Time flew by, and over the course of half a year, he doted on her so much that she became increasingly delicate, yet he cared for her exceptionally well.
Her belly gradually swelled, though her waist and limbs remained slender; only her stomach grew large, a sight that always made Gu Chengyu's heart clench with worry.
At this moment, his large hand rested on her round belly. As he caressed it, he would press his ear against it, listening for movements inside and saying silly things to the baby.
"Baby, have you been good today? Don't give Mommy a hard time, or Daddy will spank your bottom later."
"Hurry up and come out. Daddy has bought you lots of toys."
"Be like Mommy. Your eyes must be like Mommy's, beautiful."
Su Qianqian often found his behavior both laughable and exasperating, yet her heart would melt into a puddle of tenderness.
This man, who commanded respect and brooked no dissent in the outside world, bestowed all his patience and gentleness upon her and their unborn child.
During pregnancy, emotional fluctuations were inevitable. Sometimes she would feel down or irritable for no reason, and Gu Chengyu would take it all in stride, patiently coaxing her, never showing a hint of annoyance.
He even delegated most of his work, leaving his father, Chairman Gu, to work overtime every day, while he stayed by her side as much as possible.
Everyone could see that Gu Chengyu cherished Su Qianqian above all else, spoiling her utterly and without limit.
Unfortunately, given Su Qianqian's constitution, she still ended up giving birth prematurely.
It was a spring morning, with flowers blooming, when the long-awaited young master of the Gu family couldn't wait to be born and see this world.
Gu Chengyu waited outside the delivery room, as anxious as an ant on a hot griddle. The moment he heard the baby's robust cry from inside, his legs nearly gave way beneath him.
When the nurse came out with the swaddled infant to announce the happy news, he rushed forward first. But without even glancing at the child, he immediately asked, "How is Qianqian? Is she alright?"
Only after receiving confirmation that both mother and child were safe did he finally let out a long sigh of relief, and only then did his gaze fall upon the baby.
The little one was wrinkled and reddish, like a tiny monkey, with eyes closed and its little mouth moving slightly.
This was his son.
The child his beloved Qianqian had worked so hard to bring into the world for him.
He took the baby, his movements stiff and clumsy, yet extraordinarily careful, as if afraid of hurting him.
He spoke softly, "Baby, I'm your daddy."
When Su Qianqian was wheeled back to the hospital room, Gu Chengyu immediately carried the child to her side, his eyes shining brilliantly.
"Qianqian, look, our child. His eyes and brows resemble yours. He's beautiful."
Though utterly exhausted, Su Qianqian felt her eyes well up as she looked at this new life, feeling that everything had been worth it.
"Baby..." she called softly, her fingertip gently touching her son's little cheek.
As if sensing her, the little one nuzzled its head towards her bosom.
Watching this scene, Gu Chengyu's heart softened into a complete mess.
He sat on the edge of the bed, encircling both his wife and child in his arms, his gaze almost unable to tear itself away from his two precious ones, one big and one small.
He named his son Gu Musu.
Gu Chengyu adores Su Qianqian.
The name was straightforward and possessive.
However, this name initially faced opposition from almost everyone.
Gu Zhenting and Madam Gu were, of course, against it, feeling that naming their grandson so frivolously was too emotional and lacked grandeur and steadiness.
Even Su Qianqian herself, looking at the soft little bundle in her arms, hesitantly voiced a quiet concern, "A-Yu, isn't this name a bit too... girlish?"
But Gu Chengyu didn't think so in the slightest.
First, he lowered his head, nuzzled her cheek with his nose, and coaxed her gently, "How is it girlish? I think it's perfect."
"Besides, I want to tell the whole world that I love you. Our child is the proof."
This direct attack made Su Qianqian blush crimson, and her slight hesitation was promptly forgotten.
Having won over Su Qianqian, he simply ignored the opinions of the elder Gus.
He didn't give them a chance to object. Before Su Qianqian was discharged from the hospital, he directly took the household register and decisively registered the name, settling the matter once and for all.
A few days later, Gu Zhenting arrived at the hospital room with great enthusiasm, carrying a dictionary. He had spent several nights flipping through it and had selected several names with profound meanings and majestic grandeur for his precious grandson.
Upon arrival, however, he learned that his grandson's formal name had already been decided: Gu Musu.
Old Master Gu was stunned on the spot. After confirming several times that it was already registered, he was immediately furious, his beard practically bristling as he pointed at Gu Chengyu, "You! You wretched boy! Such a big matter, and you didn't discuss it! What kind of name is this! This is preposterous!"
Gu Chengyu replied in a flat tone, "My son, my decision. I think it's fine."
Gu Zhenting was infuriated by his son's unyielding attitude, yet could do nothing about it. He could only hold his little grandson and sigh mournfully,
"My poor, precious grandson, stuck with such an irresponsible father..."
Gu Chengyu scoffed dismissively.
From then on, the young master of the Gu family's formal name was settled: Gu Musu.
His nickname, given by his mother, was Nuonuo.
