“This matter is quite complicated,” Wen Ke’an pursed her lips and turned to look at him, “anyway, it’s just some misunderstandings.”
“Misunderstandings about us not being able to have children?”
Upon hearing Gu Ting’s words, Wen Ke’an widened her eyes slightly, cupped his face with her hands, and praised him earnestly, “You’re so smart!”
“………”
“Actually, I think I’m not that young anymore,” under the soft lighting, Wen Ke’an looked up into his eyes, “When will you give me…”
Gu Ting was momentarily stunned, then he deliberately smiled and asked, “Give you what?”
“Give me a…” Wen Ke’an stood on tiptoes, lightly kissed him, and whispered in his ear with a smile in her eyes, “Give me a baby that belongs to us.”
“……….”
Wen Ke’an now wakes up early every day to exercise and drinks some traditional Chinese medicine to condition her body. Her constitution is somewhat cold, making it not easy for her to conceive. To prepare for pregnancy, she drinks strange-tasting herbal medicine every day.
The first thing Gu Ting does every morning is to make her herbal medicine, then coax her to drink it after breakfast. Wen Ke’an likes sweet things, so Gu Ting has recently bought her various candies that she likes.
“Honey,” while eating, Wen Ke’an looked up at Gu Ting.
He had been up late the night before, so he was very tired. Wen Ke’an was also very sleepy, her voice soft and weak.
Gu Ting sat beside her and gently massaged her arm.
Knowing she wasn’t fully awake, Gu Ting softly coaxed, “Drink the medicine first, and then you can go back to bed, okay?”
Although a bit reluctant, Wen Ke’an obediently nodded slowly, “Mm.”
Since they decided to seriously prepare for pregnancy, Gu Ting had been increasingly indulgent, often exhausting her.
After finally finishing the medicine, Gu Ting took the dishes to the kitchen, cleaned up briefly, and came out to find her asleep on the sofa.
The sofa was large, and she curled up in a small corner like a kitten.
Gu Ting couldn’t help but smile, worried she might catch a cold, he walked over and picked her up.
Wen Ke’an wasn’t deeply asleep, and woke up as soon as Gu Ting lifted her.
Walking forward, Gu Ting looked down at her and said softly, “I’ll carry you back to the bedroom to sleep.”
Hearing this, Wen Ke’an suddenly became a bit more awake. She first looked at the window, then at Gu Ting, and said softly, “But it’s daytime.”
“……….”
Seeing Gu Ting remain silent, Wen Ke’an turned her head and buried her face in his chest, mumbling, “You don’t have to push so hard, I’m going to be exhausted.”
“………”
Gu Ting looked down at her for a while, then smiled and explained seriously, “I’m carrying you back to the bedroom for a nap.”
“………”
Wen Ke’an woke up and realized it was already 1 PM.
There was no one at home; Gu Ting had gone to the office but left her a note on the bedside table. He had prepared lunch for her and reminded her to heat it up before eating.
As Wen Ke’an finished washing up and was eating lunch, she received a call from Chu Han.
“An’an!”
“How is your preparation for pregnancy going?”
Chu Han had been abroad these past few days and had just returned yesterday.
While sipping porridge, Wen Ke’an replied, “Physically, I’m fine, but I have to drink a lot of extremely bitter traditional Chinese medicine every day.”
“I brought you back some delicious chocolates from abroad. I’ll bring them over to you tomorrow,” Chu Han said with a laugh.
Wen Ke’an loved all kinds of chocolates, and Gu Ting had stocked a lot of them in her snack cabinet.
“By the way, An’an, I’m also getting ready for pregnancy.”
Wen Ke’an paused upon hearing this. “Really?”
“Really!”
“You used to say you wanted to enjoy a few more years before having a baby. What changed your mind?” Wen Ke’an asked with a smile.
“I was just thinking, if both of us have babies around the same time, then our kids can grow up together as childhood friends!” Chu Han’s excitement grew as she spoke, “Best friends should experience pregnancy together!”
Chu Han’s words made Wen Ke’an laugh. Before Wen Ke’an could respond, Chu Han continued on the video call, “Also, my husband is getting older; he’s almost thirty. You know how older men tend to like kids more, haha.”
“Alright, if you need to go to the hospital for any checks, I’ll go with you.” Wen Ke’an offered.
Chu Han nodded, “Great!”
Apart from prepping for pregnancy at home, Wen Ke’an sometimes went out for work. The director of her last project liked her performance and often recommended her to other crews.
Wen Ke’an sometimes took on roles that interested her, mostly small roles, so the work wasn’t too exhausting and she didn’t need to stay constantly with the crew.
Her drama adaptation of her own novel had recently aired successfully. Unexpectedly, the low-budget web series became quite a hit with good ratings and a high level of discussion and engagement.
Wen Ke’an and Chu Han attended several press conferences with the crew. Despite their roles being minor, they left a deep impression on the audience. Wen Ke’an had a stunning appearance that outshined even the female lead, unexpectedly gaining her many fans.
Chu Han played a likable villain, a character that the audience found intriguing, leading to many discussions.
