"You're pushing the blame onto me. You don't have feelings for that woman, but you must admire her," Lin Xin, a lawyer, was good at reading people.
Zheng Wei scoffed. If Lin Xin hadn't brought it up today, he would have forgotten about her long ago. As for Lu Taobao, thanks to their argument, she successfully dodged her own problem.
Still, she was very unhappy when she heard Zheng Wei say that the person had messaged him the next morning.
"Old Zheng, she's my woman from now on. You should contact her less." Lu Taobao had intended to drop the subject, but he still felt uncomfortable.
"Considering how worried you are, I can tell you clearly that Assistant Hou and Xiao Yan also received messages from her. Everyone she's close to received one. It's just that I was the only one who knew that man was you." Zheng Wei found the matter disgusting. That person's relationship with Shen Xiao Yan had become increasingly good. Especially after Shen Xiao Yan's good friend Kong Huangwei went abroad for further studies, the two of them contacted each other very frequently, more so than he expected.
When Lu Taobao heard Zheng Wei say that, his eyebrows twitched.
This woman... she was really troublesome.
"She has everything she needs and is against marriage. You should be prepared to get hurt," Zheng Wei finally left Lu Taobao with a slight chuckle.
Lu Taobao cursed under his breath.
Lin Xin's mouth was wide open. He was so surprised! Old Lu actually cursed! The last time he heard Old Lu curse was when they were toddlers.
"Oh my, if you don't tell me, I'll find out anyway!" Lin Xin didn't doubt his own abilities.
"Young Master Lin, Madam Xu mentioned you when she visited a few days ago, saying you're of age!" Aunt Lu had been with the Lu family since she was young and was very close to them. She had watched them grow up. Although she didn't want to spoil Lin Xin's dreams, it was necessary to give him a timely reminder. Lin Xin had become a negative example! He did nothing but work or fool around outside all day, changing girlfriends more often than clothes!
Lu Taobao and Zheng Wei were both laughing, while Lin Xin had a look of despair.
"Auntie, make a bit more. Old Lu and I will also have dinner here, and then we'll go to the hospital with Old Zheng. I want to see how Old Zheng gets kicked out." Lin Xin was determined, and Zheng Wei was too lazy to pay attention to him. He was diligently asking Aunt Lu for advice, taking notes while cooking soup.
Watching Zheng Wei's domestic good-husband demeanor, Lu Taobao's eyes narrowed, and Lin Xin started scrolling through his phone.
...
After the meal was ready, Zheng Wei and the others ate a little early, and then they drove to the hospital to deliver the food. On the way, Lu Taobao also asked someone to order a batch of the freshest fruit.
As expected, the food was delivered by Nana Gu, but Zheng Wei was still stopped at the door.
"Nana Gu, what did Xiao Yan say?" Zheng Wei peered eagerly from outside, but the person in the ward had her back to him.
"Xiao Yan said you can only see her after you agree."
Lin Xin couldn't help but chuckle, "Great! Old Zheng, you have your day too!" Zheng Wei ignored him and turned to Lu Taobao, "You guys go first. I'm not going back tonight."
He had to stay here. Eventually, he would find a way.
Lu Taobao nodded. His mother was the principal here. "I've booked you a rest room. If you don't have a place to sleep tonight, go there." With that, he handed a card to Zheng Wei.
Zheng Wei took it and nodded.
"Are we really leaving like this?" Lin Xin wanted to watch Zheng Wei's predicament a bit longer.
"Old Lin, my parents will be back soon. When they return, they'll definitely go to Uncle and Auntie's. Just you wait." Once Lu Taobao's parents sat together, they would definitely discuss marriage. Compared to Zheng Wei, Lin Xin would be the target.
As soon as he said that, Lin Xin ran faster than a monkey.
...
Since Shen Xiao Yan wouldn't let him in, Zheng Wei could only sit on the chair outside. As he sat there, he thoughtfully reconsidered the matter of children, but no matter how he thought about it, he couldn't make up his mind. When it came to the person he loved, because he cared so much, he had too many hesitations!
In the ward.
Shen Xiao Yan was eating heartily. The meal was delicious, and the soup was very tasty.
"Young Master Zheng made this, and Aunt Lu from the Lu family also helped. Aunt Lu's cooking is a bit heavy, isn't it delicious?" Nana Gu sat by the side, peeling fruit for Shen Xiao Yan, who nodded with shining eyes.
"I've seen it. This is all suitable for pregnant women. I think Young Master Zheng's heart is starting to soften. I also sent a message to Aunt Lu just now. She said Young Master Zheng has been diligently taking notes." Shen Xiao Yan couldn't speak, so Nana Gu gently told her what Aunt Lu had told her.
Hearing Zheng Wei's name, Shen Xiao Yan looked outside and clearly saw a head flashing by. He was very tall, and his head was visible at a glance.
"Xiao Yan, Young Master Zheng is still outside. Should I call him in?" Nana Gu felt that her Young Master Zheng sitting on the chair outside was indeed somewhat pitiful.
