freenovelworld Chapter 1849 How could I not regret it?
Chapter 1849 How could I not regret it?
"Father-in-law!"
Li Dequan laughed heartily and went to greet him, his voice filled with genuine warmth.
"..." Lin Jianzhou opened his mouth, almost subconsciously about to agree, but the smile on his face instantly froze, his lips twitched involuntarily, and his eyes flashed with undisguised embarrassment and loneliness. When he saw his wife Wang Xiuqin looking over, he subconsciously turned slightly to the side, as if to avoid this overly enthusiastic and formal meeting between in-laws.
The Lin family members all turned their gazes toward the entrance of the corridor, their faces displaying a variety of complex emotions.
Qin Kunlun grinned as he helped the sprightly Qin Zongheng stride over, with Jiang Guiying close behind. The faces of the group showed a mixture of anxiety and barely concealed joy.
Qin Anlan, the younger sister-in-law, was like a cheerful swallow, running even faster. As soon as she arrived, she took Zhu Qiuju's arm and asked in rapid succession, "Sister Qiuju, how is Ruobai? How long has he been inside?"
"They just went in a little while ago! We don't know the situation yet, but Director Gui from their obstetrics and gynecology department is personally performing the induced labor. Let's wait a moment, just a moment!" Zhu Qiuju held her hand, looking at this girl who had taken care of Qin Ruobai like a mother for so many years. She felt as if she had found a pillar of support and comforted her repeatedly, as if the hearts of the two mothers were connected.
Qin Zongheng's demeanor remained as impressive as ever. With a steady gait, he immediately walked up to Li Desheng after exchanging pleasantries, and the two elderly people clasped hands tightly.
"I never imagined, Brother Zhongmo, that after all these years, our two families are truly bound by blood. We're both about to level up!"
His voice was booming, and his face was beaming with undisguised joy.
Yes, although the Li and Qin families have entered into a marriage alliance, it is the birth of this child that truly connects them by blood.
That's true. The two families can never sever their ties; it's a genuine blood relationship that no one can replace!
The friendship that had lasted for decades was truly elevated at this moment.
"Congratulations to you both! Little Hai, we've been waiting for this for so long, haha, it's finally here!" Li Dequan squeezed his hand back tightly, his eyes getting a little moist as he said this.
Today, the Li and Qin families will complete the upgrade of their entire family and will soon have four generations living together. This is a grand event that both families have been looking forward to for a long time!
Li Fugui and Qin Kunlun, the two fathers-in-law, stood together tacitly, holding hands, their faces beaming with smiles like sunflowers. Amidst the surrounding laughter and chatter, for some reason, both of them felt a pang of emotion, their eyes reddening.
Especially Qin Kunlun.
Every time his eyes look towards the operating room, it reminds him of a day more than 20 years ago.
At that time, Bai Haitang was lying in the delivery room, and his feelings were just like those of his son-in-law Li Xiangnan today.
It was as if at that moment, that feeling of anticipation also traveled over and was inherited by Li Xiangnan.
Qin Kunlun saw Li Xiangnan pacing back and forth in front of the door, and with a smile, he pulled him back, "Child, stay calm! Ruobai and the child will be safe!"
These brief and powerful words, carrying his father-in-law's trust and support, immediately calmed Li Xiangnan down considerably.
"...You have no idea, my heart was pounding nonstop this morning. I had a feeling that something big was going to happen today. I even told the neighbors in the yard that I was afraid Ruobai was going to give birth, and I got a scolding for it. Sure enough, look... Ruobai is really going to give birth!"
Zhu Qiuju had already started chatting with her old in-law Jiang Guiying, and her tone reflected her feelings from that morning.
"Hahaha, what does this mean? It means that our mother-in-law and Ruobai are of one mind, and she and her grandson are of the same ilk! They knew that the baby was coming out!" Jiang Guiying laughed heartily.
