Chapter 258: It Was the Same Five Years Ago
Qin Muxuan nodded and walked towards the bed inside.
Before Yin Youting could follow her in, the doctor stopped him. “Sorry, you should wait outside.”
Hearing that, Yin Youting slightly pressed Qin Muxuan’s hand. He grinned, trying to soothe her. “Take it easy. I’ll wait for you outside.”
Yin Youting’s gentle manner moved the doctor.
After he left, Qin Muxuan lay on her back. The doctor lifted the gravida’s shirt up. which bared Qin Muxuan’s belly.
“Your husband’s nice to you.” The doctor peered at Qin Muxuan enviously with an instrument in her hand.
Hearing that, Qin Muxuan remained speechless for a while. After getting her thoughts together, she grinned at the doctor but said nothing. She didn’t know how to respond. After all, Yin Youting was her friend. If Qin Muxuan denied, the doctor would ask more.
The doctor applied gel to the gravida’s abdomen, and slowly moved the instrument on the belly.
Noticing that Qin Muxuan was silent, the doctor considered the patient agreed with her words. She continued, “Your husband’s gorgeous. You make a perfect match. Everyone will envy you.” The doctor kept nagging. She didn’t notice that Qin Muxuan was embarrassed.
Qin Muxuan was afraid that the doctor would continue, so she opened her mouth hastily. “Sorry to interrupt you. How about my baby?”
The doctor finally realized that she had digressed, so she grinned at Qin Muxuan awkwardly. “The fetus is healthy, but it is smaller than its peer. You shouldn’t skip meals. Your child needs adequate nutrition.”
Qin Muxuan lifted her head and glared at the screen. She saw a formed fetus. It curled up and seemed to nibble its fingers.
Not knowing the reason, Qin Muxuan felt tears welled up. She gazed at the little child. A complex feeling emerged. ‘This is my child.’
After finishing the examination, the doctor wiped away the gel on Qin Muxuan’s belly. She instructed the patient to get up. Following the doctor, Qin Muxuan stepped out of the office. Yin Youting was waiting outside the door. At the sight of Qin Muxuan, the man strode over. He asked urgently, “Is the baby all right?”
“Take it easy. The fetus is healthy, but it’s not in a stable condition. You should be careful. The mother shouldn’t be picky about food and should do some sports, which are better for eutocia.” The doctor said while she was filling Qin Muxuan’s case report.
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Standing beside Qin Muxuan, Yin Youting took every word to heart seriously.
“Well, you can leave if you don’t have other questions.” The doctor raised her head and smiled at Qin Muxuan and Yin Youting.
“Okay, thank you. Have a nice day.” After saying that, Yin Youting helped Qin Muxuan walk out of the office.
When they were at the entrance to the hospital, Yin Youting looked down at Qin Muxuan. “Stay here. I’ll get the car.”
Qin Muxuan consented. A smile touched Yin Youting’s lips. He held Qin Muxuan’s hands subconsciously, noticing they were cold.
“Your hands are cold!” A trace of anxiety flashed through Yin Youting’s eyes. He immediately took off his coat and wrapped Qin Muxuan up.
Qin Muxuan was not aware of that. She was in a caftan in order to cover the gashes on her wrist. It was just the early autumn and she didn’t feel freezing.
Glancing around, Yin Youting noticed that there was a vendor selling congee. “Just a minute.”
The woman considered that the man was about to start the engine. However, she found that he headed in another direction. After a while, Yin Youting returned with a cup of minced pork congee with a preserved egg.
He gave it to Qin Muxuan, rubbing her head. “Do you feel better?”
Peering at Yin Youting, Qin Muxuan was in a trance. At this moment, she felt as if she had been back to five years ago. At that time, Qin Muxuan was at a boarding school. Yin Youting always brought a bowl of minced pork congee with a preserved egg for her every day. He waited for her at the entrance to the girl’s dormitory.
A group of girls had crowded around the entrance in order to see Yin Youting.
Numerous girls peeped at Yin Youting because of his eye-catching appearance, which had troubled Qin Muxuan.
A smile lifted Qin Muxuan’s lips. She said to Yin Youting. “Yes, I feel warm now.”
Her smile cheered Yin Youting up. “Wait here. I’ll get the car.”
“Okay.” Qin Muxuan’s eyes followed Yin Youting who headed towards the parking lot. The warmth ran through her from her palms. She lowered her head and took a sip of the congee from the cup.
About five minutes later, a car pulled up beside her. Yin Youting stepped out of the car and opened the door for her. Qin Muxuan slowly sat in the passenger seat.
She tilted her head to squint at Yin Youting who was driving the car. “Thank you, Youting.” Said Qin Muxuan.
Hearing her words, Yin Youting was mute for a while. He then beamed at Qin Muxuan. “What would you like for lunch?”
Qin Muxuan shook her head. “It’s up to you.”
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“Aren’t we going back home?” Qin Muxuan asked subconsciously.
The word “home” surprised Yin Youting. Delight ran through his heart. ‘Well, although we’re in a foreign country, everywhere could be my home as long as I’m with her.’
“Yep. Let’s grab some tasty food.” Yin Youting chuckled.
Hearing that, Qin Muxuan agreed. Without saying anything else, she started to watch the scenery outside the window.
She suddenly felt that she could live such a life joyfully.
They arrived at a western restaurant. Yin Youting had dined with customers from time to time when he was on business trips to M Country.
As soon as they got off the car, Yin Youting held Qin Muxuan’s hand and led her in.
