Chapter 34 actually got this die-hard fanboy, 985, to sleep with the idol? ^……

The two of them stared at the tablet screen, repeatedly studying the chaotic process of making the little crane that night.

The light from the screen shone on their faces, creating an atmosphere that was both ambiguous and amusing.

Once the research was over, Jiang Ran came over and kissed and touched Su Mu affectionately, her hands wandering over Su Mu's body, avoiding his protruding belly.

Su Mu was slightly out of breath from his kisses, her cheeks flushed.

He had always felt that he needed to restrain himself when dribbling. But Jiang Ran's enthusiasm did not diminish in the slightest; on the contrary, it became even more intense because of the taboo and the joy of becoming a father.

Jiang Ran is really easy to understand now.

Previously, his inexplicable allergy to tears, coupled with his inherent arrogance and awkwardness, always made him put on a cold, aloof, and unapproachable CEO persona. But now, in front of Su Mu, that image has shattered completely.

Now she can act spoiled and spoiled, get jealous over the smallest things, and be happy over a single word from Su Mu. All those hot, even somewhat childish and obsessive emotions hidden beneath her cold exterior are laid bare before Su Mu without reservation.

Su Mu even privately and subtly consulted her prenatal doctor.

After listening, the doctor adjusted his glasses and said with a calm, unfazed air, "During the second and third trimesters, as long as there are no discomforts, moderate intimacy is fine. Just be careful with your posture, avoid putting pressure on your abdomen, and be gentle; don't be too vigorous."

Su Mu felt a little hot on the face as he listened, but he was relieved. If he had relayed the doctor's official permission to Jiang Ran directly, Jiang Ran would probably have become extremely proud and used it as a powerful tool to intensify his actions.

This was clearly not the effect Su Mu wanted.

So he searched online for evidence, hoping to subtly criticize Jiang Ran. However, probably because his search keywords were too specific and frequent, big data started bombarding him with strange and unusual posts.

Most of these forum posts are shared by expectant or new mothers. The titles vary, but the core content is surprisingly similar: "My husband still keeps wanting sex during my pregnancy, what should I do?" "My husband says he's feeling uncomfortable, but he refuses to take care of it himself or go out to find someone, saying it's dirty..." "Sisters, are your husbands like this too? Are all men like this?"

The comments section was filled with complaints, experiences shared, and even people showing off their husbands' thoughtfulness and restraint.

Su Mu looked at the posts, some complaining and some sweet, and then at Jiang Ran beside him, who was hugging him, her head resting on his leg, playing on her phone and trying to get close to him.

Judging by the standards of these posts, Jiang Ran's behavior seems to be normal.

Jiang Ran seemed to have an extraordinary fascination and care for his current round and inconvenient appearance, but sometimes this care was expressed in a way that was a little too enthusiastic.

After reading the post, Su Mu stopped worrying about it. After all, it seemed that his relationship with Jiang Ran was only average in comparison.

So Su Mu consciously leaned towards the emotional label, as if he was still not quite satisfied. Jiang Ran felt like she was living the life of a god.

At the hospitals in Jiangzhou, Su Mu's case received extraordinary attention. Male pregnancy and childbirth are extremely rare cases, even with today's relatively advanced medical technology.

Jiang's mother had considered this very thoroughly. She used her connections to connect Su Mu with Director Chen, an expert who was considered an authority in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology.

Director Chen is experienced, meticulous yet gentle, and is the perfect candidate to handle this special case.

During their initial consultation, Director Chen provided a very detailed explanation to Su Mu and Jiang Ran. He frankly stated that Su Mu's condition had extremely high medical research value, and if they could complete their entire pregnancy and childbirth process here, the hospital would be willing to waive all their medical expenses.

In exchange, they need to cooperate in collecting some necessary data for subsequent academic research.

Director Chen repeatedly assured that all data would undergo strict anonymization processing, concealing Su Mu's name, address, physical characteristics, and all other identifiable personal information. The research papers would only use anonymous code names to protect their privacy to the greatest extent possible.

After listening, Su Mu and Jiang Ran exchanged a glance.

