Chapter 35: Learning the Truth

Although she and Shuying were best friends, their family backgrounds were quite different.

Li Qingqing knew that Shu Ying was rich and didn't need the money for a few cans of milk powder.

But even if her family were still doing well and as wealthy as before, she wouldn't be willing to accept such a valuable gift from Shu Ying so casually, let alone her family now that they're in trouble.

"Giving the baby a little formula is fine, but I won't. These days, it's already pretty good for a woman who has just given birth to have some porridge to eat and replenish her strength."

"Giving me formula is such a luxury."

Shu Ying, however, pressed down on her hand with an irresistible force.

"Qingqing, if you say things like that, it means you don't consider me a friend."

“We have the means, so why not drink it? I believe that if I needed this milk powder, you would sell everything you own to buy it for me.”

"We don't need to say these things about our friendship. If you're really too embarrassed to drink, you can just consider it a loan from me. You can pay me back slowly once you've fully recovered."

Shu Ying had already said all that, so Li Qingqing had no room to refuse.

She nodded heavily with tears in her eyes. Having such a good friend as Shu Ying was truly the luckiest thing in her life.

Just now, Li Qingqing was worried that her body was weak and she still hadn't developed breast milk, so she couldn't feed her baby.

Unexpectedly, Shuying delivered the prepared formula so promptly.

Since she had already agreed to lend her these things first and repay them after she had fully recovered, Li Qingqing didn't make a fuss anymore.

Shu Ying, like a mother, only showed a satisfied smile after seeing Li Qingqing finish drinking.

This was the first time Li Qingqing had ever drunk formula. She didn't know if it was the effect of these good things or because Shu Ying had specially prepared the formula for her.

I felt warm all over after drinking it.

Even the pain from before has been relieved quite a bit.

Li Qingqing sighed, "The effects of this milk powder are truly amazing."

Shu Ying smiled, without explaining that it was all thanks to the spiritual spring water.

Li Qingqing never imagined that her child would need a pacifier after birth.

She held the glass baby bottle in her hand, looked it over, and couldn't help but show an expression of amazement.

"This bottle is really beautiful. The glass texture makes it feel substantial in your hand, and there are even scale lines on the back."

Shu Ying smiled and nodded: "Besides this, I have many other styles of baby bottles. The Peace brand specially designed the shape of the baby bottle into the shape of a peace dove, based on their brand name. It's especially beautiful."

"There are two openings, and the shape is like a bull's horn. But when I was taking care of two children, I tried it and felt that this cylindrical bottle was more convenient."

The best baby bottles are the ones that are easiest to clean, as they are less likely to harbor bacteria.

Li Qingqing loved the baby bottle in her hand. She thought it was not only beautifully designed, but also durable and practical because of its glass material.

The nipple on top is made of yellow rubber and is made of a very soft material.

As soon as Li Qingqing put the bottle to the little guy's lips, the rich aroma of milk filled the air, and he instinctively started drinking.

She would smack her lips every now and then, eating with great relish.

As Li Qingqing watched the baby nursing, her eyes softened instantly.

"This child eats so well, no one has to worry about him at all. He seems to be in good health."

Seeing that her child was so healthy, she could finally put her mind at ease.

During her pregnancy, Li Qingqing was always worried about this.

Because her husband hadn't been heard from for a long time and hadn't sent any money back.

Her family doesn't like her at all. Forget about eating nutritious food, she can't even get the most basic requirement of eating a normal meal every day.

Li Qingqing is not afraid of hardship; she has long been used to it over the years.

But Li Qingqing would never allow the same grievances to befall her own child.

She had no one to love her, but her child had her.

Li Qingqing felt extremely anxious whenever she thought about the possibility that her child might become unhealthy because she couldn't afford to eat.

Yet she was powerless to change the situation and could only blame herself in silence, blaming it all on her incompetence as a mother.

Fortunately, Li Qingqing made a very good friend.

With Shu Ying's help, she felt much more at ease.

Her child had just been born and was at his most vulnerable.

Li Qingqing was determined to raise this little guy well, and then repay Shu Ying's kindness tenfold.

After the baby finished eating, Shuying picked him up again and helped him burp.

She also flicked her wrist and hid the baby bottle inside her spatial storage.

Shu Ying smiled and placed the hiccuping baby into Li Qingqing's arms so she could hold him and sleep.

"This child is so good-looking. His eyebrows and eyes are exactly like his mother's. When he grows up, he will definitely be a very handsome young man."

Li Qingqing lowered her head and looked intently at the child in her arms.

Because of severe tearing after giving birth, Li Qingqing could only hold the baby in her arms and couldn't actually pick him up.

Even so, she felt extremely satisfied.

Every time Li Qingqing sees this child, she can't help but marvel at how miraculous life is.

If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she wouldn't have believed that she had actually given birth to this little one.

The little one slept soundly after eating, his fingers unconsciously curling up.

The little one, warm and cozy, is the flesh and blood of herself and her husband.

Only at this moment did Li Qingqing feel a sense of reality.

Even though her child was only born today, she felt as if she could already see him growing up little by little, from calling her "Mom" in his baby voice to gradually growing into a strong and upright man.

Hopefully, Duan Huaichuan will have returned from the front lines by then.

Shu Ying went to the door and looked around, confirming that the corridor outside was empty and there was no one there.

She turned around and sat down next to the chair, looking at Li Qingqing and the baby in her arms.

After confirming that she had calmed down considerably, Shu Ying carefully chose her tone and concisely told her what had just happened.

And how I handled it.

Upon hearing these words, the smile on Li Qingqing's lips froze instantly.

Even though she knew her child had returned safely to her side, she still immediately held his little hand tightly.

Only when she felt his warmth did she regain some sense of security.

"I never imagined that something so outrageous would happen while I was bleeding heavily and unconscious."