She took Gu Xiaotian's hand again: "Let's go, Xiaotian. Don't worry about such a small thing."
Gu Anran pulled Gu Xiaotian along, ready to walk forward, but Gu Xiaotian grabbed her arm. When she turned around in confusion, she gently shook her head: "Mom, I don't want to go out to play anymore..."
It seems that what just happened has had a negative impact on the child's mind.
Gu Anran patted Gu Xiaotian's head: "Okay, then we won't go play. Let's go back and stay with Dad, okay?"
The two had just left the room, but a few minutes later they returned to the ward.
Just as Ye Lichuan was about to rest, he saw them return and couldn't help but wonder, "Didn't you say you were going out to play? Why are you back so soon?"
Gu Anran was afraid he would worry, so she didn't say much: "I didn't want to go out again, so I came back to keep you company."
But Gu Xiaotian didn't have as many concerns as Gu Anran. He was still young, and now was the age when he could rely on his parents without restraint.
The moment his eyes met Ye Lichuan's, he couldn't help but speak up: "Because there are bad people here!"
"That's the nasty nurse who just came to apply medicine to Dad. She deliberately bumped into Mom and said that Dad would abandon Mom sooner or later because Mom got hurt."
Gu Xiaotian pouted, looking utterly pitiful.
Ye Lichuan hugged his wife and children tightly, his heart aching: "How could that be? Dad only protects Mom because he loves her, how could he abandon you?"
After coaxing him for a while, Gu Xiaotian's expression softened a little: "Alright then, I'll trust Dad."
Gu Anran, on the other hand, had been suppressing her feelings at first, but now that he had comforted her, her aggrieved feelings came over her, and she was particularly difficult to coax: "Look at you, look at you, it's all because of the romantic troubles you've attracted."
"Besides you, all the others are just bad luck." Ye Lichuan hugged her and kissed her several times. "In this life, I, Ye Lichuan, only want you as my one true love."
The dizzying kisses and sweet words left Gu Anran somewhat disoriented. She glared at Ye Lichuan, half-annoyed and half-scolding, "But there are still so many women flitting around you."
"How can any of those beautiful women compare to you?" Ye Lichuan stroked Gu Anran's hair. "Besides you, no other woman is in my eyes."
As he spoke, he hugged Gu Anran tighter: "It's true, I'm not lying to you. I, Ye Lichuan, will only ever love you in this life and all the next!"
"What if someone deliberately tries to seduce you?"
Ye Lichuan said seriously, "No. As long as I don't have eyes for her, no matter how much she tries to seduce me, it won't affect me."
"You're just being cheeky!" Gu Anran blushed as he teased her, and gently slapped his hand away. "The child is still here, aren't you afraid of corrupting him?"
Ye Lichuan simply smiled and said, "Look."
Gu Anran turned around and saw that Gu Xiaotian was facing away from her with his eyes covered, looking as if he didn't want to hear or see anything improper.
Her self-awareness made her burst out laughing.
She even grabbed Ye Lichuan's hand and said, "Look at him, look at him, this is your son, so young yet so wise."
Ye Lichuan said proudly, "That's called having good judgment."
Gu Anran laughed.
Only after finally making his wife happy did Ye Lichuan's expression soften slightly.
However, this matter won't just end like this. Although he doesn't say it out loud or give Gu Anran any guarantees, he really keeps it in mind.
How dare he bully the person he loves? He's asking for trouble!
He had gradually formed his own ideas and was just waiting for an opportunity to put them into practice.
He cherishes the women he loves, wanting to keep them close to his heart every day. How could he let others mock and bully them like this!
In the evening, Gu Anran originally planned to send Gu Xiaotian home first, and then come back to keep him company.
But Ye Lichuan repeatedly advised, "There are caregivers here, you don't need to go to so much trouble. Just take good care of Xiaotian."
Poor little Tian clung to Ye Lichuan's hand, unwilling to let go, his little face scrunched up: "But Daddy, I can't bear to part with you. I... I saw you lying there, and I want to take care of you with Mommy."
The concern from his wife and children warmed Ye Lichuan's heart. However, the hospital environment was not as good as home, and Gu Xiaotian was still a child, so he tried his best not to let him spend the night in the hospital.
Besides, that Nurse Lin was blatantly rude to Gu Anran and Gu Xiaotian; who knows what she might do next? Ye Lichuan was preparing to intervene, and Xiaotian staying behind wouldn't be of much help.
"Xiaotian, come with Mommy first. Mommy will bring you to see Daddy tomorrow morning, okay?" Gu Anran coaxed patiently. "Xiaotian is still a child. If you stay here, you won't be able to take good care of Daddy, and you'll make Daddy worry."
The words had already been spoken to this extent, and Gu Xiaotian, being a sensible child, would surely understand Gu Anran's words of comfort.
He lowered his head and murmured, "But I just can't bear to leave Dad..."
"Mom will bring Xiaotian back first thing tomorrow morning. It's just for one night, Xiaotian, don't worry." Gu Anran patted his head.
Ye Lichuan nodded: "Go ahead, go home with your mother. When you come back tomorrow, no one will dare to bully you and your mother anymore."
Although Gu Xiaotian didn't quite understand the meaning behind Ye Lichuan's words, he had an instinctive trust and admiration for Ye Lichuan. They had already tried to persuade him for so long, and Gu Xiaotian knew that no matter how much he pleaded, it would be useless.
He could only nod: "Then you must come to visit Dad early tomorrow!"
Only after receiving permission from both parents did she leave, turning back every few steps.
With Gu Anran and Gu Xiaotian gone, the already empty ward instantly felt even more desolate.
Ye Lichuan lay on the bed, closed his eyes and remained still for a while, going through the recent events in his mind before finally opening his eyes.
Gu Anran and Gu Xiaotian have left; there are some things that need to be resolved.
He dialed the nurses' station.
"I'd like to see your dean."
The nurse on duty at the nurses' station was startled: "Hello, is there anything that's bothering you?"
"No, I need to see your dean," Ye Lichuan said patiently again.
There was an uncontrollable chill in his words.
The nurse taking over the shift was startled by the sound, looked up at the ward number, and broke out in a cold sweat.
His attitude also made a complete 180-degree turn in an instant: "Okay, please wait a moment. I'll go and talk to our dean right away."
Ye Lichuan was finally somewhat satisfied: "As soon as possible."
Not long after, the hospital director came to Ye Lichuan's ward in person: "Mr. Ye, may I ask... is there anything I can help you with?"
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