Chapter 159: The Culinary Tycoon

Understandable but Unforgivable

As the group walked back, they reached the dock where they coincidentally encountered Grandpa Chang and Chang Hao, who had come to the restaurant for lunch. They had heard from Uncle Min, who stayed at the restaurant, that something had happened to the baby, so they hurried over.

“Baobao! Brother, Brother-in-law, how is Baobao?” Chang Hao ran up to them when he saw them emerging from the woods. He felt relieved seeing that the baby had been rescued, but the baby was asleep, and he didn’t know the details, so he quickly asked.

“Aze, Xiao Le, is Baobao okay?” Grandpa Chang also came over and asked while looking at the baby.

“Grandpa, Xiao Hao, Baobao was frightened. We need to take good care of him when we get back. Dr. Xue said the baby might have a high fever tonight,” Yu Qingze replied, supporting Chang Le as he spoke.

“Achoo!” Chang Le turned his head and sneezed. After staying in the river for so long, Chang Le had caught a cold. In order to avoid infecting Baobao, he had to let Brother Chang hold him.

“Why did Xiao Le catch a cold? And what’s with your clothes and hair?” Grandpa Chang looked at their wet hair and clothes, expressing his concern.

“Grandpa, Brother Le and Da Song stayed in the river for a long time and caught a cold. We need to go back quickly to treat them. I’ll explain everything to you when we get back,” Yu Qingze explained.

“Alright, let’s go back quickly!” Grandpa Chang urged.

The group returned to the restaurant, where the staff was preparing lunch.

Yu Qingze took Chang Le and Da Song to the Almond Hall to receive treatment from Dr. Xue. Brother Chang also brought Baobao there for a pulse diagnosis and treatment. After getting the prescribed medicine, they returned to the restaurant.

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After having lunch, Yu Qingze thanked the staff and specifically instructed Da Song to take his medicine and rest well, reminding him to keep warm. Since it was a day off today, he asked everyone to go home and rest. Their family also went back home.

Baobao was startled, and Chang Le caught a chill, resulting in a cold. Although Yu Qingze had a stronger physique, walking back with wet pants had also caused him to catch a cold and fall ill. Therefore, they had to rely on Grandpa Chang and Chang Hao to take care of the baby. Neither of them could get close to the baby.

Fortunately, the three of them had already learned how to feed and change diapers for the baby in the past two months, so it went relatively smoothly.

However, after Baobao was startled, he lacked a sense of security. If he didn’t smell the familiar scent of his parents, he would cry and refuse to sleep in the rocking crib. He had to be constantly held.

But Yu Qingze and Chang Le were both sick and unable to take care of the baby, so they couldn’t hold him. Chang Hao and the others wrapped Baobao in his parents’ clothes, placing Chang Le’s inner shirt near the baby’s neck, and continued to hold him. Yu Qingze stayed by their side and talked to the baby, making him feel that his parents were there with him.

At night, as expected, the baby developed a high fever. The whole family stayed awake, taking care of him.

Dr. Xue checked the baby’s pulse, prescribed medicine, and had Chang Hao prepare the herbal medicine. They also had Chang Hao bring wet towels to help lower the baby’s temperature…

Chang Le watched as the baby’s face turned red from the fever, feeling heartbroken and shedding tears. He couldn’t go over to comfort him, so he could only listen to the baby’s heartbreaking cries from the main room, feeling his heart shatter into pieces.

“Brother Le, you’re still sick. Go and rest. Dr. Xue and Grandpa are here with Baobao. Take good care of yourself first so that you can take care of the baby as soon as possible,” Yu Qingze said, embracing Chang Le’s shoulder.

Chang Le sniffed and shook his head, gesturing that he couldn’t sleep.

The baby was still running a high fever and crying so pitifully; how could he sleep?

Yu Qingze sighed and didn’t continue to persuade him to sleep. In fact, even if he wanted Chang Le to sleep, he couldn’t sleep either.

When Dr. Xue came out, they quickly approached him. Yu Qingze asked, “Dr. Xue, how is the baby?”

“Just took the medicine. Jiabao is comforting him to sleep. Don’t worry too much. You both caught a chill and need to rest,” Dr. Xue replied.

“With the baby like this, how can Brother Le possibly sleep?” Yu Qingze shook his head, then thought for a moment and asked, “Dr. Xue, the baby needs our company the most since he was startled and has a fever. If we cover our mouths and noses, can we go in and be with him?”

