Chapter 560 - 559: Xiaolang, I don’t want you to follow in my footsteps (second update)

The few days Qin Keqin was hospitalized,

Luo Xiaolang always came to the ward early to accompany Qin Keqin and didn’t leave until late.

Sometimes Joe would join, sometimes not.

When he wasn’t there, it was because he had to train his team members. Although they withdrew from this match, there were two months left for a small-scale competition with a renowned foreign club. Despite being small-scale, the club has produced two national champion teams and three semi-finalist teams, making it one of the top clubs globally. The club invites teams from around the world to compete annually, and even with few teams, this competition could generally determine the world ranking of all the teams.

Joe’s team won third place last year.

In the world rankings, they also took third place.

This year,

They hope to make a breakthrough.

So Joe’s time became more limited.

Xiaolang was originally meant to participate in this training, but due to Qin Keqin giving birth, Joe didn’t arrange for her to participate. It must be said that Xiaolang has a high comprehension level; she quickly adapts to any method, so, for Xiaolang regarding time, naturally, it could be relaxed.

Today is the third day after Yin Bin and Qin Keqin had their baby.

Luo Xiaolang also went to Qin Keqin’s ward first thing in the morning.

Joe didn’t join today.

Luo Xiaolang indeed didn’t want to affect Joe too much.

She wasn’t sure why she felt a certain unexplainable distance from Joe, as if she was really afraid of delaying him in any way. Perhaps it was because the shadow that Yin Qin left on her was too great. She clearly remembered Yin Qin’s claim of how her ignorance could cause others trouble. Thus, towards anyone, she always tried her best not to cause any trouble.

When he walked into the room,

Yin Bin was not there.

At this moment, Yin Qin was lying on the caregiver bed beside her, sleeping soundly.

Luo Xiaolang looked left and right but did not see Qin Keqin’s young son.

Qin Keqin had just awoken and was lying on the bed. Upon seeing Luo Xiaolang, she was genuinely delighted. She quickly called out to Luo Xiaolang, “Come, sit.”

Luo Xiaolang sat down, “Auntie, how are you feeling today?”

“Not bad, recovery after natural birth is rather quick. I wanted to be discharged today, but the doctor said that my blood loss was a bit more than normal, so he asked me to stay a few more days.”

“Then just stay for a few more days, the hospital is quite convenient.”

“Hmm. Besides, the baby has slight jaundice today. The doctor said we had to observe it to see if it would continue to rise tomorrow. If it exceeds the limit, they would have to cure the baby’s jaundice. I figured that since we were already here, why not stay awhile longer?”

“Oh,” Luo Xiaolang nodded and couldn’t help but ask, “Where is uncle and the baby?”

“They are outside getting some sun. Oh right, I asked old lady Wu to bring Little Tiger along to see his young second uncle. Right now, they are all in the small garden downstairs.” While saying so, Qin Keqin even laughed.

The idea that Little Tiger should call a baby younger than him “second uncle” had an unspeakable comedic effect.

After adjusting her emotions for a few days, Qin Keqin also readily accepted the fact that she had another son.

Her mood had also calmed down significantly.

“Oh right, they’ve been out for a while now. The baby was just born three days ago, he can’t stay outside too long. Xiaolang, could you help me call Yin Bin back?”

“Sure,” Luo Xiaolang agreed quickly.

At that moment, she also missed Little Tiger, having not seen him in two or three days.

She stepped out of the ward.

The moment she stepped out, Yin Qin awoke.

To be precise, Yin Qin had been awake since Luo Xiaolang had arrived. Still, he didn’t know what to say to Luo Xiaolang. Sometimes he felt that Luo Xiaolang was quite unhappy in his presence.

It might be best if he just acted like some background decoration.

As Qin Keqin turned her head, she saw Yin Qin looking in the direction of the door.

“Regretting it now, aren’t you?” she bluntly said.

Yin Qin looked back at her.

He turned over, “Not regretting.”

Qin Keqin gave a cold laugh.

Just keep acting,

Let’s see how long you can keep it up!

…

Luo Xiaolang reached the small garden downstairs.

The sunlight was quite good this morning, and there were several people holding their babies enjoying the sun in the small garden.

