Chapter 58 Tun Tun, come out quickly!

Yuan Qingwan's expression changed, but she quickly regained her composure.

She didn't want to show any weakness in front of these people: "Xiao Pei, you should take better care of yourself. My family is happy and doing well, you don't need to worry about us."

Pei Yumin let out a sneer: "Alright, then it seems I was overthinking it."

"But since Auntie said so, she must have a sure thing that she has a reliable solution."

The implication was that she wouldn't help him if he asked for help again.

Yuan Qingwan gripped her bag strap tightly, snorted coldly, and walked away. If she had known she wouldn't get anything out of this house today, she would never have stepped foot inside!

But as she stepped out the door, she began to panic again. She hadn't completed the task her husband had given her: to place one of the family's grandchildren into the Pei family.

She stood there irritably, stomping her feet several times, then turned around and glared at him fiercely.

Pei Yumin placed the storybooks he was holding on the table, picked up the top one, "The Little Hamster's Winter Food Storage," and gestured for Lu Shangyan to see it: "How about I read this to Tuntun tonight?"

"I glanced at it when I bought the book just now, and the little hamsters in it are so cute. I'm sure Tun Tun will love them."

Lu Shangyan glanced at Yuan Qingyu secretly and quickly said, "Take these upstairs first, and we'll choose them tonight."

Pei Yumin scoffed: "You were so protective of me just now, speaking up for me without any shame. Why are you shy now?"

Lu Shangyan's fingers curled up; it turned out Pei Yumin had heard everything! He forced himself to continue, "I'm not shy."

Pei Yumin shrugged and lay down on Yuan Qingyu's lap in front of him: "Then I'll read it to the baby now."

Lu Shangyan glanced at Yuan Qingyu again. He had just said that he wasn't shy, and if he pushed Pei Yumin away now, he would give himself away. So he could only bite the bullet, put his arms on his sides, and let Pei Yumin rub against his legs.

Yuan Qingyu chuckled a few times, went upstairs to change her clothes and grab her bag: "I'm going to check on the dojo, I'll be right back." She didn't want to stay here any longer as a third wheel.

After she left, Pei Yumin became even more unscrupulous. Taking advantage of Lu Shangyan's inattention, he turned his head and buried his face directly in Lu Shangyan's lower abdomen.

Fortunately, his belly was already protruding, which to some extent blocked Pei Yumin's face; otherwise, Pei Yumin's face would have been buried directly in his belly!

Pei Yumin kept talking with wicked intentions, his hot breath constantly blowing out. In particular, he would chuckle a few times while talking. Lu Shangyan realized that he was doing it on purpose!

So she lost all trust in him and slapped him on the forehead: "That's enough."

Pei Yumin sat up, worried that lying down for too long would make Lu Shangyan's legs go numb. Now, sometimes if Lu Shangyan walks a few more steps during the day, his waist and legs will be particularly sore at night.

He kept talking about it: "Tomorrow I'll go to the hospital and find someone to teach me massage techniques. Your legs are already starting to swell, and they'll definitely feel worse in a while."

He would never comfort Lu Shangyan by saying that pregnancy and childbirth were not scary. He was always very straightforward: if it was uncomfortable, it was uncomfortable; if it was painful, it was painful.

He wanted to subtly let Lu Shangyan know that his pain and discomfort were normal, so that Lu Shangyan wouldn't keep enduring it and then refuse to tell him when he couldn't take it anymore.

However, judging from the current situation, Lu Shangyan's behavior has improved significantly. He now not only dares to make demands, but also dares to express his feelings in front of outsiders.

This is a huge leap forward in our friendship!

Pei Yumin dared not be too obviously happy, after all, he still had to keep up the good work: "I'll go learn some massage techniques and massage you a few more times every day to relieve your pain. Whether it works or not, you have to let me do something for you, otherwise I'll feel bad seeing you working so hard."

