Early in the morning, Lu Mingzhe went to the hotel restaurant to pick up breakfast.
He asked Xiang Wan to eat in the room and get ready, and then they went to the hospital.
Grandma had already woken up, and the nurse and doctor were giving her a routine check-up, but neither Lu Qingxu nor Niannian were in the ward.
A nurse informed them that Niannian had a fever last night, and Lu Qingxu, fearing she wouldn't be comfortable staying there, had taken her to the hotel.
Grandma's condition was stable, and regular treatment as per the doctor's plan was sufficient.
Frankly speaking, it didn't require much effort to care for her, and Lu Mingzhe trusted his brother to handle it, so he called him.
Lu Qingxu hadn't seen Xiang Wan in a long time and was very curious about her current situation.
Upon hearing that they had returned to the hospital and that Xiang Wan was fine, he said he would bring Niannian over immediately.
Melody was applying makeup in the bathroom, while Lu Qingxu leaned against the doorframe, holding Niannian, and watched her.
"Look at your aunt, isn't she beautiful? Even though she's so beautiful, she still wears makeup every day. Does she want more than just me chasing her? Does she want to attract a few more?"
"When you grow up, don't learn from her. A man's heart is also very fragile."
Melody glanced at him sideways, and he quickly corrected himself.
"Sorry, my dear. We still have to go to the hospital today. My brother got back together with his ex-girlfriend, and there might be some major announcement. Do you want to come with me to see the drama?"
Melody wasn't interested in going to the hospital, but she was very curious about his brother's ex-girlfriend.
She carefully applied lipstick and adjusted her hair in the mirror.
"Of course, I'll go. I want to see how beautiful her mother is to have captivated your brother so much."
"What? Are you afraid that if you enter the Lu family, they'll compare you to your sister-in-law?"
"Don't worry, no matter how much others praise her, you'll always be number one in my heart."
"Oh, please. Who wants to enter your family's door?"
"Whose door do you expect me to enter if not yours? With such a bad temper, who else would tolerate you?"
Melody walked over and pinched his cheek.
"I'm not entering anyone's house in this lifetime. Stop dreaming."
The two leisurely bought breakfast by the roadside and went to the hospital. Their eyes met, and they were both secretly astonished.
Lu Mingzhe thought, "No wonder Lu Qingxu never wanted to date anyone for so many years, but when he met her, he became so devoted. She is indeed Zhan Beijue's sister; her appearance is unusually high."
While waiting for Lu Qingxu and the others to arrive, Xiang Wan also heard the situation from Lu Mingzhe and had similar thoughts.
Zhan's sister was indeed different, beautiful, and had a great temperament. Every move she made exuded a natural aristocratic aura, and she was a perfect match for Lu Qingxu.
Suddenly, she understood Lu Mingzhe's mother.
People like them, who grew up immersed in an aristocratic environment, possessed an innate noble demeanor that ordinary people couldn't imitate.
Although she had some looks, she really wouldn't dare to compare herself to Melody.
But Melody didn't see it that way.
In her eyes, Xiang Wan was tall, with a cool and elegant temperament, and classical features. She looked like the gentle type of beauty that men greatly admired.
Even as a woman, seeing her made her feel a pang of sympathy. It was no wonder Lu Mingzhe dared to stab himself for her.
Lu Qingxu's thoughts were similar to Melody's.
A woman, pregnant, traveling a long distance to make a living.
Despite being battered by life countless times, time had left no trace on her face.
Her eternally distant yet warm smile, her always nonchalant demeanor, made it difficult for men to grasp her, creating a strong desire to conquer.
Among all his friends, only Lu Mingzhe and Zhan Beijue's partners were truly outstanding.
Jiang Nan Fang was like Hua Mulan, heroic and capable, fiery and spirited.
Xiang Wan was like Ban Jieyu, intelligent and sharp, but never revealing her true abilities.
It was worth their efforts in falling for the same woman repeatedly.
After a moment of mutual appraisal and reflection, they finally spoke.
Lu Qingxu walked over, holding Niannian, "Sister Wan, I've returned your child to you safe and sound. Check if even a single strand of hair is missing."
"This was my first time taking care of a child, I did my best."
Niannian was overjoyed to see her parents, waving her hands excitedly.
She hadn't had her milk for the day yet, but she was full of energy, happily calling out, "Daddy! Mommy!"
Lu Mingzhe took Niannian, kissed her dearly, and touched her small hands and feet.
"You've worked hard, my darling. You haven't seen Mommy and Daddy all night, were you missing us terribly? Did you cry yesterday?"
"No. As expected of our Lu family's bloodline, you have a special connection with your Uncle too, sticking to me the whole time and not showing any signs of missing them."
"Let me introduce you, this is my girlfriend, Melody."
He turned to hold Melody's hand, but she subtly dodged him.
She stepped forward to introduce herself and then said to Xiang Wan,
"Your daughter is very beautiful, just like you. I like her very much."
Xiang Wan extended her hand to shake hers, "Thank you, you are also very beautiful. If you have a daughter, she will definitely be even cuter than Niannian."
Lu Qingxu was delighted to hear this and happily walked forward, putting his arm around Melody's shoulders.
"I told you, your genes are so good, combined with mine, the offspring will be aces. Aren't you considering having one with me?"
Melody pushed his hand away with a look of disgust, not wanting to discuss it.
"That's enough. I've seen her, and we've finished our pleasantries. Can I leave now?"
Lu Qingxu put on a wronged face.
"Did you see that, Brother? You've taught me some moves on how to keep Sister Wan completely under control."
"My temper is very fiery, and she often gives me a cold shoulder."
Lu Qingxu was accustomed to speaking without restraint. Lu Mingzhe winked at him.
"First, you need to learn to control that mouth of yours."
"But I'm sorry, Melody, you probably can't go out and have fun today. I need your help with something."
Although her only relative was hospitalized, it was inhumane to run off and play at such a time.
However, their relationship was special.
If they didn't let him go home now, it would be too unfair to Fang Shuyya. Therefore, this was Xiang Wan's last indulgence with Lu Mingzhe.
Lu Mingzhe expressed his desire to take Xiang Wan and Niannian out for two days. To his surprise, Melody agreed.
"A world for two is a world for two. Bringing such a young child is so inconvenient."
"We're idle in the ward anyway, so leave Niannian here. I quite like her."
"With her here, Lu Qingxu can bother me less."
Actually, the child was too young, and traveling with her could indeed be risky.
Lu Mingzhe had initially thought they brought Niannian along because the young couple didn't want to take care of her. Since they said so, he couldn't be happier.
"Then I'll trouble you. I'll compensate you handsomely when I return."
"When you have children in the future, I'll help you take care of them for free for a year."
"Wanwan, do you have any objections?"