Qiao Shu: “…”
Gu Chenyan: “…”
Fang Zhouyou: “…”
Suddenly quiet.
Qiao Shu, who reacted, almost bit off his tongue. He blinked, feeling a bit embarrassed. But soon he felt that this question was also crucial.
When Zai Zai attends school in the future, he will be surrounded by children whose parents are predominantly mothers.
As the only father, Qiao Shu wondered if he would stand out like a lone blade of grass in a group of mothers.
No, no!
Obviously, dads are called dads!
Qiao Shu looked up at Gu Chenyan, asking with grievance and anticipation, “Can Zai Zai call me daddy in the future?”
Fang Zhouyou: “…”
“No…” No, the focus now isn’t on this.
Gu Chenyan was slightly stunned: “Yes.”
Qiao Shu smiled happily, “Yes! Let Zai Zai call me daddy and he can call you mommy.”
Fang Zhouyou couldn’t help but laugh.
Gu Chenyan: “…”
Gu Chenyan’s hand steadied. He gently rubbed Qiao Shu’s head and solemnly suggested, “Zai Zai can call me father.”
Qiao Shu was taken aback.
Then he suddenly realized, “Right.”
He chuckled foolishly, “It doesn’t have to be ‘mommy’; there’s also the title of ‘father’.”
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm.”
Fang Zhouyou on the side: “…”
“Oh, this is our Zai Zai.” Qiao Shu smiled foolishly, looking at the paper in his hand. He proudly pointed at the blurry image: “Isn’t he adorable?”
Gu Chenyan glanced at it and nodded seriously, “Yes, very adorable.”
Qiao Shu instantly became even happier.
Fang Zhouyou: “…”
Finally, Gu Chenyan turned to Fang Zhouyou and inquired: “Will pregnancy affect Qiao Shu’s health?”
The joyful Qiao Shu was stunned.
Fang Zhouyou rolled his eyes, amused that Gu Chenyan had finally remembered that he was a doctor. “Don’t worry. Although your husband is a man, his health is fine. It won’t affect him. However, you need to be careful in the first three months and avoid risky activities.” Like doing balcony play and such.
Gu Chenyan: “What specific precautions should I take?“
Fang Zhouyou: “I checked some news during the examination just now. There have been a few cases of men getting pregnant in our country. The pregnancy period is not much different from that of women, except that men can only choose cesarean section during childbirth.”
“But men are indeed different from women. You should pay more attention to your daily life. Don’t let your husband get tired. If he feels unwell, he should come to the hospital immediately. Also, he should come for regular check-ups…”
After giving many detailed instructions, he finally said: “My cousin, who is the head of obstetrics and gynecology, is on her way. Let’s wait for her to arrive and provide us with more expert advice.“
Fang Zhouyou jokingly remarked, “Of course, my previous advice was also highly professional.”
Fang Zhouyou: “This is just an extra precaution.“
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm.”
Gu Chenyan: “Thank you.”
Gu Chenyan turned to Qiao Shu and asked solemnly: “Qiao Shu, do you want to give birth?”
Qiao Shu: “Huh?”
Qiao Shu blinked and asked: “Why are you asking this?”
Qiao Shu: “Zai Zai is our child. So, of course, we have to have him.”
He chuckled foolishly, “Gu Chenyan, doesn’t this sound like winning the lottery?”
Gu Chenyan looked at him.
Qiao Shu said super proudly: “With so many gay couples, it’s just us who have Zai Zai!”
Gu Chenyan laughed helplessly.
Fang Zhouyou couldn’t help but laugh, too.
…
When they returned to Lanting, it was still Fang Zhouyou who drove. His car was still parked in Gu Chenyan’s yard.
Once they arrived at Lanting, he quickly left.
Gu Chenyan carefully carried Qiao Shu back to the house.
When Aunt Lan saw them return, with Qiao Shu being held by Gu Chenyan as they walked in, her heart skipped a beat. She hurried over, worriedly asking, “Madam, how are you?”
Qiao Shu chuckled foolishly.
Aunt Lan: “???”
Gu Chenyan: “He’s fine.”
