Chapter 644 A Pitiful and Innocent Woman
In truth, Tuoba Haicheng's ability to contend with the Wanqiu family for so many years without being annihilated was proof of his capabilities. He immediately dealt with those who opposed him after taking his position.
Zi Yisheng was momentarily speechless upon seeing the woman his brother-in-law brought back. She was a person who had been imprisoned for a long time, pale and frail from lack of sunlight.
Ouyang squatted down in front of her, trying to keep his voice as gentle as possible and raising his hands.
"We are here to save you. Do you remember anything from before?"
Perhaps due to prolonged fear, the young woman cowered in the corner, but she still spoke.
"Have you seen my daughter? Can I see her again? Please, I beg you!"
"Don't get agitated. Your daughter is safe with her father. We're specifically here to take you to see her."
"Really?"
"Really. Your daughter's name is Mumu, isn't it?"
The woman's tears finally flowed uncontrollably. She shook her head painfully.
"I, I don't know what my child is called. I only glanced at her once after giving birth. I don't even know who the father is. I want to go home!"
Ouyang sighed. What an innocent and pitiable woman, looking no older than eighteen or nineteen.
"What's your name? How old are you?"
"My name is Dao Qin. My age... how old is the child?"
"Three years and eight months."
"I know I was seventeen when I gave birth. Three years and eight months... I must be almost twenty-one."
Ouyang glanced at Zi Shao. He didn't know what to say.
"You need to come with us first, and then Mumu's father will tell you everything. As for going home, that's something you'll need to discuss."
"Can I know who you are?"
"I am Mumu's paternal uncle by marriage. You can trust us."
Dao Qin didn't know what year it was or where she was. But she wanted to see her child, even if only for a moment.
"I'm willing to go with you."
Zi Yisheng and Ye Mu'en left first after receiving all the money, leaving Ouyang and a dozen others to handle the mining rights paperwork. Tuoba Haicheng even generously handed over his businesses with the Feng family.
No one would refuse such a gift. Since Ouyang had entered the business world, his true nature had been revealed: he wouldn't let anyone get a bargain, and he was extremely frugal. Before they left, Tuoba Haicheng had to pay for all their plane tickets.
As soon as Zi Yisheng landed, he rushed to the hospital. Seeing his wife basking in the sun in the courtyard, he walked over and embraced her.
"I'm back."
"I've been waiting for you to take me home."
"Mmm, let's have Dr. Walson give you one last check-up, and then we can be discharged."
Dr. Walson had said she could be discharged before Zi Yisheng left, but he hadn't felt at ease without a final examination, so he had let his wife stay a few more days.
Carrying his wife back to the ward, this place, from this moment on, felt deeply detestable to him.
"Did things go smoothly?"
"Yes, through the Peng Kingdom, I felt how powerful our country is. These small countries are truly no match for us; they haven't even figured out how to truly live."
"That's good. It will only get stronger from now on. We've earned so much money this time, it feels like we don't need to do anything else."
"People are greedy. With money, they only want more, or they want to prove their abilities through wealth."
Ye Shenge knew her family members were restless, but she would be able to witness firsthand how they would prove themselves from now on.
Dr. Walson performed the examination himself, and the results were unexpectedly good.
"Congratulations, Mrs. Zi. You are now healthy. However, organ transplants require long-term immunosuppressant medication, one pill a day, which is quite easy."
"How long will I need to take this medication? Are there any side effects?"
This was Zi Yisheng's greatest concern. All medicine has some toxicity.
"Generally, it needs to be taken for one to two years. Specific conditions will depend on regular check-ups. Side effects are inevitable, but they vary from person to person.
It could be high blood pressure, gastrointestinal issues, or elevated blood sugar. The most severe is kidney poisoning."
Zi Yisheng frowned. He had thought everything was fine.
Ye Shenge held his hand from behind. These conditions could all be managed with medication, and with his master and senior brother around, they wouldn't be a problem.
"Thank you, Dr. Walson. I will adhere to the medication and follow-up appointments."
"Of course. Please contact me immediately if there are any issues. My phone will always be on."
Zi Yisheng gently pushed his wife back into the room. He was used to it now; after enduring the greatest torments, nothing else would scare him.
"Shall we go back now, or wait for everyone to pick you up tomorrow?"
"There's no need to make a big fuss. Wouldn't it be better to give them a surprise?"
"Alright, let's go!"
Gu Miao and Asen happily followed, leaving the rest to the other brothers.
Upon returning to his sister's home, Ye Mu'en immediately went to the bedroom. His wife was suffering from severe morning sickness, unable to eat anything and feeling extremely sleepy. She had been truly worn out.
Looking at her sleeping soundly, he reflected that at only twenty-two years old, she had to endure this for him. He held her hands, which were still somewhat rough, the traces of past hardships not yet completely erased.
"Mmm~~"
"It's me, wife."
Afraid of startling her, Ye Mu'en spoke quickly and turned on the bedside lamp.
"Mu'en, you're finally back."
Qu Huanhuan was about to sit up when she was embraced.
"Mom said not to move too suddenly. Be careful with everything."
Nestled in his warm embrace, Qu Huanhuan felt very secure. She hadn't slept well these past few days. They said there was no danger, but she was still very worried.
"You're not leaving again, right?"
"Mmm, I'll take you wherever I go from now on."
"Mmm."
She didn't ask what happened. This answer was enough for her.
Ye Mu'en gently touched her still flat abdomen, feeling a connection to their unborn child.
"She's very disobedient."
"Not at all. Everyone's constitution is different. Elder Fan said it will get better in about a month, and then she'll be able to eat and sleep well, guaranteed to become a chubby baby."
"Hahahaha, there are so many fat people abroad. Are you planning to join them?"
"Can't help it. Mom said even Shenge gained a lot of weight during her pregnancy."
Ye Mu'en laughed even harder, recalling how his sister had wailed about wanting to lose weight after giving birth, only to slim down naturally after breastfeeding.
"When Shenge is discharged, you should ask her for advice. See how well she recovered. We can't learn from Chen Tangtang."
"Isn't this like praising one and belittling another? The words Shenge taught me are exactly how I describe you."
"What Shenge teaches is always right, but what I'm saying is also the truth."
"Oh, right. Shenge sent a large sum of money to me. I don't know if I should accept it."
Ye Mu'en carefully placed her on the bed and took a small box from his pocket.
"Take it. Shenge wouldn't be greedy. Everything I earned this time is for you. Look at the gift I brought you."
Qu Huanhuan quickly took it and opened it. It was a small doll adorned with diamonds and gems, a little girl doll.
"It's so beautiful. I hope our baby can be as beautiful as it is."
"She'll only be more beautiful. No one in our family is ugly."