Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
It was a sunny weekend, and Shu Pan thought it would be nice to go out for a stroll.
Gu Shaoting took Joy out to play golf. He had invited Shu Pan, but she wasnât interested. Instead, she decided to catch up with Xiaomeng, whom she hadnât seen in a while.
When Shu Pan called Xiaomeng, she was still in bed, seeming lazy and unenthusiastic. However, she didnât want to spend the whole day in bed, so she got up.
The two arranged to meet at the pedestrian street. They used to enjoy shopping at malls but now wanted a change of scenery.
When Shu Pan saw Xiaomeng, she was surprised to see that she seemed even thinner than before.
Wanting to catch up on Xiaomengâs recent life, they found a place to have a drink and chat.
âXiaomeng, why do you seem so down?â Compared to Shu Panâs radiant appearance, Xiaomeng seemed tired and worn out.
âAh, girl, do you think I should keep going with He Ming? Iâm feeling really exhausted now.â Xiaomeng sighed.
âHas He Ming said something?â Shu Pan furrowed her brows, feeling guilty for neglecting Xiaomeng lately due to being busy.
âNo, thatâs the thing. He didnât say anything, and thatâs whatâs bothering me. Itâs hard for him to be caught in the middle, between me and his mom.â Xiaomengâs mood sank further as she spoke.
âIs his mom still hung up on that issue?â Shu Pan asked.
âShe doesnât outright express it, but her attitude is always cold whenever I visit. Itâs like sheâs a different person compared to before.â Xiaomeng felt sad. She had finally found someone who cherished her, so why did this have to happen? She was even hesitant to visit Heâs home now, especially since Heâs mother didnât seem to like her.
âXiaomeng, do you and He Ming have plans to get married? If you do, maybe having a child could soften her attitude.â Shu Pan suggested, thinking it could be a good solution.
Xiaomeng blushed instantly. âActually, weâre not using contraception now, so weâll just let nature take its course. If it happens, weâll have the baby.â
Shu Pan nodded.
âBut, girl, do you think my miscarriage last time might have affected me? We havenât used contraception for several months, but thereâs been no sign of anything happening,â Xiaomeng suddenly felt worried. If she couldnât have a child, she would be left with no hope at all.
âItâs okay, donât overthink it. After all, the arrival of a child depends on fate. Maybe it will happen soon? Just relax,â Shu Pan reassured her, knowing Xiaomeng was under a lot of mental stress.
âYeah, I hope so. And what about you? You look so happy. Everything going well?â Xiaomeng felt genuinely happy for Shu Pan, seeing her glowing with happiness.
Shu Pan thought about how Gu Shaoting would cling to her every night, and her face flushed slightlv. He had no self-control: she would have to remind him to be more careful in the future.
âIâm doing fine. But you should take care of yourself. If youâre still worried, you can go to the hospital for a comprehensive check-up. That way, you can feel more at ease,â Shu Pan suggested. After all, with modern medicine, many difficult conditions can be addressed.
Thinking back to when she had trouble conceiving, she remembered sneaking off to the hospital for tests. That was the beginning of everything that followed.
âOkay, Iâll find some time to go to the hospital,â Xiaomengâs heart was filled with a sense of foreboding. She couldnât shake the feeling that something wasnât right. Given her past experiences, she felt it was best to get checked out thoroughly..