Chapter 421 - 421: Goodnight, My Little Cutie
The Substitute Bride: Indulged by the Obsessive CEO
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Late at night when Jiang Jingchen was about to close his eyes with the sleeping woman in his arms, he heard a knock on the door.
He was a little annoyed as he sat up.
But Song Zhou wouldnât knock on the door at this hour if it wasnât something important.
However, it was not Song Zhou he saw when he opened the door, but Silent Sister.
Silent Sister looked anxious as she pointed downstairs and cried for help.
Jiang Jingchen walked to the top of the stairs and saw Song Zhou help Ruan Qi out. Ruan Qi looked like she was in pain.
âSong Zhou, whatâs wrong?â
âMy wife had a nightmare. Her stomach hurts badly. Iâm taking her to the hospital.â
Song Zhou was frightened too. His face was pale, and his voice was hoarse.
âWait a moment.â
Jiang Jingchen turned around and called out to Tang Beibei. Tang Beibei was very sleepy and refused to open her eyes.
âBeibei, thereâs something wrong with Ruan Qi. It could be the baby.â Tang Beibeiâs eyes flew open. She jumped out of bed and ran out barefooted. Jiang Jingchen carried her back and squatted down to help her put on her shoes. Tang Beibei couldnât wait and let him put on one shoe while she squatted down to put on the other shoe before she ran downstairs.
Ruan Qiâs face was pale as she hunched over clutching her belly.
She held Ruan Qiâs wrist and took her pulse.
Her pulse was a little erratic. Tang Beibei patted Ruan Qiâs back and said, âTake a deep breath. Donât panic. If youâre too anxious, itâll make the baby uncomfortable. Qiqi, try to relax for the baby.â
Ruan Qi obediently took a deep breath and felt a little better.
Tang Beibei then said, âSong Zhou, get two set of thick clothes. Itâs very cold at night. Pregnant women should avoid catching colds. Hubby, go get the car. Weâre going to the hospital.â
The two men hurried to their tasks. Song Zhou took two sets of clothes and carried Ruan Qi into the car.
It was the wee hours, and the roads were clear, which created a different kind of anxiety.
They went to the emergency room when they arrived at the hospital.
The doctor on duty checked Ruan Qiâs condition and told her that her pain was triggered by anxiety.
However, this implied that her pregnancy wasnât as stable as she had hoped, and she must take better care of it. If the situation occurred again, the baby would be in danger.
Ruan Qi was warded for observation. Song Zhou took care of the admission procedures and got her a bed. The three of them only heaved a sigh of relief when they saw Ruan Qi sleeping soundly after taking her medicine.
This was Ruan Qiâs first baby, but all three of them were also looking forward to the babyâs arrival.
Song Zhou looked at Jiang Jingchen gratefully. âYoung Master, Iâll stay here with Ruan Qi. Please take Young Madam home and rest.â
Jiang Jingchen rubbed his eyebrows. It was a little late and he was sleepy.
âNow is not the time, Song Zhou.â
He whispered a few words in Song Zhouâs ear and Song Zhouâs gaze became sharp. He told Tang Beibei to take care of his wife while he went back to the villa to get their toiletries.
After Song Zhou left, Tang Beibei walked to Ruan Qiâs bedside and took her pulse. After confirming that nothing was out of the ordinary, she slumped over Ruan Qiâs bed and looked at Ruan Qiâs belly.
âHeâs so young, yet heâs making trouble. Heâs going to be such a lively kid.â Jiang Jingchen raised his eyebrows. âItâs only been two months. How do you know itâs a boy?â
Tang Beibei said with a smile, âThe God of the Night has opened my heavenly eye. I think that this kid will have great achievements in the future.â
Jiang Jingchen sat down beside her and looked at Ruan Qiâs belly too. âDo you like children?â
âI do.â
Tang Beibei smiled, but she was troubled when she thought of something. âBut
I feel that Iâm not very mature. What if I have a child and canât raise it well?â Jiang Jingchen poked her head. âIf you canât raise our child well, itâs on me.â Tang Beibei laughed in amusement. âHow can that be? The child is yours to begin with.â
Jiang Jingchen then said, âThen when we have children in the future, weâll raise them together.â
Tang Beibei looked at him with a little anticipation.
