As Xu Youning found it was time to leave, she stood up and said, “Doctor Liu, I’m gonna go.”

“Okay,” Doctor Liu said, “Ms. Xu, it’s a miracle that your child can survive. You must be careful when you go back.”

“I know.” After a pause, Xu Youning asked, “If Mr. Kang asks about it, do you know how to reply?”

“Don’t worry, I know,” Doctor Liu said, “all the examinations you’ve done are not recorded. Mr. Kang won’t find out anything about it. And if he asks me, I’ll tell him your condition is stable at present, but we can’t do anything to the child. Otherwise, you will be in danger.”

Only in this way could she scare Kang Ruicheng and make him give up the idea of aborting Xu Youning’s baby.

Xu Youning breathed a sigh of relief, saying, “Doctor Liu, I really need you to say that. Only in this way can we survive.”

“Ms. Xu,” Doctor Liu added, “I still want to remind you that your situation is actually not stable. If you want to keep the child, you’ll put yourself in great danger. And Mr. Kang will definitely find other doctors for you. How long can you hide the truth?”

“I have a plan. Don’t worry about it,” Xu Youning said, “Doctor Liu, I won’t get you involved. I promise.”

Doctor Liu trusted Xu Youning. “Be careful,” she warned.

Xu Youning replied an “Okay” and left the office.

Mumu was sitting on the chair in the corridor, swaying his long legs in boredom. He lowered his head, thinking about something that others wouldn’t know. “Mumu,” Xu Youning called him.

Hearing that, the little guy subconsciously looked in the direction of the voice and saw Xu Youning coming out. He slid down the chair and ran over. “Auntie Youning, you’ve finished examining,” he said.

“Yeah,” Xu Youning smiled and said, “finished.”

“Then… are you and the baby okay?” Mumu blinked his eyes and asked, “what did the doctor say?”

“Don’t worry, both of us are very good,” Xu Youning said in a soft tone. Even her eyebrows revealed her happiness.

Mumu’s eyes lit up. He jumped on the spot and whooped, “Yes! I’ll be the big brother!”

Xu Youning smiled more brightly.

Yes, that was great.

She took Mumu’s hand and said, “Let’s go home.”

As soon as Xu Youning left, Kang Ruicheng’s subordinate entered Doctor Liu’s office.

Xu Youning noticed that person and she guessed that he wanted to know the result of her examination.

She believed Doctor Liu would not tell the truth, because Doctor Liu had no choice.

The doctor had cooperated with Xu Youning to lie to Kang Ruicheng several times. If at this time, she told Kang Ruicheng that all her previous words were falsehoods, she would not see the sun tomorrow judging from Kang Ruicheng’s temper.

But Xu Youning was different. She was not interested in Doctor Liu’s life. Cooperating with Xu Youning would help Doctor Liu keep herself alive.

Those who could become doctors were all smart people. She believed Doctor Liu would make the right choice.

When Xu Youning arrived at Kang Ruicheng’ house with Mumu, Kang Ruicheng had just come back.

He asked, “A Ning, what’s the result?”

Xu Youning glanced at Kang Ruicheng and directly exposed him, “Didn’t someone already report to you?”

Kang Ruicheng’s eyes darkened. Xu Youning had always been smart. It was not surprising that she had found out someone was sent to investigate her medical records.

However, what did she want to do by unmasking him so directly?

Kang Ruicheng said with his face turning cold, “A Ning!”

He always felt that Xu Youning had changed after she came back this time.

She was the old Xu Youning with whom he was familiar.

Maybe losing her child was a cruel blow to Xu Youning that she turned back to her original self. Or there were some other reasons.

“Don’t get me wrong. I’m not unhappy. I can even understand why you did this,” Xu Youning smiled and explained, “if I were you, I would also send someone to check the examination result. So, calm down. It’s nothing strange. I can accept it.”

Xu Youning used to be like that.

She could see through everything, and she would talk straight. Her forthright manner would cause others’ suspicion, but at the same time, her sincerity also won their trust.

Her words clearly indicated that she knew Kang Ruicheng was still doubting her, but she didn’t mind. She could even understand Kang Ruicheng.

Kang Ruicheng didn’t know whether she was too confident or too good at acting.

“A Ning, I did send someone to ask about the exam result, and I was really afraid that you would hide something from me,” Kang Ruicheng seemed to warn her, “so, you’d better tell me the truth.”

Mumu suddenly pulled the hem of Xu Youning’s clothes and asked, “Auntie Youning, daddy, are you quarreling?”

Kang Ruicheng called Dongzi and ordered, “Take Mumu back to his room.”

Mumu pursed his lips and wanted to protest. Xu Youning gave him a look, showing him to be quiet, which made the little fellow calm down and follow Dongzi upstairs.

Xu Youning looked at Kang Ruicheng and found him an excuse. “Well, I know you were worrying about me,” she said.

“…”

Kang Ruicheng did not speak.

