Switched Marriage: The Coddled Little Wife-Chapter 503: Perfect

She just wanted to avoid the awkwardness of being alone with Jia Liang, but she didn’t realize when she actually fell asleep.

When she woke up to the sounds, she saw Jia Liang had called the doctor, who was removing Ningning’s IV.

She quickly stood up and respectfully moved to the side.

After the doctor finished removing Ningning’s IV, he tested her temperature again.

The fever had gone down, but to prevent it from returning, the doctor prescribed some medicine.

"Take the medicine on time, and come back to the hospital if the high fever persists."

After giving all the instructions, the doctor told them they could go home.

Ningning had a fever all night and, although it had subsided, she was still very weak.

Even though she was awake, she looked listless.

It had stopped raining outside at some point, and dawn was breaking in the east, almost daylight.

Jia Liang put the medicine in his pocket, bent down to pick up Ningning, but Qin Juan quickly stepped forward, "I’ll carry her."

"No need, I can carry her securely," said Jia Liang.

"I can carry her too," Qin Juan insisted.

It was raining heavily when they came, and the roads were bad. Given Ningning had a high fever, it was reasonable to let Jia Liang carry her.

But how could she let him continue carrying her on the way back?

Professionally, their paths crossed unavoidably, but personally, Qin Juan always tried to keep her distance from Jia Liang.

She was a divorced woman with a child; Jia Liang was capable, skilled, and could earn well—she really shouldn’t waste his time.

Since she couldn’t give him what he wanted, she shouldn’t give him any hope. Even a child would understand this; how could Qin Juan not?

This time, Jia Liang didn’t speak to Qin Juan anymore but directly asked Little Ningning, "Ningning, is it okay if Uncle Liang carries you?"

Ningning nodded earnestly, "Yes, Uncle Jia, thank you for bringing Ningning to the hospital, Ningning likes being carried by Uncle Jia."

Worried that Qin Juan might be unhappy, she turned and comforted her mother, "Mom, I want Uncle Jia to carry me."

She really wanted to say how strong Uncle Jia’s arms felt and how broad his back seemed.

In the past when it rained on her way to school, she saw some classmates being carried or piggybacked by their fathers, and Uncle Jia made her feel like he was her father.

But she dared not say it, knowing her mother didn’t like her father anymore; she was afraid to bring up her father and make her mother sad.

Having Ningning’s approval, Jia Liang wrapped her up in a small blanket.

Although the rain had stopped when they first arrived, Ningning was bundled up in clothes and a small blanket.

Although the rain had ceased now, the temperature in the early morning after the rain was several degrees lower.

Ningning was still ill and shouldn’t catch a cold.

After wrapping Ningning up nicely, Jia Liang naturally took off his jacket and handed it to Qin Juan, "Put this on, it’s chilly outside."

Qin Juan quickly refused as he held the jacket up to her, "I’m not cold, you wear it."

Offering the jacket to her meant he would only be in a short-sleeved shirt.

Jia Liang stuffed it into her arms, "I’ll get warm carrying the child. If you won’t wear it, just hold it for me."

Without waiting for Qin Juan to refuse again, he lifted Ningning and walked outside.

Ningning wrapped in a blanket, only her little head exposed, lay on Jia Liang’s broad shoulder and turned to remind her mom, "Mommy, listen to me. If you catch a cold, there will be no one to take care of Ningning."

Jia Liang took the opportunity to say, "Our Ningning is really sensible. Juanzi, even for the sake of the child and the Bun Shop, you can’t afford to get sick. Everyone is waiting for you."

Qin Juan: "..."

In the end, she didn’t insist and draped Jia Liang’s coat over herself.

Despite the rain having stopped outside, there was still a lot of moisture in the air.

They had walked to the hospital last night, and naturally, they would walk back.

The streets at five o’clock were very cold and quiet, with only the occasional elderly person exercising and sanitation workers cleaning.

Jia Liang escorted her all the way home.

Wang Tianxue got up when she heard the door, having barely slept all night. Seeing Jia Liang carrying Ningning, she asked with concern, "How is everything?"

Ningning’s fever had subsided by now, and she was feeling much better.

Hearing Wang Tianxue’s voice, she peeked her little head from behind Jia Liang and sweetly called out, "Aunt Xue."

Seeing that the child seemed spirited, Wang Tianxue let out a sigh of relief, "You little rascal, you scared Aunt Xue to death."

After letting Jia Liang put the child inside, Wang Tianxue asked Qin Juan in detail about what the doctor had said. Knowing that the fever had subsided and medication was prescribed for observation over the next few days, she said, "These next couple of days you should pay close attention to the child. Why not take a couple of days off? The child is more important."

Qin Juan nodded, "Yes, I’ll take good care of her, but no need for a leave. These days the manager still needs to collect payments, and the shop can’t run without people. I’ll just have her stay in the office."

"Stay in what office?" The voice of Old Mrs. Jia came from outside the door, and the old lady entered the room in no time, "The child is sick and you still want her to stay alone in the office? No one is going anywhere today. Both kids are coming with me. You’re busy working and don’t have time for children, I, an old lady, have plenty of time."

Upon hearing Old Mrs. Jia’s voice, Ningning also sat up from the bed, "Grandma Jia."

Old Mrs. Jia walked over, tenderly touching her little face, "Oh my dear, did you suffer last night? Are you feeling a bit better? How about spending the day with Grandma Jia?"

A flash of joy crossed Ningning’s eyes as she looked towards Qin Juan.

Qin Juan sheepishly spoke, "Aunt Jia, looking after Xiao Long is hard enough for you. At your age, how can you manage two children?"

"Who are you underestimating?" Aunt Jia spoke discontentedly, "Don’t underestimate me. Even if it were a kindergarten full of kids, I could handle it. Besides, Ningning is so well-behaved, she hardly needs my fussing and sometimes she even helps me look after Longlong. That settles it then, Ningning, do you like Grandma Jia?"

Ningning nodded vigorously, "I like Grandma Jia, and I like little brother Xiao Long too."

With these words from Ningning, Old Mrs. Jia didn’t need Qin Juan’s consent. She left directly with Ningning.

Qin’s Restaurant had breakfast business, and it was time for Qin Juan and Jia Liang to head out.

By taking Ningning with her, she allowed them both to go to work together.

Perfect.

Old Mrs. Jia’s cunning plans were clearly effective, yet Qin Juan felt a deep sense of gratitude.

Just then, Jia Liang said, "I’m going to tidy up a bit, then it’s time for work. Are you able to manage? Need to rest at home a bit longer, maybe start work later?"

"No need," Qin Juan shook her head. She had managed some sleep at the hospital late at night.

"Then wait for me a bit. I’ll just be a moment, then we can go together."

Jia Liang said this without waiting for her to refuse and ran out.

Wang Tianxue looked at Qin Juan, her face teasing.

Caught off guard, Qin Juan smoothed her hair and dryly explained, "Aunt Jia’s family has always been very warm-hearted."

Wang Tianxue nodded seriously, "Both Aunt Jia and Jia Liang are truly good, down-to-earth people."

Meanwhile, as soon as Jia Liang arrived home, Old Mrs. Jia pulled him aside.

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