Luo Ning found out the sex of the children when they were three months old. They were two healthy boys, with no animalistic features, and were completely human-shaped.
Upon hearing the result, Luo Ning breathed a sigh of relief, but also lamented that it would be even better if she had a son and a daughter, which was her childhood fantasy about marriage and children.
However, compared to Wenxi's morning sickness, she was much better off. She could eat and sleep well, and was no different from usual. If it weren't for her growing belly and weakened senses and strength, she wouldn't have felt like she was a mother.
"I hope they will grow up to be as talented and responsible as you," Luo Ning said to Lu Xinghe with anticipation.
Lu Xinghe lowered his head and smiled faintly: "So, in your heart, I'm this outstanding."
Luo Ning smiled, her eyes crinkling like crescent moons: "Of course, you're someone I trained, how could you not be outstanding?"
Looking at her so beautiful, Lu Xinghe couldn't help but hug her: "Luo Ning, no matter what happens in the future, never forget me."
The closer the time came, the more worried he became, but he couldn't show it in front of her.
Luo Ning paused for a moment and hugged him back, saying softly, "What are you thinking? We're still so young, not seventy or eighty years old, how could we forget?"
Lu Xinghe still held her, his face buried in the crook of her neck. He wanted to be with her without caring about anything else, but he couldn't. He needed to wield power to build a strong wall for her and their child.
"Did something happen?" Luo Ning asked.
Lu Xinghe shook his head: "It's nothing. Maybe it's because I've never had this kind of happiness before, so I'm a little bothered by it."
Luo Ning thought it was because he was under too much pressure. The first batch of vegetables on the island had already matured, and poultry such as chickens and ducks could be eaten after a while. The infrastructure on Crescent Island was also becoming more and more complete, which could meet the needs of daily life. The Northern Base was also preparing to relocate another 5,000 people to Crescent Island. Most of these people were soldiers and workers who would develop other islands.
"Life will get better and better in the future, and we will get better and better too," Luo Ning said firmly.
Lu Xinghe didn't speak, but kissed her lips along her neck, the kiss growing deeper and deeper.
Luo Ning was also immersed in his kiss, but she still pushed him away: "No, the baby is only three months old, we can't do this."
Lu Xinghe pressed his head against her forehead. He wasn't that desperate yet; he just wanted to kiss her and be close to her.
He hoped that the possibility An Yuan mentioned would never come to pass.
After Lu Xinghe was called away on official business, Wen Xi came to Luo Ning's side. She was seven months pregnant and her belly was very obvious. In the past, when she was four or five months pregnant, the baby was quite active, but in the last half month, the baby had been very quiet. The genetics department said that she might have a premature birth.
"Just call me if you need anything, why did you get out of bed?" Luo Ning quickly helped her sit down.
Wen Xi hesitated for a moment before asking, "Do you have any news about Du Lu?"
She hadn't seen him since their meeting two months ago. She had gone to the cave, but he was gone.
Luo Ning replied, "I know a little bit. Although his whereabouts are unpredictable, he goes to the gene department to get blood every few days. Do you want to see him?"
Wen Xi nodded gently: "The people in the genetics department said that this child is likely to be born prematurely. I don't know what will happen then. I think that this is also his child. If anything happens to me, I hope he can protect the child and help him grow up."
“You’ll be alright.” Luo Ning immediately grasped her hand: “You still have the opposite sex, so even if something happens during childbirth, you can recover.”
“But this child can suppress the virus gene, and women are at their weakest during childbirth. Luo Ning, could you come with me to see him?” Wen Xi’s expression was calm, clearly indicating that she had given it much thought.
She didn't know what the future held, but she had to prepare for the worst. If something really happened to her, the child would need someone to rely on. Although Luo Ning would definitely help, what if Luo Ning also found herself in trouble?
Luo Ning agreed after hearing what she said: "Okay, let's go to the genetics department tonight and see if he comes. But don't think the worst. Think more positively, and good luck will come."
