The handsome guy next door loves to flirt.

"Ah Shu, will they be in trouble?" Xu Ruo asked worriedly. Her father was good to her, but he wasn't so good to his subordinates when they made mistakes.

"Don't overthink it. He definitely won't fight like you do. You're a mother now, so don't be so impulsive. Get some sleep, rest well, and take good care of the baby. Otherwise, your dad will be even angrier at Mingyuan. Don't worry about them. Maybe he'll go out and discuss your wedding. Get married before your belly gets too big, otherwise it won't be good for your and the baby's reputation." Yun Shu guessed. It was too late to get angry now. At most, she'd get a few scoldings outside. Next, Xu Yang would definitely ask Mingyuan about their wedding date.

"I wasn't even ready to get married, and now I'm suddenly a mom? Waaah, I don't want to be a haggard housewife!" Xu Ruo was about to cry her eyes out. She was only twenty-four years old and hadn't even prepared for marriage before becoming a mother. How was she supposed to live a carefree life after that?

"Alright! If you're pregnant, cherish it. They won't let you abort the child. Focus on your pregnancy and be a good mother in the future," he said with a smile, tucking one of her hands under the blanket.

The two men outside stared at each other blankly, but in the end Mingyuan gave in, since he was in the wrong.

"Tell me! What happened? How did Xu Ru get beaten up?" Xu Yang finally asked the crucial question out of desperation.

“I… that woman is my mother. She knew that Xu Ruo was my girlfriend. She was tricked by Mi Yue into going there to cause trouble. Xu Ruo and her got into a fight. I arrived too late.”

"Was it your mother who brought people over? Mi Yue? Who? Has a grudge against A Ruo?" Xu Yang frowned. His daughter had a fiery temper and had offended quite a few people outside.

"No, she was our neighbor when we were little. She moved away and I never saw her again. She just suddenly appeared..." Mingyuan said the rest with some embarrassment.

"She's also a woman who likes you?" That's Aruo's rival in love.

"I really have never seen that person before. My mom said he was my neighbor when I was a child. I don't even know if people are square or round. He just suddenly appeared and started picking a fight with Xu Ruo."

"Mi Yue, isn't she? I'll remember that name. What about your mother? Should you handle it or should I?" Xu Yang looked at Ming Yuan very seriously, not at all like the usually cheerful uncle.

"No need, I've already taken care of it. I've made her leave Nancheng, and she won't hurt Xu Ruo again!"

Xu Yang had no objection after hearing what she said. After all, she was Mingyuan's mother. Even if Mingyuan was angry with her and didn't want to acknowledge her, that woman had given birth to Mingyuan. It was fine to let her leave Nancheng. There was no need to deal with her anymore. If he acted too ruthlessly, Mingyuan would have objections, which would affect his relationship with his daughter in the future. However, he would never let Mi Yue go!

"Alright, since you've already dealt with it, then forget it. After all, she's your mother. And... when do you plan to marry my Aruo?" It seems the only option right now is for them to get married sooner rather than later, to avoid Xu Ruo being slandered for being pregnant out of wedlock, which would also implicate his grandson in the future and make him a child born out of wedlock.

"Let's do it in two months, after Xu Ruo's pregnancy has stabilized and her belly won't be too big. She once said she wanted to wear a beautiful wedding dress, so I'll have someone design one during this time." Mingyuan thought it would be best for Xu Ruo to get married when she was three months pregnant, otherwise he was afraid that she might bump into something on the wedding day. It would give him time to design a wedding dress, and he was determined to spend a lot of money to have the most beautiful dress designed for Xu Ruo.

Seeing that Mingyuan was very measured in his words and actions, Xu Yang felt a little relieved, realizing that he hadn't misjudged him. He said, "Alright! It's good that the young man is willing to take responsibility for what he's done." Xu Yang then switched back to his harmless and kind face.

Mingyuan's eye twitched. He had always known Xu Yang was called a smiling tiger, and today he experienced it firsthand. Sure enough, the rumors were true. Now, his expression was completely different from the seasoned and serious one he had just displayed.

After they finished talking, they went inside and found that Xu Ruo was already asleep. Yun Shu was about to come out when Ming Yuan stayed to keep Xu Ruo company.

Xu Yang knew that what Xu Ruo wanted most at this moment was this man, so he simply let him stay. He went home and asked the maid to come and take care of Xu Ruo and bring over her daily necessities. After all, Mingyuan had to go to work during the day, and Xu Ruo needed to stay in the hospital for a week to protect her pregnancy.

After Yun Shu left, she went back to work. Only Ming Yuan remained in the ward. Looking at this impulsive, silly woman, who was usually so energetic, suddenly lying pale on the hospital bed, he felt uneasy and fearful, realizing he had almost lost her and their child.

The child came suddenly and almost died. Later, he married Xu Ruo and had his own family. He was abandoned in an orphanage as a child and was very lonely. He was quiet and handsome, so he was often beaten, once even unconscious. So when Xu Ruo was beaten by that woman, he kicked her hard without thinking, showing no mercy, and then regretted not kicking her harder.

Even after being adopted by his uncle, his uncle was often away from home, leaving only two servants in the house. It was cold and quiet, so he never celebrated holidays because no one was there to celebrate his birthday with; he was incredibly bored. The only holiday he remembered was Valentine's Day. This was influenced by his ex-girlfriend. She was a beautiful woman, but she was too ambitious, relying on her youth and beauty to try and climb the social ladder. He dumped her after a short time together.

Meeting Xu Ruo was quite unexpected. This woman, who had bumped into his car twice, was arrogant and rude, yet somehow she caught his eye. Perhaps it was her boldness, her loyalty, or her ability to love and hate—unlike any woman he'd known before. He initially planned to try dating her for a while, and if it didn't work out, they could break up. But gradually, he found himself happy and carefree with her, a feeling none of his previous girlfriends had given him. He hadn't really considered her looks; perhaps even if she were ugly, she wouldn't make a difference in his eyes. His previous girlfriends were all just as beautiful as her, some even more so. He even felt insecure because she had become so much prettier recently.

Her skin stopped being exposed to the sun indiscriminately and became fairer. Her life became more regular again, her complexion improved, and she even gained a little weight. She looked almost like a celebrity, especially her long legs, which were irresistible when hooked around his waist...

Chen Mingyuan shook his head, trying to shake off the uncomfortable images in his mind.

I stayed by Xu Ruo's bedside for more than an hour, looking at the medical book in my hand. Just as I was getting sleepy, Xu Ruo woke up.

The first thing Xu Ruo saw when she woke up was Mingyuan's incredibly handsome face through her blurry eyes. His eyes were fixed on her, and she had never seen him look at her so affectionately before. She was somewhat moved.

“Mingyuan…” 10