Chapter 10: Born to be childless?
"If a woman is rumored to be planning to elope with a man, it will have a serious impact on her! Since you dare to make such unfounded remarks, you must be held accountable!"
Those present were all shrewd characters.
After Ruan Chuxia pointed it out so bluntly, their attitude towards Wang Lijuan changed significantly.
"I..." Wang Lijuan's face suddenly turned pale as paper.
At this moment, she looked at Xiao Zhiyu beside her for help.
This made Wang Lijuan even more panicked!
"Just do as Miss Ruan wishes."
Xiao Zhiyu seemed unwilling to discuss the matter any further.
In order to ease this sudden awkward situation, several aunts sitting on the sofa quickly tried to smooth things over.
"Oh, look at us old ladies coming to visit our daughter-in-law, empty-handed and without bringing anything. It's really outrageous. Why don't we go home and prepare some gifts to send over?"
"That's right, I'm so sorry! Xiao Ruan, please don't mind. Auntie will definitely give you a welcome gift in person later!"
Several aunts talked at once, then pulled each other and stood up.
They hurried to the door, ready to leave.
Just before leaving, they did not forget to hold Xiao Zhiwei and Xiao Zhiyu's hands and praised them with a smile.
"Zhiyu, your wife is so beautiful and has a great figure. She will definitely give birth to a fat boy in the future!"
An aunt said to Xiao Zhiyu with a smile.
"Your Xiao family is so lucky to have found such a daughter-in-law! I wish my son could be so lucky."
Xiao Zhiwei couldn't help laughing after hearing this.
Although she didn't like Ruan Chuxia very much, she still felt proud and happy to hear outsiders praising her family so much.
Just as she was about to leave with Wang Lijuan, a cold voice suddenly came from behind her, with a hint of warning.
"Sister, don't tell others about our family matters anymore."
Xiao Zhiyu said in a deep voice.
Then he continued sternly, "Also, don't bring Wang Lijuan to our house in the future. She is not welcome here!"
Wang Lijuan's heart sank to the bottom in an instant.
After everyone left one after another, Ruan Chuxia and Xiao Zhiyu were the only ones left in the huge living room.
Ruan Chuxia stood there with her hands folded across her chest and a smile on her face.
"Didn't you grow up with Wang Lijuan? Is it really appropriate for you to treat her like that?"
Ruan Chuxia asked this question with a smile.
"She bullied you."
Xiao Zhiyu answered very honestly, with a slight frown on his face, and it was obvious that he was quite dissatisfied with the matter.
Hearing this, Ruan Chuxia couldn't help but chuckle a few times.
"But I made her cry, don't you blame me at all?"
Xiao Zhiyu raised his eyes and looked at her, as if thinking about something.
"You did the right thing." After a moment of silence, Xiao Zhiyu finally spoke.
He paused after making this comment.
"When I'm not around, if someone bullies you, you have to fight back bravely and learn to protect yourself."
Xiao Zhiyu looked at Ruan Chuxia seriously.
"If you can't figure it out, tell me my name!"
Ruan Chuxia couldn't help teasing him: "We haven't even gotten the marriage certificate yet, and you're already thinking about protecting me."
Her tone was somewhat teasing.
When it comes to getting a marriage certificate, Xiao Zhiyu's expression changes immediately.
His expression darkened and he seemed a little depressed.
"I submitted my marriage application, and it's been approved."
Xiao Zhiyu's voice trembled slightly. It was obvious that he cared a lot about this matter and was even a little nervous.
"Once we get the marriage certificate, we will be officially husband and wife."
He tried to remain calm, but his voice was still a little hoarse.
"I still think the same thing. Once you get married, there's no turning back. It's too late to regret."
"Think it over carefully. It's not too late to say no now."
His eyes looked straight into hers.
"Don't worry, even if we don't get married in the end, what I said will count."
"No matter what happens to you outside, or if you marry someone else, as long as you are bullied, you can report my name."
He held Ruan Chuxia's hand tightly.
Ruan Chuxia's heart also softened.
Looking at this man who gave everything for her, her heart was filled with emotion.
I have to say, Xiao Zhiyu is really a rare good man!
She took Xiao Zhiyu's arm and said with a smile, "Okay, don't think too much. I've cooked for grandpa, you can accompany me to take it over."
A faint fragrance suddenly wafted into Xiao Zhiyu's nose.
His heartbeat suddenly accelerated, his arm was gently held, and his body suddenly stiffened.
Xiao Zhiyu's face turned red all of a sudden.
He quickly looked away, not daring to look straight ahead, for fear that she would notice his panic.
He cleared his throat, trying to hide his embarrassment.
"Let's go."
In the hospital.
Ruan Chuxia carried an aluminum lunch box wrapped tightly in dark blue cloth, and carefully followed Xiao Zhiyu into the ward corridor.
The two walked one in front of the other, neither too close nor too far away.
When the two of them turned the corner, they heard whispers coming from outside the ward not far away.
Xiao Zhenwu and Guo Huaqin looked embarrassed and whispered something.
"Huaqin, do you think you should tell Xiao Ruan about this?"
Xiao Zhenwu's voice was full of hesitation.
"The old man didn't know about it, so he insisted on letting her marry into the Xiao family, but we can't..."
Guo Huaqin's voice was intermittent and seemed very confused.
"Zhenwu!"
Guo Huaqin interrupted her husband anxiously, gritted her teeth, and said with some reluctance.
"If you tell me, Zhiyu's marriage will be ruined!"
"Although the doctor said he was born with a problem, what if Xiao Ruan knows medical skills..."
Xiao Zhenwu's voice sounded again, with a hint of expectation.
Ruan Chuxia and Xiao Zhiyu, who were originally standing in the corner listening to their parents' conversation, changed their expressions instantly when they heard their mother directly mention his hidden illness.
His pupils suddenly contracted and his whole body stiffened.
He subconsciously lowered his head to look at Ruan Chuxia, but did not see the expected panic or disgust.
He nervously grabbed her hand, his uneasiness growing stronger.
"I……"
Xiao Zhiyu showed a bitter smile on his face.
The secret that he didn't want her to know the most in his heart was finally revealed.
He closed his eyes in despair.
After waiting for a long time, Ruan Chuxia didn't get angry or blame him.
He opened his eyes and saw Ruan Chuxia smiling and patting his arm.
Then, in his surprised gaze, she took his hand and walked into the ward.
"Auntie, uncle, don't worry, Captain Xiao... I can cure it!"
A clear female voice rang out in the corridor.
Xiao Zhenwu and Guo Huaqin were both startled by the sudden sound.
The originally calm mood was instantly broken.
"Xiao Ruan?!"
The two of them shouted the name almost at the same time, their eyes full of disbelief.
Xiao Zhenwu and Guo Huaqin looked at each other.
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