A lobby manager came up with a smile at the sight of Yin Youting. “Mr. Yin, how is it going? You haven’t been here for a long time.” Yin Youting had been a doctor when the manager saw him. Unexpectedly, Yin Youting now was the president of the Yin Group in less than half a year.
“Well, I’m busy working.” Yin Youting responded impassively.
The manager suddenly realized something, nodding. He turned to Qin Muxuan. “Is this Mrs. Yin? You are perfect for each other.”
Yin Youting had never come here with a woman. He only accompanied Qin Muxuan to the restaurant this time. Besides, Qin Muxuan was a gravida, so the manager naturally considered Qin Muxuan to be Yin Youting’s wife.
Before Qin Muxuan could explain, Yin Youting switched the subject. “Thank you, Chen. Is there any table available upstairs?”
“Of course! Mr. Yin and Mrs. Yin, please follow me.” Manager Chen led Yin Youting and Qin Muxuan to the second floor in person.
Yin Youting strode over and pulled out a chair for Qin Muxuan. He then sat opposite her.
Manager Chen immediately asked someone to fetch the menu. He grinned at Yin Youting flatteringly. “What would you like, Mr. Yin and Mrs. Yin? The cook is ready to serve you juicy food.”
Yin Youting turned to Qin Muxuan. “What would you like?”
Gaping at Yin Youting’s doting smile, Qin Muxuan went speechless after Manager Chen called her Mrs. Yin several times. She shook her head slowly. “It’s up to you.”
Hearing her words, Yin Youting didn’t force her. He ordered plates of food which were Qin Muxuan’s favorites.
“Youting, we can’t finish all those dishes.” Qin Muxuan stopped him helplessly.
“Don’t worry. We can pack the left-overs.” Yin Youting beamed.
Since Yin Youting said so, Qin Muxuan yielded. ‘It’s his treat. I’ll just listen to him then.’
Qin Muxuan was distracted by the scenery outside the window. She took a bird’s-eye view from the second floor through a window. Picturesque landscapes impressed her. Dishes were ready when she was lost in thought.
“Xuan, it’s time for lunch.” Yin Youting said softly.
Qin Muxuan gathered her wits together. She looked back and started eating with a fork and knife.
A juice was placed before her. Qin Muxuan raised her head subconsciously. She suddenly discovered an aquarium beside the table divided the restaurant into two parts.
Qin Muxuan hadn’t realized that when she had been here. However, her eyes were fixed on fishes in the aquarium.
“Do you like here?” Noticing that Qin Muxuan gazed at the fish tank without blinking, Yin Youting chuckled.
“Yes!” Qin Muxuan turned to Yin Youting. Her eyes were filled with gratitude.
It seemed that Yin Youting saw through her. He opened his mouth “You’re welcome, Xuan.”
Qin Muxuan was astonished, ‘He knows what I want to say.’
“Enjoy yourself.” Yin Youting served Qin Muxuan a plate of dessert which he ordered for her.
Qin Muxuan nodded and took a bite.
She was rather full after lunch. Qin Muxuan subconsciously stroked her belly. A trace of a smile touched her lips.
She hadn’t been so cheerful these days. Her happiness was infectious, which delighted Yin Youting.
“Xuan, you should smile more often. You look gorgeous when you grin.” Yin Youting couldn’t take his eyes off Qin Muxuan.
She gave him a shy smile after hearing his compliment. “Well, let’s go.”
“Okay.” Yin Youting paid the bill and held Qin Muxuan’s hand naturally.
Qin Muxuan was dumbfounded. She didn’t remember since when Yin Youting would hold her hand every time they were out. At the very beginning, Qin Muxuan had tried to avoid that. However, Yin Youting had said, “I’m afraid that you would fall down and hurt the baby.” Therefore, Qin Muxuan gave up.
After they left the restaurant, Yin Youting took her to a cinema instead of going back home directly.
Standing before the cinema, Qin Muxuan was confused. “Youting, aren’t we going home?”
“We haven’t watched movies together for a long time. Why not enjoy a movie today?” Yin Youting grinned.
“Youting, I think we should go home…”
Before Qin Muxuan finished her sentence, Yin Youting interrupted her. “Xuan, please. Just a movie.” He begged.
Seeing that, Qin Muxuan couldn’t refuse him. She then agreed. The man led her to the box-office in an instant after she nodded.
“Good afternoon. Which movie would you like?” A clerk asked them.
“Xuan, choose one.”
“It’s up to you.” It made no difference for her, so she asked Yin Youting to select one.
Therefore, Yin Youting asked for a recommendation. The clerk handed the tickets to Yin Youting. He took them and headed towards a stall which was selling popcorn. Qin Muxuan followed him for he didn’t let go of her.
“Excuse me. I’d like a bag of popcorn.” In effect, he was not a fan of snacks, but popcorn was Qin Muxuan’s thing. He bought it for her.
Qin Muxuan had eaten too much, so she planned to stop him. However, she couldn’t persuade him not to do so. Hence, Yin Youting left with a bag of popcorn in his hand delightedly.
In addition, he grabbed two bottles of juice. After everything was done, he wandered towards the projection room with Qin Muxuan.
However, when they stepped into the room, the movie had already begun. Yin Youting had to turn on the light of his phone. He cautiously helped Qin Muxuan walk towards their seats.
“Be careful.” Yin Youting couldn’t restrain his worries.
Qin Muxuan glanced around, finding there was only a beam of light from Yin Youting’s phone in the dark room.
She was afraid of slipping, so she slowed her steps. ‘My baby couldn’t get hurt.’
After a while, they finally sat on their seats. The clerk might think they were a couple, so she offered them a pair of lovers’ seats.