CHAPTER 321: CHAPTER 321: MOTHER AND CHILD CONNEXION, SHE WANTS TO SAVE THE LITTLE CHUBBY BABY 2

The next day, Si Mingjing was busy all morning.

She concentrated on preparing a medicinal ointment to remove pregnancy stretch marks.

By the time she finished, it was already half-past three in the afternoon.

After eating something simple, she brought the ointment for removing the stretch marks over to Yan Zhenxi. Upon seeing her, she noticed that Yan Zhenxi’s complexion was rosy and her mood was upbeat.

Yan Zhenxi sat in front of a piano by the floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room, with a child’s rocking cradle next to her. She was playing the piano, cultivating her son’s artistic cells.

When Yan Zhenxi saw Si Mingjing arrive, she stopped her fingers from dancing on the black and white keys and chided Si Mingjing with a glance, "Mingjing, why are you so mischievous? You told Qinghan about my problems, and I felt so embarrassed last night."

Si Mingjing smiled. "Is that so? You seem to be in a good mood, though."

Yan Zhenxi stood up, took Si Mingjing’s wrist, asked the butler to prepare some refreshments, and then pulled Si Mingjing to sit down on the sofa with her.

"I complained to Si Yuan over the phone, and Si Yuan said that you not only can treat illnesses but also fix the root problem. Thank you. Even though it was embarrassing, after that unspoken barrier was broken, I’m no longer scared of him seeing my body."

Yan Zhenxi didn’t elaborate, but Si Mingjing knew that Ye Qinghan must have comforted her thoroughly.

She was right in her thoughts—the men of the Ye Family were definitely good men.

"But I still want to get rid of the pregnancy stretch marks as soon as possible. I think they’re ugly, really ugly."

Si Mingjing handed her the prepared ointment. "Apply it every four hours. This bottle should be enough to mostly clear them up."

Yan Zhenxi was profoundly grateful. Learning that Si Mingjing was leaving the next day, she felt very reluctant to part. "Mingjing, I really want to become close friends with you. After you and Si Yuan go to Xingguang Island, I will be doing my confinement at home and will have even fewer people to talk to. Can you stay a few more days before leaving?"

Si Mingjing focused on the baby in the rocking cradle and said, "I met a child who has type 1 diabetes. I want to treat him. This time I’m not leaving for Xingguang Island; I’m going to look for the medicinal herbs needed to treat him. I don’t know why, but seeing that child, I felt a deep urge to care for him."

So that was it. Now that Yan Zhenxi had a child, she had developed a mother’s love and couldn’t bear to see any child fall ill.

"Mingjing, you and Brother Yinhe should get married soon and have one of your own," Yan Zhenxi said.

Si Mingjing’s face felt a bit warm.

Thinking of Master Huixian’s words, her heart felt slightly uncomfortable again. Why couldn’t she have children?

She had specifically taken her own pulse last night and found no signs of infertility. Could it be that Mo Yinhe was the problem?

Mo Yinhe, far away in the Undersea World, sneezed forcefully. Who was cursing him?

Yan Zhenxi asked again, "What kind of herb are you looking for? Do you need me to ask Qinghan for help?"

"It’s a medicinal herb called Dragon Algae, which grows in the Undersea City of Mengcheng. Ye Qinghan probably won’t be of much help. I’ll just go find it myself."

However, Yan Zhenxi said, "Mengcheng? I know of that underwater city."

Si Mingjing’s eyes lit up.

Yan Zhenxi said, "My mother-in-law’s family is in the jewelry business, and Mengcheng produces a lot of pearls. Brother Yinhe told my mother-in-law about this source. The quality of the pearls surpasses any other; they are the finest among pearls. Later on, Qinghan went to Mengcheng to find sources for them, and now he has established a long-term partnership with a pearl producer there named Boss Zhu. If you go to Mengcheng, you can have Qinghan give you Boss Zhu’s contact information. Having an acquaintance can make the search for herbs twice as effective."