This could truly be a rare opportunity for medical research, allowing them to accumulate valuable experience for similar situations that may arise in the future. The fee waiver was quite tempting for Su Mu, but more importantly, he trusted the doctor Jiang's mother had chosen.

Su Mu thought for a moment and said, "No problem. If our experience can be of any help to medicine, I am willing to cooperate."

As a result, Su Mu became a special focus of attention for the obstetrics and gynecology department of this hospital.

Each prenatal checkup often includes additional monitoring and data collection in addition to the routine procedures.

Director Chen sometimes brings along a few selected young doctors or interns from his department who have been screened, have high professional competence, and have signed confidentiality agreements to participate together.

At first, Su Mu did feel a little uncomfortable facing the curious, inquisitive, and even somewhat incredulous gazes of those young doctors or interns.

But as he visited more often, Su Mu gradually discovered that in those gazes, besides the initial curiosity, there was more professionalism and a respect for the miracle of life.

The doctors were rigorous and serious when discussing the issue, and treated him with the same meticulousness and patience as other pregnant women. They even gave him different understanding and care than female pregnant women because he was a male pregnancy.

Gradually, Su Mu relaxed.

Sometimes, after finishing an inspection, seeing the young interns taking notes diligently and discussing things in hushed tones, Su Mu would even feel a strange sense of pride.

Su Mu thought to himself that he had made a contribution to the cause of science.

Although the way he made the contribution was a bit unusual, the thought that it might help someone in a similar situation in the future, or even just broaden the boundaries of humanity's self-awareness a little bit, seemed quite meaningful.

Su Mu shared the nickname she had chosen for her unborn baby, Xiao He, in the family group chat.

The message received an immediate and enthusiastic response.

Jiang's mother said the name was wonderful, cute, and had a good meaning. She ordered a batch of baby tableware, bottles, small bowls, spoons, etc., and now she wants to add the crane pattern to them, as well as the baby clothes, with a crane embroidered on them.

Su's parents quickly sent messages, their joy palpable even through the screen. They asked Su Mu to turn on his video call, wanting to see where he and Jiang Ran lived.

Su Mu then held up his phone and showed his parents around their small apartment. Seeing the bright and clean windows and the cozy atmosphere, Su's parents were quite satisfied.

As they chatted, Su's mother asked, "Mumu, who usually cooks between you and Xiaojiang? You're pregnant now, so please don't overwork yourself."

Su Mu: "Mom and Dad, have you forgotten? My cooking is really terrible."

In their own home, they rarely let Su Mu cook. Firstly, they couldn't bear to, and secondly, Su Mu didn't seem to have any talent for cooking; he understood the theory but failed miserably when it came to actually doing it.

Adults are always like this; they always think that children can't do it, or they can't bear to let their children get involved in these mundane matters.

Upon hearing Su Mu's words, Su's mother said, "Xiao Jiang has to cook for you every day after get off work. It's so hard for him."

Su Mu: "No, Mom. We hired a housekeeper who comes a few times a week to help with cooking and cleaning. We also often eat out or order takeout, which is very convenient."

However, the older generation always felt that food from outside was unhealthy, too oily and salty, and contained too many additives, and was not as clean and safe as food made at home.

Su's father disagreed: "It's okay to eat out occasionally, but it's never as good as home-cooked food. Mumu, you need nutrition right now, so we can't be careless."

After being told what his parents said, Su Mu felt that he might not have been considerate enough, so he decided to cook a meal for Jiang Ran.

After hanging up the video call, Su Mu actually tied on an apron and went into the kitchen. He opened the refrigerator, looked at the ingredients inside, and decided to make the simplest dish: shredded green peppers and potatoes.

He remembered that Jiang Ran seemed to really like eating this.

When Jiang Ran got home from get off work, she pushed open the door, walked to the open kitchen door, and saw a scene that almost made her heart stop.

Su Mu stood with his back to him in front of the kitchen counter, holding a gleaming cleaver in his hand. He was carefully cutting a very irregularly shaped thing on the cutting board, which was more like a potato lump than a potato chunk.

The movements were careful, the knife rising and falling, the potato chunks sliding slightly on the cutting board. Su Mu's fingers were so close to the blade that Jiang Ran's scalp tingled.

