After taking the person to the hospital.
Qi Jun quickly notified the leaders. Gongye had always been willful, and the leaders were used to it.
They only ordered him to recuperate well. Although their words were like fart to Gongye, they still had to say them.
After all, even the highest authority couldn't do anything about this little ancestor, so what could they, the underlings, do?
...
Xia Wantang was completely unaware of all this.
Tonight was destined to be sleepless. Because of the vigil and the sudden appearance of her birth father, she was completely devoid of sleepiness.
The family sat around the sofa watching the Spring Festival Gala and roasting by the fire, the atmosphere was exceptionally harmonious.
Leaning on the sofa, she enjoyed being fed by Ling Yuchen.
The child in her belly seemed to have sensed the unusual atmosphere and was restless.
As soon as midnight struck, everyone exchanged blessings.
Xia Wantang looked at Ling Yuchen with lingering eyes and said affectionately, "Ling Yuchen, Happy New Year."
Ling Yuchen curved his lips into a smile, his eyes gentle, "Wife, Happy New Year."
After speaking, he took out a large red envelope and stuffed it into Xia Wantang's hand.
"For the big friend and the little friend, your lucky money."
Xia Wantang's eyes lit up, as if she had eaten honey.
"Sweetheart, Happy New Year." Zhu Yunfei joyfully handed over a red envelope.
Xia Wantang smiled and accepted it, "Thank you, Mom and Dad, Happy New Year."
"Good girl, Happy New Year." Old Mrs. Ling, with a kindly smile, also took out a red envelope.
Xia Wantang felt like the happiest person in the world.
"Happy New Year, thank you, Grandma and Grandpa."
This was the happiest New Year she had celebrated since childhood. She was finally not the superfluous one.
Seeing that it was getting late, Old Mrs. Ling was afraid she would be tired.
"Sweetheart, it's getting late, let Yuchen take you to bed!"
Xia Wantang didn't force herself to stay up. Although she wasn't sleepy, she was indeed tired.
The child in her belly was also very restless. If she didn't sleep, the child probably wouldn't sleep either.
In the past, people stayed up all night for the New Year's vigil. Nowadays, it was enough to just get past midnight.
After Ling Yuchen took Xia Wantang to bed, the rest of the Ling family also went to rest.
Lying in bed, Xia Wantang indeed suffered from insomnia, tossing and turning, unable to sleep.
Her eyes were open, and her mind was filled with what had happened today.
She silently recited Gong Zhijing. So that was her name. But she was already used to being Xia Wantang.
Ling Yuchen held her, his voice husky, "Tossing and turning, can't sleep?"
"Hmm, can't sleep."
In the dark night, Xia Wantang's open eyes were exceptionally bright. She asked curiously, "What did you and my dad talk about today?"
Ling Yuchen didn't answer her question. Instead, he held her tighter, leaned close to her ear, his breath warm and sensual, his voice low and alluring.
"Can't sleep? How about we do something wonderful??"
"No." Xia Wantang pushed him away, huffing, "Get away from me, it's too hot."
Ling Yuchen, pushed away, hugged the quilt sadly.
Pregnant women couldn't be provoked. It made him restless with desire, and yet he couldn't get close to her at all.
He still remembered when the weather had just turned cold, Xia Wantang happily said that she would have someone to keep her warm in bed from now on.
Although every time Xia Wantang would stuff her cold hands and feet onto him, he liked this closeness very much.
Unfortunately, it never lasted long. Within ten minutes, Xia Wantang would push him away, saying she was hot.
He couldn't understand it. On such a cold day, with temperatures below freezing, how could a pregnant woman say she was hot??
Xia Wantang hugged the maternity pillow, feeling that it was much more comfortable than hugging Ling Yuchen.
She mumbled with her back to Ling Yuchen, "You won't tell me when I ask you, he's clearly my dad. Hmph, I won't talk to you anymore, I'm going to sleep."
Ling Yuchen found it amusing. In fact, he and Gongye hadn't said much. He just didn't want Xia Wantang to overthink.
If she wanted to know, it wouldn't hurt to tell her.
However, just as he was about to speak, he found that the person with her back to him had already started to snore softly.
She said she couldn't sleep, but she fell asleep instantly.
Ling Yuchen chuckled helplessly, tucked the corner of the quilt for her, gently held her in his arms, letting her back press tightly against his chest.
His hand unconsciously stroked her belly. The little one inside had stirred twice and then became quiet.
He closed his eyes peacefully, preparing to sleep. Just as he was feeling a little sleepy, the person in his arms struggled, "So hot, don't hold me..."
Ling Yuchen had to let her go and sleep by himself. Suddenly, he felt an empty space in his arms.
"My back is cold, lean against my back." Xia Wantang shivered from the cold.
Ling Yuchen immediately leaned his back against her.
Xia Wantang closed her eyes and leaned back, finally closing her eyes comfortably.
Ling Yuchen dared not move, but as long as Xia Wantang was comfortable, it was fine.
He and Gongye hadn't said much today.
He only asked him to temporarily not publicly announce his father-daughter relationship with Xia Wantang.
Because after the New Year, Xia Linfeng and Han Wenjuan would be released from prison. With their personalities, how could they not cause some trouble?
He was afraid they would use their adoptive parents' status to extort favors.
If their intentions were not met, they would definitely use the power of gossip to morally blackmail her.
They might even use the hotel incident from before to twist the facts.
Although he was prepared and not afraid of them causing trouble, Gongye's appearance undoubtedly gave them an extra trump card and saved a lot of trouble.
The night passed without incident.
The first day of the Lunar New Year, a new atmosphere for a new year.
Although setting off firecrackers and fireworks was not allowed, as soon as dawn broke, the streets were filled with people going to pay New Year's calls.
Basically, everyone had to get up early at this time, starting with blessings, hoping for a good omen in the coming year.
Neighbors visited each other, exchanged New Year greetings, chatted and roasted by the fire for a short while, and the hosts would prepare candies and snacks.
Although she had gone to bed late yesterday, Xia Wantang still woke up early. Even in her sleep, she remembered that it was New Year's Day.
As she opened her eyes, Ling Yuchen was still asleep. But as she moved, he woke up.
Xia Wantang's smile bloomed like a flower, her voice carrying the drowsiness of just waking up.
"Ling Yuchen, good morning, Happy New Year, and may all your wishes come true."
"Happy New Year."
Ling Yuchen looked at her drowsy little face, couldn't help but pull her by the neck and kiss her lips.
Xia Wantang pushed him away in disgust, muttering, "Don't kiss me, I haven't brushed my teeth yet this early, you don't think it's smelly."
Ling Yuchen's anger, which had been building up, vanished.
Since his wife got pregnant, she either complained he was hot or smelled bad, blaming him for everything.
It was the same old story, he was blamed for the moon not being round, for the rain, for the falling leaves...
Xia Wantang got out of bed refreshingly, washed up, changed into new clothes, and feeling the bulging red envelopes in her pocket, her mood was exceptionally joyful.
"Ling Yuchen, hurry up and brush your teeth, wash your face, and change your clothes. We're going to pay our respects to Mom and Dad and Grandma and Grandpa."