Chapter 65.1

Xu Yuan didn’t know if it was because she might be pregnant, but despite her excitement, she couldn’t fight off her drowsiness and fell into a deep sleep before midnight.

Meng Zhengrong lay beside her, watching her for nearly half an hour without moving. No matter how he looked, he never grew tired of it.

His gaze slowly descended, carefully observing her still flat abdomen.

This was an unprecedented feeling. Meng Zhengrong felt completely fulfilled inside. He reached out, gently poking her abdomen with his finger, and it felt as if an electric current surged through him, causing a tingling sensation.

It was hard to imagine that there was a child of his in there.

Though Panda might still be very small, he would grow bit by bit and, many years later, become as tall as him or as lovely and delicate as Xu Yuan.

Was this what it felt like to be a father? It was truly wonderful. Since he had become aware, he had cried only a handful of times, yet at this moment, he felt a warmth in his eyes. It wasn’t just because of the child; more importantly… he looked up at her sweet sleeping face and grinned. More importantly, this child was conceived with the person he cherished the most.

At this moment, Meng Zhengrong completely forgot that Xu Yuan had only said there was a possibility she was pregnant. She had tested in the morning yesterday; was the test really one hundred percent accurate? She couldn’t believe it; she would only trust it if a doctor confirmed it, which was why she hadn’t told Meng Zhengrong right away.

She intended to wait until she had a definite answer before telling him, but she was so moved by his unexpected proposal that she let it slip.

Meng Zhengrong couldn’t sleep at all. He was even considering where their child would go to kindergarten in the future!

What should he do if he can’t sleep? Meng Zhengrong took out his phone, wanting to announce the good news to the world, letting everyone know that their Panda was on the way!

However, thankfully, a shred of rationality remained. Since it was still uncertain, it was better to hold off. It would be a major matter if their families didn’t know; if he blurted it out on Weibo, he would probably get scolded when he got home.

He could only restrainedly post three Weibo updates that night, leaving his followers confused.

【Hahahahahahaha!】

【La la la la la la!】

【Alright, time to sleep.】

— What happened to President Meng? A sudden change in tone?

— Isn’t he always like this? Did Mrs. Meng do something that moved President Meng? It feels like that.

— Hey, hey, hey, can’t it just be a spontaneous outburst?

Xu Yuan was still unaware that her husband had gone a bit wild that night. The next morning, when she opened her eyes, still groggy and not fully awake, she saw Meng Zhengrong neatly dressed, intently watching her by the bedside.

Xu Yuan woke up early in the morning, opened her eyes, and saw someone staring at her. Anyone would be startled in such a situation, and she was no exception.

“What are you doing?!”

Meng Zhengrong, caught off guard by her fierce tone, innocently pointed to the cup on the bedside table. “It’s better to drink a glass of warm water in the morning. I’ve already prepared breakfast.”

After saying this, he leaned closer to Xu Yuan, one hand supporting her head, kissing her face and then her lips. “Good morning, Mama Panda.”

Xu Yuan suspected her husband might be a bit crazy.

She pushed him away. “I haven’t brushed my teeth yet.”

Meng Zhengrong smiled gently. “I don’t mind.”

“Move aside, I’m getting up.” Xu Yuan lifted the covers and was about to get out of bed when Meng Zhengrong hurriedly put her slippers on her feet.

Xu Yuan liked to go to the bathroom barefoot in the morning, sometimes taking a shower as well. Meng Zhengrong knew this was her routine and explained, “You’re not alone anymore.”

Hearing this, Xu Yuan rolled her eyes. “I’m not alone; does that mean I’m a dog?”

As soon as she said this, Xu Yuan regretted it, feeling as if she were scolding herself. She glared at Meng Zhengrong and dashed to the bathroom.

Meng Zhengrong quickly followed her. As she was about to close the door, he stuck his hand out to stop her. “Let me go in and watch you; there’s no non-slip mat in there.”

Xu Yuan could hardly bear it anymore. “Try stopping me again.”

She just wanted to use the restroom; did he really have to follow her?

He stood outside like a doorman. Who could comfortably take care of their business with someone guarding the door?

Meng Zhengrong didn’t dare to block her anymore. When Xu Yuan entered and closed the door, he didn’t leave but leaned against the wall by the door, occasionally smiling foolishly.

It was truly a strange feeling.

In the past, no matter how happy he was, the excitement would fade by the next day. The next morning, remembering that happiness felt like a diluted drink, much less potent.

But this time was different; the heat and excitement hadn’t diminished at all. Instead, it was growing, and as he thought about it, he couldn’t help but smile.

That happiness was genuine.

Although he had long anticipated this day, especially since they had stopped using protection and both of their bodies were normal, making pregnancy a matter of time, it still felt like a huge surprise to him that this day had actually come.

When Xu Yuan came out of the bathroom after brushing her teeth and washing her face, she opened the door and was startled to see Meng Zhengrong still standing there. “You’re going to scare me to death one of these days!”

What a nightmare!

Meng Zhengrong wore a cheerful smile. “How could that be? It’s my fault; it’s my fault.”

He guided Xu Yuan to the coffee table, where a sumptuous breakfast awaited.

