Chapter 174
**Chapter 225: She Has Always Been the Happiest Person in This Family**
Yu Xunge had just arrived at the hospital, but it was already too late. The child in Yi Qiuguo's womb had mysteriously vanished, as if swallowed by some unseen force. No matter what examination method was used, the cause remained undetectable. Moreover, the state known as "Jungle Law" that Yi Qiuguo had exhibited that morning had also disappeared without a trace.
At that moment, Yi Qiuguo lay on the hospital bed, munching on fruit, her face betraying no hint of sorrow. Instead, she seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.
Shen Yushi wore a calm expression. When Yu Xunge entered, she was just getting up with her bag, clearly preparing to leave. After sizing up Yu Xunge for a few seconds, she said, “You’re here?”
Even with the game invasion turning her into a player, the old lady remained the same, always attentive to her appearance.
Her upper body was clad in a simple, somewhat unattractive leather armor, while her lower half sported black lantern pants embroidered with magical patterns. Yet, she had somehow draped a linen coat with a Ze Lan (a style of clothing) flair over her leather armor, and added a few pendants in the same color scheme as her pants—pots, bowls, knives, forks, and chopsticks—creating a look that, while chaotic, somehow exuded a unique beauty.
The bag she carried matched her outfit perfectly, and with her silver short hair and light makeup, she looked a hundred times more fashionable than Zhao Shuying.
Suppressing her tumultuous emotions, Yu Xunge smiled and greeted, “Grandma.”
Shen Yushi nodded, placing her bag on the tea table beside her before sitting back down.
Yu Xunge didn’t see Yu Qingshan. She walked to the bedside and took out a few dishes that Yi Qiuguo loved: “What happened? How did it suddenly disappear?”
Yi Qiuguo smiled, gently stroking Yu Xunge’s hand: “If it’s gone, it’s gone. I’m really okay. Whether this child exists or not doesn’t matter to me. As long as I have you and Xunhuan, that’s enough. It’s your dad who’s feeling down.”
Sometimes, Yu Xunge was genuinely curious about whether Yi Qiuguo ever had worries. It seemed that no matter what happened, she could always live joyfully. In both this life and the last, she had always been the happiest person in the family.
Even Yu Qingshan, who was selfish and dismissive of women, and Yu Xunhuan, who was cold-hearted, treated Yi Qiuguo quite well. Even Su Yitong, Liang Yuchuan, and Han Qianshan—well, they would like and comment on Yi Qiuguo’s posts.
Yi Qiuguo had already pulled out her phone, looking around: “Where’s Tu Lan? Where’s Tu Lan?”
The invisible Tu Lan tugged at Yu Xunge’s ear.
Yu Xunge helplessly thought to Tu Lan: “I have a grudge against her, but I don’t really mind you playing with her. Last time, I was just… a bit jealous. Do as you like. Look, I’m also chatting with her. It’s not fair if I can play with her but you can’t. If you like talking to her, go ahead.”
Tu Lan was surprised in her mind: “Jealous? I only like you the most. Who else would you be jealous of?”
Yu Xunge replied, “...Oh, just go have fun!” She couldn’t take it anymore; it was too cheesy.
Only then did Tu Lan smile and appear, flying in front of Yi Qiuguo to ask her to take a picture.
With a dragon companion, Yi Qiuguo was delighted. Yu Xunge walked over to Shen Yushi and placed the gifts she had brought in front of her: “Grandma, this is a gift for you.”
Shen Yushi didn’t refuse. She handed Yu Xunge the dishes she hadn’t had time to send earlier and began to examine the rice Yu Xunge had brought: “Is this rice? I’ve never seen it before.”
As she spoke, she sniffed each grain, savoring the aroma.
Yu Xunge began to describe the flavors of the rice one by one: “These are all from Ze Lan. This triangular one has a bit of bitterness, but it’s very refreshing to eat, leaving you feeling calm. This donut-shaped one has a texture like snow; no matter how long you cook it, it won’t lose its shape, but it melts in your mouth…”
Shen Yushi listened intently, occasionally picking up a grain to taste. She seemed more interested in the texture than the effects of the rice.
Even Lu Qieyun and Yu Chayan, who were nearby, were captivated.
These two had seen plenty of good things, but they had never encountered rice from Ze Lan. Even the exchange booklet didn’t have any mention of it.
Meanwhile, Yi Qiuguo and Tu Lan were engrossed in taking and editing photos. The atmosphere in the room was just right when Yu Qingshan walked in, his face showing no signs of distress. Aside from the faint worry etched on his brow from the past couple of years, he appeared largely unchanged.
He respectfully placed the food he had brought for Shen Yushi in front of her. Even though Shen Yushi couldn’t be bothered to say a word to him, his smile still carried a sense of respect for his mother. He then went to Yi Qiuguo’s side, playing the role of a good husband.
Upon seeing Yu Qingshan, Shen Yushi instantly lost interest. After chatting with Yu Xunge for a while, she got up to leave, inviting Yu Xunge to stay at her place for the night.
She then turned to inform Yu Qingshan and Yi Qiuguo that after today, they shouldn’t come to her place anymore.
Yu Qingshan and Yi Qiuguo had different reactions; the former sighed in relief, while the latter looked quite disappointed.
Yu Qingshan had brought Yi Qiuguo to Shen Yushi’s place to avoid Yu Xunhuan. Now that the child was gone, there was no longer any reason to stay. Although Shen Yushi had allowed him in, he knew it was merely to teach him a lesson.
She hadn’t chased them away purely out of consideration for Yi Qiuguo’s pregnancy.
In this lifetime, Shen Yushi would never forgive him.
She wasn’t the type to endure hardship or humiliation just to earn someone’s praise or envious glances, even if that person was her own son.
Perhaps in the first few years after Yu Qingshan had left Shen Yushi with the family, if he had been willing to return and admit his mistakes, she might have given him another chance. But after leaving for 19 years without looking back…
Now that he wanted to turn back, Shen Yushi would only twist his head off completely.
Yu Xunge didn’t refuse either. Her main purpose for coming to B City had already been fulfilled. Staying at Shen Yushi’s house would not only help her avoid unnecessary troubles but also allow her to learn some culinary skills.
Although she had resolved to keep things ordinary with Shen Yushi, since she was already in B City and Shen Yushi had extended an invitation, she wouldn’t turn it down. After all, the gift she brought was no small matter.
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