Chapter 67

Yang Chen walked out of the room with Ruoxi and Lanlan. They all headed to the living room since Yang Chen had heard the TV was playing.

Rose and Wang Ma were watching a Korean drama on TV whole chatting away and enjoying their time.

Once Yang Chen and Ruoxi walked in, Wang Ma and Rose were about to greet them but something caught their attention.

It was the little girl in the blue dress that was in Ruoxi's arms.

Wang Ma had only needed a couple of seconds until something clicked. So she stood up from the couch and asked quickly.

"Young Miss, who is the little angel?" Wang Ma asked gently but her face had slight nervousness as she awaited her answer.

Lanlan was looking around the whole living room, observing the place until her sight stopped at the TV.

Ruoxi was a little scared. Wang Ma was considered to be her second mother. But she didn't want to delay the truth.

Rose was also listening attentively while occasionally giving Yang Chen some looks.

"S-She's my daughter."

Wang Ma and Rose became stupified. They had thought it was just a kid from the orphanage that Ruoxi had decided to bring along and play with her.

Rose looked at Yang Chen only to see him nod absentmindedly. She then became even more shocked.

Wang Ma was still having a hard time believing this, "Young Miss, are you sure..."

Ruoxi had already thought of a good explanation. Well for Wang Ma at least. She didn't want to make her worried and probably confused with the whole souls' business.

"She's my adoptive daughter. Her name is Lanlan." Ruoxi said while hugging Lanlan.

Wang Ma sighed in relief. Her expression then became one of joy. They just received a new family member, how could she not?

Wang Ma quickly went toward Lanlan and held onto her little chubby hands.

"Miss Lanlan, are you hungry?"

Lanlan, who was engrossed in the TV, quickly looked toward Wang Ma.

"Yes, Auntie!" Lanlan said joyously while jumping into her arms.

Wang Ma caught her and giggled, "Just call me Wang Ma."

Lanlan nodded hurriedly and Wang Ma took her into the kitchen to prepare her something to eat.

"I will be going with them. I still need to explain to her that Lanlan is your biological daughter."

Yang Chen nodded and kissed Ruoxi on the lips before she went into the kitchen.

Yang Chen then looked toward Rose, who had shocked expression on her face.

Rose had just heard that Lanlan was Yang Chen's biological daughter. How could she not be surprised?

Yang Chen walked up to her and picked her up off the couch and held onto her waist.

Rose didn't waste time and directly asked him.

"Is s-she really your..."

Yang Chen nodded and started explaining the whole situation about Ruoxi, seventeen, and their souls along with his past. He left tad bits of the story out such as his illness. He didn't want her to worry as much, especially since it was gone.

"So...the mother of your child is dead but her soul somehow survived and she is in Ruoxi's body. Is that right?" Rose asked with a slightly confused expression.

Yang Chen nodded, "That's right."

Rose never blamed Yang Chen for Seventeen's death. Even though it was entirely true, she would always be on her lover's side no matter what.

Rose then placed her head on his c.h.e.s.t, "Hubby, I barely understood the part about the souls but how do you really feel about Seventeen."

Rose wanted to know if Yang Chen still had any feelings for his past lover. In any other circ.u.mstances, people's hearts would become thrilled just to see the person of a lover who had passed away. But when she heard his story about his past, she couldn't find any guilt or bitterness as he recounted his story.

If she heard him say he still had feelings for his past lover, she would do anything she can to help repair their broken relationship. She just wanted her husband to be happy, that's all.

But instead, Rose was met with silence. She couldn't even feel his heart racing as she brought that question up.

'So he doesn't love her anymore...' Rose thought a little sadly. She felt pity for Seventeen but she didn't want to push him to love her. She would hate herself for that.

Rose snuggled even more onto his c.h.e.s.t and decided to change the topic.

"You know, when Ruoxi walked in and said the little girl was her daughter, I felt...jealous."

"She is way more beautiful than me, smarter, and more likable than me... But I don't care about that stuff. As long as you loved her, I was fine with it but...when she walked in with that cute child and called her daughter... I felt envy toward her."

Yang Chen hugged her tighter as he can feel she was slightly trembling.

"I know, it's not her blood-related daughter but that doesn't matter in my opinion. She is now that child's mother."

Rose looked at Yang Chen's with red eyes, "I'm sorry, hubby..."

Yang Chen smiled, "You know, if you really want to make a child, you could just ask."

Rose's eyes widened but before she could say anything, Yang Chen quickly captured her lips.

Yang Chen's hands started to wander Rose's soft b.u.t.t.

"Mm~" Rose lightly m.o.a.n.e.d.

Rose was wearing a grey blouse with a light blue floral short floral skirt. It was easy for Yang Chen to slide his hands inside.

"...Hubby...not here..." Rose said in between breaths as they had separated lips.

Yang Chen smirked and carried her while Rose placed her arms around his neck. He was about to rush toward the bedroom but Rose said something that stopped his tracks.

"Hubby, I want to start cultivating."

Yang Chen looked at her flushed face as she was breathing a bit heavily. But he could tell she was speaking to the truth.

"Why now all of sudden?" Yang Chen asked a little curious. He was still going to teach her but he wanted to know what spawned the idea.

