27. Chapter 27

Mrs. Xing, with a hint of excitement, asked, "Tongtong, are you expecting a little one?"

Mr. Xing rubbed his hands together, "This is great news! I'm going to have a granddaughter!"

Then he quickly added, "Or grandson, a grandson is fine too."

While the couple rejoiced, both Xing Lixuan and Yu Antong, soon-to-be fathers, were in stunned silence until they realized something was amiss.

Mrs. Xing, glancing at the broken glass on the floor, cautiously asked, "You both aren't... ready for a child?"

Did you argue about that?

Xing Lixuan felt incredibly dizzy. First, he heard Yu Antong speak of divorce, and then his parents claim Yu Antong was pregnant.

How could a man be pregnant? He must be seriously drunk.

Seeing the duo silent, Mrs. Xing approached Xing Lixuan, softly inquiring, "Is it that you don't want the baby, or is it Tongtong?"

If their son wasn't keen, they could persuade him, but if their daughter-in-law was hesitant, what should they do?

As the Xing parents were lost in thought, Xing Lixuan exclaimed incredulously, "Mom, did I mishear while drunk? How can Antong possibly be pregnant?"

Both Mr. and Mrs. Xing looked puzzled, "You didn't know? Didn't your grandmother tell you before she passed?"

"Tell me what?"

Mrs. Xing thought that the grandmother would've explained why she was insistent on him marrying Yu Antong. However, it seemed she never did.

"This is quite a mess," lamented Mrs. Xing, "Tongtong has a unique constitution, allowing him to bear a child. His uncle discussed it with your grandmother, which is why she insisted on your marriage..."

The truth was clear, but with the couple's current affectionate relationship, bringing it up felt somewhat hurtful.

Mrs. Xing stopped mid-sentence, fearing Yu Antong might be upset. Looking at him, his face appeared shocked rather than unhappy.

A thought flashed across Mrs. Xing's mind, "Tongtong, did you not know you could get pregnant?"

Yu Antong, still in shock, slowly shook his head. At this point, he felt like his brain was on the verge of a meltdown.

How could this be? The original story never mentioned anything about bearing children.

Although he had once speculated and even bought a pregnancy test, typically, conception is immediate. Why did it take them several months?

Was it his issue or Xing Lixuan's?

What on earth was he even thinking about?

Yu An Tong looked lostly towards Xing Li Xuan, their eyes meeting in a complex exchange.

Almost reflexively, Yu An Tong touched his stomach and said, “It might not be pregnancy; perhaps it's just some illness causing the nausea and vomiting?”

“It’s entirely possible that my good-for-nothing uncle was lying. After all, Yu Qing Nian has never been known for his integrity.”

Yu An Tong desperately clung to this last shred of hope that he couldn’t be pregnant.

Xing's mother suggested, “We should head to the hospital to get it checked. If it's a pregnancy, it's good news; if it's an illness, we shouldn't delay treatment.”

Yu An Tong, a bit apprehensive and fearing the results, responded, “It’s quite late today. Let's discuss it tomorrow.”

Seeing his reluctance, Xing's mother reluctantly nodded in agreement.

Xing's father, trying to piece everything together, asked, “If neither of you knew about the possibility of a pregnancy, then what was the argument about?”

Yu An Tong: “...”

How could he explain that he believed he was dying and didn't want to strengthen ties and cause pain?

Moreover, if it turns out that he is indeed pregnant, that would be incredibly embarrassing!

Xing Li Xuan, still clueless about why Yu An Tong wanted a divorce, looked away from him and asked his mother, “Mom, do we have any soup to sober up?”

“Yes, I had it prepared when you two came home.” She responded, indicating that she anticipated his need.

Xing Li Xuan went downstairs, drank a large bowl of the sobering soup, and sat on the living room couch, digesting everything he had heard.

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His husband, a man, was possibly carrying his child, and now wanted a divorce.

Why the divorce? Wasn’t Yu An Tong deeply in love with him? Was it because he had just confessed to not liking him?

But that’s not reason enough to easily suggest divorce.

Xing's father followed to chat, saying, “While I'm unaware of the exact problems between you two, communication is vital. Avoidance won't solve anything.”

After ensuring that Xing's mother wasn't nearby, he continued, “If he’s being unreasonable or throwing tantrums, just appease him. Don’t argue about right or wrong; wives, you know, need to be pampered.”

“Dad, you seem experienced,” Xing Li Xuan remarked with a smirk. “So, Mom frequently acts unreasonably and throws tantrums in front of you?”

“Keep it down!” Xing's father quickly hushed him, casting a wary glance upstairs. “I never said that! How could your well-read and understanding mother ever act irrationally?”

Xing Li Xuan gave his father a skeptical look and then headed upstairs.

While Yu An Tong was initially exhausted, he now felt too anxious to sleep. Hearing the door open, he looked up.

