"Hello."

Chen Shiyi introduced Bie Lai to her mother-in-law, saying, "Mom, his name is Bie Lai, he's my friend."

Qin's mother also greeted Bie Lai politely.

"Hello."

Don't assume they're there for a prenatal checkup just because they're at the hospital.

"Are you here for a prenatal checkup?"

Qin's mother nodded politely.

"Yes, Mr. Bie."

The young man was tall and handsome. If Shiyi were her daughter, she would be quite satisfied with him as her son-in-law. Unfortunately, there are no "ifs" in life.

I don't feel very good inside, but I still try to act like a gentleman.

Do you need any help?

Shen Shiyi shook her head slightly at him.

"Thank you, no need. What brings you to the hospital?"

She remembered that he hated hospitals the most.

Don't give me that awkward laugh.

"I drank too much at a business dinner and ended up in the hospital."

Upon hearing this, Qin's mother couldn't help but begin to lecture him.

"Young people should pay attention to their health; physical health is the most important thing."

Don't be awkward and thank me.

"Thank you, Auntie. I understand. You can continue with your work. I'll be going now."

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law nodded to him in unison, then walked straight past. Heaven knows how much his heart ached as he passed by the woman he loved.

To his surprise, when they met again, she was already a wife and soon-to-be mother. He had come too late, and they had missed each other for a lifetime.

Shen Shiyi resisted the urge to look back, but Qin's mother still glanced back at the direction the man had left and offered an objective assessment.

"The young man looks refined and has good manners."

Shen Shiyi was surprised by her mother-in-law's words.

"You sound quite satisfied with him."

Qin's mother chuckled and teased.

"It's alright, but unfortunately there's nothing I can do. You're my daughter-in-law, and I won't give you up to him."

Shen Shiyi looked at her mother-in-law in surprise, and Qin's mother smiled slightly at her.