Lu Shangyan narrowed his eyes, curled his finger and hooked his chin: "I want to eat at that mala tang place next to the school right now. Can you grant me this small request?"

This is no small request. If it weren't for Tun Tun, Pei Yumin could take him anytime, but now... for health and nutritional balance, there are just too many things to consider regarding food.

Lu Shangyan sighed and began to perform in his usual manner: "Sigh, if it doesn't work, then forget it."

Seeing his dejected look, Pei Yumin immediately stood up: "You can go, but you have to promise that you can only eat a very, very small amount, just to taste it."

"Tuntun will be born soon. You can eat as much as you want then. Anyway, you don't have breast milk and can't breastfeed, so you don't need to watch your diet."

Lu Shangyan clicked his tongue in dissatisfaction: "I was just about to put on a coat and go out for some spicy hot pot when you suddenly mentioned this mother... this, and I instantly lost all interest in going out to eat."

Pei Yumin glanced at him.

That would be perfect!

But he dared not actually say it, and was still putting on a great performance: "Really not going? If I don't go now, I really won't be able to go when Mom comes back."

Lu Shangyan remained silent for a moment before standing up.

After getting into the car, he was inexplicably in a good mood. He stole glances at Pei Yumin many times along the way, making Pei Yumin overjoyed and wishing he could stop the car on the spot and give him a big kiss!

But he wasn't sure if doing so would upset Lu Shangyan, so he could only bear it.

As he got out of the car, Lu Shangyan opened the door, suddenly turned around, and quickly said to him, "Pei Yumin, you're really good to me."

After saying that, he immediately got out of the car and went into the store.

Pei Yumin was still savoring the sweet moment from just now. Lu Shangyan's emotions were really unpredictable, and he was becoming quite unlike the Lu Shangyan he knew.

Sometimes he couldn't even tell whether Lu Shangyan was like this because of the hormones depleted during pregnancy, or because she really liked him so much that she dared to confess her feelings to him.

Although this confession was only what he perceived as a confession, it was something Lu Shangyan had never said before.

In the past, when Lu Shangyan ate mala tang, it would cost at least fifty yuan if he wanted to eat his fill. But now it's different. With Pei Yumin watching over him, he spent a long time choosing, and when he finally weighed it, it was nine yuan and seventy-two cents, less than ten yuan.

Pei Yumin saw him standing there, frozen like a statue for a moment, so she took the initiative to step forward and add an extra fried egg for him: "That's enough, eat this first."

After they sat down, he reminded Lu Shangyan, "After we finish eating, I'll take you for a walk outside to clear your head before we go back. You need to digest your food, otherwise you won't be able to eat much at home, and Mom will worry again."

Lu Shangyan nodded, took out a tissue, and wiped the grease off the table in front of him: "Aren't you going to eat?"

Pei Yumin shook his head: "I'll serve you food."

After saying that, he asked Lu Shangyan in a low voice, "When my aunt came to see my mother just now, the things you said didn't sound like something you would normally say. Was it because of me? Or was it because you completely ended things with my family? Is that why you changed like this?"

Lu Shangyan felt there was no point in hiding it, so he said directly, "Because Mom is very good to me, I can't stand by and watch her be bullied."

"Actually, I didn't know how to deal with this situation either. I thought a lot when I was in the entryway, and I kept thinking about how I would handle this if I were in your shoes. I think if it were you, you would say this."

"Because that's how you are. You always talk a lot of nonsense, never respond to what others are saying, and end up making others furious."

Looking into his eyes, Pei Yumin felt a bubble of happiness welling up inside her.

He couldn't help but hug Lu Shangyan tightly: "Shangshang, how can you be so cute? You can even imitate your husband's every move and speak."

Lu Shangyan's expression changed, and he immediately let go, only raising his arm to support his chin, continuing to look at Lu Shangyan with a happy expression.

Lu Shangyan felt uncomfortable under his gaze. When the spicy hot pot was served, he found it difficult to swallow for a moment. Fortunately, he hadn't ordered much, and he finished it quickly.

