The Tycoon's Mysterious Darling Wife-Chapter 529 - 532. Two pregnant women

"Fu Hengyi, I have something to tell you," Shen Qinglan paused, "I’m pregnant."

Shen Qinglan could clearly hear the sound of a cup hitting the floor. She touched her nose, her face full of innocence; indeed, Fu Hengyi had been frightened by her news.

Inside the Military Region office, Fu Hengyi suddenly stood up from his chair, his face colored with shock. The teacup he had been holding was knocked to the ground, shattering into pieces, startling the other officers present.

"Captain, what’s wrong?" Meng Liang asked.

Fu Hengyi moved the phone away and said to them, "Let’s talk about the training another day. Hand your suggestions to Meng Liang for summary."

"Alright."

The officers left the office, and before Meng Liang walked out, he glanced at the phone in Fu Hengyi’s hand, extremely curious about what Shen Qinglan could have said to make the always composed captain react so strongly.

With the office now empty, Fu Hengyi spoke in a heavy tone, "Shen Qinglan, I need you to give me an explanation." His complexion had darkened from shock to gloominess; in a brief time, he had thought through the crux of the matter. Every time, he had taken precautionary measures, so it was impossible for Shen Qinglan to be pregnant. The only explanation was that she had tampered with something.

Shen Qinglan knew he would be angry, but now that she had a trump card, she wasn’t worried at all. "Fu Hengyi, you’re going to be a daddy again. Aren’t you happy?"

"Wait for me, I’m coming back now. Are you at home or in the hospital?"

"The hospital." Shen Qinglan told the truth; she had called Fu Hengyi as soon as she got the result.

"Stay in the hospital and wait for me, don’t you dare drive," Fu Hengyi yelled, then hung up.

Shen Qinglan just wanted to say she could drive herself back, but the call had already been disconnected. She looked at the blank screen and, not wanting to add fuel to the fire, went back to her car to wait for Fu Hengyi to arrive.

Fu Hengyi drove like a madman the entire way, his face grim, his body exuding an icy aura. The scenes from Shen Qinglan giving birth kept flashing before his eyes – the unstoppable flow of blood, Shen Qinglan’s pale face like a corpse’s; like a slow-motion scene in a movie, it repeatedly played in his mind, and his aura grew even colder.

He floored the accelerator, and the car instantly zoomed off, eliciting a string of curses from others, all of which Fu Hengyi ignored. He wanted to see Shen Qinglan immediately.

Shen Qinglan had been waiting for nearly an hour when Fu Hengyi finally appeared in front of her. Through the car window, she hesitated as she looked at the man outside with a stern face – that’s, he seemed quite angry. Was it really okay for her to get out now?

But no matter what, she had to face the situation. Shen Qinglan opened the car door and got out.

Fu Hengyi stared at her fixedly, his facial expression not improving by a bit. Shen Qinglan knew it would be like this; she stepped forward and tugged at the hem of Fu Hengyi’s shirt, "Fu Hengyi, I’m pregnant, and you’re going to be a daddy again."

Fu Hengyi’s face was cold, but his eyes unconsciously softened a bit, "You did this on purpose."

Shen Qinglan nodded frankly, "Yes, I did it on purpose." She had told Fu Hengyi long ago about her desire for a second child, but since he hadn’t been willing to cooperate, she had to resort to something special.

Fu Hengyi couldn’t help himself; he raised his hand and slapped her on the butt. The force was gentle, but Shen Qinglan’s face turned red. She glared at the person in front of her with annoyance, "Fu Hengyi, you..." Luckily, no one was paying attention to them; otherwise, she would have been utterly embarrassed.

"Got an excuse now?" Fu Hengyi asked softly.

Shen Qinglan immediately fell silent. That’s—maybe it was better to speak less, considering this man was in a rage.

"Get in the car." Fu Hengyi opened the door and said coldly, and Shen Qinglan obediently climbed in.

