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The greatest advantage of feeling unwell in a hospital is that one can be rushed straight to the emergency room. Jin Chengyan picked up Qiao Nuo in a horizontal embrace and glanced back at Yan Beiting.
He was worried about Qiao Nuo, and Jin Chengyan knew it.
“She will be fine,” Jin Chengyan said, attempting to reassure Yan Beiting.
The medical equipment by the bedside had been fluctuating violently after Qiao Nuo showed signs of discomfort, but with Jin Chengyan’s calming presence, it seemed to stabilize. He had a unique ability to soothe those around him.
Yan Beiting understood that Jin Chengyan would ensure nothing happened to Qiao Nuo, so he felt relieved watching Jin Chengyan carry her toward the emergency room.
Qiao Nuo was particularly sensitive to pain. When she felt a sharp ache in her lower abdomen, her nerves were on high alert. Despite being in Jin Chengyan's arms, she clung tightly to his shirt.
“Please, I want a child…” she pleaded, aware that once she entered the operating room, all decisions would rest with Jin Chengyan. He could choose whatever he wanted.
“Okay, I promise you, but you must promise me that you will stay healthy!” Jin Chengyan's bottom line was that Qiao Nuo had to survive; otherwise, he wouldn’t care about having children at all.
With Jin Chengyan’s affirmative response, Qiao Nuo felt a sense of relief and no longer clutched his shirt as desperately as before.
“Thank you…”
Was there really a need for thanks at this moment?
Jin Chengyan handed Qiao Nuo over to the doctors and instructed them to do everything possible to save both her and the child.
As he waited anxiously outside the operating room, Jin Chengyan had never experienced the feeling of a husband waiting nervously while his wife was in labor.
But now, his anxiety rivaled that of an expectant father. He frequently glanced at the lights outside the surgery room, unsure of when the operation would end or when Qiao Nuo would be out of danger.
Should he contact a more authoritative doctor at this point?
Should he go and pray to the gods?
Although Jin Chengyan did not believe in such things, what if it worked? It wouldn’t hurt to try.
He turned his gaze to the western sky, clasped his hands together, and closed his eyes slightly, praying earnestly: If Qiao Nuo and the child could be safe, he would be willing to sacrifice ten years, even twenty years of his life. All he wanted was to have her by his side for the rest of his days. Please grant me this small and ordinary dream.
A powerful CEO who navigated the business world with ease and decisiveness was now resorting to prayer; he truly felt helpless. For Qiao Nuo, he would do anything!
Perhaps heaven heard his sincere prayer. Two hours later, the doctor emerged from the operating room with a relaxed expression.
“Sir, your wife is temporarily out of danger, and the child has been successfully saved. However, she is quite weak and will need proper care moving forward; otherwise, both mother and child could be at risk. Please avoid any stimuli for her.”
“Thank you!” Jin Chengyan sighed in relief; as long as Qiao Nuo was safe, that was all that mattered!
Soon after, Qiao Nuo was wheeled out of the operating room. She was still unconscious, and the nurse explained that the anesthesia had not yet worn off. Once it did, she would wake up just in time for a good night’s sleep; she must be exhausted.
Jin Chengyan followed the bed to the ward and stood vigil by Qiao Nuo’s bedside.
Those three hours had felt like he had personally walked through the gates of hell. The most precious thing in his life had almost slipped away in that moment—how could he not worry?
As the lights dimmed to their lowest setting, Jin Chengyan remained by Qiao Nuo’s side.
The tranquility was soon interrupted by a phone call.
He quickly silenced his phone and stepped out of the ward to answer it.
It was Yu Xin calling.
Previously, the disagreement over Qiao Nuo had left a sour taste, but after all, she was his mother. He resented her cruelty towards Qiao Nuo, yet when it came to Qiao Nuo, he still defended his mother, urging Qiao Nuo not to blame her.
“A Yan, I know a very experienced traditional Chinese medicine doctor who specializes in caring for pregnant women. She had already retired, but I’ve asked her to come help take care of Qiao Nuo. Once Qiao Nuo’s health improves, you can both return from Shanghai and stay at home. It will be easier for us to look after her. I don’t think you can manage on your own,” Yu Xin finally relented; there was no other option.
Could she really interfere in her son’s marriage at such an age? Did she really want to see her grandchild’s future hanging by a thread?
Yu Xin simply couldn’t do that.
Jin Chengyan breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing his mother’s words. “Thank you, Mom.”
Even if Yu Xin didn’t intend for him to be with Qiao Nuo, he would still pursue their relationship regardless of her opposition. But now that she was willing to accept it and would take good care of Qiao Nuo, it couldn’t be better.
After hanging up the phone, Jin Chengyan leaned against the corridor wall, reflecting on his earlier conversation with the doctor.
The doctor had mentioned that if Qiao Nuo received proper care, there shouldn’t be any issues with having children later on. However, risks could not be entirely ruled out. With the traditional Chinese medicine doctor Yu Xin had found, if Qiao Nuo started her regimen now, everything should be fine.
He hoped everything would be alright!
Taking a deep breath, he turned and walked toward Yan Beiting’s hospital room.
