He Is Our Other Dad

Tao Qiu asked, "Does that Little Yu know what she's been thinking about all this time while I'm waiting for you?"

Lou Yu pressed his face against Tao Qiu's palm and shook his head.

Tao Qiu also honestly asked, "I've been thinking, if you really are dead, when and through what channels will I be able to find out?"

"I am a mutated monster. I can't enter the human base, and I can't contact you. I am clearly your lover, yet I don't even know how you are doing."

"I cried several times looking at the photos. Every time I cried, I thought, 'I would do anything to see Lou Yu again.'"

Lou Yu's eyelashes trembled upon hearing this, and his Adam's apple bobbed as he tried to say something, but he didn't know where to begin.

Tao Qiu kissed Lou Yu's lips, her gentle voice full of understanding and love. She said, "It's alright, my Little Fishy, I'll give you whatever you want."

A tear slid down Lou Yu's cheek.

He cupped Tao Qiu's face in his hands and pressed his lips to hers. Tao Qiu him by pinching his earlobe, which emboldened him, and he kissed her passionately.

Lou Yu wanted it, and Tao Qiu gave it to him. Lou Yu could have demanded it without restraint, but he even needed Tao Qiu's approval for a kiss.

Tao Qiu, out of love, gave Lou Yu the opportunity to indulge himself; Lou Yu, out of love, restrained his desires and willingly submitted to her.

The kiss was gentle and lingering, like the light rain outside the car, falling silently, soaking the soil, nourishing the grass and trees, and bringing a damp feeling.

When the rain stopped, Lou Yu had already fallen asleep leaning on Tao Qiu's shoulder.

Tao Qiu looked down at Lou Yu's dark circles and pale face, a hint of pity flashing in her eyes.

Compared to the last time we met, Lou Yu was noticeably thinner. I wondered if it was because of his injury or because he had been under too much psychological pressure lately.

Perhaps he hadn't slept well for a long time; Lou Yu's breathing was heavy, each breath reaching Tao Qiu's ears and softening his heart even more.

He wasn't lying when he said Lou Yu could bring the crops back to the base; he understood Lou Yu's sense of responsibility towards humanity and was willing to support it.

Previously, after giving Lou Yu the crops, she didn't always make sure he ate them all. If Lou Yu was truly selfish and worried about being abandoned, she could have secretly hidden some crops to take back for him to eat.

This way, I can verify my guess without taking the risk of telling him my true thoughts.

Lou Yu, however, preferred to suffer self-blame and sleepless nights rather than entertain any wicked thoughts.

Tao Qiu felt that Lou Yu was worthy of her love for him, her waiting for him, and the tears she shed for him.

So he's happy to spoil his Puppy Yu.

Even if the crops were discovered by that man named Lou Quan, it didn't matter. Tao Qiu had already decided to make changes, and he didn't want this situation to happen again.

He didn't want them to have any other way of contact besides Lou Yu coming out to see him.

He didn't want Lou Yu to be hurt again without him by his side.

He didn't want his children to only have one father when they grew up.

Perhaps his subconscious remembered that he was outside, because Lou Yu woke up after only an hour of sleep.

However, because Tao Qiu was there, he slept exceptionally soundly, with superb sleep quality; one hour of sleep was equivalent to four or five hours of sleep normally.

Lou Yu hugged Tao Qiu, feeling somewhat apologetic, and said, "I came in such a hurry this time that I didn't bring you anything, I'm so sorry."

"It's alright, I'm glad you're here."

Lou Yu stood up, looked at Tao Qiu, and said, "I'll come out again in a couple of days under the pretext of picking up some materials. I'll bring you whatever you need."

"Okay? Oh, later? I'll write you a form."

The rice, flour, cooking oil, and seasonings that Lou Yu sent him last year were all used up long ago. With the arrival of spring, the kids were busy practicing hunting, and they were also worried that Lou Yu would arrive very late, so they even canceled the activity of watching two episodes of anime every day. They would only let Tao Qiu turn on his phone to show them for a while when they really wanted to.

Even with such frugal use, and considering the large capacity of several power banks, the battery is almost depleted.

Thinking of her children, Tao Qiu's eyes darted around, and she deliberately asked in a casual tone, "Little Fishy, with so many mutated monsters attacking human bases this year, your casualties must have been quite severe?"

"Hmm." Lou Yu told Tao Qiu the approximate number of people, which was more than Tao Qiu had imagined.

Tao Qiu then asked, "Can you replenish the manpower? Are there many children at your base?"

Lou Yu said, "The base encourages childbirth and takes good care of the elderly, children, women, and infants, so the number of newborns each year is quite considerable."

"So, do you like children?" Tao Qiu finally steered the conversation to the point he wanted to ask, "You're gay, and men can't have children. Don't you feel regretful about that?"