The ride back was completely different from the trip to the hospital; Fu Hengyi drove at a snail’s pace. Shen Qinglan watched cars after cars pass them and couldn’t help but say, "Fu Hengyi, you can actually drive a little faster."

"Driving fast is dangerous," Fu Hengyi stated flatly.

Given the current road conditions, going any faster wouldn’t exceed 60 mph. How dangerous could that be? Shen Qinglan thought to herself, but she dared not voice this thought. The man before her was like a volcano ready to erupt, and she did not want to be caught in the blast.

Normally a one-hour drive, Fu Hengyi stretched it into two and a half hours before finally arriving home. Throughout the journey, Shen Qinglan hardly said a word. She knew Fu Hengyi needed time to process.

As the car entered the courtyard, Shen Qinglan could clearly feel some of the anger emitting from Fu Hengyi lessen. She opened the door to get out, "Wait," Fu Hengyi called.

Shen Qinglan paused mid-movement only to see Fu Hengyi open his door, walk over to her side, open her door, and extend his hand, "Get out." Shen Qinglan was puzzled—was this man being overly protective?

Still, she placed her hand in Fu Hengyi’s.

"Still angry?" Shen Qinglan asked with a smile.

Fu Hengyi skimmed over her with an indifferent gaze, emotionless. Shen Qinglan chuckled, "Alright then, you keep being angry. I’m going inside." She said and turned to walk away, leaving Fu Hengyi standing there alone with a dark expression.

Shen Junyu had come to bring Shen Qinglan and Anan some food—a dessert that Chu Yunrong had spent half the day perfecting. The taste was rather good, so she sent him to deliver some, only to stumble upon Fu Hengyi standing by the door, lost in thought.

He patted him on the shoulder, "What are you doing standing here alone, planning to become a gate god?"

Fu Hengyi shot him a cold look and walked away. Shen Junyu touched his nose, completely befuddled. What was going on? Was Fu Hengyi’s anger sky-high, or did Shen Qinglan do something to provoke him once again? If it really was the latter, Shen Qinglan must have stirred up quite the trouble, judging by the grim expression on Fu Hengyi’s face.

He glanced at the desserts in his hand, hmm, should he go inside now, or return first? Fu Hengyi wouldn’t take his anger out on Shen Qinglan, but for others, it wasn’t guaranteed.

"Fu Hengyi, why have you come back?" Old Sir Fu was surprised to see Fu Hengyi; today wasn’t his day off.

"Just had some matters to take care of," Fu Hengyi said coolly, not mentioning Shen Qinglan’s pregnancy.

Meanwhile, Shen Qinglan had already gone upstairs to change clothes. She always changed after returning from the hospital.

Fu Hengyi went upstairs, just as Shen Qinglan came out of the dressing room, now dressed in home clothes.

"Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?" Fu Hengyi asked.

Shen Qinglan laughed lightly, knowing that this man could never stay mad at her. She shook her head, "No, it’s still early in the pregnancy. I don’t feel much." She stepped forward and hugged Fu Hengyi, "You’re going to be a daddy again, you should be happy."

Fu Hengyi was bluntly honest, "I can’t feel happy." Just the thought of his wife facing the dangers of childbirth filled him with panic, leaving no room for happiness.

Shen Qinglan sighed softly, patting his back, "Don’t be so tense, it will be fine. Every woman goes through this; do you see any of them having troubles?"

"Others are others, you are you, how can it be the same?" Fu Hengyi said.

Shen Qinglan was exasperated, "So what, you want me to abort it?" She said this jokingly, but had not expected Fu Hengyi to seriously consider the idea, "If it’s manageable with your health." His expression was serious with no trace of jest.

Seeing him like this, the smile faded from Shen Qinglan’s face, "Fu Hengyi, I will only allow you to have that thought this one time, and you must discard it immediately. This child was not easily conceived, and I will bring it into this world no matter what, whether you agree or not. It is a life, and we can’t simply deny it the chance to come into this world."

