Exclusive Pampered Wife: My Wife Came to My Door

Chapter 141 Head 7

Just as Chi Moqing was about to go home, he received a call from Lu Zhitu. He raised an eyebrow and asked, "What brings you to call me today?"

Lu Zhitu has already proposed marriage to the Chi family, and everything—wedding dress, ring, and betrothal gifts—is ready. However, the somewhat unfortunate thing is that Chi Ran, his soon-to-be bride, has clearly not yet agreed to the marriage. Thus, the wedding preparations have become a one-man show for the groom, while the bride remains completely indifferent. Faced with this situation, the Lu family isn't in a hurry. After all, the two will eventually get married, and the groom can handle the bride himself.

However, Lu Zhitu's journey to win her over was somewhat arduous. His bride was always clinging to his younger brother, and they couldn't fight every day, could they? Of course, he could assert his dominance, but no one paid any attention to him, which almost brought Lu Zhitu to tears.

Looking back now, it used to be Chi Ran chasing after Lu Zhitu, but now the roles have reversed, with Lu Zhitu chasing after Chi Ran. It really proves the old saying, "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river, fortunes change."

Chi Moqing thought this was a good thing; after all, he had bullied his sister for so many years, and now it was time for him to pay the price. Of course, he wouldn't speak well of Lu Zhitu, and would even fan the flames from time to time, encouraging Chi Ran to continue tormenting him. Lu Zhitu, of course, was unaware of this, otherwise he would have fought with Chi Moqing.

"Mo Qing, have you been in contact with Yao Yuan recently?" Lu Zhitu's voice was very serious.

Chi Moqing paused, her hand holding the phone pausing slightly. She frowned slightly and said, "I've been too busy lately and haven't had time to contact you. What's wrong?"

“I haven’t been able to contact him for a long time. He only gives me the design drawings at fixed times, and I can’t find him at other times. I’m very worried about him now,” Lu Zhitu said.

Chi Moqing was silent for a moment, then said, "Xiao Ran is someone he has loved for so many years. Now that he has lost her all at once, it's understandable that he feels uncomfortable. Let him have some time to process this."

“I know that’s what you mean, but I’m worried he might do something rash. If you can get in touch with him, please try to persuade him.” Lu Zhitu sighed, feeling a deep sense of guilt towards Lu Yuanyao that he feared he could never repay in this lifetime.

"I understand. I'll call him later and see." Chi Moqing chatted with Lu Zhitu for a few more minutes before hanging up.

He dialed Lu Yaoyuan's number, but the phone rang for a long time before he finally answered, sounding drunk and barely able to speak. Chi Moqing asked him where he was, and he mumbled an address.

He was supposed to go, but he was worried about Yan Zuozuo at home. So, he called Lu Zhitu and told him to go over and talk things out with Lu Yaoyuan once and for all. No matter what, they were still brothers, and it wouldn't be good if their relationship was hurt because of Xiao Ran.

When Chi Moqing returned home, her mother was there. She looked at Yan Zuozuo with a pained expression and said, "Mom knows you're sad, but you must take care of yourself. I'm a mother too. If I'm not here one day, I hope my family will still be happy and safe. I believe your mother thinks the same way. Even though she's gone, she's still watching over you from heaven. You must cheer up and not let her worry about you even after she's gone, okay?"

Yan Zuozuo nodded, her eyes slightly reddening. She hugged Chi's mother, and tears streamed down her face.

Seeing Chi Moqing enter, Yan Zuozuo quickly wiped away her tears. He had already worried about her enough lately, and she didn't want him to worry anymore. She smiled at him towards the door and asked, "You're back?"

Chi Moqing put down his briefcase, sat down beside her, reached out and wiped away the tears on her face, and said gently, "Why are you crying again?"

Yan Zuozuo sniffed, "Nothing, just... Achoo!" Before she could finish speaking, she sneezed loudly. It must be because she had been too heartbroken these past few days and had been getting up in the middle of the night to get some fresh air.

Startled, Chi's mother frowned and asked, "Have you caught a cold?"