Xu Youning didn’t care and continued, “In fact, you don’t have to worry that I won’t tell you the truth. At first, I did plan to conceal my disease from everyone because I didn’t want you to pity me. But since I’ve told you my condition, I won’t lie to you anymore.”

Kang Ruicheng couldn’t keep up with Xu Youning’s thoughts for a while.

Did Xu Youning think he was caring about her instead of doubting her?

Anyway, Kang Ruicheng decided to follow Xu Youning’s words and said, “The person who went with you has told me the result. It’s not optimistic.”

“Tsk, you’ve never been ill,” Xu Youning corrected him, “since my condition hasn’t got worse, it’s very optimistic, sir!”

Xu Youning smiled like a flower as if the sick person was not her. Her optimism look made Kang Ruicheng feel hurt in his heart.

“Does a sick person have no right to pursue anything?”

Kang Ruicheng held Xu Youning’s hand tightly and said, “I’m finding doctors for you. The expert team will come to City A soon. A Ning, no matter how much it will cost, I’m willing to give all my have as long as you get better.”

Xu Youning’s heart did a flip.

Once Kang Ruicheng found other doctors, the fact that her child was still alive would be exposed.

If so, not only would the child be in danger, but she would also lose Kang Ruicheng’s trust.

Before other doctors came, she must get rid of Kang Ruicheng!

Only in this way could she and her child have a chance to live.

“A Ning,” Kang Ruicheng called Xu Youning, “what are you thinking about?”

Xu Youning said in a light voice, “In fact, if I die accidentally, I’ll have no regrets as long as I have avenged my grandma on Mu Sijue.”

“Nonsense!” Kang Ruicheng interrupted Xu Youning, “you want to abandon Mumu and me? Even if you have no attachment to me, what about Mumu? Don’t you consider him?

“A Ning, Mumu lost her mother when he was very young. You want him to lose you too?”

“…”

Xu Youning was speechless for a moment.

Mumu, the adorable little kid, would be her eternal regret.

The little guy liked her now, but after knowing the feud between her and Kang Ruicheng, he would probably feel nothing but hatred for her.

But it didn’t matter. She wouldn’t live long after Kang Ruicheng died.

Hopefully, her death could ease Mumu’s hatred for her.

“I’m sorry,” Xu Youning lowered her head and said, “I will cooperate with the doctors. Actually… I want to live.”

Xu Youning’s eyes turned slightly red.

She was telling the truth.

If God allowed it, even if she couldn’t stay with Mu Sijue, she hoped to accompany her child to grow up, watching him live a happy life.

She really wanted to live.

Kang Ruicheng heard the eagerness and nervousness in Xu Youning’s voice. He suddenly realized that Xu Youning was a sick person and of course, she wished to live.

His reproach was completely unreasonable and cruel.

“I’m the one who should be sorry,” Kang Ruicheng held Xu Youning in his arms, “A Ning, don’t worry. I’ll find a way to keep you alive.”

When Xu Youning went upstairs, she found Mumu was sitting on the stair, resting his chin in both hands and looking at her thoughtfully.

She stroked the little guy’s hair and sat side by side with him, asking, “Why don’t you go back to your room?”

Mumu answered, “I saw you hugging daddy.”

“So?” Xu Youning responded calmly.

“Will you marry daddy?” asked Mumu.

Xu Youning was a little surprised that Mumu would ask this question. She looked at him and asked, “Do you want us to get married?”

“If you marry daddy, you’ll be my mommy. You’ll live with me forever. I’ll be very happy.”

“But the baby won’t be happy.”

Mumu’s voice lowered on the last words, showing some disappointment.

Xu Youning felt it was fun. She asked, “How did you know the baby would be unhappy?”

“Because Uncle Mu is his father. He should want to live with his father,” Mumu paused for a moment and then continued, “and Auntie Youning, you also like living with Uncle Mu, don’t you?”

Xu Youning was stunned, with a thought flashed through her mind—this little guy knew too much.

She took Mumu back to the room, asking, “Why do you think so?”

“Because you were happier with Uncle Mu,” Mumu smiled mischievously, “don’t worry, I won’t tell daddy. He looked horrible when he was jealous!”

Xu Youning didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

However, was she that happy when stayed with Mu Sijue? So happy that even a five-year-old child could notice it?

“One more thing,” Mumu waved his index finger, “Uncle Mu was also very happy!”

“… really?”

Xu Youning was in a trance.

When they stayed together, both she and Mu Sijue were very happy.

But now?

If she heard it correctly, Mu Sijue had taken Aunt Zhou back to City G.

How was he after returning?

Would he think of her?

Maybe.

Mu Sijue thought that she had killed the baby. He hated her so much that he wanted to shoot her. When he thought of her, his handsome face must be full of murderous expression.

Mumu touched Xu Youning’s face and asked, “Auntie Youning, will you cry again?”

Xu Youning closed her eyes to hold back her tears. She began to play games with Mumu, which could help her stop thinking about Mu Sijue…