Luo Xiaolang immediately spotted Yin Bin and old lady Wu holding Little Tiger.

She went over hurriedly.

The moment she went over, she saw another baby being held by a slightly older man. The man initiated a conversation with Yin Bin, pointing at Little Tiger and asking, “Is he also your son?”

Yin Bin was holding his newborn baby and had been entertaining Little Tiger all this while. That may have led the man to think so.

“No, my grandson,” answered Yin Bin.

“Grandson? You look so young and you’re already holding a grandson!” The man seemed surprised. “How old are you?”

“Fifty.”

“You’re fifty years old? You’re one year older than me!” The man looked at him in disbelief.

To him, Yin Bin didn’t look older than forty.

Well-maintained body, well-dressed, not a single white hair, almost no wrinkles on his face, apart from a mature charm, you could hardly see any signs of age.

Yin Bin just smiled politely and did not explain further.

“So, this is your little grandson?” The man pointed at the baby in Yin Bin’s arms and asked.

Yin Bin pursed his lips, “My son.”

“…” The man was utterly astounded.

He couldn’t help but continue sizing up Yin Bin.

Yin Bin was feeling a little annoyed at being scrutinized.

He took so much pride in his appearance that, believe it or not, he could have a dozen children with how fit he was. His physique wasn’t something these mundane people could even begin to fathom.

At that moment, Yin Bin was feeling rather cocky.

Just thinking about once Qin Keqin’s confinement was over…

Hmm.

He felt he should stay calm.

“Your family is quite chaotic,” the man finally said after a long while, shocked beyond words.

Yin Bin’s expression darkened.

Your family is chaotic; your entire family is chaotic!

Just when Yin Bin was feeling annoyed, Luo Xiaolang walked up, “Uncle, Auntie said to come back. She said the baby can’t stay out for too long.”

Yin Bin nodded; he didn’t feel like wasting any more words with these damn old geezers.

Little did they know he was older than any of them.

He carried the baby back to the ward.

At that moment, Luo Xiaolang turned to Little Tiger, “Little Tiger, come to mommy.”

Little Tiger still remembered Xiaolang’s scent. He eagerly reached out his hands and flung himself into Luo Xiaolang’s arms.

The man beside them was even more confused.

Uncle.

Mommy.

Grandson.

Son.

Indeed, their family is in a mess!

Luo Xiaolang originally planned to return to the ward, holding the little tiger.

But as soon as the little tiger entered the hospital building, he started feeling restless, clearly wanting to play outside a bit more.

Left with no other choice, Luo Xiaolang carried the little tiger to the small garden.

Aunt Wu followed them as well.

As Luo Xiaolang was playing with the little tiger, he inquired Aunt Wu about the little tiger’s situation over the past few days.

Fortunately, save for the heartrending crying on the first night, the subsequent nights only involved some fuss before he went to sleep.

Luo Xiaolang, holding the little tiger, sat on a swing in the small garden.

Aunt Wu pushed them from behind.

Both Luo Xiaolang and the little tiger were laughing brightly.

Under the sunlight, they were indeed a dazzling sight.

Yin Qin stood on the balcony of the ward, looking at the people downstairs.

Watching them being so close, yet he couldn’t reach them anymore.

The emotions in his eyes were evident, his gaze unblinking as he watched them.

Suddenly, the sliding glass door on the balcony opened.

Yin Qin immediately resumed his usual composure, shifting his gaze to one side.

Qin Keqin stood by her son’s side, looking down at Luo Xiaolang and the little tiger playing in the garden. Watching their happy antics, a smile involuntarily crept on her face, “Xiaolang is the most innocent girl I’ve ever met. That’s why I was so eager to have a daughter. I always thought, wouldn’t it be great if Xiaolang were my daughter and you weren’t my son!”

“What’s so great about that? If your own daughter were bullied like this, wouldn’t it break your heart?” Yin Qin retorted.

Qin Keqin rolled her eyes at her son!

She suddenly said with relief, “Things are fine now. Seeing you so unhappy actually makes me feel at ease.”

“Are you really my mother?” Yin Qin said irritably.

