Li Qingshuo also saw Jiang Nuan. She was holding a notebook and several slips of paper, leading Yun Xia towards the blood drawing window.
Yun Xia wore black pants, a white shirt, and a pair of white canvas shoes. She was tall, about the same height as Jiang Nuan, with a head of soft, flowing hair. Her expression was gentle, unlike Jiang Nuan’s indifference. One could immediately tell she was a kind, virtuous, and good girl.
Soon, Yun Xia sat on a stool to have her blood drawn.
Watching the needle pierce Yun Xia’s arm, Li Qingshuo felt a prickle of pain in his heart.
After the blood was drawn, Jiang Nuan led Yun Xia away again.
Li Qingshuo watched them leave with his own eyes, but at that moment, he lacked the courage to rush out and stop them.
Yun Xia and Yun Tong had no parents; the sisters relied on each other. Yun Xia had studied abroad for many years and had worked very hard, becoming an excellent jewelry designer. She was now in the ascendancy of her career and was well-received in the jewelry industry.
She was now pregnant, and he understood that she might not want to keep the child.
Mu Jiuchen looked down at him and asked, “Do you want to go over?”
Li Qingshuo thought for a moment, then remained silent for a long while before saying, “Xiao Jiu, given my relationship with her, even if I wanted her to keep the child, she wouldn’t agree.”
“It’s better to pretend we don’t know.”
Mu Jiuchen felt very angry when he heard this, “Li Qingshuo, you need to think carefully. Nuan Nuan said the baby is very healthy, and she… also said it’s a boy.”
Li Qingshuo clenched his fists, wanting to rush out and stop them, but he still lacked the courage.
“If I rush out and ruin her entire life, how can I ever repay her?”
After speaking, Li Qingshuo looked up at him, “Didn’t you ask me to investigate Yun Tong? You know how hard their lives have been. What if my intervention makes her even more unhappy?”
“In the eyes of outsiders, we seem heartless, but only we ourselves know that we are very kind.”
Mu Jiuchen: “……” What does kindness have to do with this?
Mu Jiuchen pushed Li Qingshuo back.
After returning, Li Qingshuo lay on his bed without saying a word. His mind was filled with the image of a baby’s chubby face.
Mu Jiuchen stayed by his side, occasionally attending to his work.
Suddenly, his phone vibrated. Mu Jiuchen saw that it was Jiang Nuan calling. He glanced at Li Qingshuo, then got up to take the call outside.
“Nuan Nuan.”
Jiang Nuan asked, “Which hospital are you at?”
Mu Jiuchen replied, “Jinshi City Hospital.”
Jiang Nuan was surprised by the coincidence. “I’ll wait for you in the first-floor lobby. Come down and pick up the medicine. I was the one who kicked him, and he’ll recover faster after taking my medicine.”
Mu Jiuchen said, “Okay, Nuan Nuan, I’ll be right down.”
After hanging up, Jiang Nuan looked at Yun Xia. Seeing her head bowed, she slowly asked, “Xia Xia, is the father of the baby the same Li Qingshuo who was at the hospital that day?”
Yun Xia looked at Jiang Nuan abruptly. After calming down, she asked, “His name is Li Qingshuo?”
Jiang Nuan: “……” She didn’t even know who the other person was.
She nodded, took Yun Xia’s hand, and said, “I injured him. He’s being treated at this hospital now.”
Yun Xia sneered, “I don’t care how he is.”
“Then wait for me here for a moment, and I’ll bring the medicine over.”
Yun Xia nodded, her face expressionless. Inwardly, however, her emotions were turbulent.
After Jiang Nuan left, she took out her phone and typed "Li Qingshuo" into the search bar. She felt the name sounded somewhat familiar.
Upon searching, she discovered who Li Qingshuo was: the eldest young master of the Li family in Jinshi City. Although not as wealthy as the Mu Jiuchen family, they were still very affluent.
Her hand, gripping the phone, trembled slightly.
That night, she had to attend a business function and went to that hotel.
Her manager was a lecherous man who had been making advances towards her.
She had drunk a lot of alcohol that night and was looking for an opportunity to leave.
However, as she walked, she felt something was not right. Her body felt weak and limp. Fearing her manager would catch up, and indeed the scoundrel did, she maintained her last shred of rationality and entered a room.
She thought she had escaped danger, but upon waking, she found she had been taken advantage of.
The moment she woke up, she felt utter despair. She had been striving relentlessly for years, wanting to make a name for herself in the art world and achieve her dreams.
Yet, she always seemed to encounter pitfalls and setbacks in real life.
She lowered her head, touched her lower abdomen, and smiled, “Baby, Mom heard your heartbeat today. You’re so cute. Mom will love you very much. You must grow up healthy.”
During the ultrasound scan earlier, the doctor had let her hear the baby’s heartbeat, which brought tears to her eyes instantly.
At that moment, she regretted every word she had said to her sister.
The existence of a child would not hinder their pursuits and dreams; it was merely a matter of a few years, sooner or later.
Life is lived for oneself, not for others. As long as one is willing, they can overcome every trial and continue to grow.
Even if it rains constantly, there will eventually be a day when the sun shines.
Jiang Nuan waited in the lobby for about two minutes before Mu Jiuchen emerged from the elevator.
The man had an upright posture, and his exceptionally handsome face attracted attention wherever he went. He was peerless in his elegance.
“Nuan Nuan.” Mu Jiuchen strode towards her.
Jiang Nuan handed him a porcelain bottle, her voice devoid of warmth. “This is the medicine for Li Qingshuo. Three pills a day, and he’ll be fully recovered in a few days.”
“Okay!” Mu Jiuchen took the medicine bottle and looked at her. “Nuan Nuan, did you come specifically to deliver the medicine?” he asked tentatively.
Jiang Nuan nodded slightly. “Hurry and take the medicine up to him.”
After speaking, Jiang Nuan turned to leave. She still had to go to the wellness center.
Mu Jiuchen watched her retreating figure, his heart filled with gratitude.
His Nuan Nuan was still the kindest.
“Xia Xia, I’ll drive you home,” Jiang Nuan said as she approached her.
Yun Xia had regained her composure and smiled, nodding. She was not someone who dithered. Once she made up her mind, her mood became stable. “Okay. I’ll go back and rest today, and I’ll be back at work tomorrow.”
Jiang Nuan smiled and nodded, reminding her, “Xia Xia, there are some details to pay attention to in the first three months of pregnancy. I’ll tell you what to be careful about on the way. Try to eat at home from now on, and I’ll help you plan your diet. After the baby is born, you won’t gain too much weight.”
“Okay. You know I’ve always envied your good figure,” Yun Xia said, looking admiringly at Jiang Nuan’s shapely, devilish physique.
Jiang Nuan smiled and replied, “Your figure is also very good, and you look great in clothes.”
Yun Xia smiled, feeling pretty good about herself.
She would work even harder in the future.
Jiang Nuan drove Yun Xia home and told her to rest well before rushing to the wellness center.
As soon as she entered, a dark figure suddenly lunged out, blocking her path.