Chu Yan's hand, with its distinct knuckles, covered hers, his fingertips gently caressing the pale blue veins on the back of her hand, as if he were depicting the most precious meticulous painting.
She looked up and met a pair of eyes that seemed to hold a galaxy of stars, instantly drowning in Chu Yan's gentle gaze.
Chu Yan had a faint smile on his lips: "What are you thinking about?"
"I miss my kids, what else could I be thinking about?"
"Brother Yan, do you want a boy or a girl?"
Chu Yan sighed a little helplessly and affectionately patted Ye Nian'an's head: "I like both boys and girls."
Ye Nian'an has asked this question many times.
He would bring it up unintentionally every time, without ever getting tired of it.
Ye Nian'an realized it too, and stuck out her tongue.
But every time she saw the tenderness in Chu Yan's eyes and heard his deep voice as he patiently answered her questions, she couldn't help but want to hear it again and again.
Hmm... indeed, the years can be long for couples.
Many relationships deepen gradually through these sweet little details, lasting a lifetime.
Meng Sufang and Bai Xiaofei smiled slightly as they looked at each other.
“Look closely, Nian’an, your belly is much bigger than mine. Maybe you’re carrying twins.”
Ye Nian'an was overjoyed: "Su Fang, I love to hear that. I hope it's twins, a boy and a girl, so my life will be complete and I won't have to think about having more children."
"Don't worry, Nian'an, you're such a good person, you'll definitely get what you want. You'll get whatever you hope for. Good people like you will be rewarded."
Just then, several more figures entered the medical station...
"Dr. Ye!"
It was Yang's mother's familiar voice.
Ye Nian'an frowned subtly.
It's been more than two months since we last met. What are the Yang family doing here at this crucial moment?
This time, Yang's mother didn't come alone; she brought Yang Haoran and Xiang Min with her, along with a basket of eggs and a bag of fruit.
Judging by this commotion, they're probably here to cause trouble again.
When Yang's mother saw that Meng Sufang and the others were there, her eyes lit up, and she quickly stepped forward to greet them: "Oh my, the eldest son and sister-in-law of the Bai family are here. What a coincidence!"
Meng Sufang asked warily, "What brings you here to see Nian'an?"
"Oh dear, it's embarrassing to talk about, but you probably know... about my son Haoran's illness, sigh! He's been to the town hospital for so long, but there's still no improvement!"
"This is both expensive and a waste of time. Our family's situation isn't good either, and we really can't take it anymore. Dr. Ye, please, please treat my son."
Ye Nian'an said calmly, "I've already told you I can't cure it. It's a waste of your time and money to come to me. What's the point?"
"Dr. Ye, you're joking. Sister-in-law Bai hadn't been able to conceive for so many years, but she got pregnant a few months after taking the medicine you gave her. You really are a Hua Tuo reborn, with miraculous healing hands."
"Our Yang family's only hope now is you. We beg you, please, for the sake of having only this one male heir, lend a helping hand and save our family, otherwise our Yang family will truly die out!"
As she spoke, Yang's mother started crying again and knelt on the ground, about to kowtow to Ye Nian'an.
Xiang Min stood not far away watching this scene, like a bystander.
I even felt a little smug inside.
I had already guessed that it wasn't my problem, but Yang Haoran's.
As a result, the Yang family kept denying it and even gave themselves so many folk remedies, which affected their stomachs. They were also ridiculed as being like a hen that couldn't lay eggs.
Now that Yang Haoran has been diagnosed with oligospermia, he is the culprit for not being able to have children. The Yang family's attitude towards him has changed drastically. They are now very obedient to him, fearing that Xiang Min will abandon him if he cannot be cured.
After all, in this day and age, regardless of gender, whoever cannot have children is considered to have a sin, and will inevitably be at a disadvantage in marriage.
The phrase "carrying on the family line" is extremely important to any family.
Ye Nian'an was speechless and said to Chu Yan, "Brother Yan, they won't listen to reason. Just kick them out."
Chu Yan nodded slightly, then stepped forward to help Yang's mother up and throw them all out.
Seeing this, Yang's mother quickly pulled Yang Haoran away: "Haoran! What are you standing there for! Do you still want the child? Hurry up and beg Dr. Ye!"
Yang Haoran gritted his teeth. He was extremely unwilling to beg Ye Nian'an, but he wanted a child and wanted the Yang family line to continue! He didn't want the family line to end in his hands!
Otherwise, one would be a sinner for all time, how could one face going to the underworld to meet one's ancestors!
So Yang Haoran's knees buckled and he knelt down: "Dr. Ye, I'm really desperate, please!"
"No matter how many wrong things I've said or done in the past, I kneel before you now and admit that it was all my fault! Please, give me a way out!"
As he spoke, Yang Haoran noticed that Xiang Min was still standing not far away watching the show, and said irritably, "Wife, what are you still standing there for?"
"Hurry up and kneel down with me, begging Dr. Ye for treatment!"
"Dr. Ye, I also hope you will do your best."
Since it was just a matter of talking, Xiang Min didn't care.
However, she shouldn't kneel down; the inability to have children is Yang Haoran's problem, not hers.
The Yang family treats Xiang Min like royalty, indulging her every whim. In the end, whether they divorce or not, the choice is entirely in her hands.
After being tormented by the Yang family for over a year, Xiang Min is determined to get back everything, with interest!
Yang Haoran wanted to ask why Xiang Min wasn't kneeling, but his mother tugged at his sleeve and gestured for him to stop talking.
The Xiang family and Xiang Min are not people to be trifled with. They always thought that the problem was with Xiang Min because she couldn't have children, so Yang's mother did a lot of things to embarrass her daughter-in-law.
The problem now lies with Yang Haoran; it would be strange if Xiang Min didn't take the opportunity to retaliate.
If they really push him too far, they'll spread this around and even start a divorce. It will be even harder for Yang Haoran to find another partner, and he won't even be able to get his betrothal gifts back. He'll suffer a huge loss.
"It's no use begging me, I can't cure it."
Ye Nian'an didn't want to get involved in this trouble, so she gestured with her eyes for Chu Yan to throw them out quickly.
Just as Chu Yan was about to drag Yang Haoran and the others out of the medical station, Yang's mother shouted anxiously, "Dr. Ye, you are paid by the government and eat the government's food."
"Even if you can't cure it, you can't just stand by and do nothing! If word gets out, it won't be good for your reputation!"
Ye Nian'an narrowed her eyes, a dangerous aura emanating from them: "Are you trying to blackmail me?"
Startled, Yang's mother quickly explained, "Dr. Ye, I didn't mean that. We're truly desperate and have no other choice but to try anything. Even if you say it can't be cured, at least you should know the general approach to treatment, right?"
"Please just focus on treating my son. Even if he can't be cured in the end, at least we tried and made an effort, and I'll accept that! I won't bother you again, okay?"
“We’re all villagers from Liangtian Township, we see each other all the time. You’re also the only barefoot doctor in Liangtian Township, you have to try to help us!”
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