Three years after their wedding, Li Chengxiu and Yan Rui's life was peaceful and full of love. But something was missing—something they both yearned for.
One evening, as they sat together on the couch, Yan Rui hesitated before speaking.
"Chengxiu, have you ever thought about having a child?"
Li Chengxiu looked at him, surprised. It was something he had dreamed of but never dared to voice. "I have… but I didn't know if you wanted that too."
Yan Rui smiled, taking his hand. "I do. I want us to have a family. A child who we can love and protect, who will grow up knowing nothing but warmth and kindness."
After months of discussions and planning, they found a wonderful surrogate—a kindhearted woman who understood their story and wanted to help them build their family.
Months later, when they heard their baby's heartbeat for the first time, Li Chengxiu couldn't stop the tears from falling.
"This is real," he whispered, squeezing Yan Rui's hand.
"Yes," Yan Rui murmured, pressing a soft kiss to Li Chengxiu's forehead. "We're going to be fathers."