Chapter Ninety-One: Pregnant?
Gui A County. Noon.
Lu Kun was lost in thought as he watched the children in the living room playing the game of “Eagle Catches the Chick.” There were five children in total, all invited over by the eldest and second daughters. The kids were lively and full of energy.
“Ah, hurry, hide, don’t let the eagle catch you!” The second daughter was the youngest among them. This clever little imp was hiding securely behind the “mother hen,” keeping herself well concealed while still finding time to warn the others.
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“You’re back? Bring me the report so I can take a look,” Lu Kun quickly stood and spoke. Liu had gone to the hospital early that morning to fetch the examination results and was only just returning.
“Uh…”
“What’s wrong?”
“This… this report, maybe it's better not to look at it,” Liu said as she slipped the file behind her and started toward the bedroom.
“Stop right there. Give me the file,” Lu Kun’s heart raced. Could something serious have happened?
“How about… we talk in the bedroom first, since the children are all here,” Liu’s face showed some hesitation.
Lu Kun said nothing for a moment.
“Alright, let’s discuss it inside,” he agreed, knowing it wasn’t right for the children to overhear what was about to be said.
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“Now can you tell me?” Lu Kun took a deep breath, forcing himself to stay calm as he spoke gently. He was already prepared for Liu to deliver some painful truth.
“I have something to tell you, but you must stay calm and not do anything rash.”
“Go ahead, I’m ready,” Lu Kun replied, his face tinged with sadness.
“It’s just… it’s just…” Liu hesitated for a long time, unable to get the words out, her face awkward and embarrassed.
“Just tell me directly—am I the one who’s incapable?” Lu Kun forced himself to speak through the pain. For a man, to lose the ability to father children at such a young age was no different from being sterilized.
“Huh?”
“No, it’s not what you think,” Liu hurriedly interrupted him, stuttering.
“Hm???”
“Really? The problem isn’t with me?” Lu Kun was immediately revived, his expression lighting up.
Then…
“Wife, could it be that you’re the one who can’t conceive?” Lu Kun was shocked, then slowly came to understand.
Of course. If it was because of Liu, it all made sense. When she gave birth to their youngest son, Hao Hao, her health was damaged and she was left with lasting ailments—it was unsurprising. She had endured so much.
“Wife, it’s alright. Having another child can wait, there’s no need to worry about it,” Lu Kun took Liu’s hand in comfort.
Liu’s lips quivered, as if she wanted to say something.
“Hm???”
Are you hoping I’ll “stop talking and just kiss you?”
Alright then.
Lu Kun leaned in and planted a kiss on Liu’s forehead.
Liu’s eyes widened; she couldn’t quite figure out what had gotten into Lu Kun.
“Don’t be upset, I’ll take good care of you,” Lu Kun said, unfastening his belt.
Liu stared in surprise, then pushed him away to stop him from going further.
“What are you doing, in broad daylight!” Liu’s face was flushed.
Lu Kun looked confused.
He glanced at the door—yes, it was locked. As long as they kept quiet, the children outside wouldn’t hear anything.
“But, haven’t we always done this? I used to comfort you like this—didn’t you always enjoy it?” Lu Kun asked, puzzled.
“What nonsense is this!” Liu stamped her foot, gritting her teeth.
Lu Kun thought for a moment, then said, “If you want to wait until tonight, that’s fine. No, actually, whenever you want, it’s fine!” He looked very determined, as if willing to do anything.
He muttered to himself, “If need be, I’ll risk everything for my wife. Tomorrow I’ll make ox tendon soup for strength.”
Liu was now furious and embarrassed, and she hurled the two file folders at Lu Kun’s head before sitting by the bed in a sulk.
Lu Kun was baffled. He took out the documents from the folders.
He started with his own, reading it several times carefully to be sure—everything was normal, all indicators were fine.
“So, the problem really isn’t with me?” He scratched his head, relieved.
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“Hm???”
“Liu’s report is also normal?”
Lu Kun was dumbfounded.
What was going on?
It made no sense! They were intimate so often, Liu should have conceived long ago.
“Wife, what’s happening then?” Lu Kun sat beside Liu, tugging at her sleeve.
She slapped his hand away.
“If neither of us has any health issues, what are you worrying about?” Lu Kun rested his hands on her shoulders, turning her to face him.
Liu’s lips twitched. Under his gaze, she closed her eyes, as if resigning herself.
“I… I’m pregnant.”
“What?!!!” Lu Kun was utterly stunned.
“This… this is unbelievable.”
“It’s true. The doctor said it’s already been five weeks,” Liu replied, her face awkward.
“Five weeks…”
Lu Kun’s mind went back to five weeks ago, when he was preparing to leave for Shenzhen. The couple had spent several days together before parting.
“Phew~ at least I wasn’t cheated on,” Lu Kun said, patting his chest in relief.
“What nonsense!” Liu punched his chest several times.
“But wait, why haven’t you had any signs of pregnancy? I remember with the other three, you were nauseous all the time the first month.”
“And you used to get really sleepy early on too, but this time…”
Lu Kun was full of questions.
“I asked the doctor, she said it’s quite normal, nothing to worry about,” Liu replied helplessly.
“And… you haven’t had your period for ages, didn’t you think about that?” Lu Kun was speechless.
Liu said nothing.
“Who would’ve thought this pregnancy would be so trouble-free.”
Lu Kun was silent.
Alright then.
“I’ll go with you for another prenatal check tomorrow.”
“Okay,” Liu murmured softly.
Lu Kun felt at ease.
“For the next month or two, we can’t be reckless anymore,” he said seriously, his mouth twitching.
“Mm,” Liu nodded.
In the first and last three months of pregnancy, intimacy between husband and wife can easily harm the baby.
Lu Kun and Liu had been careless, not knowing Liu was pregnant. Now that they knew, they had to be more cautious.
This child had not come easily; both understood that the days ahead would require extra care.