chapter 78

Chapter 77: Omega's Little Gem

When He Yu Shen left, Nan Yi wondered if a week without his alpha would be unbearable.

But with Yin Feng's daily jovial presence, time surprisingly flew by, and a week had passed before he knew it.

Bai Shan Yao would spend a considerable amount of time every day keeping Yin Feng company.

Today happened to be the day He Yu Shen returned from his business trip. Instead of staying inside the ward, Nan Yi sat on a chair outside the room.

"Feng Feng!"

Bai Shan Yao's anxious voice echoed from the room, startling Nan Yi back to the present.

"Doctor! Doctor!"

Bai Shan Yao emerged briskly from the ward cradling Yin Feng. Nurses and doctors, hearing the commotion, quickly gathered around.

Bai Shan Yao didn't hand Yin Feng over to anyone but carried him directly to the door of the operating room.

Not wanting to approach hastily, Nan Yi slowly trailed behind, arriving outside the operating room just as the sign reading "In Surgery" illuminated.

Bai Shan Yao stood in the hallway, his face not showing relief but rather a look of deep unease and worry.

The "In Surgery" sign remained lit for a long time. Eventually, a sweat-soaked Yin Lu rushed into the hospital.

After nearly a year apart, seeing Nan Yi seemed to shock Yin Lu, disbelief evident in his constricted pupils.

"Nan Yi? You..."

"Who is the patient's relative?"

The doctor's question interrupted Yin Lu. Both Bai Shan Yao and Yin Lu looked anxiously at the doctor.

Yin Feng's situation inside was critical; the doctor had come out for a family member's signature.

Until He Yu Shen returned from his trip and stood beside Nan Yi, Yin Feng still hadn't emerged from the operating room.

"Yi Yi, let's get you home to rest," said He Yu Shen, having waited alongside Nan Yi for a long time.

It was now 10 p.m., well past Nan Yi's bedtime, having begun waiting in the afternoon.

"Just a bit longer."

Nan Yi leaned against He Yu Shen, greedily inhaling the faint calming pheromones emitted by the alpha.

Fortunately, not long after he spoke, the "In Surgery" sign went dark.

Everything had gone well for Yin Feng, just as he had said.

It was a little alpha.

Bai Shan Yao, wanting to enter the ward, was stopped by the doctor and ultimately could only wait outside with a dejected expression.

This was their moment of joy and relief. Knowing that Yin Feng was safe, Nan Yi felt a weight lifted off his shoulders.

Eventually, he was escorted back to his room by He Yu Shen, which was different from the one they were in earlier.

He Yu Shen arranged a new room for him.

"He Yu Shen, if anything happens to me unexpectedly..."

"Don't jinx it, you'll be fine." He Yu Shen interrupted with a worried frown.

"Then you're not allowed to work, you have to be with me every day," Nan Yi said in a playful tone.

"Alright."

......................

The morning after He Yu Shen returned, Nan Yi visited Yin Feng and his little alpha.

Not exactly a looker, even somewhat unattractive, Nan Yi stared in astonishment at the wailing little alpha in his arms.

The next day, he and He Yu Shen spent the entire day in the hospital room.

The alpha released pheromones for him all day.

Lately, Nan Yi has been very anxious and often uneasy. Only He Yu Shen's pheromones provided some comfort.

On the third day, Ling Ran came to the hospital to visit Nan Yi.

On the fourth day, at a corner in the hospital, Nan Yi saw Nan Zhi, whom he hadn't seen in two or three months, intensifying his unease as he constantly worried about what Nan Zhi might do.

Fortunately, after more than a week, he didn't see Nan Zhi again.

Finally, on the tenth day, it was Nan Yi's turn to enter the operating room.

The always composed alpha, holding himself carefully, strode quickly towards the operating room.

Though the alpha's eyes were bloodshot and his forehead was covered in sweat, he still whispered reassurances to himself.

"Honey, don't be scared, I'll be right outside."

..........................

When Nan Yi woke up, the first thing he saw was the white ceiling.

"Yi Yi, are you awake? Does it still hurt a lot?"

Nan Yi turned his head at the sound of the alpha's anxious voice.

He Yu Shen moved a chair and sat next to his bed, his usually cold face full of concern.

In the final moments of exhaustion, he heard the cheers of the doctors.

And the sound of crying.

"Our baby..." Nan Yi tried to speak but realized his voice was extremely hoarse.

"Ling Ran is waiting for the doctors to check all his indicators, you'll see him soon."

The alpha leaned over and whispered softly in Nan Yi's ear.

Another delicate kiss fell upon his cheek.

The scent of mint calming pheromones in the room was strong, making Nan Yi feel comfortable and at ease.

"It's a lovely little omega, our precious little omega."

Not only did He Yu Shen's eyes shimmer with mirth, but his tone also carried a hint of pride.

Nan Yi met his gaze with amusement, and playfully remarked, "Let's see if you're still happy when he grows up and finds his alpha."

"Anyone who dares to take our baby away will get a beating from me."

Nan Yi: ...................

Waking up still felt exhausting.

Nan Yi's body felt weak, yearning to be cradled in the alpha's embrace.

He softly called, "He Yu Shen, can you lie down with me?"

"Of course."

Not wanting to disturb Nan Yi, the massive alpha could only lie on his side at the edge of the bed.

The obedient and weary omega lay in his arms, his head nestling comfortably against his chest.

He Yu Shen gently tightened his embrace.

The omega's eyelids grew heavier, and He Yu Shen dared not move, fearing he'd disturb the little one drifting off to sleep.

He Yu Shen's breathing became notably softer.

"Zhang Bro, it's this room."

In the quiet room, the sound of the door opening was especially prominent.

He Yu Shen's heart tightened as the newly asleep Nan Yi was startled awake by the noise.

He Yu Shen looked towards the door to see Ling Ran holding a little omega, with He Zhang supporting Ling Ran; the hand that opened the door still resting upon it.

He Yu Shen: ...............

"Is it our little treasure? Let me see him."

Nan Yi's sleepy eyes suddenly lit up, lifting his head from He Yu Shen's embrace.

Ling Ran, holding the little omega, carefully approached the bed, passing the baby into the eager arms of Nan Yi.

It was also the first time He Yu Shen laid eyes on his own little omega, wrinkled and so tiny that his eyes were barely open.

The joy on his face froze, appearing almost incredulous.

Without thinking, he blurted out, "Why does he look so... unattractive?"

Nan Yi shot He Yu Shen a sharp glare. Although he too felt that the baby wasn't particularly good-looking, how could He Yu Shen call him ugly?

"I didn't mean... it like that. I still adore him," he explained, somewhat embarrassed under Nan Yi's questioning gaze.

Ling Ran, observing the two on the bed, chuckled, "All newborns look like this. He'll grow into his looks."

He Yu Shen breathed a sigh of relief and replied with a light laugh, "When he grows up, he'll surely be as adorable as you."