Chapter 246 Two men, in a flurry of activity

Happy days pass by quickly, and finally, the tense and anticipated month of July arrived.

Sheng Weiwei and Gu Xingnian's due dates are approaching, one in early July and the other in mid-July.

The people on both sides of the Fu and Sheng families were on tenterhooks, extremely nervous.

The delivery was scheduled for the top-tier maternity and infant hospital in Haicheng. Fu Beichen donated two laboratory buildings to the hospital and spared no expense in bringing back several obstetrics and gynecology experts from abroad to oversee the process.

Everything was done to ensure the safety of the two women and children.

Bai Yu has recently become Sheng Weiwei's human accessory, constantly hovering around her and never daring to leave her side.

His eyes seemed to want to be glued to her 24/7, as if he was afraid she might suddenly make a move.

He finally managed to get a guest room in the Sheng family, but he was always restless. In the dead of night, he would sneak into Sheng Weiwei's room and then quietly slip back in just before dawn.

That day, Gu Xingnian had a craving and specifically asked for the dishes made by Sheng Ma.

Without saying a word, Fu Beichen immediately drove the person over.

At dinner time, the whole family sat around the table, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

Suddenly, the butler strode in, his voice tinged with surprise.

"Madam Bai has arrived."

The laughter and chatter in the restaurant abruptly stopped, and everyone turned to look at the door.

Mrs. Bai walked in, dressed in a well-tailored suit, exuding an aura of authority, her face expressionless.

She was followed by three people: two were professional-looking childcare workers, and the other was her assistant.

"Mom, what brings you here?"

Gu Xingnian was the first to react, her voice filled with surprise.

Mrs. Bai walked to the dining table, her gaze lingering on Gu Xingnian's prominent belly for a few seconds before she spoke.

"I was just worried about you. You're about to give birth, so I came to see if there was anything I could do to help. I was afraid your brother might be clumsy and make a mistake."

Bai Yu stood up, walked to her side, and said with a hint of helplessness in his voice.

"Why didn't you call ahead of time if you were coming? I could have picked you up."

Madam Bai's lips curled into a smile.

"I'm not so old that I can't walk."

"I just wanted to see Xixi and Weiwei."

"Don't worry, Mom knows what she's doing and won't cause any trouble for anyone."

Madam Sheng quickly got up and warmly instructed the servants.

"Quickly, go and get another bowl and chopsticks. Madam Bai, please sit down and eat first."

Mrs. Bai did not sit down immediately; instead, she gestured for the nanny behind her to come forward.

"I selected two of the best childcare workers from the capital, hoping they can be of some help and take care of the children."

After she finished speaking, she took out three small brocade boxes from her exquisite handbag.

"These three pieces of jade are what I specially obtained from Daguo Temple."

“Our Bai family has a tradition that whenever a newborn is born, we ask a master craftsman to carve a jade pendant. Firstly, it’s to ensure safety and peace, secondly, it’s to bring good luck, and thirdly, it’s a symbol of the Bai family’s status.”

That's right. When Bai Yu was born, he was given a dragon-patterned jade, while Bai Xi was given a jade butterfly.

She handed one of the boxes to Gu Xingnian.

"Xixi, this is for the baby."

Gu Xingnian opened it, and inside lay a jade unicorn, its carving exquisite, its jade warm and lustrous, clearly a rare and fine material.

"Thank you, Mom."

Gu Xingnian stepped forward and gave her mother a warm hug.

Then, Madam Bai's gaze turned to Sheng Weiwei.

She walked up to Sheng Weiwei and placed the other two brocade boxes on the table in front of her.

Sheng Weiwei's heart tightened, and she subconsciously supported her huge pregnant belly, struggling to stand up.

Madam Bai's voice was gentler than ever before.

"Weiwei, these two pieces are for your child."

"I don't mean anything by it, I just hope that you and the child will be safe and sound."

She took a deep breath, looked directly at Sheng Weiwei, and spoke each word clearly.

"I was wrong before; I said some very hurtful things. Today, in front of everyone, I formally apologize to you."

"I know Ayu likes you. From now on, I won't stop you two anymore."

"I hope you will accept these two pieces of jade as... my apology."

Sheng Weiwei was completely stunned.

She never imagined that the arrogant Madam Bai would apologize to her in front of everyone.

She subconsciously looked at Bai Yu and noticed that his eyes were also a little red.

She reached out and took the two heavy brocade boxes.

"Thank you...Mrs. Bai."

Mr. Sheng quickly stepped in to smooth things over.

"Quickly, Madam Bai, sit down, the food is getting cold. Let's eat first!"

Madam Bai then sat down next to Gu Xingnian.

The family picked up their chopsticks again, and the atmosphere was even warmer than before.

Qingning, who was sitting to the side, suddenly made a couple of gestures towards Sheng Weiwei.

She said, "These safety buckles and safety locks are really beautiful."

