Shen Qingqing’s body stiffened.
She had already switched the child back in the injection room, but her face couldn't withstand scrutiny. Once Fu Jingshu found out she had lied to him again…
Her scalp tingled a little.
The hand on her shoulder slowly tightened. He turned around and his sharp gaze seemed to penetrate the thin mask to see the face hidden beneath.
"What are you doing?"
Fu Jingshu turned his head at the sound of the voice and saw Lu Junze standing not far away, hands in his pockets, looking at him with amusement, his gaze shifting between him and the nurse.
"They all say that Master Fu doesn't associate with women, but I see that's not true. You don't even let nurses off the hook?"
He stroked his chin and mused, "In that case, I have to consider telling Qingqing. I can't let her entrust herself to a playboy."
Fu Jingshu flinched as if electrocuted, instantly withdrawing his hand and saying coldly, "Don't talk nonsense, this is my son."
Lu Junze suddenly understood, "So you were speaking up for your son with the nurse. Still, you need to be mindful of boundaries. Why did you even put your hand on her? It looked like you were hitting on her."
Fu Jingshu couldn't be bothered with him. He turned to look at the nurse, but only saw her disappearing figure at the ward door. He frowned. That strange feeling still lingered in his heart.
He wanted to follow her in, but was held back by Lu Junze.
"Master Fu, what's wrong with your son?"
They were business partners, so Fu Jingshu couldn't just tell him to get lost. However, he found the hand casually slung over his shoulder extremely displeasing.
He kept staring until Lu Junze finally removed his hand. Then, he said, "Anemia."
Lu Junze was surprised for a moment, "Anemia?"
"What, you know this illness?" This person's reaction was a bit too strange.
Lu Junze gave a dry laugh. "No, no. It's just that a friend's child also has this illness, so I found it quite coincidental when I heard it."
"Then what are you doing at the hospital?"
Lu Junze showed his medical record. "A physical examination. Once a year. Master Fu, want to join me?"
"Thank you, no."
Fu Jingshu didn't have the habit of group physical examinations. He left Lu Junze and turned back into the ward. The ward was now occupied by only Chenchen, who was asleep on the bed, and a nurse.
He walked up to the nurse. "Take off your mask."
The nurse was startled, but seeing his handsome face, she complied. "Is there something you need?"
Did this handsome guy just fall for her at first sight?
Seeing this unfamiliar face, he expressionlessly looked away.
It wasn't her.
But then again, it made sense. She was with Xingyao and couldn't possibly be here. Even if she were, there would be no need to lie; she could have come openly.
"You can go now."
The nurse left with a hint of disappointment, casting lingering glances back.
After Chenchen was declared to be in perfect health by the doctor, Fu Jingshu took him home. However, he soon noticed something was wrong.
Chenchen, who had just recovered from a serious illness, had returned to his quiet and withdrawn self.
It was as if he lived in his own world, a world no one else could enter. He wouldn't glance at anyone else, including his father.
Meanwhile, Lin Mo arrived at the house, bringing the paternity test results.
Earlier at the hospital, he had tried to call to discuss this matter, but Master Fu had hung up before he could finish speaking. So, he had to come in person.
Fu Jingshu opened it and saw that the test confirmed they were indeed biological father and son.
Yet, even so, the doubts in his heart were not resolved. Instead, they grew heavier.
…
Shen Qingqing returned home with Shen Jinxi. He immediately started playing with Xingyao. This boy was cheerful and adaptable. In just a day, he had made Xingyao laugh heartily, and they had become very close.
In the early morning, Shen Qingqing received a call from Fu Jingshu.
"If you have time, come to my place for a visit. See Chenchen."
"What's wrong with Chenchen?" Hearing Fu Jingshu's tone, something seemed off. Could Chenchen be experiencing any side effects from the special medication?
Her visibly tense tone made Fu Jingshu's voice even gentler. "No, there are no physical problems. It's just his disposition…"
Shen Qingqing immediately understood.
Chenchen was introverted and had autism. Even after living at home for a while, his personality was bound to be the complete opposite of Xixi's.
"I'll head over now."
"Thank you."
Shen Qingqing said "You're welcome" and hung up. After greeting Shen Jinxi and Xingyao, she called Lu Junze to come and play with the two children.
Lu Junze grumbled, "You want me to come and babysit?"
"Stop talking nonsense and hurry up."
Lu Junze pouted, but seeing the doll-like cute Xingyao and the intelligent Shen Jinxi, who acted like a little adult, he immediately stopped complaining.
Shen Qingqing drove to the Fu residence. Fu Jingshu opened the door and voluntarily handed her slippers. "You're here."
"Thank you."
She changed her shoes and followed Fu Jingshu into the living room. She saw Chenchen sitting on the sofa, seemingly lost in thought. Fu Jingshu's deep, slightly helpless voice reached her ears.
"Ever since we returned home, he's been like this. This child… he used to be a bit introverted and quiet, but then he became much more cheerful. I thought…"
He had thought the child had recovered, only to find him more severely ill after his sickness.
Shen Qingqing didn't know what to say, so she could only offer comfort, "Don't worry, he'll get better."
As they spoke, they walked to the side of the sofa. Chenchen heard a familiar voice and slowly looked up at her. When he saw her, the dullness in his eyes gradually sharpened.
His lips moved, and he whispered, "...Mommy."
Shen Qingqing couldn't bear to refuse the child, even with Fu Jingshu standing beside them. She replied, "I'm here. I came to see Chenchen. Are you feeling better, Chenchen? Are you uncomfortable?"
"I'm not uncomfortable."
Chenchen didn't say much when facing her, but at least he answered obediently when asked. He even reached out and held her hand, which was hanging by her side.
He was always very careful, holding only one of her fingers.
Shen Qingqing's heart melted. She sat down beside him. "It's good that you're not uncomfortable. Mommy will stay here with you today and make you something delicious later, okay?"
Chenchen leaned his head against her arm affectionately and said in a childish voice, "Okay."
He had thought he wouldn't see Mommy for a while after returning home, but he saw her so soon. He was so happy, he didn't know how to describe his feelings.
In any case, he was very, very, very happy.
Fu Jingshu, watching this scene, felt a surge of warmth in his heart. A flicker of indecision crossed his eyes, but it ultimately turned into resolve. He took a box from his pocket, inside which lay a diamond ring.
He knelt before Shen Qingqing, his gaze firm and persistent. "Marry me."