Chapter 71: Handover

“Morning!” Jiang Miao greeted Tanaka.

“Morning.” Tanaka just picked up his coffee, casually replied, and was about to bring the coffee cup to his mouth.

But he suddenly paused, turned his head in astonishment, and stared at Jiang Miao.

Jiang Miao was about to put on her glasses when she lowered her head and met Tanaka’s eyes.

Jiang Miao puzzled, “What’s wrong?”

“Oh my god!” Tanaka murmured, “Oh my god!”

Jiang Miao: “?”

Just about to ask, “What’s gotten into you,” but heard Tanaka incredulously say, “You two just went to bed together now… mmm!”

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Kkydt Ykys pokqvzu nshlale vbl zypv osae “cle” okvb bla byde shla Mydyjy’p xswvb.

Fbl yzxspv jdlzv esod vs Mydyjy, zsolale bla hsknl yde ypjle, “Tso eke usw jdso?”

Mydyjy xyel y qlo “xxx” pswdep, casjl qall qasx Kkydt Ykys’p byde, yde yzps zsolale bkp hsknl, “Fs R eked’v pll kv oasdt? Zsw vos alyzzu fwpv… xxx!”

Tl oyp nshlale cu Kkydt Ykys’p byde ytykd.

Kkydt Ykys jlrv bkx nshlale qsa y qlo plnsdep clqsal zlvvkdt ts. Mydyjy ydtakzu pyke, “Psd’v usw vbkdj ycswv bso pvasdt usw yal? R yzxspv pwqqsnyvle!”

Kkydt Ykys: “Lsdpldpl! R byhl nsdvasz. Cwknjzu, bso eke usw qkde swv?” Fbl elprlayvlzu oydvle vs jdso.

Mydyjy nbwnjzle, “Psd’v usw zssj kd vbl xkaasa? Nssj yv uswaplzq, usw’al raynvknyzzu tzsokdt, yp kq usw oydv vs ldtayhl ‘R aszzle kd vbl pbllvp zypv dktbv’ sd uswa qsalblye.”

Kkydt Ykys vswnble bla qynl, dsv iwkvl clzklhkdt kv. “Lsdpldpl.”

Tanaka chuckled.

“Why would I lie to you? What’s the state of ‘long-awaited relief’? It would’ve been fine without a comparison, but the contrast is too strong. You…” Tanaka glanced disdainfully at Jiang Miao, “wouldn’t likely cheat behind Yan’s back. With such a sudden change, there’s only one explanation: you two hadn’t done it before!”

“Damn it!” Tanaka was also incredulous, “After all this time, I thought you two had already… but actually…”

Jiang Miao cursed, “He was pregnant with a big belly, what nonsense! Am I such a beast!”

Tanaka said, “It’s been a month since giving birth!”

Jiang Miao rolled her eyes, “He’s having a fit of perfectionism, worried about his figure after giving birth, and kept delaying.”

Fortunately, Yan He’s recovery speed was astonishing, and in just one month, his figure had almost returned to normal.

“You two are simply…” Tanaka was frustrated, “Wasting the good life!”

But Jiang Miao’s lips curled up, she put on her glasses and said, “I don’t think so.”

“Hey!” Tanaka quickly put on his glasses too, entered the shared virtual environment, and sifted through a pile of data modules in front of him, asking, “What do you mean?”

“It means,” Jiang Miao said, “I think this is fine, much better than getting into bed after knowing each other for only three days or even the same day.”

“Is it because of unfulfilled desires every day?” Tanaka quipped.

“People don’t just have physiological needs, Tanaka,” Jiang Miao said speechlessly, “It’s been proven since ancient times on Earth that humans have higher and more varied spiritual needs.”

“I’ve only confided in you among the people I know; I’ve actually never been involved with anyone.”

“Well, speaking of which, Yan’s existence has proven that you’re not frigid.”

“Nonsense, of course I’m not!” Jiang Miao retorted, “I’m not weaker in desires than you guys, it’s just that my needs are on a higher level.”

“Tanaka, stop rolling your eyes! I’m serious,” Jiang Miao said, “If it’s just about sex, K70 is enough for me. But I want more. Unfortunately, those guys who are eager to roll in bed at the first meeting can’t give me what I want.”

“Tanaka, don’t act like you don’t understand. You’ve experienced it, you’ve even said ‘forever’ to someone before,” she said.

Tanaka was silent for a moment, then smiled, “That was when I was young, now I’ve…”

“You want to say ‘matured,’ right? No, I don’t think so,” Jiang Miao said bluntly, “Your emotional needs haven’t matured, you’ve just become indifferent and numb. Tanaka, do you admit it or not?”

Tanaka couldn’t refute.

This was the conclusion Jiang Miao and Zhang Ya arrived at after a profound discussion, which was close to the truth. Naturally, Tanaka couldn’t argue against it.

He clicked his tongue, unwillingly saying, “It would be better if it were like you and Yan He?”

Jiang Miao said, “You haven’t spent this much time really getting to know someone, have you?”

A year’s time? Tanaka shook his head. In a year’s time, he didn’t know how many flings he’d had.

“It’s different, Tanaka,” Jiang Miao smiled, “Deeply understanding someone, getting used to someone, doesn’t hinder the eruption of passion as much as you think.”

Jiang Miao recalled the night before, exhilarating and satisfying, a smile tugging at her lips and eyes.

“Two people getting accustomed to each other’s presence like breathing, it’s not as dull as you imagine. On the contrary, the passion accumulated after emotional investment lasts longer. At least it won’t get boring after three days like you. Tanaka, it’s really good like this.”

Tanaka looked at the affection in Jiang Miao’s eyes, feeling apprehensive.

“Jiang, this isn’t good,” he warned her solemnly, “If you invest too much emotion in someone, rely too heavily on them, you’ll be easily hurt.”

