Chapter 30

Chapter 30

Lu Yao sat on the sofa, clutching a pillow, his face pale and drawn. Dr. Feng performed a quick check-up.

Lu Yao felt utterly drained, miserable after the bout of vomiting—a sensation entirely new to him.

The attentive butler draped a blanket over Lu Yao, who, holding a cup of warm water, took a small, listless sip.

Dr. Feng was surprised by the freshly generated readings. Lu Yao’s pheromone levels fluctuated wildly, and his gonadotropin levels were significantly elevated.

These were signs of early omega pregnancy. But Lu Yao’s gland…

Dr. Feng added, "Have you experienced any other discomfort these past few days?"

Lu Yao hesitated before replying, "My stomach hurts a little, but nothing else."

Dr. Feng pondered for a moment. Fu Yanhuai, arriving slightly later, had just stepped through the door.

The moment Fu Yanhuai saw Lu Yao, his steps faltered. Lu Yao looked genuinely frail.

Fu Yanhuai walked over, his brows furrowed, and asked, "What’s wrong?"

When he had left that morning, Lu Yao had seemed perfectly fine.

Dr. Feng stood up and addressed Fu Yanhuai, "We just tested Mr. Lu’s pheromone levels and found one hormone level exceeding the normal range…"

Fu Yanhuai didn’t look at Dr. Feng. Instead, he stood before Lu Yao and pressed the back of his hand to Lu Yao’s forehead to check his temperature.

The cool scent of silver fir, mixed with the chill of the wind, felt refreshing, yet Lu Yao’s face inexplicably flushed warm.

Fu Yanhuai cut him off directly, "Is he sick?"

"No, not exactly." Dr. Feng glanced at Lu Yao. "He might be pregnant."

Lu Yao looked up in shock. "What did you say?"

Pregnant? But hadn’t they said his reproductive cavity wasn't fully developed yet?

Though Lu Yao had once harbored hopes for a child, doctors had told him the probability was very low. After the hormonal turbulence of his Heat had passed, Lu Yao had stopped thinking about it.

The news clearly caught Fu Yanhuai off guard. He asked in astonishment, "Was this a pregnancy test?"

Dr. Feng answered honestly, "No, but the readings indicate early pregnancy fluctuations."

After the initial shock, Lu Yao felt a surge of joy, but Fu Yanhuai’s reaction didn’t seem to be one of happiness.

Slightly at a loss, Lu Yao looked up at Fu Yanhuai, who met his gaze briefly before looking away.

The situation was both complicated and straightforward. Fu Yanhuai asked, "Do you have a test strip?"

"Yes."

Dr. Feng handed a pregnancy test strip to Lu Yao. Fu Yanhuai hummed in acknowledgment. "Go test first. Butler, have the car ready. We’re going to the hospital."

If there was a possibility of pregnancy, going directly to the hospital would bring more peace of mind.

Lu Yao took the test strip, feeling somewhat bewildered.

Fu Yanhuai’s tone was reassuring, and it did calm Lu Yao. "Everything will be fine. Go ahead. I’ll wait here for you."

Fu Yanhuai pressed a light kiss to Lu Yao’s forehead, and the sudden rush of chaotic thoughts in Lu Yao’s mind dissipated. He smiled softly at Fu Yanhuai.

Following the instructions, Lu Yao performed the test. It said to wait five minutes, so Lu Yao leaned against the counter, gazing absently at his reflection in the mirror.

What would life be like with a child?

The person in the mirror looked listless, slender, with a still-flat abdomen—no different from usual.

Lu Yao wasn’t sure if he’d be a good parent, but since he had already presented as an omega and Fu Yanhuai would be with him through every future Heat, pregnancy wasn’t entirely abnormal.

It was just a little earlier than anticipated.

Lu Yao was only anxious about Fu Yanhuai’s reaction. For himself, there was nothing unacceptable about it.

