He was silent for a moment, and when he spoke again, his voice carried a rare hint of weariness.
"I understand, don't worry. I just wanted to go and see the child, that's all."
Hearing his assurance, Shang Wu's heart softened slightly.
She finally nodded, even though the other person couldn't see her.
"Okay, let me know when you come."
After ending the call, Shang Wu was unable to calm down for a long time.
The next morning, while having breakfast, she told Lu Rang about it.
Lu Rang said in an unhappy tone, "Who told you to tell him on your own? And even agreed to let him come? Shang Wu, have you forgotten how he treated us back then?"
Shang Wu had anticipated his reaction, so she immediately put down her chopsticks, hugged his arm, and began to sweetly whine.
"Don't be angry. I know you don't want to talk to him, but look, I'm pregnant. This is great news! It's only right to tell him. Besides, he promised he'd just come to visit and wouldn't cause any trouble!"
Lu Rang's face remained tense and unmoved: "Can his guarantee be trusted?"
"Just trust me this once," Shang Wu rubbed her face against his arm, her voice soft and sweet. "Maybe he really just wants to see his grandson? Let's give him a chance, okay?"
As she spoke, she secretly observed Lu Rang's expression.
Seeing that his expression had softened slightly, Shang Wu immediately seized the opportunity, leaned over and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek, then blinked at him.
"Don't be angry anymore, okay? Getting angry is bad for the baby."
Lu Rang was both annoyed and amused by her acting spoiled and coquettish. All his displeasure was dispelled by her kisses and hugs.
He sighed helplessly and reached out to pinch her nose: "You're the one who's pregnant, so my anger won't affect the baby."
This means you agree by default.
Shang Wu smiled broadly and kissed him again.
"I knew A-Jian was the most reasonable one!"
They managed to appease Lu Rang.
After seeing him off to work, Shang Wu returned to her study in a good mood, preparing to work on some design drafts.
She had just laid out her paper and pens when Lu You, sporting dark circles under her eyes, sneaked in furtively.
“A-Wu”.
Lu You's voice was hoarse from a hangover and clearly guilty, "I drank too much yesterday, no, I didn't say anything nonsense, did I?"
When Shang Wu saw her like this, his eyes lit up and he had the idea of teasing her.
She deliberately put down her pen, making a hesitant and troubled expression.
Shang Wu sighed heavily: "Alas, you've gone far beyond talking nonsense."
Lu You's face turned pale instantly, and she grabbed her arm nervously: "What did I say? Did I say something embarrassing?"
Shang Wu suppressed a laugh, continued acting, and nodded with a serious expression.
"That's right, you were crying your eyes out on the phone, repeatedly saying one person's name."
Lu You's heart nearly stopped, her voice trembling: "Nian... Nian who?"
"Who else could it be?"
Shang Wu blinked, giving him a knowing look.
"Cheng Zhou! You said you missed him so much, and that he was a bastard who didn't want you anymore."
"Ahhh! Stop talking!"
Lu You was instantly speechless, her cheeks flushed red, and she covered her ears, wishing she could disappear on the spot.
"How could I say such a thing! Impossible, absolutely impossible! I must have been cursing him! Yes, I was cursing him!"
She was so anxious that she became incoherent, desperately trying to explain: "Awu, listen to me, I was drunk and talking nonsense, how could I possibly miss him! I'm getting along very well with Fu Mingyuan now."
"Really, I've already let him go. Please don't take it seriously, and don't tell A-Rang, it's too embarrassing!"
Seeing her face flushed with anxiety, Shang Wu finally couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Lu You was stunned for a moment before realizing that she had been tricked. She was both ashamed and angry, and pounced on Shang Wu to tickle her.
"You little rascal, Shang Wu! You dared to play me for a fool! You scared me to death!"
"Sister You, I was wrong, please have mercy..."
Shang Wu smiled and dodged.
After the laughter subsided, she remembered her business and said to Lu You, "Yes, there's something I need to tell you. I called Mr. Lu yesterday and told him I'm pregnant."
"What?"
Lu You's smile vanished instantly, replaced by a hint of nervousness.
"You told him? What did he say?"
Lu You has always avoided Lu Zheng whenever possible, especially since she refused to follow the conventional arranged marriage, making her a prime target for Lu Zheng to bring home.
He said he wanted to come and see us.
Shang Wu observed Lu You's expression.
Upon hearing this, Lu You immediately reacted like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.
"He's here to see us? Oh no, he's definitely here to arrest me. No, no, I think I'd better find an excuse to go out and hide."
As she spoke, she tried to get up and slip away.
"Sister You, what are you afraid of?"
Shang Wu quickly pulled her back to the chair and pointed to her still-not-so-obvious lower abdomen.
"Look, now you have the imperial sword!"
Lu You was taken aback: "What imperial sword?"
"This is it."
Shang Wu smiled and patted her belly, "As long as he cares about this grandson, no matter how high you go or how low you fall, as long as it doesn't affect the child, he'll probably be too lazy to care about you. He might even be nicer to you."
Lu You blinked, slowly realizing what was happening.
Thinking about it that way, she immediately breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed completely: "That makes sense! So, I'm safe for now?"
“Safety is an understatement,” Shang Wu winked at her, “You can practically walk sideways!”
Lu You laughed out loud at what she said, and was in a great mood.
However, after laughing for a few moments, she seemed to suddenly remember something, and her expression became somewhat subtle and unnatural, her fingers unconsciously picking at the edge of the sofa.
"Um, Awu..."
She coughed lightly, her eyes darting around, "There's something I don't know if I should tell you."
Shang Wu smiled and said, "What can't I tell you? Go ahead and tell me."
Lu You's eyes flickered.
“Fu Mingyuan is a few years older than me, and his family seems to be in a hurry for him to settle down.”
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