, he was not just surprised but especially delighted, saying repeatedly that a home should be like this—full of warmth, reunion, and lively chatter.

Because of the baby’s movements at noon, Su Ruo hadn’t been able to nap on time, so by the time she got up and went downstairs, it was already late.

Even after going downstairs, there wasn’t much for her to do—just wandering around aimlessly, glancing here, looking there.

In truth, Su Ruo wanted to cling to Xi Yuechen, but considering his temper, he was hardly the type to stay close and sweet with someone. Besides, this wasn’t at Jingyue Mansion; she didn’t dare—and wouldn’t—make any bold moves in front of everyone else.

Still, just having Xi Yuechen right in front of her filled Su Ruo with joy. Simply watching him quietly made her heart swell with sweetness.

After a lively family dinner that evening, everyone didn’t linger for long. Normally, there would always be chatter, but this rare reunion was naturally meant to be left for the newly reunited young couple. Su Ruo had not had it easy, and Xi Yuechen’s departure meant no one knew when he would return. It was only right for them to spend some private time together.

Everyone tacitly understood this. By a little after nine, one by one, they started saying they were tired and needed to retire to their rooms, postponing any other matters until tomorrow.

The old man, understanding as always, didn’t need any explanation. He was the first to declare that he was tired and needed to go rest after a full day of activity.

Once everyone else had left, Su Ruo stared blankly, her eyes wide in amazement, then looked at Xi Yuechen—and he happened to meet her gaze. Their eyes locked for a moment, and she couldn’t help but let out a quiet giggle.

These people… were they giving them space? Embarrassed, yet amused, Su Ruo felt a wave of humor.

“Let’s go to our room and sleep,” Xi Yuechen said, his cold eyes scanning the now-empty living room. Smart as he was, he fully understood the meaning behind their departure, but could only sigh in helplessness.

Sleep? How could she sleep now? She had just woken up—not a pig! There was no way she could really rest.

Muttering silently to herself, she followed Xi Yuechen slowly upstairs.

Seeing Su Ruo walk carefully with her big belly, Xi Yuechen’s heart clenched painfully. It was unnerving—carrying such a large belly, it felt unsafe. What if she fell?

No matter how he looked at her, he couldn’t feel at ease and instinctively reached out, gently supporting Su Ruo’s now-altered waist, applying just enough force to help her feel comfortable.

Su Ruo, surprised by his touch, looked at him. Xi Yuechen’s expression remained stoic, but when she widened her eyes at him, he cleared his throat.

“Be careful on the stairs.”

Su Ruo could no longer contain herself; her lips curved into a wide smile, her eyes crinkling in silent laughter. She felt as if her heart were full of pink bubbles of happiness.

Xi Yuechen, feeling awkward under her fixed gaze, looked away. “Watch your step.”

Satisfied, Su Ruo turned her eyes downward and stepped in rhythm with Xi Yuechen’s guiding hand.

Truly a rare sight—an ice block like Xi Yuechen melting step by step before her. Su Ruo thought, in her past life, she must have accumulated enormous merit to witness this. A man so cold and stern softening completely before her.

Her heart was full of warmth, sweetness, and subtle thrills; this version of Xi Yuechen was dangerously intoxicating.

Back in the bedroom, Su Ruo insisted on showering before bed. To accommodate her current condition, Shen Liang had arranged full anti-slip measures in her bathroom, preparing for any imaginable accident.

Su Ruo silently felt grateful. Thankfully, she had her mother-in-law’s supplemental credit card. Whenever she spent money on herself, she insisted on using her own funds, or at least half, so she wouldn’t feel guilty.

Shen Liang understood her thinking and, though slightly helpless, wasn’t upset. Money not spent on her now would eventually go to the grandson. No difference. Su Ruo’s insistence made sense, so he let her use her card normally.

Xi Yuechen had long noticed these small but detailed changes around the house for the pregnant Su Ruo and didn’t mind. In fact, he appreciated the extra safety measures. After all, with her little woman’s brain and the child inside, one could never be too careful.

“Three months left?”

Three more months meant her belly would continue to grow. Xi Yuechen already thought her belly had reached its limit. Any more growth… his heart thumped anxiously.

“Yes, in three months the baby will be born,” Su Ruo said cheerfully. Unlike Xi Yuechen, she hadn’t worried at all. The growing belly was just a natural sign of a healthy baby.

She was only excited about the baby’s health, not considering that a large fetus could complicate delivery. But Shen Liang and Zhang Huaqing had tactfully avoided mentioning this to prevent stress. They would deal with it when the time came; if necessary, a C-section would suffice.

Xi Yuechen also wanted to ask how such a “little one” would be delivered, but seeing Su Ruo’s happy, expectant expression, he held back.

“By the way, Commander, shall we check the baby’s gender tomorrow?”

Su Ruo suddenly remembered, her face lighting up with excitement. She had thought it would take a long time to find out.

“You don’t know yet?” Xi Yuechen asked, surprised. How had it not been checked?

Su Ruo fell silent.

Little one… little one… little one…

Those three words kept circling in her mind. She never expected Xi Yuechen to call their baby that. She found it hard to accept.

Xi Yuechen waited a moment, seeing no reply, and looked at her. He met her big, shining eyes filled with indignation.

After a pause, he quickly understood the source of her expression. Could it be that the little one inside wasn’t actually a “little one”?

Xi Yuechen thought the term was fine and had no intention of arguing.

“Cough… it’s just the baby.”

Su Ruo still felt annoyed. “Little one? Who calls their child that?”

Xi Yuechen snorted, ignoring her, and went into the bathroom, shutting the door firmly.

Seeing the little woman angry, he sighed. Why the fuss? It was literally a little one!

Up until now, Xi Yuechen had no sense of self-reflection—what else could he have called it? Baby? Darling? Such terms were beyond him.

In the days that followed, no matter how Su Ruo protested, Xi Yuechen continued calling the child “little one” for three whole years. Su Ruo was infuriated, but ultimately helpless, eventually giving up and letting it slide—it was his child, after all.

Of course, that was far in the future. Right now, Su Ruo couldn’t accept it.

Xi Yuechen watched Su Ruo enter the bathroom with an unhappy face. Soon, the sound of running water told him she had started her shower.

Concerned, he thought: the little woman already looked so prominent in clothes, the baby must be heavy, and she was still angry. What if she slipped?

Unable to stay still, Xi Yuechen rose and went toward the bathroom. This little woman was like a child—how could he ever relax?

He didn’t realize that at this moment, he was far from his usual composed, cold self. He was turning into a cautious, attentive husband, watching over every small detail.

Su Ruo was applying shampoo when she heard the door open. Startled, she turned and saw Xi Yuechen, fully dressed, entering.

Only when she met his gaze did she realize—she was completely naked!

“Y-you… what are you doing coming in?!”

Su Ruo screamed, spinning around to hide her body.

Although she loved the baby, she could not accept her transformed body—legs thicker, waist gone, formerly flat belly now ballooned like a massive inflated orb. Beauty was gone; it was dreadful.

She panicked, unwilling to let Xi Yuechen see.

Xi Yuechen frowned. Reckless as ever, and still no fear of slipping.

Yet, despite her perception of being unattractive, in Xi Yuechen’s eyes, her body was endlessly alluring.

Pregnancy had made her fuller than before, her curves enticing. Even the high, rounded belly carried a charming arc, a sacred beauty.

Her serene and gentle aura made Xi Yuechen’s heart race, compelling him to step closer.