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Marry a Rich Old Man - Chapter 32

Published at 14th of December 2023 08:03:14 AM


Chapter 32

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The hairstyle on his head was something that An Wuyang had received compliments on from all his colleagues at the bakery. They all said it suited his handsome facial features and fair complexion; in short, it was good looking.

However, Mr. Huo expressed his opinion about An Wuyang’s hairstyle for the second time today and, this time, he directly dissed it, using adjectives like “stupid” and “silly.”

An Wuyang was a little angry and put down his dried fruits without eating them.

He especially disliked it when the atmosphere suddenly went quiet, and he couldn’t hear the sound of the little angel smacking his lips. Constantly aware of Huo Yunchuan’s perplexity, he looked up into the mirror.

In the rectangular mirror, he saw a face with no expression on it, and, on closer inspection, he realized that his large, round almond-shaped eyes were clearly radiating two little flames.

“…” Huo Yunchuan couldn’t help but tremble the steering wheel in the direction he was going. He avoided looking at him and said, “Don’t overthink it. I meant it could be styled in a more flattering way…” No, this direction felt darker the more he described it. “Forget it. If you’re happy with it, then that’s fine.”

An Wuyang felt quite disheartened. He sulkily said, “Would it kill you to say it looks good now?”

Huo Yunchuan, who was hit by Cupid’s arrow like a bullseye, breathed a sigh of relief in front. He nodded with approval without a trace of hesitation, “It looks good now.”

He could tell that Huo Yunchuan’s compliment wasn’t heartfelt.

As the recipient of these compliments, An Wuyang shyly bit his lip and revealed a small smile.

If it weren’t for Huo Yunchuan being absolutely sure and certain, for certain, that this person was young and hardly understood the concepts of seduction and flirting, didn’t even understand what a safe distance was, then he could’ve given him the charge of intentionally provoking…

As the one who was twelve years older than the other party, Huo Yunchuan was powerless. His mission was to protect this little guy who held him close in his arms. He laughed when the other wanted to laugh and acted coquettish when he wanted to act coquettish…

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There was nothing he could do.

Once An Wuyang’s mood improved, he picked up the bag of dried fruits and continued to eat them casually.

Huo Yunchuan, worried that he might eat too much and upset his stomach, reminded him during the journey, “Eat less.”

In retaliation for the old man’s mean mouth, the little angel with a sharp tongue quipped, “Now you won’t even let me eat…”

Huo Yunchuan: “…”

For breakfast today, An Wuyang had eaten shrimp rice rolls that he liked, and he had consumed two servings. After finishing, he let out a satisfied burp and used Mr. Huo’s hand to wipe away the grease from his lips.

He smacked his lips and drank the lemon honey water that Mr. Huo had prepared for him.

Finally, a change of scenery brought happiness.

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These days were both decadent and happy, and An Wuyang gradually realized it. He was very happy because he still had a full nine months of being taken care of like a precious gem by Mr. Huo.

An Wuyang had never expected that Mr. Huo, who seemed stern and tough, would be such a caring person.

He was deeply impressed!

When Huo Yunchuan sent the little angel into the car, he received a deep gaze from him, which left him puzzled.

“Shao Fei, we need to go to the hospital right away,” he told Shao Fei over the phone.

“Come on, I’m waiting for you in the office,” Dr. Jiang Shao Fei replied. He had been eagerly anticipating their arrival because while the previous examinations were not unreliable, they still needed to perform a proper prenatal checkup for a definitive confirmation.

An Wuyang stepped into this hospital for the second time, as per Mr. Huo’s request, wrapped in a cheerful blanket. Holding his wrist, he was carefully led inside.

Even though the hospital’s air conditioning was adequate, the season was what it was.

An Wuyang quietly removed the blanket, “…” and wordlessly tucked it into Huo Yunchuan’s arms.

Huo Yunchuan didn’t say anything and held it for him.

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However, the blanket soon returned to An Wuyang’s legs because the air conditioning in the office was even cooler. After sitting down, Huo Yunchuan covered him again and said, “Let him rest for a while.” He was saying this to Dr. Jiang Shao Fei.

Feeling guilty for taking Dr. Jiang’s chair, An Wuyang apologized, “Dr. Jiang, I’m sorry.”

Dr. Jiang Shao Fei couldn’t close his mouth; he couldn’t believe that his friend could accomplish so much in such a short time. In just a few days, he had transformed the young man into someone completely different. “It’s… it’s fine,” he said as he pushed up his glasses and turned to Huo Yunchuan, “You really impress me…”

He couldn’t help but remember that when Huo Yunchuan had brought the young man over just a few days ago, he was in much worse condition than he was now.

Today, he looked fresh with rosy lips, sparkling eyes, and he even seemed to have gained a bit of weight?