Pei Yumin followed behind him: "We still have time, how about we go shopping at the mall? There's one nearby."

"Tuntun is about to be born, and you haven't bought her any little clothes and shoes yet. Although Mom has prepared a lot, those are still different from what we bought."

“After all, we are Tun Tun’s fathers, and the clothes we buy for him have a different meaning.”

Lu Shangyan has been busy studying lately and occasionally has to do part-time jobs. In winter, he is incredibly lazy and sometimes just wants to rest at home when he is tired. He hasn't prepared many things that Tuntun will need when she is born. Now that he has eaten something and feels warm, he agreed to Pei Yumin's suggestion.

The mother and baby section is on the fourth floor. Most of the customers are parents or two close friends. It's quite rare to see two grown men shopping in the mother and baby section together.

When the sales assistant came up, I didn't know how to start a conversation for a moment.

Lu Shangyan didn't want anyone to follow him, but Pei Yumin, as if she could read his mind, immediately refused the saleswoman on his behalf: "We can just look around ourselves."

The sales assistant later returned to her post to introduce products to other customers.

Lu Shangyan wandered aimlessly through the store, and finally spotted a pale yellow jumpsuit. He held it in his hand; it was quite small.

Lu Shangyan could only hold the clothes with two fingers, and he didn't dare to use too much force for a moment, for fear that the little clothes would tear if he wasn't careful.

Pei Yumin was much more professional than him. He picked it up to check the quality and material, and even examined every single thread.

Finally, he said, "This is very cute, you can buy it."

Pei Yumin looked up and saw a small bib on the shelf, also light yellow, with a little hamster in the center: "Let's buy this too, it's very cute."

Seeing how skilled he was, Lu Shangyan didn't know what to say for a moment, and just nodded blankly.

Pei Yumin saw the doubt in his eyes, smiled smugly, and explained, "Sometimes when you're in class and I'm not busy with work, I'll come shopping with Mom. She taught me all of this."

Lu Shangyan looked at him and said, "You've worked so hard and sacrificed so much."

"How can this be considered a contribution?" Pei Yumin put his hand on his lower back and massaged him casually. "I'm just a driver who brought you guys to buy things. I took the opportunity to learn a little from the side, and today I have the chance to show off a little."

Lu Shangyan said, "I think you put in a little more effort than I did in preparing for everything after Tuntun was born."

Pei Yumin sighed: "This is what I should do, and he hasn't even been born yet. How do you know that you might not have given as much as I have? Don't just look at the present, look to the future."

Lu Shangyan paid and waited for someone to help him pack the food. When he heard this, the atmosphere from before completely vanished: "Why are you turning into a motivational coach again?"

Pei Yumin said, "I'm telling the truth. We're both married now, and we'll have a lifetime of 'comparing' each other like this, which is filled with too much uncertainty."

As he spoke, his smile deepened: "The thought that we will still be able to support each other when we are old makes me very happy and blessed."

Lu Shangyan pursed his lips, picked up Tun Tun's little clothes and walked downstairs. He originally wanted to shop around some more, but the constant scrutiny made him feel uncomfortable, so he only bought one piece of clothing and left in a hurry.

At worst, we can come more often when there are fewer people. Just as Pei Yumin said, they have a lifetime ahead of them, so there's no rush.

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In January, when Tun Tun was over eight months old, Pei Yumin lived in constant fear, checking on Lu Shangyan's condition the moment he opened his eyes.

Sometimes he would wake up suddenly several times in the middle of the night, just in case something was wrong with Lu Shangyan's health and he wouldn't be able to notice it in time.

Lu Shangyan would tell him every night that he was in good health and had no discomfort, but he still couldn't stop worrying.

Lu Shangyan could no longer be held in his arms to sleep like before. His back would ache terribly if he slept in one position for too long at night. To comfort him, he could only hold his hand every night.

