The Stars In Your Eyes - Chapter 233

Bai Yutang has been unemployed since he graduated 7 months ago. This time, he had a good resume, passed and got his architect license, and finished his master degree with an excellent grade. Overall, it’s a blinding achievement for a young architect.

Liu Xiang himself will take a master degree this year, and he took the program which allowed him to still work while studying.

After much contemplation, Bai Yutang decided to ask Zhen Guo whether he had a job for a master graduate like him.

Took a master degree has a lot of benefits, but also has its own weakness. Seeking a job is not as simple as a fresh graduate.

It might just be formality to ask Zhen Guo since Liu Xiang had told him that their department needed additional two architect, project managers.

It might not be fair, but if Bai Yutang successfully joined Zhen Guo’s firm, his status will be higher than Liu Xiang, all because he had a master degree and work experience from two different places with decent reputation.

“Will Liu Xiang feel bad about it, gege?” Bai Yutang asked Jian Kang Lu before they slept.

Their kids are laying in the middle of the bed. These days Jian Ying Yue always makes a ruckus in the middle of the night. It was such a hassle for them to go to their room next door each time it happened. Thus Bai Yutang just put the babies in their bed, let his husband look at him pitifully since he can’t hug Bai Yutang while sleeping.

“He will. But he won’t let his own feelings settle. He will swallow and get over it soon. The important thing is for you to act like nothing happened if he didn’t show anything.” Jian Kang Lu said. He caresses Bai Jingting’s tiny shoulder since he can’t hug his own little husband.

Bai Jingting’s personality is very much like Bai Yutang. Quiet, and have a gentle smile. At least, that’s what a biased father Jian Kang Lu felt.

His own daughter is really a little devil who will cry every-time she is put down, cry when she is hungry, cry when she pooped, cry when she wants to sleep. Jian Ying Yue cried one hundred times a day yet the blind grandparents said she was such a lovely angel.

“When will you have the interview?” Jian Kang Lu asked.

Bai Yutang’s voice is so soft, afraid to wake Jian Ying Yue. “Next week.”

It’s been three weeks since Chinese New Year. Snow all melted, skies clear as spring clouds hanging in the vast starry night sky. The full moon reflected on a clear lake, while wind blew softly.

“Mm, then let’s go shopping this week. The weather is starting to get warm, so let’s buy spring clothes for the babies too.”

Bai Yutang nodded to his husband, and they chatted for a little while before they fell asleep. Two hours later Jian Ying Yue cried in the middle of the night and awakened Bai Jingting too. The tired fathers each held their babies, while feeding Jian Ying Yue, checking their diapers, and coaxing them back to sleep.

“Sorry gege..” Bai Yutang said sleepily. He knows his husband is tired, yet still has to work in the middle of the night.

“What are you saying? Ah Ting is just surprised by this little devil’s cries. Is that right, Ah Ting? Mmm? Whose babies is this? So handsome. His father must be very handsome too.”

Bai Yutang’s eyes almost fell into a straight line due to sleepiness, his lips curved to hear Jian Kang Lu’s way of coaxing Bai Jingting. His husband said those words everyday, just like he said I love you to Bai Yutang.

“Don’t call Ah Yue a little devil.. It will hurt her.” He said while kissing his daughter’s soft hair.

Jian Kang Lu could only nod and coax Bai Jingting back.

At the weekend, Jian Shen and Lin Caihong also join them for shopping. In the shopping mall, Tang Yuxuan and the 6 months pregnant Fei Hong also join them. This is the second time Tang Yuxuan and Fei Hong meet the siblings.

“I still can’t believe you have children before I do. How is it? Tired? Are you sure you’ll get back to work soon?” Tang Yuxuan asked Bai Yutang.

Bai Yutang walks in the back with Tang Yuxuan, dragging the folded stroller belonging to Bai Jingting. Jian Kang Lu held Bai Jingting like a kangaroo in the baby carrier, plastered to his chest tight. Jian Ying Yue is in the stroller driven by Jian Shen while Lin Caihong happily chats with Fei Hong.

“Mm, it’s been more than seven months since I graduated. It’s not tiring though for now. These babies had their little army who took care of them.”

Tang Yuxuan could only look at Bai Yutang with envy written in his face. He and Fei Hong had talked about this a lot. They couldn’t afford to hire a nanny like Bai Yutang and Jian Kang Lu. The money to pay the nannies better shifted to their babies future education fund. Nowadays, school is expensive. Both of them also still have to pay for their apartment. Each month they have to spare 8000 yuan for it.

Both Tang Yuxuan and Fei Hong’s salary each month was not even 40,000 yuan. With how expensive living costs are in B city, they could only save 10,000 to 15,000 yuan per month. When the baby comes, how could they spare to hire a nanny?

This led to Tang Yuxuan’s next question, “Say, don’t Jian Ge want to change his car? His old car was not suitable for a family of four like you, right?”

Bai Yutang nodded, “How do you know? Gege indeed wants to buy a new car, a family car.”

Tang Yuxuan’s eyes lit up. “How about selling the car to me? We’ll only have one kid at least until the next 10 years.”

Second hand cars are cheaper, Tang Yuxuan and Fei Hong definitely need a car if the baby is delivered. They both believe taking public transportation is not that safe for children. And most of all, they know the previous owner of the car, who takes very good care of the car. It doesn’t matter even though the car is almost 10 years old. Jian Kang Lu’s car is a really good one.

