Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
âWhy do you still use my birthday as your password? It means youâre still thinking about me, right?â Li Zhentingâs discovery made him feel quite pleased, and his tone carried a hint of playfulness.
However, Shen Ning responded with a cold sneer, âLi Zhenting, youâre too self-absorbed. Itâs just a few digits, and Iâve only kept it out of habit. Donât read too much into it! Thatâs just your vanity.â
She snatched the phone from him and generously connected with him on WeChat, sending a series of messages.
âThese are the things you need to prepare for Ding Dingâs hospital stay. You should go back and get them.â
Li Zhenting glanced at the messages and said, âIâll have Leng Xue bring them.â
Shen Ning questioned, âWhy canât you get them yourself? Can anyone else understand what the child needs better than you? If you donât even know what your child uses daily, how do you take care of him?â
Her tone turned sharp, and she accused him.
Li Zhenting felt a surge of anger rising within him.
This woman was becoming more audacious by the day! She was treating him like an irresponsible man!
But he had always taken great care of Ding Ding since he was a baby.
Furthermore, her attitude was absolutely atrocious!
He turned and walked away in frustration.
After all, it was getting late, and the child could have diarrhea at any moment!
Watching the man reluctantly leave, Shen Ning shook her head.
Men were always like this; they didnât understand the pain women went through during childbirth, and they seldom got involved in their childrenâs growth. Instead, they were quick to blame women.
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An hour later.
Li Zhenting came in carrying bags and bags of stuff, his face covered in sweat.
Shen Ning had been exhausted during this period and had already fallen asleep, holding Ding Ding tightly.
Li Zhenting quietly approached, placed the items down, and when he looked at Shen Ning, he saw that she was tightly hugging Ding Ding in her arms. Even though she was asleep, her eyebrows were knitted with worry and pain on her face.
As for Ding Ding, he was sleeping soundly in her arms. His little face looked particularly peaceful, radiating a sense of happiness even through the air.
One big and one small, sleeping like this, it didnât seem out of place at all. They looked like a mother and son!
Li Zhenting was briefly lost in thought and took a seat in a nearby chair.
From what he had seen so far, Shen Ning did indeed care for Ding Ding. Her care and love for him seemed to surpass his own, as a father. Of course, compared to Shen Mei, Shen Ning was way better.
Why was that?
He couldnât help but wonder.
Suddenly,
Ding Ding wriggled in Shen Ningâs arms.
After a moment, an unpleasant smell wafted through the air.
Uh-oh, Ding Ding had diarrhea again!
Li Zhenting hurriedly stood up, ready to change Ding Dingâs diaper himself. Just then, Shen Ning opened her eyes.
âDaddy, my tummy hurts,â Ding Ding murmured with his eyes tightly shut, still half-asleep.
âDing Ding, donât worry, it wonât hurt tomorrow,â Shen Ning reassured him. She quickly lifted the blanket, felt his bottom, and indeed, it was wet.
She got up and fetched some hot water, taking out a clean set of pajamas. Fortunately, she had prepared a few extras before bedtime. She lifted Ding Ding, sat him on a nearby chair, covered his chest with a towel, removed his soiled pants, and with one hand, lifted his legs, cleaning his little bottom over a basin of warm water.
The entire process was gentle and meticulous, with swift movements, leaving Ding Ding still sound asleep throughout.
After cleaning him up and putting on fresh pants, she looked at Ding Dingâs dad, who seemed lost, and said, âYou hold the child for a moment, Iâll tidy up the bed.â
âOkay,â Li Zhenting walked over, taking the child into his arms and making sure Ding Ding was comfortable and sleeping well.
Shen Ning went out to the nursesâ station and asked for a new set of sheets. She also took a mattress protector from the large bag Li Zhenting had brought. Only then did she gently place Ding Ding back on the bed.
As soon as Ding Ding was on the bed, he reached out and grabbed Shen Ningâs clothes.
Shen Ning, feeling helpless, turned to Li Zhenting.
Li Zhentingâs lips twitched, âYou stay with the child; Iâll take care of the rest.â
He bent over, picked up the basin of hot water, and headed for the bathroom. He tossed the soiled clothes into the laundry basket on the way.
Shen Ning watched him with cold eyes.
Luckily, he wasnât as delicate as sheâd imagined. In just a few minutes, he had tidied up the hospital room neatly.
After finishing up, Shen Ning checked her phone; it was already 4 a.m.
âYou should go back now. Iâll take care of the child,â Shen Ning softly told him..