Just graduated, the aloof school flower brought the baby to the door? - Chapter 91

Chapter 91: Sci-Fi Fan Shu Mengyao Attends a Book Signing

Lin Yang knew Shu Mengyao had always been a sentimental and deeply empathetic girl.

Right now, she must be missing Yaoling.

So he comforted her gently.

Only then did Shu Mengyao feel slightly better.

After breakfast, they fed the babies.

The two little ones babbled cheerfully.

Though they couldn’t speak yet, they loved expressing themselves.

“The babies seem extra happy these past couple of days—they’ve even been chattier.”

Shu Mengyao sat beside the crib, smiling as she watched them.

This was the babies’ first trip.

She had worried they might inherit her social anxiety, which would make life difficult.

Luckily, they took after Lin Yang—no matter how many people were around, they could always smile and adapt.

So impressive!

“Yeah, we should take them out more often. It’ll be like our honeymoon too.”

Lin Yang sat beside Shu Mengyao, pulling her into his arms.

Meanwhile, Shu Mengyao idly scrolled through Weibo on her phone.

She didn’t even have an account—she just lurked, occasionally checking for updates from authors she followed.

But this time, as she refreshed, her eyes widened in shock.

“Lin Yang!”

“I—I want to go to Ginza!”

It was rare for Shu Mengyao to get this excited, which immediately piqued Lin Yang’s curiosity.

“Why there all of a sudden?”

Ginza was always crowded.

Even on regular days, the foot traffic was intense.

For Shu Mengyao, that was still a bit terrifying.

He had considered taking her there before to shop, but worried it might be too overwhelming.

So he’d shelved the idea.

Now, Shu Mengyao was the one suggesting it—a real surprise.

“My favorite sci-fi writer is holding a book signing there today!”

“I just saw it on Weibo.”

Shu Mengyao tugged at Lin Yang’s sleeve, swaying back and forth.

“Lin Yang, will you go with me?”

“We’ll just get the signature and leave!”

She knew bringing two babies to a signing wasn’t the most practical idea.

But the fact that it was in Hangzhou, and she was already here…

This opportunity was too rare to miss.

This was her favorite author, after all.

“Of course, I’ll go with you.”

Shu Mengyao didn’t ask for much—just little wishes like this.

He’d always do his best to fulfill them.

“Then I’ll go change!”

Hearing Lin Yang agree, Shu Mengyao’s eyes sparkled even brighter.

She hurried into the room, carefully picking out an outfit.

After much deliberation, she returned holding two T-shirts.

“Lin Yang, I can’t decide. Help me choose?”

She looked at him pleadingly.

“This one.”

Lin Yang pointed to the white T-shirt.

Truthfully, all the clothes they’d brought were matching couples’ outfits.

The styles weren’t that different anyway.

Plus, Shu Mengyao was so beautiful—even in a potato sack, she’d stand out in a crowd.

“Okay!”

Once she’d chosen, Shu Mengyao happily changed and did her makeup.

Then she bounced back out, beaming as she stood beside Lin Yang.

Helping her pick an outfit meant picking his own too.

They wore matching sets—comfortable and stylish.

“Shall we go?”

Shu Mengyao gazed at Lin Yang eagerly, excitement written all over her face.

She couldn’t wait to get to Ginza.

“You really like this author, huh?”

It was Lin Yang’s first time seeing Shu Mengyao so excited, and he found it fascinating.

“I like *you* the most!”

Shu Mengyao quickly shook her head, her expression serious.

“But I feel really lucky to run into this signing.”

“I’ve… never been to one before.”

She lowered her eyes.

In the past, she’d never had the courage.

A few times, she’d come close—spent ages psyching herself up—but still couldn’t bring herself to go.

This time was different.

With Lin Yang by her side and two babies cheering her on, she wanted to change!

“Let’s go, or we’ll miss it.”

Lin Yang affectionately ruffled her hair.

Then they drove to Ginza.

After parking, each pushing a stroller, they followed the address from Weibo to the mall’s second floor.

A crowd had already gathered around a platform near the escalator.

Shu Mengyao stood on tiptoe, trying to see past the wall of people—but no luck.

“Excuse us.”

Lin Yang guided Shu Mengyao through the onlookers to the actual signing area.

The crowd wasn’t huge—just a few dozen people.

After all, sci-fi was still niche, and female authors even more so.

The author sat behind a signing table as readers lined up with books in hand, waiting for autographs and a brief chat.

“Good thing I brought a book to kill time.”

Shu Mengyao exhaled in relief.

Lin Yang glanced at the author from a distance—and was surprised.

“She’s a woman?”

Shu Mengyao loved sci-fi.

In his mind, most sci-fi writers were men.

But this author wasn’t just a woman—she was a strikingly beautiful one.

“Her name is Xia Xia. She’s a super talented STEM girl!”

“I like other sci-fi too, but hers is my favorite!”

Shu Mengyao enthusiastically listed Xia Xia’s works to Lin Yang.

In that moment, her social anxiety vanished—she was just a fan sharing her passion.

Lin Yang listened attentively, not dismissing a word.

The line moved slowly.

As Shu Mengyao kept explaining her favorite books, time flew by.

Finally, it was her turn.

Excited, she placed her book on the table.

She wanted to say something, but nerves stole her voice.

Panicking, she tugged Lin Yang’s sleeve for help.

“Teacher Xia Xia, Mengyao’s a huge fan.”

“She talks about your work all the time. She hopes you’ll write more and keep getting better.”

Lin Yang smoothly stepped in as Shu Mengyao’s official spokesperson.

Xia Xia, who’d done countless signings, was taken aback—this was the first time she’d seen such a handsome man.

Too bad he was already taken.

Still, she couldn’t resist teasing.

“What about you? Do you like me?”

Lin Yang smiled, neither confirming nor denying.

“If Mengyao likes you, I respect that.”

His meaning was clear.

“What a good man.”

“You’re really handsome. What’s your name?”

“I’ll give you a personalized autograph.”

Xia Xia grinned.

“I think my wife should have that honor.”

“Her name is Mengyao.”

Lin Yang remained poised—unfazed and unwavering.