Ten Thousand Soul Banner: Deceased, do you have any unfulfilled wishes?-Chapter 1045 - 1041: About Children

"Xiao Shen, come and sit down."

Ruan Xiangqian warmly waved to Shen Siyuan, even personally picking up the purple clay teapot on the table and pouring him a full cup of hot tea.

"Dad, you’re too kind, I can do it myself." Shen Siyuan quickly stood up, reaching out to take the teapot.

"Hey, we’re all family, no need for formalities."

Ruan Xiangqian waved his hand, pushing the teacup in front of him, his eyes full of smiles.

"Your mom is going to need your help for a while, and if you need anything in the future, don’t hesitate to call me, I’ll have it sent over."

"You talk like that."

Shen Siyuan smiled helplessly, "We’re family, no need to talk like strangers, it’s what I should do."

"Yes, yes, family!" Ruan Xiangqian nodded repeatedly, then suddenly shifted the conversation, leaned in closer, and lowered his voice, "So you and Ruan Ruan, when are you planning to have a child?"

"Ah?"

Shen Siyuan was taken aback by the question, his hand holding the teacup paused in mid-air, momentarily unsure how to respond.

Actually, on his visit to his old rural home today, his parents and Grandma had asked him the same question, leaving him tongue-tied back then too.

"Let nature take its course, these things can’t be forced." Shen Siyuan put down the teacup, smiling bitterly.

In his heart, he knew that since he had been with Ruan Hongzhuang, they had never deliberately avoided pregnancy, always just going with the flow.

After all, he was very aware that as his own life levels continued to leap forward, wanting a child would only get increasingly difficult.

The disparity in life levels would lead to mismatched physiques between partners, unless Ruan Hongzhuang and Taozi could cultivate to the same level as him, otherwise the chances of conceiving would only decrease.

Because of this, he had never taken any contraceptive measures from the start, hoping to welcome their child as soon as possible.

"That’s how it is, but it’s still better to hurry up a bit."

Ruan Xiangqian rubbed his chin, smiling mischievously, "Don’t end up with Ruan Ruan, being the elder sister, having to hold her little brother first before her own child comes along."

Shen Siyuan heard this and a flash of surprise crossed his eyes: "Already confirmed it’s a boy?"

Ruan Xiangqian nodded proudly, unable to hide the smile on his face.

Though determining the gender of a fetus during pregnancy is strictly prohibited, for people like him, there’s always a way around any challenge.

If domestic regulations don’t allow it, then go abroad, there’s always a way around any challenge.

"Then congratulations to you!" Shen Siyuan sincerely congratulated him.

"Congratulations to both of us!" Ruan Xiangqian’s eyes narrowed with his smile, patting Shen Siyuan’s shoulder, his tone full of gratitude, "Honestly, I have you to thank for that."

His words came from the heart.

Even though he loved Ruan Hongzhuang very much, always stating that daughters are better than sons, Ruan Hongzhuang is his pride.

But truth be told, how could he not want a son?

If it were an ordinary family, it would be fine, as there’s no throne succession, and high chances the kids are just ordinary.

But Ruan Xiangqian was different, he has a vast business empire, so he needs a son to carry on the legacy of the Ruan Family.

Though now many say daughters can do it too, realistically, the more likely scenario is the massive assets end up with a son-in-law, examples abound.

Shen Siyuan may be special and not care for the assets, but what about future generations?

The family business would ultimately end up in outsiders’ hands, no longer carrying the Ruan name.

And the child Jiang Yingxue is carrying not only dispelled years of heartache but also rekindled his fighting spirit.

Previously, as he aged, with only Ruan Hongzhuang as a daughter, he had shifted the company’s direction from expansion to conservancy, just waiting for his daughter to take over so he could retire in peace.

But now? Resting? What’s that? In his fifties, he’s still strong enough to create new glory.

He feels he can at least work another forty years. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Watching Ruan Xiangqian beam with delight, Shen Siyuan also started to smile, genuinely happy for him.

However, he didn’t know that Ruan Xiangqian was still contemplating earlier, intending to inquire about cultivation practices.

But then he silently dismissed the thought.

Although he is Shen Siyuan’s father-in-law, the time they’ve spent together is still short, the bond not deep, with only Ruan Hongzhuang as their connecting link.

Suddenly asking about cultivation would be too abrupt, possibly leaving Shen Siyuan with a bad impression of being overly ambitious, so he decided to hold off.

Just as they were talking, suddenly a joyful commotion was heard outside, mixed with children’s cheerful laughter, coming closer.

"They’re back." Shen Siyuan chuckled as he stood up.

The door opened, Tang Tang and Xiao Ya rushed inside.

The two little ones spotted Shen Siyuan immediately and ran over to him.

"Brother, look."

Xiao Ya raised a glowing magic wand, her face full of joy.

"What a beautiful magic wand, who bought it for you?" Shen Siyuan asked with a smile.

"Granny Jiang." Xiao Ya replied.

"Did you thank Granny Jiang?" Shen Siyuan patted her little head and asked.

"Mm, I did thank her, but Granny Jiang said no need to."

"Haha, is that so? Thanks are fine, go play by yourself."

After speaking, Shen Siyuan turned to look at Tang Tang beside him, who was holding a shark hand puppet and studying it intently.

Opening and closing the shark’s mouth, she was having a great time.

"Wow, what a cute little shark, who got it for you?" Shen Siyuan teased her.

"Hello, Big Gray Wolf." Tang Tang raised the shark, addressing him.

"Why am I the Big Gray Wolf?" Shen Siyuan said with amusement.

But somehow felt something was odd.

"Then are you the little rabbit? I’m the Big Gray Wolf, gonna eat you, ah woo, ah woo..."

Tang Tang waved her hands, acting mighty.

Shen Siyuan chuckled, picking her up, then suddenly realized something was off.

"Tang Tang, you just said so much at once?" Shen Siyuan’s eyes widened.

Tang Tang not only talked a lot but very coherently.

"Little Rabbit, don’t be strange, I’ve always been able to talk..."

"Let me take a bite, taste if it’s good, ah woo, ah woo..."

...

Tang Tang pressed her hand puppets-covered hand against Shen Siyuan’s cheek, pinching his face.

Seeing this, Shen Siyuan took off her hand puppet.

"Oh~ oh..."

Tang Tang immediately struggled, reaching out with both hands trying to grab it back.

Seeing this, Shen Siyuan quickly put the puppet back on.

"Don’t do that, ok? If you do, I won’t play with you anymore, I won’t like you, I’m really angry..."

"Haha..." Shen Siyuan finally understood what was happening and couldn’t help but laugh.

At this moment, Ruan Hongzhuang walked over.

"You noticed too? Just earlier it made me laugh so much, could this be a second personality?"

"Not sure, does wearing the puppet increase her confidence in speaking? But too bad she doesn’t know ventriloquism, otherwise it’d be fun..."

Shen Siyuan put her down, patting her little butt, indicating she should play on her own.

Tang Tang immediately pinched his butt with the puppet, "Don’t hit my butt, bite you..."

"Haha..."

This little one is just too amusing.