"Qinglan, no one’s life is more important than yours," Fu Hengyi said decisively.

"You," Shen Qinglan was annoyed, but even more so, she felt distressed. This man was devoted to her, leaving her in a dilemma of whether to be upset or not.

"Fu Hengyi, do you not worry that if we lose the child, it could cause irreparable damage to my health?"

Fu Hengyi’s expression hesitated, and Shen Qinglan pressed on, "Grandpa is getting old, and he has always hoped we could have another child. He has never said it, but I can tell. I want to fulfill his wish within his lifetime, and Anan needs a little companion too."

Fu Hengyi also let out a deep sigh, "Qinglan, I’m just worried about you."

Shen Qinglan nodded vigorously, "I know, Hengyi, relax. Listen to me, there really aren’t any problems this time. The doctor checked me and the baby is in good condition, with no issues at all. And this time, no one will be able to harm me; I’ll definitely give birth to our child safely. I hope she looks like me, and has a good temperament like Anan, quiet and obedient." Knowing that he wanted a daughter, Shen Qinglan tempted him with the idea of a girl.

"That little rascal, when has he ever been quiet and obedient?" Fu Hengyi teased his own son, but his face relaxed completely. If you looked closely, you could see a glimmer of anticipation in his eyes.

Shen Qinglan knew he was no longer angry; she smiled gently and hugged him tight, "Hengyi, I feel so blessed. To have another token of our love, my life is perfect."

Fu Hengyi held her close, "This time I’ll make sure you and our daughter are safe. I won’t let anyone harm you," he promised solemnly, and Shen Qinglan smiled, "Good."

During dinner, Old Sir Fu learned of Shen Qinglan’s pregnancy once again. His face beamed like a chrysanthemum, "Good, good, this is wonderful news. Thank you, Qinglan. Thank you," he said sincerely. He knew many young women nowadays didn’t want to have children. Shen Qinglan had not only given birth to a chubby great-grandson, but she was also now expecting a second child. This was a blessing for the Fu family.

"Qinglan, are you feeling unwell?" Old Sir Fu asked with concern, recalling her severe morning sickness while she was pregnant with Anan, which had left her thin and frail.

Shen Qinglan couldn’t help but laugh; why did everyone treat her as if she were a porcelain doll, "Grandpa, I’m fine, I don’t feel uncomfortable at all."

Old Sir Fu was still worried, "Qinglan, if you ever feel unwell, you must speak up. Don’t endure it in silence."

"Grandpa, I understand," Shen Qinglan said with a smile.

"Mummy, do you really have a baby inside?" Anan asked with a surprised face, looking at Shen Qinglan’s belly.

Shen Qinglan nodded smilingly, "Yes, Mummy has a baby inside. Are you happy?"

Anan didn’t respond with happiness or otherwise, instead asking, "Is it a sister?"

"If it’s not a sister, will you be unhappy?"

Anan furrowed his little brow, thought for a moment, and earnestly replied, "If it’s a sister, I’ll be the happiest. But if it’s not, I guess I’ll be happy too." This quip made everyone at the table burst into laughter.

Fu Hengyi glanced at his son, "Eat your food first."

"Oh," Anan obediently took his seat, but he kept stealing glances at Shen Qinglan, so much so that he didn’t notice when rice grains fell onto the table. Finally, Shen Qinglan couldn’t bear it any longer and said, "Anan, eat your food first."

When Mummy spoke, Anan immediately bowed his head and concentrated on his meal.

After dinner, Anan couldn’t wait to pull Shen Qinglan by the hand, "Mummy, let me see my little sister."

Shen Qinglan chuckled, "How do you know it’s a sister? What if it’s a little brother?"

"My gut tells me it’s a sister, and besides, Mommy, I’ve got a knack for this—you see, Auntie just had a little sister," Anan said with a proud coquettishness.

