Zhuang Shurong was bothered. She knew her son very well. If anything happened to the person inside, she was worried that...

Taking a deep breath, she turned over and looked at Ji Zitong who lowered her head and said apologetically, "I'm sorry. My lack of attention caused Director Xi's injury. I'm truly sorry."

Zhuang Shurong and Shen Wenna traded glances at each other. They both seemed worried and did not reply Ji Zitong.

Instead, Mu Tangchuan spoke up when he saw Ji Zitong only wearing a thin outfit with some blood on her. "Alright, this is not the time for blame, Ah Rong. Give Ms. Ji one of Xiaye's coats since it's pretty cold right now. Moreover, this all happened too suddenly, so don't blame yourself for it. We can only pray for her safety."

Mu Tangchuan's warm voice made them feel better.

Zhuang Shurong grabbed a coat from the bag and handed it to Ji Zitong. "Wear this. It's pretty chilly now. It's not your fault and we don't intend on penalizing you either, so don't overthink it."

"Chief Zhuang, I..."

"Alright now. It's the New Year, so you should head back now. There shouldn't be blood on you. Li Si, go and prepare some clean clothes for your Master. It's fine."

"Alright, I'll go and prepare them. Ms. Ji, please follow me and tell me what happened in detail." Li Si then left with Ji Zitong.

...

After some time had passed, the door to the operating theatre opened once again. A nurse ran out anxiously as another one sent packs of blood in.

"Nurse, how's my daughter? How is she?" Shen Wenna rushed forward.

"The pregnant patient is experiencing a hard time delivering right now. She's very weak. Be prepared to make a choice whether to keep the adult or the child safe as the situation doesn't look great." The nurse glanced at them nervously.

"Anything is fine as long as my wife is safe. Keep the adult safe. Do you hear me? I want Xiaye!" Mu Yuchen went out of control and grabbed the nurse's collar, shocking her into fright.

"Ah Chen, stay calm!" Mu Tangchuan stopped Mu Yuchen to the relief of the nurse.

Mu Yuchen clenched his fists as he remembered Xi Xiaye's distressed expression when she begged him earlier. He had no idea if she could take it if the child was gone, hence he added, "Both the adult and the child need to be safe, or else, I'll take down the whole hospital!"

The nurse glanced at him before heading back into the operating theatre.

Pa!

Mu Yuchen's phone fell onto the floor, making a harsh, clatter.

The time passed by slowly. The sound of fireworks going off in the empty night sky reached them inside the hospital. City Z was all brightly lit, but the cold wind continued to rush into the corridor through the small window gap, making the atmosphere colder by the second.

Mu Yuchen's temperature continued to drop as well.

Xi Xiaye, you have to be alright. I just want you to be alright.

Mu Yuchen suddenly felt a sense of regret. Had he not been fixated on having a child, she would not be suffering right now. The child did not matter to him anymore.

The fireworks were getting louder and the night sky seemed like it was day time at the moment. Occasionally, they could also hear cheering from the outside.

When the bodyguards sent the clean clothes over, Mu Yuchen just took off his coat and cleaned his hand because he did not want her to see him in blood as well.

The New Year had arrived. Greetings went all around and his phone was ringing non-stop.

Finally, right after midnight and as the fireworks were still going on, the door to the operating theatre opened once again as they heard the loud wail of a newborn baby. It was like a light of hope that chased away the darkness.

"It's born!" Zhuang Shurong quickly went forward.

Shen Wenna and Xi Mushan seemed worked up as well.

"How's my wife?"

"How's my daughter?"

"How's Xiaye?"

...

They all asked simultaneously.

The nurse came out with a child in her hands. Dr. Huang smiled and said, "Chairman Mu, take a look at your child. Mrs. Mu gave birth to a son for you. They are both safe. Don't worry! This baby looks quite cute! However, he's born a little premature, so he'll stay in the incubator for a while. Mrs. Mu is pretty weak at the moment and will need rest. She'll be relocated to a patient ward after the nurses are done cleaning up. Congratulations!"

