They wanted you to divorce and leave, but you became a rich woman's dream man.

Chapter 391 Li Ya Gives Birth
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Li Ya's due date is approaching day by day, and the atmosphere at home is filled with tension and anticipation.

The afternoon sun lazily filtered through the sheer curtains, casting its light on the soft carpet in the living room.

Li Ya sat on the sofa, her hands unconsciously stroking her high, protruding belly, humming an off-key lullaby, as if telling the baby in her womb about the wonders of the world.

Suddenly, a sharp pain struck, and Li Ya's expression changed drastically. Large beads of sweat instantly seeped from her forehead and slid down her cheeks.

She looked around frantically, her voice trembling and choked with sobs, and cried out, "Gao Jun, my water broke, I think I'm going into labor!"

At this moment, Gao Jun rushed into the living room and saw Li Ya's pale face and panicked appearance. His heart ached instantly.

Gao Junqiang calmed himself down, stepped forward and held Li Ya's hand tightly, gently comforting her: "Don't be afraid, I'm here. We'll go to the hospital right away."

With that, he turned and hurried back to his room, grabbing the maternity bag he had prepared beforehand. He then helped Li Ya and carefully moved her towards the garage.

He walked slowly and cautiously, afraid that the slightest bump would make Li Ya feel even worse.

Throughout the journey, Gao Jun gripped the steering wheel tightly with both hands, driving the car both fast and steadily.

He kept glancing through the rearview mirror to check on Li Ya in the back seat, muttering, "If you're in a lot of pain, just grab my hand. We'll be at the hospital soon. Hang in there a little longer."

Li Ya bit her lower lip until it almost bled, and beads of sweat rolled down her forehead. She endured the waves of intense pain from contractions and weakly nodded, "Yes, I know. Focus on driving."

The car sped to the hospital, where Ye Xiaowei was already waiting anxiously at the entrance.

She was thin, with red-rimmed eyes, and paced back and forth nervously, clutching the hem of her clothes with both hands.

Upon seeing Gao Jun help Li Ya out of the car, she immediately rushed forward, reaching out to help support her, her voice trembling with tears: "Mom, how are you? Why all this suddenly!"

Li Ya forced a smile and reassured her, "Xiaowei, Mom is fine, it just hurts a little, don't worry."

Gao Jun quickly found medical staff, and Li Ya was soon placed on a trolley and rushed to the delivery room.

Ye Xiaowei followed closely beside her, holding Li Ya's hands tightly as if trying to transfer her strength to her, and kept saying, "Mom, don't be afraid, it will be over soon."

The delivery room door slowly closed, and the red light came on, ruthlessly separating Gao Jun and Ye Xiaowei outside.

Ye Xiaowei stood at the door, her eyes vacant yet filled with anxiety, her feet seemingly rooted to the spot, unable to move an inch.

She clasped her hands together in front of her chest, silently praying for her mother and younger brother to be safe. Occasionally, she would stand on tiptoe and peer through the crack in the door, trying to catch a glimpse of what was happening inside the delivery room.
Sometimes he would press his ear against the door, hold his breath, and try to hear the sounds inside.

"Why is there still no news? I hope Mom is alright. It's been so long." She muttered, her eyes brimming with tears, her lower lip almost bleeding from being bitten.

Gao Jun was in no better shape. His face was solemn, his brows were furrowed into a deep frown, and his eyes were fixed on the door of the delivery room. He dared not look away for a moment, as if he could protect Li Ya and her child by keeping his eyes on them.

The corridor was quiet, with only the ticking of the clock on the wall, each sound striking the heart.

Before long, Zhou Shumei, Xiao Huiyu, He Xinyi, and Xu Yuqian arrived, panting heavily. Zhou Shumei, carrying a thermos, was flushed and her hair was disheveled. She asked, "We came as soon as we got the news. How is Li Ya? How long has she been inside?"

Gao Jun shook his head wearily, "It was just taken in, and there's still no news."

Xiao Huiyu stepped forward and comforted her, "Don't be too anxious, childbirth takes time."

Several people stood around the entrance to the delivery room, the atmosphere so heavy it was suffocating.

Ye Xiaowei could no longer hold back and burst into tears, sobbing uncontrollably.

Gao Jun knew that Li Ya was Ye Xiaowei's everything.

This was also the first time Ye Xiaowei witnessed Li Ya giving birth.

So she immediately hugged her tenderly and gently comforted her, "Silly girl, don't cry. Medical conditions are so good now, your mother and baby will definitely be safe and sound. You have to trust the doctor."