"Mumu," Jiang Ran went over almost immediately and took the knife from his hand, "Put down the knife, sweetie, put it down first, are you going to fry French fries?"

Su Mu said softly, "I want to stir-fry some shredded potatoes for you. You work so hard."

Although the strips and shreds on the cutting board have absolutely nothing in common.

Jiang Ran was still deeply moved, her heart aching and tender, overflowing with emotion. All her shock transformed into a surge of emotion and love, her eyes practically turning into teary-eyed fried eggs: "Mu Mu, I love you, I will love you for a lifetime."

Su Mu was thus stripped of his right to cook, but in return, he gained Jiang Ran's love and tears.

That day, Su Mu received a message from Jiang Mo.

Jiang Mo: Little Su, sorry to bother you! I have something I wanted to ask you. We took so many photos together at Grandpa and Grandma's house the other day, right? They were so cute! I've been too busy with my studies lately to make any beauty videos, so I thought I'd post some everyday photos to keep things fresh. Would you mind if I posted our photos on my video account? If you feel uncomfortable with that, I can blur your face!

It was followed by a cute kitten emoji.

Su Mu looked at the message and couldn't help but smile. Jiang Mo was straightforward, honest, and very polite. He thought about it and decided there was nothing to mind.

He replied quickly: It's okay, no need to blur it, just post it. The photo is very nice.

Jiang Mo immediately sent a series of messages: "Thank you, Brother Xiao Su!" "Love you!" "Sending love!"

Soon after, Su Mu saw Jiang Mo's new update on the homepage.

She selected a few photos, including a funny selfie of her and Su Mu laughing happily; another photo showed Grandma Jiang sitting in the middle, with her leaning against her, against a backdrop of warm sunshine and greenery in the courtyard, creating a very cozy scene.

The caption is simple, in Jiang Mo's usual lively style: Weekend family gathering~ Overflowing with happiness! Taking a break, here's a little slice-of-life update for some heartwarming moments~

Shortly after the post was published, likes and comments began to increase rapidly. Jiang Mo, as a moderately well-known beauty blogger, has a highly engaged fanbase, many of whom are young and extremely active.

Some comments said that even without makeup, the goddess is still beautiful.

Soon, some sharp-eyed fans spotted the key point.

The top-rated comment, filled with disbelief and a strange sense of dimensional barrier shattering: Holy crap??? Wait! Am I seeing things??? The obscure forklift-driving hunk I follow and the XOXO goddess I've been following for three years, learning her makeup techniques every day, have crossed the dimensional barrier and appeared in the same frame??? What a dream collaboration!!

The comment section immediately filled with comments.

—Sister, you read that right! I checked it three times too! It's that handsome yet down-to-earth young man who drives a forklift in the village.

—My God!!! What did I just see?! You two are dating???

—The forklift operator is even more handsome in person than in the live stream! His skin is amazing! He looks so good standing next to XOXO! They're a perfect match!

Seeing the speculation in the comments section increasingly pointing towards a romantic relationship, Jiang Mo, fearing misunderstandings, quickly stepped in personally, replying to a popular comment asking if they were dating: Hahahaha, we're not lovers! Don't speculate, everyone. Xiao Su is my brother's boyfriend, we're family! (heart emoji) My brother doesn't like being in the spotlight, so I didn't post his picture.

The comment section exploded immediately after this reply was posted.

—? ? ? ? ?

—The handsome forklift driver = your brother's boyfriend = your sister-in-law or brother-in-law.

So the handsome forklift driver really does have a boyfriend, and he's the goddess's brother?

—What kind of divine looks and charisma does the goddess brother have to win over a handsome guy of this caliber?

—So, since it's a family gathering, has she already met the parents? That sounds so formal! Best wishes!

As Su Mu scrolled through the comments—some shocked, some curious, some offering blessings—his face felt a little hot. He looked at Jiang Mo's reply, "We're family," and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.

We're family. This feeling is really good.

So, taking advantage of the sunny afternoon and his good mood, Su Mu simply started his long-awaited live stream.

The sheer number of fans who flooded in as soon as the broadcast started surprised him. The comments section was flooded with messages so fast that the words were almost illegible, but the core message was clear: they expressed strong condemnation and deep longing for his long absence.