Lu Yao snapped back to reality and checked the pregnancy test strip. "Two red lines mean positive…"

The strip clearly showed two bright red lines. Lu Yao hadn’t expected the color to be so vivid, and his eyes widened slightly.

His heart pounded. Steadying his breath, he picked up the test strip as calmly as possible.

When Lu Yao returned, only Fu Yanhuai remained in the living room. Lu Yao handed him the test strip.

"The instructions say two lines mean positive."

Fu Yanhuai’s expression was neither happy nor unhappy. Lu Yao tried to sound unaffected. "But there might be inaccuracies."

Fu Yanhuai had already seen Dr. Feng’s pheromone test results. By now, he was almost certain Lu Yao was indeed pregnant.

"Either way is fine."

Fu Yanhuai set the test strip aside. Considering Lu Yao might be nervous, he reassured him, "Let’s go to the hospital. If you’re pregnant, we’ll need to check the fetus’s development."

Perhaps due to the pregnancy, Lu Yao had become more sensitive than before. He managed a weak smile. "I see… So, do you want the baby?"

Fu Yanhuai didn’t. A child would only make their marriage more complicated.

But he wasn’t lying—whether they had one or not was all the same to him. Fu Yanhuai could accept either outcome.

"Children are difficult to care for," Fu Yanhuai said bluntly, choosing a reason Lu Yao might find easier to accept. "Raising a child isn’t easy."

So that was it. Lu Yao relaxed. "It’s okay."

He stepped closer, hesitantly reaching for Fu Yanhuai’s fingers. "I’ll definitely try my best to take good care of them."

Lu Yao looked up, his eyes filled with nervous hope as he made his promise.

Fu Yanhuai was silent for a moment before running a hand through Lu Yao’s hair.

"Alright."

Less than a month later, Lu Yao found himself back at the private hospital affiliated with the Fu family. The same beta female doctor from before performed his examination.

After reviewing Lu Yao’s latest pheromone readings, Dr. He had him lie down for an imaging scan.

Only when the machine detected signs of life did Dr. He finally express surprise. "An underdeveloped reproductive cavity wouldn’t choose to support a pregnancy—the body’s protective mechanisms ensure pregnancy only occurs at the right time. The probability is extremely low. Still, congratulations to Mr. Fu and Mr. Lu. The gestational sac already shows fetal development."

Though Dr. He extended her congratulations, her expression remained grave. She looked at Fu Yanhuai, waiting for him to speak.

Lu Yao gazed intently at the imaging screen, his face filled with unadulterated joy and tenderness. By contrast, Fu Yanhuai showed no reaction at all.

Fu Yanhuai withdrew his gaze and turned to ask Dr. He, "Is the fetus developing normally?"

Dr. He replied in a low voice, "Mr. Lu hasn't been resting well recently. The fetal echo frequency in the reproductive cavity is unstable, showing slight signs of threatened miscarriage. You should maintain some distance from Mr. Lu. During pregnancy, pheromone levels can fluctuate, so intimate contact and temporary markings should be avoided in the first trimester."

Dr. He’s words were tactful, but the underlying issue was that Fu Yanhuai had recently introduced too much S-class pheromone through temporary markings. The fetus naturally needed to absorb Lu Yao's pheromones, but the excessive alpha pheromones had made his already unstable glands even more fragile.

The conversation between the doctor and Fu Yanhuai drew Lu Yao's attention away from the screen. Fu Yanhuai hadn’t expected temporary markings to have such an effect. He frowned, pausing briefly before saying, "Alright, I understand."

Only after confirming Fu Yanhuai’s attitude did Dr. He step forward to advise Lu Yao, "Please make sure to rest in bed these next few days. Avoid lifting heavy objects or overexerting yourself. I’ll prescribe some prenatal supplements and vitamins—remember to take them on time."

The instrument had already been removed from Lu Yao’s abdomen, but he couldn’t help glancing once more at the now-darkened screen.

