Chapter 332: Husband, Why Are You Hesitating?
Xia Changyu put in a lot of effort.
He finally convinced Lin Yibai to get a check-up.
There was no way he was going to let her go see a doctor by herself and accidentally take the wrong medicine.
The test results came out quickly.
While Lin Yibai went to the restroom, the doctor quietly pushed up his glasses and looked at Xia Changyu’s young face. Something didn’t feel right…
He had seen many young people like this before. A lot of them weren’t ready to take responsibility. Once they found out about a pregnancy, they’d just choose to end it.
Ah… why talk about ending it?
The doctor took a deep breath and spoke in a serious tone.
“According to the test results, it's been six weeks, and the baby is very healthy. The nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite are normal pregnancy symptoms.”
Xia Changyu’s whole body shook. “A b-b-baby?!”
The doctor thought the young man was panicking, so he quickly said, “Please calm down. I know this might be a bit of a shock to you. But remember, this is a new life. You must not—”
He was about to give his usual talk to young people. Not to panic and do anything irresponsible.
After all, the patient file clearly said the woman was single.
Society really does have a lot of pressure these days...
But this time, the doctor was wrong.
The reason Xia Changyu was shocked was because of the sudden shift in identity. He was caught off guard. He felt joy and confusion all at once. But soon, pure happiness filled his heart.
He felt like grabbing the doctor’s shiny bald head and giving it a big kiss. His face lit up with a silly smile as he said again and again.
“Hahaha! Great, this is great! Thank you, doctor! This is amazing! Hahaha!”
This exciting news nearly made him lose his mind. When the family back home heard the news, they even went to light incense at the ancestral grave, saying the ancestors must have blessed them!
So… Lin Yibai was the last one to find out?
She was still feeling waves of nausea.
Her face pale, she walked out of the bathroom. Just getting close to Xia Changyu, she felt like all her strength was leaving her body.
She tasted sour bile rising in her mouth. She rested her head weakly on Xia Changyu’s shoulder and said, “I feel like I’m dying… can you help me get the medicine? The doctor already prescribed it, right?”
Don't bring up "true love is everything" to her at this moment.
When you're in pain, medicine is far more comforting than any kind of love.
Lin Yibai believed she was ill.
Maybe she caught a cold… maybe food poisoning… or maybe she was just too tired from running around preparing for the wedding?
But Xia Changyu refused to get the medicine.
He took a deep breath and firmly said, “The doctor said you just need to take some vitamins and eat properly.”
Lin Yibai got angry. “What nonsense is that?! Anyone can see I’m in pain! Of course I need medicine! If that doesn’t work, I’ll come back later and get an IV!”
Xia Changyu argued back. “No, dear, you can’t!”
Lin Yibai got even angrier. “What’s wrong with you?! Do you want me to die or something?”
The main problem was Xia Changyu still didn’t know how to tell her that he got her pregnant.
They were both still so young. They were supposed to be at the happiest, most carefree time of their lives.
Would she be able to accept this?
Was she ready to be a mother?
What if she gets upset and it affects the baby?
But it’s hard to keep something like this secret. Lin Yibai’s pregnancy symptoms were really making her feel like she was dying. There’s no reason not to get her some medicine!
After thinking for a bit, Xia Changyu helped her sit down on a bench at the hospital. Lin Yibai felt even more confused. She thought, ‘I’m just a little sick, do I really need to be treated like a princess?’
She stopped him right away and said, “I can walk on my own. You don’t have to help me like this.”
But Xia Changyu didn’t give up. He insisted, “I can’t, what if it affects the baby?”
Lin Yibai scoffed and said, “Why would the baby be so weak? I could punch—ugh... wait a second.”
Baby? What baby??
That wasn’t something she had even been thinking about! But slowly, she started to realize what was going on.
Her soft, red lips formed a small “O” shape.
Then came: “Holy Sh—?!”
Those two words were enough to show just how shocked she was.
What the heck is going on here?! She thought she just had a bit of nausea and vomiting, how did it turn into something as serious as being pregnant?
Turns out, the nausea, vomiting, and general discomfort weren’t signs of sickness at all.
They were normal pregnancy symptoms that most women experience. It’s just that her symptoms were a bit stronger.
Seriously, this was too much to handle!
Especially since she had just finished the process of starting her new government job, and now she was already pregnant? This completely went against her plan of working hard and building her career.
For a fleeting moment, uncertainty and fear clouded her thoughts. The future suddenly felt overwhelming, and she questioned whether she was truly ready for this. But the way Xia Changyu gently placed his hand on her belly quickly pulled her back from that thoughts.
