Early in the morning, Lu Mingzhe went to the hotel restaurant to get breakfast.
He had Xiang Wan eat in the room and tidy up, then the two went to the hospital.
Grandma had woken up, and the nurse and doctor were giving her a routine check-up. However, Lu Qingxu and Nian Nian were nowhere to be seen in the ward.
They learned from a nurse that Nian Nian had a fever last night. Lu Qingxu, fearing she wouldn't be comfortable staying, had taken her to the hotel.
Grandma's condition was stable. As long as she followed the doctor's treatment plan and received daily routine treatments, she would be fine.
Honestly, the caregiver didn't need to do much, and Lu Mingzhe was confident his brother could handle it, so he called him.
Lu Qingxu hadn't seen Xiang Wan in a long time and was very curious about her current situation.
Upon hearing that they had returned to the hospital and Xiang Wan was also fine, he said he would bring Nian Nian over immediately.
Melody was putting on makeup in the bathroom. Lu Qingxu held Nian Nian and leaned against the doorframe, watching her.
"Look at your aunt, isn't she beautiful? Even though she's already so beautiful, she still puts on makeup every day. Does she think one person chasing her isn't enough and wants to attract a few more?"
"When you grow up, don't learn from her. A man's heart is also very fragile."
Melody glanced at him sideways and glared. He quickly changed his tune.
"Sorry, my dear. We have to go to the hospital today. My brother and his ex-girlfriend are back together. There might be some major announcement. Want to come with me to spectate?"
Melody wasn't interested in going to the hospital, but she was extremely curious about his brother's ex-girlfriend.
She carefully applied lipstick and tidied her hair in the mirror.
"Of course, I'll go. I want to see how beautiful her mother is to have captivated your brother so much."
"What? Are you afraid that if you enter the Lu family, you'll be compared to your sister-in-law?"
"Don't worry, no matter how much others praise her, you'll always be number one in my heart."
"Oh, please. Who wants to enter your family?"
"If not your family, then whose? With such a bad temper, who else but me can tolerate you?"
Melody walked over and pinched his cheek.
"I'm not entering anyone's family in this lifetime. Stop dreaming."
The two leisurely bought breakfast by the roadside and went to the hospital. Their eyes met, and they were both secretly surprised.
Lu Mingzhe thought, "No wonder Lu Qingxu didn't want to date anyone for so many years, but he was so desperate for her. She really is Zhan Bei Jue's sister; her looks are exceptionally high."
While waiting for Lu Qingxu and the others to arrive, Xiang Wan also listened to Lu Mingzhe's general explanation of the situation and had similar thoughts.
Zhan Zong's sister was indeed different; she was beautiful and had great temperament. Her every move exuded a natural aristocratic aura, making her a perfect match for Lu Qingxu.
She suddenly understood Lu Mingzhe's mother.
Young masters and ladies like them, who grew up immersed in an aristocratic environment, possessed an innate aristocratic demeanor that ordinary people couldn't imitate.
Although she had some beauty, she really didn't dare to compare herself to Melody.
But Melody didn't think so.
In her eyes, Xiang Wan was tall, with a cool temperament and classical features. She was clearly the kind of gentle beauty that men greatly admired.
Even as a woman, she couldn't help but feel a sense of pity. No wonder Lu Mingzhe dared to stab himself for her.
Lu Qingxu's thoughts were similar to Melody's.
A woman, carrying a child, traveling thousands of miles to make a living.
Despite being battered by life countless times, time had left no trace on her face.
Her perpetually distant yet warm smile, her always calm and detached demeanor, truly made a man's heart race and ignited a desire to conquer.
Among all his friends, only Lu Mingzhe and Zhan Bei Jue's partners were the most outstanding.
Jiang Nan Fang was like Hua Mulan, heroic and capable, fiery and decisive.
Xiang Wan was like Ban Jieyu, intelligent and sharp, but never revealing her true brilliance.
It was no wonder the two of them had stumbled repeatedly over the same woman.
After a moment of appraisal and contemplation, they finally spoke.
Lu Qingxu walked over with Nian Nian in his arms, "Sister Wan, I've returned your child safe and sound. Check if a single hair is missing."
"It was my first time taking care of a child, I did my best."
Seeing her father and mother, Nian Nian was so excited she was practically dancing.
She hadn't had her milk for the day yet, but she was full of energy, happily babbling, "Daddy! Mommy!"
Lu Mingzhe took Nian Nian, kissed her dearly, and then felt her little hands and feet.
"You've worked hard, my precious. You haven't seen Daddy and Mommy all night, were you missing us terribly? Did you cry yesterday?"
"No. As expected of our Lu family's bloodline, she's telepathically connected to me, her second uncle, and stuck to me the entire time. She didn't show any signs of missing you."
"Let me introduce you, this is my girlfriend, Melody."
He turned to take Melody's hand, but she subtly dodged it.
She stepped forward herself to introduce herself, then said to Xiang Wan,
"Your daughter is very beautiful, just like you. I like her very much."
Xiang Wan extended her hand to shake hers, "Thank you, you are also very beautiful. If you have a daughter, she will surely be even cuter than Nian Nian."
Lu Qingxu was delighted to hear this, happily walked forward, and put his arm around Melody's shoulder.
"I told you, your genes are so good, plus me, a strong union. Every child we have will be a trump card. Aren't you considering having one for me?"
Melody pushed his hand away with a look of disgust, not wanting to discuss this topic.
"Alright. I've seen them, and you've said your piece. Can I leave now?"
Lu Qingxu put on a wronged face.
"Brother, did you see that? You've taught me a few tricks on how to handle Sister Wan perfectly."
"My temper is very fiery, and she often gives me a cold shoulder."
Lu Qingxu, accustomed to speaking without thinking, Lu Mingzhe winked at him.
"First, learn to control that mouth of yours."
"However, I'm sorry, Melody, you probably can't go out to play today. I need your help with something."
Although her only relative was hospitalized, it was inhumane to go out and play at this time.
But their relationship was special.
If he wasn't allowed to go home, it would be too unfair to Fang Shuya. Therefore, this was Xiang Wan's last indulgence with Lu Mingzhe.
Lu Mingzhe expressed his desire to take Xiang Wan and Nian Nian out for two days. To his surprise, Melody agreed.
"A world for two is a world for two. Bringing such a small child is so inconvenient."
"Anyway, we have nothing to do in the ward, so leave Nian Nian here. I quite like her."
"With her here, Lu Qingxu can bother me less."
In fact, the child was too young, and traveling with her could easily lead to accidents.
Lu Mingzhe had initially thought they brought Nian Nian along because they didn't want to take care of a child. Since they offered, he couldn't be more pleased.
"Then I'll have to trouble you. I'll compensate you properly when I return."
"When you have children in the future, I'll help you take care of them for free for a year."
"Wanwan, do you have any objections?"