Gu Chenyan: “The doctor advised physical cooling first. If the fever doesn’t subside by tomorrow, then we’ll use medication.”
Aunt Lan was puzzled, “Is it that troublesome?”
Aunt Lan: “I thought taking some medicine or getting a shot would be enough.”
Gu Chenyan: “The situation is different now.”
Aunt Lan: “???”
Qiao Shu smiled shyly, “Aunt Lan, I’m pregnant.”
Aunt Lan: “???”
Aunt Lan: “!!!!”
Aunt Lan was stunned in place.
However, the person who dropped the bombshell didn’t offer any explanation at all. Gu Chenyan said, “Aunt Lan, I’m taking Qiao Shu upstairs to change.“
Gu Chenyan: “For dinner tonight, please make something light.”
Aunt Lan stood there blankly, “Oh, okay.”
Gu Chenyan swiftly carried Qiao Shu upstairs, leaving Aunt Lan behind, and disappeared around the corner of the stairs.
Aunt Lan stood still for a while before stiffly turning her body and looking at Uncle Zhou nearby, “Old man, what did Madam just say?”
Aunt Lan: “It seems my ears aren’t that good?”
Uncle Zhou also looked dazed, “My ears don’t seem to be that good either.”
They glanced at each other.
Aunt Lan asked, “Pregnant?”
Uncle Zhou: “I heard that too.”
Aunt Lan: “…”
Uncle Zhou: “…”
Aunt Lan continued dazedly, “I’ll ask the Master when he comes down. No, I’ll go ask Xiao Fang first…”
Downstairs, Aunt Lan and Uncle Zhou were undergoing a paradigm shift, while upstairs, Gu Chenyan carefully laid Qiao Shu on the bed and then fetched a new blanket to cover him. “Let me help you freshen up.”
Qiao Shu smiled: “Okay.”
Gu Chenyan: “Good boy.”
Qiao Shu couldn’t suppress his laughter, still glowing with excitement after hitting the jackpot.
Qiao Shu: “I’m so happy.”
Gu Chenyan couldn’t help but smile at his partner’s joy.
He moved towards a corner and turned on the heater. He then proceeded to the bathroom to retrieve a basin and fill it with warm water.
Gu Chenyan said, “Lift your head.”
Qiao Shu obediently lifted his head.
Gu Chenyan gently wiped Qiao Shu’s face and behind his ears and neck.
“Raise your arms,” Gu Chenyan instructed.
Qiao Shu obediently raised his arms.
Gu Chenyan removed Qiao Shu’s clothes.
Despite the warmth of the room and the arrival of spring, Gu Chenyan remained concerned about Qiao Shu’s well-being. He diligently wiped every inch of Qiao Shu’s body with a heated towel, carefully ensuring his comfort and cleanliness.
After wiping his upper body, Gu Chenyan helped Qiao Shu put on pajamas. “Lean on me.”
Qiao Shu: “Okay.”
His legs were also carefully wiped.
Gu Chenyan laid Qiao Shu back on the bed, went to pour some water, and then returned.
Qiao Shu reached out to him.
Gu Chenyan readily lifted the blanket, slipped under it, and embraced Qiao Shu.
Qiao Shu chuckled, “Hehe.”
Gu Chenyan chuckled softly, too.
The two of them laughed for a while. Qiao Shu, feeling uncertain, touched his belly, “Gu Chenyan, I’m not dreaming again today, am I?”
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm.”
Gu Chenyan: “Not a dream.”
Qiao Shu looked up at Gu Chenyan, “So I’m really pregnant?”
Gu Chenyan: “Yes.”
Gu Chenyan: “Are you afraid?”
Qiao Shu: “Not at all.”
Qiao Shu: “This is a gift from heaven.”
Qiao Shu: “Zai Zai?”
Qiao Shu: “Zai Zai!”
Qiao Shu: “We have Zai Zai, hahaha!”
Qiao Shu’s happy expression was now rosy, far from the tired and weak appearance from earlier in the morning when he fell ill.
With an amused grin, he repeatedly touched his belly and glanced towards Gu Chenyan.
He reveled in the moment, his laughter filling the air.
