Wen Yan silently sighed; there was more to that reminder than t the ear. But what could he do when he wasn’t prepared? Just take one step at a ti. On a larger scale, he absolutely couldn’t stand by and watch the Soul Devouring Beast return to its original form. With such a massive body, immune to all harm, capable of devouring all Creatures on an entire planet, it probably wouldn’t take more than a few years for everyone to be dood. On a smaller scale, his fingers were tightly clutched in the little one’s grip; that pulse of blood connection was indubitably genuine. He also couldn’t let the little one, newly arrived in this world and not yet having had a good look at it, leave again so soon. The little one’s nature was secondary; the main point was, it was actually his son. Even if sothing ca up later, he would just have to deal with it as it ca.
"Little one, just focus on recovering, on growing up. Eat more, sleep more, and you’ll slowly grow up."
Outside the hospital room, Pei Tugou pulled his wife to the window at the end of the corridor, whispering to her about what Wen Yan had said earlier.
His wife, Jia Jinfeng, was skeptical but began to relax her doubts a little when she heard that Wen Yan had proactively suggested a DNA test.
"Didn’t you ask clearly?"
"How could I ask? I know Wen Yan very well. There’s no telling how much heartache is involved; how could I go and tear open soone’s old wounds? Haven’t you learned anything from all those TV dramas you’ve watched? Even I can understand that; why can’t you?"
Jia Jinfeng’s expression flickered as she imdiately concocted a tumultuous and lodramatic saga in her mind, one that could easily span sixty or seventy episodes.
Hearing Pei Tugou’s words, Jia Jinfeng nodded repeatedly.
"You’re right, one has to look forward. So things really shouldn’t be dug into too deeply. This young man is quite thorough in his approach; his ideas aren’t really problematic. I’ve been with this child for so many days now; I’m not willing to part with him either. The child is frail but otherwise very well behaved. He doesn’t cry or fuss, and in fact, he’s much easier to look after than our daughter was at that age. Our mother likes this child too. If he were to be taken away just like that, I don’t think she could accept it. So, did you agree with him?"
"Not yet. I ca back to discuss it with you and to ask for Mom’s opinion."
"Wei State isn’t much different from Duanzhou. If you could find a stable job there, that would definitely be better. But have you asked about the specifics yet?"
"I haven’t asked about the specifics yet, but I trust Wen Yan. He’s also reluctant to part with the child and truly wants what’s best for him; otherwise, he wouldn’t have told so much."
Jia Jinfeng sighed. "He’s a single man, and working in a Funeral Ho at that. It’s hard to imagine how he’s going to raise a child alone. Still, I don’t really have any objections. As for Wen Yan, I’m sure he’s a good person. I t him just now; he’s polite and amiable. You’re the head of the household, so you make the decision. Anyway, whatever you decide, it’s bound to be better than returning to our hotown. As long as our daughter’s schooling isn’t an issue, I have no objections. Our family certainly wouldn’t mind if you worked at a Funeral Ho or soplace like that, as long as it brings in money. And Mom definitely wouldn’t have any problems with it either."
"That settles it then." Pei Tugou had no further hesitation once he heard her agreent.
He returned to the hospital room to find the little one fast asleep, still tightly grasping one of Wen Yan’s fingers, refusing to let go. He imdiately slowed his pace and watched quietly.
This is definitely the real father; the connection is just different. I’ve never been treated that way. Although the little one is obedient and seldom cries or fusses, he always seems a bit aloof.
Pei Tugou then told Wen Yan the decision he and his wife had made.
"Brother, no rush. The little one will probably need to stay in the hospital for a few more days, and various checks will take ti. Once I have everything arranged, you can co over. For these next few days, I’ll still need to trouble you to look after him."
"What are you talking about? It’s no trouble at all for us to take care of this little guy."
Wen Yan stopped standing on ceremony. He spoke to a hospital Doctor, who confird that this hospital was the only one in Duanzhou qualified to carry out a paternity test, so Wen Yan decided to have it done there.
When paying, he also deposited thirty thousand yuan into the little tyke’s account to cover previous outstanding fees and future dical expenses.
Taking the little tyke with him imdiately wasn’t feasible, so it was best to maintain the current arrangent for the ti being.
After spending over two hours in the hospital, Wen Yan walked out still sowhat dazed.
Zhang Laoxi was waiting in the car with the Little Zombie. Seeing Wen Yan return looking sowhat off, Zhang Laoxi asked with concern, "Is sothing wrong?"
"Indeed, sothing unexpected has co up, but it also seems quite normal. I just ran into Brother Pei inside. He’s planning to move to Virtue City, so we’ll need to make so arrangents when the ti cos. Also, check with the bosses in our area if there’s an appropriate job opening available. And then there’s the matter of the kid’s schooling."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Laoxi knew that sothing significant must have happened. Wen Yan, as warm-hearted as he might be, wouldn’t normally go to such lengths.
He didn’t dare to ask for more details, simply nodding in agreent.
"Actually, it would be much more suitable for you to make the inquiries than . The bosses in that villa area might not trust my ability, but they certainly believe in yours. If you ask, there will definitely be sothing. The rest is simple; I can take care of it without Feng Yao’s help. I’ve been around these several states for so many years, and I do have so acquaintances."
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