Sitting up from the bed, Lu Yao reached down to discreetly touch his belly. "I’ll take them on time."

He sat at the edge of the bed, dazedly watching as the doctor went over other precautions with Fu Yanhuai. The scene felt surreal, as if it existed only in his imagination.

Lowering his head, Lu Yao stared at his abdomen, momentarily lost in thought.

The baby had looked like a tiny bubble on the screen—how magical.

The entire examination process didn’t take too long. By the time Lu Yao was back in the car heading home, he was still feeling dazed.

"Don’t overthink it."

Noticing Lu Yao’s hands were cold, Fu Yanhuai adjusted the AC. "Since the doctor said you need bed rest, take it easy at home for a few days."

This time, Lu Yao couldn’t bring himself to request more time off. Worried about the baby’s condition, he came back to himself and nodded. "Alright, I’ll ask Shiyue for some time off."

Yet, he still felt uneasy. Though Fu Yanhuai hadn’t shown resistance, Lu Yao still couldn’t fully calm down.

Gathering his courage, Lu Yao leaned closer. "Will you come with me to the next prenatal check-up?"

He didn’t truly need Fu Yanhuai’s company—he just wanted reassurance.

"Of course," Fu Yanhuai looked into his eyes. "If you want this child, then so do I."

Releasing pheromones to soothe the unsettled omega in early pregnancy, Fu Yanhuai finally grounded Lu Yao back to reality.

Lu Yao smiled with sweet anticipation. "They’re going to be so adorable."

If the baby looked like Fu Yanhuai, they’d surely be beautiful.

"Mhm." Fu Yanhuai let Lu Yao lean against him. "Let the housekeeper know what you'd like to eat. I still have work to finish at the office, so I’ll be home late tonight. Don’t wait for me downstairs—just sleep if you’re tired."

On the first day of confirming the pregnancy, Fu Yanhuai couldn’t stay by his side. Lu Yao felt disappointed, but work came first. Fu Yanhuai had always been busy—Lu Yao understood.

"Okay," he said softly. "Come home early."

The conversation ended with a quick peck before Fu Yanhuai sent Lu Yao home and left.

The housekeeper looked puzzled when he saw Lu Yao return alone. "Where’s Mr. Fu?"

"He went back to work."

Finally fully accepting his pregnancy, Lu Yao was visibly excited.

The housekeeper quickly asked, "And you…?"

Lu Yao replied, equal parts excited and shy, "I’m really pregnant."

This time, it was the housekeeper’s turn to freeze. Though he’d braced himself, he couldn’t help marveling. "I never thought I’d see the day Mr. Fu had a child."

It felt surreal—something so ordinary yet utterly unimaginable when it came to Fu Yanhuai.

In the end, the housekeeper could only chalk it up to the power of love. Quickly changing gears, he asked Lu Yao with concern, "Are you hungry? Would you like something to eat?"

Lu Yao hesitated. "A little, but I’m worried I might throw up."

"Then I’ll have the kitchen make something easy on your stomach," the housekeeper said promptly. "Go upstairs first—I’ll bring it to your room."

Remembering the doctor’s orders for bed rest, Lu Yao, uncharacteristically, didn’t refuse being pampered like this. "Thank you."

Vowing to himself that he’d start working hard again once he felt better, Lu Yao climbed into bed and sank down, exhausted.

So tired. Even though he’d done nothing, he was completely worn out.

To avoid falling asleep again, Lu Yao opened Xia Shiyue’s contact and sent a message.

"Shiyue, are you still at the shop? I’d like to take a week off. I just went for a check-up and found out I’m pregnant, but the fetus is a bit unstable. The doctor told me to rest in bed."

Two seconds after sending the message, Lu Yao’s screen lit up with an incoming call.

Staring at Xia Shiyue’s name, Lu Yao felt strangely guilty. Why did this feel like an ambush?