Qiao Shu: “Zai Zai.”
As Qiao Shu snuggled into Gu Chenyan’s embrace, he drifted off to sleep, a blissful smile adorning his face. Even in slumber, his lips remained curved in a joyful arc, and his hands protectively covered his belly.
Gu Chenyan gazed at the sleeping form in his arms, his heart overflowing with affection.
He gently tightened his embrace, then leaned down to kiss Qiao Shu’s forehead with the utmost tenderness.
Gu Chenyan: “You’ve worked hard.”
Gu Chenyan: “Little Mr. Qiao.”
Qiao Shu slept particularly soundly this time, without any dreams. When he was awakened, he was still in high spirits.
Gu Chenyan switched on the light and covered Qiao Shu with a thin jacket.
Qiao Shu: “What time is it?”
Gu Chenyan: “Six o’clock.”
Qiao Shu blinked, “Ah?”
Qiao Shu: “It’s already so late?”
“Does that mean it’s time for dinner?” He licked his lips hungrily.
Having skipped breakfast and had a meager lunch, Qiao Shu’s thoughts now turned to the roasted suckling pig he had dreamt of the previous night.
He licked his lips, craving meat.
Qiao Shu: “Do you know what dishes we’ll have tonight? Will there be roasted suckling pig?”
Gu Chenyan: “…”
Gu Chenyan: “No.”
“Ah.” Qiao Shu sounded disappointed, then persisted, “Will there be crispy pork?”
Gu Chenyan: “No.”
Qiao Shu felt even more disappointed, “Then what will we have tonight?”
Gu Chenyan buttoned up Qiao Shu’s jacket and rubbed his head helplessly, “You forgot? The doctor said it’s best to eat light when the fever hasn’t completely subsided. Be good. We’ll cook those for you tomorrow when the fever is gone, okay?”
Qiao Shu reluctantly agreed, “Okay.”
“Good,” said Gu Chenyan. “Let’s go get dinner.”
Qiao Shu stopped him, “Wait!”
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm?”
Qiao Shu looked at his belly, “Gu Chenyan, am I really pregnant? I wasn’t dreaming this afternoon when I napped, right?”
He murmured, “I’ve been having quite a lot of dreams lately.”
Gu Chenyan assured him, “It’s not a dream.”
Qiao Shu: “Ah?”
Gu Chenyan’s voice softened, “My Little Mr. Qiao is really pregnant.”
Gu Chenyan: “A two-month-old baby.”
Gu Chenyan: “Very cute.”
Qiao Shu immediately burst into silly laughter, “Really?”
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm.”
Qiao Shu blinked and asked, “So, who’s cuter, me or Zai Zai?”
Gu Chenyan was momentarily stunned.
Qiao Shu urged him, “Hurry up and say!”
Gu Chenyan thought for a moment and said, “The cute Zai Zai was conceived by the cute Little Mr. Qiao. So, it must be Little Mr. Qiao who is cuter because only he could conceive such a cute Zai Zai.”
Qiao Shu laughed: “Haha.”
Qiao Shu: “Hahaha.”
Gu Chenyan: “What’s so funny?”
Qiao Shu covered his mouth, “Mr. Gu is getting better at talking. So sweet.”
Qiao Shu: “Little Mr. Qiao likes it.”
Gu Chenyan chuckled.
Gu Chenyan: “Shall we go downstairs for dinner?”
Qiao Shu: “Yes!”
He reached out, acting cute, “Cute Little Mr. Qiao wants Mr. Gu to hold him.”
Gu Chenyan: “Okay.”
He reached out and lifted Qiao Shu from the bed into his arms, then walked out. When they reached the stairs, Qiao Shu pushed Gu Chenyan’s chest shyly, “This is far enough.”
Gu Chenyan: “You’re being shy.”
Qiao Shu: “Put me down.”
Gu Chenyan obediently set Qiao Shu down, then reached out and held Qiao Shu’s hand.
Qiao Shu smiled sweetly.
The two of them walked downstairs hand in hand. As they walked, Qiao Shu unconsciously placed his hand over his belly while Gu Chenyan placed one hand on Qiao Shu’s lower back.
