With global currency devaluation, I'll wear these back and take my whole family flying!

"Tsk, what's wrong with you today?" Jiang Ran glared at Shi Jingming, looking puzzled. "Why are you always so pessimistic?"

Shi Jingming took a deep breath: "I was thinking of Xing, putting in so much effort and thought, only to end up getting a 'friend zone' card. Isn't he the one who's upset?"

"Not every pursuit will eventually bear fruit. You can't just give up because you're afraid of failure, can you?"

"Hey, you two, stop arguing!" Shen Xing quickly spoke up, looking at Shi Jingming, "Are you angry with me?"

Shi Jingming crossed his arms and leaned back on the sofa: "I'm not angry."

"You're not angry yet? Your head's practically steaming!" Jiang Ran pouted.

Shen Xing was slightly touched. Whether it was Jiang Ran's support or Jing Ming's anger, it was all out of concern and care from his friends, and he was very moved.

"Then I'll go by myself. I'll come back to find you guys after I'm done. I'll treat you guys to Shuiyunjian today. It's been so long since we've gone out together."

"Come on, we're already here." Jiang Ran stood up, giving Shi Jingming a playful kick. "Let's go, who are you trying to impress with that sour face?"

Shi Jingming sighed. Although he was unhappy, he still obediently stood up: "It's my birthday too. I'll pick one for myself and let Xing pay for it."

Shen Xing smiled upon hearing this: "Okay, pick whatever you like, as long as you're happy."

"I have to finish this coffee, it's ridiculously expensive." Shi Jingming belatedly realized that he had picked up the latte and gulped it down in two mouthfuls.

*

hospital.

Shen Ci ate breakfast and rushed over. Today, Xi Xi was to be discharged from the observation room after 24 hours of observation, and she had to see her as soon as possible.

When she arrived at the ward, Uncle Yang was already there before her.

"Uncle Yang, you're here way too early!" Shen Ci said with a surprised look.

Mr. Yang laughed heartily, "I have a meeting at ten o'clock this morning, so I have to come and see the baby early."

Yan's mother was overjoyed. Although her son was in jail, he still had a big boss like Boss Yang who continued to take care of his wife and children. That's a true friend.

"Mr. Yang even brought a high-end stroller and crib. Oh, I had already prepared them at home and was thinking of picking them up today. You've really gone to a lot of trouble, Mr. Yang," Yan's mother said warmly.

"Auntie, please don't be so polite with me. Xizi and I have been like brothers for so many years, we're practically brothers. Just call me Xiao Yang."

"Alright, alright, Xiao Yang, you and Aci are Xizi's most valued friends."

Seeing that it was almost time, Wang Zhaoning called to Yan's mother, "Mom, it's almost time. Go ask the doctor if Xixi has been discharged from the observation room yet? I still haven't seen her."

Yan's mother clapped her hands: "Oh, that's right! The baby was born yesterday and went straight to the observation room. You haven't even had a proper look at the baby yet. I'll go ask right now."

Taking the opportunity, Boss Yang turned to the side and whispered in Shen Ci's ear, "Is this old lady well-behaved?"

Shen Ci looked at Boss Yang in surprise: "How did you know, Uncle Yang?"

Mr. Yang smiled smugly: "Is there anything I don't know? Your brother's younger brother is no pushover. This old lady has lost her backbone, so she'll definitely listen to her youngest son."

Shen Ci gave a heartfelt thumbs up: "Uncle Yang, you're absolutely right. But don't worry, I'm here. At least for now, the old lady is on my sister-in-law's side."

Boss Yang immediately understood that Shen Ci must have brainwashed the old lady.

“Okay, your brother’s group has a lot of business cooperation, so I can keep an eye on the company. If Yan Wentao makes any move to target the company, it will definitely involve our cooperation. We can deal with it immediately.”

Seeing Uncle Yang's smile, Shen Ci felt reassured.

At least she wasn't fighting alone; with Uncle Yang by her side to help her brother protect everything, she suddenly felt more confident.

Before long, the nurse pushed Xixi, who had just come out of the observation room, into the ward. Yan's mother followed behind happily, waving her arms and legs: "Oh my, my little granddaughter, my little baby Xixi, is so cute! Let Grandma see her."

"Auntie, let's take a look at your sister-in-law first."

"Yes, yes, let Zhao Ning see her first." Mother Yan excitedly picked up the tiny Xi Xi and carefully handed her to Wang Zhao Ning: "Zhao Ning, look, her eyebrows and eyes are like yours, and her mouth and nose are like Xi Zi's. Our Xi Xi will definitely be a great beauty when she grows up!"

Wang Zhaoning held her swaddled daughter, who was sleeping with her eyes closed, unaffected by her grandmother's constant chatter.

Just looking at it made Wang Zhaoning's nose tingle, and tears immediately streamed down her face.

"Oh dear Zhao Ning, why are you crying?" Yan's mother nervously pulled out two tissues to wipe Wang Zhao Ning's tears, but she herself was moved and her eyes also reddened: "Let's not cry, okay? The baby is safe, and you are safe too. Our family will be reunited when Xi Zi comes out."

Wang Zhaoning nodded, her voice choked with emotion.

The nurse chimed in, "The baby is perfectly healthy and has no problems. We recommend that the mother continue breastfeeding if she has enough milk. Of course, formula milk is also very nutritious these days, so it's up to you to decide."

“Breast milk, our breast milk.” Mother Yan looked at Zhao Ning and said, “Zhao Ning had plenty of milk when she gave birth to Xu Xu. Our Xi Xi also drinks breast milk. Mom will make you nutritious meals every day to help with lactation.”

This topic made Mr. Yang and Duanduan in the room a little awkward. Wang Zhaoning suppressed a laugh and reminded her, "Mom, let's not talk about this now."

Yan's mother was taken aback for a moment before she realized what she meant: "Oh dear, I'm so sorry."

Mr. Yang smiled and shook his head.

Just then, there was a gentle knock on the ward door, and a doctor wearing gold-rimmed glasses and a white coat walked in carrying a folder.

Shen Ci was taken aback when he saw the person.

It's him?

The person I bumped into in the hallway yesterday was wearing casual clothes yesterday, but today they were wearing a white coat, the kind only doctors wear.

"Dr. Gao." The young nurse greeted him with a sweet smile, her eyes shining even brighter.

Gao Zhan nodded, not looking at anyone else in the room, but instead focusing his gaze on Wang Zhaoning on the hospital bed: "How are you feeling today, Mother? Is there anything uncomfortable?"

Wang Zhaoning gently shook her head: "No, I'm in good spirits, and I slept well last night."

Gao Zhan made two marks on the notebook, then walked to the bedside and gestured for Wang Zhaoning to lift the blanket.

He raised his hand and gently pressed on several spots on Wang Zhaoning's abdomen: "Does it hurt?"

"A little."

"There's nothing seriously wrong, no lumps, and the pain is mild. The first week after childbirth is crucial, so rest well to minimize any damage to your body."

As he spoke, Gao Zhan reached out and covered Wang Zhaoning with the blanket.

Looking at Gao Zhan's handsome face and his interactions with Wang Zhaoning, Yan's mother felt a sudden alarm bell ring in her mind!