It's already 2026, how can we still talk about having many children and having many blessings?

Qi Mo had indeed been injured, and it was a bullet wound.

No wonder... However, since the other party didn't bring it up, he didn't either.

The ensuing banquet was a great success, with both hosts and guests enjoying themselves immensely, chatting as if they were old friends.

Several prominent figures in the cultural circle gave Chen Mo face and discussed a lot about antiques and calligraphy.

The Qi family relatives were also very hospitable. The elders chatted casually, and the younger generation offered toasts. There was no awkwardness or pretense.

Zhao Jiayi sat next to the head of the table, holding her child, her face full of the tenderness of a new mother.

After the meal, Old Master Qi, who was also Gu Chengyuan's old friend in the system, Qi Hong, called Gu Chengyuan aside and asked him about the poisoning incident that Song Qiao had committed.

Gu Chengyuan briefly recounted what had happened, then pointed at Chen Mo.

"If it weren't for Xiao Mo, my daughter and I would have been dead long ago. He is a genuine master of traditional Chinese medicine."

Grandpa Qi was utterly shocked.

[As expected of an S-level case! So young, yet a master of traditional Chinese medicine, and a disciple of the Linglong Hermit—definitely someone the country is heavily investing in.]

Upon hearing this, Qi Mo's eyes flashed with surprise, and he walked over to find Chen Mo.

"Xiao Mo, may I speak to you in private for a moment?"

Chen Mo had already seen through his thoughts and nodded.

The two entered the study and closed the door.

Qi Mo sat down and hesitated for a moment.

"Xiao Mo, to be honest, I'm feeling a bit unwell."

Chen Mo nodded and asked him to extend his hand so he could take his pulse.

The pulse is deep and thready, and the radial pulse is weak. Although the organs are complete, the kidney essence is severely depleted.

"Brother Qi Mo, you've been shot?"

Qi Mo's expression hardened. "You can even tell this by touch?"

"It can be seen from the pulse." Chen Mo withdrew his hand. "The body's foundation is still there, and the parts are not broken, but fertility has been severely affected."

Qi Mo was silent for a while, then said, "When I was young, I was on an overseas mission and was shot."

"After recovering, the doctor said there was no problem, but your sister Jiayi couldn't get pregnant... She went to the hospital last year and finally got pregnant with this child."

Chen Mo nodded, sighing inwardly.

It's always like this.

That's a really high-risk profession.

Damn, just how powerful is that hospital?

They even dared to replace the seed of someone with Qi Mo's status?

"It can be treated, but the treatment period for this kind of problem will be very long, at least several years."

Chen Mo was telling the truth.

Qi Mo's problem is much more complicated than Lin Chengzhi's.

Qi Mo's face lit up with joy, "Haha, it's good that it can be cured."

"I'll prescribe you a month's worth of medicine to regulate your kidney essence. You must abstain from sexual intercourse during this period. We'll see how it goes after a month."

"Okay, thank you."

When I came out of the study, the banquet was almost over.

The guests took their leave one after another, and Chen Mo and Gu Qingyao also got up to say goodbye.

Zhao Jiayi carried the child to the door and said, "Qingyao, Xiaomo, come visit us often when you have time."

"Okay, Jiayi, you can come to my house when you have time. It's not far, and you can exchange experiences with my sister about being a new mom."

"Sure, I go there often."

On the way back, Gu Qingyao clung to his arm, her eyes filled with admiration.

"Honey, you're amazing! You've become the star of the night. Now, our relationship with the Qi family is even better."

Chen Mo was also very happy.

Tonight's results were really good.

In the future, there will be Sheng Heng in the business world, the Qi family within the system, and those senior figures in the cultural circle to endorse us…

Zhao Jiayi is a big shot in the cultural sector, which is also beneficial to entertainment companies…

The Xu family will likely be purged as well.

It's settled now, so I should be able to participate in the large-scale variety show "Where Did the Offspring Go?" without any problems, right?

Otherwise, people will cause trouble all the time, which is very annoying.

But damn it, even someone like Zhao Jiayi used his seed…

It seems I need to thoroughly investigate that hospital and prepare accordingly.

Hmm... if possible, how about donating 500 more times?

It was already past nine o'clock when they got back to Gu Qingyao's house.

Gu Wanqing and Su Nian'an were still in the hall, dressed in their home clothes. One looked mature and plump, while the other had the air of a young married woman.