After that, she was completely overwhelmed.
She even started stuttering, “P-Pregnant? Is it a boy or a girl? I… what am I supposed to do? This is my first time!”
Xia Changyu also wanted to say, It’s my first time too!
But as a man, he knew he had to stay strong and take responsibility, especially when it came to his wife. He had to show her trust and support.
There wasn’t much anyone could do about pregnancy symptoms.
They just had to follow the doctor’s advice, be careful, and try to make her as comfortable as possible.
As for things back at home…
Xia Changyu’s parents gave him all kinds of serious “life lessons.”
They were mainly worried that Xia Changyu still had too much desire and wouldn’t be careful enough. They said to him in a very serious tone.
“You need to use your brain! Even if you have certain ‘needs,’ just hold back for now!”
Xia Changyu: “Huh?”
His dad warned him. “If anything happens to my grandson or granddaughter, I’ll take your head and offer it to the heavens!”
Xia Zhilan also warned him over and over again. “From now on, you are not allowed to touch Baiyi. Got it?”
Xia Changyu: “………”
He couldn’t help but wonder, ‘Are they being a little too strict?’
Because honestly, according to science, yes, you do need to be careful in the beginning. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up all physical affection completely!
Doctors say: it’s better to avoid it.
But if you really “have to,” then just be extra gentle about it.
Lately, Lin Yibai had been feeling really tired, mentally and emotionally.
On the family side, Xia Changyu’s parents were all super supportive. They hoped she would quit her job right away, or at least take maternity leave as soon as possible.
But at her workplace, the mood was not great. Everyone had thought Lin Yibai was different. In the end, was she just another woman who got pregnant right after starting a new job?
Thankfully, Lin Yibai slowly changed that impression. Sure, taking maternity leave was her right, but she also had the right not to take it too early.
She casually let her coworkers know. “I’ll take a few months off when it’s almost time to give birth. As for taking care of the baby? My mother-in-law is home all day, she would love to help.”
She wasn’t trying to show off.
She just didn’t like the idea of being off work for years just because she was pregnant. Sure, the benefits were there, but deep down, she couldn’t accept that kind of lifestyle for herself.
Every day was exhausting.
The only time she felt relaxed was after work, at home with Xia Changyu. Lately, their most frequent topic was, when should we hold the wedding ceremony? The main concern was that if they waited too long, her belly would be too big to wear a beautiful wedding dress.
As time passed, Lin Yibai’s pregnancy symptoms started to fade, and her body began to feel better.
Xia Changyu, with hands full of imported Bio-Oil, carefully massaged her belly to help prevent stretch marks. If you take good care of it, you can avoid them!
As he gently touched the girl's stomach. Well, she’s technically not a girl anymore, she’s a young wife, Xia Changyu couldn’t help but swallow nervously. His whole body felt hot and restless.
But he held back. He had been resisting for a long time. Just a little longer…
So, he quickly changed the subject. “Now that your pregnancy symptoms are going away, let’s go ahead and hold the wedding banquet soon. My parents already finished talking with yours.”
Lin Yibai wasn’t in a rush for that. She gave him a sideways glance, a teasing smile on her lips as she looked at him massaging her belly.
“Hey, why are you swallowing like that? How can your mind be so dirty? I’m pregnant and you still have those thoughts?”
Xia Changyu replied, “I don’t have those thoughts right now.”
Lin Yibai laughed and said, “No no no, you got me wrong. What I meant is you should have thoughts. Otherwise, I might think you don't like me anymore.”
Even though Xia Changyu really wanted to, he still hesitated. “But you’re pregnant… and I’m worried it might hurt our baby.”
Lin Yibai replied, “Didn’t the doctor say it’s fine if we’re careful? Ugh, you’re so annoying! Are we doing it or not? If not, I’m going to sleep.”
Xia Changyu gritted his teeth, “Alright, let’s do it!”
These two… about to get married, but still acting like reckless kids. Couldn’t they hold back just a little?
Truth is, Lin Yibai had been holding back too.
During pregnancy, estrogen levels are high. Meaning, in simple terms, pregnant women can actually want it more.
And there’s no need to be overly cautious either.
When she saw how careful and hesitant Xia Changyu was, even though everything was going well, he still looked nervous and unsure.
Lin Yibai took a deep breath and added a bit of fire to the moment.
“Baby, hold onto your umbilical cord tight… your Dad’s about to charge in.”
Xia Changyu: “Ugh—”
Damn.
He couldn't hold back anymore.