After rebirth, I rejected the rich yandere lady-Chapter 737 - 313: Is Xu Musen Turning from a Jerk to a Deadbeat Dad? _3

Perhaps in his heart, he was a man who would stop at nothing for the sake of his family.

A good man? Perhaps not.

But for his family, for his wife and children, he was definitely an outstanding father.

Human nature is just so complex, fundamentally selfish.

...

"I of course know what Old Zhang thinks."

At the end of the corridor, Xu Musen and Uncle An stood together.

Xu Musen sighed. Old Zhang didn't risk his life to save him just due to guilt.

This was Old Zhang's desperate move; he was risking his own life and future to earn a favor for his wife and children.

Good man? He doesn't qualify.

But to his family, he was a good father.

"Regardless of underlying intentions and focusing only on actions, regardless of what he thinks, we indeed need to thank him for stepping forward. Uncle An, help him out if you can, getting him recognized for his courageous act would be best."

Xu Musen sighed, then slowly began to speak.

Uncle An looked at the young man before him, though they had only met a few times in total.

Yet, he found himself increasingly satisfied with this future son-in-law of the An Family.

He patted Xu Musen on the shoulder.

"Well said about judging by actions not intentions. This world is like that, there really aren't clear boundaries between good and bad people, people need to be selfish; only through selfishness can one have a stand, and with a stand, one can be a man who does right by those around him."

Uncle An spoke with deep sincerity.

Xu Musen smiled: "Uncle An, isn't your line of work all about being utterly selfless?"

"The law also revolves around human sentiments, and besides, I am speaking to you now as your Uncle An, not as the official."

Uncle An laughed and patted his shoulder again: "Alright, I'll handle this matter. Your neighborhood has a police station nearby. I'll go have a word, make things safer for when you venture out."

"Thank you, Uncle An."

Xu Musen nodded. Though now living in a law-abiding society, one must guard against others, especially now that he was somewhat successful and had a family to support.

In other words, Xu Musen's life was valuable now, so he needed extra protection.

Xu Musen had decided that, once back, he would hire some people from a security company to station them in his neighborhood as a precaution.

Back in the hospital room.

Liu Rushuang was watching over Yao Mingyue, her eyes bloodshot yet unable to shift her gaze for even a moment.

"Mom, go have something to eat, I'll watch over her."

Xu Musen walked over and whispered softly.

"I have no appetite right now…"

Liu Rushuang shook her head, her heart aching as she looked at her daughter's still pallid cheeks.

Xu Musen fetched a cup of hot water and peeled some apples to place in front of Liu Rushuang, knowing that at least some fruit would help replenish her sugars.

"Mom, can you tell me exactly what's going on with Mingyue's heart?"

Liu Rushuang paused the act of drinking water, looking at Xu Musen with a bittersweet smile.

"It's not that we wanted to keep it from you. Mingyue's heart is weaker than normal. She can live a normal life, but as she ages, instability may increase. Big shocks, or pregnancy and childbirth could overwhelm her, and surgeries have their risks too. Not undergoing treatment might not cause issues, but opting for it could make things worse."

"Did Mingyue know about this before?"

"I didn't tell her; I didn't want her facing more mental pressure, but somehow, she found out recently."

Liu Rushuang said, her gaze towards her daughter filled with even more pity.

Such a young child, having faced so much already, and with a weak body, she might even be deprived of the right to become a mother...

Xu Musen remained silent; it must be because Yao Mingyue retained memories from a past life that she had found out about her heart condition.

Suddenly, Xu Musen recalled something else: "Mom, when were you planning to tell her?"

"Not until she graduated from college at least, by then she'd truly be an adult."

Liu Rushuang spoke slowly, naturally hoping that her daughter could have a happy family with Xu Musen in the future, ideally with children of their own, and she could enjoy being a grandmother.

But if not, then she hoped her daughter could live a happy life.

If it really doesn't work out, maybe there are other ways...

Only if Mingyue herself can accept it.

Xu Musen silently exhaled; after college graduation…the two years Yao Mingyue suddenly disappeared.

Perhaps, it was related to her health condition.

Xu Musen then realized something maybe in her previous life, Yao Mingyue's pathological possessiveness and lack of security weren't just about fearing competition for affection from the children.

It was because she knew she might not be able to have children with two people; she was scared, afraid that Xu Musen might be even more disappointed in her because of it.

Therefore, the more Xu Musen pressed, the more insecure she felt, the stronger her need for control, the more Xu Musen resisted…

Thus, they fell into a vicious cycle.

It's all fate.

Xu Musen sighed.

"Then…is there any other way?"

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"There is one… The only way might be to handle the matter of children before Mingyue turns twenty while her heart is still relatively healthy. That way… there'd be no worries later…"

Liu Rushuang said, her gaze quietly shifting to Xu Musen.

Xu Musen was taken aback.

Before the age of twenty, Yao Mingyue was about to turn nineteen, just a year away from twenty.

He looked toward Yao Mingyue lying on the hospital bed.

Then back to Liu Rushuang, whose glance held a mix of complexity and a touch of obsessiveness.

"Musen…" Liu Rushuang suddenly called out; she said nothing, but it was as if everything was conveyed.

"Mom…"

Xu Musen felt that this thought was a bit too sudden for him.

He hadn't even managed to be a decent man yet, and suddenly, he was to become a questionable father; wasn't that a bit too fast…