Shen Qinglan found it amusing and sat down on the sofa following the direction of Anan’s guiding hand. Anan carefully eyed Shen Qinglan’s belly, "Mommy, can I touch it?"

"Right now, the baby’s too young to tell. Even if you touch it, you won’t be able to feel her."

"But I still want to touch," Anan said longingly as he looked at Shen Qinglan. This was his own little sister, unlike Beibei and Guoguo.

"Alright, go ahead," Shen Qinglan leaned back a little. Anan cautiously placed his hand on Shen Qinglan’s belly, felt around for a while, and then looked up at her confusedly, "Mommy, I really can’t feel my sister."

"Of course, you can’t feel her now. Wait until she’s grown a bit more after three months; then you’ll be able to," she reassured him.

"Okay," Anan was a bit disappointed, but in a blink, he perked up again, "Mommy, that means I’m going to have a real little sister, right?"

"It might not necessarily be a sister, it could be a little brother," Shen Qinglan tried to prepare her son mentally, so he wouldn’t be disappointed if she had a son. Clearly, however, Anan was not so easily persuaded.

"No, it’s definitely a sister," Anan insisted on his own idea.

"Alright, alright, a sister," Shen Qinglan compromised helplessly. Why did both her men prefer girls? Was it because like repels like? The thought surprised her so much she shook her head and chuckled to herself.

The Shen Family caught wind of Shen Qinglan’s pregnancy news fairly quickly. The moment Chu Yunrong heard, she rushed over to the Fu Family, ""Qinglan, Anan said you’re pregnant—is it true?"

Shen Qinglan thought about her son who had made a fuss about going to the Shen family after dinner and sighed helplessly, not expecting his reason to be this, "It’s true. I just went to the hospital this morning. It’s been a month and a half." She had taken an early pregnancy test.

"That’s wonderful," Chu Yunrong said with relief. She had long hoped that Shen Qinglan and Fu Hengyi would have a second child. After all, having only Anan was a bit lonely.

"If there’s anything you want to eat or drink, just tell Mommy, and I’ll have Sister-in-law Song make it for you. If there’s anything troubling you, don’t hesitate to tell me," Chu Yunrong offered.

"Mom, I’m fine. Everything’s alright. Sister-in-law is still in her confinement; you take care of her first." Shen Qinglan didn’t want Chu Yunrong to neglect Wen Xiyao on account of her pregnancy. A new mother’s feelings were very important.

"No, no, I’ll take good care of Xi Yao. Now that the weather is getting warmer, being pregnant is tough. If you’re feeling unwell, you must tell Mommy." Chu Yunrong was understandably worried. Before Shen Qinglan got pregnant, she was looking forward to her daughter’s pregnancy; now that it was happening, she was concerned about the hardships her daughter might endure.

"Mom, I’ve already been through this," comforted Shen Qinglan. After all, she had her son Anan, and although not an old hand, she did know the basics quite well.

"Mommy got so excited she forgot," Chu Yunrong chuckled. "Your Dad still doesn’t know the news, I need to give him a call. I’ll have Sister-in-law Song prepare some soup for you in the morning. It’s good for pregnant women to drink plenty of soup. Hmm, and I need to prepare the baby’s supplies." Upon thinking this over, Chu Yunrong felt like she didn’t have enough time.

Shen Qinglan listened with a hint of amusement to Chu Yunrong’s monolog, "Mom, don’t worry." She felt like the whole family was even more anxious than when she had Anan. Perhaps it was because the last birth had left a deep impression on them.

"Okay now, I won’t linger; I have preparations to make. I’ll come back first thing tomorrow morning. You should head to bed early tonight."

"Mom, could you bring Anan back later?"

"Don’t worry about Anan; Mommy’s here. The most important thing for you now is to rest and nurture the baby. Where’s Hengyi?" Chu Yunrong asked upon realizing she hadn’t seen Fu Hengyi since arriving.