Jiang Miao couldn’t listen. She chuckled, “Do you think Yan would hurt me? No, he’s not that kind of person.”

“I admit I’ve invested more emotion in him than in anyone else, but it’s not to the point of dependence. I’m still me, I have my own work, my own career, and I have my own child—remember, it’s written in the agreement that I’m the custodian of this child.”

“Even if Yan He has to leave the capital sector and return to the front line in the future, my life will continue just fine. It’s not like I’ve never broken up or experienced heartbreak.”

“But, Tanaka,” Jiang Miao said, “Even if we separate in the future, the happiness he brought me during these days together… it’s worth it.”

Tanaka was silent for a moment, then exclaimed, “Is he that good in bed? Did he have you begging after just one night? How big is he? 16? 18? 20 cm?”

What a crude guy! It was pointless to talk to him so much!

Dr. Jiang got so angry she threw a data module at him. In the virtual environment, the module passed through Tanaka and returned to its original position.

After a debate with Tanaka, Jiang Miao felt even more at ease in her heart.

She didn’t believe Yan He would hurt her, nor did she believe Yan He could hurt her. She firmly believed that even if she and Yan He couldn’t achieve “forever,” they could part amicably.

Looking at Zhang Ya and Coso, these two had lived together many years ago, already adjusting to each other in habits and perspectives. Years later, because of her, Zhang Ya was willing to open up again, giving Coso the chance to understand her deeply. They were together longer than any previous partners, clearly more stable than past relationships or romances.

With this mindset, Jiang Miao returned home from work.

As soon as she shouted, “I’m back,” Yan He had already taken off his apron and greeted her.

He pressed her against the entrance door, kissing her repeatedly.

“The ingredients are ready to be cooked anytime, Rui Rui just fell asleep. So…” he bit her ear and asked, “Do we eat first or do we indulge in something else?”

Their son, Rui Rui, woke up from his nap, surprised to find Mommy and Daddy hadn’t had dinner yet, and the dishes weren’t even on the stove.

Not knowing what the adults were doing, he heard him wake up and hurriedly came over to watch him, vying to hold him.

Daddy smelled like Mommy, and Mommy smelled even more like Daddy.

Surrounded by familiar scents, Rui Rui was content, whether in Mommy’s soft embrace or Daddy’s sturdy arms.

He was placed in his baby chair, positioned at the table, contentedly munching on his fingers while watching the two adults eat, exchanging affectionate glances. But little Rui Rui couldn’t understand yet.

But the innate intuition of human infants made him very satisfied with the atmosphere at home, extremely satisfied.

After a few more days, Jiang Miao sorted out her work matters and finally began her official maternity leave.

At the same time, this meant that Yan He had to return to his work position.

The first day of separation is always difficult.

“After he wakes up, feed him water first to moisturize his throat and stomach. The water temperature should not be too cold or too hot, let Xiaona control it.”

“Wait for his hungry cries before feeding him milk. Don’t do it too early, you need to train his foraging instinct. Um, you can distinguish between hungry cries, cries for elimination, and cries for companionship, right?”

“From nine to eleven in the morning is the time for a walk in the garden. Remember, although the temperatures in spring and autumn feel similar, the spring garden is cooler, with warm winds, while the autumn garden has slightly higher temperatures and cooler breezes.”

“So if you’re going to the autumn garden, make sure to dress him in an extra layer to avoid getting cold.”

“And also…”

“Yan He,” Jiang Miao interrupted him helplessly, “You’ve already written all of this in the memo. I’ve memorized it all. You have to trust my memory.”

Yan He let out a deep sigh, looking at Jiang Miao with resentment.

Jiang Miao pretended not to see.

Extending the rotation period to three months was out of the question. She had several projects on hand and so much work to be done!

Seeing her so relentless, Yan He became even more melancholic. He held on to Jiang Rui and refused to let go, rubbing and kissing his chubby cheeks, whispering in his ear.

Jiang Rui giggled because his ears were ticklish.

Jiang Miao couldn’t stand it anymore.

“Hey, speaking ill of Mom in front of the child is a low thing to do!”

Yan He firmly denied it, “I’m teaching him to listen to you.”

Just the resentful look you gave when you muttered just now, I’d be a fool to believe you!

“Alright, it’s time for you to go! Otherwise, you’ll miss the ship to the base!” Jiang Miao mercilessly snatched Jiang Rui from his arms and placed him back in the crib.

Turning around, she tightened his collar button again—the magnetic buttons on the uniform collar automatically snap together upon contact, eliminating the need for manual adjustment.

But Jiang Miao just liked doing it.

Uniforms were truly magical things. Once the button was tightened, this man, who seemed to regress to his primal instincts on the bed, appeared to have all his desires tightly wrapped and bound.

Jiang Miao’s index finger twitched.

“Come back soon. The baby and I will be waiting for you at home.” She tiptoed and pecked his lips, whispering softly, “Next time, let me take off your uniform myself…”

Yan He’s wounded soul, deprived of a month of care rights, was comforted.

He reached out to hold the back of her head, his lips indulging in a frenzy, dispelling all the previous melancholy.

“I’ll be back,” he said.

Jiang Miao watched him board the vehicle from the balcony.

The black car usually soared into the sky as soon as it left the platform, but today it circled around the building exterior before reluctantly departing.

“Tsk, look at how hopeless Dad looks,” the mother, who had just taken office, sneered for a moment.

Turning her head, Jiang Rui gave her a pooping face.

All his features twisted, then relaxed with one effective effort.

But Jiang Rui, who couldn’t stand discomfort in his bottom, deeply sucked in a breath and let out a piercing scream that could penetrate soundproof walls: “Waaaaahhhhh!”

Jiang Miao: “…”

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