QTMWSFC Chapter 31.1

“When did you find out?” Xu Xinghe asked, his hand touching Xia Qingmeng’s belly even more gently, afraid that he might accidentally hurt her if he used too much force.

“I started to suspect around the end of the variety show recording, and I just confirmed it now.” Xia Qingmeng’s voice grew softer and softer.

“Why didn’t you tell me immediately?” Xu Xinghe’s heart clenched.

They had been busy running around during the variety show recording. Had it worn her out? No wonder she had eaten so many oranges those days. How could he have been so oblivious?

“I…” Xia Qingmeng hesitated. “I was afraid…”

Her eyes became moist again. “I was just too worried. I was scared that you wouldn’t want me, that my child would become an illegitimate child. But I also couldn’t bear to leave you because I really like you…”

Xu Xinghe could understand her concerns.

Reality was cruel after all. How many men spoke sweet words but then walked away when it was time to actually take responsibility? Xia Qingmeng had her own reasons for not telling him immediately. What’s more, she still had her career, so the pressure on her was naturally high. It was normal for her emotions to get out of control.

In short, he hadn’t given her enough security, and the fault was his. Because a sense of security couldn’t be built in a day or two. Between him and Xia Qingmeng, apart from their publicly announced romantic relationship, there was no substantive or binding legal connection. To put it bluntly, Xia Qingmeng was now pregnant out of wedlock, so her worries were completely normal.

“Do you have your household register with you?” Xu Xinghe hugged Xia Qingmeng closer by the shoulders, helped her lie down, and covered her with a blanket.

“Ah? That’s not what I meant… Hey, but not getting the certificate doesn’t seem right either… Um… I’m a little confused.” Xia Qingmeng gradually became incoherent and finally buried her face in her hands in resignation. “Yes, I have my household register.”

“Let’s not wait. Let’s go get the certificate tomorrow, okay?” Xu Xinghe’s tone rose, clearly very happy.

Under the warm light, Xia Qingmeng could see a warm smile on his face. Her long-standing anxiety and unease gradually subsided.

Xu Xinghe turned off the light. In the darkness, the two held each other tightly.

He lowered his head and kissed Xia Qingmeng’s forehead. “I’m sorry. I was too willful before. Whether to keep this child or not is your decision. However, I’m very afraid that either choice will harm your body.”

“And as for your career, I’m very sorry that this child has held you back. But I believe in your acting skills, and you can also trust the resources I have. Try to rely on me a little more. Anyway, everything I have is yours.”

Xia Qingmeng actively tilted her head up to return Xu Xinghe’s kiss. “Yes, I’ve already decided. I want to have this child.”

Earlier, she hesitated about whether to keep the child because she was worried that Xu Xinghe might not want to take responsibility. If she kept it, first of all, the child would be illegitimate and would experience suffering due to disgraceful status. Secondly, her career would be affected. If she didn’t keep it, her career might continue, but her body would definitely suffer more damage.

But now that they had talked everything through clearly, her concerns were gone. She had liked Xu Xinghe all along, so of course she was willing to have his child.

“After we get the certificate tomorrow, let’s take you for a check-up, okay? I didn’t know you were pregnant before. You had a fever once, and later you went to a hot spring. Both of those were very dangerous. We’d better go see a doctor.”

There were many taboos for pregnant women, so the check-up was very necessary. Xu Xinghe knew these basic facts very well.

However, he still called out 0250 and spent 3,000 points to redeem a Fetal Stabilizing Pill.

If the system produced it, it must be good!

As for the benefits, he had already experienced them in the previous world.

“Yes!” Xia Qingmeng softly rested her head against Xu Xinghe’s chest and gave a gentle reply.

“Xia Qingmeng, whether you blame me, scold me, or resent me, I’ll accept it all. But I don’t regret this at all. I’m very happy that you’re willing to have my child. I’m just sorry that you have to go through all this hardship.”

Xu Xinghe admitted that he was being a bit stubborn, but what had already happened couldn’t be changed. All he could do was treat Xia Qingmeng twice as well from now on. He was also looking forward to the baby’s birth, though he wondered if it would be Le Le or Yao Yao this time.

Feeling his hand gently stroking her belly, Xia Qingmeng placed her hand over his. “Do you like children?”

Xu Xinghe adjusted his position, holding Xia Qingmeng more comfortably, and answered, “I only like the ones you give birth to.”

In the darkness, the corners of Xia Qingmeng’s lips curled up slightly. She felt as if she were dreaming, so happy it was almost unreal.

“Wife, after we get the certificate, I want to take you home to meet my parents, okay?” Xu Xinghe asked softly against her ear.

His deep, pleasant voice made Xia Qingmeng’s ear tingle. “Of course. I just don’t know if your parents will like me…”

Her background was indeed humble, but that wasn’t something she could control. And with Xu Xinghe’s family status, what kind of woman couldn’t they have? She was really just an “actress,” which to the Xu family might be a bit embarrassing. So Xia Qingmeng would be lying if she said she wasn’t worried.

Xu Xinghe’s chest vibrated with a low laugh. “Don’t worry. They already like you very much. They nag me every day to bring you home.”

“Really?” Xia Qingmeng happily snuggled deeper into Xu Xinghe’s arms.

Xu Xinghe took the opportunity to plant a kiss on her cheek. “Wife, when do you want to have the wedding? Should we do it as soon as possible or wait until after you have the baby?”

That was a good question.

Xia Qingmeng stretched out her fingers and counted. “Hmm, let me think. I still have three endorsement advertisements to shoot. I also read the script that Teacher Deng recommended. I thought it was pretty good, so I agreed to it. The role doesn’t have many scenes. I should be able to finish filming in about a month. There’s also an audition for a movie. I’m a bit hesitant about whether to go. I heard it’s a big production, but I think the script is just average…”

Xia Qingmeng became a bit talkative once she started discussing work.

“So you’re quite busy then, but you’re pregnant. You need to take care of your body during the first three months and not overexert yourself.” Xu Xinghe was very worried about her working while pregnant.