Chapter 17: We Will Apologize to Xiao Juzi Together in a Moment

Chapter 17: Chapter 17: We Will Apologize to Xiao Juzi Together in a Moment

Imperial Hospital.

It wasn’t a major problem, just an upset stomach. Xiao Juzi had fallen asleep while receiving treatment in the medical pod.

The child had only drunk a bottle of nutritional fluid before they left, and nothing else. His stomach started acting up right after they left the viral restaurant. ’Could there really have been a problem with their ingredients?’

Shu Yao let out a motherly sigh.

Back when they lived in the Lower Star District, Zaizai had never suffered like this.

"Don’t worry," Qin Shiwei reassured her. "Beastmen are very tough."

Shu Yao shot him a sidelong glance, her tone reproachful. "So you think you have no responsibility in this at all?"

"Today was my mistake." The man pursed his lips, blaming himself. After admitting his fault, he promised, "It won’t happen again."

For some reason, Shu Yao felt a little sorry for him. ℴ

She softened her tone. "When our son wakes up, you should give him a proper apology."

’Apologize?’

’He was the dignified First Commander! In his entire life, he had never properly strung together the three words "I am sorry" for anyone!’

Under Shu Yao’s warning gaze, the stiff and awkward Commander finally relented.

"Fine, I’ll apologize." ’Dignity and all that is not important. A true man knows when to be flexible!’

’Most importantly, Yaoyao wanted him to do it.’

Shu Yao rewardingly scratched his chin. "Now this is how a good father should act!"

"Are you coddling me like you do your son?" Qin Shiwei frowned slightly, tilting his head up to raise his chin away from her mischievous hand, yet he couldn’t bear to look away from her.

’When she smiled, her eyes seemed to sparkle with starlight.’

Shu Yao withdrew her hand and laughed awkwardly. "Haha, force of habit..."

’I just unconsciously started petting the man next to me like he was a cute little thing like Zaizai. Turns out he’s not into it, huh.’

’But whenever I pet Zaizai, he always looks so comfortable and happy.’

Qin Shiwei wasn’t averse to her touch, he just didn’t want Shu Yao to treat him—a grown man—the way she treated a child.

Shu Yao looked at her son sleeping soundly in the medical pod, her gaze gradually softening.

Whether from the pain or a fear of needles, the little one’s fists were clenched tight in his sleep.

She sighed self-reproachfully, then looked at Qin Shiwei, who had been watching her the whole time. "I’m also responsible. Let’s apologize to Xiao Juzi together in a bit."

Qin Shiwei nodded. "Okay."

’That way, he wouldn’t have to face it alone.’

Soon after, Shu Yao’s Light Brain received a video message from Shu Xin.

From the holographic projection, it was clear that Shu Xin looked frantic.

When she spoke, her voice was filled with deep unease and concern. "Yaoyao, did something happen to you guys out there?"

"Mom, it’s nothing," Shu Yao said in a soothing tone. "Xiao Juzi just has an upset stomach. We’ll head back once he wakes up."

"He really has an upset stomach?!" Shu Xin cried out, shocked and frantic, her voice cracking. "Where are you now? I’m coming to find you right away!"

"Mom, calm down..."

Shu Xin threatened, "If you don’t tell me, I’ll have your uncle track your location!"

’Mobilizing her entire network to find them was exactly the kind of thing a panicked relative would do.’

"Okay, okay, okay." Shu Yao was truly no match for her mother. "We’re at the Imperial Hospital."

Shu Xin soon rushed to the hospital in a Flying Machine.

She was only able to breathe a sigh of relief after seeing that Zaizai was safe and sound.

Shu Xin grabbed Shu Yao’s hand.

’From the strength of her mother’s grip, Shu Yao could tell she was genuinely worried about them—and terrified of losing them again!’

"How could this have happened!" Shu Xin’s bloodshot eyes were filled with overwhelming relief. "I saw the video online... I thought it had to be fake..."

’What video?’

’What was fake?’