Chapter 67: Congratulations, You’re Pregnant

Women’s intuition is strong, and the moment the pain hit her abdomen, Xia Yuan knew she was probably pregnant.

Although it seemed unbelievable, the doctor—who had long served the Tianxiang Equestrian Club—confirmed the news: Xia Yuan was indeed pregnant.

Qin Mohuai, who had always been tough as steel, never faltering in the face of adversity, suddenly felt his knees go weak. He had an urge to kneel before Xia Yuan.

If they were at home, he would’ve already knelt at her feet…

The doctor adjusted his glasses and explained, “Madam’s health is quite delicate. The first three months are critical, so she must be very careful. Thankfully, this time it was just light spotting, which is fortunate amidst the misfortune.”

The young master was so happy he couldn’t speak. Uncle Wang beamed as he added, “We’ll be sure to take great care. Thank you, doctors, for all your help. Madam’s pregnancy is wonderful news. I’ve already arranged for red envelopes to be given, so everyone can share in the joy.”

The doctors didn’t refuse. After all, their livelihoods depended on their fees, but they hadn’t expected to receive a total of fifty thousand yuan. It felt more like bricks than envelopes.

They wished every day could bring such joyous events.

Qin Mohuai wasn’t struck speechless by joy—he was terrified.

If Xia Yuan had been a little less fortunate, they would have lost this long-awaited child.

No, no, no!

His child was invincible. There was no way that would happen.

Xia Yuan sat in a daze, her gaze wandering, like a listless mushroom crouching in a corner, shutting out all the noise around her.

“System, get out here! What did you say when I didn’t get my period?”

The system remained silent, playing dead.

Xia Yuan continued cursing it to the depths of its ancestry.

System: “This world has too many bugs. Once you complete the mission, my colleagues will investigate and fix the issue. For now, your priority is finishing the task, and I’ll send you back.”

Xia Yuan’s slender fingers grazed her lower abdomen, her eyes misty, resembling a delicate flower drenched in both sorrow and sunlight.

“What happens to the baby if I return? If this body dies, does that mean…”

System: “Yes. If the mother’s body dies, the child will also die, as it won’t be able to receive nourishment. But right now, it’s only a tiny embryo, so there’s no need for guilt.”

Xia Yuan muttered, “Why don’t you just go die?”

No matter how advanced a machine was, it could never truly understand human emotions.

Qin Mohuai gently kissed Xia Yuan’s forehead. Her misty eyes lifted to meet his, filled with deep concern that pierced through to his heart. He felt a sharp ache, both warm and tingling, and comforted her in a soft voice, “Don’t be afraid, sweetheart. I’ll protect both of you. Everything will only get better from here.”

“Okay.” Xia Yuan patted his chest. “It’s so stiff. Your muscles tense up when you’re nervous… it doesn’t feel good.”

Her intention was to tell him to relax and not hold in his emotions, but the words came out wrong.

She blamed Qin Mohuai for this 🙂

Tempting to speaking nonsense with his physique—another crime to add to the list.

Qin Mohuai eased the tension in his body and flashed a quiet, serene smile, coaxing her, “Hit me again. It won’t be so hard this time.”

Xia Yuan pouted. “I’m not interested anymore.”

This masochist—what kind of bizarre preferences are these!

Qin Mohuai gently kissed the small fist she used to hit him. Poor thing, her punches were so light, yet she was carrying the weight of nurturing a new life.

His wife was truly amazing.

Kneeling on one knee beside the bed, Qin Mohuai didn’t bring up the baby. Instead, he chatted casually for over an hour until he finally coaxed Xia Yuan to sleep. Then, with legs that had gone a bit numb, he stood up.

As he turned away, his eyes grew cold and dark, though they no longer carried their usual arrogance. His entire demeanor seemed heavier, perhaps due to the new role of ‘father’ that he now bore.

There were bodyguards stationed all over the VIP floor, sealing off the area. Apart from Qin Mohuai’s personal aides and the doctors, no one else had come by.

Qin Mohuai left a few guards at Xia Yuan’s door and dismissed the rest, not wanting anyone to get curious and start poking around.

He straightened the sleeves and tie that his little troublemaker had disheveled before heading downstairs to see his grandfather.

Grandfather Wei was sitting with Qin’s grandfather, gently chiding him, “She saved you, after all. Even if you don’t like her, you could at least give her some respect.”

Grandfather Qin glared back, “Do I need you to teach me how to get along with my granddaughter-in-law?”

Grandfather Wei shrugged, “Fine, I’ll stop talking.”

As the elevator doors opened, Qin Mohuai approached his grandfather, standing tall and silent, his calm yet imposing gaze casting an air of authority.

Grandfather Qin felt a surge of frustration. He must really be getting old if his grandson could now outshine him.

“She grabbed me earlier—who knows if it was just to win my favor,” Grandfather Qin muttered, his pride still intact.

Qin Mohuai’s voice was deep, “She doesn’t need to win your favor, and she won’t need to see you again. She’ll be staying at Shenghai Mansion to rest during her pregnancy.”

Grandfather Qin blinked, “What did you just say?”

Qin Mohuai’s tone remained steady, “Xia Yuan is pregnant, and when you pushed her, you almost caused her to lose the baby.”

Grandfather Qin shot to his feet in shock, “I didn’t push her! She’s pregnant? Why didn’t you tell me?”

A chill ran down his spine, and guilt swirled in his eyes. He’d nearly caused his great-grandchild’s death. How was Xia Yuan now? Was she okay?

Qin Mohuai let out a light scoff.

Grandfather Qin, feeling wronged, slammed his cane on the ground. “I would never harm a child of the Qin family!”

Qin Mohuai responded coldly, “But you’d harm Xia Yuan?”

Grandfather Qin barked back, “I didn’t!”

Grandfather Wei intervened to smooth things over, “This is good news. Let’s not argue. Instead, let’s think about how to celebrate.”

Who would want to play judge at their own 80th birthday?

Qin Mohuai’s voice remained calm, “I’m not looking for an argument. I just want you to stay away from Xia Yuan from now on. You almost caused her to lose the baby.”

Grandfather Qin fell silent.

Without another word, Qin Mohuai walked away. He had planned to be more rebellious, to confront his grandfather with sharp words and provoke him further. But that approach seemed too immature now.

Now that he was going to be a father, he needed to watch his words and actions carefully. He couldn’t allow anyone to tarnish his image in front of his child.

What no one knew was that in the years after Xia Yuan left, the once doting father, Qin Mohuai, had no time for his child. His indifference toward people and the world had grown to a chilling level.

After leaving the club, Qin Mohuai took Xia Yuan to the hospital for a thorough checkup. This time, the doctor congratulated them on the pregnancy.

Qin Mohuai asked the doctor countless questions, like, “What can a husband do when his wife experiences morning sickness?” and “If her legs cramp, should I help massage them, or should we get a professional?”

The doctor replied, “There’s no real cure for morning sickness, but having a professional care for her health and diet during pregnancy is a good idea. It would also be best if you learned some basic care.”

Qin Mohuai took mental notes.

As they were leaving, Qin Mohuai tried to carry Xia Yuan, but she rolled her eyes at him.

“I’m not disabled. It would look weird if you carried me. Besides, when my belly gets big and I start looking all bloated, will you still want to carry me then?”

“Of course. You’ll always be beautiful to me. My only worry is that you’ll be so charming that you’ll attract attention, even while pregnant.”

Xia Yuan couldn’t help but smirk. This man’s sweet talk was as smooth as honey. He really knew how to charm her.

Sigh.

If she told Qin Mohuai she didn’t want the baby right now, he’d probably lose his mind.