CHAPTER 965: CHAPTER 651: PREGNANT

"We’ve long anticipated this..." Chuxia sighed helplessly, "People always use this self-righteous kindness to impose on others, but when it’s their turn, can they really manage to be mentally detached?"

"How your grandparents treated you back then, honestly, if they were your biological parents, one could only say they were incredibly biased. But the key is that your biological grandparents were indirectly harmed by them, and yet they took their property for granted and abused their children. Such behavior is utterly deserving of divine retribution.

People in the village who have any sense would not think your family ought to help them; those who clamor are just envious of Uncle Baohe and Aunt Yulan’s good fortune and have nowhere to vent their resentment, so when the opportunity arises, they add fuel to the fire, afraid the world won’t be chaotic enough."

Luo Xiaoqiong’s words made sense; jealousy is the devil, and gossip spreads from those with idle time and narrow minds.

But that’s how things are; when one person speaks, many just laugh it off; when two talk, some start to ponder; when many discuss, it becomes true even if it isn’t.

Those who can truly stand by them are often the ones who know them well and are particularly righteous, in other words, it’s also a chance for her parents to see people clearly.

The two murmured in the backseat while Zhou Mikang remained silent. Twenty minutes later, the car stopped in the courtyard of the county hospital.

Chuxia unconsciously began to feel anxious. Although she thought it impossible, what if it were true? It would disrupt her plans significantly, she really didn’t want to become a mother so soon...

Noticing her unease, Luo Xiaoqiong looked at her puzzled: "Chuxia, it’s just a minor issue, why are you so nervous?"

"I’m not nervous..." Chuxia quickly adjusted her emotions and stepped forward.

...

Right after entering, turning right leads to the registration window. Zhou Mikang took out money from his pocket and handed it over: "Doctor, Obstetrics and Gynecology."

Following behind, Luo Xiaoqiong’s eyes gleamed like a spotlight on Chuxia’s face: "Did Commander Zhou say Obstetrics and Gynecology?"

"Yes." Chuxia nodded helplessly. She didn’t expect the Commander to directly register in Obstetrics and Gynecology. In her opinion, they should have registered in Gastroenterology first. After all, she was 80% certain it wasn’t pregnancy. But since the registration was done, she couldn’t possibly argue with him in public.

Hmph, once they get back, she definitely needs to have a good talk with him. Decisions should consider her opinion too. He heard her conversation with Luo Xiaoqiong on the way here, knowing she was embarrassed to bring this up, yet he blatantly slapped it on her face.

To be safe, Zhou Mikang registered an expert appointment.

Men weren’t allowed inside, so Zhou Mikang was left outside while Luo Xiaoqiong accompanied Chuxia. On their way, her gaze kept scanning Chuxia’s belly, which made Chuxia finally unable to hold back and pinched her with annoyance: "Stop looking, I wanted to register in Gastroenterology."

Luo Xiaoqiong pursed her lips, saying nothing.

The expert was a woman in her fifties, surnamed Fang, with a stern-looking face. As she took Chuxia’s medical record, she slightly frowned upon seeing her age.

"Married?" she asked, looking at Chuxia.

"Yes." Chuxia quickly nodded, "My husband is just waiting outside."

"How many days overdue is your period?"

"My cycle is usually 33-35 days, so considering this, it’s not late."

"I’m asking based on a 28-day cycle."

"Then it’s delayed by five days, as of today."

Expert Fang then took Chuxia’s wrist to check her pulse, causing Chuxia to glance curiously at the equipment on the table, wondering if she wasn’t a Western medicine doctor?

After about a minute, Expert Fang released Chuxia and gestured for her to extend the other wrist.

At this moment, Chuxia truly began to feel nervous. With the expert being so cautious, she couldn’t help but overthink.

Upon letting go of Chuxia’s wrist, Expert Fang wrote a slip and handed it to her: "Go for a urine test."

"Okay." Chuxia, not daring to ask more, immediately accepted the slip and a small measuring cup, stood up, and walked out.