But if he moves, Pei Yumin will wake up; but if he doesn't sign the contract, Pei Yumin can't even fall asleep.

After drinking the milk, Lu Shangyan told him again, "Uncle Wu said that Tun Tun is very healthy now, and I am also very healthy, so you don't need to worry at all."

Pei Yumin hadn't had a good night's sleep in a long time; the dark circles under his eyes and the bloodshot eyes were very severe.

He squatted down in front of Lu Shangyan. Before, he would touch Tun Tun every day and talk to him for a long time, but now, he didn't even dare to touch Tun Tun easily.

"Uncle Wu also said that because you are a man, there will be more unpredictable changes in August, and the baby may be born prematurely, which will also increase the risks to the mother."

"I'm really scared. I know you'll be safe, but I just..."

He still couldn't bring himself to say that he regretted letting Lu Shangyan keep the child. It was Lu Shangyan's choice, and he had respected it completely from beginning to end.

As for his current fear, that's his own fault. He didn't want Lu Shangyan to worry as well. Halfway through his sentence, he couldn't help but stand up and walk out.

Lu Shangyan is under no less pressure than he is now, and he cannot afford to bring any more negative emotions to Lu Shangyan.

His eyes welled up with tears. Lu Shangyan grabbed his wrist and shook it a few times: "I'm really fine."

"Besides, didn't I promise you a long time ago that I would no longer hide my physical condition from you? I will tell you immediately if I feel unwell."

“I think Tun Tun is doing well right now. He doesn’t seem to want to see either of us yet. You can enjoy a little more peace and quiet. Otherwise, once he’s born, you won’t be able to rest anymore.”

Pei Yumin quickly wiped away the tears in his eyes: "I actually hope he comes out now, so that..." He shut his mouth. He shouldn't have said that now! He wanted to slap himself twice. Why did he say such unlucky things at a time like this!

Lu Shangyan leaned over and kissed the corner of his lips: "Alright, stop overthinking. I have my exams next week. After the exams, I'll stay at home and not go anywhere."

Pei Yumin nodded briefly, then quickly denied it: "Let's go stay in the hospital instead."

He was afraid of unforeseen circumstances. Uncle Wu had already told him all the possibilities. He was afraid of premature birth and problems during the surgery. He didn't even want to think about anything happening to Lu Shangyan.

Lu Shangyan said, "Okay, I promise you."

Seeing Pei Yumin's anxiety, Lu Shangyan didn't know whether it was right or wrong for him to choose not to ask for leave at this critical juncture.

He chose to pursue a master's degree through the recommendation system, making every exam result extremely important. Although Pei Yumin had said that with his abilities, he was certain to succeed, he still didn't want any mishaps to occur.

He had planned everything perfectly. Now that the exams were over, Tun Tun would still be nine months pregnant in two weeks, so there was plenty of time. However, after his recent hospital check-up, Lu Shangyan began to have some regrets.

Especially after seeing Pei Yumin's appearance.

He felt a pang of sadness, a particularly unpleasant feeling.

He also began to worry about what to do if an unexpected situation occurred in the examination room.

On the last day of his graduation class, Lu Shangyan wrapped himself up like a ball, which startled Jian Guo when she saw him.

Xia Li has been busy studying lately and hasn't had time to come and hang out with them anymore.

Lu Shangyan then arranged to meet in the evening.

Xia Lixue's hair was all greasy. When you saw the message he sent inviting you to dinner, you thought you were seeing things.

Lu Shangyan had never proactively suggested inviting her to dinner, and he even said he had something important to tell her and Jian Guo. She immediately became nervous, fearing it might be something bad.

Jian Guo couldn't stand it any longer and leaned over to ask him, "Did Pei Yumin make you angry? You're suddenly so serious, is there something wrong with your marriage?"

Lu Shangyan placed his hand, adorned with his wedding ring, on the table: "It's not about that. I'll tell you all when Xia Li arrives."

