After Xu Tingyu's various indicators returned to normal, she went back to the sanitarium to recuperate after giving birth.
During her absence, the ward had been redecorated.
A baby area had been added.
During Xu Tingyu's hospitalization, she was only allowed to see the baby for twenty minutes each day.
The rest of the time, the baby was taken care of by professional staff.
Her phone was taken away again. She just lay in bed, sleeping or eating all day.
After returning to the sanitarium, under the care of professional rehabilitation doctors and nutritionists, she began to recover after giving birth.
She could also spend more time with the baby every day.
After she finished the first month of confinement and, on the suggestion of the monthly nurse, started the second month, Youyou was brought back to her ward.
Half of the weight on her heart finally lifted.
Since they allowed Youyou to get close to her, it meant that for the time being, the Qi family didn't plan to take the child away from her.
Her motherly love immediately welled up, and all her attention was on Youyou.
Even when Youyou was asleep, she would move a chair and sit beside him, staring at him intently.
Most newborn babies aren't very good - looking, but Youyou was an exception.
He was very cute, with double - eyelids, big eyes, a high nose bridge, and fair skin. He smelled of milk all over and was so tiny when held in her arms.
Because Xu Tingyu didn't breastfeed in time, she didn't have any milk. The baby had always been on formula.
She felt extremely guilty about this, but the monthly nurse comforted her, saying there was no need to feel guilty as it wasn't her fault, and the baby was healthy on formula.
She understood this, but didn't explain much.
She couldn't tell anyone that she just wanted a deeper bond with this child.
At least, before she was no longer his mother, she should take good care of him.
But she couldn't say such things to anyone.
She even had to act like a fool who knew nothing and asked nothing, staying in this ward.
During this period, Qi Shifeng stopped everyone from visiting.
Even Qi Ruixi wasn't allowed.
After being stopped several times, Qi Ruixi completely broke down and shouted at Zou Yu, who was blocking her way.
"He just holds a grudge against me for taking sister - in - law out and getting into trouble. That's why he's on high alert against me, as if I'm going to harm his wife and child."
"He really lives up to being the most outstanding descendant of the Qi family. He's a master at conspiracy theories."
"Zou Yu, I just want to ask you, who's really letting my sister - in - law down? What right does this culprit have?"
...
She rambled on and on, but Zou Yu didn't say a word.
He just stood there expressionlessly, blocking her way and turning a deaf ear to her words.
Finally, Qi Ruixi was too exhausted to scold. She threw all the gifts she had brought at Zou Yu and stormed off angrily.
Besides Qi Ruixi, Qi Ye also came.
He was also blocked outside.
He was much calmer than Qi Ruixi, as if he had expected this outcome before coming.
He just handed the things he had brought to Zou Yu. "How is she?"
Zou Yu was taken aback for a moment, then nodded, still not saying a word.
Qi Ye didn't ask any more questions. After saying this, he took a distant look at the ward where Xu Tingyu was and then turned around and left.
None of the things they brought ever reached Xu Tingyu.
All the things she and Youyou used now had to go through a thorough inspection before being sent to her.
Even when Qi Shifeng came to see them, he would disinfect himself first.
When he came, Xu Tingyu paid little attention to him and just played with Youyou.
All her attention was on this child, and a smile gradually appeared in her eyes.
Qi Shifeng became very busy and didn't come to the sanitarium often.
Every time he came, his eyes were bloodshot, as if he was extremely tired.
Xu Tingyu didn't ask much when she saw this.
Once, after playing with Youyou, she turned around and saw that Qi Shifeng, who had been looking at her, had fallen asleep on the sofa at some point.
He had lost a lot of weight and was even more silent than before.
She stared at him for a long time. Finally, she got up and got a blanket for him.
The hatred in her heart hadn't diminished, but this man was still Youyou's father.
There were many things that still needed him to fight for.
Qi Shifeng didn't sleep for long. He was soon woken up by a phone call.
No one knew what was said on the other end, but his face grew increasingly grim. It was a long time before he just said "um".
Xu Tingyu was also woken up by the phone call, but she didn't move. She just lay there in the endless darkness.
After Qi Shifeng hung up the phone, she thought he would leave immediately.
But soon she heard footsteps, and then the bed beside her sank.
Then, a warm hand wrapped around her waist and pulled her into his arms.
In the past two months, they rarely had such intimate moments.
Being held in his arms at this moment, she held her breath.
Qi Shifeng knew she was awake. He buried his face in her neck and rubbed against it for a long time before whispering, "Do you hate me?"
His voice was as cold as ever, but if you listened carefully, you could hear the grief in it.
Xu Tingyu was silent for a long time before saying, "You're going to take my son away, aren't you?"
As soon as the words left her mouth, tears rolled down from the corners of her eyes.
The man behind her tightened his embrace suddenly, almost squeezing her into his very being.
"You know everything?"
How could she not know?
Not long after she came back from the brink of death, Old Master Qi sent someone to find her.
It was then that she learned that there were people planted by the old master in Qi Shifeng's bodyguard team.
This time, the bodyguards didn't force her to go and see the old master. They just handed her a connected phone.
"Tingyu, you've worked hard. You've given birth to the eldest grandson for our Qi family."
"As a reward, I'll not only pay off your debts but also give you a living allowance."
The old master seemed really happy, and there was even a hint of a smile in his voice.
Xu Tingyu wasn't surprised that he knew Youyou was a boy, but she still couldn't help but feel nervous when she heard this.
She knew she didn't have the strength to be tough in front of him, so she tried to lower her stance as much as possible.
"Grandpa, this child, I..."
She wanted to say that she could take the child away.
The Qi family was very feudal. Since they had decided to let Qi Shifeng marry someone else, it would be embarrassing to keep this child.
The old master knew what she meant and interrupted her in time.
"This is a child of our Qi family. You can't take him away. As a mother, you should also think about the child's future. What can you do for him?"
"With your background, you'll only hold him back. And I've asked someone to calculate your horoscopes. You're not compatible with him. If you stay by his side, you'll bring him bad luck."
It was the same old story again.
They really went to great lengths to take the child away from her, coming up with so many reasons.
Xu Tingyu hardened her attitude. "But this is my child. If you want a child, you can just find another woman to give birth to one for him. Why do you have to snatch mine?"