That would be perfect! She couldn’t ask for more!

Yan Zhenxi really wanted to repay Si Mingjing.

"Wait here, I’ll call Qinghan."

Si Mingjing nodded.

She sat with proper posture, sipping tea while patiently waiting for Yan Zhenxi to call Ye Qinghan.

She leisurely sipped her tea. When Yan Zhenxi was on the phone with Ye Qinghan, Si Mingjing noticed a slight upturn at the corners of Yan Zhenxi’s mouth. Ye Qinghan must have said some sweet nothings to make her happy.

This is truly wonderful, Si Mingjing thought. She enjoyed seeing others happy. Joy is contagious, and so is happiness. Seeing others happy felt as if her own good fortune would increase a bit too. Barring any surprises, she would one day be part of the Ye Family. If she cultivated good relationships with everyone in the Ye Family, her future life with her in-laws would be smooth and comfortable.

Thinking of this, Si Mingjing’s ears grew slightly hot, so she hurriedly took a sip of her floral tea to cool down.

After a ten-minute phone call, Yan Zhenxi hung up and said, "Qinghan said he will call Boss Zhu. If Boss Zhu can help you find the Dragon Algae, you won’t need to go to Mengcheng. He’ll have Boss Zhu send the Dragon Algae directly here, and we’ll wait for news."

"Mm, thank you, Zhenxi."

"It is I who should be thanking you."

If it hadn’t been for Si Mingjing helping her resolve her emotional distress and preparing medicine for her, she would still be languishing in sadness. Yan Zhenxi knew how to be grateful.

With nothing else to do, Si Mingjing joined Yan Zhenxi in playing with the child.

In fact, caring for the child was not tough for Yan Zhenxi. There were three nannies at home dedicated to childcare. If not for Yan Zhenxi’s insistence on breastfeeding, she could have handed over all caregiving duties to them.

「About an hour later.」

Ye Qinghan called back.

He said, "There is indeed Dragon Algae in Mengcheng, but acquiring it is not easy."

Si Mingjing, who had taken the call, asked, "Why is that?"

"The Dragon Algae only grows within the sea tombs of Mengcheng, which are guarded with extreme security. Ordinary people are not permitted to enter. If you really want to obtain the Dragon Algae, you’ll likely need to plan carefully. According to Boss Zhu, based on hearsay, no one who has entered the sea tomb has ever returned alive."

Si Mingjing’s brow furrowed tightly. "What does that mean?"

"It’s a place one can only enter but not leave. You need to think it over carefully, whether to take this risk or not. This child you mentioned who needs medical treatment, who is he? If he is just a regular patient, I don’t recommend you go looking for the Dragon Algae. It’s not worth risking your life."

Ye Qinghan analyzed the pros and cons with her. Saving people, he advised, should be done within one’s capabilities.

Si Mingjing considered for a moment, her determination unwavering. "I want to get the Dragon Algae."

For some reason, the thought of the plump child with an insulin pump attached to his abdomen pained her. She felt she had to try, even if it meant risking her life.

Si Mingjing was never a saint, but at this moment, she wondered if she was losing her mind. It truly wasn’t worth risking her life for a child unrelated to her, especially when she had more important things to do, like rescuing her two masters from the Prison Star and sending the Song Family there... She should be focusing on those tasks. Yet, her heart had softened, becoming uncharacteristically altruistic. She desperately wanted to save the little plump boy.

"Are you sure you have considered it thoroughly?"

"Yes, I want to get the Dragon Algae. Whose tomb is it? Why is it that one can enter but not leave, with no one returning alive?"

Si Mingjing asked for details. Now that she had made her impulsive decision, she was even more determined to prepare thoroughly to ensure she could make it out unscathed.

But Ye Qinghan was still worried. "I’ll have to call Yinhe. If something happens to you, I won’t be able to face him. If he also agrees to you going, I’ll tell you more details."

After saying this, Ye Qinghan hung up immediately and called Mo Yinhe.