Chapter 67 He is another father to us

Tao Qiu really wanted to give the children a complete family, but he wanted his children to be happy even more. If Lou Yu didn't like the children, he would rather the two of them never acknowledge each other for the rest of their lives.

At the same time, Tao Qiu also wanted to test Lou Yu's attitude towards relationships. Would he feel regret or disappointment in this relationship because he couldn't have children with two men?

This is a harbinger of betrayal!

Lou Yu, unaware of Tao Qiu's intentions, honestly answered the question, "We struggle to survive in this era so that the human race can continue. Children will inherit the will of their predecessors and lead humanity forward. They are the spark, the hope. How could I not like children?"

"As for whether I'll regret not being able to have my own children after becoming gay? Of course not. Just like a fisherman passing by a gardener's house, he'll admire the beautiful and fragrant flowers the gardener grows, adding a touch of beauty to the world, but he won't regret choosing to be a fisherman instead of a gardener, because the gardener has flowers, and the fisherman gets fish. The fisherman is content, and so am I."

Tao Qiu seemed satisfied with Lou Yu's answer, and then asked, "If we had a child, do you think you could be a good father?"

Lou Yu thought carefully before answering, "From the perspective of my family of origin, my mother has always loved and doted on me since I was a child. Even if I only clumsily imitate her, I should be able to learn about 70-80% of her qualities. As for my personal character, everyone praises and compliments me. I can't be too bad to children. Speaking of achievements, there is one child in the base who likes me quite a bit."

He told Tao Qiu in detail about the child Xiao Cong. Even recently, whenever both sides were free, Xiao Cong would come to their house to play, and he was very attached to him as an elder.

"In conclusion," Lou Yu smiled, "I think if I had children, there's a high probability I'd be a good father."

Tao Qiu put her hand on his shoulder and said, "You've passed the emotional test, but what about material things? If parents are poor, their children will suffer along with them."

Lou Yu felt that he had no problem with this either.

"I hold several positions at the base and receive a base salary each month, but the majority of my income comes from field missions. Based on my current savings, I can provide my child with at least the material comforts of being well-fed and clothed."

In this turbulent and dangerous era, where even survival is uncertain, the ultimate dream for most people is to have enough to eat and wear.

He has fatherly love, he has material wealth; honestly, if you mention these conditions, many adults would be happy to rush over to recognize Lou Yu as their godfather.

Tao Qiu asked, "Assuming you have no worries about food and clothing, how many children do you think you can support at most?"

"Hmm..." Lou Yu pondered seriously, "No more than six will do."

After Lou Yu finished speaking, he quickly realized something was amiss. If Tao Qiu only wanted to understand the situation at the base, perhaps she hadn't asked about the children in far too many details?

Lou Yu didn't think of anything else; he just assumed that Tao Qiu was afraid he might change his mind, so she was testing him here and trying to have some fun.

Then he smiled smugly and looked at Tao Qiu, saying, "Qiuqiu, you've asked me so many questions, do you want to have my babies? If Qiuqiu were to have them, I could raise a hundred of them."

"Get lost! Do you think babies have legs like centipedes? A hundred of them!" Tao Qiu pushed Lou Yu's face away, laughing as if she were angry. "But if you were to give me a hundred, I wouldn't mind."

Lou Yu snuggled against Tao Qiu like a spoiled child, pressing his face against hers, "If Qiuqiu Tao Qiu it, I'll give birth to it for you."

Tao Qiu raised an eyebrow. "You're willing to let me be on top?"

Lou Yu said, "Wasn't it up there the first time we met?"

It's on top, but not inside.

"Tsk, I knew you were talking nonsense? Huahua, you're really making things difficult again."

Lou Yu and said, "There's only one thing I can't do for Qiuqiu. Qiuqiu loves me the most, right? She'll definitely be willing to grant me this little request."

Tao Qiu laughed, "Glib tongue."

"It's sweet talk," Lou Yu said, his warm breath landing on Tao Qiu's lips. "Not only are your words sweet, but your mouth is sweet too. Want some?"

That kiss just now wasn't enough to ease their longing for each other, and besides, they were both young and full of vigor; it would be strange if they didn't have thoughts when they were so close together like that.

Tao Qiu teased him, "Didn't you want crops? If you take good care of me, I'll give you as much as you want."

Even if they weren't served well, they'd still get paid? But they both enjoyed playing these little tricks.

Lou Yu chuckled, "Then, please enjoy yourself, Lord Snow Bird."

After saying that, Lou Yu covered Tao Qiu's lips with his.

While the two of them were whispering sweet nothings in the car, the three kids in the cave were experiencing their first major ideological storm.

Several photos were laid out side by side on the bed. The three little ones held their chubby hands and examined them carefully, their brows furrowed.

In the photo, Tao Qiu and that black-haired man are behaving intimately, either kissing or hugging; the pink bubbles are practically bursting through the paper.

Judging from the background, it should be inside a car; the kids had seen that human figure from afar before.