Their strained expressions softened after they heard Dr. Huang. It was over now.

Mu Yuchen leaned against the wall to support his almost collapsing body. He took several deep breaths in order to calm down. "Thank you, as long as she's alright."

His gaze then averted toward the baby in the nurse's hands.

So wrinkly!

So ugly!

So annoying!

Even more so, it was a boy!

What happened to his daughter?

Mu Yuchen frowned and just took a glance at the infant. He was pretty much expressionless as he gazed into the operating theatre.

Zhuang Shurong and Shen Wenna totally saw Mu Yuchen's reaction, and they both smiled. "Alright Chen Er, she's all fine now. This is your son. If you're not going to hold him, then his grandmother will be holding him first!"

Zhuang Shurong beamed and quickly took her grandson over from the nurse.

Most of the newborn babies look the same. They would all squint their eyes like an old person. Naturally, Master Mu had no idea about this and he just thought it was odd. He expected that with both Xi Xiaye and his genes their baby should be beautiful and pretty.

However, he had no time to care about the annoying little thing now. He quickly surged forward when the other nurses wheeled Xi Xiaye out of the operating theatre on a bed.

"Xiaye!"

"Chairman Mu, Mrs. Mu is unconscious now. She's very weak and needs rest. Just take care of her and the doctor will see her again later."

Mu Yuchen saw that Xi Xiaye was sound asleep. Her face still seemed pale and weak like a cloud. He unconsciously grabbed her cold hand under the blanket.

He could feel her sweaty palms. Her hair was a little damp and messy as well. Her struggles were all too obvious to see.

He was heartbroken to see her in such a state. "It must have been tough for you. Have a good sleep and everything will be better once you wake up."

He left a kiss on her forehead before looking at the nurse and giving her a curt nod. The nurse then started wheeling the bed again while Shen Wenna and the others followed behind.

Inside the room, Zhuang Shurong quickly took out the things inside the bag – the hat, clothes...

"Wenna, help Xiaye wear the hat. It's better to be cautious. I'll make a call back home and let our parents know everything is fine. I'm sure they're getting restless now. It's almost daybreak!" Zhuang Shurong handed the hat to Shen Wenn as she said.

"Ah Chen, here's Xiaye and your son. Hold him..." Shen Wenna nodded and she handed the little baby to Mu Yuchen.

Mu Yuchen was startled as he looked at the little thing before him. He looked at the baby's narrowed eyes as his own eyes seemed confused. He shrugged at Shen Wenna helplessly as he had no idea what to do.

Shen Wenna smiled as her gentle voice reached him. "Don't worry. Just be careful. It's a new life after all. It'll be fine if you're cautious. Xiaye put in a lot of effort to give birth to him. He's your baby."

Mu Yuchen took a deep breath and looked Xi Xiaye who was still unconscious. He clenched his fists before extending his arm towards the baby. Shen Wenna smiled and gently placed the baby in his arms.

The baby blinked as he moved his limbs slightly.

At this moment, the usually cool and calm Master Mu was now getting nervous. A sheen of sweat covered his back.

He was so tiny! Mu Yuchen was afraid to touch him and he froze up when the baby started moving. He stared at the baby in his hands as his voice sounded uneasy. "Can you stop moving around?"

Obviously, the newborn baby had no idea what he was talking about. He clenched his fists and struggled. Mu Yuchen was shocked as he quickly asked for help, "Nurse!"

"Chairman Mu!" A nurse quickly came over.

"You... hold him..." Mu Yuchen said quietly.

Zhuang Shurong and the others could not hold their laughter in. She handed the phone to Mu Tangchuan, giving him the signal to call home as she went over and took the child from Mu Yuchen. "It'll be fine if you're more careful. Your father was just like you when he held you for the first time, like father like son indeed."

