novelraw Chapter 499 - 416: I Also Want to be a Godmother
Chapter 499 - 416: I Also Want to be a Godmother
Chapter 499: Chapter 416: I Also Want to be a Godmother
Bai Shasha talked for ages and finally threw up her hands. "I mean, Xiao Fanzi, what’s going on with you? Huh? You go out to get some experience, and you come back acting like a completely different person?"
Is this even the Jiang Fan she used to know? If someone told her they switched her out for someone else, she’d totally believe it!
Jiang Fan’s innocent gaze met hers. "What’s wrong with how I am now? Sisi, come on, tell me, what do you think of this version of me?"
Li Si gave her a thorough once-over. The once strictly pants-wearing Jiang Fan was now sporting a flowy dress, lightly made-up to show off a certain feminine charm. With an air of utmost seriousness, Li Si summed it up: "Like repels like, opposites attract!"
"Haha! Oh, buzz off!" Jiang Fan finally broke character, laughing. "The two of you, you just can’t deal with me acting ladylike!"
Bai Shasha shook her head dramatically, feigning wisdom. "Nay! Never! Haven’t you heard? Being ladylike is out these days—what’s in is the Wild Girlfriend look!"
Li Si and Jiang Fan exchanged glances, then said in perfect sync, "Like your style, of course!" After which, they couldn’t resist teasing the driver, Xu Er: "Isn’t that right?"
Bai Shasha pounded at them in mock frustration, "I’m not playing with you two anymore! You’re awful!"
"Hahaha..."
Xu Er shook his head helplessly, thinking, Three women, one grand show! Sitting in this backseat felt like being surrounded by hundreds of quacking ducks!
Glancing in the rearview mirror at Bai Shasha, whose cheeks blushed red with laughter, Xu Er couldn’t help but crack a smile. Truth be told, maybe he really did have a thing for her wild and slightly headstrong nature.
Just like Long Wu said, Xu Er was one of those guys who thrived on "misery loves company."
Otherwise, why else would he relentlessly chase after someone who didn’t want him—and insist on only Bai Shasha as his bride?
He even shamelessly agreed to her three-year condition!
Still, Xu Er thought about her parents, who’d eventually come into the picture, wondering if that might change anything.
He quietly looked forward to seeing her mom’s fighting prowess!
Amid laughter and chatter, they finally arrived at Jinyuan, where Jiang Fan’s gaze first landed on Buding, who was wide-eyed and smiling. Instantly, Jiang Fan melted, her heart completely stolen.
She rushed to the bathroom to wash her hands, then held Buding tightly, refusing to let go. Surprisingly, Buding wasn’t shy at all, seeming to adore her. His little giggles were utterly infectious.
"Sisi! How can your son be so handsome? Look at that smile—totally melts my heart! I remember wondering when you were pregnant, what your bundle of joy might look like. Now I see he’s even cuter than I imagined! And check out that glossy black hair—it’s practically made for shampoo ads!" Jiang Fan couldn’t resist praising. Though outwardly cool, she had a warm, hidden affection that surfaced the moment she saw the child.
Deep down, she even allowed herself a rare glimpse of what her own future might look like. If she had kids one day, what might they be like?
"It’s not as exaggerated as you’re making it sound!" Li Si replied with a smile, teasingly adding, "But hey, if anyone actually wants him for an ad, I bet his dad won’t agree to it!"
"Your hubby definitely wouldn’t! Haha!" Bai Shasha laughed from the side, already picturing Leng Mochen’s reaction.
Jiang Fan joined in the laughter, knowing she hadn’t had much contact with Li Si’s husband but heard he was the stoic, cool type.
With such an adorable, smart kid, of course they’d treat him like the ultimate treasure!
"Oh! My precious Buding! What am I going to do? I love you too much!" Jiang Fan inhaled the sweet, milky scent of the baby, unable to resist kissing his chubby little cheeks.
