Chapter 248 Afraid of Disappointment
"Mingyuan...are you too nervous? Besides, I'm a doctor myself, and I know gynecological knowledge better than anyone else. If you really have doubts, I can just do a urine test or draw blood to get the results. Why wait for someone to come to me?"
"Or I can go directly to Teacher Deng and not bother him making a special trip."
She reached for her bag but was stopped by a sharp look from her mother.
Guo Huaqin glared at her, her tone full of undisguised reproach.
"Even a doctor can't treat himself! This is common sense! Besides, if you really are pregnant, it would be a big deal for our family. You stay home now and don't go anywhere. Listen to my instructions!"
After saying that, she didn't give anyone a chance to interrupt and quickly walked to the phone in the living room.
Ruan Chuxia was very confused.
She was convinced she couldn't be pregnant.
But on second thought, things have indeed been a little abnormal recently.
Also, her slender waist, which used to not gain weight no matter how much she ate, has become noticeably thicker in the past few weeks.
These changes had actually been evident for a long time, but she had been deliberately ignoring them.
But now that her mother reminded her of this, it pointed to a possibility that she dared not face.
Could it be...
Are you really pregnant?
But she is obviously not fertile.
If it is true, then why couldn’t I get pregnant in my previous life?
The repeated dashed hopes made her almost give up on having children.
She was sure that Lin Hongshen was fine.
Otherwise, those women in the past would not have given birth one after another.
But if she really has a child this time, it means that there is nothing wrong with her body.
This is so weird and totally illogical.
She recalled the intimacy she had with Xiao Zhiyu during the holidays a few days ago.
They didn't even bother to go to the bedroom, they just stayed in the living room.
She herself couldn't remember how many times she did it.
If I really get pregnant, will it hurt the baby?
Her heart sank.
She remembered that she had a dull pain in her lower abdomen two days ago and thought it was just her upcoming period.
But looking back now, it seems like it has been delayed for several days.
I have also been feeling sleepy lately and feel nauseous when I smell cooking fumes.
Are these signs really just coincidences?
Her hand unconsciously stroked her abdomen, and a trace of panic and confusion appeared in her eyes.
But if it is true, will the child be affected by the previous strenuous exercise?
For the first time, she felt helpless.
She sat on the sofa, her whole body seemed to be trapped in an invisible vortex.
She didn't even notice Xiao Zhenwu walked into the living room.
He had just rushed back from the company, his face full of fatigue and seriousness.
He glanced around the room.
Guo Huaqin stood beside the coffee table, looking anxious.
Xiao Zhiyu stood beside Ruan Chuxia with a serious expression.
Ruan Chuxia herself had a wandering look in her eyes and was obviously uneasy.
He quickly determined that the atmosphere was not right.
"What happened?"
When Guo Huaqin called just now, her tone was extremely anxious, and she kept urging him to "come back quickly."
His heart suddenly skipped a beat, thinking something big had happened at home.
He didn't dare to delay and drove back hurriedly.
As soon as Guo Huaqin saw him come in, she immediately went to greet him.
There was a mixture of surprise and panic in her voice.
"Zhendong, you're finally back! Xiao Ruan...she might be pregnant!"
Who could understand the heartache she felt when she heard that Xiao Zhiyu might have died?
During that time, she had trouble sleeping every night.
She didn't dare show it in front of her son, so she patted Xiao Zhiyu's shoulder and said, "It's okay, son, let's take it slow."
But how many times has she secretly wiped away her tears?
Now that Ruan Chuxia might be pregnant, it means that the Xiao family might have the next generation.
How could she not be excited that the family could continue its lineage?
How can I not be moved to tears?
"Pregnant?"
Xiao Zhenwu's eyes instantly became sharp and deep.
He suddenly looked at Ruan Chuxia, then quickly glanced at Xiao Zhiyu, his eyes looking back and forth between the two of them.
"Are you sure?"
Ruan Chuxia sat on the sofa, her expression so complicated that it was almost indescribable.
She felt a little shy, uneasy, and had a hint of secret anticipation.
She was obviously also very nervous.
She even forgot to take her own pulse first to confirm it.
At this moment, she was so confused that she threw even this most basic common sense out of the window.
Xiao Zhiyu stood beside her, his brows full of worry.
His right hand rested lightly on the back of Ruan Chuxia's chair, as if silently supporting her.
He was afraid that this was a lie.
I'm afraid it's just a false joy.
I’m afraid my mother will be disappointed again.
I was afraid that the indifference in my father's eyes would deepen again.
But he also hoped it was true.
I hope that this family can welcome a new life and that they can have a future that truly belongs to them.
"Dad, Mom, don't worry, it's still hard to say."
Xiao Zhiyu's throat was a little dry, and he tried to make his voice sound calmer.
"I've asked Mom to call and ask Uncle Deng to come over and check Xiao Xia's pulse. Uncle Deng is an old Chinese doctor with a lot of experience. It was he who took Grandma's pulse back then, and his diagnosis is always very accurate. It won't be too late to make a conclusion after he comes and takes her pulse."
Xiao Zhenwu nodded slowly and walked steadily to Ruan Chuxia.
"Xiao Ruan, how are you feeling now? Are you feeling unwell anywhere? Are you dizzy, nauseous, or particularly tired?"
Ruan Chuxia forced a smile, her voice slightly hoarse.
"Dad, I'm fine. It's really nothing serious. I might have been too busy with work recently and too tired, so my period is delayed. I'm a doctor myself, so I have a basic understanding of physical conditions. I know what's going on and won't do anything rash."
"But even if you are a doctor, you can't cure yourself."
Xiao Zhenwu's voice carried an unquestionable majesty.
"Your mother is right. There are some things that you can't judge based on your own experience. Mr. Zhou will be here soon, let him come and see you in person. Pregnancy is something you can't take lightly. If something goes wrong, it will be too late to regret it."
Ruan Chuxia's heart trembled slightly, but she finally nodded.
"I understand, Dad...I will follow your instructions."
Not long after, hurried footsteps were heard outside the door.
Deng Chengxin hurried to the door of the Xiao family.
He didn't bother to brush the raindrops off his shoulders, his voice full of concern.
"What happened to Xiao Ruan? Is he okay? How does he look? Is he having a fever or vomiting?"
Ruan Chuxia started studying under him right after graduating from medical school and was treated like his own daughter by him.
He didn't want her to make any mistakes from the bottom of his heart.
"It's no big deal, Uncle Deng, don't worry too much."
Xiao Zhiyu stepped forward and whispered soothingly.
"She just hasn't had her period recently, and she suspects she might be pregnant. So I had to trouble you to make this trip in person. After all, you're the one I trust the most."
Deng Chengxin breathed a sigh of relief first, and his eyes swept back and forth between Ruan Chuxia and Xiao Zhiyu.
He seemed to understand something and suddenly laughed.
"What are you talking about? Xiao Ruan is my disciple. If she is really pregnant, who will come if I, as their master, don't come to see her? Isn't this my job?"
A look of gratitude appeared on Xiao Zhiyu's face.
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