This warm and natural interaction, brimming with kinship, stood in stark contrast to the somewhat distant but welcoming atmosphere when the Lin family arrived earlier.
The Li and Qin families are perfectly integrated, living in harmony and turning the corridor outside the delivery room into a hopeful and warm family haven.
However, this warmth felt like invisible needles, subtly piercing the hearts of everyone in the Lin family.
Lin Jianzhou's face drained of color, and he silently took a step back, hiding himself behind the crowd.
Only at this moment did he realize that all his previous attempts to convince himself to accept the status quo were just self-deception.
For Li Xiangnan, there will always be an inescapable sense of "frustration"!
He used to think it was just a regret, nothing more than human nature.
But now, seeing Li Xiangnan so successful and thriving in both his career and family, and recalling how Xiuqin and I forced Li Xiangnan to divorce Chu Qiao in the name of the children's future, saying it was for the good of both children.
The results of it?
Regret, like a vine, entwined around Lin Jianzhou's heart, almost suffocating him!
Now that Li Xiangnan has had children, he and the Qin family are truly united!
Wang Xiuqin also lowered her head, nervously twisting her handkerchief, unable to bear looking at the glaring scene of reunion.
The second brother, Lin Weimin, also felt a mix of emotions.
He was genuinely happy for Li Xiangnan, his brother-in-law whom he had once admired so much, who had finally reached the pinnacle of his life.
"Good lad! You're almost catching up to me!"
His tone, besides being happy, also contained a hint of unspeakable regret.
This child should have also been a member of the Lin family!
Lin Muyu stood quietly in the corner, her gaze always following Li Xiangnan.
Seeing him receive the Qin family's unreserved acceptance and support, and the genuine congratulations from them, and witnessing his upcoming new journey in life, she felt both sincere blessings and overwhelming envy and sorrow.
That feeling, buried deep in her heart and never to be spoken, turned into a barely perceptible sigh at this moment.
She quietly turned her face away, pretending to be attracted by the scenery outside the corridor, to hide her slightly red eyes.
Lin Youwei, however, was the one laughing the happiest in the crowd.
She even gestured to Jiang Qitao, whispering her guesses about whether the baby would be as handsome as Li Xiangnan.
That smile was radiant and pure, carrying a secret joy and satisfaction that others couldn't understand, as if this impending life had some special, unknown connection with her.
However, after the Qin family appeared, especially the moment the words "father-in-law" were uttered, Lin Chuqiao seemed to be frozen in place and under a spell.
The smile she had maintained shattered completely, leaving only a pale face.
She watched Li Xiangnan naturally integrate into the Qin family's care, saw the unspoken understanding between her, Qin Kunlun, and Qin Zongheng, and witnessed the happy look on her former mother-in-law, Zhu Qiuju's face...
All of this seemed to be a silent declaration of her complete elimination!
Regret?
How could I not regret it?
In the past year or two, she even forced herself not to think about her relationship with Li Xiangnan, burying that deep love in her heart, hoping to reconnect with Li Xiangnan through her career and then gradually make her move on.
When they divorced, she still held onto a sliver of hope, thinking that perhaps one day they could rekindle their relationship.
But now, this hope seems so ridiculous and unattainable in the face of vibrant life.
Tears welled up uncontrollably in her eyes. She desperately tilted her head back at a 45-degree angle to look at the sky, trying her best not to let them fall, but her slightly trembling shoulders betrayed the overwhelming pain and conflict in her heart.
Bang!
It was at this moment, a time of bittersweet emotions and an atmosphere of extreme subtlety, that things began.
Suddenly, the operating room door was opened from the inside, and everyone's eyes turned to it.
Then Gui Jing walked out with a complicated expression.
Seeing her expression, everyone's hearts jumped into their throats.
Li Xiangnan's heart skipped a beat, and his scalp tingled as he asked, "Director Gui... Director Gui... Ruobai... how is she? The baby... how is the baby?"