My girlfriend isn't as cute as me.

The nurses at the station guided Lin Jiu to the rest area to prevent her from blocking the entrance to the delivery room.

Lin Jiu sat down in the rest area, but her bottom felt like it had been hit by a needle. She couldn't help but stand up after a while. She spun around in place, but after realizing that she was disturbing others, she sat back down.

"Should we really name it Huaqiang...?"

Lin Jiu held his head in his hands, deep in thought, his pupils trembling violently. He thought it would be better to call him Lin Hugua than this name.

I always feel that if my child is named Huaqiang, no matter where he goes, people will ask him if he wants to buy melons.

"..."

Lin Jiu took out her phone and called her mother.

His name was given to him by his mother; perhaps it would be better to discuss it with her.

Besides, I need to inform my parents about Yuting's delivery.

"Mom, it's me, Lin Jiu."

The call connected, Lin Jiu said instinctively.

However, there was no response on the other end of the phone, so Lin Jiu thought the signal might be bad and went to the window. After confirming several times that the phone had a signal, Lin Jiu tried calling out a few times, but still there was no response.

Just as Lin Jiu was worried that something had happened to her mother, the phone suddenly went dead.

"Aba aba aba aba..."

Lin Jiu stood there, caught in a dilemma, unsure of what to do.

The two most important women in his life happened to be in trouble at the same time.

Childbirth is a very dangerous thing, and it's definitely not like in a TV drama where it just happens in one scene.

If I had to choose between Wang Yuting and my mother, then… damn it! How could I possibly choose so easily! Disloyal and unfilial, unworthy of being a father, unworthy of being a son, unworthy of being a husband, I can't choose either one.

"What should I do?!"

Lin Jiu squatted on the ground, holding his head in his hands. Suddenly, he remembered that his father, Wang Yuan, had once told him: when you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, don't hesitate to ask him and Mo Xiao for help.

That's right, now is not the time to be stubborn for the sake of saving face.

Since I am overwhelmed with the task, I will seek help from reliable people.

Lin Jiu rallied her spirits and picked up her phone to call Wang Yuan, but Mo Xiao called at that very moment. Well, it was alright; although Mo Xiao's mother was usually quite boisterous, she was very serious about important matters.

"mom!"

Lin Jiu held the phone and shouted, as if grasping at a lifeline.

"Hey~ I'm here."

Mo Xiao's tone was incredibly cheerful, completely unlike that of an adult, making one seriously question her mental age.

"Mom, listen to me! I just called Mom, and she answered, but she hasn't answered me at all!" Lin Jiu said anxiously. A passerby nearby tilted their head in confusion, looking puzzled.

"Oh, don't worry about that. Your mother just sent me a text message. I understand the general situation, let me translate it for you."

Mo Xiao coughed softly on the other end of the phone, as if clearing her throat, and spoke in a captivatingly beautiful broadcast voice: "Lin Jiu actually called me on her own initiative. Could something have happened? Is she facing some difficulties? How should I respond? Oh no, I've been thinking about this for so long without realizing it. Long phone calls are expensive. Lin Jiu is always so frugal; at least I should be the one making the call. Wait, what should I say to her if I call? No, I need to ask someone first what to do in this situation—Xiao Jiu, your mother is really funny. Can I tease her?"

After finishing the translation, Mo Xiao asked Lin Jiu for permission to flirt with Xia Mei.

Lin Jiu plopped down on the floor, clutching his head. He suddenly remembered that his mother was a woman who was particularly bad at expressing herself verbally. Or rather, he really wanted to ask Mo Xiao how he could decipher so much meaning from Xia Mei's text messages. Given Xia Mei's habits, text messages were always very brief, just a few words, or even just a few symbols. This couldn't be explained by Morse code. Could Mo Xiao be a superhuman? Mind reading?

"I'm just an ordinary housewife," Mo Xiao chuckled on the phone.

"You've seen right through me!" Lin Jiu couldn't help but shout back.

"..."

Lin Jiu noticed the gazes around him, and only then did he remember that he was in a hospital and couldn't be too loud, so he quickly apologized to the people around him.

"Xiao Jiu, are you in the hospital right now?" Mo Xiao asked.

"Yes, Yuting is now... Ah!" Lin Jiu suddenly realized that he hadn't considered things enough. He and Wang Yuting didn't have a legally recognized relationship. If something went wrong during Wang Yuting's delivery, in the worst-case scenario, should they save the mother or the child? No one except Wang Yuting's parents could make that decision for her, not even Lin Jiu; it wouldn't have legal authority.

Lin Jiu quickly shouted into the phone, "Mom, listen to me."

"Don't panic, young man, what's the rush? I've calculated the days, and I figured it would be around in a day or two, but it's impossible to be 100% sure it's the due date. Some babies come out early, while others stay in their mother's arms for a week, and that's the most agonizing." Mo Xiao, having been through it all herself and suffered a lot when giving birth to Yu Ting, said confidently, "I've had your dad go over there. Don't worry, if anything happens... you're still young." Mo Xiao's tone suddenly turned serious.

"I know."

Lin Jiu knew, of course.

He had considered the worst-case scenario: sacrificing himself to ensure the safety of Wang Yuting and their child. But Wang Yuting refused that choice. She had probably seen through his intentions long ago, which was why she sternly ordered him to put the Clow Cards away.

Lin Jiu put her phone away, propped herself up from the floor, and sat down on a chair in the rest area.

He closed his eyes, clasped his hands together, and prayed for Wang Yuting.

Lin Jiu did not believe in God.

If God truly exists, why didn't his past prayers receive a response? Since realizing this, he no longer believed in God's existence; he only believed in himself. Whether he struggled or simply gritted his teeth and lived on, it was all his own decision. None of this has anything to do with God. Don't so easily steal the fruits of human effort and labor—you thief!