"He went out to buy some things for me; he hasn’t returned yet." Shen Qinglan had suddenly craved the sesame buns from Demin Street right after dinner, and without a word, Fu Hengyi took the car keys and left.

"Mm, okay, Mommy will head out first; make sure you get to bed early tonight, sleep is very important for pregnant women, you must ensure you get enough sleep."

"Got it, Mom, you should rest early too."

After seeing Chu Yunrong off, Shen Qinglan remembered meeting Yu Xiaoxuan and Han Yi at the hospital entrance that morning. Glancing at the time, it was already 9:30 pm. After some thought, she decided not to call Yu Xiaoxuan and to wait until the next day instead.

Shen Junyu brought Anan back, holding a thermos in his hand, "Sister-in-law Song just made this. If you’re hungry at night, have some, or if not hungry, leave it until tomorrow and let Aunt Zhao heat it up for you."

"Brother, tell Sister-in-law Song not to busy herself, we have Aunt Zhao and Aunt Liu at home, I won’t starve. Sister-in-law is more important." Shen Qinglan frowned slightly.

"Sister-in-law Song made the soup for Xi Yao, it was just on the way." Shen Junyu said with a smile, "You’re not feeling uncomfortable, are you?"

Why was everyone asking her this today? Shen Qinglan laughed, "I’m fine, really good, you should head back."

Shen Junyu looked over his sister carefully, seeing her rosy complexion and healthy appearance, indeed there was no issue, nodded his head and stood up to leave.

"Anan, it’s time for your bath and bed." Once he had left, Shen Qinglan turned to her son.

"Okay, Mommy." Anan was very obedient, "Mommy, I’ll brush my teeth and wash my face by myself today, you don’t have to help."

"Oh? That’s so good of you." Shen Qinglan was somewhat surprised.

Anan puffed out his little chest, "I’m going to be a big brother soon, a big kid now, so I shouldn’t trouble Mommy with these things, and uncle said, Mommy is having a hard time carrying the little baby, I shouldn’t make you tired."

Shen Qinglan hugged Anan and kissed him on the face, "Mommy isn’t tired." She took Anan’s hand and went upstairs, watching him brush his teeth, wash his face, change into his clothes, and then lie down in bed obediently, "Mommy, I don’t want a bedtime story today, you should go rest."

Looking at her increasingly sensible and obedient son, Shen Qinglan felt a comforting warmth in her heart, touched his little face, "So Mommy really should go?"

Anan waved, "Go, Mommy, good night."

Shen Qinglan turned off the bedside lamp and went downstairs. Fu Hengyi had already plated the sesame seed cakes, "Do you want more?"

Shen Qinglan nodded and picked one up, "Indeed, it’s the cakes from this place that taste the best."

"Do you want anything else? I can make it for you."

"No need, I’m not hungry, just had a craving; just satisfying it is enough," Shen Qinglan spoke, finishing a small cake and not eating anymore. Perhaps knowing she was pregnant, whereas Shen Qinglan didn’t feel anything days before, she suddenly felt very tired. By the time Fu Hengyi had cleaned up and gotten into bed, Shen Qinglan was already asleep.

Fu Hengyi looked at his wife’s serene sleeping face and pulled her into his arms, bending down to kiss her on the forehead.

The next day, when Shen Qinglan woke up, Fu Hengyi was still in bed, he hadn’t gone to the military.

"Is it really okay for you not to go to the military like this?"

Fu Hengyi shook his head, "It’s fine, you are the most important."

Shen Qinglan didn’t believe his words, "Fu Hengyi, you should go back, I can take care of myself, and the house is full of people looking after me, you can be completely at ease; in a couple of days, I will take Anan to see you."

Shen Qinglan knew that Fu Hengyi had definitely left the military base without permission again.

There really was an urgent matter in the military awaiting Fu Hengyi’s attention, so he didn’t insist on staying, "Okay, but you must call me immediately if anything happens."