Xing Li Xuan entered and sat beside him. After a moment of silence, Xing Li Xuan finally said, “I don’t agree to a divorce.”

Yu An Tong stared at him, “Why? You said you don’t even like me.”

Who was it that once vehemently declared they'd divorce in six months, looking as if they'd fear being held back when the time came?

Xing Lixuan figured it must be because he had just denied his feelings for Yu Antong. Drawing closer, he embraced Yu Antong tightly, murmuring, “I lied earlier. I like you. No more talk of divorce."

It took Yu Antong a few seconds to realize this misunderstanding might have been sparked by the offhanded question he posed about Xing Lixuan's feelings for him.

"Wait a minute," Yu Antong said, pushing him away slightly, "you said it was a dream earlier. Now you admit you like me? Don’t claim to like me just because of the child; we don’t even know if there is a child yet."

"What are you thinking about?" Xing Lixuan questioned. "I never planned for children, and I wouldn’t lie just because of an uncertain pregnancy. Can't you tell how I feel about you, or do I really have to say it out loud?"

Holding Yu Antong's shoulders, Xing Lixuan gazed deeply into his eyes, “I’ll say it once, so listen closely. Yu Antong, I like you.”

“Darling,” Xing Lixuan said, holding Yu Antong's face, and tenderly placing a kiss on his lips. “Don’t mention divorce again.”

Yu Antong had always playfully asked Xing Lixuan to call him "darling". Xing Lixuan would either react impatiently or dismissively, rarely ever using the term with such genuine affection.

Even though Xing Lixuan's voice was soft, it seemed to pierce straight through Yu Antong's heart. This tender affection made his heart flutter.

He mused, "If don’t die, really want to date Xing Lixuan. Such a charming man, always seducing me!"

Wanting more reassurance, Yu Antong teased, "Just because you like me, we can't divorce? Dream on! I don’t even like you. I won’t let you make all the decisions. If I want a divorce, I'll get one."

Xing Lixuan earnestly asked, "Is that truly how you feel?"

Yu Antong replied, "I might like you, just a tiny bit. If you don’t want to divorce, then woo me. After all, you have a slight advantage over other men."

Seeing Yu Antong's behavior, Xing Lixuan realized that perhaps he wasn’t as indispensable to Yu Antong as he believed. Otherwise, why would he bring up divorce so lightly?

“I'm not chasing you,” Yu Antong teased as Xing Lixuan remained silent. “If we divorce, I’ll find all sorts of younger, more dashing men, and change them daily... Mmm!”

Unable to bear it anymore, Xing Lixuan captured Yu Antong's incessantly chattering lips with a kiss, not letting go until Yu Antong leaned limply into his embrace.

Giggling slightly and with mock indignation, Yu Antong chided, "I'm completely drained now."

Xing Lixuan scoffed, “You, changing young handsome men daily?”

"Annoying," Yu Antong whined, even though he'd just been joking. Curling into Xing Lixuan, he murmured, "Husband, I'm sleepy."

Xing Lixuan gently kissed his forehead, "Admit you like me and I'll let you sleep."

Yu Antong wriggled away, diving under the blankets with a gleeful grin, "I don't like you, not one bit!"

As Xing Lixuan lay beside him, sleep seemed elusive. Realizing his spouse might not actually like him was a jarring revelation that disrupted his rest.

Although Yu Antong claimed to be sleepy, he too remained awake. After a while, he poked Xing Lixuan, "What if I am really pregnant? How can I be pregnant?"

Not even calling him "husband" anymore but using his full name, Xing Lixuan's mood soured further.

Right, the child!

Having a child with Yu Antong might not be such a bad idea after all.

Xing Lixuan had never thought he'd resort to tactics some foolish women use, trying to tie a man down with a child.

Not getting an answer, Yu Antong pressed, "Are you asleep already? I asked you something."

"I'm awake," Xing Lixuan took his hand, "We'll see after the check-up tomorrow. If there really is a child, I want to keep it. Of course, I'll respect your decision too."

Yu Antong was at a loss. "Don't you find it weird that I, a man, might be pregnant? I can hardly believe it myself."

Xing Lixuan thought to himself, "I couldn't be happier."

Of course, there's a touch of astonishment. But just thinking of a child borne by Yu Antong for the both of them filled him with immense gratitude and joy, overshadowing all other emotions.

In truth, when he said he respected Yu Antong's decision, he was insincere. He couldn't fathom any option other than keeping the child.

Xing Lixuan tried to comfort him, "Aren't there often news stories about men giving birth? You're not the only one. No need for such a psychological burden."

Yu Antong retorted, "Really? How come I've never come across such news?"

"..." Xing Lixuan replied, "It's late, shall we sleep? We need to get up early for the check-up. Rest now, darling."

Author's Note: Yu Antong: Where can find such news?

Xing Lixuan: On Jinjiang News Network.

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