Instead of believing Fang Yaozu, it was better to believe Song Nuan, who was also a woman. After all, Song Nuan was currently carrying Fang Yaozu's child.
It had been confirmed that the baby in her womb was a boy. If Song Nuan gave birth to a girl, perhaps the Fang Corporation would be inherited by her son!
As Zhang Caiyu was thinking this, she heard Song Nuan's gentle voice from across the table, "Husband, have some soup."
Neither she nor Song Nuan had touched the bowl of deer penis and ginseng soup on the table.
Fang Yaozu coughed a few times with a frown as he ate.
"It's only just autumn, why are you coughing every day? Husband, you should smoke less," Song Nuan said with concern.
Fang Yaozu nodded with satisfaction, "I know."
The company was still being squeezed by Gu Corporation and Qin Corporation, and its stock price had fallen to an all-time low.
But for Fang Yaozu now, his savings were enough for him to live luxuriously for several lifetimes. All he wanted now was a son.
After finishing his meal, Fang Yaozu felt listless and went upstairs to sleep.
At the dining table, only Song Nuan and Zhang Caiyu remained.
Song Nuan looked at Zhang Caiyu solicitously, "Eat more, so the baby will be healthy when it's born."
Zhang Caiyu nodded.
The two women, each with their own hidden agendas, finished their meal. Song Nuan thoughtfully escorted Zhang Caiyu back to her room before returning to her own bedroom.
After she became pregnant, she had moved out of the master bedroom because Fang Yaozu would occasionally bring women home.
Entering her bedroom, Song Nuan locked the door and took off her top.
She squeezed her silicone fake belly and laboriously peeled it off.
The silicone was not breathable, and since it covered a large area of her body, she had broken out in many red rashes.
The itching made her want to scratch her skin raw.
After taking a shower in the bathroom and washing the fake silicone belly, Song Nuan left the room.
If Zhang Caiyu didn't give birth soon, she couldn't wait to induce a C-section.
She heard that babies could survive at eight months. Perhaps she should have Zhang Caiyu deliver the baby via C-section when she reached eight months!
...
In the blink of an eye, it was July.
Madam Gu and Ming Yuzhu had almost finished preparing the engagement ceremony.
Since Qin He did not want to travel abroad, Madam Gu decided to hold the ceremony at Sen Garden.
Sen Garden would also be the future marital home for Gu Qishen and Qin He. Madam Gu, worried that Qin He might have bad memories, had the entire Sen Garden renovated and all the furniture replaced.
If Qin He hadn't called Madam Gu to tell her it wasn't necessary, Madam Gu would have even dug up the trees in Sen Garden and planted flowers instead.
July sixteenth.
The elites from all walks of life in Qingcheng gathered at Sen Garden.
Qin He saw Fang Yaozu in the crowd, his face dark. He clearly seemed unwell, and Song Nuan accompanied him with a worried expression, appearing to be a virtuous wife.
Xu Wanwan found Song Nuan annoying the moment she saw her. "Why is she here? They didn't send an invitation to the Fang family!"
Qin He pulled her back. "Alright, you're nine months pregnant and due soon. Don't go causing trouble now."
Qin Yun shielded his wife and sister. "Fang Yaozu is still persistent and hopes the Gu and Qin families will let him off the hook. He probably found some back door to get in. Mom just said that the engagement is a joyous occasion, so we should pretend not to see anyone who's unwelcome."
The engagement ceremony was held luxuriously. Qin He wore a moon-white qipao.
When she and Gu Qishen started their first dance, they danced the waltz.
A happy life seemed to be drawing nearer.
After the banquet ended and the guests had dispersed, only the members of the Gu and Qin families remained in the living room.
Ming Yuzhu missed her little grandson dearly and held Lele tightly.
Madam Gu watched them and smiled. "Lele has been staying at my place for more than half a year. If you miss him that much, why don't you take him back for half a year?"
Ming Yuzhu lifted Lele high, and Lele happily waved his chubby little hands in the air.
"Don't you miss Lele?"
Madam Gu forced a smile. In truth, she was reluctant to part with him.
Her little grandson looked very much like her son did when he was young, even more beautiful, and was incredibly lovable.
As they were talking, Xu Wanwan reached out. "Mom, let me hold Lele too."
Ming Yuzhu looked at Xu Wanwan's pregnant belly with concern. "Wanwan, maybe you should hold him later?"
"It's okay! I've been resting meticulously every day since that incident at five months!" Xu Wanwan had gained courage recently and extended her hand. "Here!"
Ming Yuzhu carefully handed Lele to Xu Wanwan.
Qin He frowned. "Wanwan, be careful."
Xu Wanwan held Lele and was having fun. "Oh, I'm fine."
As she spoke, she smiled. She felt a warmth at the base of her thighs.
A few seconds later, she felt the warmth was abnormal.
She looked down at her pregnant belly and before she could see clearly, she heard Ming Yuzhu's panicked cry.
"Wanwan's water broke!"
Qin Yun didn't even think and stepped forward to take Lele from Xu Wanwan, handing him to Qin He. He then scooped up his wife and rushed out.
"Mom, I'm taking Wanwan to the hospital!"
Qin He quickly handed Lele to Ming Yuzhu and immediately followed. She was going to accompany Xu Wanwan for the delivery!
Ming Yuzhu was flustered and handed Lele back to Madam Gu.
"I, I'll go to the hospital to see!"
Xu Wanwan was indeed close to her due date.
Upon arriving at the hospital, she lay on the bed, sobbing uncontrollably.
"Qin Yun, I'm scared."
Qin Yun stood by her side, his expression tense, as if he wished he could take her place.
He still had to speak in a gentle tone. "Don't be afraid, it'll be okay."
Qin He stood to the side. As a doctor, she was calmer. Although she didn't understand gynecology, the gynecologist who had just examined her said there were no major issues, so it would be fine.
Qin He glanced at her brother's trembling legs and rubbed her forehead.
"Brother, don't worry, everything will be fine."
Qin He looked at Ming Yuzhu. "Mom, ask Butler Wu to send over the things we prepared at home. Remember to make some nourishing ginseng soup!"
Ming Yuzhu responded and hurried to the side to make a phone call.
Half an hour later, the doctor came out.
Qin Yun's voice trembled slightly. "Doctor, her due date hasn't arrived yet, and her water broke prematurely. Can she still have a natural birth?"
The doctor's expression was serious. "If all checks are normal and conditions permit, premature rupture of membranes can still lead to a natural birth. Sir, please calm down."
Xu Wanwan's face had turned pale from the pain, and her timidity had returned, tears streaming down her face.
Qin Yun gritted his teeth. "Doctor, will there be any danger if this continues? If there is danger, you must ensure my wife's safety."
Xu Wanwan cried and yelled angrily on the hospital bed, "Shut up, don't jinx my son!"
As first-time parents, Qin Yun and Xu Wanwan began to wait anxiously.
Xu Wanwan's parents also arrived soon. Her mother was much calmer. Seeing her son-in-law's worried expression, she felt that this son-in-law truly loved her daughter.
Then, Xu's mother waved her hand and pushed them outside to wait.
By evening, Xu Wanwan's cervix had dilated to three centimeters, and she was wheeled into the delivery room.
Half an hour later, labor began.
The Qin and Xu families rushed to the hospital, and Gu Qishen also accompanied Qin Yun in the hallway.
He had not been by Qin He's side during her delivery.
But seeing this scene now, he frowned slightly and became a little anxious.