Chapter 1406 Reason To Be Strong 2

Then, Xi Xiaye turned around to enter the elevator.

Inside Mu Yuchen’s office, Mu Lingshi pushed the door to enter, and from afar, she could see Mu Yuchen steeping tea on the sofa.

“Come over and sit.” Mu Yuchen hinted at the sofa across him and indicated for Mu Lingshi to sit.

With a nod, she walked over and sat down.

Mu Yuchen leisurely poured her a cup of flower tea while his lowered voice contained concern. “Are you okay with a little flower tea? Your sister-in-law said that you asked to go for a health checkup today. How have you been feeling?”

Mu Lingshi reached out to take the cup of tea. “I drink it all the time at home. It’s pretty good. I’ll go over later. Ah Mo went out to do something, so I’m waiting for him here and decided to come to chat with you.”

Then, she lowered her head and took a sip of the flower tea and paused before continuing, “Brother, Ah Mo’s already—”

However, before she could finish, Mu Yuchen already lifted a hand to stop her. He looked up quietly at her and said earnestly, “Your sister-in-law brought it up earlier. Since you’ve already decided on that, then do as you wish. Obey your heart. There will be many things that you’ll have to take on alone in time.

“In fact, Ah Mo’s a reliable person with foresight, so you can ask him if you’re not sure of anything. Lingshi, I have limited capabilities. When it comes to many things, I don’t want to influence your thoughts. I’m afraid there isn’t much I can do.”

When Mu Yuchen finished, Mu Lingshi immediately shook her head gently. Tears could not help but well up in her eyes as she felt moved. “No, Brother, you’ve done too much already. Let me handle the rest. I won’t let you and everyone else down.”

“It doesn’t matter if I’m disappointed or not as long as you do well.”

“Brother, we owe you too much! I’m sorry…I didn’t think that it would’ve been like this…Lingtian, he…I know you’re actually very sad, but I don’t know if…”

“It’s in the past now. Forget it.” Mu Yuchen lowered his gaze and silently drank his tea. “You are you, and Lingtian is Lingtian. I have always been very clear about that. I remember that from the moment I was sensible, Father, Mother, Grandfather, and Grandmother have taught me that no matter what happens, I have to take good care of my younger siblings. I have always believed in that and made it the standard.”

“Brother, thank you…If it weren’t for you, I’m afraid I…You know, when the incident with Lingtian first happened, I once felt a deep sense of loss and was dispirited for a long time, but I never dared to explode in front of you. I was afraid that you’d take it the wrong way. To me, Brother, you’re forever number one. Even Ah Mo has to stand in line. Because of you, Brother, I have a reason to be strong. Because I’m very clear that once you are struck down, we’d also…”

Upon hearing that, Mu Yuchen suddenly laughed out loud and served Mu Lingshi more tea. He smiled and said, “You mustn’t let Ah Mo hear this now. I’m happy to see the two of you blissful. In the past, I might not have known this principle, but since I married your sister-in-law, I’ve probably been influenced by her.”

Mu Lingshi smiled gladly too. She held the warm cup in her hand tightly, sighed, and said, “Yeah, even though Sister-in-law looks ordinary, she’s actually a very magical person. Even the reason I could let go and reconcile with Ah Mo was thanks to her. And to be honest, Brother, since you married her, you have changed a lot. In the past, I might not have dared face you like this, but now, you’ve become much calmer.”

“She’s a more sensitive person. Sometimes, she might not be as strong as you are.” When Mu Yuchen said this, he could not help but think of her when they first met…

“Who says so? I think that Sister-in-law is so much more excellent than I am, and only she can match you, Brother. Thankfully, it wasn’t Gu Lingsha. Otherwise, I’d have cried to death, and I wouldn’t have known whether to call you Brother or Brother-in-law!” Mu Lingshi said, and then cheekily shrugged as she said unhappily.

“From the start, it could never have been her. There is no otherwise!” Mu Yuchen shot her a side glance, but he also felt thankful at the same time. It was a blessing that they had not been happy back then. Otherwise, how could he have met Xiaye?

Mu Lingshi watched Mu Yuchen, and pursed her lips before smiling, “That’s why I say that we’re still the lucky ones. I’ve been thinking recently, to be a smart person and choose what’s best for us. Brother, do you think that I’m…?”

“I can only say that you’ve truly grown and can take things on by yourself. That way, if you can really think that way, I’ll worry less from now on,” Mu Yuchen said.

Mu Lingshi was stunned for a moment, then she nodded gently. “I understand, Brother! I’ll leave now then. Ah Mo might already be waiting for me downstairs.”

…

When she walked out of Glory World Corporation, she could spot Ah Mo waiting by the car from a distance. Mu Lingshi quickly got into the car and they went straight to the hospital.

They had an appointment with the doctor, so the checkup could be done as soon as they reached, and the whole process was quick. After about an hour, it was done.

Underneath the tree outside the hospital entrance, Mu Lingshi was looking at the photo in hand while her face brimmed with faint joy. The child was quite healthy. Compared to before, it seemed to have grown quite a bit.

She looked at it for a while, then slowly kept the photo away, but before she could look up, she already felt someone moving closer to her. She quickly glanced up and Gu Qiwu’s frail figure greeted her sight.

“How is it you?” Mu Lingshi immediately frowned.

Gu Qiwu wore a black coat. Even underneath this faint, warm sun, you could seem to notice a hint of sickly pallidness on his pale face.

Mu Lingshi did not forget that he had been hurt from before.

Gu Qiwu did not answer as he just silently looked at Gu Lingshi for a while, then looked up at the warm winter sun. After a while, he said in a lowered voice, “Let’s find a place to sit.” Then, he walked ahead.

Mu Lingshi seemed to also remember that not too far away ahead was a coffee shop. She slowly turned around and watched as Gu Qiwu gradually walked away. Then, she took a deep breath and pulled out her phone to send Ah Mo a message before following after him.

The coffee shop was less than 100 meters away. The father and daughter walked in and found a quiet corner to sit down.