MMJWQC Chapter 19

Translator: Moonlit

Editor: kiki

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The recording of the third episode of “Coincidentally, I Like You Too” continued with Chu Ruochun once again obtaining several stamps, sealing his victory in a dominating fashion.

After the recording ended, the director came out and jokingly claimed that he hadn’t secretly provided answers to Chu Ruochun. This had already become a running joke on the show.

In this third episode, the main theme was the male contestants creating small gifts for the female contestants, and the female contestants choosing the gifts they liked the most. They would then go on a date with the male contestant who made that particular gift. The episode was filled with joy, sweetness, and some awkward moments, making it quite entertaining.

As usual, all eyes were on Feng Qi, who had finally managed to connect with a pair that was very obviously meant to be together.

In this episode, not all three male contestants decisively chose Female Contestant Three. One of them decided to go on a date with her, while the other two still voted for her.

Chu Ruochun, in this episode, contributed quite a few classic quotes, mainly targeting Female Contestant Three. During the date, he had predicted that she would definitely bring an umbrella and would be reluctant to stand in the sun.

Apart from Feng Qi, the other guests found his guess quite absurd. However, after the video was played, it turned out that Female Contestant Three really refused to expose herself to the sun. She was covered from head to toe, wearing a hat, long-sleeved clothes, and pants, leaving only her long, straight black hair exposed to the air.

On such a hot day, it was suffocating to watch. Wasn’t she feeling hot?

Wei Su decided to tease Chu Ruochun and asked him, “Do you know why she’s doing this?”

Chu Ruochun replied nonchalantly, “Because she’s afraid of getting sunburned. Paper people can’t get wet or exposed to sunlight.”

There was a misunderstanding about what Chu Ruochun meant. He Yanlang said, “Well, you’re right. Female Contestant Three looks like a classical beauty, and she does have that ethereal quality. She does resemble a paper person in a way, and she’s actually quite good-looking.”

Surprisingly, Feng Qi understood what Chu Ruochun meant about the “paper person” without any need for further explanation. However, he chose not to reinforce Chu Ruochun’s mystical persona and remained silent.

However, although Feng Qi didn’t want to magnify Chu Ruochun’s character, his friend Lu Ming did.

He had told Lu Ming several times in the morning to believe in science and not be deceived by superstition. However, Lu Ming didn’t listen and believed that Chu Ruochun’s previous prediction was incredibly accurate. He didn’t even need to make calculations; he just glanced at someone and knew something was amiss.

Chu Ruochun removed his makeup and came out. Lu Ming warmly greeted him, leaving He Yanlang, who had fallen behind, somewhat surprised.

He Yanlang couldn’t help but think that even if Chu Ruochun wasn’t famous, there was a powerful benefactor backing him up. He couldn’t afford to provoke such a person.

Wei Su, on the other hand, had a look of disdain on her face. She secretly sneered and thought that Chu Ruochun must have some sort of deal with the Lu family’s young master. Was the Qingju Company involved in shady business deals? Fortunately, she hadn’t joined that company.

The fact that Feng Qi and Lu Ming were friends was widely known within their circle. That explained why Feng Qi had been mocking Chu Ruochun throughout the show. It seemed that Chu Ruochun had been brought onto the show by Lu Ming, allowing him to ride the coattails of a newcomer to boost his own popularity.

People couldn’t decide whether to envy or be jealous of him.

Chu Ruochun didn’t care about how others perceived him.

Lu Ming was very friendly and had lunch with Chu Ruochun and Feng Qi. Later, he planned to discuss some matters with Chu Ruochun. He knew that Feng Qi didn’t like them getting into feudal superstitions, given his own background in a family rooted in such beliefs.

“Are you free this afternoon?” Lu Ming looked at Feng Qi, who casually got into his car. “Why did you get into my car? Where’s your car?”

“My assistant took my car, and I don’t have anything else to do this afternoon,” Feng Qi said, a bit wary as he glanced at Chu Ruochun.

Lu Ming didn’t understand why Feng Qi had suddenly changed his usual habit of avoiding crowds.

“I thought you wouldn’t be interested in the discussion we’re going to have,” Lu Ming said.

Feng Qi replied, “Can’t I listen?”

Lu Ming said, “Well, you can listen.”

Feng Qi persisted and sat in the back seat without any intention of changing his position. “If I can listen, why can’t I come along?”

“Fine then,” Lu Ming gave in.

Chu Ruochun followed suit and got into the car, smiling as he looked at Feng Qi. “Is Feng ge interested in metaphysics now?”

“I’m just here to see how you plan to fool my foolish friend,” Feng Qi replied. It was clear that he believed Lu Ming had been duped and was on his way to give money to Chu Ruochun. He just wanted his friend to cut his losses in time.

“Mr. Lu just took my words to heart, Feng ge,” Chu Ruochun said. Then he turned to Lu Ming, who was driving. “But it’s not Mr. Lu who’s in trouble; it’s his family.”

