RMM -Chapter 219 Xi Zi Leaves the Incubator

Zhang Huaqing and the others arrived early, all excitedly anticipating the moment they could take little Xi Zi out of the incubator. Their joy was so infectious that anyone unaware might have thought they had just won the lottery—just kidding, there’s no prize redemption at a hospital.

But their grandson was healthy again, and finally, they could hold him in their arms. That was far more thrilling than any lottery win.

When they arrived at the ward in groups, Su Ruo and Xi Yuechen had long since regained their composure, at least on the surface.

In the midst of all the excitement, Su Ruo kept glancing at Xi Yuechen, sometimes intentionally, sometimes unconsciously. Fortunately, there was no more gloom on his face, which eased her heart considerably.

Su Ruo could guess why Xi Yuechen had felt so troubled: he was probably upset that not only had he failed to protect her, but that his failure had led to calamity. Her near-death experience must have left quite an impression on him.

But it was just an accident. Even Su Ruo herself had been unprepared; how could she possibly blame him from miles away? Besides, even if Long Ge’s actions were meant to take revenge on her superior and inadvertently affected her, it was something no one could foresee.

No matter what the superior did to Long Ge, it was well deserved. Not only did he show no remorse, but he even came to kidnap her—utterly insane. Such social parasites deserved to be eliminated sooner rather than later, otherwise they would continue to harm society.

Although thinking of Long Ge and his men made Su Ruo grit her teeth in hatred, the events had already passed. Ultimately, neither she nor her child suffered serious harm—they were safe. That was enough. There was no need to dwell on it; she only wanted the matter to be completely behind her life.

Su Ruo guessed that Xi Yuechen had likely caught Long Ge and his men, and given his emotional state, they probably didn’t gain anything. She had no idea that Xi Yuechen hadn’t just prevented them from profiting—he had cut off their way of life entirely.

Xi Yuechen was not someone who liked to quibble over trivialities, but that only applied if someone didn’t overstep—if they didn’t cross his boundaries, he would ignore them. But if provoked, someone normally cold-hearted and detached would show no mercy; one could even say his heart was made of steel.

It was better that Su Ruo didn’t know. In her heart, her superior had always been an upright, honorable soldier—how could there be such darkness, especially when it was for her? She might even feel uneasy if she knew.

After their morning conversation, Xi Yuechen remained silent, even his presence was heavy and subdued. Su Ruo felt a pang of sorrow in her heart.

“Commander, everything is over now. Let’s not dwell on it, okay? Long Ge didn’t succeed in the end, and scum like him will get his comeuppance. But we shouldn’t let it affect us, alright? I know you care for me, but seeing you like this… it hurts me too…”

Su Ruo buried her head in Xi Yuechen’s arm, mumbling, then shook her head against his arm, silently urging him to speak.

“Mm, I know. It’s time to let it all end.”

As he spoke, his dark eyes were deep and unreadable, though he gently reached out and stroked Su Ruo’s head twice.

Still slightly uneasy, Su Ruo looked up at him for a few seconds, until Xi Yuechen lowered his gaze in mild puzzlement to meet hers, and then she rested her head back in his arm.

Then… Xi Yuechen lightly frowned, and a hint of indulgence flashed in his eyes as he looked at her, a faint smile finally appearing on his face as he quietly gazed at the top of her head.

Su Ruo bit her lip, wanting to apply a little more pressure, but she couldn’t bring herself to—it was, after all, her commander’s arm! She thought: fine, this counts as a little punishment; if he overthinks things again, next time I won’t be this gentle.

Feeling indignant, she released her bite and suddenly noticed a wetness at the corner of her mouth, a tinge of embarrassment flashing across her face—her own saliva…

She wondered if it had stained Xi Yuechen’s clothes…

“Cough. From now on, don’t think such messy thoughts. It irritates me to see it; it ruins my mood. Next time I see it, I’ll bite again—you better watch out.”

With that, Su Ruo buried her head in his arm again, mumbling her “threat” fiercely.

Whether it was her warning or Xi Yuechen having come to terms with things himself, Su Ruo felt her heart lighten as she saw his complexion return to normal, her mood lifted as well.

A commander like this was truly pleasant to look at! Su Ruo thought happily.

Time passed quickly amidst everyone’s laughter and chatter, and Su Ruo occasionally chimed in, laughing without end.

