"No need, I think it's fine."
Ye Tiancheng finally returned to the company. After returning to the office, he found that the turnover for the previous day had actually reached twenty thousand yuan.
This was after deducting employee expenses. It seemed that running a company was more profitable. Having capital before starting a business was the most important thing; without capital, nothing could be done.
As Ye Tiancheng was preparing to leave work, he suddenly encountered Village Chief Liu at the entrance. Village Chief Liu was truly incorrigible, having brought Xiao Lan over again. He likely intended to use the same old method, forcing Ye Tiancheng to comply through Xiao Lan.
"Ye Tiancheng, look, I've also brought beans, peppers, and many fruits and vegetables picked from the garden this time. And these tomatoes, I heard you like them, so I brought them specifically for you."
This Xiao Lan was truly proactive. Unfortunately, Ye Tiancheng only felt a sense of immense pressure, as if he were about to be devoured by this girl.
They say pursuing a man is like piercing a layer of gauze, but it also depends on whether the man has the qualifications. If the man has no interest at all, it's not easy to succeed.
"I'll accept that. You two should go back. I'm about to go home and it's not convenient to entertain you. I'm really sorry."
"Ye Tiancheng, you stayed at my house yesterday and ate meals there too. I can tell you're not bad to me. Why don't you reconsider investing in the pig farming project? I went to the bank and withdrew quite a bit of my savings. I also want to become a shareholder. Shall we work hard together?"
"I really don't want to get involved with this pig farm. I have no interest at all. How about this, Village Chief Liu, you can take these fruits and vegetables back. I'll transfer you another two thousand yuan. Please don't bother me again, okay? I'm quite busy with my work and really don't have time to chat nonsense with you."
"Then take the vegetables for now. You think about it, and I'll find you again in a few days."
After speaking, Village Chief Liu left with his people. As they were leaving, he said to the girl, "You say you're both girls, why do you have so little appeal? Why doesn't Ye Tiancheng like you? What's going wrong?"
They left arguing noisily. Ye Tiancheng, holding two bags of vegetables, was at a loss for a moment. He had to take them back for Fatty to cook, but they had just bought a lot of groceries at home, so these were not needed. These were clearly a waste.
"Uh, elder sister, please take these vegetables."
Ye Tiancheng happened to meet an elderly woman on the street. The woman looked like she was thrifty. Ye Tiancheng directly gave her the vegetables.
"That's not right, I don't take things from others for free. Here's fifty yuan."
The elderly woman took a look. The vegetables seemed to be of good quality, so she immediately took a liking to them. After looking for a while, she still thought they were very good and that fifty yuan was a good deal, so she didn't haggle further.
Ye Tiancheng finally sold the vegetables and felt incredibly relieved.
"It's truly a burden lifted. Ye Tiancheng happened to see some snacks on the street and decided to buy some for Little Fatty to take back. He planned to spend this fifty yuan. Anyway, he felt lighter in his heart, without any burdens."
When Ye Tiancheng returned home, he saw that Little Fatty seemed to be in a bad mood.
"What's wrong, Fatty? I was planning to get off work with you, but I heard you left at noon. Did something happen?"
"I received news that Sister-in-law's baby might have some problems. I heard the doctor say that the fetal position might be unstable. I'm also worried, what if something happens?"
"Don't worry, I'll cover for you. Just tell me what you need."
Ye Tiancheng was actually starting to feel scared. He didn't dare to inquire about any news regarding Hou Mingzhu and the child because he felt that if he disturbed Hou Mingzhu, she would definitely get angry, and it would be difficult to handle. Therefore, it was best to pretend not to hear.
But now that Hou Mingzhu was in critical condition, pretending not to hear was no longer an option. He had to brace himself and go forward. Talking more was useless.
"Take me to see Hou Mingzhu immediately. I will resolve any situation that arises."
Ye Tiancheng had already decided at that moment that no matter what the situation was, as long as he could save them, he wouldn't hesitate even if it cost him his life.
"Alright, it's settled then. Brother Ye, you come with me. The doctors are out of good options. Hou Mingzhu is just holding on and not telling you. If I hadn't run into an old client today and they mentioned Hou Mingzhu's situation, we would all still be in the dark."
Ye Tiancheng couldn't wait any longer. He rushed to the hospital and saw Hou Mingzhu lying on the hospital bed. Ye Tiancheng suddenly realized that carrying a child was not an easy matter. He had already developed feelings for Hou Mingzhu and couldn't let her go.
"Sir, you cannot enter. The doctors are currently discussing the patient's treatment strategy. The patient's condition is quite critical. Pregnancy has led to her high blood pressure, and there is a risk to her life at any moment. However, the patient does not wish to terminate the pregnancy, so the situation is extremely critical. Please do not obstruct us further."