What an alluring view!

As soon as he entered the house, Xiaobao and Xuanxuan seemed to sense his presence and started crying in unison.

Chen Mo knew that it was due to the affinity between his bloodline and his own.

When children sense this, they will instinctively want to approach, and after being comforted, they will feel safer.

"Oh my, my two little darlings are welcoming me!"

Chen Mo walked over, squatted down, and touched his son and daughter's foreheads.

A moment later, they burst into laughter, gesturing wildly...

Chen Mo cherishes these heartwarming moments; the children's innocent faces and smiles bring him peace of mind.

There was no fighting or scheming, only warmth and love.

A strange look flashed in Gu Wanqing's eyes.

That look in his eyes appeared again, loving...like looking at his own child...

If only he really were the child's father...

Su Nian'an also had this question in her heart.

On the sofa, Gu Chengyuan looked at Chen Mo, then at Gu Wanqing and Su Nian'an, lost in thought, his eyes suddenly lighting up.

The child fell asleep quickly.

After washing up, Chen Mo and Gu Qingyao went inside to sleep.

Perhaps he had drunk a lot of wine at the full moon celebration, because he woke up with a dry mouth and got up to drink water.

Upon entering the living room, light shone through the crack in the study door, and the faint sounds of Gu Chengyuan and Gu Wanqing talking could be heard.

Hmm? Gu Chengyuan and Gu Wanqing are still awake?

He vaguely heard the name Liang family. Could it be that the Liang family was causing trouble?

He walked over and listened carefully to the sounds inside.

"Wanqing, don't worry, it's not about the Liang family. I just wanted to talk to you. Have you thought about how you plan to live your life from now on?"

Gu Wanqing was silent for a while, then said, "Dad, is it... that you want me to marry someone? If the other party doesn't mind that I have a child, I'm willing to do it."

"I can't compare to Qingyao, this is the only way I can contribute to the family."

Gu Chengyuan sighed, his voice filled with apology.

"Wanqing, Dad was sorry for you before, but from now on, we won't need to sacrifice anyone's happiness for our own benefit, because we've climbed up to Xiao Mo."

"Huh? She got involved with Chen Mo? Is he that amazing? Wouldn't it be a win-win situation?"

Gu Chengyuan shook his head. "After Qingyao and I almost got killed, I realized that the power behind Xiao Mo is even more terrifying than I imagined."

"The Xu family's power is nothing but a chicken and a dog in front of him. If the Liang family asks you for your child back or settles the score for what happened before, we'll still have to rely on him."

Gu Wanqing was overjoyed. "That's wonderful! I was worried before, Dad, when are he and Qingyao going to register their marriage? We have to keep a close eye on this kind of brother-in-law."

Gu Chengyuan remained silent for a while.

"Do you think Qingyao can keep him tied down? Someone like him has no shortage of outstanding women around him."

"Take Shen Qing from the Shen family, for example, he has an ambiguous relationship with him."

Gu Wanqing frowned. "So that's how it is... Does that mean Qingyao is going to suffer?"

"Feeling wronged? Not necessarily." Gu Chengyuan's voice was calm.

"In a merchant family like ours, Qingyao is considered lucky to have become his woman."

"If it weren't for him, Qingyao would have been sold to northern Myanmar long ago. Without him, Shengheng would have gone bankrupt, and Qingyao and I would have died."

"His willingness to let Qingyao bear his child shows that he is willing to protect Sheng Heng and the Gu family, which is an honor for us."

The room was quiet for a while.

"Wanqing, I just asked you what your plans are for the future."

"After all, you're still young, you have a long life ahead of you, and you need Xiao Mo's protection to help you resolve the Liang family's affairs, so why not..."

Gu Wanqing's voice became urgent, "Dad, what are you saying? How could I..."

"Wanqing, this is very important. Think about it carefully," Gu Chengyuan interrupted her.

"For you and for the Gu family, I need to create more bonds for Xiao Mo in the Gu family. This is the idea I had after seeing Xiao Mo's attitude towards Xiao Bao tonight."

"Alas, your father is old and can no longer protect you. After your father dies, all our old enemies will come knocking on our door."

Chen Mo was stunned.

I go.

This father-in-law…

Just as he was about to leave, the door opened, and Gu Wanqing ran out, bumping right into his arms. He instinctively held onto her shoulders.