The Tycoon's Mysterious Darling Wife
Chapter 351 - 353. Who is more important, daughter or wife (3 updates)

Chapter 351: 353. Who is more important, daughter or wife (3 updates)

Old Sir Fu returned home and was somewhat surprised to see Ya Xi. He recognized the girl, but it had been a long time since he had last seen her. However, seeing Qinglan give him a look, Old Sir Fu just cheerfully greeted Ya Xi and then went upstairs.

"Big sister, your family is very nice," Ya Xi suddenly said.

Qinglan gave a faint smile, "Your family is also very nice. I just called your brother, and he’s very concerned about you."

Ya Xi was momentarily stunned, then nodded, "Yes, my brother is great, and so is my mom." She didn’t mention Yan Anbang, and Qinglan did not ask what had happened, simply sitting quietly beside Ya Xi.

Ya Xi’s gaze suddenly fell on Qinglan’s abdomen, her eyes widening in surprise, "Big sister, are you going to be a mom?"

Qinglan’s expression was tender, "Yes. It’s been more than five months."

Ya Xi was dumbfounded. The last time she had met Qinglan in Xueli City, Qinglan was not pregnant yet. Now, to see her again and she was about to be a mom, staring at Qinglan’s belly, a curiosity reflected in her eyes, "Big sister, may I touch your belly?"

Qinglan nodded with a smile, and Ya Xi reached out, carefully placing her hand on Qinglan’s stomach. It was at that moment that the little one inside stretched lazily, kicking against the wall of his mother’s womb, causing Ya Xi even more surprise.

"So this is how the baby moves inside the mother’s belly," Ya Xi exclaimed in wonder. This was her first time truly feeling the sensation of a baby moving inside.

Qinglan hadn’t expected the little one inside to be so cooperative and move just at that time. After some observation over time, Qinglan noticed he was quite a lazy person, usually not very active. Sometimes Hengyi would wait an entire day, just hoping he would move, and he simply refused to, which worried Hengyi to no end.

If it weren’t for the normal fetal heart monitoring, and the previous pregnancy check-up indicating everything was fine, Hengyi would have been worried that something had happened to the little one.

"It seems he really likes you," Qinglan remarked.

A smile spread across Ya Xi’s face.

That evening, Qinglan insisted on Ya Xi staying at the house. Ya Xi wanted to leave, feeling embarrassed for having imposed so suddenly; but Qinglan was worried about her going out alone and something happening to her.

After making sure Ya Xi was settled, Qinglan returned to the bedroom, where Hengyi was already sitting up in bed, still poring over the book "One Hundred Things Every Expecting Father Should Know."

Qinglan got into bed and lay down beside Hengyi, whose hand naturally found its way to her belly, "This little fellow doesn’t dislike me, does he?"

Qinglan raised an eyebrow as Hengyi continued, "Ya Xi comes and he moves. When I want him to move, he doesn’t. Is he shunning me?"

If the baby knew what his father was thinking right now, he would definitely tell Mr. Fu that yes, he was quite disdainful. Anyone whose sleep was disturbed ’N’ times a day, with incessant nagging in his ear, would feel annoyed.

Qinglan chuckled, "It’s only five months now. Didn’t the doctor say that the movements will be most noticeable in the seventh or eighth month? The baby is still in the growth period." She noticed that ever since Mr. Fu had become an expecting father, his curiosity about the little one inside her was growing by the day.

Moving past the baby topic, Hengyi asked Qinglan, "What do you plan to do about Ya Xi’s situation?"

Qinglan began, "I’ve already contacted Yan Shengyu. He’s coming to pick up Ya Xi tomorrow. Hengyi, I suddenly don’t understand. Was what I did back then wrong? Ya Xi is going to have to endure the pain of her parents separating again. I’m worried for her..."

Hengyi held her, "Qinglan, Ya Xi is not your responsibility. You don’t need to take this on yourself. Moreover, given the circumstances at the time, making her forget was the best solution. Suffering through the pain of parental separation again is better than living in despair forever."

Qinglan patted her head, "I’m overthinking it. Hengyi, I feel like ever since I got pregnant, all my IQ has transferred to your son."

Hengyi took her hand earnestly, "It’s a daughter."

Qinglan was speechless. Just how much did this man adore daughters? She increasingly worried about her unborn son; with Mr. Fu’s preference for girls over boys, would he cry if it turned out to be a son?

"Alright, alright, a daughter. A daughter it is. Hengyi, tell me, who is more important, your daughter or your wife?"

Hengyi smiled and said without hesitation, "Naturally, the wife is more important. The wife comes first, daughter second!" This principle had to be clear and upheld high.

Qinglan snorted with a laugh, "That’s because you haven’t met your daughter yet. Once you see her, will there be even a tiny bit of space for me in your heart?"

Mrs. Fu was feeling jealous because Mr. Fu placed too much importance on the daughter. It goes to show that no matter the woman, there can occasionally be a bit of capriciousness. Yet Mr. Fu was quite pleased with Mrs. Fu’s little mood – it showed that she was becoming more and more like an ordinary girl.