This scene stunned Zhou Shumei and the others.

Zhou Shumei looked at Xiao Huiyu: "Could it be that Gao Jun, that bastard, has a daughter with Li Ya?"

Xiao Huiyu nodded, seemingly confirming this guess.

He Xinyi seemed to understand as well.

She silently handed over a tissue, her eyes also reddening, and whispered, "Xiaowei, let's not scare ourselves."

Time seemed to stand still, each second stretched out infinitely, driving people to the brink of madness.

Suddenly, a heart-wrenching scream came from the delivery room. Ye Xiaowei trembled, her face turned pale, and she was about to rush into the delivery room when Gao Jun grabbed her with lightning speed.

"Weiwei, don't be impulsive. Going in now will only make things worse. The doctors and nurses are here; they know what to do." Gao Jun's voice trembled slightly, and his forehead was covered in sweat. He was just as anxious as anyone else.

After what seemed like an eternity, the delivery room door finally opened slowly.

The nurse came out carrying a swaddled baby, a relieved smile on her face: "Li Ya's family member, she gave birth! It's a boy, and both mother and child are safe!"

The hearts that had been hanging in suspense finally settled down with a thud.

Gao Jun was the first to rush forward, his eyes fixed on the baby in the swaddling clothes. His eyes instantly welled up with tears, and he murmured, "That's wonderful, thank you for your hard work."

Ye Xiaowei also squeezed forward, and looking at the baby's wrinkled little face, a complex feeling welled up in her heart.

At first, it was pure joy, like the warm spring sun piercing through the haze and dispelling long-standing worries.

Her eyes welled up with tears, and she thought to herself, "Thank God, Mom is safe and sound, and my brother arrived safely. From now on, our family will be more lively, and we will have another dear and beloved person."

This joy was like a flood breaking through a dam, overwhelming her tense nerves and making her unable to resist reaching out to touch the little one's face.

But the moment her fingertips touched the swaddling clothes, she caught a glimpse of the tenderness and doting in Gao Jun's eyes as he looked at the child. Her heart felt as if it had been gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and a bittersweet feeling quickly spread through her.

Ye Xiaowei had also fantasized about having a child with Gao Junsheng.

She had kept it hidden in her heart for a long time, never daring to reveal it, and had never said it to Li Ya. Now, seeing that his heart and eyes were full of his newborn brother and his weak mother, Ye Xiaowei felt a little lonely, as if she had become an outsider.

She silently withdrew her hand, took a small step back, lowered her eyes, and hid the loneliness in them.

In his eyes, I'm still just a little girl, and all the kindness he showed me was probably just because of my mother.

Thinking this, Ye Xiaowei felt as if her heart was filled with lead, heavy and uneasy.

The nurse took the baby for a check-up, while Gao Jun quickly walked into the delivery room to accompany Li Ya.

Li Ya lay on the hospital bed, her face as pale as paper, her lips bloodless, and her hair soaked with sweat, sticking messily to her cheeks.

Seeing Gao Jun enter, she forced a smile and weakly asked, "Gao Jun, where's the child?"

Gao Jun walked quickly to the bedside, took her hand, rubbed it against his cheek, and said softly, "I just took him to get checked out. The little one is very healthy. You've suffered."

Before long, everyone filed into the ward.

Zhou Shumei opened the thermos and ladled out a bowl of steaming, fragrant chicken soup. "Li Ya, drink some chicken soup while it's hot to nourish yourself."

Li Ya tried to sit up, but the movement pulled at her wound, causing her to gasp in pain.

Seeing this, Gao Jun quickly stepped forward and gently helped her up, carefully adjusting the pillows so that she could lean on them comfortably.

Xiao Huiyu brought the child to Li Ya's side and said with a smile, "Look at this little guy, his eyebrows and eyes are exactly like yours. He will definitely grow up to be a handsome young man."

Li Ya looked at the child with eyes full of love and doting. She reached out and gently touched the child's cheek. The little guy seemed to sense it and moved his little hand, which made everyone chuckle.

He Xinyi and Xu Yuqian stood to the side, praising the child one after another, and the atmosphere in the ward was as warm as the spring sunshine.

Ye Xiaowei stood in the corner, quietly watching this scene, her eyes involuntarily welling up with tears again.

Zhou Shumei noticed her unusual behavior and quietly pulled her out of the ward.

"Xiaowei, what's wrong? If you're upset, tell your aunt." Ye Xiaowei sniffed, trying to appear calm, and forced a smile: "Aunt Zhou, I'm fine. It's just that seeing how happy Mom is now makes me a little emotional."