—Handsome forklift operator, you're finally back!

—So you finally decided to come back!

—Waaaaah, I thought you'd been abducted by aliens.

—Tell me! What have you been up to all this time? Have you been secretly making a fortune behind our backs?!

—The anchor looks so gentle in that sweater.

Looking at these comments, some joking and some heartfelt, Su Mu felt a warm glow in his heart, but also a little guilty.

He adjusted the camera to make himself comfortable sitting on the carpet, leaning against the sofa, and smiled at the screen, his voice gentle: "I'm sorry everyone, I was really busy for a while, so I didn't have time to do a live stream. I'm really grateful to see how much you all care about me."

The live chat immediately erupted with questions: What happened? Did you go back to the city? Are you still driving a forklift? Have you looked for a new job yet?

Su Mu read through the messages one by one, and answered selectively: "Yes, that's right. I'm back in the city now, so I really can't drive the forklift to do live broadcasts for everyone anymore."

"I haven't looked for a job yet, and it will probably be quite a while before I can think about it. As for what to do with this account in the future, I need to think about it carefully."

His answer sparked even more speculation.

Keen-eyed fans noticed the background of his live stream: a brightly lit living room with a simple yet tasteful decor, and a sofa that looked soft and comfortable.

—The main background has been changed; the living conditions look quite good.

—This decor and lighting don't feel like a typical rental apartment.

—Have you moved to your boyfriend's house?!

The comments section immediately veered towards relationship issues, and their guesses were pretty accurate.

Su Mu looked at the questions about his boyfriend on the screen, his ears burning a little, but he didn't intend to hide anything. He nodded, admitting it readily: "Yes, I'm with my boyfriend right now. His family is quite well-off, and we are indeed planning to get married."

The moment these words were spoken, the live chat exploded.

—Aaaaaaahhhhhh!!! I knew it!!!

Congratulations!

So, is it really that cool assistant from before?!

My God! What an amazing love story!

—Isn't the streamer's boyfriend XO Goddess's brother? XO Goddess is a rich girl, streamer, you've really been living a good life behind our backs.

When Su Mu saw the comment asking if it was the same assistant from before, he smiled and nodded to confirm: "Yes, he was just causing trouble before, no, his family is rich, but he works very hard to support his family, especially now that I'm not working, he's the one who covers all the household expenses, it's very hard for him."

The comments section was filled with envy and well wishes.

—As expected, men are the ones who care about other men.

—As expected, it's men who know what a good man is.

—So, when the boyfriend goes to the village, he's also going to meet the parents? The host's parents are so open-minded.

Is this what other people's love is like? I'm so envious...

—You must be happy!

Su Mu: "My parents also think he's a good person, he really is a good person."

Looking at these sincere blessings, Su Mu felt a warmth in his heart, and a faint blush rose to his face. He pursed his lips shyly and thought for a moment.

“We were actually classmates in college. We were separated for several years after graduation, and each of us went through some things before we recently got back together.”

He looked up at the camera, his eyes clear and earnest: "So, we both cherish each other."

The fans on the other side of the screen seemed to feel the solemnity as well, with a barrage of comments such as "I actually feel a little sore, the streamer is so sincere," "Blessings," and "May you always be happy."

Su Mu chatted with his fans for a while longer before ending the live stream amidst their reluctance and blessings.

I had just put my phone down a few minutes ago.

Jiang Ran: Mu Mu, you started a live stream? Why didn't you tell me?

Su Mu looked at the message: Aren't you at work? Why are you slacking off again? President Jiang, you're setting a bad example.

Jiang Ran quickly replied: You have more resources than my dad. I'm just keeping track of my family's activities.

Su Mu couldn't help but laugh and sent a cat patting head emoji.

I thought that was the end of it. Unexpectedly, not long after, Jiang Ran sent another screenshot—the comments section under Jiang Mo's video post—her tone filled with undisguised jealousy and annoyance: Why are people saying you and her are a couple in Jiang Mo's comments section??

Su Mu clicked on the screenshot and saw it was the same group of comments he had seen earlier speculating about their relationship. He replied: Didn't you see her reply later? She explained that I'm your boyfriend.