Shen Xiao Yan thought for a moment, a hint of softening appearing on her face, but she quickly shook her head.
No, unless Zheng Wei compromised, she wouldn't let Zheng Wei in. She never fought for anything, but this child was different...
Nana Gu quietly pitied Zheng Wei.
In fact, apart from the issue of the child, Zheng Wei was in a good mood.
Shen Xiao Yan could now kick him out, which actually meant her acceptance of him was very high. The relationship between the two of them was becoming increasingly close. He enjoyed this feeling, believing that such an intimate relationship meant that no matter how Sima Han tried to poach, he wouldn't succeed.
He liked Shen Xiao Yan's playful and coquettish nature, her pouting and acting cute. In short, he didn't want a relationship of mutual respect like a formal couple. This was what he wanted.
Thinking of her appearance, Zheng Wei's lips curved again. When Sima Han arrived, the first thing he saw was Zheng Wei's infatuated smile.
As soon as Zheng Wei saw Sima Han approaching, the smile on his lips immediately disappeared. He quickly stood up, his gaze fixed on Sima Han's eyes.
"She definitely won't let you give her acupuncture now. What are you here for?" Zheng Wei looked at Sima Han with ill intentions. He truly detested this pretty boy Sima Han and wished he would disappear from the world.
"I'm here to help her maintain her pregnancy." Sima Han dropped a sentence and was about to push the door open. He acted as if he didn't even see Zheng Wei.
Zheng Wei wasn't actually reckless; he wasn't rash. However, Sima Han was someone who could easily provoke him to anger and impulsiveness, like now.
When Sima Han reached the door, he suddenly stopped and said to Zheng Wei, "President Zheng, it's best not to follow. Xiao Yan hasn't let you in yet." With that, he turned around under Zheng Wei's chilling gaze and opened the door, walking in smoothly.
Thinking of being kicked out by his wife and not being able to go back, while Sima Han could easily go in to see her, Zheng Wei felt extremely wronged sitting on the chair. But his wife wouldn't let him in now, and he also felt very uncomfortable!
Just as Zheng Wei was feeling wronged, Nana Gu's head peeked out from behind the door. Seeing Nana Gu's head, Zheng Wei suddenly stood up and made a gesture to shoo her back.
Nana Gu looked bewildered...
"Nana Gu, hurry up and go in. Xiao Yan can't speak now. What if Sima Han bullies her?" Zheng Wei extended his hand and pushed Nana Gu inside.
But Nana Gu brought Zheng Wei a terrifying and heartbreaking piece of news.
"Young Master Zheng, I'm not out here to inquire about your feelings. I'm here to pick up our Hong Fujie and Hami melon." Nana Gu said, sticking her head out further to see if there was any movement in the corridor.
Zheng Wei: "..." It was truly heartbreaking. All this time, they didn't care about him at all, but about two dogs.
"I haven't been home for a few days. I wonder how our Hami melon and Hong Fujie are eating?" Nana Gu muttered.
Zheng Wei couldn't take it anymore. He turned to Nana Gu and asked with a strained face, "Nana Gu, did Xiao Yan say anything about me?"
"Young Master Zheng, you know that Xiao Yan can't speak now. I can't always force her to write, can I?" Nana Gu waved her hand. Her eyes were now only on the two dogs.
Zheng Wei was about to ask, if Xiao Yan didn't want to write, how did she communicate with Sima Han? However, before he could ask, Nana Gu had already rushed out, shouting as she ran, "Oh no, our Hami melon and Hong Fujie are here! Xiao Yan just said to have you two guard the door and watch Young Master Zheng, don't let Young Master Zheng in."
Nana Gu reached out and petted the heads of the two dogs. What made Zheng Wei even more heartbroken was that the two dogs were very obedient. They were brought in by Nana Gu, and after being hugged by Shen Xiao Yan, they came out and stood on guard, looking at Zheng Wei obediently. As soon as Zheng Wei took a step forward, they would bark at him in a fierce but not scary tone.
"You two heartless creatures, I'm your father!" Zheng Wei was about to vomit blood from anger.
The two dogs didn't listen to Zheng Wei's coaxing. They squatted obediently by the door, like two goalkeepers, very diligent.
Meanwhile, Nana Gu had already gone back. Although she wanted Young Master Zheng to learn a lesson, it was still necessary to help him watch the people.
Outside the door, Zheng Wei and the two dogs were staring at each other.
"You two are going too far!" Zheng Wei looked at the two dogs' round eyes and sighed deeply. Then he got up and went downstairs to buy two sausages. The two dogs loved sausages, but today they were not tempted at all. Except for Xiao Hong Fujie, who poked her head out and was pushed back by Hami melon, the two dogs stood obediently. Zheng Wei looked at the two dogs and couldn't help but mutter, "I don't know what kind of magic potion Xiao Yan gave these two dogs. They don't even recognize me anymore."
After speaking, he couldn't help but sigh, "Indeed, women cannot be offended."
