Chapter 36

Chapter 36

Everyone who knew Yao Xianqing considered him an exceptionally good person.

He had a wonderful temperament and was handsome; most people who met him were fond of him.

You Nan sometimes openly called Yao Xianqing a heartthrob.

Yao Xianqing would never get angry; instead, he would take his husband's hand and ask if he was jealous.

Yao Xianqing had spent a long time meticulously planning his engagement party with You Nan, working closely with the wedding company.

He had anticipated and made arrangements for all potential troublemakers and situations that could cause disruptions.

This even included considering what to do if Qi Yuwen were to reappear and try to reclaim You Nan.

However, he never imagined that You Nan’s family, who had promised him they would no longer bother You Nan, would still go back on their word.

Yao Xianqing was furious and quickly followed the trail of their actions, uncovering clues.

It turned out that the Zhao family was instigating them from behind the scenes.

The Zhao and Yao families had been locked in a fierce rivalry for the past few months. Initially, they were evenly matched, but eventually, the Yao family completely overwhelmed them.

The Zhao family was simply no match.

Even when Zhao Jin returned to the corporate world later, he still couldn't compete with Yao Xianqing.

They could only shift their focus to other avenues, attempting to undermine Yao Xianqing.

Yao Xianqing deleted the text message on his phone and took a deep breath.

He hadn’t intended to move against the Zhao family so soon, but they had truly pushed him too far.

As You Nan approached his due date, he heard some news.

007 was excitedly bouncing around beside him but always maintained a safe distance from You Nan, who was heavily pregnant.

007’s whiskers twitched, and his voice was filled with disbelief, "The Zhao family just… vanished?"

"The Zhao family’s company has gone bankrupt!"

You Nan was very surprised to hear this.

But he quickly regained his composure.

What did the Zhao family’s company have to do with him? He still remembered the disgusting things Zhao Jin had done. Still, the downfall of the Zhao family did bring him a certain satisfaction.

When Yao Xianqing returned home that evening, You Nan learned more about the situation.

"The Yao family sent cease and desist letters to many individuals within the Zhao company and, within the stipulated timeframe, actually reported them to the police, leading to arrests, court judgments, and permanent blemishes on their professional records. Many executives in the Zhao company resented Zhao Jin for this, so their actions and efforts also contributed to the Zhao family’s collapse."

Zhao Jin wasn’t oblivious to his subordinates’ grievances, but he was excessively arrogant.

He believed that his employees, with their reputations tarnished, wouldn’t be able to find good jobs outside the Zhao company.

So, he dismissed their discontent. Moreover, Yao Xianqing kept him preoccupied with their ongoing rivalry, which provided these executives ample time to plan their moves.

Many of the Zhao family’s collaborative projects were neither clean nor transparent, with some even involving shady dealings. Those who had long worked under the Zhao family were well aware of these illicit activities.

Feeling abandoned and mocked by the Zhao family, they had long harbored a burning resentment. They were willing to risk their own freedom to ensure the Zhao family was brought to justice.

You Nan was dumbfounded and asked the man beside him in disbelief, "So, does that mean Zhao Jin and the others are in prison now?"

Yao Xianqing nodded, "Yes, they’ll be serving twenty years and have to pay substantial fines."

Zhao Jin is roughly the same age as Yao Xianqing now. The world outside is ever-changing, and who knows what it will be like in twenty years when he is released.

Moreover, the amount of compensation Yao Xianqing had just mentioned was enough to completely bankrupt the Zhao family.

They would emerge with nothing.

You Nan calmly processed the news; it passed through his ears without leaving any significant ripple in his heart.

Yao Xianqing didn’t tell him that Zhao Jin had repeatedly requested to see him during the trial but was consistently refused by the Yao family’s legal team.

Yao Xianqing would never allow Zhao Jin to see You Nan again.

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Perhaps because that emotional burden was lifted, You Nan went into labor just a few days after Zhao Jin was imprisoned.

Yao Xianqing, who had moved all his work home to care for You Nan, frantically rushed him to the hospital.

007 jumped into the car but was quickly grabbed by the scruff and pulled out by Yao Xianqing. "You can’t come!"

They don't allow cats in hospitals.

007’s whiskers twitched, and he huffed before running off.

You Nan had a smooth delivery. As 007 had said, he didn’t suffer much.

Yao Xianqing had arranged for a pain relief pump at the private hospital, and with 007’s special assistance, You Nan was out of delivery in less than an hour.

Yao Xianqing and his parents rushed over. A nurse walked beside You Nan, holding a child. "Congratulations, it’s a healthy baby."

The nurse went to hand the baby to the father, but Yao Xianqing’s attention was entirely on You Nan, who had fallen asleep.

Their precious son was taken by Yao Xianqing’s parents, who cradled and comforted him.

You Nan slept until evening. When he woke up, he saw Yao Xianqing also asleep, slumped over the bedside, holding his hand that wasn’t connected to the pain relief pump.

His tall body was bent in an uncomfortable sleeping position.

You Nan shifted his hand slightly, and Yao Xianqing woke up immediately.

There was a hint of sleepiness in Yao Xianqing’s eyes when he first opened them, but it vanished in seconds, replaced by clarity.

He was worried when he saw You Nan awake and quickly pressed the nurse call button. "Are you still in pain?"

You Nan could feel some pain, but it wasn’t severe. He was about to shake his head but caught sight of the pain relief pump on his other hand and changed his mind. "It hurts."

Yao Xianqing panicked. "I’ll get the doctor!"

In his panic, Yao Xianqing completely forgot about the two hired caregivers and two maternity nurses nearby and ran out alone to find a doctor.

You Nan listened to Yao Xianqing’s voice outside, then turned to look at his son by the bedside. A flood of emotions—both tearful and joyful—filled his heart.

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Yao Xianqing gave their child the nickname "Mao Mao" (meaning "Kitty").

Because Maomao and 007 clicked instantly.

Even though the two-month-old baby couldn't understand speech or recognize people yet, his eyes would automatically track 007's movements.

Wherever Maomao went, the baby's eyes would follow. If the nanny didn't carry him to chase after the cat, he would cry.

And 007 was also very attached to him.

Yao Xianqing and the Yao parents couldn't help but marvel, "They're really close."

You Nan nodded.

You bet.

Go figure.

After Maomao was born, Yao Xianqing no longer provided him with Energy Points. Instead, their son Maomao would occasionally give him Energy Points.

Even 007 managed to get quite a few.

This motivated 007 so much that it didn't even need You Nan's cooperation anymore, bragging it could go solo.

You Nan even tested it out specifically.

Back when he and Yao Xianqing were together at night, the latter would always give him many Energy Points. But after having their son, he got absolutely zero.

You Nan wasn't convinced and tested it several more times.

Yao Xianqing was very cooperative with You Nan's tests. Sometimes when You Nan forgot, he would even go into Maomao's room to retrieve his husband, saying it was time for the test.

You Nan: "..."

You Nan was kissed speechless and could only let this rascal get what he wanted.