âA boy like you would be so good-looking.â
âA girl like you is good too. Smart and cute.â
Jiang Jingchen brushed the messy hair from her cheeks. They had all come to the hospital in a hurry in their pajamas with their hair uncombed.
But her fluffy pajamas made her look even softer and cuter.
âObedient Beibeiâ¦â
âYes?â
Jiang Jingchen tried to talk to her softly but the woman had already closed her eyes⦠She was fast asleep slumped over Ruan Qiâs bed.
Tsk, she probably fell asleep in seconds.
He carried her to the sofa and lowered his head to kiss her forehead.
âGoodnight, my little cutie.â
The next day, Tang Beibei woke up, saw the familiar room and blinked in confusion.
Was last night just a bad dream?
She quickly got up, washed up, and went downstairs. When she saw Jiang Jingchen on the phone, she lightened her footsteps and knocked on the door of the guest room but no one answered.
âTheyâre still at the hospital. Obedient Beibei, come and have breakfast.â
Jiang Jingchen hung up the phone and pulled her to the dining table.
Last night, after Song Zhou returned to Ruan Qiâs ward, Jiang Jingchen took Tang Beibei home.
âI didnât dream it, right? Howâs Ruan Qi now?â
âIâve called Song Zhou. Ruan Qi is still asleep. She must be tired from last night.â
Tang Beibei quickly ate her breakfast, took her schoolbag and said that she wanted to go to the hospital. She had to check on Ruan Qi first, or she would be worried.
When they arrived at the hospital, Ruan Qj was still asleep. Tang Beibei walked over to take her pulse.
Her pulse was quite steady but it wasnât smooth or strong enough. It was probably due to the fright Ruan Qi had last night.
Song Zhou asked nervously, âShould I wake her up to take her medicine?â Tang Beibei waved her hand. âSleep is better for her. Besides, pregnant women like to sleep. She needs at least eight hours every night. Ask Silent Sister to make her some red date porridge. Feed her some when she wakes up.â Tang Beibei thought for a while and said, âQiqi might be a little stressed out because of the agitation she felt before. Thatâs not good for the baby.â âWeâll need to keep her calm so she can recuperate. Only then will the baby be safe.â
Song Zhouâs scalp went numb. âI understand.â
Tang Beibei sighed. Her tone suddenly became mature as she said, âItâs your first time being parents, so there will be many first experiences. Donât be too anxious. Medicine has advanced a lot and there are ways to keep her and the baby safe.â
Song Zhou, the to-be father, was also very worried.
âThank you, Young Madam.â
Tang Beibei laughed. âYou donât have to be so polite. Qiqi is my best friend. I still want to be the childâs godmother when heâs born.â
At that moment, Song Zhou received a call. He turned around and walked to the side.
Hearing the callerâs words, his face turned gloomy.
When he came back and whispered a few words in Jiang Jingchenâs ear, Jiang Jingchenâs handsome face instantly darkened, and his black eyes looked murderous.
âSend me the report.â
âWill do.â
Tang Beibei was puzzled. âWhat report?â
Jiang Jingchen didnât answer her question. Instead, he said, âObedient Beibei,
Iâll send you to school. Itâs not good to be late.â
Tang Beibei got up and left the hospital with him. She was a little worried when she saw his tensed handsome face.
âHubby, what happened? What report?â
Jiang Jingchen replied coldly, âThe test results of the birdâs nest are out.â
âSo fast? Whatâs in it?â
Jiang Jingchen gritted his teeth. âThereâs compound licorice in it.â
Tang Beibei pondered. âCompound licorice helps to relieve cough and expel phlegm but itâs also forbidden for pregnant women. Since the birdâs nest was given to me, could someone be using me to hurt Ruan Qi?â
âThatâs not all. The compound licorice in the birdâs nest also contains poppy, which is addictive.â
Tang Beibeiâs face changed.. Wasnât that equivalent to taking opium?