Zhou Shumei put her arm around her shoulder and said earnestly, "Silly girl, you should be happy that your mother is happy. From now on, you will still be a good mother and daughter, good sisters, just with a little one to love together. Gao Jun will also take care of you. Don't overthink it."

Ye Xiaowei nodded silently, inwardly cursing her own petty thoughts and trying to suppress those inappropriate feelings, reminding herself that she should be happy for her family at this moment.

Back in the ward, the child was being carefully held in Gao Jun's arms and was sleeping soundly.

Looking at everyone, Li Ya said gratefully, "Thanks to you all, I really don't know what I would have done if you hadn't been with me today."

Gao Jun chimed in, "Yes, with you guys around, I feel much more at ease."

However, Ye Xiaowei's inner turmoil did not subside.

Amidst the joyful and harmonious atmosphere of everyone, her heart felt as if it had been torn in two. One half rejoiced at the safety of her mother and younger brother, while the other half gradually succumbed to Gao Jun's gentle actions, struggling painfully because she could not possess his love exclusively.

As night fell, the ward became much quieter, and Li Ya and her child were fast asleep.

Ye Xiaowei sat alone on a bench in the hospital corridor, hugging her knees and staring blankly ahead.

It felt like two little people were arguing fiercely inside her. One voice was saying, "Give up. He's Mom's lover. You can't be so selfish."

But another voice cried out: "I truly love him, why should I back down?"

Gao Jun came out of the ward and saw Ye Xiaowei's lonely and forlorn figure, a pang of pity rising in his heart. He slowly walked over and sat down beside her, asking softly, "Weiwei, why aren't you resting?"

Ye Xiaowei looked up at Gao Jun's handsome and familiar face, tears welling up in her eyes. She choked out, "Gao Jun, my heart is in turmoil. I know this is wrong, but I can't control my feelings. I don't want to see you being so good to Mom and my brother. I want you to be good to me alone. I know it's selfish, but I really love you."

Gao Jun was slightly taken aback; he had actually already noticed Ye Xiaowei's pain.

His heart clenched.

Gao Jun gently held Ye Xiaowei's hand and said tenderly, "Weiwei, don't talk about yourself like that. Your feelings are not wrong. You are a kind and lovely girl. How could I blame you? Actually, I love you too. This love is different from my love for my mother, but it is just as deep. You have a very important place in my heart, and I will not leave you."

Upon hearing Gao Jun's words, Ye Xiaowei's eyes were filled with surprise and disbelief. She asked tremblingly, "Are you telling the truth? Do you really love me?"

Gao Jun looked at her and nodded seriously: "It's true, Xiaowei. It's just that our relationship is very special, and we need to handle this feeling more carefully."

Tears welled up in Ye Xiaowei's eyes, but this time they were tears of emotion and joy. She leaned on Gao Jun's shoulder and whispered, "I'm so afraid you'll hate me and drive me away."

Gao Jun gently hugged her and said, "No, silly girl. We'll face this together, okay? But Mom just gave birth, so we need to take good care of her and your brother first. We can't let her know what we're thinking, and we can't let her get hurt."

Ye Xiaowei raised her head and nodded firmly: "Yes, I know, I will control my emotions."

Gao Jun gently stroked Ye Xiaowei's hair and said softly, "Weiwei, you may have a tough time during this period. You should keep these feelings in your heart. But I will always be there for you, whether you are happy or sad."

Ye Xiaowei raised her head slightly, looked into Gao Jun's eyes, and said softly, "I understand, Brother Jun, but sometimes I'm still afraid, afraid that all of this is just a dream, afraid that one day you will suddenly change your mind."

Gao Jun gently pinched the tip of her nose and said affectionately, "No, Xiaowei. I'm not the kind of person who is easily swayed. Do you remember the first time we met? From that moment on, you were like a unique star, shining with a different kind of light in my heart."

A blush crept onto Ye Xiaowei's face. Recalling their first meeting, she said shyly, "How could I forget? I thought you were a rather serious person back then, but I never expected things to turn out like this..."

After saying that, he left the hospital with Ye Xiaowei.

We arrived at an open space.

“We haven’t gone on a date together in a long time, let’s treat this as a date for just the two of us,” Gao Jun suggested.

Ye Xiaowei was pleased to hear this.

She took Gao Jun's hand and said, "Actually, I feel both happy and sad today. I don't know if I'm being too selfish."

“I understand,” Gao Jun immediately comforted him.

(End of this chapter)