Chapter 196 My aunt is pregnant?!

The next day, the news spread throughout Beijing's high society through various "unofficial" channels.

Gu Beifeng was given Su Yue's top task: to "inadvertently" spread the news among his circle of cronies.

"Remember, you have to make it sound like the truth. Say that my dad couldn't stand the dry weather in Beijing and coughed every day. I was so worried about him that I insisted on taking him back to the beautiful island of Hainan to recuperate. Also, say that my grandfather almost severed ties with my dad over this matter, and even gave up his official position to accompany me back to the island."

Having received the "imperial decree," Gu Beifeng patted his chest, put on a nonchalant attitude, and drove his flashy Jeep into various banquets and dinners in the capital.

For a time, the entire capital was abuzz with the news that Huo Yingxiong, who had just returned in triumph, was actually a "doting father" who was willing to give up his promising future and go to the ends of the earth to enjoy a life of leisure for his daughter.

Meanwhile, the Gu family compound began packing its bags in a "high-profile" manner, as if the whole family would be moving in a few days.

Everything was proceeding smoothly according to Su Yue's script.

However, on the third day of the plan, an unexpected incident disrupted everyone's rhythm.

That afternoon, Su Yue was sunbathing in the yard while Gu Beichen peeled an apple for her.

The butler, Old Zhang, suddenly rushed in looking flustered.

"Young Madam! Something terrible has happened! Miss Chu... Chu Jingya has arrived!"

Before Su Yue could speak, Gu Beichen paused in his apple-peeling motion, and his aura instantly turned cold.

Chu Jingya? What's she doing here?

Before they could react, Chu Jingya, dressed in a simple cloth dress and with two braids, rushed in from outside the door, crying.

Her face was streaked with tears, and her expression was one of utter panic and helplessness.

"cousin!"

Upon seeing Su Yue, Chu Jingya burst into tears and rushed over to her.

Gu Beichen instinctively stepped in front of Su Yue, separating her from her.

"Speak your mind, don't resort to physical violence."

Chu Jingya trembled at his icy aura, stopped in her tracks, and cried out incoherently, "Cousin... I beg you, please save my mother!"

Chen Yaru?

Su Yue's heart skipped a beat, and a bad premonition welled up inside her.

"Don't rush, tell me slowly, what happened to your mother?"

Chu Jingya wiped away her tears, her voice trembling with sobs, and said haltingly, "My parents... their application to transfer to Hainan Island has been approved..."

"I...I was actually quite happy, thinking that our whole family could be closer to you in the future..."

"But...but after I told my mother this news..."

As Chu Jingya spoke, her body trembled violently as if she had recalled a terrifying scene.

"She...she fainted after hearing that she was going to such a faraway island!"

"What happened? What's wrong with Auntie?"

Su Yue's voice was calm, carrying a calming power.

Where is the person now?

Su Yue immediately stood up and put her hand on Gu Beichen's arm.

"At the military general hospital! The doctors...the doctors couldn't find anything wrong, they just said it was caused by extreme anxiety and emotional fluctuations!"

Chu Jingya cried out.

"But I don't believe it! I know my mom's health; she's definitely not that fragile! Cousin, please go see her, I'm begging you!"

She was completely lost, and the only lifeline she could think of was Su Yue.

"Don't rush, we'll go there now." Su Yue said without hesitation.

The relaxed atmosphere that had been created in the Gu family compound to "lure the snake out of its hole" was instantly shattered by this sudden turn of events.

Huo Shouzhen and Gu Zhengfeng also came out of the study, their faces showing concern.

"Yueyue, you're pregnant, don't travel around." Huo Shouzhen subconsciously objected.

"Dad, I know what I'm doing." Su Yue turned around and gave him a reassuring look. "Auntie isn't an outsider, I have to go."

Without saying a word, Gu Beichen simply took a coat and draped it over Su Yue's shoulders, demonstrating his stance through his actions.

He will stay by her side, never leaving her side.

The group arrived at the General Hospital of the Military Region as quickly as possible.

The atmosphere in the ward was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

Chu Zhennan, this tough man, was now sitting dejectedly by the hospital bed, his hands holding his head, his broad shoulders trembling slightly.

His military uniform was still covered in dust, and he looked as if all his energy had been drained away, filled with deep self-blame and despair.

On the hospital bed, Chen Yaru's eyes were closed, her delicate face was deathly pale, her lips were chapped, and her breathing was weak.

Upon seeing Su Yue enter, Chu Zhennan abruptly raised his head, his bloodshot eyes filled with utter helplessness and hope.

"Yueyue..." he began, his throat terribly dry.

Su Yue nodded to him, signaling him to relax, and then walked straight to the bedside.

"What did the doctor say?" she asked, while carefully observing Chen Yaru's complexion.

"After a thorough check-up, there were no problems with his heart, lungs, or brain."

Chu Zhennan's voice was full of pain, "Just say that the emotional stress was too great, coupled with overwork, and that his body is weak, and that he should... should rest well."

But he knew that things were not that simple.

The fear and despair his wife felt upon hearing that they were going to Hainan Island were genuine.

She was afraid, afraid of being a burden to herself and her daughter.

Su Yue didn't ask any more questions. She pulled up a chair, sat down, and gently placed three slender fingers on Chen Yaru's wrist.

For a moment, the entire ward was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone held their breath, watching Su Yue with bated breath.

Gu Beichen stood behind Su Yue like a silent mountain, his gaze fixed on her, ready to deal with any unexpected situation at any time.

Time passed by, second by second.

With her eyes closed, Su Yue felt the pulse throbbing beneath her fingertips, conveying all the secrets within Chen Yaru's body to her.

At first, she frowned slightly.

But gradually, the solemnity on her face dissipated, replaced by a strange expression that was a mixture of surprise, astonishment, and finally, intense joy.

She opened her eyes and withdrew her hand.

"Cousin, my mom..." Chu Jingya could no longer hold back and spoke nervously.

Su Yue didn't answer immediately, but turned to look at Chu Zhennan, who looked desperate, and suddenly laughed.

That smile, like a spring breeze breaking the ice, instantly eased the oppressive atmosphere in the entire ward.

"Uncle, Jingya, I must congratulate you first."

Congratulations?

Chu Zhennan and Chu Jingya were both stunned.

The person is lying unconscious in bed, so what's the joy in that?

"Cousin, don't scare me..." Chu Jingya's tears were about to fall again.

Su Yue ignored her and looked at Chu Zhennan, announcing clearly, word by word, "Auntie is not sick."