Unexpectedly, Mu Qi's hand was caught by Yun Shulian.
Mu Qi was puzzled. Why did the baby's strength suddenly increase so much?
Yun Shulian asked, "Do I have to sleep here?"
Mu Qi didn't know how to answer this question immediately. He just wanted to stay by her side.
Seeing that Mu Qi didn't respond, Yun Shulian assumed he had agreed.
"Then let's sleep together," Yun Shulian said, patting the spot next to her.
Mu Qi was slightly stunned, then slowly lay down beside Yun Shulian.
"There. Let's sleep, Mu Qi. Goodnight." Yun Shulian held Mu Qi's hand and quietly closed her eyes.
Mu Qi, however, was too excited to sleep for a long time, his thoughts oscillating between whether Yun Shulian had forgiven him and whether she hadn't.
Suddenly, Yun Shulian turned over, and an arm pressed onto Mu Qi's waist. This completely shattered Mu Qi's thoughts.
At this moment, Mu Qi's mind was filled with nothing but the softness beside him and the weight on his waist.
Mu Qi had never imagined that after that day, Yun Shulian would be so close to him.
Yun Shulian's steady, shallow breaths brushed against Mu Qi's cheek.
Only after confirming that Yun Shulian was asleep did Mu Qi slowly turn his head and place a kiss on her forehead.
Goodnight, my baby.
Then, Mu Qi also closed his eyes.
With his beloved by his side, Mu Qi slept very well. However, when his eyes caught the dazzling sunlight, he suddenly opened them.
Only when he saw Yun Shulian sleeping soundly beside him did he slowly feel at ease.
Soon, the hospital became lively. Doctors and nurses bustling outside began their rounds.
"Mmm~" Yun Shulian stretched lazily, her eyes fluttering open.
The first thing she saw was Mu Qi's perfect jawline.
"Mu Qi, good morning." Yun Shulian's voice was a little hoarse from just waking up, sounding soft.
"Good morning." Looking at Yun Shulian's languid demeanor, Mu Qi wished time could stop at this moment.
Yun Shulian turned over, intending to wash up, but then she met the eyes of a group of doctors and nurses in white coats.
Yun Shulian immediately sat up from the bed. "I'm so sorry. I was too tired last night..."
"It's alright, you don't need to rush," the doctor immediately stepped aside.
This was someone the mayor of the imperial capital had personally called about. They wouldn't dare say anything.
However, the more flustered Yun Shulian became, the more chaotic she felt. Looking at the empty floor, she couldn't find her shoes anywhere.
Just as Yun Shulian was about to go barefoot, Mu Qi suddenly placed her shoes in front of her. Yun Shulian then remembered that she had climbed up from Mu Qi's side last night.
After Yun Shulian put on her shoes, the doctor began the routine check-up.
They continued asking the same questions as yesterday. Just as everyone expected Yun Shulian to answer on behalf of Mu Qi this time,
Mu Qi answered the doctor's questions himself. He was meticulous, without any of his previous impatience.
A sharp-eyed female doctor noticed that Mu Qi's gaze always unconsciously drifted towards Yun Shulian when he answered questions.
The doctor seemed to have stumbled upon a secret. It turned out this influential figure was afraid of his wife.
However, no one could have imagined that Mu Qi wasn't afraid, but was showing a more humble form of appeasement.
Due to Mu Qi's special status, these doctors and nurses spent more than twice the usual time in the ward.
Only when Mu Qi saw Yun Shulian looking bored and his expression darkened did the doctors and nurses finally leave the ward.
Aunt Ning, who had been waiting outside the ward, finally came in.
Seeing Aunt Ning, Yun Shulian pounced on her with joy.
"Aunt Ning, you're here." Yun Shulian took the food container from Aunt Ning and gave her a bear hug.
Aunt Ning smiled slightly and hugged Yun Shulian back.
Meanwhile, Mu Qi turned his head away.
Yun Shulian had never hugged him like this.
Yun Shulian was very happy to reunite with Aunt Ning and eat the food she had prepared.
Mu Qi's expression naturally improved as he watched Yun Shulian's face light up with joy.
With Aunt Ning here, Yun Shulian felt more relaxed and didn't have to stay by Mu Qi's side to watch his IV drip.
While Aunt Ning watched Mu Qi, Yun Shulian played games on her phone.
However, playing mobile games for too long naturally became boring.
So, after finishing a game, Yun Shulian volunteered to watch over Mu Qi.
"Aunt Ning, you should rest. I'll take over. There are many flowers behind this hospital. Aunt Ning can go admire them."
Aunt Ning was about to say no, but seeing Mu Qi looking pleadingly at Yun Shulian, she immediately changed her tune.
"Alright, then I'll have to trouble the young madam. I'll go for a stroll outside." Aunt Ning took her bag and left with a smile.
Yun Shulian then pulled her chair closer to Mu Qi.
"Mu Qi, are you bored?" Yun Shulian nudged Mu Qi's clothes.
Yes, Yun Shulian was bored.
Mu Qi didn't know how to answer this question. He didn't know what answer Yun Shulian wanted to hear.
"Mu Qi, will you play a game with me?" Yun Shulian's crescent eyes suddenly became lively.
Yun Shulian looked up and saw Mu Qi lost in thought. She raised her hand and waved it in front of his eyes.
"Play a game, Mu Qi."
"Mhm," Mu Qi came back to his senses and replied.
"Have you heard the nursery rhyme about the little white rabbit?"
"Mhm."
"Then I'll be the big bad wolf, and you'll be the little white rabbit, okay?" Yun Shulian cupped her chin, her crescent eyes twinkling.
"Mhm," Mu Qi couldn't resist.
"Little rabbit, be good, open the door. Open it quickly, I want to come in." Yun Shulian sang, tapping a rhythm on the white hospital bed with her hands.
"Your turn, Mu Qi." Yun Shulian looked at Mu Qi lost in thought and waved her hand in front of his eyes again.
"Your turn, Mu Qi," Yun Shulian reminded him again.
"I won't open it, I won't open it. Mom hasn't come back, I won't open it for anyone."
Yun Shulian sang it out, while Mu Qi recited it. Yun Shulian was displeased. "Mu Qi, you have to sing it too."
"Mu Qi~"
Yun Shulian's voice was soft and sweet, with a hint of coaxing.
Mu Qi's Adam's apple bobbed. Yun Shulian could see the tips of his ears turning bright red.
"Mu Qi~"
Finally, Mu Qi conceded to Yun Shulian's wish. "I won't open it, I won't open it. Mom hasn't come back, I won't open it for anyone."
Mu Qi's cold voice echoed. Yun Shulian raised her hand to cover her mouth, her lips curving upwards, her eyes forming crescents.
Yun Shulian felt that Mu Qi had transformed the little white rabbit into a dominant figure in control.
"Let's continue," Yun Shulian cleared her throat, but her smile couldn't be hidden.
"Little rabbit, be good, open the door. Open it quickly, I want to come in."
...
Yun Shulian was having a great time, completely oblivious to the envious glances from outside the door.