She turned around to look at Mu Tangchuan with a smirk. He coughed slightly before moving closer to take a look at the baby in Zhuang Shurong's hands. "Well, I just felt nervous holding a baby this small, alright? He does look like Ah Chen when he was little, so tiny..."

A faint light flashed in Mu Yuchen's eyes as he saw the little baby resting easy in Zhuang Shurong's arms. Moments later, he touched the baby's clenched fists, holding them lightly and smiling. "Hello, baby. Nice to meet you. I'm your father. The woman sleeping over there is your mother..."

"Chairman Mu, the baby is going to sleep. He needs to stay in the incubator for a period of time," reminded the nurse by the side though she felt bad for interrupting, so she spoke very quietly.

Zhuang Shurong then handed the baby to the nurse and went out with the nurse. "Tangchuan, quickly call back home. Also, get the hospitalization procedures done. Wenna, Mushan, you two should head back first. It must be tough staying up the whole night. I almost forgot to wish you guys Happy New Year!"

They were suddenly reminded today was the first day of the New Year. Their baby came to them on this auspicious day. It was a marvelous sign!

Everyone started laughing and greeting each other.

"I'll stay here with Xiaye. I can only be at peace of mind here," Shen Wenna said.

Zhuang Shurong smiled and glanced at Mu Yuchen who was standing beside the bed. "Leave this to Ah Chen. It's time for him to do some work after Xiaye had given her all, but, Chen Er, you should go back and clean yourself up."

"Ah Chen, go back and take a shower. Leave it to me for now. I'll go and make something for Xiaye to eat after you come back later. Your grandparents are still waiting for the news at home."

...

The baby's arrival was the best New Year present they could ask for. The Maple Residence was in high spirits when the news reached them.

Shen Yue, Wang Hui, and Mu Yinan were still there. They were worried sick after waiting throughout the night and were only relieved after knowing that Xi Xiaye was fine and that she had given birth to a son.

Xi Xiaye only remembered that she passed out of exhaustion. At the very last moment, she heard the sound of a baby crying, but after that, she lost all sensation.

In her sleep, she could feel someone gently wiping her face and hands with a warm towel. A familiar scent drifted around her, and she knew it was a certain someone's unique scent.

Xi Xiaye slept for a very long time while Mu Yuchen stayed by her side the whole time.

The next morning, as the doctor was checking on Xi Xiaye's condition.

"Don't worry, Chairman Mu. Mrs. Mu is just too exhausted, but she should be awake soon. Anyhow, she still suffered injuries, so she might be feeling weak when she wakes up. It'll take some time to recover. If her body doesn't keep up, it might be difficult to get pregnant again," the doctor advised.

Mu Yuchen's expression darkened as his eyes seemed worried. "Then, what should I do to help her recover more quickly?"

"Don't worry, Chairman Mu. Just let her rest more and take care of her diet. Mrs. Mu is very strong. At first, we thought... Well, at least she's fine now. The Little Master is healthy. He'll be fine after staying in the incubator for a while."

Mu Yuchen nodded and waved, signaling the doctor to leave the room.

Mu Yuchen sat back down on the chair after the door was closed. He continued looking at his woman as he grabbed her cold hand as he closed his eyes and tried to rest a little.

The room was very quiet. There was no sound at all. The warm sunlight slowly crept in through the windows and warmed up the room.

After some time, Xi Xiaye's hand moved slightly, so he opened his eyes instantly and looked at her. Her eyelids were moving and he quickly called out to her gently, "Xiaye..."

Xi Xiaye struggled as she opened her eyes. The first thing she saw was Mu Yuchen's handsome but exhausted face. She blinked several times before finally focusing on him. Then, she touched his face before touching her own belly. Fear suddenly filled her eyes as she sat up frantically. "Where's my child?"

"Xiaye, be careful." Mu Yuchen held her quickly as he looked slightly helpless.

"Where's my child?" Xi Xiaye took a deep breath and asked again. She looked at him as her eyes went teary.

