Three days later.
Morning, Capital City.
The sun was still blazing today, and it was hot.
Walking out of the villa, Dong Xuebin, freshly awake, wore only a pair of swimming trunks as he yawned and stretched. He slowly made his way to the pool in the Backyard. After some simple warm-up exercises, he plunged headfirst into the clear water with a splash. He swam a lap around the pool, and when he grew tired, he did not climb out. Instead, he sat on the steps beneath the surface, rested both hands on the edge, leaned his head back, and squinted in the sun. He looked utterly relaxed and at ease, enjoying himself to the fullest.
Home was still the best.
Living in the dormitory Family Compound always felt awkward.
This was a villa Dong Xuebin had bought near the Western Hills long ago. Although he had later offered it to Mom, she had settled down in Fenzhou City and stubbornly refused to take it, so it ultimately remained for Dong Xuebin to live in. In the distance, mist-shrouded mountains wound across the horizon. It was a fairly suitable place to live, especially for retirement. Getting up in the morning to swim, bask in the sun, and admire the mountain view—there was nothing better. Hui Lan would be giving birth in a few days, and this place was just right for that. It was rare for the couple to spend time together, so naturally they had to enjoy it properly.
One lap...
Two laps...
Three laps...
Dong Xuebin grew tired from swimming and leaned against the poolside to smoke.
Suddenly, Xie Huilan's lazy voice drifted down from an upstairs window.
"Xiao Bin."
"Huh?"
"Where's my little husband?"
"I'm downstairs. What is it?"
"Where is my little husband?"
"Come on, I