Gu Xingnian's chopsticks paused.

"Qingning, can you see the safety buckle and safety lock in Weiwei's box?"

Qingning then gestured carefully again.

I just knew it.

With a hint of disbelief, Sheng Weiwei carefully opened the box.

As expected.

One is a warm and smooth safety buckle, and the other is a small and exquisite safety lock.

She was so shocked that her mouth dropped open.

"Qingning, do you have X-ray vision? My God! I'm taking you to the casino tomorrow, we have to win big!"

Bai Yu's deep voice rang out, carrying an undeniable domineering tone.

"You are not allowed to go."

Sheng Weiwei made a face at him, her eyes crinkling with laughter.

"Go after you give birth."

The family was once again amazed by Qingning's amazing abilities.

Last time, it was her who just listened to Sheng Weiwei's belly and discovered the problem with the baby.

Mrs. Sheng laughed it off, "The kid's just guessing. Let's eat, everyone eat."

The meal was enjoyed by everyone.

After dinner, Gu Xingnian chatted with Madam Bai in the living room, asking about her grandfather and father's recent situation.

"Everything's fine, don't worry." Madam Bai patted her daughter's hand. "Your grandfather and father will come to see you after you give birth. I haven't let them come yet because I'm afraid it will put too much pressure on you."

As she spoke, Madam Bai's eyes were uncontrollably fixed on Sheng Weiwei's enormous belly.

Bai Yu was carefully supporting her as they strolled toward the garden.

Her gaze seemed to want to follow them around a corner.

Her eldest grandson from the Bai family! He's about to be born!

She was so excited! If it weren't for that brat Bai Yu stopping her, she would have flown over long ago.

"Are you planning a natural birth or a C-section?" Madam Bai turned her gaze away and asked Gu Xingnian with concern.

She smiled.

“I plan to try for a natural birth, but Vivi is carrying twins and the doctor recommended a C-section.”

Mrs. Bai nodded.

"Your belly doesn't look particularly big, but the first pregnancy is always more difficult. Don't be afraid, Mom will always be with you."

"Yes, thank you, Mom." Gu Xingnian nodded.

Fu Beichen walked over, sat down, and gently put his arm around his wife's waist.

Madam Bai immediately turned her fire on him.

"Beichen, you have to keep a close eye on things! It's best if you don't go to the company during this time. If anything seems wrong, you have to go to the hospital immediately! It's the last month, the baby could be born anytime!"

Gu Xingnian was amused.

“Mom, please don’t scare him. He’s not only working from home now, he’s also afraid to sleep soundly. He’s on call 24/7, afraid that something might happen to the child.”

Fu Beichen made a serious promise.

"Mrs. Bai, please rest assured, I will take good care of Niannian. Bai Yu and I have both attended professional prenatal and postnatal care classes, so we can handle emergencies."

After hearing this, Madam Bai raised an eyebrow.

"Fu Beichen, do you no longer want to be the son-in-law of the Bai family?"

Fu Beichen's heart skipped a beat, completely unaware of what he had said wrong.

Then Madam Bai spoke slowly.

"From now on, don't call me Madam Bai anymore."

“You should call me Mom, just like Xixi.”

Fu Beichen was stunned for half a second, then a surge of joy welled up in his heart. He looked at Gu Xingnian, then at Madam Bai, and called out gently and solemnly:

"mom."

Madam Bai nodded in satisfaction.

Gu Xingnian chuckled and reached out to pinch his chin.

"Aren't you happy? You have another mom who loves you. Congratulations, you now have three moms."

Fu Beichen nodded vigorously, his eyes even becoming a little moist.

"I'm happy, but I also feel like crying."

His blunt truth made both Madam Bai and Gu Xingnian, mother and daughter, laugh.

In the garden, Bai Yu carefully supported Sheng Weiwei, his steps so slow it felt like he was walking on cotton.

Sheng Weiwei raised her eyelids and glanced at him.

"Did you summon Madam Bai?"

Bai Yu shook his head like a rattle drum.

"No, I didn't know she was coming."

"Judging from her tone, it seems she's starting to accept me?" Sheng Weiwei's gaze was intense and scrutinizing. "What, does she not want Lu Jiao anymore?"

Bai Yu's gaze was fixed on her, his tone extremely serious.

“In my world, there has never been any Lu Jiao or Qi Jiao, there is only Sheng Weiwei.”

Sheng Weiwei smiled and said, "Quite the survival instinct."

Then, changing the subject, she added another sentence.

"Your mom wouldn't be here because of the child, would she?"

Sheng Weiwei's eyes instantly sharpened.

"Bai Yu, I'm warning you, when I say I'll give you one of my children, it's only after they grow up and are adopted into your Bai family. But don't even think about taking the opportunity to abduct them."

"I will kill you." Her voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable warning.

Bai Yu smiled helplessly and quickly softened his voice to coax her.