Downstairs.
Aunt Lan and Uncle Zhou occasionally looked up at the stairs, excited and anxious.
In the afternoon, Aunt Lan called Fang Zhouyou and learned from him that Qiao Shu was indeed pregnant as a man. After the initial shock, they both experienced a prolonged period of confusion.
Once they had fully processed the unexpected news, they were overcome with joy and excitement.
Madam was really pregnant!
Pregnant!
The master was going to be a father!
The people downstairs were thrilled for a while. They would have rushed upstairs to see Qiao Shu immediately if they weren’t worried about disturbing him, as he wasn’t feeling well.
Because of this, Aunt Lan was busy preparing dinner for that evening.
She started preparing dinner early because she knew Qiao Shu preferred bold flavors and disliked bland food. Afraid of disappointing Qiao Shu, she consulted numerous recipes and sought advice from her sisters on preparing nutritious and delectable meals for expecting “mothers”.
Qiao Shu and Gu Chenyan rounded the corner, appearing in Aunt Lan and Uncle Zhou’s sight.
Aunt Lan immediately smiled excitedly, “Madam, take your time. How are you feeling? Are you feeling better?”
Uncle Zhou quickly pulled out the chair Qiao Shu usually sat in.
Qiao Shu: “…”
He smiled shyly, “I’m not uncomfortable anymore.”
Gu Chenyan helped Qiao Shu sit down.
Aunt Lan had already set the table. She pushed several dishes in front of Qiao Shu, saying, “Madam, please try these dishes. They are not only nutritious but also delicious. Try them and see if you like them. If you do, I’ll make them again for you tomorrow.”
Qiao Shu: “Hmm.”
Aunt Lan’s cooking skills were quite good. Although she was trying out new recipes, the dishes were still delicious. This pleasantly surprised Qiao Shu, who had thought he would only have plain congee tonight.
So he still ended up eating four bowls of rice.
Aunt Lan was overjoyed, “Eat more, eat more. It’ll make you stronger.”
After finishing the meal, Uncle Zhou was tasked by Aunt Lan to clear the table. She then pulled Gu Chenyan aside.
Qiao Shu: “???”
In the corner.
Aunt Lan earnestly advised Gu Chenyan, “Madam is pregnant. So please bear with it during this time.”
Gu Chenyan: “…”
Aunt Lan continued, “Just endure for the first few months…”
They quickly returned.
Gu Chenyan took Qiao Shu for a walk outside.
Qiao Shu looked up at Gu Chenyan with a puzzled expression: “What did Aunt Lan say to you just now?”
Gu Chenyan: “…”
Qiao Shu: “??”
Gu Chenyan: “Aunt Lan asked me not to exhaust you.”
Qiao Shu: “Huh?”
“Exhaust me? But you haven’t exhausted me.”
After saying this, Qiao Shu suddenly realized something and then his whole face turned red.
Gu Chenyan: “Got it?”
Qiao Shu nodded shyly, “Hmm.”
The two walked quietly for a while, and then Qiao Shu suddenly tugged at Gu Chenyan’s sleeve with a hint of grievance.
Gu Chenyan lowered his head.
Qiao Shu, with puppy eyes, asked, “Um, can we still, you know, do that?”
Gu Chenyan was taken aback.
Then he chuckled.
With a gentle pat on Qiao Shu’s hair, he leaned in close to whisper in Qiao Shu’s ear. His warm breath brushed against Qiao Shu’s earlobe, sending a shiver of heat down his spine and painting a rosy flush across his cheeks.
Gu Chenyan: “Not in the first few months.”
Gu Chenyan: “Can you endure?”
Qiao Shu: “…”
Gu Chenyan chuckled softly, “Do you like it a lot?”
Blushing, Qiao Shu turned his head away, “I don’t like it at all.”
Back in the room, Qiao Shu suddenly took out his phone with excitement and posted a lottery draw on his social media.
Fans and shippers responded swiftly.
【Qiao Qiao, why are you suddenly holding a lottery today?】
【Qiao Qiao, did something really exciting happen? You seem like you’re about to jump through the ceiling from your words.】
Qiao Shu replied happily.
