Jiang Nuan looked at his worried eyes, scarlet and helpless.
Yes, sometimes, worry, when not in front of the beloved, is also helpless and anxious.
She had experienced that feeling too.
He Mingrun loved Yuan Yuan to the bone, wishing he could keep Yuan Yuan by his side at all times.
She also understood the feeling of Mu Jiuchen wanting to be by her side all the time. If he didn't love her too much, didn't care too much, how could he have such sincerity?
In a lifetime, how much good fortune does one need to accumulate to meet someone who truly cares about them?
She smiled leisurely and gave He Mingrun a reassuring smile, "Don't worry, Yuan Yuan has someone protecting her. If Yuan Yuan is in danger, I will be the first to know. If Yuan Yuan is truly in danger, I will tell you and let you bring her back."
He Mingrun was not entirely reassured by this.
"I know, I will contact Yuan Yuan frequently." He Mingrun had not truly relaxed his mind. It seemed he couldn't be idle; these matters must be resolved as soon as possible.
"I'll be going now." He Mingrun smiled at the couple. Little Jiu was very happy now. "Congratulations on getting your marriage certificate. I brought some gifts. Although they are a few days late, my intentions have always been there."
Jiang Nuan: "Thank you!"
He Mingrun smiled and left, limping.
Mu Jiuchen watched his lonely back. The deeper the love, the greater the loneliness.
He Mingrun opened the door, and the cold wind hit him, chilling him to the bone.
Mu Jiuchen embraced Jiang Nuan, shielding her from the wind and snow. Warmth spread through her, and Jiang Nuan smiled faintly, "Are you feeling better?"
"Much better." Mu Jiuchen pinched her cheek. "Do you want to bathe? You've been sleeping very early recently."
Jiang Nuan's eyes and brows were filled with a smile, radiant like the warm sun. "I'm not sleepy yet. Let's go upstairs to check the surveillance and sort out recent events."
"Okay!" Mu Jiuchen took her hand and was about to go upstairs when the butler hurried in and said, "Master Jiu, the chairman sent word that his wife is about to give birth, but her fetal position is breech. She needs a C-section, but his wife refuses and wants a natural birth. So they called here, asking for madam to go and have a look."
"Sister Yuntong is going to give birth," Jiang Nuan said excitedly to the butler.
The birth of every new life brings happiness and joy to a family.
"Yes, madam." The butler smiled involuntarily when he saw Jiang Nuan's excited smile.
Jiang Nuan's smile was like spring blooming flowers.
"Good! Hurry and prepare the car. I'll go get the medicine and be down shortly."
Mu Jiuchen's expression was somewhat somber. She was about to give birth. Although not his biological child, this father couldn't just disown them.
He would only be able to use the surname Mu for the rest of his life.
He was almost thirty years old, and now he had a newborn younger brother or sister.
No matter how he thought about it, he couldn't muster any affection.
Jiang Nuan rushed downstairs, a medicine box slung over her shoulder.
"Husband, let's go to the hospital."
Jiang Nuan's voice was filled with joy, the joy of anticipating the arrival of a new life.
Mu Jiuchen was involuntarily infected by this joy. He had never witnessed the birth of his own child and had always regretted it.
Half an hour later, the two arrived at the obstetrics and gynecology department of the hospital owned by Mu Jiuchen.
VIP notifications had already been given to Yuntong here, and all the doctors were serving her.
However, the child in Yuntong's womb was a Mu family member. The doctors dared not make any hasty decisions and were waiting for the renowned doctor mentioned by Mu Yunxiao to arrive.
The floor where Yuntong was located was silent, except for Yuntong's occasional pained cries and Mu Yunxiao's comforting voice.
Mu Yunxiao stayed by Yuntong's side, accompanying her.
His gentle and worried gaze showed Mu Jiuchen a different side of Mu Yunxiao. It wasn't that he couldn't love, but it depended on whom he loved!
When Jiang Nuan and Mu Jiuchen arrived, the old man and Mu Xue had also rushed over.
"Oh! Nuannuan, seeing you, Grandpa is relieved," the old man said to Jiang Nuan, his breathing unsteady.
Mu Xue, however, had a cold expression!
Jiang Nuan gave her grandfather a reassuring smile. "Grandpa, don't worry, Sister Yuntong and the baby will be fine."
"With you, Grandpa is relieved!" The old man trusted Jiang Nuan from the bottom of his heart.
Jiang Nuan walked towards Yuntong, and Mu Yunxiao held her tightly.
"Sister Yuntong," Jiang Nuan called out.
Mu Yunxiao saw Jiang Nuan and also saw a glimmer of hope.
"Thank you for coming!" Mu Yunxiao was incredibly grateful to Jiang Nuan at this moment.
Jiang Nuan nodded at him, acknowledging the greeting.
She looked at Yuntong, and a contraction struck. Yuntong didn't look at Jiang Nuan but closed her eyes tightly to ward off the pain. After the wave of pain passed, she was drenched in sweat, looking weakly at Jiang Nuan.
"Nuannuan, save... save me. I don't want a C-section." Yuntong smiled at Jiang Nuan, knowing she had a solution.
"Okay!" Jiang Nuan looked at her with heartache. The pain of childbirth, only a woman who had given birth could understand.
Jiang Nuan gave Yuntong a pill and urgently arranged for a delivery room with the obstetrics and gynecology doctors.
She supported Yuntong and said to Mu Yunxiao, "Don't worry, I will personally deliver Yuntong's baby."
Mu Yunxiao was naturally at ease. He held Yuntong's hand tightly and said in a gentle tone, "Tongtong, don't be afraid, I'm right outside."
"Okay!" Yuntong nodded, looking at her man's gentle eyes. She gave a weak smile and followed Jiang Nuan inside.
"Heh..."
Mu Yunxiao turned and looked at Mu Jiuchen, who was sneering.
He frowned slightly and said with a hint of anger, "What are you smiling about, kid?"
Mu Jiuchen lowered his eyes slightly, smiled, and then looked up at him, "I wonder if you were this nervous when Mu Sichen was born?"
These words, in Mu Yunxiao's ears, carried a trace of sarcasm.
Mu Yunxiao's expression became a little unnatural. He hadn't been very nervous during the births of these children; he had always felt that women giving birth was a matter of course.
But now that he was older, he was very worried when Yuntong was about to give birth.
Extremely worried. After half a century, he had finally met the love of his life, and he felt it was a huge joke played by fate.
Mu Yunxiao probably understood his son's meaning and looked at him, "When you were born, I waited outside the door like this."
Mu Jiuchen clenched his fists slightly, his smile unfathomable. "Is that so?"
"Your grandfather can testify!" Mu Yunxiao looked at the old man sitting nearby.
Although Grandpa verbally resisted Tongtong, he had still eagerly come to see the chubby little baby.
Grandpa met his son's smiling gaze and uncomfortably looked away coldly.
He was old now and just wanted to play with his grandchildren. Yu Kuo and the others lived at school and couldn't come back, so his weekend joy was also being taken away.
He really liked this newborn baby.
These young people just didn't understand the hardships of the elderly.
Mu Jiuchen also pursed his lips and glanced at his grandfather. It seemed Grandpa wouldn't be lonely anymore.
Only Mu Xue had an extremely ugly expression, with another little bastard to fight for the family fortune.
She stood behind Grandpa, saying nothing.
Mu Jiuchen also noticed her. His deep eyes were sharp and filled with killing intent.
She had been making moves frequently. Her arrival today likely had another purpose.
"Aunt, let's talk," Mu Jiuchen's voice was very cold.