In the chaos of Qiao Nuo’s incident, he had focused solely on her care and forgotten that Yan Beiting was still in this hospital.
Initially, he only intended to check on him; as long as he was okay, that would suffice. To his surprise, Yan Beiting was awake even in the late hours of the night.
The two old friends exchanged knowing smiles, a silent understanding forged through years of friendship.
Jin Chengyan sat by Yan Beiting's hospital bed and said, "I'm just glad you're alive. Otherwise, I wouldn't know how to explain things to Qiao Nuo."
Seeing Jin Chengyan's expression, Yan Beiting guessed that Qiao Nuo was likely fine. He didn’t ask, knowing that given his current situation, it wasn’t appropriate to inquire.
"But why did you hide your illness from me? Don't say it's because you didn't want me to worry or feel guilty. Do you know how much more guilty I feel now? What if you had really collapsed and died on the street today? You're the hero, doing all the good deeds, while I'm left with all the bad ones! Can you please stop putting me in such a predicament?" Fortunately, Yan Beiting was out of danger.
Yan Beiting smiled faintly; his body still felt somewhat weak, preventing him from expressing more emotions.
"Aren't I still alive?" he said lightly. "I was planning to be your best man. If I had kicked the bucket this early, how could I fulfill that role?"
Jin Chengyan patted Yan Beiting on the shoulder in gratitude.
Both of them were the kind of friends who could understand each other with just a glance; everything was conveyed without words.
Speaking of the best man, Jin Chengyan suddenly remembered that he owed Qiao Nuo a wedding. He had intended to give her a wedding long ago, but it had been postponed until now.
Noticing Jin Chengyan's expression, Yan Beiting guessed what he was thinking.
"Give her a wedding. She's always dreamed of wearing a wedding dress and marrying you beautifully."
Jin Chengyan knew this all too well. Ever since Qiao Nuo returned, he had been planning for it, but various issues had delayed things. Now, it seemed he could finally put it on the agenda.
"It looks like you already have some ideas." Yan Beiting felt a twinge of envy; Jin Chengyan could openly be with Qiao Nuo and bring her happiness.
"Keep it a secret." Jin Chengyan wanted to give Qiao Nuo a grand wedding, making her the happiest bride in the world!
Half a month later, Qiao Nuo was discharged from the hospital, and Yan Beiting's health had also improved enough for him to be temporarily released.
Jin Chengyan and Qiao Nuo returned to Qin Cheng first, while Yan Beiting stayed behind to wait for Ye Yun, as he still had matters to attend to.
The weather in May had already begun to warm up. After returning to Qin Cheng, Qiao Nuo moved into Jin Family Villa, where she received care from a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner invited by Yu Xin.
During May, Jin Chengyan often left early and returned late, and when asked what he was doing, he would not answer.
At the end of May, he mysteriously invited Qiao Nuo to the largest natural lake in Qin Cheng. When they arrived, Jin Chengyan unexpectedly drove away!
Qiao Nuo felt a bit dazed as she stood in front of the open villa gate, walking in bewilderedly.
Inside, she discovered a white wedding dress placed in the living room, illuminated by the dazzling light from above.
Turning around, she found Yan Beiting standing behind her.
"Quickly put on the wedding dress. Today, I will stand in for your father and hand you over to Jin Chengyan," his deep and hoarse voice echoed. Qiao Nuo felt as if she were dreaming.
"How could this be? Why did you all keep this from me?" Qiao Nuo was touched and somewhat at a loss. The wedding dress behind her was breathtakingly beautiful, and Yan Beiting in front of her looked incredibly handsome!
She knew that Jin Chengyan was waiting for her; they were going to have a wedding—a wedding she had always dreamed of.
In the blink of an eye, Qiao Nuo changed into the wedding dress.
At that moment, Yan Beiting felt relieved; after all, he was the first person to see Qiao Nuo in a wedding dress, even before Jin Chengyan.
"Beautiful," Yan Beiting praised sincerely.
"Thank you."
To get from the villa to the wedding venue, one only needed to walk out through the back door of the villa. Behind it lay a beautiful natural lake, with a long red carpet laid out along its edge, flanked by vibrant flowers. Friends and relatives she knew stood all around, and as the background music played, she spotted Jin Chengyan standing at the end of the red carpet.
She had imagined countless times what it would be like to wear a pure white wedding dress, standing on that bright red carpet, walking towards him and placing her hand in his. Now, that dream had finally come true.
It was the same old wedding routine that every couple experienced, yet it felt complete. They exchanged rings, shared a kiss, and Qiao Nuo tossed her bouquet… they radiated happiness by the lakeside!
Then, Jin Chengyan embraced Qiao Nuo and whispered softly in her ear, "For a lifetime, just the two of us."
Qiao Nuo turned to look at Jin Chengyan; in that moment, no words were needed—just a glance exchanged between them was enough to convey everything.
With lovers, family, and friends around them, everything felt perfect.
Eight months later, Qiao Nuo gave birth to a baby boy in the hospital, both mother and child safe and sound.
In the same year, Yan Beiting went to Canada for treatment. His identity remained undisclosed; only Qiao Nuo and Jin Chengyan knew the truth.
Qiao Nuo believed that everyone around her would find happiness.
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