【Qiao Shu V: It’s not just jumping through the ceiling, it’s jumping to the sky! Hehe, I hit the jackpot today! A super huge prize!】
Fans:
【What prize?】
【Did Qiao Qiao buy a lottery ticket?】
【Did President Gu give Qiao Qiao a gift?】
【Report! President Gu next door is also holding a lottery! Following the super expensive phone last time, this time, it’s a computer from the Gu Group! Worth 18888!】
【Report! It’s also 1314 units!】
【Sisters, let’s go!】
【Qiao Qiao, I’ll be back later!】
Qiao Shu: “…”
He clicked on Gu Chenyan’s Weibo and indeed saw that Gu Chenyan had also posted a lottery draw, less than two minutes after he did.
【Qiao Qiao’s Mr. Gu V: Good news at home. Giving away 1314 units of G502 computers…】
Qiao Shu smiled and clicked the like button on the lottery post, then left a separate comment.
【Qiao Shu V: Why are you holding a lottery too?】
Gu Chenyan replied promptly.
【Qiao Qiao’s Mr. Gu V: Saw you started one, so I started one too.】
【Qiao Shu V: Aren’t you supposed to be working?】
【Qiao Qiao’s Mr. Gu V: I set up special alerts.】
【Qiao Shu V: Busy or not…】
The two of them chatted away under the Weibo post as if no one else was around, causing fans to squeal with sugar overload.
At some point, Zhou Yanqing also joined in.
【Zhou Yanqing V: !!! Woof! I’m choking on dog food. Neither of you is innocent!】
【Qiao Qiao’s Mr. Gu V: Can Mr. Qiao Shu come over and keep me company?】
【Qiao Shu V: Sure.】
Qiao Shu happily jumped off the bed, ready to run to the study. But after taking a step, he remembered the little one in his belly.
So Qiao Shu slowed down his pace.
In the study.
After impulsively calling Qiao Shu over, Gu Chenyan thought for a moment and then got up to drag a small sofa next to him.
One person worked while the other lounged comfortably on the sofa, occasionally glancing at the seriously working Gu Chenyan before diving back into the #GuQiao# CP fan discussions.
【Ahhh! Why is this CP so sweet! Sugar levels are off the charts today! I have no regrets! By the way, what prize did Qiao Qiao win?】
【President Gu said there’s good news at home.】
【Sisters, come see if this is President Gu and Qiao Qiao? (Photo)】
Qiao Shu clicked on it curiously.
The photo seemed hurriedly taken, capturing only the back of a man and the blanket he was holding, with a little head peeking out from the blanket.
Qiao Shu: “…”
This was the photo taken in the afternoon when Gu Chenyan carried him to the hospital. Judging from the background, it should be the moment when Gu Chenyan carried him into Fang Zhouyou’s office.
【Ahhh! That silhouette is definitely him! Absolutely President Gu!】
【That’s Qiao Qiao’s forehead! Even if it turns to ash, I’d recognize it!】
【Hospital?】
【Is Qiao Shu sick?】
【Probably not, Qiao Qiao and President Gu were just happily doing a lottery.】
…
Various speculations can be seen in the discussion.
Qiao Shu smiled cunningly, knowing they couldn’t possibly guess the reason and outcome of going to the hospital.
He refreshed the comments.
【Hahaha, maybe Qiao Qiao is pregnant with a little one (dog head)】
【Sister, your comment makes perfect sense instantly (dog head)】
…
Qiao Shu: “…”
He silently liked one of the comments.
The fan discussions exploded instantly.
About a week passed since Qiao Shu’s pregnancy news, and the excitement at home had cooled down.
At this time, Qiao Shu’s new agent, Xuan Mingyong, finally finished handling all the matters at hand and officially started working.
Xuan Mingyong: “What?”
Xuan Mingyong: “Stop working for a year?”
Sitting opposite Xuan Mingyong, Qiao Shu nodded: “Yes, I’m sorry. Due to health reasons, I can’t continue working for this year.”
Xuan Mingyong looked at Qiao Shu’s healthy and rosy complexion, and asked suspiciously: “May I ask, about your health…”
Qiao Shu blushed and smiled shyly.