"Don't worry, she is my wife, and the child in her womb is also mine. I will take full responsibility. You don't need to worry about me; I will definitely handle it."
At this critical juncture, Ye Tiancheng couldn't argue with them anymore. He didn't have time for that. Saving their lives as mother and child was more important.
Ye Tiancheng couldn't reason with the doctors any further, so he had to use his internal energy to pause time. Once time was paused, no one was Ye Tiancheng's match. Ye Tiancheng quickly ran to Hou Mingzhu and began to channel his internal energy to her.
"Ye Tiancheng, why are you here?"
Ye Tiancheng was trying his best to save Hou Mingzhu when he suddenly realized that everyone had frozen, but Hou Mingzhu had woken up.
"Why are you awake?"
After Ye Tiancheng asked, he regretted it. This was a normal occurrence. The child Hou Mingzhu was carrying was born with innate internal energy, which had a fusion effect with Ye Tiancheng's internal energy. Could she have stopped time?
"Alright, you don't need to say anything more. I already know. Don't worry, I can save the child. The main thing is that this child is born with immense innate internal energy, which is very difficult for an ordinary mother's body to bear. However, once I transfer some internal energy to you, you can rest assured. Your abdomen will soon return to normal, and the pain will lessen."
Ye Tiancheng could handle this small matter. Therefore, the main thing at this moment was to reassure Hou Mingzhu. Hou Mingzhu should not overthink things, as it would be even worse for the fetus in her womb. It was better to think positively.
"Alright, Ye Tiancheng, thank you this time. However, I'm keeping this child for myself, just so you know. Don't try to take her from me. I know I can't win against you, but I hope you'll be merciful and stop fighting me."
"I won't fight you for her. This is your final decision to keep the child, and I believe you love this child very much. However, you must allow me to come over in a few days to transfer some internal energy. Otherwise, if your internal energy dissipates and you cannot bear the child's immense internal energy, I fear you will be harmed in the end."
In fact, this child, who was inherently full of internal energy, was very terrifying. In severe cases, it could even consume the mother's body. This situation was truly horrifying.
"I understand. I want to live too, Ye Tiancheng. I agree to your suggestion. You can come and transfer internal energy to me after some time, but there will be no relationship between us. I can guarantee this."
Hou Mingzhu's coldness was understandable.
However, at the same time, her willingness to make sacrifices for the child showed Ye Tiancheng the greatness of a mother.
"Alright, it's settled then. My business has been doing a bit better lately. If you don't accept anything else from me, can you accept some of my money?"
"I don't accept it. I have plenty of money. I don't need to make it seem like you've done so much for me for a little bit of your money. Your guilt will also be reduced, which would be too easy for you."
For Hou Mingzhu, money was always the easiest thing. In fact, what could move people more than money was concern for a person. Hou Mingzhu dared not hope for Ye Tiancheng's concern. Ye Tiancheng had always been so indifferent. If Hou Mingzhu hoped for too much, it would only make her feel sad.
After saving Hou Mingzhu, Ye Tiancheng left without daring to stay too long. Suddenly, Fang Ruyun called. Fang Ruyun was filming today, and during a break, she thought of Ye Tiancheng and contacted him.
"Where are you? I'd like to treat you to a meal. You've been repaying your debt quite quickly recently. I feel like I should treat you to a meal as a gesture."
"Alright, let's set it like that. I'm just coming from the hospital."
Fang Ruyun didn't want to make a scene, so she and Ye Tiancheng found a very ordinary small restaurant run by a couple.
"This girl looks a bit like a celebrity. You know, girls like this, with such elegance and beauty, should ideally have a very wealthy man by their side. They shouldn't be eating at a place like this."
At this moment, Fang Ruyun was filming a campus drama, so she was dressed quite chastely: a white shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers. She wore very little makeup, which highlighted Fang Ruyun's facial features and made her look even more refreshing. She was truly a big star. Ye Tiancheng had heard Fang Ruyun mention before that she was one meter sixty-eight tall. Paired with this outfit, her aura was truly outstanding.
"They're discussing you, it seems they're saying you're good-looking and have a nice temperament, and they've been talking for a while."
"It's fine, as long as they don't recognize me. I specifically chose such a secluded restaurant because I don't want anyone to recognize me."
When the proprietress served the dishes, she specifically glanced at Fang Ruyun. After seeing her up close, she found Fang Ruyun even more beautiful. Her features were so exquisite that they were beyond words.
Moreover, she was wearing all designer brands. The feeling of designer brands was definitely different from ordinary ones, and they were all high-end items from reputable brands, making Fang Ruyun appear even more elegant.
"Excuse me, are you a big star? I think I've seen you on television."