Rose buried her face in his c.h.e.s.t, "After hearing Seventeen's story, I want to get stronger myself. I know you could protect me but I don't want to hold you down."

Yang Chen smiled, "Silly... I'll teach you. But we're on vacation so you should wait until we head back to Zhonghai."

Rose looked at him and nodded with a loving smile.

"Mn."

Thirty minutes later, Yang Chen entered the kitchen with a satisfied smile. He was dressed in casual wear as his hair was slightly wet since he had just gotten out of the shower.

Rose came in a few seconds after him while in a completely new outfit. She was now wearing a thin white long sweater that reached down to her t.h.i.g.hs. Along with black tights.

Rose was moving a bit slowly for unrelated matters...

Nonetheless, she had a smile on her face and hoped for the near future.

Ruoxi was at the table, cleaning Lanlan's mouth with a napkin.

Rose looked at the table and became slightly surprised.

"Did Lanlan eat all this?"

The dining table had food that was enough for two grown persons. But the only person that was eating was Lanlan.

Ruoxi nodded with a smile, "Turns out Lanlan has a big appetite. Just like someone we both know."

Rose subconsciously looked at Yang Chen.

Yang Chen became confused, "What?"

Ruoxi and Rose giggled.

"Where's Wang Ma?" Rose asked.

"She went out to get clothes and more stuff for Lanlan since she will be living with us now." Ruoxi said while finishing wiping Lanlan's face.

Rose nodded and went to go rub Lanlan's chubby face.

Lanlan giggled, "Please stop, big sister."

Rose suddenly felt warmth, "Call me Rose."

Lanlan nodded with a bright smile. She then got off her seat and went toward Yang Chen.

"Papa, can you show another magic trick?!" Lanlan asked with bright eyes.

Yang Chen smiled and did something better. He whistled and made chaos come out of his shadow and stand next to Lanlan.

Yang Chen had already told chaos telepathically to change his shape and look less scary.

Choas now looked like a grey cat with wings on his back. He looked just like a regular household pet.

Lanlan became startled by the sudden cat but she wasn't afraid. She became even more excited instead.

"Kitty?!"

Chaos knelt toward Lanlan as a tear came down his vertical pupils. The once-feared divine beast was now referred to as a...kitty.

His pride had diminished greatly but this was the will of his master so he couldn't disobey.

Ruoxi and Rose became slightly surprised but they knew it was Yang Chen's doing so they didn't pry too deeply.

"Papa, can I play with it?"

"Can I eat it?" Lanlan said as she suddenly started drooling.

Ruoxi and Rose sweatdropped while Chaos became afraid. If his Master ordered it, then he had no choice but to become food.

Yang Chen nodded, "Sure."

Ruoxi and Rose sweatdropped even more while Chaos felt betrayed and lost all hope.

Lanlan was about to start dancing in happiness until her mother picked her up.

"Mama?!"

"LanLan, you can't eat the cat." Ruoxi lightly reprimanded her daughter.

Chaos felt saved and knelt toward his Master's beloved out of gratefulness.

"But Mama, I have eaten bigger cats with grandpa before!" Lanlan reasoned.

"No means no." Ruoxi denied firmly while wiping the drool off her face with her sleeve.

Lanlan pouted.

"She's right, Lanlan. You just ate. You'll get fat by eating this cat." Yang Chen said from the side.

Lanlan pouted even more.

"Lanlan is not fat!"

Yang Chen chuckled, "Then do you still want to eat the cat?"

Lanlan's eyes became bright again, "I can, really?!"

Yang Chen started laughing, making Lanlan pout once more as she found out she was being played.

Chaos's heart nearly sank. There is only so much he can take.

Ruoxi then started walking toward the living room with Lanlan as she cutely glared at Yang Chen.

Yang Chen became confused once again.

"What?"

Ruoxi looked away, "Hmph."

Yang Chen rubbed the back of his head. He was honestly lost. He then looked toward Chaos.

'You will now stay in Lanlan's shadow. You will protect her from now on, am I clear?' Yang Chen said telepathically with seriousness toward Chaos.

Chaos knelt, 'I understand, my lord.' He then quickly followed behind Ruoxi and Lanlan so his Master wouldn't pour more salt in his precious little heart's wound.

Rose walked up to Yang Chen and hooked her arms around his neck.

"Hubby, you suck at parenting." Rose said with a smile.

"You think so?" Yang Chen asked.

Rose shook her head, "I'm kidding."

Yang Chen smirked, "Oh, really?"

Rose widened her eyes and she quickly tried to separate from him but it was all for naught. Yang Chen had caught her and teleported back to his bedroom so they can have another steamy shower session.

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(AN: I have nothing against Seventeen. But if she were to be given a body then I would naturally have to put her in the Harem. At first, I didn't want her in the Harem since I personally want to write about the other heroines that will actually be in the Harem. I also don't really see myself barely going over 300 chapters for this fanfic so there's that. But now, Idk. I would have to make some serious development between MC and Seventeen if she was in. So this time I'll let you guys decide since I'm tired of thinking about this all day.)

Should Seventeen be in the Harem?

(PS: I know this is my story and I should write what I want and not listen to readers. But this choice is just getting to me and I need some help. It's kind of stressing me out when I'm thinking about the future chapters and how I want to proceed lol. Don't worry, I won't be rewriting any more chapters.)