Chapter 244
"Ge." Lin Wanqing called softly, her heart stirred by the words. In truth, it was just as she felt—how many people spend their lives yearning for a word of encouragement?
It has nothing to do with age.
Children need encouragement, but adults often overlook their need for it too.
She sniffed, gazing gently at Long Aotian with a smile. "Thank you."
"Why are you thanking me? We're family."
"Just go home and get a good night's sleep. At your age, you shouldn't be worrying."
"Ge, you're so good to me. If I ever do something bad in the future, will you still forgive me?"
Long Aotian looked Lin Wanqing up and down. "You? Do something bad?"
"Yeah." Lin Wanqing nodded. "You underestimate me."
"Tsk, we'll see about that!"
"You can't just wait and see." At this, Lin Wanqing narrowed her eyes playfully. "If you don't forgive me later, watch out—I might threaten you."
"Threaten me? I’ll just give you a good whack!"
"Not a chance!"
He walked Lin Wanqing to the entrance of the music academy, waving her in.
"Ge, take it easy on the way back. And I’ll keep your secrets. If you have any thoughts, you can tell me. I can help you drop hints around Yu Ying. No need to bother that Shen Mengjie, okay?"
"Alright, just head back."
Lin Wanqing walked toward the campus, but soon stopped, turning to look at Long Aotian's retreating figure outside the school.
"What a wonderful brother. Of course, others will notice him. I can’t help but feel a bit greedy..."
"I don’t ask for much, just a little..."
...
At A University.
"Yu Ying, what's wrong?" Li Qingxue asked cautiously, observing Hu Yu Ying's distracted demeanor.
Hu Yu Ying paused for a moment, looking at Li Qingxue with confusion. "W-what?"
"I mean, what's up with you today? You seem a bit anxious, like you're not really present."
Hu Yu Ying shook her head. "N-no, it’s nothing. I probably just didn’t rest well. Really, don’t worry about it."
"Don’t say it’s nothing. If I had a mirror today, I’d let you see how you look right now." Li Qingxue said with concern.
It was clear that something was off with Hu Yu Ying today.
"Qingxue, I... I don’t know how to explain it. My feelings are a bit complicated." Hu Yu Ying's voice was laced with anxiety.
"What’s going on? We’re good friends. If something’s bothering you, you can tell me."
"Even if I can’t help, we can talk to Long Aotian. He can handle anything."
Mentioning Long Aotian, for the first time, Hu Yu Ying didn’t chime in. Instead, she pressed her lips together tightly, her expression a mix of happiness and sorrow.
Seeing the complex look on Hu Yu Ying's face, Li Qingxue was puzzled but tentatively asked, "Does this have to do with Long Aotian?"
"Mm-hmm." Hu Yu Ying nodded slightly.
Li Qingxue let out a sigh of relief, thinking it was nothing serious. As long as it involved Long Aotian, it should be fine.
After all, that guy was completely smitten with Hu Yu Ying.
If she wanted the moon, he’d probably find a way to get it for her.
"So what’s really going on? If that guy is bullying you, I’ll go teach him a lesson..."
Before she could finish, Hu Yu Ying quickly shook her head. "No, Long Ge didn’t bully me."
How could Long Ge bully her...?
"Then what is it? You’re making me anxious!"
At this, Hu Yu Ying slowly lowered her head, her voice barely above a whisper. "I... I haven’t gotten my period..."
As soon as she said this, Li Qingxue, who had been worried just moments before, suddenly became inexplicably calm.
It felt like a heavy hammer had struck her head, leaving her mind blank.
They were no longer at an age of innocence.
With Hu Yu Ying’s previous encounters with Long Aotian, the answer seemed to be glaringly obvious.
"Is your period usually regular?"
"Yeah, it comes between the 20th and 22nd of every month..."
"And today is?"
"Today is the 25th."
Li Qingxue instinctively covered her mouth. "Did you not use protection?"
"We did, but it ran out. And we calculated it should be fine, so..."
Chapter 297: Let’s See If You Can Sleep Tonight
"Maybe it’s just a delay this month," Hu Yu Ying said softly, though she wasn’t sure. The timing was too early to confirm anything.
Li Qingxue looked at Hu Yu Ying with concern.
Her period had always been punctual, so the sudden irregularity was what made Hu Yu Ying anxious. Everything lined up.
"You might be having a baby."
Hu Yu Ying bit her lip, feeling even more flustered at the thought of having a baby.
She didn’t know what to do.
Her studies weren’t finished yet.
Would Long Ge even like it?
How would she explain it to her grandparents?
A flood of questions overwhelmed her mind, how could she not feel anxious?
But one thing was certain: Hu Yu Ying didn’t reject the idea of having a baby...
"You haven’t told Long Aotian about this, have you?"
"No, I was just thinking it might really just be a delay. I searched online, and a week ago should be considered a safe period."
Based on the last time she had her period, she calculated that she and Long Ge had already passed the ovulation phase...
"Safe period? That guy is so vigorous, even the safe period might not be safe anymore."
"What if you really got caught?" Worry and concern filled the air.
Hearing this, Hu Yu Ying felt even more complicated and flustered. "Qingxue, stop saying that. Maybe it’s just a delay. Before, I would feel a bit of discomfort before my period, but now..."
As she spoke, she gently pressed on her abdomen, feeling no discomfort or pain. "Maybe it really is just a delay."
Though Hu Yu Ying said this, her heart was anything but calm.
Everything had been fine before; her period had always been so regular.
But now, after being with Long Ge, it had become irregular.
This was her first experience with something like this, and her emotions were a chaotic mess!
"I think you should tell Long Aotian. After all, it concerns him too." Li Qingxue didn’t know what else to do; her instinct was to think of Long Aotian.
It seemed relying on him had become second nature.
Besides, it was his doing...
"Let’s wait a bit longer. Everything is uncertain right now. If it’s still not here in a week, I’ll tell Long Ge then."
Hu Yu Ying was afraid that telling Long Ge would put unnecessary pressure on him.
Her heart was entirely with Long Ge; she didn’t want to add to his burdens.
After saying this, she looked at Li Qingxue. "Qingxue, you have to keep this a secret for me, at least until we know for sure."
Li Qingxue simply watched Hu Yu Ying, her expression complex, without saying a word.
She felt both exasperated and affectionate.
Exasperated that Hu Yu Ying always prioritized Long Aotian, even at the cost of her own stress, unwilling to burden him with even a hint of pressure.
But this kind-hearted Yu Ying was also endearing; she was so good and so gentle.
If anyone were to blame, it should be that scoundrel Long Aotian...
Yes!
He should be blamed for holding back for so long and then not being able to resist that night.
If Hu Yu Ying knew what Li Qingxue was thinking, she would surely blush and look down, because it was her own desire for Long Ge that led to this... Who could resist being completely bare before him...?
"Qingxue, I’m going to rest now. I can’t stay up late anymore." Hu Yu Ying said, turning toward her dormitory.
Watching Hu Yu Ying’s retreating figure, Li Qingxue sighed softly, but then suddenly found it amusing.
She said she couldn’t stay up late... how cute...
After a moment’s thought, she decided to call Long Aotian.
"Hey, Long Aotian, you might be becoming a dad."
Clang!
Li Qingxue chuckled, pulling the phone away a bit.
She could still faintly hear Long Aotian’s voice on the other end.
Table of Contents