Mu Yuchen chuckled as he ran his fingers through her messy hair. "Don't worry. The baby is healthy. You gave birth to a son. Thank you for your hard work, my dear! The doctor said you still need to rest for now. I'll get someone to bring you food right away."

He helped her sit up, and Xi Xiaye's eyes cleared up when she heard him. She shook her head as she grabbed his hands and begged, "I'm not hungry. I want to see my child."

Mu Yuchen frowned as he looked at her. He pinched her cheek and put on a stern front. "I'll let you see him after you eat something. Be good!"

He then called Li Si to bring the food in.

Li Si had just arrived at the hospital. Zhuang Shurong made some pulled chicken porridge and soup to bring over.

Li Si entered the room within two minutes after the phone call, smiling widely when he saw Xi Xiaye was already awake."Missus, you're awake now! Congratulations, and Happy New Year!"

Xi Xiaye nodded. She then realized New Year's Eve was yesterday, so she looked outside the window and asked, "How long have I been asleep?"

"A whole day. Have some porridge to recover your stamina. I'll ask Li Si to get a nurse to bring the baby over."

Mu Yuchen poured the porridge into a bowl as he signaled Li Si with his eye. Understanding quickly, Li Si nodded and quickly left the room for the two of them.

Xi Xiaye wanted to grab the bowl, but he calmly moved it away to test the temperature and then attempted to feed her.

"I'll do it myself..."

He gave her a determined stare, so she could not do anything but to obey.

She ate two bowls of porridge under his supervision before he finally let her off. Then, he cleaned her face and hands before putting a coat over her. "The doctor said you're really weak right now. Be more careful."

Xi Xiaye nodded as she looked at him in the eyes. "Where's my child? I want to see him."

Mu Yuchen patted her head before looking towards the door. As he was about to get up, there was a knock from outside soon followed by the arrival of a beautiful nurse together with their son. Li Si and two other bodyguards stood outside the door.

"Your mother is awake now, little baby. Let her hold you." The nurse smiled and handed the child to Xi Xiaye while Mu Yuchen helped to support the baby's body as well.

"Baby, can you recognize me?" Xi Xiaye asked gently. Her hands were shaking slightly as she looked at her baby. He looked rather healthy, and he stared into Xi Xiaye's eyes when she looked at him. It was as if he could really recognize her voice.

He was clenching his tiny fists. How cute!

Xi Xiaye lowered her head and left a kiss on his cheek. She could not control her tears anymore as she looked at Mu Yuchen and started sobbing, "I thought... I thought..."

Mu Yuchen let out a sigh of relief. He wiped away her tears and said, "It's alright now. Both the baby and you are fine which is good. It's the best gift God has given us. What are you crying about?"

Xi Xiaye nodded as she held the baby close. "He's really cute. I think he can recognize me, right?"

"Mmm, I think he can recognize your voice. All the singing was worth it." Mu Yuchen expression softened. He went closer to them and touched the baby's little face. The baby reacted by raising both his arms high to Xi Xiaye's delight. "How adorable! I think he'll look like you when he grows up. Little baby, you have to eat well so that you can be more handsome than your father!"

"Handsomeness is not a trait that can be grown. What are you talking about?" Master Mu noticed his woman's attention was all taken away by this little thing.

Xi Xiaye rolled her eyes at him. "Which parent wouldn't want their children to be smart and good-looking? Do you not like our child because it's not a daughter?"

Mu Yuchen frowned and quickly held the baby's hand. "Of course not. I'll like it as long as it's our child."

Suddenly, the baby started crying. Mu Yuchen retracted his hands in shock while Xi Xiaye was at a loss about what to do. The nurse outside rushed in as well.

"Come, give him to me. I think he's hungry." The nurse chuckled when she saw the pair of lost parents.

Hungry?

Xi Xiaye frowned. She touched her own breasts and was about to unbutton her clothes when she glanced at the man beside her and said, "Please go out."