"No hugging, no taking him away."

"I don't breastfeed, I don't have that function."

His deep voice carried a soothing tone.

"Don't worry, I'll make sure the two little ones grow up together."

As for adoption, he didn't need it; they were originally from his Bai family.

Sheng Weiwei was finally satisfied and reached out to pat his hard chest.

"That's more like it."

Suddenly, her stomach cramped violently.

It feels like contractions.

Sheng Weiwei's face instantly scrunched up.

Bai Yu's heart skipped a beat, and he was so frightened that he quickly held her tighter.

"Weiwei, what's wrong?"

"I... my stomach hurts." Her voice trembled slightly from the pain.

Without saying a word, Bai Yu bent down, put his arm under her knees, picked her up and ran towards the main house.

He rushed into the living room, shouting, "Weiwei's stomach hurts, she might be going into labor!"

"Ah!" Aunt Sheng immediately sprang into action, directing the servants.

"Quickly, go upstairs and get the maternity bag!"

Mrs. Bai was also startled and stood up from the sofa, her face full of astonishment.

"So soon? Isn't the date not yet?"

Sheng Weiwei gasped in pain, but still managed to shout, "Where's your X-ray vision?"

Mr. Sheng was furious. "I was lured out by that brat from the Huo family! If he comes again, I'll definitely break his legs!"

Huo Shenyuan: This old man from the Sheng family has such a long way of thinking. What does Sheng Weiwei giving birth have to do with his leg?

The scene was in complete chaos.

Mr. Sheng tried to remain calm, "Don't be nervous, I'll take you to the hospital."

In the corner, Fu Beichen calmly held Gu Xingnian's hand, looking at the chaotic group of people.

He spoke calmly.

Is it really necessary?

"You won't give birth immediately even if you start labor; it will take some time. As long as there is no bleeding or your water doesn't break, there's no need to worry."

Gu Xingnian stood up and called out.

"Brother, quick, carry Weiwei outside and wait for the car."

Bai Yu nodded, picked up the person, and ran towards the main gate.

Fortunately, he has amazing physical strength, otherwise he really wouldn't have been able to lift Sheng Weiwei's body, which weighs over 150 pounds.

She gained a full 54 pounds after becoming pregnant, and her twin belly was frighteningly large.

Just as Gu Xingnian was about to follow, she felt a tightening sensation in her lower abdomen.

She instinctively touched her stomach; it hurt a little.

Fu Beichen's calm and collected expression vanished the next second, replaced by shock and disbelief.

"Niannian, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Gu Xingnian took a breath.

"It could be the little one being naughty, kicking a bit painfully, or it could be Braxton Hicks contractions."

Fu Beichen was so frightened that he was at a loss for what to do.

"No, how about we go to the hospital and get checked out first?"

He was so frightened that he immediately bent down, picked up Gu Xingnian, and ran away.

Gu Xingnian quickly pressed him down, "It's not the right time yet, it won't be that early."

Fu Beichen stopped in his tracks, letting out a heavy sigh of relief, though beads of sweat had already appeared on his forehead.

Mrs. Bai suddenly laughed, "I have to go to the hospital to stay with Weiwei."

As she spoke, she stepped towards the door.

Gu Xingnian patted his arm. "Put me down. I can walk by myself."

She had also gained over 30 pounds and was worried that he would get tired carrying her.

Fu Beichen was unwilling to let go and strode out, his nerves on edge.

"Let's go home, it's safer there."

In the end, Bai Yu carried Sheng Weiwei all the way to the hospital, only to cause another big misunderstanding.

After the doctor finished the examination, he gave Bai Yu a severe dressing-down.

Sheng Weiwei showed no signs of starting the pain, but once she arrived at the hospital, the pain subsided.

Bai Yu has sent people over twice this week for the same reason.

In the end, he had no choice but to sheepishly send the man back. In the past, he had fought a battle, faced a hail of bullets, and even fought against 30 strong men, but he had never felt such tension.

This is terrible!

On the other side, Huo Shenyuan led Qingning to an open-air restaurant.

This is a private garden restaurant with exquisite decor and a romantic ambiance.

Right next to you, the chef was grilling meat on the spot, the sizzling sound and the rich aroma of food filling the air.

Qingning's eyes lit up when she saw the greasy roasted meat.

She instantly forgot that she had just eaten dinner an hour ago.

Ever since she got drunk last time and mumbled Huo Shenyuan's name twice, he's acted as if he's discovered a new continent.

But afterwards, no matter how he tried to coax her, she refused to speak again, as if nothing had ever happened.

She just stubbornly used sign language.

You've had too much to drink; I can't even speak.

You're dreaming, you're hallucinating.

He regretted not recording that irrefutable evidence back then.

He came prepared tonight.

He planned to have another drink with her; he had to unleash her potential for conversation.

He had no idea that he would make a terrible mistake that night, causing her to leave his world...