“You want to buy gege’s car? Is that okay?” Bai Yutang is afraid Tang Yuxuan will feel uneasy about using their used car.

“Yes! Could you tell Jian Ge to give me a lower price? Or a three months installment. I need to prepare for HongHong’s delivery cost too. It will be better if Jian Ge sold the car to me before HongHong giving birth.”

“I’ll talk about it to gege later. For the price, it’s better if you talk to gege directly.” Bai Yutang said.

The group entered the big store providing baby necessities. Bai Yutang remembers how shocked he was when he saw the prices inside. He prepares to console Tang Yuxuan when they walk inside.

How could this small piece of fabric used by babies to sleep cost 150 yuan? Don’t even mention the stroller in Bai Yutang’s hand. This stroller costs 4500 yuan, and Jian Kang Lu bought two. Lin Caihong also bought another double stroller with a similar price.

Walking into the baby store for the first time is like Alice’s feeling when she walks inside wonderland.

With Jian Kang Lu, Jian Shen, and Lin Caihong in the front, Bai Yutang knows his duty here is to restrain these people who will buy anything they feel suitable for the babies.

Tang Yuxuan’s eyes almost fell off when he saw the same carrier which Jian Kang Lu wears now costs 1000 yuan.

“TangTang, say, do you have second hand stuff you want to sell to me?” He whispered to Bai Yutang.

Bai Yutang only looks at Tang Yuxuan. “I don’t. Just tell me what things you need for the baby once Fei Hong gives birth. We’ll get it for you.” Bai Yutang himself could imagine how hard it is for a young couple to raise their children in this city. He could only be grateful for him having a wealthy husband and parent in law.

Bai Yutang’s sharp eyes catch the movement of his husband. “Wait.” He said to Tang Yuxuan and walked to his husband.

“Gege, what is that?”

Jian Kang Lu excitedly shows the cute blanket shaped like a monkey when folded. It served as a pillow when folded and soft thin blanket when opened. “Look, which one cuter? This one or this yellow duck?”

“Gege.. We already have four.”

“But we don’t have monkeys or ducks yet.”

Bai Yutang firmly rejects his husband.

“How about this one?” Jian Kang Lu pitifully looking at his frugal little husband. There’s a yellow pajama with a bee motif. The babies will look like little bees wearing striped pants, yellow tops, and hats with antennae on top.

“We don’t have this one yet.” Jian Kang Lu said.

Bai Yutang sighs. “Just this one then.” He then took some of the stuff from a pile of clothes and toys in Jian Kang Lu’s basket. “Return this bottle and plates. They already have dozens of plates already.”

“But this plate has a rubber base, it won’t slip, suitable for them learning how to eat.”

Bai Yutang’s eyes narrowed, “Gege.. They can’t even sit yet. We’ll buy it later when they can sit and start to learn how to eat by themselves.”

Tang Yuxuan had to admire his best friend who was even harsher than a real housewife. But to think again, usually housewives are the one who can’t hold themselves to buy tons of stuff for their children.

“Crap! Yuxuan, help to watch gege. Don’t let him put another thing in the basket.” With that Bai Yutang ran to his mother in law who piled a mountain of stuff in her basket.

Jian Kang Lu was still looking at the pillow blanket and the cute bottle shaped like a duck in the rack.

“Jian Ge, just take it and pay quickly before TangTang comes again. I’ll watch for you, and defend for you later.” Tang Yuxuan whispered.

Jian Kang Lu quickly did as Tang Yuxuan told. When they paid, Tang Yuxuan frankly said, “Jian Ge, i want to buy your car. Could you give me a lower price compared to market price, and if possible, a three months installment.”

Jian Kang Lu chuckled. So this is why Tang Yuxuan kindly wants to be a shield from his little husband’s fury.

“Okay. Can you wait until next month? I’ll need to find a new car before selling the old one.”

Tang Yuxuan almost wanted to kneel and cried right now. He didn’t expect it would be this easy. “Okay. How much do you want to sell your car, Jian Ge? I need to talk to Fei Hong first and count our budget.”

Jian Kang Lu indeed already searched for information and wanted to sell his car in the same car dealer to make it easier for him. Trade the old for the new one. He knew that way already reduces the price for the car, but it saved him from the hassle. But since he had a buyer now, he felt it was better to sell it to Tang Yuxuan. He decided to lower the price a bit for him.

Jian Kang Lu mentioned the price offered by the car dealer. Tang Yuxuan was surprised, the price was lowered compared to what he expected. Afraid Jian Kang Lu would change his mind, he shouted, “Deal! Three months installment!”

Tang Yuxuan totally forgot his previous statement. This shout makes Bai Jingting surprised and start to cry.

“Oh.. Shh Shh.. Sorry Ah Ting.” Tang Yuxuan panicked and hurriedly coaxed him.

Jian Kang Lu smiled, “Deal. It’s okay, Ah Ting may be hungry. Is that right, Ah Ting? My Ah Ting is so handsome. Whose babies is this? Your dad must be so handsome, just like you.” He swayed Bai Jingting and paid for the stuff, then they walked out from the store to avoid the others disturbed by Bai Jingting’s cries.

Some of the women and store attendant look at Jian Kang Lu who coaxed Bai Jingting. They were amused, between admiring a handsome dad who was willing to carry the baby, and giggled to hear Jian Kang Lu praise himself.

In their eyes, Jian Kang Lu must be the father.. They completely have no idea that Jian Kang Lu praised his little husband.