"Mm, I know. Don’t worry."

How could Fu Hengyi not worry? He wished he could tuck Shen Qinglan into his pocket and watch over her all the time.

"Go to work. Our son and I will be waiting for you at home obediently," Shen Qinglan promised.

"Now that you’re pregnant, don’t carry that stinky little boy anymore. Pay attention to your health, don’t eat anything cold, I’ve already put a non-slip mat in the bathroom, walk slowly, and don’t hop around with Anan," Fu Hengyi instructed apprehensively.

Shen Qinglan was exasperated; when had she ever hopped around with Anan? But knowing the man’s worries before her and to appease him, Shen Qinglan agreed to everything, "Okay, I know all that. I will be careful."

"Remember, you’re not allowed to carry Anan anymore. That little guy has been eating quite a bit lately; in case he hurts or tires you out."

Shen Qinglan looked at him mournfully. Was this man really doing this on purpose? But right now, she couldn’t say that out loud, better to send the man off first, "Okay."

Ultimately, Fu Hengyi left, still uneasy. As she watched his car disappear into the distance, Shen Qinglan breathed a long sigh of relief, having finally managed to send Fu Hengyi away. The man was too nervous. Yet, her eyes were filled with a smile. A husband who cared more about her than the child was a happy matter for any woman.

Shen Qinglan turned and went back inside. Anan had already been taken to school by Aunt Zhao, and Shen Qinglan didn’t have much to do. She finally thought of Yu Xiaoxuan and gave her a call.

"Qinglan, wait for me at home, I’ll come right over." Yu Xiaoxuan, upon receiving Shen Qinglan’s call, didn’t wait for Shen Qinglan to say anything and immediately responded, then hung up the phone.

Shen Qinglan stared at the disconnected phone, somewhat puzzled. All she had wanted was to call and ask why Yu Xiaoxuan had been at the hospital yesterday, to see if something had happened. But considering the expressions on Yu Xiaoxuan and Han Yi the day before, she knew without asking that Han Yi must have done something to upset Yu Xiaoxuan.

"Qinglan." The moment Yu Xiaoxuan saw Shen Qinglan, she hugged her, looking utterly wronged.

Shen Qinglan was startled, "What happened?"

"Han Yi bullied me." Yu Xiaoxuan said with a pitiful expression.

Shen Qinglan was confused, "What happened? Tell me clearly." She pulled Yu Xiaoxuan to sit on the couch and stared at her intently.

Yu Xiaoxuan hung her head, "Qinglan, I’m pregnant again, that bastard Han Yi."

Shen Qinglan was surprised, raising an eyebrow. She hadn’t expected them both to get pregnant at the same time, "How many months?"

"One and a half months. Qinglan, Han Yi is just a big liar, he said after we had Guoguo, we wouldn’t have any more kids." Yu Xiaoxuan felt aggrieved. She still shuddered at the thought of the pain she endured giving birth to Guoguo, and yet there was another one in her belly now.

And this time, the fear was greater than before. Last time she knew nothing and had no idea what she was facing. Ignorance is bliss; she wasn’t very afraid, more overwhelmed by the joy of pregnancy. This time it was different; she already knew what she would be facing, and her heart was in total turmoil.

Shen Qinglan sat quietly, listening to Yu Xiaoxuan complain about Han Yi. After speaking for quite some time without getting a response from Shen Qinglan, Yu Xiaoxuan looked at her, "Qinglan, why are you not saying anything? Isn’t Han Yi detestable?"

Shen Qinglan spoke placidly, "Are you saying you want to abort the child because of this?"

"Of course not," Yu Xiaoxuan replied instinctively, "I’m just angry that Han Yi lied to me." This pregnancy was plotted by Han Yi for a long time, using his charm, huh.