Jiang Ran: I saw it! But I'm still angry! How could they say such things! (puffing up angrily)

Su Mu: Pat pat, don't be angry. How about we go out for dinner tonight? I suddenly really want to eat sukiyaki.

When food was mentioned, Jiang Ran's attention was indeed diverted, and she reluctantly hummed in agreement.

That evening, the two went to their usual Japanese restaurant. The sukiyaki was bubbling away, the beef tender and the vegetables sweet, making them feel warm all over. Su Mu's appetite was sometimes good and sometimes bad because she was heavily pregnant, but she ate quite a lot that day, which cheered Jiang Ran up.

After finishing their meal, it was still early, so the two decided to take a leisurely walk back. The early winter night was a bit chilly, and Su Mu wrapped himself up tightly in a loose white lamb's wool coat and a thick scarf that almost covered half of his face, leaving only his bright, sparkling eyes showing.

Jiang Ran held his hand and walked beside him. Looking at his chubby figure and somewhat slow movements, she couldn't help but laugh and tease him, "Mumu, you're dressed like a little penguin."

Su Mu retorted in a muffled voice through his scarf, "Are penguins taller than me?"

The two chatted casually. As they walked, Jiang Ran suddenly stopped.

Su Mu turned to look at him in confusion: "What's wrong?"

Jiang Ran stood still: "You have to kiss me before you leave."

Su Mu looked around to make sure no one was paying attention before he tiptoed slightly. Because of his big belly, his movements were a bit clumsy. He pulled down his scarf a little to reveal his mouth, then leaned over and gently touched Jiang Ran's lips.

Jiang Ran took out her phone, held it up to her face, and snapped several photos of the two of them.

Su Mu was taken aback by his sudden action. Before he could react, Jiang Ran had already put down her phone with satisfaction and started looking at the photos she had just taken with great delight.

Su Mu was a little confused by his appearance, wondering what was wrong with Jiang Ran again. She pulled her scarf up again and urged, "Are you done yet? Let's go, it's getting a bit cold."

Jiang Ran then put away her phone, took his hand again, and continued walking forward with light steps, humming a tuneless little tune.

Shortly before going to sleep, Jiang Mo shared a video with him.

Jiang Mo: Bro, you're so stingy, you're already asserting your sovereignty.

He clicked on it and found that it was the familiar ID 6653365985, who had updated a video status.

He clicked on it.

The background music is a sweet love song with cloying lyrics. The video content is very simple, just a slideshow of two photos.

The first photo was taken just now under the streetlight. The angle is perfect, capturing the moment he tilted his head back and pulled down his scarf to kiss Jiang Ran. He was wearing that beige shearling coat, the scarf loose, his eyes showing a hint of shyness and helplessness. Jiang Ran, on the other hand, lowered her head slightly, her profile clearly defined, her gaze gently fixed on his face. Her sharp black coat accentuated his broad shoulders, making him almost dazzlingly handsome. The two were very close, the soft glow of the streetlight enveloping them, creating a wonderful atmosphere.

In the second picture, Su Mu probably noticed Jiang Ran holding her phone and looking up, and the two of them were looking at the camera at the same time.

From this angle, you can't see Su Mu's belly.

The caption accompanying ID6653365985's post was very simple, yet so direct it made people blush: I love you, I love you.

The video quickly attracted attention. Thanks to the buzz generated by Jiang Mo's post, many of Su Mu's fans also found the account of this mysterious top-ranked fan. Seeing these blatant displays of affection, the fans had mixed feelings, resulting in a uniquely humorous comment section.

—? ? ? I thought this top-ranked 985 graduate was a creepy guy, but you tell me he has such an authoritative face.

—Wait, so this guy who keeps showering us with gifts is actually my boyfriend's wife??

—However, these two faces are such a perfect match.

—Holy crap! They actually got this die-hard 985 fanboy to sleep with the idol?!

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A note from the author:

Young Master Jiang: What do you know? Recognition is something you have to earn yourself.

They're such a sweet and stable young couple. [Go for it!]

The naive little wooden boy accidentally stumbled upon a post about a beautiful wife; Young Master Jiang commented: "The internet is a beneficial insect [doge emoji]".

Our little crane is about to be born.