Reborn as a Fake Heiress Marrying the Tycoon

Chapter 1227: The Baby’s Name

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Su Shen gently carried the baby over to the bed, his breath held as if he were handling a priceless artifact. He carefully laid the little one down beside Gu Zi.

The baby was fast asleep, his tiny face plump and rosy, like a perfectly ripened peach that had been kissed by sunlight. His skin had that tender, dewy glow only newborns could possess, and his tiny lips were adorably pursed, as if dreaming of milk. Every now and then, he’d make a soft smacking sound with his mouth, the faint scent of milk lingering around him—it was almost unbearably cute.

Gu Zi’s heart softened into a puddle. She couldn’t resist reaching out and gently poking her son’s chubby little cheek. He didn’t stir in the slightest. Not even a thunderclap would have woken him, she mused. In that sense, he truly took after Su Li.

Gu Zi had always dreaded the idea of a constantly crying, fussy baby. But this little one? From the moment he was born, he had been remarkably easy to care for—peaceful, calm, composed. Just like his father.

Watching her gaze glow with that tender light of new motherhood, Su Shen was struck by the realization that she was still just a young woman, still delicate in many ways. He reached over and gently stroked her hair, his eyes full of affection.

"What would you like to call him?" he asked. "Pick a nickname. And maybe even his official name too—up to you."

For some reason, hearing him say that warmed Gu Zi’s heart in a way that caught her off guard. It was a sugary sweetness that seemed to bloom from nowhere, prompting a spark of inspiration.

"I want to call him Teddy," she said with a gentle smile. "Because I hope he grows up sweet and joyful, always filled with happiness. As for his formal name... let’s go with Su Wei. I want him to grow strong and full of life, like flourishing greenery in the peak of summer."

Su Shen nodded approvingly. "I love it." Then he remembered something. "By the way, Chen Yu mentioned something to me. Based on our current situation, we can actually register Teddy’s details here in the capital. What do you think?"

Gu Zi sat up slightly, her mind already racing with the implications. Everyone knew how valuable capital city registration was for the future. There was really nothing to consider.

"Of course we should. That’s not even a question. Even if we move back to Guangcheng later, having a capital identity for him would only be a good thing."

"Alright, I’ll handle it," Su Shen said, already making mental notes.

...

Meanwhile, on the leafy campus of Su Bing’s school, the quiet hush of the library was occasionally interrupted by the rustling of pages. Su Bing had once again stayed late to study. Not long after, Xu Sheng silently approached and sat down beside him without a word.

Su Bing didn’t look up, didn’t greet him. He simply kept reading. He was used to Xu Sheng’s awkward small talk by now. A few moments later, Xu Sheng leaned in and whispered, "Su Bing, I heard Auntie Gu Zi had her baby. Is the baby cute?"

Without reacting much, Su Bing closed his book and glanced at Xu Sheng. The Xu family hadn’t caused them trouble recently, so he was a little less guarded.

"Of course my baby brother is cute," he replied coolly. "Anyway, I’m done reading. I’m leaving now."

He got up with his book in hand. Xu Sheng quickly followed, a hopeful note in his voice. "Su Bing, can I come to your place to see the baby? Tomorrow’s Saturday, I don’t need to rush home."

Su Bing remained cold. "I don’t want your family interfering in our lives anymore. And I’m not taking your family’s car. My dad’s picking me up."

Xu Sheng’s ears perked up. There was a glimmer of hope there.

"Okay then," he offered. "I’ll ride in Uncle Su’s car, alright? Don’t worry, I’ll tell our driver to wait outside the courtyard neighborhood. He won’t drive up to your house. Promise."

Su Bing checked out his books and exited the library without saying another word. But he hadn’t rejected the idea outright—at least not explicitly—so Xu Sheng followed him out of the school gates.

What neither of them noticed was that a woman had also exited the school shortly after them. Her jaw was clenched as she flagged down a taxi and quietly followed the Su family’s car.

...

This wasn’t Xu Sheng’s first time visiting the Su home. After seeing the baby, who was nestled like a tiny prince in his crib, he quickly joined Su Li and Gao Ming for a game of catch.

The three boys ran through the courtyard, chasing the ball, their laughter echoing down the narrow alleys. It was pure, unfiltered childhood joy.

But when Xu Sheng jogged over to a side lane to retrieve the ball, he suddenly felt someone grab him. Before he could scream, he was pulled into a vine-covered garden shed. His heart nearly leapt out of his chest—until he heard a voice.

"Xu Sheng, look carefully. It’s Mommy. Mommy’s here."

The voice trembled with emotion. Xu Sheng stared, frozen. It was her.

Her face was familiar—and yet, changed. She was thinner now, darker-skinned, her once elegant hair tied up carelessly. Her clothes were plain, like something an average street vendor might wear. All the refinement was gone.

Xu Sheng’s eyes filled with tears. His voice trembled as he whispered, "Mom... it’s really you? What are you doing here?"

She shouldn’t have been here. She knew that. But she had no choice.

All she wanted was to see her son, just once.

Huang Fei had been released from prison for some time now, but Xu Fan had kept her hidden away in a remote suburb. He was pushing for divorce, and the Xu family had completely cut her off from her child. Every time Xu Sheng went out, he was trailed by family staff. It was nearly impossible to find a moment alone with him.

Until now.