“I wish I wasn’t.”

Yin Qin was infuriated.

Didn’t they see that he was close to being in agony? Yet, they still chose to rub it in.

Fortunately, at that moment, Yin Bin walked out.

Apparently, he didn’t see Qin Keqin in the ward, so he searched everywhere only to find her on the balcony.

Then it became a scene.

The grown man appeared excessively excited. “What are you doing here? Don’t you know it’s windy here? Aren’t you supposed to avoid wind during confinement? What if you catch confinement-related diseases? What if you get headaches in the future…”

His words grew increasingly exaggerated.

Immediately, he walked Qin Keqin back into the ward, his arm around her shoulder.

Qin Keqin, slightly annoyed, moved away, complaining, “Can’t you be less old-fashioned, less uncultured? Even during confinement, I need fresh air. Do you want to suffocate me to death?”

“When we go home, we’ll have the air ventilation system. I’ve ordered an air purifier to be delivered here.”

“…” Isn’t this overkill?

Qin Keqin was speechless, and stood to use the restroom.

Yin Bin followed her closely.

“What are you doing? I’m going to the bathroom.”

“I know, but I’m afraid you’ll faint inside, I need to be with you.”

“Who said I’m going to faint?”

“The doctor said you can be quite weak after childbirth, so we need to be prepared in case you faint.”

“Psycho.” Qin Keqin abruptly shut the restroom door.

Yin Bin stood outside, “If you feel uneasy, just yell out, I’m standing watch outside.”

“…”

After using the restroom, Qin Keqin came out.

Yin Bin was indeed waiting at the door.

As soon as he saw Qin Keqin come out, he immediately rushed forward to assist her.

“I just had a baby, I didn’t lose an arm or a leg.” Qin Keqin couldn’t take it anymore.

Yin Bin’s clinginess was utterly frustrating!

Wasn’t he all aloof before?

Weren’t they used to not even glance at each other when under the same roof?!

“Honorable mother.” Yin Bin said obsequiously, “You deserve royal treatment.”

Motherfucking idiot!

Qin Keqin didn’t want to talk anymore.

Yin Bin helped her onto the bed, arranged the pillow behind her back, massaged her shoulders from time to time, and even her legs – he was the very definition of a dutiful husband.

Yin Qin stood on the balcony, he really couldn’t stand the sight.

He found it hard to reconcile the business genius from the past with the bronze figure he was seeing now.

A flicker appeared in his eyes.

He watched Luo Xiaolang carrying the little tiger, their faces flushed as they walked back.

Unconsciously, Yin Qin stepped inside from the balcony.

Luo Xiaolang didn’t pay attention to Yin Qin, she carried the little tiger towards Qin Keqin.

Looking at Luo Xiaolang, Qin Keqin’s face was all smiles, and she said, “Don’t you get tired coming here every day?”

“I’m not tired,” Luo Xiaolang replied with a smile, “I’ve been quite free these days.”

“Actually, I’m almost recovered. If you’re busy, you don’t have to come.”

“Yeah, I know,” Luo Xiaolang bluntly stated to Qin Keqin.

Qin Keqin looked at the little tiger and reached out, “Come, let Grandma hold you.”

“No way,” Yin Bin intercepted immediately, “You’re not supposed to lift heavy objects during confinement, or else you’ll lack strength in your arms later.”

“…”

Everyone looked at Yin Bin.

“I read it in a book,” Yin Bin self-consciously muttered, feeling slightly prickled under their gaze.

After dropping that line, he carried the little tiger away.

Ignoring him, Qin Keqin turned back to Luo Xiaolang and said, “Don’t mind him, he’s just an idiot.”

Luo Xiaolang couldn’t help but giggle, “Uncle treats you really well.”

Qin Keqin was taken aback,

and then she laughed.

Despite many of Yin Bin’s actions being somewhat silly, making him seem like a fool, she couldn’t deny that he was genuinely good to her. So good that sometimes it felt surreal.

But she was also enveloped by this happiness.

Yet, at that moment, Qin Keqin said to Xiaolang, “But I don’t want you to follow in my footsteps.”

Because…Only she knows the pain she endured throughout!