Perhaps thanks to Shen Liang and Zhang Huaqing’s care, or maybe because Su Ruo’s cheerful mood made her cooperative, her body recovered quickly, though relatively speaking, she was still a bit fragile after the severe injuries of that day. Her complexion looked rosy now, but her foundation was still weak. They would likely need to stay in H Province a few more days.

Zhang Huaqing and the others had long prepared. The newly purchased house was fully arranged and furnished. They moved many things from B City and bought additional items here, from large appliances to pots and pans, for both Su Ruo and little Xi Zi. The house was ready for an extended stay—even for several years, there would be no problem.

Feeling well and cheerful, Su Ruo laughed and chatted without any fatigue, her energy growing the longer she stayed.

Xi Yuechen knew Su Ruo was eagerly waiting for their little one and, seeing that she was fine, let her indulge in this rare joy rather than interrupt her.

When Xi Zi was brought into the ward, Su Ruo’s anticipation reached its peak. Seeing the little bundle in Zhang Huaqing’s arms, she was overwhelmed, eyes wide, wanting to get close but suddenly feeling timid, biting her lip in hesitation.

Shen Liang, seeing her like this, smiled and gently nudged Zhang Huaqing, who was entirely focused on the grandchild, signaling her to notice Su Ruo.

Zhang Huaqing saw Su Ruo’s “helpless” expression, helplessly rolling her eyes. Someone had rushed to bring the child, but she didn’t even dare approach.

“What are you standing there for? Come see your son,” Zhang Huaqing said, turning Xi Zi’s face toward Su Ruo, scolding gently.

Su Ruo looked around at everyone teasing her, feeling a little embarrassed. She forced a smile, leaning forward nervously, brows furrowed.

In front of her lay a baby wrapped so tightly that only the face was visible, tiny enough to make Su Ruo gasp. She worried Zhang Huaqing might not hold him securely. As if asleep, Xi Zi’s eyes were tightly closed, lying motionless in her arms.

Whether it was because the baby couldn’t yet make expressions, or because he inherited Xi Yuechen’s seriousness, his small face was remarkably solemn, making Su Ruo burst into a smile as her tension gave way to curiosity.

“So small…”

No photograph could compare to the real thing. Even the best photos had deviations. Seeing him in person, Su Ruo realized just how tiny the baby was; his face wasn’t even as big as her palm. Now, sleeping quietly with no expression, he looked impossibly endearing.

“All children are like this. His features are developing, and soon he’ll become even more clever,” Shen Liang said to Su Ruo with paternal fondness, though the words were meant to reassure her. The baby had been even weaker at birth, giving a fragile impression… but that was in the past. Now he was healthy, and there was no need to worry Su Ruo further.

“Wow, so good, just like little Yuechen. If you didn’t know, Ruo Ruo, Yuechen looked exactly like this as a child—like he was cast from the same mold.”

Shen Liang leaned closer to Xi Zi, speaking softly to Su Ruo, eyes shining with excitement.

Su Ruo glanced at Xi Yuechen, who appeared indifferent, seemingly unaffected by the comment. Yet she didn’t miss the faint smile lingering in his eyes as he looked at Xi Zi. Raising the corner of his mouth slightly, he turned his gaze back, focusing on the baby.

The more she looked at Xi Zi’s solemn little face, the more he resembled Xi Yuechen. Unable to resist, Su Ruo looked up at Zhang Huaqing.

“Mom, let me hold him.”

Zhang Huaqing had wanted to refuse outright—Su Ruo had no experience holding a baby, and she didn’t want the child hurt. But the next second, she realized Su Ruo was the mother. Naturally, she had every right to hold him.

“Alright…” Zhang Huaqing relented, half annoyed, half concerned. “But be careful. Support his head with your arm—the baby’s neck is soft and can’t hold up the weight of his head…”

Zhang Huaqing fussed anxiously, but Su Ruo didn’t show any impatience, their interaction amusing everyone around.

When Zhang Huaqing handed Xi Zi to Su Ruo, she tensed completely, looking like she was facing a great enemy.

He Wen and Duan Wei exchanged amused glances—they’d never seen Su Ruo like this. It was both funny and heartwarming.

Especially He Wen, watching Su Ruo stiffly hold Xi Zi, her face radiating complete satisfaction. She suddenly felt the appeal of having a child…

Seeing Lu Yue seemingly succeeding in his pursuit, He Wen wondered if it was time to consider her own future. She shivered, blaming Su Ruo for planting the thought.

Xi Yuechen, observing Su Ruo’s happy, glowing motherly side, felt that she and the child looked absolutely beautiful, like sunlight incarnate, captivating the heart.