Jian Guo sat back down, but after a few seconds, she leaned over again: "You didn't say anything in the group chat, is it because you didn't want Zhao Jian to know about this?"

If Zhao Jian finds out, it's the same as letting Tang Suichen know. I wonder what has happened between Zhao Jian and Tang Suichen in the past few months. Now the two of them are as close as brothers.

Lu Shangyan didn't want Tang Suichen to know, and even if he did want him to know, he felt that Pei Yumin should be the one to say it.

He nodded: "I don't want him to know yet."

Jian Guo automatically ignored the word "temporarily," looked up at the ceiling, and realized that he had finally surpassed Zhao Jian today!

He was very impatient, wishing it would be six o'clock right now.

It gets dark very quickly now; it was already dark by six o'clock. Lu Shangyan said he wouldn't be home for dinner tonight, and Pei Yumin was the first to get angry and disagree.

Lu Shangyan tried to comfort him for a while but failed. Besides, he couldn't keep looking at his phone during class, so he could only stop replying to his messages for the time being.

Unexpectedly, Pei Yumin chased him all the way to the school gate. His anxiety was getting worse and worse, and Lu Shangyan couldn't bear to say anything harsh to him, or even deny his actions.

Pei Yumin looked him up and down several times before finally letting out a slight sigh of relief: "I was worried because you suddenly stopped replying to my messages."

Lu Shangyan handed him his schoolbag: "I'm in class."

Pei Yumin responded with a sound of agreement, but did not speak again, afraid that his voice would tremble too much.

After packing up her things and returning her schoolbag to her bedroom, Jian Guo quickly styled her hair. When she came out, she saw Lu Shangyan and Pei Yumin standing side by side. Lu Shangyan's arm was resting on Pei Yumin's arm, a very ordinary posture, but she always felt that Pei Yumin was supporting Lu Shangyan.

Lu Shangyan has been getting very tired after just a few steps lately, and looking at Pei Yumin's near-collapse state... and Lu Shangyan's recent statement about a growth in his abdomen, which was initially thought to be benign, has now dragged on for so long...

When Jian Guo walked over, her mind went completely blank, a complete mess.

Xia Li was completely unaware of everything until halfway through the meal, when Jian Guo finally couldn't hold back anymore and burst into tears: "Lu Shangyan, is your illness really incurable? Isn't President Pei very capable? Why didn't you let him find a professional doctor? Why didn't you let him search all over the country and the world! It's just a small tumor, what's so incurable about it!"

Xia Li dropped her chopsticks on the table before realizing what was happening: "You mean to say that this meal might be a farewell meal!"

Lu Shangyan didn't understand how things had turned out this way. He quickly handed the two tissues and hurriedly explained, "It's not what you think. I'm perfectly healthy now. I didn't call you here because my illness is incurable. I just need your help with something."

Jian Guo sniffed, and it took her a while to stop crying.

Pei Yumin knew what he wanted to say, and asked him seriously, "Lu Shangyan, are you really sure you want to tell them? This secret can't be kept, and it will have a big impact on you."

Lu Shangyan took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind, and said, "Actually, I've been thinking about this for a while now. After Tuntun is born, they will have to know. I can't just never contact them again. Besides, I trust my friends."

Lu Shangyan held Pei Yumin's hand under the table. Although he said that, his fingers were still trembling with nervousness.

Jian Guo was even more confused by their conversation: "What 'Tuntun'? What 'birth'? What 'never contacting each other again'?"

Xia Li's voice rose as well: "Lu Shangyan, what do you mean by that?"

Lu Shangyan slowly pulled open his heavy down jacket, looking down at his protruding belly: "I'm not sick."

He mustered all his courage and looked up at the two people in front of him: "I'm pregnant."

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Author's Note: Pei Yumin: My wife is so brave [crying emoji] I'm such a coward, I dare not say anything, I only dare to say I love you [kiss emoji]