Dr. Xue answered, “If you hadn’t caught a chill, I would have allowed you to go in earlier. However, during this period, many patients have visited the clinic. You caught a cold, and although you’ve recovered, the child fell ill again. Considering the situation, I don’t recommend you going in.”

Upon hearing this, the two fell silent, listening as the baby’s cries inside gradually grew smaller until they finally stopped. Yu Qingze said to Chang Le, “Brother Le, you heard what Dr. Xue said. Listen, Baobao is no longer crying. Go rest early so you can recover soon and take care of Baobao.”

Chang Le looked at the door, feeling reluctant.

Chang Hao came out from the room and said, “Baobao has fallen asleep. Brother, Brother-in-law, you should go rest. We’re here.”

Upon hearing that the baby had fallen asleep, Chang Le finally nodded and turned to go sleep in the adjacent room. However, he couldn’t sleep well either. In just two short hours, he woke up several times. Seeing Baobao at home and his grandfather and others present, he went back to sleep.

The next day, Baobao was somewhat better, with the temperature dropping slightly. However, the family didn’t dare to relax and continued to care for him, still dressed and ready. Chang Hao also took leave from school and stayed at home.

In the morning, a bailiff came with a message, saying that the county magistrate would be conducting a trial in the morning and asked Yu Qingze and Chang Le to come to the courtroom.

The two of them went.

The case wasn’t too complicated. Shi Sheng had harbored resentment towards Yu Qingze and Chang Le due to a personal grudge, which had been recorded in previous cases.

Now he had kidnapped Lin Liang’s son and threatened their family to kidnap Yu Qingze’s son. The evidence was conclusive. Now he was dead, having committed suicide out of fear, and his body was dumped in an unmarked grave.

As for the Lin family, they readily admitted to the crimes they had committed.

In the courtroom, Uncle Lin looked at Yu Qingze and Chang Le, repeatedly kowtowing and apologizing, seeking their forgiveness.

Chang Le looked at Uncle Lin and couldn’t help but think of the moment when the baby was taken away by him, threatened with scissors by Shi Sheng. His heart turned cold. They had treated Uncle Lin well before, and yet he had done such things to them.

Yu Qingze spoke directly, “Uncle Lin, previously you took care of Brother Le and our child for two months, and we were grateful for that. If, when your grandson was in trouble, you had come to us for help directly, we would have done everything we could to help you find your grandson. But instead, you chose this method. We also believe we treated you well, but you… You knew how hard-won the baby was for us, yet you still did this. It’s not that we have hearts of stone, but your actions have truly chilled us. We’re sorry, but we will never forgive someone who harms our child.”

Uncle Lin burst into tears, knowing that it was too late for anything to make a difference now.

The case was straightforward and the trial proceeded quickly.

Finally, Lord Luo announced the verdict for them: ” Lin Ama, Lin Liang, and Wife of Lin Liang, the three of you are found guilty of kidnapping Yu Qingze and Chang Le’s child due to being coerced by the criminal Shi Sheng. While there may be some understanding of the circumstances, the crime is unforgivable. Lin Ama and Lin Liang are sentenced to three years of imprisonment, while Madam Lin is sentenced to one year. The young child, Lin Ming, will be entrusted to the care of his uncle’s family.”

After the case was concluded, Yu Qingze and Chang Le hurriedly returned home. Due to Da Song falling ill as well, Jiabao stayed at home to take care of the baby, and only Da Zhi was able to cook at the restaurant. Yu Qingze decided to give the restaurant a two-day break, and they would resume business once everyone’s health improved.

Baobao had a high fever for three days, but it finally subsided. Yu Qingze had a stronger resistance, so he recovered from the cold in two days, while Chang Le was delayed by two more days.

When they finally held the baby again, a heavy burden was lifted from Chang Le’s heart, and he felt a sense of peace.

After this incident, Chang Le would never neglect even the slightest bit of care. Whenever he looked after the baby, he had to hold him at all times. Whether it was going to the kitchen to prepare hot water or formula milk, he would carry the baby with him.

When they went to the restaurant, he would no longer let others hold the baby on his behalf. He insisted on carrying the baby himself, even when he needed to use the restroom, he would only entrust the baby to Yu Qingze or Jiabao.

After a few days, it was the baby’s hundredth-day celebration, a significant milestone. According to tradition, on this day, the baby would perform the ceremony of having their naming ceremony.

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