Xu Yuan’s mood finally settled down as she looked at the breakfast he had prepared and then at his uncontrollable smile. She sighed inwardly and pulled him down to sit.

“Is it that the breakfast isn’t to your taste? I bought everything according to your preferences,” Meng Zhengrong asked.

Xu Yuan shook her head. “It’s not that. I heard that early pregnancy tests aren’t completely accurate, so it might not mean I’m pregnant. We should go to the hospital for a checkup. Zhengrong, can we stay calm? Maybe…”

Meng Zhengrong smiled and reached out to touch her face. “Even if it turns out not to be the case, my happiness over the past few days isn’t fake.”

Xu Yuan regretted telling him about it in such a moment of excitement yesterday; she should have waited until she had a more certain answer.

Even though Meng Zhengrong was saying this now, he had already fully embraced the role of a soon-to-be dad. If it turned out not to be true, he would probably be disappointed.

Sigh.

Xu Yuan thought Meng Zhengrong would be unable to resist telling his family. She had reminded him many times to wait until they went to the hospital for the checkup before saying anything.

Meng Zhengrong was very excited, but he obediently listened. God knew how much self-control it took for him to hold back the urge to announce the good news.

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As soon as they returned from out of town, they sneaked off to the hospital for a checkup.

Meng Zhengrong sat on a bench in the hospital corridor, hating the smell of disinfectant. It reminded him of sad memories, as both his grandparents had passed away in the hospital. When he was still in school, he would come here every day after class. Unless necessary, he would generally avoid hospitals, as they had a family doctor.

While Xu Yuan went for her checkup, a pregnant woman sat beside him. The man next to her, presumably her husband, was doting on her, busy running around.

Meng Zhengrong glanced at her protruding belly, filled with envy.

After the woman went in, the man, likely bored and not wanting to play on his phone, struck up a conversation with Meng Zhengrong. “Are you here for your wife’s checkup too?”

Meng Zhengrong shook his head. “I’m here to check if she’s pregnant.”

“Oh.” The man paused and smiled at Meng Zhengrong. “Well, congratulations in advance. Being a dad is really lucky.”

In the past, Meng Zhengrong didn’t feel anything when he heard such words, but now he wholeheartedly agreed.

Being someone’s father was truly lucky.

Xu Yuan emerged from her checkup and, upon seeing Meng Zhengrong, quickly wiped the smile off her face, approaching him with a serious expression. “Let’s go; we’re going home.”

Seeing her expression, Meng Zhengrong’s heart sank. After saying goodbye to the man beside him, he hurried to follow her, feeling anxious all the way until they exited the hospital.

It wasn’t that he was afraid to ask about the result; it was just that Xu Yuan’s demeanor was a bit frightening. He knew that the one truly afraid of disappointment was her; she might be even more eager for Panda’s arrival than he was.

Coincidentally, just after their checkup, Mother Meng called them back for dinner.

All the way home, Xu Yuan remained silent. She wanted to see how long she could hold out.

She also wanted to see Meng Zhengrong’s reaction. Was it true that pregnant women behaved this way? She found herself enjoying the twisted fun of it all.

After a while, Meng Zhengrong finally spoke up in a good stretch of smooth road. “Wife, it’s actually not a big deal if you’re not pregnant. We’ve only just started trying.”

Xu Yuan coldly responded with an “oh” and said nothing more.

Meng Zhengrong gritted his teeth and continued, “It’s actually better if you’re not pregnant. Otherwise, I wouldn’t know how long I’d have to abstain. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a little more time just for the two of us?”

Xu Yuan was about to burst from holding it in. Just as she was on the verge of breaking, she managed to hold it in at the last moment.

They drove in silence until they reached the Meng family’s old house.

Meng’s parents were quite good as in-laws and rarely meddled in Meng Zhengrong and Xu Yuan’s little family affairs. Except for occasionally asking Xu Yuan about her attempts to conceive when they gathered, everything else was smooth, with no real family conflicts.

Recently, they had been frequently inviting them back for dinner, and Xu Yuan immediately guessed it was because of Meng Pingting.

If Meng Pingting were so easily persuaded by what she said, she wouldn’t have held out against her parents for so long. Xu Yuan knew that Meng Pingting was a smart girl. From their conversation that day, it was evident that Meng Pingting had accepted the idea of studying abroad. So what was she still holding out for?

Xu Yuan speculated that perhaps Meng Pingting wanted to negotiate terms with Meng’s parents. If she was going to negotiate, it would definitely be for Wang Lin’s future.

Sure enough, it wasn’t until dinnertime that Meng Pingting came back, washed her hands, and sat down to eat.

Father Meng was serious, creating a strange atmosphere.

It was Mother Meng who broke the silence. “We’ve already made arrangements with the people in the UK. The house is ready, and the car is also arranged. We’ve even hired a nanny to take care of your daily needs.”

Meng Pingting was speechless. She put down her chopsticks, looked at her mother, then her father, and said earnestly, “I said, if I’m going to study abroad, it can only be if Wang Lin gets into Nan Corporation.”

Xu Yuan thought to herself, so it really was like this.