Yan Zuozuo coughed lightly, shook her head and said, "It's nothing, it's probably just from the wind these past few days."

Mrs. Chi was worried and held her hand, saying, "Zuo Zuo, you're pregnant now, and your mother's situation just happened. You must take care of yourself. If you really can't take it, come and stay with me. I'll give you some good nourishment."

Yan Zuozuo smiled and refused: "Mom, I'm really fine. I can take care of myself. I still have Mo Qing."

Mrs. Chi was still worried. Zhang Ma had resigned before, probably because she was terrified by Yan Ma's death. Chi Moqing had given her a considerable sum of money, which was considered fair. But now Yan Zuozuo had no one to take care of her. It was fine if Chi Moqing was at home, but when he went to work, Yan Zuozuo was left alone at home, and she couldn't help but feel uneasy.

So I said, "I'll find you another nanny. If that doesn't work, I'll ask the aunties in the compound to come and help out. Once Zuo Zuo has given birth and finished her postpartum confinement, everything will be fine."

Yan Zuozuo opened her mouth, about to refuse, when she heard Chi Moqing say, "It would be good to have Auntie come over for a few days first. I'll find another nanny in the next couple of days. Zuozuo is about to give birth, and I'm worried about leaving her alone at home." After saying that, he looked at her with deep affection and held her hand tightly. Regardless of whether she had family or not, whether Yan's mother was still alive or not, his feelings for her remained unchanged.

Yan Zuozuo smiled at him, clearly in a better mood than a few days ago. She opened her mouth to speak, but then felt a tickle on the tip of her nose. "I... Achoo, achoo!"

Chi Moqing tensed up and quickly said, "Do you really have a cold? Let's go to the hospital."

Chi's mother echoed her sentiments, both of them extremely nervous.

Yan Zuozuo felt at ease. Although her mother had left her, she still had a group of family members who loved her. She couldn't continue to be so depressed. Even for the sake of the baby in her belly, she should be strong.

She chuckled and shook her head, "I'm really fine. I'll just drink some hot water and take a nap." After a pause, she asked Chi Moqing, "Why did you come back so early today? Didn't I tell you not to worry? Look at me, I'm perfectly fine."

“But I like being with you,” Chi Moqing said, holding her hand.

Although Yan Zuozuo didn't say anything, it was clear that she was in a good mood. Seeing this, Chi's mother was relieved.

As a result, Yan Zuozuo's cold got worse in the middle of the night. She felt dizzy and lightheaded, couldn't breathe through her nose, and had a swollen and sore throat, feeling extremely uncomfortable.

Chi Moqing was terrified when he saw her like this, so he quickly took her to the hospital. However, because she was pregnant, she couldn't get injections or take medicine. The doctor just told her to drink more hot water, get more sleep, and sweat it out, which might make her better.

Back home, Chi Moqing stayed with her, pouring her hot water to drink. Yan Zuozuo was drowsy and weak, and she didn't know how much time had passed before she drifted off to sleep. Chi Moqing adjusted her to a comfortable position, kissed her forehead, and helped her sleep peacefully.

Yan Zuozuo felt the familiar, warm embrace and couldn't help but snuggle closer to him, falling asleep again with him in her arms. Chi Moqing lovingly stroked her cheek, carefully and gently, as if that feeling from before had returned.

He didn't sleep all night, just staring at her with tenderness in his eyes.

The next morning, Yan Zuozuo groggily opened her eyes and was met with Chi Moqing's handsome face with a slight smile. She smiled at him and asked, "You're not asleep?" She reached out and stroked his tired face, feeling a little sorry for him.

When Chi Moqing saw her smile, his face lit up with joy. He touched her forehead to make sure her fever had subsided, then breathed a sigh of relief. He pulled her into his arms, nuzzled his head against her neck, and whispered, "I like being with you like this."

After being held by him for a while, Yan Zuozuo finally woke up completely and glared at him unhappily, "We have a lifetime to spend together, what's one more night? You look so haggard these past few days, why aren't you sleeping properly?"

