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 a 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 child 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, and he completely gave 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..."
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