Lin Jiu was reflecting on the patience Wang Yuting had shown for the child over the past 279 days, and everything he had done for her. He believed in himself and in Wang Yuting's efforts during this time; these things felt more real than blind prayer.

There won't be any problems.

Mother and child will definitely be safe.

Lin Jiu clenched his fists, trying to suppress the unease and fear in his heart, erasing all those terrifying possibilities. He didn't want to think about the worst possible outcome; he was afraid that if he actually thought about it, those bad things would happen. He preferred to imagine himself raising children in the future, not just taking care of the baby, but also taking care of Wang Yuting, the older child. Compared to losing the two most important people in his life, Lin Jiu suddenly felt that the issues of the child's education, upbringing, housing, and finding a partner for the child in the future all became so simple.

When Wang Yuan arrived at the obstetrics and gynecology ward rest area, he saw Lin Jiu sitting there, looking troubled and anxious. He suddenly felt that Lin Jiu had matured a lot; his thin back had become more upright, and much of his childishness had faded. It seemed that he had become an adult overnight. But then again, Lin Jiu now had to shoulder the weight of his family. If his shoulders didn't become stronger, how could he move forward?

Are Ms. Wang's family members here?

"exist!"

Lin Jiu jumped up from the chair as quickly as a rocket and rushed over.

"The baby was born safely." The nurse gave a reassuring smile.

"Okay, okay, thank you very much." Lin Jiu felt like half her soul was about to float away, and asked anxiously, "So, how is the child's mother? Is she alright?"

"Don't worry, mother and child are safe."

The nurse's response eased Lin Jiu's tense nerves. He felt like his whole body was falling apart, and he almost lost his balance. He quickly raised his hand to lean against the wall to calm the dizzying sensation and maintain his breathing rhythm.

"Um, are you alright?" the nurse asked with concern.

"I'm fine, I'm just relieved, that's great... that's great." Lin Jiu's eyes welled up with tears, and he unconsciously wiped them with the back of his hand. "Where's my child?"

"Father of the child, please don't worry, the child is fine."

The nurse wasn't surprised, because she already knew about the relationship between Lin Jiu and Wang Yuting.

Of course, she was indeed shocked when she first learned about the situation.

Congratulations, it's a healthy baby girl.

"Thank you, thank you—"

Lin Jiu carefully took the swaddled baby from the nurse's arms, holding the baby in her arms to protect her.

The baby's eyes were still half-closed, and she had more hair than Lin Jiu had imagined. Her tiny hands rose from her swaddling clothes, clenched into two little fists, as if she were ready for battle—in that respect, she did resemble the child's mother. She had been crying, but in Lin Jiu's arms, she gradually quieted down, her breathing becoming even.

"Now you can go see the child's mother. Please be careful while walking, and don't fall." The nurse couldn't help but laugh when she saw Lin Jiu's still somewhat bewildered look. Many parents have this expression when they first meet their child.

"Ok."

Lin Jiu carefully carried the baby into the delivery room, her gaze meeting Wang Yuting's as she looked towards the door.

Wang Yuting's face was pale, a weak smile played on her lips, her lips trembled slightly, and her eyes were full of love.

Lin Jiu held the child next to Wang Yuting, and Wang Yuting gently supported the child's back and head with the crook of her arm.

"Finally... I've met you."

Wang Yuting raised her right hand and gently placed it on the swaddling clothes.

The baby slowly opened his eyes, pressed his little hand to his lips, and stared blankly at his mother.

"Yuting, you've worked so hard. These past few days have really been tough for you."

Lin Jiu placed his other hand on the back of Yu Ting's hand and slowly took her hand in his.

"Haha... I didn't give up, not even at the very end."

Wang Yuting smiled weakly, her right thumb tightly held by her baby's little hand. Feeling the baby's touch, she almost cried out, choking back tears, "That's great... I didn't give up, that's great."

Lin Jiu stayed by the mother and child's side. He smiled and felt relieved and at ease after seeing that they were both safe.

A new member of the Lin family.

This little adventure team welcomes new friends.

Many challenges await them in the future: caring for their child, becoming qualified parents, accompanying their child's growth, and countless adventures line up to greet them. But for now, all they need to do is enjoy their happiness.

"Huh? What are you doing standing here?"

Mo Xiao looked at her husband with curiosity.

Wang Yuan turned around and saw that his wife and mother-in-law had come over together.

To be precise, it was Mo Xiao who broke into Xia Mei's company, pushed open the conference room door, and kidnapped Xia Mei in front of all the company employees. Secretary Liang barely managed to persuade the employees not to call the police and clean up the mess left by Mo Xiao; otherwise, Mo Xiao would be taken to the station by the police for a reprimand, and Wang Yuan might even have to bail her out.

Mo Xiao explained the situation to Xia Mei in the car, and Xia Mei finally understood why Lin Jiu had taken the initiative to call her.

Under these circumstances, Xia Mei had no interest in work and simply followed along.

How are the child and mother doing?

Xia Mei asked nervously.

Wang Yuan slowly opened his eyes wide.

After learning about Xia Mei's character, it's truly rare to hear her say something so fluently.

In fact, Xia Mei kept repeating this phrase to herself during the entire car ride.

"Mother and baby are both safe and healthy; it's a baby girl."

Wang Yuan specifically went to the nurses' station to inquire and even showed his ID card to prove that he was Wang Yuting's father.

"Then why aren't you going over there? What are you standing here for?"

Mo Xiao was an impatient person. Upon hearing that her granddaughter was safe and sound, she immediately wanted to rush over. As for her daughter? Oh dear, you must have had a hard time giving birth! Now get out of my way, where's my granddaughter! Where's my big granddaughter! I'm finally a grandmother!

"Don't rush."