The waiting process for the test result was extremely anxious; Chuxia was nervous, Luo Xiaoqiong was curious, and Zhou Mikang was restless. At his age, he naturally hoped to become a father.

But the veteran expert remained tight-lipped, refusing to say anything until confirmation, so when asked, they would just wait for the urine test result.

After half an hour, Zhou Mikang went to collect the results.

Emerging from the lab, his face expressionless, Chuxia’s heart instantly relaxed. If it really was positive, he wouldn’t be so indifferent.

As she grinned, Zhou Mikang glanced at her casually: "What result are you hoping for?"

"No worries, any result is fine." Feeling assured, she spoke with great boldness.

Nodding, Zhou Mikang handed her the slip: "Let’s go ask the expert if any further tests are needed; I know what to watch out for, so no need for you to ask."

Chuxia’s smile froze...

Luo Xiaoqiong’s gaze fixed on her abdomen, seemingly trying to see through and understand the situation inside...

Seeing their expressions, Zhou Mikang’s smile widened. Ha, after all those years in the army, being impassive is second nature to him, isn’t it?

"Was there a mistake in the test?" Chuxia asked Zhou Mikang uncertainly. "This is a county-level hospital; isn’t the technology somewhat inaccurate? Or, are you sure the sample wasn’t mixed up?"

Zhou Mikang glared at her: "Do you think the people in hospitals are all confused? How many would die every day then? Come on, let’s consult Doctor Fang; she should have been 80% certain when checking the pulse."

...

"Chuxia, are you going to be a mom now?" On the return journey, Luo Xiaoqiong confirmed with Chuxia for the nth time.

"Can you say something else?" Chuxia rolled her eyes disdainfully, "You’re not annoyed, but I am."

"Hehe..." Luo Xiaoqiong just laughed, "I’m just not used to it; how can one suddenly become a mom? Hehe..."

Zhou Mikang, speechless, glanced at her: "Isn’t getting married and becoming a mom a normal thing?"

"It is normal, but Chuxia said she wanted to wait a few years before having children. How come she’s pregnant so soon?" Luo Xiaoqiong clicked her tongue twice and then fell silent. As an unmarried girl, she was embarrassed to continue.

Chuxia also had many questions, but with Luo Xiaoqiong present, she couldn’t interrogate Zhou Mikang and could only sit gloomily and feign sulking.

Zhou Mikang glanced at her through the rearview mirror, smiling: "Brighten up; grandma and grandpa, as well as your parents, will surely be thrilled when they hear the news."

Chuxia rolled her eyes, ignoring him.

Then Zhou Mikang’s demeanor turned serious: "I know you don’t want to be a mother yet, but since the result is what it is, we must accept it, right?"

"Tell me, did you mess with it?" Unable to hold back, Chuxia finally asked.

Zhou Mikang was speechless: "Do you think I’m that kind of person? I’ve promised you, and I won’t break my word; you should trust me."

Chuxia swallowed the rest of her words. In front of Luo Xiaoqiong, asking this much was already crossing the line; saying more would just embarrass everyone.

In this era, people were highly conservative about such matters; even someone as quirky as Luo Xiaoqiong was blushing and staring at the ground as a background character.

...

When the car drove into Dalin Village, many people were running towards the back of the village; Chuxia was still adjusting her mind and was completely oblivious.

Luo Xiaoqiong moved her mouth, and seeing Chuxia’s expression, she remained silent.

The car stopped, and Old Lady Zhao approached; her first question was about the checkup result.

Chuxia hunched her shoulders, unsure of what to say.

Zhou Mikang smiled and said: "Grandma, you’re going to be a great-grandma."

"Really?" Old Lady Zhao’s face immediately blossomed with joy, like a chrysanthemum in full bloom, genuinely delighted from the heart. Without waiting for Zhou Mikang’s response, she had already started toward the yard, calling out, "Old man, old man..."

Zhou Mikang turned to Chuxia: "Feeling better now?"

"No." Chuxia knew he meant seeing grandma so happy should make her feel glad about the result, but in fact, she really couldn’t be happy now; becoming a mother at eighteen was never part of her plan. (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)