Lin Jingzhi’s pregnant?
Ye Qiu was initially thrilled, but then something felt off.
He’d only been in the capital a few days, how could Lin Jingzhi be pregnant so soon?
“Bing Jie, are you sure you didn’t get it wrong?” Ye Qiu asked.
“No mistake, I personally checked Jingzhi, I saw the report, she’s been pregnant for nearly three months,” Bai Bing said.
Three months?
Ye Qiu thought back, he hadn’t been in seclusion then, and he hadn’t used protection with Lin Jingzhi, so it was possible she was pregnant.
“No, if Lin Jie was pregnant, with my medical skills, I’d have noticed by now.”
Ye Qiu still didn’t believe it.
Seeing his silence, Bai Bing knew he was doubtful and said crossly, “What, you don’t trust me anymore?”
Ye Qiu quickly said, “Bing Jie, don’t misunderstand, of course I trust you, it’s just odd that Lin Jie didn’t tell me about something this big.”
Bai Bing said, “She didn’t tell you on purpose, she told me and Wan Jie not to either, she wanted to surprise you.”
Ye Qiu asked, “Then why tell me now?”
“Well…” Bai Bing stopped short.
On the other end, Bai Bing patted her chest.
Close call, almost slipped up.
Ye Qiu suddenly thought of something, alarmed, “Bing Jie, did something happen to Lin Jie? Tell me quick.”
Bai Bing, struggling for an excuse, seized the opportunity, saying gravely, “Ye Qiu, truth is, Jingzhi’s health has been poor lately.”
“Since you went to the capital, she’s fainted twice.”
“She was worried about your safety before, now she’s working day and night, if this goes on, I’m afraid she might miscarry.”
What?
Ye Qiu grew anxious, “Bing Jie, please talk to Lin Jie, tell her to take care of herself.”
“I tried, she won’t listen,” Bai Bing said, “In my opinion, you need to handle this yourself.”
Without hesitation, Ye Qiu said, “I’ll call Lin Jie later.”
“By the way, don’t mention the pregnancy or tell anyone else, or she’ll be furious with me, got it?” Bai Bing stressed repeatedly.
“Got it.”
Ye Qiu hung up and immediately called Lin Jingzhi.
The phone rang for a while before Lin Jingzhi answered, “Hey, darling~”
Her voice was languid, weak.
“Lin Jie, what are you doing?” Ye Qiu asked.
“Sleeping,” Lin Jingzhi said.
Ye Qiu was surprised, “Sleeping at this hour?”
Lin Jingzhi said, “Last night’s company meeting went all night, I’m exhausted, gotta sleep.”
Click!
The call ended.
Hearing the busy tone, Ye Qiu frowned slightly.
In the past, when he called Lin Jingzhi, she’d always tease him a bit, but today, she hung up after barely speaking, her voice full of exhaustion.
“Seems it’s worse than Bing Jie said, I need to get back to Jiangzhou now.”
Ye Qiu returned to the dining room, sat down, and said to Master Ye, “Grandfather, I’m heading back to Jiangzhou later.”
Instantly, everyone looked up at him.
Master Ye asked, “So soon? Something happen in Jiangzhou?”
Ye Qiu made up an excuse, “The hospital got a patient who needs my treatment.”
Master Ye said, “Is it urgent? If not, stay a couple more days.”
Ye Qiu replied, “Very urgent, it’s a matter of life and death.”
“If that’s the case, go back quick! Dabao, book Ye Qiu’s ticket,” Master Ye ordered.
Ye Dabao pulled out his phone and booked the ticket.
“Ye Qiu, come home when you have time,” Ye Wuwei said.
Ye Qiu nodded, “Mm.”
After dinner.
Ye Qiu packed his luggage, ready to return to Jiangzhou.
Just as he was leaving the Ye household, Zhu Chengyu and Feng Yulian arrived, carrying bags of gifts.
“General Zhu, what brings you here?” Ye Qiu asked.
“Dr. Ye, we came to thank you,” Zhu Chengyu said excitedly, “Not long after you left the hospital, Xiong Ying woke up. Old Li gave him a full check-up, said he’s fully recovered.”
Feng Yulian added, “Dr. Ye, we didn’t know how to thank you, so we brought some hometown specialties.”
“There’s free-range eggs, wild mushrooms, and matsutake.”
“Oh, and that thermos has some soup dumplings I made myself.”
Zhu Chengyu smiled, “My wife’s soup dumplings are unmatched, I’ve never tired of them in decades, Dr. Ye, give them a try.”
Feng Yulian said, “They’re just simple things, hope you don’t mind, Dr. Ye.”
Ye Qiu was deeply touched.
Though these items weren’t valuable, they carried the couple’s heartfelt gratitude.
Once upon a time, repaying kindness was a cherished tradition in our country, but now, it’s become a rare luxury.
Some people, you help them, and not only do they not thank you, they turn on you.
Like that recent news about a high schooler’s parent begging a teacher for extra lessons, then reporting the teacher after the student got into a top university, costing the teacher their job.
Such ingratitude is all too common.
“General Zhu, you’re too kind, I only did my duty, no need for this,” Ye Qiu said humbly.
Zhu Chengyu said, “Dr. Ye, please accept them, it’s our heartfelt thanks, don’t refuse.”
Ye Qiu said, “I’m heading back to Jiangzhou soon, it’s inconvenient to bring these on the plane. How about this, I’ll take the soup dumplings, you keep the rest.”
Zhu Chengyu gave a wry smile, “We brought them all this way, taking them back is such a hassle.”
Ye Qiu thought it over, smiling, “Alright then, I’ll give these to Grandfather Ye, as a token of my filial piety. General Zhu, Madam, you don’t mind, do you?”
Feng Yulian said, “Of course not, they’re for you, Dr. Ye, do as you please.”
“Good,” Ye Qiu handed the gifts to Master Ye, then took the thermos with the soup dumplings and got into Ye Wudi’s car.
Before leaving.
Ye Qiu said to Zhu Chengyu, “General Zhu, your son just needs a week’s rest to be fully fine. I suggest you get him a different post, bomb disposal’s too dangerous.”
“Alright,” Zhu Chengyu said, “Dr. Ye, if you ever need me, don’t hesitate to ask.”
“Thank you, General Zhu.”
Ye Qiu headed to the airport.