“I don’t understand what you mean,” Huo Yunchuan said as he took out a water bottle from his bag, poured half a glass of water for An Wuyang, and assisted him in drinking it, just as he usually did.

Wiping off the water on his chin with a soft towel, Dr. Jiang Shao Fei’s expressions were as entertaining as ever. At the same time, he secretly despised Huo Yunchuan for going to such lengths for the baby in the young man’s belly.

He suddenly felt a bit sorry for An Wuyang, who was being pampered by Huo Yunchuan at such a young age.

In the presence of a stranger, An Wuyang didn’t feel too awkward about Mr. Huo’s care. But now, with Dr. Jiang Shao Fei’s scrutiny, he started to feel uneasy. So he silently decided to maintain some distance from Huo Yunchuan for the moment—no eye contact, no verbal exchange.

However, Huo Yunchuan soon noticed something was amiss. Why was this kid not looking at him? “An Wuyang?”

“…”

The straightforward boy, Mr. Huo, leaned down and drew near him. He wouldn’t let An Wuyang avoid his gaze. “Are you still angry?” After the wall slam, he gently stroked An Wuyang’s hair. “You look great like this; I’m not lying.”

Dr. Jiang Shao Fei was flabbergasted: “…”

Once he regained his composure, he immediately rubbed his arms, thinking, “Oh dear…”

Feeling awkward, he decided to leave the room for a while.

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In his mind, he thought, “Old Huo, you misplaced your hormones. You’ve thoroughly captured the heart of that boy, making him look up to you wholeheartedly. You’re truly cruel…”

An Wuyang finally looked at Huo Yunchuan after Dr. Jiang Shao Fei left. “When are we having the examination? I’m feeling pretty good right now.”

Huo Yunchuan nodded seriously, looking at him. He took a deep breath inwardly and said, “I’ll go call him right now.”

At the door, Dr. Jiang Shao Fei watched Huo Yunchuan coming out with a face full of complex emotions, truly not expecting this. “Yunchuan, I told you to take care of him, but I didn’t expect that… you’d provoke him to this extent. What if he falls for you?”

Their group of friends usually indulged in a carefree lifestyle, but deep down, they were always calculating things.

“You’re overthinking,” Huo Yunchuan glanced at his friend and said casually, “He’s very simple; he’s just a kid.”

Dr. Jiang Shao Fei shook his head, thinking, “So you’re making things even more complicated?” Then, he had a sudden realization and stared at Huo in disbelief, “Wait, are you saying he doesn’t even know you’re hitting on him?”

“Yeah,” Huo Yunchuan rolled his eyes at his friend’s reaction and sighed in frustration. “Not only does he not know I’m hitting on him, he doesn’t even realize he’s hitting on me…”

Dr. Jiang Shao Fei, dumbfounded by the absurdity, tried to picture the scenario.

“Hahaha… Oh my God,” he burst into laughter, slapping his thigh. “You… Hahaha…”

“Alright, let’s get the examination scheduled,” Huo Yunchuan adjusted his collar and prepared An Wuyang for the check-up.

He didn’t want this bizarre laughter to reach the ears of An Wuyang inside the office.

“Done, you can take him in… Hahaha…” Dr. Jiang Shao Fei took a moment to regain his composure, trying to return to his professional, white-coat-clad angelic image.

Huo Yunchuan went inside, brought out An Wuyang, and the three of them proceeded with the check-up.

Most people had a fear of hospitals. Coming to one meant they had to endure some kind of pain.

An Wuyang was still in the early stages of pregnancy, and apart from morning sickness and fatigue, he wasn’t experiencing any pain. However, as he gently touched his belly, he knew that he would have to face surgery sooner or later.

In his moment of fear, Huo Yunchuan’s comforting presence was timely. He wrapped his arm around An Wuyang and said softly, “Don’t be afraid.”

These few words, spoken in a low, soothing tone, had a calming effect, making An Wuyang feel at ease.

An Wuyang underwent a series of check-ups, which were not the traditional pregnancy check-ups for women, but a customized plan designed by Dr. Jiang Shao Fei to address An Wuyang’s unique situation. Dr. Jiang Shao Fei had consulted with an obstetrician-gynecologist he was familiar with to create this plan.

Typically, the first pregnancy check-up for women is recommended around the 12th week of pregnancy, which is roughly three months.

However, An Wuyang’s baby was only slightly more than a month old. This check-up was more about ensuring An Wuyang’s well-being during his pregnancy.

This was Huo Yunchuan’s preference; he was eager to monitor An Wuyang’s health.

As the two of them waited outside the ultrasound room, their eyes were fixed on the door. Suddenly, Dr. Jiang Shao Fei broke the silence, asking, “Yunchuan, if his body isn’t suitable for having a child, would you still insist on it?”