Seeing Jiang Fan holding Buding for so long without letting go, Bai Shasha grew a tiny bit jealous and started teasing the baby, "Hey, godson! You know who’s prettier, huh? That’s why you keep letting her hold you? C’mon, let godmom hold you for a bit and show some love!"
Jiang Fan darted left and right, refusing to let Bai Shasha hold him. Their playful antics only made Buding even happier, giggling away as if they were playing a game.
His big, bright eyes watched curiously as they playfully bickered.
After a while, maybe feeling like he’d had his fun, Buding stretched out his little arms toward his mom, cooing.
Li Si took him with a proud grin, clearly showing off. "See that? Nothing beats Mommy!"
Jiang Fan pouted and whined, "Sisi! You’re so biased! Bai Shasha gets to be godmom, but what about me? I want to be a godmom too!"
She couldn’t let them exclude her just because she wasn’t around as often!
"Alright! Buding’s so lucky to have so many people loving him!"
"Exactly!" Jiang Fan whipped out a gift she had carefully picked—a gold locket. "Come on, little sweetheart, look at what godmom got for you! Okay, it’s a bit cliché, but hey, we’re going with ’the simpler, the better’ vibe here! I’ll pick out loads of toys for you in a few days!"
She had originally planned to buy four years’ worth of gifts, but Li Si wouldn’t let her.
Now that she had the chance, she wasn’t about to let it pass—she was going to shower Buding with gifts, making sure he’d remember his godmom every time he saw them!
Li Si quickly took the locket for Buding, trying to convince her, "This is already perfect. You don’t need to keep buying more; really, don’t spend too much!"
Their close friendship meant no need for superficial gestures, but Li Si truly didn’t want her to splurge.
Jiang Fan tilted her head, retorting, "It’s for my godson, not for you—don’t be so nosy!"
After playing with Buding a while longer, the baby yawned and started to get sleepy. Li Si fed him and rocked him to sleep, and Sister Ding carried him back to his room.
The three sat on the couch chatting casually, with Li Si and Bai Shasha curious about Jiang Fan’s recent life.
Jiang Fan finally revealed that she had started dating a guy abroad. He was a classmate.
Their relationship was only three months fresh, so she didn’t feel it was time yet to introduce him to her close friends.
Bai Shasha pressed her for details with relentless enthusiasm, "Spill the tea! How far have you guys gone? I hear people are super open about dating overseas!"
"Right, right! I’m curious too! We can get to how you met later!" Li Si chimed in with a grin.
Jiang Fan, slightly flustered, looked unexpectedly girlish. "You two are such pervs! I thought you’d care more about what kind of person he is. But, sorry to disappoint—so far, we’re only at the hand-holding stage!"
Bai Shasha exaggeratedly covered her face. "Oh my god! Is this for real? Your relationship feels way too wholesome!"
She paired her words with exaggerated winks toward Li Si, openly expressing disbelief.
Jiang Fan had anticipated her reaction and casually tossed a bag of chips in her direction. "If you keep that up, I won’t say another word!"
"No, don’t stop! Shasha, cut it out! Xiao Fan, I’m more interested in how you met him—where’s he from?"
Jiang Fan smiled softly as she recounted their meeting—a cliché story but heartfelt nonetheless. In a foreign land, they bonded as fellow expats and classmates, gradually noticing each other. His gentle pursuit warmed Jiang Fan’s cold heart little by little.
"He’s from Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and his family runs a small business. I didn’t ask much beyond that. But being with him feels great! The school will be on summer break soon, and he’ll also return to China. I’ll introduce you guys then!"
Li Si nodded. "That’s a must!" It was wonderful to see Jiang Fan let go of the past. She’d once worried Jiang Fan might struggle to open her heart to others.
It wasn’t about whether she could—just whether the right person came along!
Bai Shasha’s eyes lit up. "Does this mean we should start planning where you’ll treat us to a meal? I’m going to carefully think about where to eat!"
Li Si and Jiang Fan groaned in unison, "You foodie!" (To be continued. If you enjoy this story, please vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com) with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation! Mobile users, visit m.qidian.com to read.)