Chapter 124 My husband also needs your company.

Because of some unexpected events after childbirth, Jiang Qingying was hospitalized for a slightly longer period of time. Apart from various examinations and treatments, there wasn't much else to do at the hospital.

Qin Qing said that she was reluctant to hold her baby during her postpartum period, so she hardly ever held the baby. Even when she did, Lu Jinyuan would remind her much later.

So most of the time, Lu Jinyuan would hold the baby and show it to Jiang Qingying.

People are really strange sometimes. Before having children, Jiang Qingying didn't like kids, thinking they were noisy and troublesome to take care of. But since Qingqing was born, she wished she could see her daughter every moment she woke up.

It's probably because Qingqing is very well-behaved. She only makes a few whimpers when she's hungry or needs to poop; otherwise, she's a quiet and beautiful little girl.

Looking at her bright, dark eyes, Jiang Qingying couldn't help but exclaim, "Her eyes are just like mine, so dark and bright."

"Yes, it's very beautiful," Lu Jinyuan said expressionlessly.

Jiang Qingying looked up and silently met his gaze for two seconds. Since her daughter was born, this man's emotions had been unusually calm, and sometimes even quite irritating. Although he wasn't one to show his emotions and didn't smile much, wasn't he the one who wanted a daughter the most? How come he's the one who cares the least now?

Jiang Qingying asked sullenly, "Don't you like her?"

"No," Lu Jinyuan denied.

Jiang Qingying asked, "Then why... you hardly ever look at her. Most of the time, I have to ask you to hug her before you do."

Lu Jinyuan remained silent.

Jiang Qingying pursed her lips and ordered him, "Take Qingqing to Auntie's to look after."

"Okay." Lu Jinyuan got up and carried Qingqing out.

Jiang Qingying sighed as she watched his retreating figure. She could roughly guess the reason, having heard Jiang Xu mention the events of that night a few days prior. He said that Lu Jinyuan had been as still and lifeless as a wooden statue, devoid of any vitality. That night, the doctor issued two critical condition notices. Lu Jinyuan could barely sign the first one, but his hand trembled uncontrollably, and he was on the verge of a breakdown. When it came time to sign the second one, he simply couldn't. It was Jiang Xu who couldn't bear to see him like that and snatched the document from him to sign it.

This wasn't what pained Jiang Qingying the most. Jiang Xu also said that he heard Lu Jinyuan crying uncontrollably in the bathroom that night, and he didn't even dare to go in at the time because he was outside the ward.

Therefore, Jiang Qingying guessed that Lu Jinyuan probably didn't dislike Qingqing, but was just subconsciously resistant, because the experience that night had been too much of a blow to him.

Lu Jinyuan knew Jiang Qingying had something to say to him, so he handed the baby to the nanny and returned to the ward. Jiang Qingying was leaning against the headboard when she saw him enter, and immediately stretched out her arms in the air.

The intention is obvious.

Lu Jinyuan pursed his lips, quickened his pace, sat on the edge of the bed, and pulled the person into his arms.

Jiang Qingying pressed her cheek against his chest and could clearly hear his heartbeat, which was very rhythmic and reassuring.

"You..." Jiang Qingying's mind went blank, and she didn't know what to say.

"It's okay." Lu Jinyuan seemed to understand her heart and comforted her gently: "I know I have a problem. I went for psychological counseling. The doctor said it was temporary and I'm much better now. I didn't tell you because you just gave birth and I didn't want you to worry and develop a chronic condition."

A wave of bitterness welled up in Jiang Qingying's chest, and she sighed, "That was just an accident, and didn't we say we wouldn't have a second child? So that kind of thing won't happen again. Don't think about those things anymore."

"Qingqing is someone I risked my life to give birth to, don't treat her like this." She started to cry as she spoke.

Lu Jinyuan sensed her emotions; her voice was trembling with tears. He quickly comforted her, "I know, I know, don't cry. You can't cry during your postpartum period."

Jiang Qingying's voice was muffled: "Mmm."

Lu Jinyuan patted the back of her head and assured her, "Qingqing is my daughter, and she's the daughter you risked half your life to give birth to. How could I not love her?"

Jiang Qingying calmed down and said, "I'm sorry, I scared you that day."

"You've had the hardest time, so why are you apologizing?" Lu Jinyuan turned his head and kissed her ear. "Just give me some time to adjust."

Jiang Qingying raised her head in his arms, her bright eyes slightly curved as she gazed at his face, her tone light and cheerful: "Let's talk about something happy."

"What?" Lu Jinyuan looked down at her.

"I've given birth!" Jiang Qingying said happily. "As long as I finish my postpartum confinement, I can go out and play, wear high heels, and do many things that I couldn't do before."

Lu Jinyuan gently pinched her cheek with his fingertips and said with a smile, "That is indeed something to be happy about."

Jiang Qingying finally saw a hint of a smile on his face and said with renewed vigor, "I feel so much more relaxed and refreshed now."

"I can tell," Lu Jinyuan echoed. "If you obediently get through this month of postpartum confinement, I'll grant you whatever you want to go or eat, no matter where you want to go."

"I want to go to the amusement park." Jiang Qingying squinted slightly and said, "Let's wait until Qingqing is a little older, then we can take her with us for more fun."

Lu Jinyuan said calmly, "The two of us can go too."

Jiang Qingying glanced at him. "I'm doing this to cultivate a family atmosphere and promote the relationship between children and parents."

“Hmm, that makes sense,” Lu Jinyuan said again. “But before that, we can go once first. It’s also important to cultivate the relationship between husband and wife, and your husband needs your company.”

He was joking.

Jiang Qingying smiled and said, "Okay, I'll grant your request."

She looked at Lu Jinyuan for a while, then moved closer to him, crossed her arms around his neck, and tilted her head with a smile: "Mr. Lu, cheer up. Think about it, I've already comforted you twice since I gave birth. Do you really want me to comfort you again?"

"Of course I'm reluctant," Lu Jinyuan said with a smile, but his tone was very serious.

Jiang Qingying naturally trusted him. In her heart, there was nothing Lu Jinyuan couldn't do, especially when he made a promise; he was sure to keep his word.

Having talked with Jiang Qingying and having previously consulted a psychologist, Lu Jinyuan quickly adjusted his emotions. He began to treat Qingqing like a father. Qingqing was truly adorable, and the blood relation was truly amazing; Qingqing would smile whenever she saw Lu Jinyuan, and her smile was exactly the same as Jiang Qingying's. So, in addition to his fatherly love, he also developed a deep affection for his daughter, and Lu Jinyuan loved her more and more.

Sometimes, even Jiang Qingying got a little jealous. Just two days after that conversation, Lu Jinyuan became inseparable from his daughter, doing everything for her personally, not minding if she spit up milk all over him or got her diapers dirty while he changed them.

I should have known better than to give him psychological counseling; suddenly I felt that her concern was somewhat unnecessary.