He immediately regretted asking the question, as it was like weighing human life against the future child of the Huo family.

No matter how Huo Yunchuan answered, it was bound to be unsatisfactory.

“Shao Fei, you’ve really lowered your standards with that question,” Huo Yunchuan’s tone was cool, and his gaze remained fixed on the door. “If it’s not the right time now, we’ll wait until he’s in better health.”

Just then, An Wuyang came out, looking slim and healthy, with a small, bright-eyed face. His appearance did not seem to align with Dr. Jiang Shao Fei’s concerns.

Huo Yunchuan immediately went to meet him, his eyes full of concern. “Did the doctor hurt you?” He had previously instructed the doctor to be gentle during the examination.

“B-ultrasounds don’t hurt,” An Wuyang blinked his eyes and spoke casually, his confidence on full display. “It’s just that the doctor gave me too much liquid to drink.” He touched his stomach, sticky with the ultrasound gel.

Huo Yunchuan raised his eyebrows with concern. He took the tissue An Wuyang was using to wipe his stomach, crumpled it, and tossed it in the trash bin. “Go clean up when we get home. Don’t expose your belly like this; you might catch a cold.”

Dr. Jiang Shao Fei couldn’t help but smile as he heard this, but he held back his laughter. He didn’t want to risk being pinned to the ground and scrubbed vigorously by Huo Yunchuan.

An Wuyang spent the entire morning undergoing various medical examinations, and the constant tests left him feeling weary. He was slightly drowsy as he sat in the chair, leaning against Huo Yunchuan, who stood beside him.

According to the results, An Wuyang’s physical condition was generally good. His current slim figure was considered normal, attributed to the adolescent growth spurt, which often outpaced proper nutrition and could result in appearing thinner. So, Dr. Jiang Shao Fei emphasized that he needed to eat well and get plenty of sleep from now on.

As Dr. Jiang Shao Fei presented the results, he talked incessantly to his friend, who seemed to have something on his mind. However, Dr. Jiang Shao Fei suddenly realized that Huo Yunchuan wasn’t paying attention; instead, his focus was entirely on An Wuyang, who was peacefully sleeping, leaning against Huo Yunchuan’s leg. An image of reliance and trust.

Dr. Jiang Shao Fei had a moment of epiphany, and he understood why Huo Yunchuan had accused An Wuyang of flirting, because it was undoubtedly happening.

“Shao Fei, let’s not discuss this further,” Huo Yunchuan whispered softly, showing that he didn’t care how his close friend perceived him. “As long as he’s healthy, that’s all that matters. I’ll make sure to provide him with the necessary nutrition.”

And he was planning to ask Dr. Jiang Shao Fei to arrange some supplements. But that was a discussion for later.

Dr. Jiang Shao Fei rubbed his temples. Since he confirmed An Wuyang’s pregnancy, he knew things were going to change. He just hadn’t expected things to turn out this way.

“You should wake him up,” Dr. Jiang Shao Fei reminded Huo Yunchuan. “Sleeping like that, he might really catch a cold.”

“It’s okay, let him sleep a little longer,” Huo Yunchuan gently adjusted the blanket for An Wuyang, and then checked the time, it was half past eleven in the morning. “We’ll have lunch together when you finish work.”

“…” Jiang Shao Fei thought, I really don’t want to be a third wheel, so he suggested, “How about calling Lao Ji and Lao Chen? Since you’ve made up your mind, it’s just a matter of time. Let them know.”

Moreover, if they kept it a secret for too long, they might have some objections.

“Alright,” Huo Yunchuan nodded and handed him the phone, after all, they were brothers, and there was nothing to hide.

The reason for his hesitation was that he had heard a saying in folk culture that during the first three months of pregnancy, the baby’s spirit was sensitive, so it wasn’t advisable to announce it to the world too early.

Jiang Shao Fei made the call, saying it was about something important, and the two of them couldn’t refuse to come.

After ending the call, Jiang Shaofei teasingly said with a complicated expression, “Seeing you two like this really reminds me of a phrase.”

“What phrase?” Huo Yunchuan’s full attention was on An Wuyang, so he responded casually.

The refined and handsome Jiang Shaofei pushed his gold-rimmed glasses up and crossed his arms as he chuckled, “Fatherly love and filial piety.” Then he raised his eyebrows suggestively, “On special occasions, you can let him call you ‘dad,’ just think about it, it’s hilarious.”

Huo Yunchuan’s face immediately turned sour, and he wished he could slap Jiang Shaofei to death. “This joke is not funny, don’t say it again in the future.” Damn it, it filled his mind with all sorts of images.

The author has something to say:

What is known as ‘birds of a feather’? Even experienced drivers like Huo Yunchuan can’t resist it.





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