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Chapter 44: Chapter 44 Ningning’s Mom, Can We Meet Conveniently?

“Why is she feeling tightness and discomfort in her chest?”

The doctor furrowed his brows tightly, hesitatingly said, “Could Little Miss have a mild case of autism?”

Li Lingyang’s fingers, hanging by his side, clenched tightly. “Are you suggesting it’s caused by a psychological disorder?”

The doctor, with trepidation, said, “I can’t be certain, but there have been some medical cases where the individual is physically healthy, yet they continually psychologically suggest to themselves otherwise. Over time, they start to truly feel unwell.”

It’s much like the dreadfully notorious “Chinese water torture” that doesn’t actually cut the prisoner’s wrists, but the mind affects the body to the point where prisoners are scared to death.

Upon hearing this, Li Lingyang felt a surge of emotions within. By eliminating all the impossibilities, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the answer.

Li Lingyang’s thin lips pressed tightly together, he said gravely, “Doudou will not go home tonight. You observe her for another night.”

“Understood, President Li.”

After the doctor left, Li Lingyang called Mu Bailang, “Didn’t you say last time that there’s a professional child psychologist internationally? Send me their business card.”

Meanwhile, Old Madam Li found out from Nanny He that Doudou had felt unwell in the middle of the night and rushed to the hospital in anxiety.

“How could she have heartache all of a sudden? Let Granny take a look…” Granny Li said tenderly, picking up Doudou.

Li Lingyang briefly mentioned the doctor’s advice and with barely parted lips said, “I will find the best psychologist to cure Doudou.”

“Doudou has a little friend she gets along with well, doesn’t she? If it truly is psychological suggestion causing this, having a good friend to accompany her will surely make her happier,” Granny Li suggested with a shift in tone.

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Li Lingyang nodded slightly, his deep-set eyes showing seriousness, “I’ll go speak with that child’s mother tomorrow and discuss having Ningning transfer schools to be Doudou’s classmate.”

“That would be wonderful. That child seems very sensible. Tell her mother, as long as she’s willing to transfer, we’ll agree to any conditions.”

Shen Jiangqing clenched her fists in anger, knowing that Doudou’s symptoms aren’t due to any psychological disorder; seeing Ningning every day when picking up Doudou would be enough to infuriate her to death by that brat.

“Granny, Aling, are we being too hasty? After all, that child comes from a single-parent family. Children raised in such environments often have certain psychological deficiencies. What if it negatively affects Doudou? That would be even worse.”

Elder Madam Li snorted coldly, glaring at her, “Who gave you the right to interrupt Aling and me?”

Shen Jiangqing bit her lip in grievance. “Granny, I know you don’t like me, but Doudou is my daughter too. She…”

“I’m not yet your granny, as you haven’t married into the family!” snapped Elder Madam Li, leaving no room for her to save face.

Shen Jiangqing dug her nails into her palm, thinking one day she would remove this obstacle and take her place as the Young Madam of the Li Family!

“Elder Madam Li, I’m also considering Doudou’s wellbeing. I hope you could give it more thought. Besides, Chengcheng is with Doudou, and I believe she will continue to improve…”

“Going by what you say, Chengcheng has grown up with Doudou since they were babies. Why hasn’t Doudou’s condition improved then? I think you just favor boys over girls! Don’t think I don’t know, Doudou was unwell earlier in the evening, and you didn’t take her to the hospital!”

“Aling, I didn’t, it was Doudou who didn’t want to come to the hospital. You can ask Nanny He if you don’t believe me…” Shen Jiangqing looked at him pitifully.

Li Lingyang, with a frown of irritation, didn’t come to her defense but said indifferently, “Go and check how Doudou’s medication is coming along.”

Shen Jiangqing looked at the old lady, dejectedly leaving the sickroom.

Elder Madam Li murmured as she watched her leave, “If Yichu were the mother of the children, she certainly wouldn’t favor sons over daughters.”

Li Lingyang’s face darkened, a storm brewing in his intense eyes, as if grinding his teeth, “Granny, Ning Yichu has long ceased to be the woman you think she is! Even if you dislike Shen Jiangqing, at least give her some dignity in front of the children. I presume you wouldn’t want them to grow up with the impression of you as a wicked granny.”

Elder Madam Li’s face turned dark upon hearing that. What wicked granny? This brat even dared to threaten her!

“I can’t be bothered to talk to you, I’m going to be with my little Doudou—ah, so young yet already subjected to so much mistreatment; it’s really tragic…”

…

Ning Yichu also stayed in the hospital room with Ningning for the night.

Near dawn, Ningning developed a fever again, but fortunately, it subsided after not too long. Regardless, Ning Yichu was still on high alert, checking her forehead from time to time and tucking in the corners of her blanket, fearing any mishaps.

Only those who have really been mothers know how much they hope for their children to be safe and sound.

Fan Yuke was filming outside but would call intermittently to inquire and, seeing her haggard appearance through video, felt heartbroken.

“Ningning’s fever has gone down; you should go get some sleep now. You look like a giant panda with those eyes.”

“I’m fine; I can hold up.” Before, she had performed surgeries on heart patients, standing for up to ten hours straight. This was nothing to her.

“When is Aunt Wang coming over? You have to eat something to cushion your stomach. What if Ningning wakes up and sees you like this—wouldn’t that worry her?” Fan Yuke patiently urged, truly feeling sorry for the single mother.

Every time Ningning and Chen Bao got sick, she would pull through like this; such moments are truly when a mother feels most helpless.

Ning Yichu felt ashamed; she had only stayed up for one night, and yet it seemed as if her body was about to collapse?

Speak of the devil, and he shall appear.

Outside the door, Ning Yichu saw Aunt Wang’s figure, “I’ll stop talking now; Aunt Wang has brought breakfast. Don’t worry about me, my original profession is a doctor, I know my body’s condition. You should be more concerned about yourself, filming through the night every day, you have it worse than me…”

“Ow, it’s all because of the lead actress who’s too exhausting, always running overtime…”

After hanging up, Aunt Wang happened to enter, setting up breakfast which was just some porridge and buns. Ningning was still asleep, so Ning Yichu ate something quickly.

There was no hot water in the kettle, so Aunt Wang went to the utility room next door to fetch water.

Ning Yichu tucked in Ningning’s blanket and opened the window. Even though it was a cold, keeping the hospital room well ventilated was more conducive to her recovery.

Suddenly, her phone rang. Picking it up, she saw it was from a less frequently used SIM card.

After returning to the country, she had obtained two cards; one for regular use, and the other for conveniently contacting the children’s kindergarten.

“Hello…” Her voice was slightly hoarse from staying up all night.

Then, a voice that struck Ning Yichu like a bolt from the blue came through the earpiece.

The man spoke slowly, his voice as low and sexy as ever, “Hello, Ningning’s mom, this is Li Lingyang, Doudou’s father. We spoke on the phone last time, do you remember?”

Li Lingyang!

Good heavens, why is he calling?

Ning Yichu’s heart raced as she clutched the phone, her hands trembling slightly.

She walked to the small balcony and pinched her throat trying to sound relaxed, “Doudou’s dad, yes, I remember. Thank you for sending Ningning home last time. What’s the matter?”

“There is a matter, could we meet in person?”

Ning Yichu’s heart thumped faster, but she was also puzzled and declined politely, “I’m sorry, I’m not really available at the moment. If there’s something you need to say, just tell me over the phone.”

Li Lingyang listened to the woman’s voice on the other end, hoarse and rough, as if it had been smoked over, and frowned deeply.