Xuan Mingyong: “???”
Qiao Shu: “I’m pregnant.”
Xuan Mingyong: “So it’s pregnancy.”
Xuan Mingyong: “What! Pregnant?”
Xuan Mingyong was silent for a while. After confirming that Qiao Shu was not joking, he curiously glanced at Qiao Shu’s belly from time to time.
Pregnant!
A man is pregnant!
Finally, he calmed down. Taking a deep breath, he regained his composure as a top agent and asked: “So, are you not going to record ‘Working People, Working Spirit’?”
Qiao Shu hesitated for a moment.
Knock, knock
The office door was knocked and then pushed open. A serious-looking Gu Chenyan, dressed in a suit, strode in with long strides. He sat down beside Qiao Shu, his serious demeanor instantly turning gentle. “Why isn’t the discussion over yet?”
Xuan Mingyong immediately stood up respectfully and said, “Mr. Gu.”
Gu Chenyan nodded.
Then he withdrew his gaze and looked back at Qiao Shu.
Qiao Shu hesitated for a moment but still candidly said to Gu Chenyan, “I previously signed up for a variety show called ‘Working People, Working Soul’. I want to participate.”
Gu Chenyan was taken aback.
He gently asked, “You really want to go?”
Qiao Shu nodded, “Yes.”
Gu Chenyan: “Then let’s ask the doctor together. If the doctor thinks it’s okay, we’ll participate, alright?”
Qiao Shu smiled, “Okay.”
He affectionately hugged Gu Chenyan’s arm and said sweetly, “Mr. Gu, you’re the best.”
Xuan Mingyong on the opposite side secretly marveled at this sight. Was this the business legend known as the “Living King of Hell”, Gu Chenyan?
He stole glances at the two and couldn’t help but look at Qiao Shu’s belly.
Xuan Mingyong: “…”
The Living King of Hell truly lived up to his reputation. He was indeed extraordinary, able to even impregnate a man’s belly!
Inhuman indeed!
Terrifying!
So terrifying!
Gu Chenyan immediately called Fang Zhouyou’s cousin.
Gu Chenyan: “Yes, he wants to participate in a variety show. What’s the intensity of the show?”
Gu Chenyan glanced at Xuan Mingyong.
Xuan Mingyong immediately understood and pulled out the details from the file regarding the process and approximate script of “Working People, Working Spirit”.
Gu Chenyan: “Is this level of intensity acceptable?”
Gu Chenyan: “Okay.”
Gu Chenyan: “Understood.”
Gu Chenyan: “There’s one more thing I’d like to trouble you with.”
Gu Chenyan: “If you have time, could you please accompany the team, or help me choose an experienced obstetrician and gynecologist? I’m a bit worried.”
Gu Chenyan: “Alright, I’ll take care of it.”
The call ended.
Qiao Shu looked at Gu Chenyan eagerly, “Can I go?”
Gu Chenyan nodded.
“Yes!” Qiao Shu immediately hugged Gu Chenyan excitedly, planting a kiss on Gu Chenyan’s lips in excitement.
Qiao Shu: “You’re the best!”
Gu Chenyan chuckled.
Across the table, Xuan Mingyong: “…”
After a while, they both remembered Xuan Mingyong’s presence. Qiao Shu lowered his head somewhat embarrassedly.
Gu Chenyan remained calm. He turned to Xuan Mingyong and asked, “When does the variety show start recording?”
Xuan Mingyong immediately straightened his back. “It starts after May Day,” he paused, “There are still ten days until the recording begins.”
Xuan Mingyong: “Don’t worry, I will accompany Mr. Qiao throughout the whole process. I’ve done some research on this program, and it has great potential to be popular. While I can’t guarantee that Mr. Qiao’s participation will cause a huge sensation, it will definitely generate some buzz. You can rest assured.”
Gu Chenyan nodded.
After a pause, he suddenly said, “Contact the production team for me.”
Xuan Mingyong: “???”
Qiao Shu turned his head: “???”
Gu Chenyan continued, “Tell the production team that I will also participate. Money is not an issue.”
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