"Auntie, my cousin has been busy lately. I just saw her last night. She said she's been working on some experiments and doesn't want anyone to bother her. Don't worry, she's fine, really..."

Meng Sangsang hid outside the study door and quietly watched Qin Xuan make a video call with his aunt. She only went in after he hung up.

"Did your aunt ask about my cousin's situation?"

Qin Xuan nodded, "Yeah, she couldn't get through to my cousin on the phone today, so she'll definitely ask. Luckily, I managed to smooth things over."

"Sister Xue Ni should have successfully infiltrated the Lai tribe by now, right?"

"Tang Yao's message says that they have already infiltrated, but it is still unknown when they will be able to bring them out."

Meng Sangsang clasped her hands together and said devoutly, "May God bless Xue Ni, Tang Nuan and the child to come back safely."

Qin Xuan reached out and stroked her large belly, a hint of worry in his eyes. "You're almost due, why don't I have the resident doctor come over? That way, any complications can be dealt with promptly."

"No need, I still have about two months until I give birth, why are you in such a hurry?"

"That also requires advance preparation."

As the months progressed, Qin Xuan became increasingly worried.

Everyone says that childbirth is like walking through the gates of hell for a woman. If he could, he would rather go through it himself than let her go.

Meng Sangsang saw the heartache in his eyes, slapped his hand away, took a step back and said, "Don't try to play the emotional card with me now. It's just having a child, is it really necessary for you to be like this?"

"Idiot, I'm only like this because I care about you. If I didn't care about you, things would be terrible."

"Hmph, you dare to not care and just try!"

"Young Master Qin, we have guests outside," the butler said as he walked in.

Meng Sangsang asked curiously, "Who is it?"

Seeing that the housekeeper's expression was strange and she didn't speak, Qin Xuan said to her, "She's probably here to talk business with me. You go back to your room and rest first, and I'll come back to keep you company in a while."

"Alright then." Meng Sangsang had no interest in his business, shrugged, and got up to walk away.

Qin Xuan entered the living room and saw a familiar figure.

Where is Sangsang?

Meng's father turned around and asked with an expectant look on his face.

Qin Xuan noticed that he had brought many tonics; this was the first time Meng's father had come to visit Sang Sang since their marriage.

Since Meng's father and mother divorced, Meng's mother moved out of the Meng family and lived alone outside, and Sangsang never returned to the Meng family.

What brings you here?

Qin Xuan couldn't bring himself to say "Dad" aloud, so he could only address him as "you".

Meng's father said kindly, "Sangsang's belly is quite big now, and my little grandson will be born soon. I came to see her."

"You should go back first; she doesn't want to see you right now."

"Qin Xuan, please talk to her for me. The past is the past, and I have nothing to do with that woman anymore. Sangsang is my own daughter after all. She can't keep ignoring me as her father forever."

“I can’t make this decision for her, and I also hope that you won’t appear in front of her before Sangsang gives birth.”

Meng's father fell silent, a look of disappointment appearing on his face.

"Go back," Qin Xuan advised gently.

"I came here today because I have something else to ask you. Ah Xuan, I hope you can help the Meng family out of consideration for our family."

...

Qin Xuan returned to his room and saw that Meng Sangsang had already taken a shower, changed into a nightgown, and was sitting in front of the vanity doing her skincare routine.

She turned around and asked, "You're discussing business so quickly?"

"Yeah, I was thinking of coming back to be with you as soon as possible."

"Spending time with me is important, but making money is also important."

"Don't worry, there's enough money for the baby's formula."

Qin Xuan took her hand and led her to the bed. "Wife, it's time to sleep."

"Hmph, I'm warning you, behave yourself tonight!"