"How could that possibly be? You are the most important person in my heart. I like the daughter because she’s yours. Otherwise, see if I would give her a second glance," Hengyi declared with righteous fervor.

Qinglan burst into laughter, "At least you have good taste." She lay down, turned over, and Hengyi hugged her from behind. Ever since Qinglan’s belly had grown, they had adopted this sleeping position to ensure she could rest more comfortably.

The next morning, Yan Shengyu arrived early. Seeing the dew on his hair, Qinglan guessed he must have waited outside for a while.

Ya Xi saw Yan Shengyu and called out with a lowered head, "Brother," after a night had passed, she had come to terms with some things and realized that she had been willful once again.

Yan Shengyu glanced at her and then turned his attention away, looking at Shen Qinglan, "Miss Shen, I apologize for the trouble my sister has caused you. I’ll take her away right now."

Shen Qinglan smiled, "It’s fine, Ya Xi is very nice, and she hasn’t given me any trouble."

Yan Shengyu nodded, his gaze briefly passing over Fu Hengyi, who sat in a wheelchair. He didn’t say anything, "Then we’ll be going."

Shen Qinglan patted Ya Xi’s shoulder, "If you have any issues in the future, you can call me."

Ya Xi nodded and followed Yan Shengyu out. As Ya Xi walked with her head down without speaking, Yan Shengyu asked, "You’ve done something wrong, so why does it seem like I’m the one who’s wronged you?"

Ya Xi looked up at Yan Shengyu, "Brother, I was willful. You can scold me."

Yan Shengyu was taken aback, then touched Ya Xi’s head with a loving smile, "Now that you know you were willful, don’t act like that again, understand? Mom was so worried when she found out you were missing, she was crying. If you have anything that’s upsetting you, you can tell me, but you can’t disappear for no reason."

Ya Xi nodded, "Mm. I know I was wrong, it won’t happen again."

"Alright, let’s hurry back. Mom is beside herself with worry. If you don’t show up soon, she’s going to file a missing person’s report," Yan Shengyu said.

Back in Nancheng, Zhao Jiaqing was waiting for Ya Xi in the hotel. She didn’t ask where Ya Xi had been, just whether she had eaten.

"I’ve already eaten," Ya Xi said. "Mom, I’m sorry."

Zhao Jiaqing smiled, "No need to apologize, mom knows. Go upstairs, I have something to discuss with your brother."

After Ya Xi had gone up, Zhao Jiaqing turned to Yan Shengyu, "Shen Qinglan didn’t say anything to Ya Xi, did she?"

Yan Shengyu pursed his lips, "Mom, Shen Qinglan cares about Ya Xi no less than we do. She wouldn’t say anything she shouldn’t."

"Mom didn’t mean anything by it, but look, Ya Xi has forgotten everything and yet remembered to go to her. That worries mom. Shengyu, I’m really scared."

Yan Shengyu comforted her, "Mom, I’ve consulted with Dr. Doug, and he said that Ya Xi’s dependence and trust in Shen Qinglan are deep. That’s why she can’t stop thinking about her. Unless she’s greatly shocked, she won’t remember everything from the past. We shouldn’t be so nervous. If Ya Xi picks up on something because we’re too anxious, then we’ve really made a mistake."

Hearing this, Zhao Jiaqing felt somewhat relieved. If Ya Xi likes Shen Qinglan, let her like her. After all, she will take Ya Xi back to Xueli City soon, and they won’t meet often.

"Mom, are you really going to divorce dad?" Yan Shengyu asked.

Zhao Jiaqing’s face became cold, "Are you trying to be a mediator?"

"Mom, Ya Xi has already been upset about your divorce. If you really go to court, I’m afraid she can’t handle it."

Speaking of Ya Xi, Zhao Jiaqing’s heart was also full of worry; Ya Xi’s illness couldn’t stand any shock, "Take Ya Xi back to Xueli City tomorrow."

Seeing that Zhao Jiaqing was determined to sue Yan Anbang, Yan Shengyu couldn’t help but voice his doubts, "Mom, is it really just because dad hit you that you want to sue him? Is there no other reason?"

Zhao Jiaqing was stunned, "Don’t worry about it. There’s no room for reconciliation."

"Mom, what on earth would make you do this?" Yan Shengyu didn’t understand, he really didn’t understand.

Zhao Jiaqing refused to explain, her face cold, "I’ve already told you not to worry about this matter. Tomorrow you take Ya Xi back to Xueli City." This time, the issue between her and Yan Anbang was bound to be resolved.

The next day, Qin Yan called Zhao Jiaqing, wanting to arrange a meeting.

"There’s nothing to talk about between us, and I don’t want to meet you," Zhao Jiaqing said coldly.

"What if I want to talk about something regarding Ya Xi? Aren’t you willing to meet and talk then?" Qin Yan said.

Zhao Jiaqing was momentarily stunned, "What did you just say?"

Qin Yan smiled, "I believe you’ve heard clearly what I’m talking about. Tomorrow at noon, at Fantasy Cafe. If you don’t come, you’ll never have the chance to know the truth about Ya Xi’s kidnapping."

Zhao Jiaqing’s face darkened as she looked at the phone in silence.