Yu Nanqing turned around and saw Granny Mei coming out from behind the curtain, holding a baby in swaddling clothes. She congratulated him with a joyful expression: "Congratulations! It's a son! And it's the first day of the Lunar New Year, which is a very auspicious sign. This child will surely have a smooth and successful future!"
"Hehe, what do you mean by 'bright future'? As long as he lives a peaceful and safe life from now on," Yang Chong's father chimed in.
Yang Chong seemed at a loss, looking at the tiny baby in the swaddling clothes, not even knowing where to begin holding him.
"It's freezing cold, please let the child inside. It's good to see him," Yang Chong's mother said with a beaming smile.
The baby, who had just been brought out, was taken back by Grandma Mei after only a short while.
Just before entering the room, Yang Chong suddenly remembered and anxiously asked, "Where is my wife?"
"They're inside, don't worry. With Doctor Su and Doctor Yang there, mother and child are safe."
"That's good, that's good." Yang Chong's mother slapped her thigh happily: "Well, I'll go to the village chief's house to borrow a chicken and make some chicken soup for my daughter-in-law to nourish her body."
Old Yang called out, "Go on, go on."
"Don't just sit there, get some more charcoal, so your daughter-in-law doesn't get cold."
"Then I..." Yang Chong was about to say something when his mother stopped him: "Don't go anywhere, stay here and guard."
The group divided the work and got busy immediately.
Seeing the joyous atmosphere in the room, Yu Nanqing felt a soft spot in his heart being touched, yet it didn't feel real, leaving him with a sense of daze.
Huang Ye then brought in the prepared herbal medicine. Yu Nanqing hesitated for a moment but still didn't follow her in to join the fun.
About 15 minutes later, Su Wanyan and Yang Zhonghe came out of the delivery room.
Yang Chong strode forward to greet her: "Dr. Su, Doctor Yang, how is my wife?"
Yang Zhonghe smiled and said, "Dr. Su's skills are amazing. Your wife is fine, just a little weak. She'll be fine after a good night's sleep."
Su Wanyan taught him some medical knowledge about childbirth and postpartum care while he was inside the room. The reason he stayed inside for so long was because Su Wanyan said that he needed to observe the mother closely to ensure her safety.
Su Wanyan then smiled and said, "Thanks to Doctor Yang's help, things have gone much more smoothly."
Yang Zhonghe said modestly, "Not at all, it's all thanks to Doctor Su."
"..." Su Wanyan didn't reply, stopping the mutual flattery, and instructed Yang Chong: "Your wife needs to rest well from now on, don't let her overwork, and pay attention to keeping warm."
"Yes, yes." Yang Chong nodded repeatedly.
"Dr. Yang will send over a few more doses of herbal medicine later. You should brew them and give them to your wife on time these next few days. If you need anything, you can come and find me or Dr. Yang. I'll be going now."
"Hey, Dr. Su, take care. Doctor Yang, take care."
As soon as the two stepped out the door, Yang Zhonghe was about to say something to Su Wanyan when he saw Yu Nanqing already waiting in the courtyard. Looking at the snowflakes falling on his shoulders, he wondered how long Yu Nanqing had been standing there.
Seeing this, he could only swallow the words that were on the tip of his tongue and bowed to Su Wanyan to say goodbye.
After Yang Zhonghe had walked away, Yu Nanqing looked at Su Wanyan and asked, "Are you done with your work?"
A gentle smile played on her lips, and her voice was soft, deep, and pleasant.
Su Wanyan stepped forward, tiptoed, and patted the snow off his shoulder: "You're done with your work? Why don't you wait inside?"
“Not suitable.” Yu Nanqing simply uttered three words.
Su Wanyan took Yu Nanqing's hand, which was icy cold. She breathed on it to warm it and rubbed it, saying, "Your hands are so cold. I should have made you go back and wait."
"I did it on purpose."
"Huh?" Su Wanyan looked up, not understanding what he was saying.
Yu Nanqing smiled and put his hand to her mouth: "Your hands are cold, Yan'er, please warm them up again."
He has internal energy protecting him, so what can a mere snowy day do to him?
He was just putting on this act on purpose to make Su Wanyan dote on him.
Su Wanyan stared at him suspiciously for a while, but couldn't see anything, so she rubbed his cold hands again with her small hands: "No matter how warm you are outside, it's useless. Let's go back and warm our hands with a hand warmer."
Yu Nanqing smiled and said, "Okay."
The Yang family is celebrating two happy events today. When the neighbors heard about it, they all rushed over to offer their blessings. The news spread like wildfire, and in no time, the Yang family's doorstep was practically worn down by the crowds.
Knowing that they hadn't stockpiled enough food this year, and that their wife needed to recover after giving birth, they collected a lot of frozen vegetables.
The village chief also sent over a basket of charcoal.
When everyone was delivering the items, Yang Chong was reminded that he hadn't yet paid Su Wanyan and Yang Zhonghe for their medical fees.
Sure enough, he hurriedly brought over another gift, which Su Wanyan politely declined.
As for Yang Zhonghe, he naturally wouldn't accept it either.
He had already paid for the medicine when Su Wanyan came to him to get it for Yang Chong's wife. Besides, given Yang Chong's current situation, he definitely couldn't accept the money.
Su Wanyan didn't know what happened between Yang Chong and Yang Zhonghe afterward.
From the first day of the Lunar New Year to the seventh, Su Wanyan ate her New Year's Eve dinner at the village chief's house. She simply took all the frozen meat and vegetables that the villagers had given her to the village chief's house.
During this festive season when everyone is celebrating, there is one person who was almost overlooked.
"Master, Madam, Miss Yan... seems to have fallen silent."
Su Wanyan was taken aback when Tanaka came to report.
In the courtyard, they had just returned from having dinner at the village chief's house. Su Wanyan asked, "How many days has it been since you last delivered food?"
Tanaka replied, "From the day the lady gave the order until now."
It's been seven days, so I really don't have much energy left.
At this point, Tanaka added, "They didn't even deliver water."
Su Wanyan opened her eyes and looked at Yu Nanqing: "Shall we go take a look?"
Not only was there no food, but there wasn't even any drink...
Yu Nanqing said calmly, "Send some water in."
"Yes." Tanaka accepted the order.
However, before he could leave, Yu Nanqing said again, "Be careful, it might be a trap."
Yan Gongyi was a martial artist, and he knew best where the limits of a martial artist lay.
Tanaka paused for a moment, then lowered his eyes and said, "Yes."
"Seven days without food or water, could it be a scam?" Su Wanyan asked curiously, her eyes wide as she watched Tanaka's departing figure.
Yu Nanqing then realized that he hadn't told Su Wanyan about Yan Gongyi's martial arts skills.
Never mind, it's not important.
He reached out and patted Su Wanyan's head: "It's cold outside, let's go inside quickly."
Su Wanyan brushed his hand away: "Your hand is too heavy."
"..." He didn't even use any force.
It wasn't that he was too rough; it was just that Su Wanyan was too greedy and felt embarrassed.
The faint blush on her cheeks was barely perceptible.
On the other side, Yan Gongyi's residential building.
Tanaka stood at the door with a cup of tea and gestured to the guards.
The two guards understood, took out their keys, unlocked the door, and pushed it open.
Tanaka stepped inside, only to find... the place completely empty, not a soul in sight, and his eyes immediately darkened.
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