Zheng Wei laughed at her words: "I haven't forgotten my promise to you. We'll come back to pick you up later, be good."
...
Although it couldn't be detected yet, Zheng Wei had already started treating Shen Xiaoyan according to the standards of a pregnant woman. Because Shen Xiaoyan used to eat several meals a day during her previous pregnancy, and she got hungry very easily, Zheng Wei couldn't let her go hungry now. It wasn't even 10 o'clock yet, and he was already preparing to take her to eat. Shen Xiaoyan had no objections to this.
As he pulled out a chair for her, Shen Xiaoyan looked up at him with a hint of amusement and asked, "What if it can't be detected? What will you do then?"
"Do you think I'm worried about the child? I'm worried about you, you ungrateful thing," Zheng Wei replied irritably.
Shen Xiaoyan just smiled. Years had passed, yet her face remained unblemished by time, and her gentle smile was still the same as it was at the beginning.
Zheng Wei was always very proud of this, as it meant he had protected her very well. He also hoped that in the future, their daughter would look the same.
As for the potential fourth member of their family, Zheng Wei was quite certain. He understood Shen Xiaoyan's physical changes too well. However, this time he hoped for a son, so that when he and Xiaoyan were old, there would be someone to take care of their precious daughter.
Of course, all of this was contingent on her body's safety. If her body couldn't withstand the pressure, he would readily make a decision.
However, Zheng Wei didn't mention this to Shen Xiaoyan. He could bear it all himself.
...
When Namu Zhong woke up, she almost screamed at the sight before her. The faces of those people were so close, mere inches away. Anyone would be uncomfortable being stared at so closely.
"Why are you all looking at me like that? Do I have some terminal illness?" Namu Zhong frowned, her voice hoarse.
Aunt Lu, sitting at the front, immediately reached out and squeezed Namu Zhong's hand upon hearing her words. She said loudly, "What nonsense are you talking, child? Spit!"
"Then why are you looking at me like that? One would think I don't have much time left," Namu Zhong said, confused.
"Do you know why you fainted?" Lu Taobao pulled his parents, who were leaning in, away. He sat at a safe distance, his gaze unusually gentle as he looked at Namu Zhong.
"I just woke up, and you haven't told me anything. How would I know?" Namu Zhong, always direct, looked at Lu Taobao with a hint of annoyance.
"You're pregnant," Lu Taobao said calmly, his expression seemingly normal, though no one knew how tense he was inside.
"Pregnant?" Namu Zhong's eyes widened instantly. Seeing her surprised look, Lu Taobao's heart began to feel uneasy again. Indeed, this child was not in her plans. Thinking this, Lu Taobao felt a pang of sadness.
Facing Namu Zhong's astonishment, Lu Taobao nodded.
"What did the doctor say? I'm not young anymore. If I miscarry, it will be very harmful to my body, right? In that case, I'll reluctantly keep it!" Namu Zhong said in a casual tone, her words sounding unconcerned.
Lu Taobao was still in a daze. However, Mr. Duan, standing behind them, chuckled softly.
"We've put you through some hardship, child. Once you're recovered, we'll immediately prepare for a wedding. Since there's a child, we can't possibly skip the wedding, can we? Namu Zhong, tell Mommy what kind of wedding you'd like, and Mommy will arrange it for you!" Aunt Lu, who knew Namu Zhong's thoughts very well, quickly grabbed her hand.
The idea of Aunt Lu calling herself Mommy didn't seem as difficult to accept for Namu Zhong now, with the matter of pregnancy at hand.
"You guys decide," Namu Zhong agreed readily, so much so that Lu Taobao didn't react for a long time.
Seeing Lu Taobao's continued daze, Namu Zhong suddenly frowned and asked, "What's wrong? Don't you like this child? What are you planning to do now? Do you want me to abort it? Hmph, I knew you were like this all along. Since you're so hesitant, I might as well... *smooch*"
Before Namu Zhong could finish her rant, Lu Taobao leaned in and kissed her lips.
Seeing this, Mr. Duan and Mrs. Liang immediately closed the door and left, leaving the intimate space for the couple.
Lu Taobao's kiss was passionate, leaving Namu Zhong breathless.
After a long while, Lu Taobao finally released her.
"What's wrong with you today?" Although Namu Zhong had always been strong and independent, she felt a bit at a loss facing Lu Taobao like this.
"I don't know how this accident happened. We were always very careful. I don't want to force you, nor do I want to use the child to sway your decision. You know, I've always hoped you would accept my proposal purely, not because of the child." In a way, Lu Taobao was a very stubborn person, especially knowing Namu Zhong's personality. He wasn't afraid of the child, but he was afraid that after they got married, Namu Zhong would regret her decision today.
Seeing the distressed look on Lu Taobao's face, Namu Zhong suddenly smiled. With Lu Taobao watching her nervously, she sat up straight from the bed and, turning around, embraced Lu Taobao by the neck.
"What is it?" Lu Taobao instinctively hugged Namu Zhong back, asking with a hint of unease in his voice.
"Since I've been intimate with you, I've naturally prepared myself for this day. Just like today, since I agreed to marry you, it means I'm prepared to bear all the consequences." Namu Zhong was a very rational person; she had even considered the consequences if they couldn't make it work in the future.
This statement filled Lu Taobao with both excitement and a sense of suffocation.
He held Namu Zhong tightly, murmuring, "That day will never come. Time will prove it."
"Even if it does, I won't be afraid," Namu Zhong leaned her head into his embrace.
Lu Taobao held the woman in his arms with great happiness. He was finally going to have a wife and children. The thought of their future family filled his heart with contentment.
However, just as his emotions were at their peak, Namu Zhong suddenly peeked out from his embrace. Lu Taobao heard her say excitedly, "You know, if this child turns out to be a boy, then we could form a marriage alliance with the boss's family in the future, right?"