Bang! It wasn’t until the ambulance closed its doors and drove away when Han Muzi turned around to look at Little Bean, who was standing beside her.
“What is up with you?” “Huh? What is it, mommy?” Little Bean looked up at Han Muzi with innocent eyes, and he appeared especially kind and naïve.
Upon looking at the innocent Little Bean, Han Muzi was puzzled. However, he was her son after all, and she knew him well. She crouched down to pinch Little Bean’s cheeks.
“Did you… do that on purpose just now?” “Mommy, what are you talking about? I don’t understand what you are talking about.”
“Don’t play dumb with me. Why did you tell the nurse that we don’t know him? You even ate the cake he bought you. Why were you acting as if you don’t know him just now?”
“Mommy!” Little Bean pouted. “When did I act as if I didn’t know him? I merely told Miss Nurse that Mr. Ye is not our family! Is that wrong? Hmph! Mommy, tell me! Is Mr. Ye our family? I am not wrong! Why did you accuse me, mommy?”
Han Muzi was rendered speechless by his reaction. She recalled the incident and realized that Little Bean did not claim that he did not know Ye Linhan, indeed. He merely stated that Ye Linhan wasn’t their family member.
Well, it’s undeniable that it is the truth. He sounded so reasonable that she did not have a comeback. “Mommy, tell me! Was I wrong?”
Han Muzi snapped back to reality while gazing at Little Bean, who was right in front of her. Then, she shook her head helplessly. “You did not say anything wrong, but the nurse didn’t know that. She thought that you didn’t know Mr. Ye at all. Just think of it… Wouldn’t Mr. Ye feel sad if he heard that?”
“He might be sad,” answered Little Bean after a short pause. “In that case, why did you say that?” “However, he really is not related to me. Why should I care if he is sad or not?”
Han Muzi was stumped by his answer. She truly did not expect her own son’s thoughts to be completely different from hers. Han Muzi realized with a start that she was completely at a loss for words.
“Mommy! Mommy!” Little Bean swung her arm back and forth. “You promised me you’d find a daddy for me. I just want my daddy; I don’t want Mr. Ye.”
He looked adorable when he said that, and it was almost impossible to reject him when he had such a sad and pitiful look.
“Soon, soon.” Han Muzi sighed as she caressed his head. “I promised I’d find you your daddy, and I’ll keep that promise.”
“Really?” Little Bean looked excited. “In that case, when can I see daddy? You’re so bad, mommy! You were not quick with your actions, and that was why I’ve been waiting miserably.”
“I know it’s my fault, but I will do my best. I will let you see your daddy once I figured things out, alright?”
“Sure! However, mommy, Aunty Yan mentioned that she is picking me up. Where is she?”
At that, they heard a sudden cry of surprise.
“Little Bean, Muzi! Why are you both here?”
The two of them turned to the voice, and they saw Yan running toward them.
“Yan, haven’t you gone home yet?”
“Aunty Yan!”
“Cough, cough…” Yan cleared her throat when she saw Han Muzi. “I thought you went out with you-know-who. I didn’t expect you to be here. However… you aren’t allowed to snatch Little Bean away from me because I have an arrangement with him. I’m taking him to see Han Qing this afternoon.”
“See Han Qing?” Han Muzi was astonished, but she smiled in realization. “Is this the advisor you were referring to?”
Yan was blushing furiously, but she nodded honestly in the end.
“With his relationship with Han Qing, he’s the most suited to act as my advisor.”
Since that was her reason, Han Muzi had no choice but to stand up and hand Little Bean to Yan. “Fine. I’ll return your advisor to you. Please take him home earlier tonight. Don’t stay out too late.
“I know; I’ll keep that in mind!”
Little Bean thought of something suddenly before leaving.
“Mommy, are you planning to visit Mr. Ye in the hospital?”
“Mr. Ye?” Yan was oblivious to what happened earlier, and so she looked bewildered. “Who is Mr. Ye?”
Ye? A name came to Yan’s mind swiftly, and she looked toward Han Muzi, as if asking for confirmation through her gaze.
Han Muzi nodded slightly before turning toward Little Bean.
“Mr. Ye is a person after all, so I have to visit him in the hospital. I will be quick about it.”
“What about the issue of finding daddy?”
Han Muzi looked troubled, and so Yan dragged Little Bean away. “That’s an adult matter. Why are you trying to get involved as a child? Your mommy knows that to do. You are still a child, and so you shouldn’t worry about it. Quick, come with me to see your Uncle Qing.”
With that, Yan picked Little Bean up and turned around to leave.
Yan had Little Bean in her arms, but his face was still turned toward Han Muzi. His dark and marble-like eyes stared unblinkingly at Han Muzi, so much so that she turned away because she felt guilty.
After the two of them left, Han Muzi cleared her throat before getting a cab, and then she went straight to the hospital.
He collapsed right in front of me. Even as a business partner, I should check on him. On the way to the hospital. Han Muzi phoned Manager Yi from before.
Manager Yi immediately asked the name of the hospital when he learned that Ye Linhan was ill.
By the time she arrived, Han Muzi saw Manager Yi already waiting at the entrance.
“Manager Yi.”
“Miss Han!” Manager Yi rushed toward her upon seeing her. “I rushed here immediately when I heard that Vice President Han was admitted to the hospital. Is he alright?”
Han Muzi shook her head. “I’m not too sure. He should have arrived not too long ago. Let’s head in and find out.”
“Sure.”
The two of them entered the hospital, and after they found out where Ye Linhan was, they rushed toward his ward.
Han Muzi’s phone started ringing on the way there.
She took her phone out and stopped dead in her tracks when she saw Ye Moxuan’s name across her phone screen. Manager Yi asked when he saw her standing still, “Miss Han?”
“I’m sorry, I need to take this. Manager Yi, please go ahead.”
At that, Han Muzi dashed toward the side to answer the call. Since the hospital was bustling with people, she had no choice but to find a slightly secluded area to answer the phone call.
“Hello?”
“Where did you go?” Ye Moxuan’s voice sounded relaxed, but Han Muzi was still slightly shocked. She cleared her throat before answering him, “I-I’m on my way home.”
“You’re on your way home?” Ye Moxuan paused. “In that case, I’ll wait for you.”
“What do you mean?” Han Muzi asked.
“I’m at the entrance of your house.”
Han Muzi nearly jumped out of her skin when she heard that.
When did he go to my house? Why is he at the entrance of my house at this hour?
“Didn’t I tell you that I haven’t figured things out? Why did you—”
“What are you so scared about? Won’t I be meeting him sooner or later? Besides, I’ve prepared some gifts for our son.”
Han Muzi gulped instinctively and bit her lower lip.
“But I’m not home yet.”
“How long will you take?”
How long will I take? She turned to glance at Manager Yi, who was in front of her, before biting her lip. “20 minutes or so.”