Wen Xi shook his head: "Luo Ning, you are always so optimistic, but don't forget that we are the first to try something new. We are a different species. If the experiment succeeds, that's fine, but what if it fails? Even if you have Major General Lu, he belongs to humanity, not just you."
When Luo Ning heard her say this, she realized that Luo Ning was extremely insecure and had a fear of childbirth. She also realized that she had been too busy with her pregnancy to take care of Luo Ning, so she thought of the child's biological father.
“I know what you’re saying, and I’ve never pinned my life on them, but things are going well for now. We need to have some confidence and not give up before things even happen,” she said reassuringly.
Wen Xiping paused for a moment and said, "I know the reasoning, but I'm still a little scared."
Luo Ning poured her a glass of warm water: "Don't be afraid, I'm still here. If the experiment really fails and the base goes back on its word, we'll leave here."
"How do we leave? We have neither a boat nor a plane."
"There will always be a way. Even if others don't say it, Lu Xinghe and Xiao Ru will definitely help us."
"You really trust them that much?"
"Yes, I believe you," Luo Ning said firmly.
late at night.
Luo Ning and Wen Xi quietly left the villa and went to the Gene Department. Du Lu would come to collect blood every few days, but the Gene Department did not know this because Lu Xinghe would use the blood they saved to make up for it.
Although the Gene Department now has a monitoring system, it often fails to operate due to power issues, as is the case now, which is why Du Lu is able to frequently succeed.
The two waited quietly in the darkness. Their senses were not as strong as before, and they could not sense his presence in advance.
They waited until 3 a.m., but Du Lu still didn't show up.
"Let's go back, he might not come until tomorrow," Luo Ning said softly.
Wen Xi nodded and returned to the villa, supporting her pregnant belly.
Luo Ning returned to her room and fell asleep quickly. Although the baby was only three months old, the two children had left her with less physical strength and energy than before.
Wen Xi also drifted off to sleep. After some time, she felt someone beside her. When she opened her eyes, she saw a figure standing by her bed.
It is Du Lu.
He wanted to leave as soon as he saw she was awake, but she held his hand tightly.
This was the first time she had taken the initiative to keep him without being influenced by drugs or trying to please him.
He went to the genetics department today and knew that she and Luo Ning were there, but he didn't dare to get close until they left alone, at which point he followed them.
"Don't go," Wen Xi whispered.
He stiffened for a moment, then slowly turned around to look at her.
He often watched her, from places she didn't know.
“I came to see you today, wanting to talk about the child,” Wen Xi continued.
"Child... what's wrong?" Du Lu asked in a cold voice.
Wen Xi let go of her hand and slowly stroked her belly: "The baby is likely to be born prematurely. I don't know what will happen to me then. If something happens to me, I hope you can protect her. She is very well-behaved and obedient, and won't cause you much trouble."
Du Lu's eyes flickered, revealing emotions he himself couldn't quite grasp: "Okay, I promise you."
Although Wenxi received his promise, she still felt a pang of sorrow: "It's not that I need you to promise me, she... she is also your child, and your responsibility. Why are you making me bear all this alone?"
This was the source of her sadness over the past few days, especially when she saw Lu Xinghe's meticulous care for Luo Ning, which made her feel even more sorrowful.
After she finished speaking, tears involuntarily streamed down her cheeks, but she dared not cry out loud, and could only bury her face in her hands and sob softly.
Du Lu looked at her slightly trembling shoulders and couldn't help but reach out to touch them.
"I hate you," Wen Xi suddenly said. "I hate you the most. Why did I have to meet you? Why did I have to get pregnant with your child?"
Du Lu slowly withdrew his hand, his eyes lowered, his body trembled slightly, then he turned around and left the room, disappearing into the night.
Wenxi looked up at his departing figure, her heart aching even more, and she cried even harder.
Luo Ning woke up after hearing faint crying. When she heard Wen Xi crying, she rushed over without even putting on her shoes, thinking that Wen Xi was not feeling well.
"Wenxi, are you feeling unwell?" she asked anxiously.
When Wenxi saw her, she could no longer hold back her tears and burst into tears.
