Chapter 240 To Keep the Child or Not?
Lu You was panicking inside, but she tried her best to remain calm on the surface.
She tried to turn the tables on him, widening her eyes and feigning innocence and confusion: "I told you not to have any wild suspicions, it's all so strange."
"Still pretending?" Lu Rang raised an eyebrow, his tone certain. "Is A-Wu pregnant?"
Lu You thought to herself, "Damn it!" and almost lost her composure, but she still stubbornly resisted verbally, her voice unconsciously rising.
"Pregnant? Who said that? That's not true! Who told you that nonsense! Ah Wu just had a foot injury and didn't eat properly, so she has some stomach upset! Yes, gastroenteritis!"
The more she talked, the more convinced she became of her story, and she even nodded vigorously to reinforce its persuasiveness.
Lu Rang almost laughed in exasperation at her stubbornness.
He slowly took out his phone, opened his chat history with Director Li of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, waved it in front of Lu You, and spoke with a hint of mockery.
"Oh? Is that so? Perhaps Director Li's eyesight is failing and he misread the test results? Should I call and ask again now?"
The evidence is conclusive!
Lu You deflated instantly, like a punctured balloon.
She slumped her shoulders, glared at Lu Rang resentfully, and muttered under her breath, "Why are you like this? You didn't leave any suspense at all..."
So, it's true.
Lu Rang's expression softened, but his brows furrowed slightly again. "Why is she unhappy? The doctor said she's not in a good mood. Does she not want the baby?"
When he asked that last question, his voice unconsciously became a little tense.
"Oh no, no!"
Lu You quickly waved her hand, afraid that he would misunderstand, "How could A-Wu not want it! She was just shocked! It was too sudden, she wasn't prepared at all, and no one would know what to do in her situation."
She sighed and lowered her voice: "You know about her family situation. As for you, although our family isn't short of money, you also have a lot of childhood trauma. She's worried! She's worried that we, both of us with less-than-ideal family backgrounds, won't be able to handle the hellish challenge of raising a child! She's afraid we won't raise them well, afraid we won't be able to give them happiness, afraid we'll repeat our mistakes!"
Lu You spoke quickly and urgently, using some gaming terminology, but her meaning was clear.
Lu Rang listened in silence.
He leaned against the cold wall, head down, lost in thought.
The corridor lights cast a soft shadow on his face.
So that's how it is.
It wasn't resistance, it was fear.
Fear of the unknown, doubt of one's own abilities, and apprehension about the shadows of the past.
He suddenly chuckled softly, looked up, and his eyes became unusually firm and gentle: "I understand, sister, thank you."
After saying that, he turned and walked towards the ward.
Lu You stared blankly at her younger brother's retreating figure.
"Huh? What do you know? Where are you going? Calm down, don't scare A-Wu!"
Lu Rang didn't turn around, he just waved his hand.
In the ward, Shang Wu was staring blankly at the ceiling, her mind a jumble of thoughts about her child, the physical examination, and the future, when she saw Lu Rang return with a strange expression.
Lu Rang seemed to have made a major decision, yet also carried a strange sense of anticipation.
Before Shang Wu could speak, he strode to the bedside and, with an extremely solemn air, handed her a stack of freshly printed medical reports, still warm from the printer.
Shang Wu: "?"
What kind of operation is this?
She took it blankly and looked down at it.
Physical examination report, mental health assessment scale, brain diagnosis...
Shang Wu's eyes widened instantly as she quickly flipped through the pages.
The above contains two paragraphs:
Mr. Lu Rang is in good health, as strong as an ox, emotionally stable, and has an extremely strong ability to withstand pressure.
He has no antisocial personality tendencies, his brain structure is intact and without any lesions, and his IQ test results are even slightly above average.
Shang Wu was completely baffled, unable to understand the significance of Lu Rang's actions.
She looked up, her eyes asking: What do you mean?
Lu Rang looked at her bewildered expression with utmost seriousness.
He pointed to the report and said, "Awu, look, my comprehensive examination results are in. Whether it's physical or psychological, I fully meet the basic requirements to be a qualified father. So, you can rest assured about any potential issues with my qualifications for raising the next generation."
Lu Rang's words were the same as those in his performance report.
Shang Wu: "?"
He found out.
He actually found out!
And they responded to her concerns in such an unbelievable way.
Shang Wu was surprised, amused, and also inexplicably moved.
She stammered incoherently, "You, when, how..."
"I already knew."
Lu Rang took her hand, interrupting her panic, his eyes gentle, "I'm sorry, I scared you. Don't be afraid, Awu. We'll face everything in the future, the good, the bad, the unknown, together."
If you're ready, we'll have this baby. I'll try my best to be a good father and give you and the baby the best of everything.