"Doctor Sima, thank you so much today." While muttering, Nana Gu saw Sima Han out. Sima Han shook his head and politely said, "Nana Gu, you don't need to come out. Xiao Yan still needs care."
"Okay, take care, Doctor." Nana Gu's admiration was genuine.
Zheng Wei saw all this. As soon as he approached the ward, the two dogs started barking fiercely.
"Young Master Zheng, is this Doctor Sima really... really a love rival?" Nana Gu seemed to ask Zheng Wei with some uncertainty.
Zheng Wei sneered, "Otherwise? Do you want me to let go of Xiao Yan?"
"That's not what I meant. I just feel... Doctor Sima is very competitive. Young Master Zheng, you... you don't even have a chance to go in now. Xiao Yan will be recuperating in the hospital for several more days. If she doesn't see you, she might forget you." Thinking about it, Nana Gu felt that her Young Master Zheng was quite pitiful.
"Then why don't you let me in?" Zheng Wei said, his disdainful gaze falling on his two dogs again.
"This is Xiao Yan's wish. Xiao Yan really wants this child. Doctor Sima just checked Xiao Yan's pulse and said the baby is doing very well, very well-behaved. However, Xiao Yan might experience morning sickness in a while. Alas, for women, giving birth is the most difficult thing. It's just morning sickness now. When the pregnancy progresses, her abdomen will become heavier, her legs might swell, and later she won't be able to sleep at night, making it inconvenient to turn over, let alone bathe. Young Master Zheng, no matter what, you must protect her well. She is a good girl." Nana Gu had great faith in Ms. Lu's judgment, and after interacting with Shen Xiao Yan for some time, she also had great faith in Shen Xiao Yan's character.
When she heard Ms. Lu mention it, this girl had a difficult past!
"Since Nana Gu knows, then secretly take these two dogs away." Zheng Wei looked down at Hong Fujie, who was already biting his trouser leg, with despair.
These two were also Shen Xiao Yan's darlings, so he couldn't move them carelessly!
"Young Master Zheng, as long as you talk things through with Xiao Yan, these two dogs won't be a problem anymore!" Nana Gu had made her point clear. She hoped Zheng Wei would support Shen Xiao Yan's decision.
After Nana Gu finished speaking, she went back to take care of Shen Xiao Yan. As soon as she opened the door, she saw Shen Xiao Yan looking at her. Seeing Shen Xiao Yan's expression, Nana Gu's face broke into a cheerful smile. Alas, she knew that Xiao Yan wasn't completely indifferent to Young Master Zheng, otherwise she wouldn't be looking outside.
"Don't worry, I've told him. Young Master Zheng will think it over carefully. He's so tall and sitting outside all alone, looking rather pitiful." Nana Gu felt like laughing when she thought of Zheng Wei's pitiable appearance.
"Did he eat dinner?" Shen Xiao Yan wrote on paper.
Nana Gu nodded. "Don't worry, he ate early. He ate dinner before bringing it over." Saying that, Nana Gu sat by the bed and said to Shen Xiao Yan with some concern, "Xiao Yan, I don't think Young Master Zheng is going back tonight. Knowing his personality, he'll probably stay outside for the night. It's a bit cold at the hospital at night. How about you write a note for me to give him, asking him to go back tonight?"
Nana Gu was trying her best to be a mediator.
Shen Xiao Yan looked back at the sky outside. It was indeed very late. She knew Zheng Wei's personality. Since Zheng Wei was still sitting here, he was most likely not leaving tonight. There were no beds outside, only a few resting chairs... Even if he, over 1.8 meters tall, lay down, he wouldn't be able to stretch out. Moreover, she was only arguing with him to make him compromise, not to get him hurt.
Looking up, Nana Gu's eyes were looking at her peacefully. Shen Xiao Yan thought for a moment, then lowered her head and quickly wrote on the paper, "I'm fine here. You go back tonight. It's cold at night, so don't stay here."
What she wrote was not evasive, but Nana Gu still folded the paper. She didn't look at what was written on it and quickly went out to give it to Zheng Wei.
Zheng Wei's eyes lit up when he saw the note.
"Young Master Zheng, do you have anything you want to say to Xiao Yan? I'll relay it for you." Nana Gu felt that her idea was brilliant. Xiao Yan didn't reject it at all. This showed that Young Master Zheng still had hope.
"Nana Gu, help me find a pen!" Zheng Wei thought for a moment. Some things were better written with a pen... well, for privacy. If he passed on a message, he'd feel embarrassed to say it, and he was afraid Nana Gu would feel awkward relaying it.
Upon hearing this, Nana Gu immediately took a pen out of her pocket. She had intended to use it for Shen Xiao Yan when she rushed over from home, but Shen Xiao Yan already had one. So, this one hadn't been used. It was just right for Zheng Wei now.
Zheng Wei waved to Nana Gu, telling her to go about her business. He slowly started writing, looking as if he was contemplating. The paper was actually just ordinary paper, but looking at Zheng Wei, it seemed like he was writing an essay.