Chapter 245
“Wow, Lao Ao, what’s going on? Are you really putting on a show for us by falling out of bed?”
“Hahaha, look at Lao Ao’s dazed expression! He’s totally confused, isn’t he?”
“What’s happening? Why is he still sitting on the floor?”
These voices came through the phone, making Li Qingxue unable to hold back her laughter.
Soon, the sound of a door closing echoed from the phone.
“Qing, Qingxue, what did you just say?”
“I said you might be becoming a dad.” Li Qingxue repeated into the phone.
Silence...
Li Qingxue didn’t rush him, just patiently waited for Long Ao Tian to process the news.
“Really?” His voice was a mix of tension, shock, and a hint of joy, all swirling together...
“Hey, keep your voice down! You’re going to deafen me!”
“Tell me, is what you said true? Where’s my little girl?” Long Ao Tian’s excitement was palpable.
Li Qingxue had no doubt that he had jumped up in surprise.
“I don’t know, but Yu Ying’s period was supposed to come between the 20th and 22nd, and it still hasn’t shown up.”
“Why didn’t she tell me?”
“Because she was worried you wouldn’t be mentally prepared, afraid it would stress you out, and even more afraid that it might just be a delay, so she didn’t dare to tell you.”
“Originally, Yu Ying wanted me to keep it a secret, but I thought you should know about this…”
“I definitely should know. I’m going to find A Ying right away. No matter what, I need to take responsibility. I can’t let my little girl deal with this anxiety alone.”
Li Qingxue was momentarily stunned. “How do you know Yu Ying is anxious?”
But then she realized it made sense; any girl would feel a bit anxious in such a situation.
“Well, at least you’re responsible and mature. But you shouldn’t come over right now; Yu Ying has already gone to bed.” She couldn’t help but chuckle. “She said she can’t stay up late anymore.”
After hanging up, Li Qingxue smugly tucked her phone away. “Hmph, let’s see if you can sleep tonight.”
With that, she turned to look in the direction of Hu Yu Ying’s dormitory, her expression a mix of envy and concern.
On the other side!
Long Ao Tian stood on the balcony, lost in thought, his mind filled with images of the little girl.
The smile on his face had been there for so long that he couldn’t remember when it had started.
Li Qingxue’s words echoed in his ears: “You might be becoming a dad.”
Before this, Long Ao Tian had never considered it. It was sudden, but he could accept it.
Yet he didn’t know what the little girl was thinking. How would she feel about this?
She was still so young.
These questions swirled in his mind, and sleep was destined to elude him tonight...
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**Chapter 298: Will You Marry Me?**
The next morning.
Sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating the bed. Long eyelashes fluttered slightly as she slowly opened her eyes, still feeling a bit groggy, instinctively wanting to stretch.
Suddenly remembering something, she halted her stretch and carefully sat up in bed.
After checking, she realized her “relative” still hadn’t arrived, and her gaze softened as it settled on her abdomen.
In her confusion, a hint of happiness crept onto her face.
Taking a deep breath, she quietly got out of bed.
Then she began to change and wash up. Starting today, she would have a regular breakfast, and it had to be nutritious!
She headed downstairs toward the nearest cafeteria.
The sun was just right, and a gentle breeze carried a hint of coolness, ruffling her hair and lifting her spirits.
Out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of a figure on a bench.
Her light footsteps slowed, and a flicker of confusion crossed her eyes.
She felt something in her heart but couldn’t quite confirm it.
At this hour, Long Ge should be doing morning exercises, right?
But that figure looked so familiar, and her heart inexplicably raced.
So she turned back to look again.
In an instant, her eyes sparkled with joy, curving into a beautiful crescent.
It turned out her heart recognized him even before her mind did...
From his angle, Long Ao Tian could see the girl’s stunning profile. Today, she had tied her hair in a high ponytail, exposing her fair, slender neck, radiating energy and vitality.
“Long Ge?”
Her voice held a hint of disbelief and surprise.
“Little follower.” Long Ao Tian replied with a smile, standing up from the bench, stepping into the sunlight with a determined stride toward the little girl.
In her view, Long Ge was walking toward her, step by step.
He looked a bit worn out today; the red veins in his eyes suggested he hadn’t slept all night, and there were faint dark circles under his eyes.
“Long Ge, did you not get enough rest?” Her tone was gentle as her soft fingers lightly brushed against the dark circles under his eyes.
“Why didn’t you tell me?”
Long Ao Tian felt her fingers gently caressing his cheek, and he leaned down slightly, his voice dropping.
He hadn’t slept a wink last night and had rushed from T University to A University as soon as dawn broke.
Fortunately, he had been to A University with the little girl before and had even walked her back to her dorm, but even so, it took him a while to find it again.
Hu Yu Ying understood what Long Ge meant and sighed inwardly; Qingxue was such a traitor.
“I was feeling a bit confused and didn’t know how to say it. Plus, I wasn’t sure; it might just be a delay, so I didn’t say anything.” Hu Yu Ying explained softly.
“What if it’s not?” Long Ao Tian wanted to know how the little girl felt.
If it wasn’t just a delay, what would her feelings be?
Hearing this, Hu Yu Ying shyly looked up at Long Ge, their eyes meeting.
Once caught, she didn’t shy away like before; instead, she winked at him, her sparkling eyes creating a bridge of connection between them.
“Then... does Long Ge like it?”
Long Ao Tian looked seriously at Hu Yu Ying. Her eyes were darker and brighter than most, filled with a straightforward honesty as she gazed back at him.
“Like it, of course.”
Hu Yu Ying broke into a radiant smile. “If Long Ge likes it, then I’m willing!”
At that moment, Long Ao Tian felt as if he had been poisoned, a poison called Hu Yu Ying that seeped into his bones and reached his soul. He knew he would never escape it.
He carefully pulled her into his embrace.
Feeling the warmth of Long Ge and breathing in his scent, she gently stroked his back.
The little girl already knew Long Ge’s feelings, and that made her happy.
“Long Ge, I don’t know if it’s just a delay or if I’m really pregnant, so we should wait a bit longer.”
“Okay, whatever you say.”
No matter what, Long Ao Tian had already made up his mind.
“You didn’t sleep well last night, did you?” Hu Yu Ying leaned closer to Long Ge’s ear and whispered, “Your dark circles are so obvious.”
“I was thinking about you all night.” He playfully pinched her cheek. “Why are you up so early?”
“I’m going to have breakfast! Long Ge should come see our school cafeteria; it’s really nice.”
After saying that, Hu Yu Ying took Long Ao Tian’s hand and headed toward the nearest cafeteria.
A University’s cafeteria had more variety and a rich selection of dishes.
Hu Yu Ying picked up two trays and turned back to Long Ao Tian with a bright smile. “Long Ge, save us a seat. I’ll go get the food.”
With no room for refusal, Long Ao Tian chuckled, shaking his head.
Since they had come early, the cafeteria wasn’t crowded, so he let her have her way.
He found a nearby seat.
Before long, Hu Yu Ying returned with the trays.
She remembered how in their senior year, it was always Long Ge who got her food, and now she could finally serve him.
This made her feel more than a little happy.
“See? The cafeteria food is really abundant. I wasn’t lying to you, Long Ge.”
“Your cooking is even better.”
Hearing this, Hu Yu Ying’s lips curled into a shy smile, and she stole a glance at Long Ge, her cheeks flushing. “Then I’ll cook for you from now on.”
“Mm.” Long Ao Tian took a sip of porridge, then discreetly glanced at Hu Yu Ying, clearing his throat as his legs began to shake uncontrollably. “Then how about I marry you and bring you home as my wife?”
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