Yan Shixiu spoke the truth—the young mistress indeed underestimated the preparation needed to have a child, but he should have known her character well. At least the decision she made was after careful consideration.
However, she hadn’t anticipated that Yan Shixiu would reject and fear it to this extent. It seed that unless his psychological issues were completely resolved, he would never willingly have a child with her.
With that thought, Shi Lan turned to Yan Shixiu and said sternly, "No children."
"Shi..."
"I’ve had enough." Shi Lan stood up before Yan Shixiu could speak.
She had never been angry with Uncle Yan in her repeated lifetis, but the young mistress also had a temper.
Watching Shi Lan walk away, Yan Shixiu’s eyes faintly brimd with a sense of loss and grievance. He just wanted to keep this person by his side. He couldn’t afford to gamble or lose, and it seed like being without descendants was acceptable.
...
After leaving ho, Shi Lan went to the private hospital where she was born, which still belonged to the Shi Family.
The doctor and midwife who had delivered Shu ngxian were mostly aged and had long retired from the hospital. The only familiar face was the old dean.
Shi Lan visited the baby room she had stayed in. It looked the sa as before, though the equipnt had long been updated.
The old dean did not know that Shi Lan’s soul resided in the young star before her, but she believed Shi Lan’s words, claiming to be an old friend of Shi Lan.
"Miss Shi’s birth in our hospital was hardly a joyous occasion. The old master of the Shi Family disliked girls, so she was left in the hospital for three months before being rembered. For a child of a wealthy family, this was too cruel. I think these experiences cast a big shadow over her childhood, and even made her despise her own birth."
"Yes, she despised it. That’s why she almost demolished this hospital," Shi Lan said with self-derision.
"I don’t know what made her have a change of heart, but she never ca back here," the old dean said.
"Old Master Shi said that taking out one’s anger on others is a sign of incompetence. It happens because one can’t retaliate against the real instigator, so they mistreat those around them who are weaker."
Thus, in the end, she directed her anger at Old Master Shi and the Shi Family.
It was heavy to discuss these topics as tis had changed.
Shi Lan thought for a mont and changed the subject.
"I want to have a child here..."
Upon hearing the words "have a child", the old dean imdiately smiled, glad to discuss her area of expertise.
"How’s your health? You look so thin, you need to improve your nutrition. Having a child isn’t as easy as you think, you also need to be ntally prepared. I know you’re a star, but after having a child, every aspect of your body will change significantly. You really need to think it through before deciding."
"Hearing this, are you trying to deter ?" Shi Lan chuckled softly.
"Not deterring, just hoping that fewer children like Miss Shi are born. A child is the best gift from heaven, ant to embody love and hope. Though they carry on the legacy of their parents, they are also independent beings. From their first cry, they should be themselves. Parents should not impose their own goals, much less control or hurt under the guise of love," the dean said profoundly.
Shi Lan took the words to heart.
"I understand."
"Contact if you need anything. I may be old, but my team is skilled and young."
Shi Lan was well aware of that.
The two toured the hospital’s wards and the prestigious pediatric departnt.
As Shi Lan listened to the cries of the children and watched the anxious parents, her emotions were mixed. Yet amid the complexity, a firm resolve to have a child erged, and she believed firmly that she would not beco the second Shu ngxian.
"Isn’t that An Lan?"
"It seems so..."
In the hospital corridor, two nurses expressed their surprise upon seeing the woman beside the dean.
The elderly dean frowned and asked Shi Lan beside him, "Does the hospital need to deal with this?
Shi Lan shook her head: "No need, it’s not a big deal."
It was just that she made the hot search, the topic being #An Lan Suspected to be Pregnant#.
Appearing in a professional maternity hospital, wasn’t that indicative of her having a baby?
Yes, but no.
Yan Shixiu, far away at Shuangshi, heard about this hot search from Xun Yinghua and also knew that Shi Lan had gone to that hospital.
"General Yan, does this an there is good news?"
Yan Shixiu turned around and glanced at him.
Xun Yinghua imdiately shut his mouth, realizing he had thought wrong.
If Shi Lan were really pregnant, his CEO wouldn’t still be standing here staring at him.
"Get out."
"Yes."
After Xun Yinghua left, Yan Shixiu fell into deep thought because he knew how much Shi Lan once hated that hospital, but now, she was there. He thought that her desire for children was a bit more than a whim, but now it seed, she must have made a serious decision, and this morning...
Thinking about this, Yan Shixiu grabbed his coat from the chair and hurriedly left Shuangshi.
"General Yan, there is a eting this afternoon."
"Postpone it."
...
Online, the discussion were divided about Shi Lan appearing at the maternity hospital without Yan Shixiu accompanying her, with many people speculating that the couple’s relationship wasn’t that strong, after all, childbirth is a major event that can clearly show a man’s attitude. Moreover, in the eyes of netizens, An Lan had soared high on the branches to beco a phoenix, but ultimately, she wasn’t truly a phoenix.
@WalkingOnTheStars: "That’s the vibe, the woman is getting desperate."
@LoveKaiKai’sJoho: "Usually female celebrities are present in such places with utmost confidentiality, but now it’s easily leaked, isn’t it obvious who released the news? It seems a bit coercive."
@Sumr’sGentlest33: "Lady, can we not be so deaning? You are the best, you really don’t need to beg n to have children."
@SincerityOneK: "Feels like we’ll hear divorce news soon enough."
@SunflowerGotToasted: "This ti, no matter if An Lan is pregnant or not, it’s going to be ugly."
This ti around, the comnts collectively doubted the couple, after all, there were too many past examples, and they followed the sa pattern.
Shi Lan knew what kind of consequences this news would bring, but she didn’t care.
So, she wasn’t affected and just before she left, she received a WeChat ssage from Yan Shixiu: "Answer my call."
Shi Lan: "No need to co over, it will just complicate things."
Yan Shixiu: "Are you mad at ?"
Shi Lan: "Yes, because I hate how past incidents endlessly affect my present, and it feels like an insurmountable mountain range."
After sending this ssage, Shi Lan logged into Weibo.
@An Lan: "Just visiting an old friend, no need for baseless speculations. Those who pity , think about how many steel plates are in your own salary."
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