Luo Ning hurriedly contacted the genetics department, and Qi Xiaowei and the others rushed over to conduct a check-up. They were relieved to see that Wen Xi was alright.
"Is she really alright?" Luo Ning asked, somewhat disbelieving.
“It’s alright, but she’s very sensitive. Although this is common for pregnant women, if this continues, the baby might be born prematurely. Tomorrow, my colleagues and I will be staying here, on standby,” Qi Xiaowei replied.
"Okay, that's for the best." After saying that, Luo Ning went inside to check on Wen Xi.
Wenxi was not only her best friend, but also her pavers of encouragement on her life's journey. Although it seemed like she was the one protecting Wenxi, Wenxi was always the one leading the way in matters of experimentation and pregnancy. Wenxi used her frail body to explore one difficulty and problem after another, which made it less helpless and afraid for her, the newcomer.
“He came.” Wen Xi slowly calmed down.
Luo Ning sniffed the scent and indeed detected a faint trace of Du Lu's fragrance: "Did he bully you?"
Wen Xi shook his head: "He agreed to take care of the child, but he doesn't feel that it's something he should do."
Luo Ning sighed softly: "He doesn't have emotions yet, so he can't express them, but I think he knows his responsibilities deep down."
Wenxi knew this, but she was still sad and couldn't control herself.
After Wen Xi fell asleep, Luo Ning looked at the dark night, then closed her eyes and tried to sense everything around her. Finally, she was able to sense Du Lu's presence.
He didn't go far, watching from the shadows of the bushes.
She pushed open the door and walked over. When Du Lu saw her coming, he knew that she had discovered his presence.
Luo Ning walked into the bushes: "Go and check on her more often these days. I'll pretend I don't know anything and I'll cover for you."
“She doesn’t like me getting close,” Du Lu replied.
“Even if she doesn’t like you, you should still visit her more often. She’s very worried about the child right now. You’re the child’s father, and your presence will make her feel that you care about the child.” Luo Ning said while observing him.
Just as she expected, although there was no reaction on his face, there was emotion in his eyes, like a bird trapped in a cage, unable to fly out.
Lu Xinghe said this was a side effect of being forcibly awakened, and he might slowly break through the confinement, or he might remain like this for the rest of his life.
She didn't know whether Du Lu truly loved Wen Xi or was simply seeking revenge against her from the beginning.
Du Lu nodded: "Okay."
Luo Ning turned to leave, but Du Lu called her back: "There's something I think you should know too."
"What's up?" She was a little surprised that he took the initiative to talk to her.
"You have been awakened for ten years. You will lose consciousness again and become an alien." Du Lu did not have normal human emotions, so his way of expressing himself was very direct.
Luo Ning was taken aback: "What do you mean by that?"
Du Lu replied, "I overheard Han Ling and Lu Xinghe talking. There have been similar cases before; Lu Xinghe's mother was a victim of a similar incident."
"You mean Lu Xinghe knew too?" Luo Ning asked in disbelief.
"Yes, he always knew, so your time is running out."
Luo Ning felt a chill run through her body. She didn't want to believe Du Lu's words because the novel never mentioned that mutants could lose consciousness again. But Du Lu had no emotions; he wouldn't lie on purpose.
"No, this must be just a coincidence, and I'm different." She reassured herself softly. She was a transmigrator, she came from the world of the Creator, how could she possibly lose consciousness again?
Du Lu listened to her murmur, "I hope you are different."
This was also what he truly felt.
Luo Ning returned to the villa and sat on the bed, looking lost and dejected. She remembered what Lu Xinghe had told her earlier that day: no matter what happened, she should never forget him.
So he really knew, which is why he said those things.
She looked at herself in the mirror and saw that she looked the same as she did back then, but her eyes had changed, now filled with longing and something she couldn't let go of.
She carefully calculated the time. She had transmigrated in winter, and it was now May. If what Du Lu said was true, then she had about seven months left.
By then, the child will have been born, and she may have already regained her human form, thus avoiding becoming a mindless alien that eats people.
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