CHAPTER 1163: CHAPTER 1163: ZHILAN IS PREGNANT 6

"No contact. After He Teng went back, there was no contact. It’s just to be safe; not contacting is the safest way. Let everyone believe that I’m really dead." He Zhilan gave a bitter smile, "So, the father of the child doesn’t even know he’s going to be a dad yet. I guess when He Teng comes to pick me up, it’ll be one big and one small. I just hope he doesn’t wait until the kid can run, jump, and make a fuss before he comes; by then, even the kid won’t recognize what his dad looks like."

Lin Deng was dumbfounded, "You’re already more than three months along, and He Teng still doesn’t know?" After listening to He Zhilan’s explanation, Lin Deng understood. Indeed, life is the most important, and right now, safety should be the priority.

Thinking for a moment, Lin Deng said, "I’m in the military, and so is He Teng. When I return to the unit, I’ll give him a call. That way, he can find out in advance! If I talk to him on the phone, no one would suspect anything. Also, rest assured, the border troops are basically away from the capital’s affairs. If you feel that’s not safe enough, I could call Lin Chan, my cousin. If I call him, there’s definitely nothing suspicious, and then Lin Chan can inform your husband."

He Zhilan was delighted, "That would be wonderful!" As an expectant mother, her greatest wish was to share this surprise with the child’s father.

Seeing He Zhilan didn’t object, Lin Deng felt a bit relieved. At least it showed that He Zhilan still trusted him.

Lin Deng smiled comfortably, "Remember the phone number of my base. If there’s anything, let someone notify me. My unit is closer to you than others. If anything happens, I’ll get here quicker. Is there anything you’re missing in the village? Let me know, and I’ll have someone prepare it and personally bring it to you."

"I’m not lacking anything. The people in the village take good care of me. Before going down the mountain, they always address my needs. But thank you, Lin Deng." He Zhilan remembered the address and phone number of Lin Deng’s unit in her mind. Lin Deng also meant well; the border unit is closer to the village than the capital. If anything were to happen, Lin Deng would get here faster.

"By the way," He Zhilan suddenly spoke again, hesitated a bit, and opened her mouth, "Lin Deng, please don’t mention meeting me to anyone, including people from the Gu Family and Lan Family."

Lin Deng sighed, didn’t say anything, just nodded in agreement.

After they returned to the place where they met earlier, Lin Deng took his team and left that area. He also informed those participating in the field training that there were villagers here, so they shouldn’t disturb the villagers’ normal lives.

Once Lin Deng left, Uncle Niu was particularly worried about He Zhilan, "Can he be trusted? Will he reveal your situation?"

"Don’t worry, Uncle Niu. I trust he’s a man who keeps his promises. He didn’t call out my name when he saw me earlier, that’s how I knew." He Zhilan explained.

Only then did Uncle Niu think carefully about the soldier’s behavior earlier; he seemed to have not called He Zhilan’s name, which suggested he’s someone trustworthy. Uncle Niu felt relieved.

They spent the whole morning in the mountains, returning to the village before lunch. In the afternoon, when Uncle Niu went back there, he came down the mountain with a few wild rabbits in hand but hadn’t caught any wild pheasants.

As for the border troops, the field training ended three days later. Lin Deng returned to the unit, and the next day, he took advantage of a moment when the office was empty to call He Teng.

Over there, when He Teng picked up the phone and heard it was Lin Deng, he was momentarily stunned.