As soon as Chu Ruochun mentioned this, Lu Ming sighed. Feng Qi had promised not to question Chu Ruochun’s statements too easily to Lu Ming. He also refrained from using his scientific explanations this time. However, he wasn’t sure who was in trouble. Was Chu Ruochun using his persuasive skills again?

In reality, Lu Ming was not a fool. Instead of directly mentioning who was in trouble, he asked Chu Ruochun, “Is there any way to solve it?”

Chu Ruochun replied, “It depends on whether you want to address the root cause or just deal with the current issue.”

Lu Ming asked, “Is it that complicated? He’s just… not in good health.”

Chu Ruochun didn’t hide anything from him. “Do you think it’s a problem with the house he lives in?”

Lu Ming hesitated for a moment. “Isn’t it?”

Chu Ruochun chuckled lightly, realizing that he had the upper hand in this matter. “Ah, it’s not.”

While Feng Qi didn’t understand the situation, he was also curious about what would happen next.

Thirty minutes later, Lu Ming, accompanied by Chu Ruochun and Feng Qi, arrived at the current residence of Lu Qing. The door was opened by an attractive woman who bore some resemblance to Lu Ming.

Lu Ming introduced her, saying, “This is my sister, Lu Jie.”

Lu Jie was sharp and composed, and her eyes had a certain keenness when assessing people. She noticed Feng Qi and the younger, unfamiliar face of Chu Ruochun and assumed the latter was a friend of Lu Qing.

Lu Jie wasn’t overly warm; she appeared somewhat weary. “Is he a friend of Qingqing?”

Chu Ruochun nodded towards her. “Sort of. Hello.”

“Hello.” She turned her attention to Feng Qi and became more enthusiastic. “Why, Feng Ge, you’re here? Would you like something to drink? I’ll go get it.”

However, Lu Ming asked Chu Ruochun, “What would you like to drink?”

Chu Ruochun replied, “Please give me a cup of warm water. Thank you.”

The three entered the house, but Chu Ruochun didn’t pay much attention to the layout. Instead, he asked Lu Ming, “I’d like to see Lu Qing.”

Lu Jie stopped them, saying, “Qingqing is in a bad mood right now. Please don’t go in.”

“It’s okay,” Chu Ruochun spoke in his usual calm and gentle manner, which had a soothing effect on people.

“In that case, I’ll take you to see him.”

“Let’s go.”

Feng Qi followed along.

In fact, Lu Qing had known Feng Qi for a longer time. In a previous episode of “Nothing is Impossible,” Lu Qing was supposed to bring Lu Ming, his brother, as a guest. However, circumstances changed, with Chu Ruochun appearing on the romance deduction show, and Lu Qing getting involved in commercials and acting, leading to no further interaction with Chu Ruochun’s career path.

Although Lu Qing didn’t debut through 991, the program had already recorded several episodes, and those who were supposed to shine did shine. Moreover, Lu Qing was already the most talked-about figure on the show, gathering a strong fanbase. Backed by the Lu family, he had resources at his disposal, making him a force to be reckoned with.

During his previous appearances on variety shows, although Lu Qing’s popularity wasn’t as high as Chu Ruochun’s, he still made it to the trending topics, even if he was overshadowed by the prominent figures of that time, Feng Qi and Jiang Zirong.

Lu Ming asked Chu Ruochun, “Don’t you want to check if there’s anything wrong with this house?”

Chu Ruochun replied, “There’s nothing wrong with the house; it’s very clean.”

Feng Qi, however, remembered it quite clearly. “Last time, you said it was Lu Ming’s other house.”

Chu Ruochun responded, “It can also refer to the person living in the house.”

Feng Qi sighed internally, realizing there was no point in arguing with the master of deception.

Lu Ming then explained, “I don’t know exactly what happened, but Qingqing has refused to take on any work these past few days. He just stays in his room, draws the curtains, and sleeps all day. His manager couldn’t reach him, and he wasn’t eating or drinking. My sister and I were very worried, but we didn’t know what to do. I know you had a fight, but I hope you can overlook that and help.”

Chu Ruochun nodded and said, “Don’t mention it. I’m not so petty.”

The apartment where Lu Qing lived was a large single-level space, over 300 square meters. While the interior design was simple, it exuded luxury in every detail, clearly reflecting affluence.

Standing in front of Lu Qing’s door, the three of them watched as Lu Ming was about to use the keys to enter, but Chu Ruochun stopped him and said, “Let me do it.”

Lu Ming handed him the keys, but Chu Ruochun didn’t take them. Instead, he placed his hand on the door.

Click. The door opened automatically.

This move left even Feng Qi speechless. He couldn’t argue with science about this.

They realized that Lu Qing had opened the door, not Chu Ruochun having any special door-opening abilities. It was because Chu Ruochun had guessed that Lu Qing would be the one to open it.

Feng Qi thought to himself, nearly falling for it again.

At this moment, Lu Qing’s face was partially hidden in the dimly lit room as he said, “Don’t come in and disturb me!”

