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She paused briefly, then Qi Shi continued, "If he too had a child, it would be better. As it stands now, it is too unfair for him, having to help raise my child as well. Doctor Zhang, I know you mean well, but I..."
Zhang Xiaoying interrupted her with a smile, "He has no parents or siblings left, and his character is beyond reproach. He's a martial man, certainly rough around the edges, and lives life in a somewhat carefree manner. But he is a responsible person."
"Yunniang, you needn't rush to refuse. Take your time to think it over before you decide. If you're still worried, I can secretly arrange for you to meet him after you've recovered from childbirth. If you truly don't wish to proceed, then we can reject the proposal. How does that sound?"
"Despite being just an attendant, his long service beside Headmaster Zhou shows that he is trusted by him."
Qi Shi fell silent.
Qi's parents, on the other hand, were quite tempted.
