At this point, he could no longer pay any attention to his mouth. Du Heng slowly stepped down from the bed. "Alright," he said, "I'll leave the rest to you. You must ensure the safety of both mother and child."
Huo Yinhua looked as if she had acquired a precious treasure, her face flushed with excitement. "Don't worry, Dean. We'll take care of the rest."
"Good."
Du Heng, having completed his task, left the room.
He didn't intend to participate in the delivery, nor did he want to get involved.
After all, he was a man, and this was the countryside, where such things could be misconstrued.
The mouths of some people in the countryside are as foul as something dragged out of a cesspit, stinking to high heaven. None of those people are here now, not one offering to help. But once this is all over, when it's time to stir up trouble and spread rumors, they'll undoubtedly be first in line.
