Rebirth: The Courtyard Bride Is Cool and Radiant

Chapter 919 - 920: Can’t Be Softhearted

Shen Qiuye saw her daughter and was full of concern: "Gaodi called me, so I rushed over."

As she got closer, she couldn’t help but express her frustration: "You’re already a mother of two, and now you’re carrying another one. Can’t you change your temper?"

Duan Zhuangyu playfully leaned her head on Shen Qiuye’s arm: "Mom, I’m like this now, please stop nagging."

Shen Qiuye poked her on the head with a finger: "Luckily, the child is fine, otherwise you’ll regret it."

Huo Gaodi placed the food he brought on the bedside table: "It’s past mealtime, so just eat a bite for now. The doctor will check you again later, and if everything’s fine, you can go home."

Duan Zhuangyu noticed Huo Gaodi’s cold face. Clearly, he disliked the bowl, but she didn’t dare act out. Yet, she was hesitant to make a move.

Huo Gaodi saw her hesitation: "We didn’t bring anything. That bowl was borrowed from the hospital cafeteria staff. What’s with all the fuss?"

The implication was, if you’re picky, then stay hungry.

Since her daughter got married, her son-in-law hadn’t been this cold. She quickly gave her daughter a look: "When you’re out, there’s no room for being fussy."

Duan Zhuangyu, with a mild obsession with cleanliness, looked at that black stain on the wristband and lost her appetite completely.

Seeing she wasn’t eating, Huo Gaodi didn’t press further. Watching the IV needle nearly empty, he left the room: "Nurse, the IV is almost done. Could you please remove it?"

The nurse, busy with her work, replied: "Just a moment, I’ll be right there."

Shen Qiuye continued urging her daughter: "Since it’s here, eat just a little."

Duan Zhuangyu covered her mouth and said: "Mom, since we’re leaving, let’s cook after we get home."

When her son-in-law came back in, Shen Qiuye didn’t dare push any further, realizing there was something off about him today. She whispered to her daughter: "Are you two having a tiff?"

Duan Zhuangyu didn’t answer directly, only saying: "Don’t overthink it."

Huo Gaodi came to the bedside: "The doctor said Zhuangyu needs to rest for a few days due to this scare. I’ll be on a business trip for the next few days and won’t have time to care for her, so let her stay with you for a while."

Although Shen Qiuye didn’t know what had happened, seeing her son-in-law’s expression, she figured he was saving face: "Alright, just come stay with me for a few days then."

Huo Gaodi nodded: "Later, I’ll also send Xiao Qian and Shao Yu over. Sorry to trouble you."

As the two talked, the nurse came in and swiftly removed the needle: "Hold it for a while to avoid bleeding."

Duan Zhuangyu was infuriated by Huo Gaodi’s words, but realizing there were other patients and families in the room, she refrained from speaking out.

It wasn’t until Huo Gaodi had sent mother and daughter back to the Duan family that Duan Zhuangyu exploded: "Huo Gaodi, what do you mean by this?"

Huo Gaodi didn’t avoid the issue: "Zhuangyu, people can’t stay stuck in place forever. As time passes, you should become more mature and composed. But you...

Xiao Qian is already nine years old this year, yet you’re still as naive as ever. Some things I can’t explain to you, so let your parents talk to you instead.

These words infuriated Duan Zhuangyu greatly, and while Huo Gaodi was concerned about her health, he knew he couldn’t be soft-hearted, as there were only two possible outcomes.

In the first outcome, their family would grow frustrated and tired of Zhuangyu’s actions.

In the second outcome, their marriage would end, and they would go their separate ways.

Thus, he couldn’t be soft-hearted. He had to make her change her ways.