If you're not ready, feel it's too sudden, or the pressure is too much, then we can skip it. That's okay; your wishes and health are the most important factors.
His words were frank and inclusive, without any coercion, completely giving her the choice.
Looking into his earnest eyes and listening to his clumsy yet sincere promise, Shang Wu's tense heartstrings suddenly relaxed, and her eyes welled up with tears.
Those inexplicable fears and anxieties seemed to dissipate in the face of his naiveté and determination.
She couldn't help but burst into laughter through her tears, playfully punching him: "Who proves they can be a father like that? How silly..."
But my heart was completely softened.
She wiped her eyes, then suddenly felt a mischievous urge. She deliberately put on a stern face and said, "It's not fair that only you did the checkup! I also need a comprehensive mental and psychological evaluation! To see if I have any hidden mental health issues, and whether I'm suitable to be a mother! What if I'm not smart enough?"
As Shang Wu spoke, she was about to lift the covers and get out of bed.
Lu Rang was taken aback, then realized she was joking and couldn't help but burst into laughter.
He pulled her into his arms, resting his chin on the top of her head, his laughter echoing in his chest.
"No need to check, no need to check. My wife is the smartest and healthiest woman in the world. I was just kidding you. Who told you to know the good news but not tell me, and instead worry about it all by yourself?"
"You tricked me!" Shang Wu laughed and struggled in his arms. "You made me worry for so long for nothing! I thought I'd really lost my mind!"
"It's my fault, it's my fault." Lu Rang admitted with a smile, lowered his head and kissed her hair, and the two burst into laughter.
Lu You stood at the door of the ward and secretly saw this scene through the glass window.
Inside, everyone was happy and embracing sweetly. She finally breathed a long sigh of relief, a relieved smile appearing on her face. But as she smiled, a hint of loneliness and envy inevitably crept in.
That's great.
Some people share the burden, some people make silly mistakes together, and some people face the future together.
She quietly turned around, not wanting to disturb them, and silently walked towards the elevator, preparing to go downstairs to buy some good food to celebrate for her soon-to-be parents.
As the elevator descended and she reached the hospital lobby, her phone rang.
She took it out and saw that the caller ID showed Cheng Zhou.
Lu You's good mood was instantly halved.
She took a deep breath, answered the phone, and spoke in a businesslike tone, even with a hint of impatience: "Hello? What's up? If not, I'm hanging up, I'm busy."
Cheng Zhou was silent for a few seconds on the other end of the phone. His voice sounded low and even had a kind of resigned calm: "Lu You, I'll just say one thing. After I say it, I promise I'll never call you again."
Lu You's heart sank inexplicably, as if something had gently tugged at it.
She gripped her phone tightly, trying to keep her voice calm and even: "What do you want to say?"
Cheng Zhou took a deep breath on the other end of the line, and then said in an extremely fast and clear voice, "What I just said was a lie."
Lu You: "?"
Before she could react, Cheng Zhou had already quickly followed up with the next sentence, his tone even carrying a hint of shameless righteousness.
"So, my promise not to call you again is invalid. Bye."
After saying that, he didn't give Lu You any time to react or curse, and the phone was hung up immediately!
Lu You held the phone, listening to the busy tone, and stood there stunned for a full three seconds.
Three seconds later, she finally finished processing Cheng Zhou's insane phone call.
He's playing her!
He actually used such a childish way to play her!
"Cheng Zhou! You're a lunatic! A childish brat! A bastard!"
Lu You was so angry that she cursed under her breath into her phone, completely at a loss for words.
What kind of people are these?!
She was so angry she almost smashed her phone, but when she looked up, she froze.
The man I had dinner with yesterday, Fu Mingyuan, was standing not far away, carrying a fruit basket. He seemed to have also come to visit me in the hospital.
He was watching her with a leisurely air, a playful expression on his face that was neither a smile nor a frown.
Clearly, everyone saw her yelling and cursing into her phone!
Lu You: "!!!"
This is absolutely infuriating! A truly infuriating scene!
Her face flushed bright red instantly, and she wished she could disappear into the ground immediately.
She frantically hid her phone behind her back, as if that would erase the image of herself yelling "crazy bastard" into the phone.
Lu You didn't like this person, but he seemed like a nice guy, and she didn't want to leave a bad impression on him.
She tried hard to force a proper and elegant smile, but it only made her look more stiff.
"Mr. Fu, what a coincidence! Please don't misunderstand, I wasn't arguing with anyone just now, it was..."
Lu You stammered, trying to salvage her image as someone on the verge of bankruptcy.
"I received a harassing phone call! Yes, a really annoying salesperson! I'm not usually that rude..."
Lu You's voice trailed off as she spoke, and she almost began to believe her own clumsy excuse.
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