The Heiress Acts Mischievously, But Her Family Can Read Her Mind - Chapter 424 - 423 Prenatal Examination
Chapter 424: Chapter 423 Prenatal Examination
“Romantic, are you?” Yang Jiashu was somewhat dumbfounded, “This fast?”
Jiang Nanshu nodded, “Once you agree to be in a relationship, you’re a couple, right? Does that take a long time? It’s normal for Xixi to be moved and agree after the boy confessed and brought flowers. Oh, by the way, is that why you were looking for me?”
Yang Jiashu’s lips moved slightly, and he appeared somewhat distraught, “Hmm… I was just asking, since I can’t find her, I’m a bit worried.”
“Oh,” Jiang Nanshu replied nonchalantly, “I heard you’re entering into an arranged marriage, congratulations.”
It was a direct jab at his weak spot.
Yang Jiashu forced a bitter smile, “Not at all, stop joking, I make my own decisions about my marriage.”
“Oh? Do you?” Jiang Nanshu expressed disbelief.
Yang Jiashu also felt headache coming on, especially since the Yang Family was embroiled in a major case and urgently needed someone high up to help them resolve it, otherwise their large company could collapse in an instant, no joke.
He took a deep breath, “Nanshu, can you tell me where Xu Xi is? I’ll go talk to her personally.”
What Jiang Nanshu had said previously was all to deceive Yang Jiashu.
But Xu Xi had been gloomy for several days now because of Yang Jiashu’s impending arranged marriage.
Although her words hung with, “I’m happy he is getting married,” Jiang Nanshu could tell that Xu Xi liked Yang Jiashu.
Since problems should be addressed face to face, Jiang Nanshu simply stated, “She took leave and went back to her hometown. If you want to see her, you’d better hurry; she’ll be back in a couple days.”
Upon hearing that Xu Xi had just gone back home, Yang Jiashu sighed in relief, visibly relaxing as he regained his smile, “Good, I’ll go find her now.”
He ran a few steps, then stopped and waved at Jiang Nanshu, “Nanshu, thank you.”
Jiang Nanshu smiled, “Don’t mention it, but don’t you dare upset Xixi.”
He patted his chest, “Don’t worry about it.”
It was now up to Yang Jiashu whether he could grab this opportunity.
Jiang Leyi patted Jiang Nanshu’s shoulder, her smile warm, “Let’s go, what do you want to eat? It’s on me today. I am going back to Port City tomorrow.”
Jiang Nanshu got up, “That soon?”
“Yeah.” Jiang Leyi put her arm around her shoulder, “You are going to be a mom, and at my age, it’s about time for me to get married too.”
“Do you have someone you like?” Jiang Nanshu was somewhat surprised.
According to the original plot, Jiang Leyi would be played and abandoned by several men, ultimately dying tragically, but this world was no longer constrained by that script; everyone’s fate was different.
Jiang Leyi was stunned for a moment, then shook her head, “The past few years, I was too busy with my career to date. Now, I’m busy with the family business and have even less time for romance. It’s an arranged marriage; my dad arranged it. The man’s family is an old friend of ours, and he’s the only son. I’ve met him a few times; he’s very humble and polite, my parents are very satisfied.”
She spoke of her parents’ satisfaction but didn’t mention her own.
Jiang Nanshu glanced at her, “Are you willing?”
Jiang Leyi nodded, “In our kind of family, there is no right of choice. They’ve looked after me for 19 years; I don’t want them to worry anymore. Nannan, technically, your arrangement with Lu Qingyan is sort of an arranged marriage too, but he really loves you. All I hope for is to respect my future husband as a guest.”
Since Jiang Leyi was willing, Jiang Nanshu naturally wouldn’t say more.
The two of them went to a restaurant for dinner.
Jiang Nanshu had an obstetric appointment at the hospital the next day.
Last time, they hadn’t checked thoroughly.
The next day, Lu Qingyan postponed his work to go with her to the hospital.
It was the same hospital as last time.
Su Ran was in the bustling lobby with her daughter.
She set her daughter down, and the girl quickly ran off chasing several other kids.
She stood there, smiling tenderly.
When she caught sight of Lu Qingyan, who had accompanied Jiang Nanshu to the prenatal checkup, her smile paused for a second.
The scene where she had been refused a loan was vivid in her mind, making her feel somewhat embarrassed. She turned her head, not wanting the two of them to see her.
Yet, Jiang Nanshu and Lu Qingyan walked right past without even noticing her existence.
“Mommy.”
The milky voice of a little girl rang out as her soft body threw itself into her arms.
Su Ran looked down at her daughter’s rosy cheeks, her heart melting. She composed herself and smiled, asking, “Youyou, did you have fun?”
Little Youyou vigorously nodded her head, “Fun, Mommy. When will Youyou be able to go out without getting shots?”
Looking into her daughter’s clear eyes, Su Ran could only give a wry smile. She didn’t want to appear pessimistic in front of her daughter—perhaps it was due to her poor family background that she was so sensible at such a young age.
Su Ran rubbed little Youyou’s head, “Very soon. Once Youyou is out, you can play with more children and even go to school. You’ll grow up slowly and become the most beautiful little girl.”
Little Youyou, biting her tender little finger, giggled at Su Ran, “I want to grow up fast so Mommy won’t cry.”
She was small, and her words weren’t very clear, but Su Ran understood.
A sourness touched her eyes as she hugged her tight.
Her daughter was now her pillar of strength.
She had been through a lot—from a radiant youth wasted to an old woman before her time.
Her entire life had been fraught with challenges, and each decision she made on the road was a turning point in her life.
She could have had a stable, long-lasting relationship, but she was too greedy.
Was there anything wrong with her wanting to climb up after having suffered through hard times?
Was there anything wrong with her not wanting to repeat her mother’s old path?
Yet now, she had ended up on this very path.
Alone, raising a child who had a serious illness, one careless moment could snatch her away from this world.
She was still so young, so pure.
Su Ran could only hope that her daughter would grow up safely and happily.
She didn’t wish for her to achieve great things; she just hoped she could live an ordinary life without sickness or disaster.
“Alright, Mommy won’t cry. Youyou must be strong. We’ll treat your illness well, and once you’re better, Mommy will take you to the park to play, and I’ll fly a kite with you, okay?”
“Mmm,” she clung tightly to Su Ran.
In her eyes, Su Ran was her whole world; she couldn’t afford to lose her mother.
Su Ran stroked her soft hair.
A sense of melancholy filled her heart.
To save her daughter, she had agreed to harm others.
If she killed Jiang Nanshu, she wouldn’t live much longer.
If she didn’t do these things, her daughter wouldn’t live much longer.
Su Ran was in pain.
Her entire life had been full of choices—the choices always left her bloody and battered, and in pain she had to swallow her tears.
She could only hold her daughter, trying to draw warmth from her, murmuring softly, “Youyou, Mommy will definitely save you, you have to grow up well…”
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