"That settles it, then. You wouldn’t abandon this child, so why make a fuss with Han Yi? Pregnant women shouldn’t have such drastic emotional swings, especially negative ones, as they’re not good for the baby’s development. Plus, you’re not alone; I’m here with you."

"Qinglan, you’re always so good to me," Yu Xiaoxuan said, touched. Then, suddenly her eyes widened in realization, she incredulously stared at Shen Qinglan. "Qinglan, don’t tell me you’re also..."

Shen Qinglan nodded confidently, "Yes, I’m already half a month along. Xiao Xuan, we’re going to be mothers again soon."

Yu Xiaoxuan stood dumbfounded for a long while before speaking, "Mr. Fu actually agreed to let you have a child, that’s a miracle."

Shen Qinglan showed a deadpan expression, feeling somewhat guilty. She couldn’t very well tell Yu Xiaoxuan that Fu Hengyi had never been at ease and that she got pregnant by outsmarting him? She reached for the cup in front of her and took a sip of water.

"You mentioned going to the hospital for a check-up yesterday, was it because of this?" Yu Xiaoxuan asked curiously.

"Hmm, you’re a month ahead of me."

"Haha, that’s fantastic, Qinglan, we’re going to be mothers again!" Yu Xiaoxuan laughed heartily, clearly overjoyed.

Shen Qinglan looked at the woman in front of her who alternated between crying and laughing, and shook her head with a smile. Yu Xiaoxuan had been spoiled by Han Yi, now slightly resembling the way she was when her parents were still alive.

"Still angry?"

"Not anymore. Actually, I was just a bit scared. Childbirth is so painful, but now that I know you’re pregnant as well, I’m not frightened anymore." Yu Xiaoxuan confessed honestly. Now she wasn’t just unafraid; she was filled with anticipation for the coming months, "Qinglan, we can go to prenatal check-ups together and have our babies together. It would be perfect if we could deliver on the same day."

"I’m a month behind you," Shen Qinglan had to remind her of this fact.

"Then let my baby stay inside for an extra month," Yu Xiaoxuan declared nonchalantly, then realized what she’d just said and gave an embarrassed laugh.

Shen Qinglan smiled, "When did you get pregnant with Nezha?" To suggest the baby stay an extra month was something only she could say, all her intelligence must have gone to the baby in her belly.

"But Qinglan, I’m a bit worried about Guoguo," Yu Xiaoxuan’s smile faded slightly. "Guoguo’s actually quite against having a younger brother or sister. She feels they’ll just compete with her for attention. I’m afraid she’ll be unhappy if she finds out I’m pregnant."

Shen Qinglan’s eyebrows creased lightly, "You didn’t talk to Guoguo about this beforehand?"

Yu Xiaoxuan shook her head, "I never intended to have a second child. If it weren’t for Han Yi..."

Shen Qinglan understood and comforted her. "Actually, you should communicate with Guoguo first, she’s a sensible kid. As long as you explain it to her patiently, she will understand." Although Guoguo was a bit spoiled by Han Yi, overall, she was definitely a well-behaved and sensible child.

"Mhm, I’ll talk to Guoguo later. No, wait, this is something Han Yi should handle. He caused this mess, so he should clean it up," Yu Xiaoxuan said resentfully, clearly not yet over her anger at Han Yi.

"Alright, stop being angry. I was planning to sign up for a prenatal yoga class in a bit, do you want to join?" Shen Qinglan changed the subject.

"Absolutely!" Yu Xiaoxuan said without hesitation, "This time I can’t let myself get so fat."

"Won’t you need to go to the film set?"

At this topic, Yu Xiaoxuan’s face fell, "I was supposed to, yes. I had just accepted a role in a costume drama that was about to start filming these days, but now that I’m pregnant, how can I shoot? I have no choice but to give it up, probably to the dismay of the director."

Those costume dramas had many action scenes, and Yu Xiaoxuan always performed her own stunts in the past. But given her current condition, she definitely couldn’t do that, and she didn’t want to rely on a lot of stunt doubles or editing to complete a production, so she chose to give it up.