Chi Moqing smiled faintly and remained silent, but tightened his grip on her even more.

After a long while, he said in a muffled voice, "You finally have me in your eyes. I was so worried about you these past few days, afraid that you would leave me."

Hearing his slightly disgruntled whining, Yan Zuozuo felt a surge of amusement, yet also a warm feeling. She muttered softly, "I should be the one worrying."

Chi Moqing patted her head, looked at her sullen face, and sighed helplessly, "Zuo Zuo, I love you, and I will never leave you in this lifetime. Of course, you shouldn't even think about leaving me either. We are an inseparable family, you know?"

Ever since Yan's mother passed away, Chi Moqing had been constantly mentioning this phrase, as if reassuring her. Yan Zuozuo naturally sensed his feelings, hugged him tightly, and softly called his name, "Moqing..."

"Thank goodness you're alive again." Chi Moqing kissed her hair. If she had continued to be depressed and remained so down, he really didn't know what to do.

Fortunately, she is finally alright now.

Yan Zuozuo nestled in his arms and said softly, "I'm sorry for making you worry."

"It's what I should do, as long as you don't push me away." Chi Moqing brushed the long hair from her forehead and nibbled at her small earlobe in an ambiguous way.

Yan Zuozuo felt itchy and dodged left and right, burying her head in his chest, her eyebrows curving into a smile. How fortunate she was to have met him.

The two hugged for a long time. Chi Moqing asked her, "Are you hungry? I'll go make you something to eat." He stroked her face and felt that she had lost a lot of weight. Her cheeks, which were not big to begin with, now looked even more pointed with her chin, and her eyes looked even bigger and brighter.

Yan Zuozuo nodded. She hadn't eaten properly for the past few days and was indeed hungry.

Chi Moqing got out of bed and cooked her some porridge, adding chopped meat and vegetables. It smelled delicious and was ready quickly.

Yan Zuozuo sat on the bed, holding his hand. Knowing that he hadn't been eating or resting properly these past few days, she said, "Eat with me."

Chi Moqing went to get another bowl, and the two fed each other until they finished eating quickly.

When Chi's mother called to ask how Yan Zuozuo was feeling, Chi Moqing said she was fine, which put her at ease. Because Yan Zuozuo was weak after catching a cold, Chi Moqing told her to sleep more, and he stayed with her.

The sun is shining brightly outside; it feels like the sun has finally broken through the clouds.

Time flies, and it was already the seventh day after her death. Yan Zuozuo and Chi Moqing held a memorial service at the villa, and then went to the house behind Yan's mother's former flower shop to burn paper money.

As for Mu Tianyang, Yan Zuozuo hesitated. Although Mu Tianyang had called her later, her mother was gone, and their relationship had become distant. What if she went to burn paper money and ran into Mu Yaoqian, leading to another argument?

Just as she was hesitating, Mu Tianyang called first, saying it was the seventh day after her death and asking them to come over and burn paper money together.

Chi Moqing took Yan Zuozuo to burn paper money. Mu Tianyang was heartbroken to see how thin she had become. Although he hadn't spent much time with Yan Zuozuo, she was a sensible child, and he genuinely liked her. If Mu Yaoqian were half as sensible as her, he wouldn't have to worry about her.

Yan Zuozuo burned paper money with a sorrowful expression, saying sadly as she burned it, "Mom, you've worked hard your whole life. Take good care of yourself over there. Don't be as stingy with money as you were when you were alive. If this isn't enough, come to me in a dream, and I'll burn more money for you. Don't always worry about me. I'm doing very well. I have Moqing and the baby..."

She paused, tears streaming down her small face, illuminated by the firelight. She quickly wiped them away and said, "After I give birth to my baby, I'll take her to pay respects to you and let her call you Grandma. I've never been able to fulfill my filial duties in my life, and this is all I can do for you..."

Chi Moqing put his arm around her shoulder and silently said in his heart, "Mom, don't worry, I will love Zuo Zuo well for the rest of my life and make her happy. You should be well over there too."

Mu Tianyang quietly burned paper money beside him, his expression sorrowful.