Just like that, the two of them experienced another surge in popularity.
This TV series adaptation is quite well-made, capturing a lot of details. Wen Ke’an rewatched the entire series from start to finish when she had nothing else to do at home.
Currently, the series hasn’t concluded, and Wen Ke’an’s appearances are still infrequent. However, whenever she appears, the bullet comments on the video increase significantly.
“Ahhhh, this actor is so beautiful! I totally stan her!!”
“Whoa, it’s my favorite influencer!! No wonder she hasn’t been updating her videos; she’s been filming!”
“An’an participated in a talent show before. I liked her so much back then!”
“Why aren’t you asleep yet?” Gu Ting suddenly walked into the room while Wen Ke’an was engrossed in reading the bullet comments. He had just taken a shower, and there was a towel draped over his shoulders.
“I’m catching up on the series,” Wen Ke’an smiled up at him.
The weather had been getting colder lately. Knowing she was afraid of the cold, Gu Ting had turned on the heater early. Now, despite the bitter wind outside, the house was as warm as summer.
Gu Ting dried his hair and had just lain down on the bed when the girl beside him scooted over.
Wen Ke’an rolled over, propped herself up on her elbows, and rested her face in her hands, tilting her head as she looked at him.
“What’s wrong?” Gu Ting softly asked, pinching her nose lightly.
“Why hasn’t our baby come yet?” Wen Ke’an asked in confusion.
They had gone for checkups numerous times, and both their bodies were healthy. Wen Ke’an’s issue with body cold had also improved significantly with traditional medicine.
Gu Ting had been diligent, but they still hadn’t conceived, which puzzled Wen Ke’an greatly.
Gu Ting patted her head and comforted her with a smile, “Maybe our baby is also waiting for the right moment.”
After the Lunar New Year, it snowed a few more times.
Since they got married, their home had been lively every New Year.
Wen Qiangguo and Liu Qing, as well as Qiao Shang’er and Gu Hao, would come to stay for a few days, making it particularly lively.
Wen Qiangguo and Gu Hao enjoyed exercising and running in the winter, and when they had free time, they’d play chess at home.
Liu Qing and Qiao Shang’er watched dramas and chatted in the living room.
“An’an, you’ve been trying for almost half a year. How come you’re not pregnant yet?” Liu Qing couldn’t help but ask as she sat with Wen Ke’an.
“I don’t know either,” Wen Ke’an replied helplessly.
“These things can’t be rushed. It will happen when it’s supposed to,” Qiao Shang’er said, cracking sunflower seeds as she spoke.
As soon as this sentence was spoken, Wen Ke’an frowned and suddenly felt a bit uncomfortable.
“What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?” Liu Qing immediately sensed her daughter’s discomfort. She quickly came over and patted Wen Ke’an’s back, asking softly.
“Is it because you’ve been drinking the traditional Chinese medicine again and it’s making you feel bad?” Qiao Shang’er hurriedly poured a cup of warm water for Wen Ke’an.
Wen Ke’an had not been used to the taste of a certain Chinese medicine, feeling bad every time she drank it.
After a while, Wen Ke’an stood up and said, “I need to go to the bathroom.”
She soon came out of the bathroom. Liu Qing saw that her face didn’t look right and quickly walked over to her side.
“Are you still feeling unwell? Should we go to the hospital?”
Wen Ke’an sighed and handed the white pregnancy test stick in her hand to Liu Qing.
Liu Qing received it, looked down at the two lines on it, and was momentarily stunned.
Qiao Shang’er also came over to have a look. Seeing the two lines, she got a bit excited too, “Ahhhhh, two lines! Two lines! You’re pregnant!!”
Wen Ke’an finally stopped pretending and felt particularly thrilled herself.
With only the three of them at home, Wen Ke’an thought for a moment and whispered to them, “Mom, don’t tell Gu Ting yet.”
“Today is his birthday. I want to surprise him tonight.”
“Hahahaha, got it, got it!” Liu Qing said with a smile.
After dinner in the evening, Wen Ke’an pulled Gu Ting out onto the balcony.
Liu Qing and Qiao Shang’er cooperated perfectly, not letting any hint slip. Now, only the two of them knew that Wen Ke’an was pregnant.
It was still snowing outside. Wen Ke’an looked up at him and smiled, “It’s your birthday, I have a gift for you.”
“What is it?” Gu Ting asked with some anticipation.
Wen Ke’an didn’t answer but took a step forward and just looked at him with a silly smile.
Gu Ting reached out to hold her hand, gazing down at her with a bit of amusement in his eyes, “You said it, tonight…”
Before he finished, Wen Ke’an interrupted him, “This gift is not me.”
She then looked down at her belly and said softly with a smile, “It’s it.”
Gu Ting was stunned for a moment, his gaze landing on her abdomen. He then heard her say joyfully, “Gu Ting, you’re going to be a dad.”
Author’s note: Gu Ting’s inner voice at this moment: Ahhhhhhhh, going to be a dad!
Currently planning to let An’an have the baby first, then arrange for a live stream and romance variety show!