Actually, incidents of actors dropping out at the last minute can have a significant impact on them. However, given Yu Xiaoxuan’s health condition, which truly didn’t allow her to continue, coupled with the fact that Han Yi made additional investments to compensate the production team for their loss, the director, after learning the truth, could only recast the role. After all, Han Yi is a leading enterprise in the media industry. If anyone offended Han Yi, it would be difficult for them to survive in the business—nobody wants to be at odds with money.

Therefore, when it later came out that the production had to replace an actor last-minute, no statements emerged that were detrimental to Yu Xiaoxuan.

"You’ve been pregnant for a month. How did you just find out?" Shen Qinglan asked, puzzled.

"I was so busy with work I didn’t notice my period was late," Yu Xiaoxuan explained. If it weren’t for her fainting at the company due to exhaustion, she might not have discovered it at all. If she had entered the production in that condition and something unexpected had happened, the consequences would have been unthinkable. Thinking of this, Yu Xiaoxuan couldn’t help feeling a sense of relief.

Shen Qinglan had always known Yu Xiaoxuan to be a careless person, so she wasn’t surprised by her belated realization. "You, oh you."

Yu Xiaoxuan spent the entire day at the Fu Family home, and it wasn’t until after dinner that Han Yi personally came to pick her up.

"Little sister-in-law, is Xiaoxuan not angry anymore?" Han Yi carefully inquired of Shen Qinglan.

Shen Qinglan shook her head, "No, it’s all good now." However, she was more curious about how Han Yi had tricked Yu Xiaoxuan into getting pregnant, but since this was a private matter between husband and wife, Shen Qinglan, curious as she was, wouldn’t ask.

"That’s good, that’s good, thank you, little sister-in-law."

"Pregnant women’s moods can be unpredictable, and Xiaoxuan can be a bit wilful. Try to be more considerate on a regular basis," Shen Qinglan couldn’t help but add.

"Now she is my ancestor. Whatever she says goes," Han Yi said.

Yu Xiaoxuan came out of Anan’s room and saw Han Yi looking somewhat sheepish. But in the end, she didn’t stay angry with him and refuse to go home with him. "Qinglan, I’m going to head home now. I’ll come visit you again another day."

Shen Qinglan smiled and nodded, "Mm, be careful on your way home."

As they left the Fu residence, Yu Xiaoxuan went straight to the car without giving Han Yi a single glance. Han Yi followed her step by step, "Wife, are you still angry?"

Yu Xiaoxuan gave a cold snort, "What do I have to be angry about? I’m going to be a mother again soon. I am too happy to waste time being angry with you."

Hearing this, Han Yi knew she meant the opposite of what she said. "Wife, if you’re angry, you can hit me or scold me, do whatever makes you happy, as long as you don’t hurt yourself."

"Han Yi, tell me the truth, did you do this on purpose? Do you look down on Guoguo because she’s a girl and thus you tricked me into having a boy?" What Yu Xiaoxuan was actually concerned about was this; over the years, Han Zhengshan had repeatedly brought up this matter, and Yu Xiaoxuan was genuinely worried that Han Yi was influenced.

Yu Xiaoxuan was the least patient with the preference for sons over daughters. If Han Yi truly had this mindset, then she...

"Injustice, my wife, I absolutely don’t think like that. I adore Guoguo too much to think otherwise," Han Yi claimed innocence. He truly didn’t think that way; in fact, this pregnancy was an accident, not something he had orchestrated.

"Really?" Yu Xiaoxuan stared into his eyes, seeking the truth.

Han Yi nodded firmly, "Absolutely."

"I’ll believe you for now, but about Guoguo..."

"Don’t worry, leave Guoguo to me." Han Yi wrapped his arms around Yu Xiaoxuan’s shoulders, guiding her into the car, and he breathed a sigh of relief inside, thankful she was no longer angry.