Lu Ming was concerned for his brother, “Qingqing, you haven’t eaten anything for two days. Would you like to eat something? I just smelled that sis made your favorite vegetable and lean meat porridge. Please eat something; if you don’t eat, your body won’t be able to handle it!”

Lu Qing, however, sounded despondent, “I won’t eat! Leave me alone!”

Chu Ruochun had only met Lu Qing twice before. It seemed that his family background had made him somewhat proud and prone to having a spoiled attitude.

Lu Ming asked, “What’s wrong with you, after all?”

Lu Qing replied, “I’m fine!”

Lu Ming looked at Chu Ruochun for help. He really didn’t know what to do. Suddenly, Lu Qing refused to leave the house or eat, became sensitive to the cold, and was even photosensitive.

Chu Ruochun pushed the door, catching Lu Qing inside off guard. Lu Qing stumbled backward a few steps, almost falling. However, he didn’t actually fall. He thought his brother was the one coming to open the door because he was feeling a bit better, not as cold as before.

Chu Ruochun’s sudden move startled Lu Ming as well, and he quickly turned on the lights to check on Lu Qing’s condition.

“Please don’t turn on the lights!” Lu Qing shielded his eyes with his hands.

“If not the lights, then let’s open the curtains,” Chu Ruochun suggested.

“No!” Lu Qing gradually adjusted to the light and recognized Chu Ruochun. “Chu Ruochun? What are you doing here?” He remembered that during the last office meeting, this person had opposed the decisions made by their company.

“I’m not here for you to apologize,” Chu Ruochun replied. “Oh, by the way, you’ll have to thank me later.”

Lu Qing asked Lu Ming, “Brother, why did you bring him here?”

Lu Ming didn’t quite know how to explain. “Just to show you that something unusual is happening.”

Lu Qing, with his noticeably thinner face, questioned Lu Ming, “He’s neither a doctor nor my friend. Is he here to make me feel better physically or to improve my mood?”

Chu Ruochun, not offended by his words, sat casually on the sofa, appearing relaxed and unconcerned with Lu Qing’s remarks.

Lu Qing still wanted to chase him away, but Chu Ruochun’s next words froze him in place.

Chu Ruochun spoke slowly, “Being pregnant is tough, isn’t it? You’ve been to the hospital for check-ups, but they found nothing. Yet your symptoms are identical to pregnancy. You experience excessive sleepiness, morning sickness, and even leg cramps at night. You’re not eating or drinking to terminate this pregnancy, but it remains intact in your belly. You also feel cold and sensitive to light. Am I right?”

However, the most significant reactions came from Lu Ming and Lu Jie.

Lu Jie’s plate fell to the ground just like Lu Ming’s, and both struggled to believe it. “Pregnant!?”

Standing on the side, Feng Qi seemed surprisingly composed. Chu Ruochun dared to say anything, but when they looked at Lu Qing, he was sitting on the ground, entirely limp, clearly matching Chu Ruochun’s description.

Feng Qi wondered, “Can it be true? How can a man become pregnant? Don’t you need a uterus for that?”

Lu Jie stepped forward, staring at her younger brother’s gaunt face. “Is it… is it true?”

She had been by Lu Qing’s side these past few days and couldn’t have missed the noises from his room. He had been frequently vomiting, not because he refused to eat, but because he couldn’t keep anything down.

Lu Qing shook his head, lacking the arrogance he had shown earlier. “I don’t know.”

Chu Ruochun beckoned him, “Come here. Let me take a look.”

Lu Qing hesitated for a moment, unsure of what to do. Seeing that Lu Qing’s eyes lacked any vitality, Chu Ruochun decided to approach him himself. He squatted in front of Lu Qing and reached his hand towards his abdomen. This action startled Lu Qing, and he instinctively moved back a bit.

“What are you doing?” Lu Qing asked.

“Checking the fetus in your belly,” Chu Ruochun replied.

Feng Qi felt that Chu Ruochun’s words were becoming more and more absurd, yet at the same time, they seemed strangely plausible.

Lu Qing had initially wanted to refuse, but as Chu Ruochun’s hand touched his abdomen, he felt a warm sensation. He was on the verge of feeling so comfortable that he might moan aloud. It was strange, considering that his stomach had felt like it had an ice cube inside it every day. What had Chu Ruochun done to him?

Both Lu Ming and Lu Jie noticed that Chu Ruochun’s hand had barely touched Lu Qing’s belly for a moment before Lu Qing stopped resisting.

Lu Jie was quicker to accept this explanation than Lu Ming. She stammered, “W-what’s happening? Is he really pregnant? How did this happen?”

Lu Qing’s face turned pale as he struggled to answer, “I don’t know.”

Chu Ruochun’s earlier actions had already convinced him.

Unable to provide a clear answer, Chu Ruochun ventured with a chilling response, “Ghost fetus.”

The three of them, excluding Lu Qing, were shocked beyond belief.

Even Feng Qi couldn’t hide the astonishment on his face, as if he were listening to a ghost story. However, considering Lu Qing’s current condition, he couldn’t confidently determine whether Chu Ruochun was speaking the truth or not. Could it be that his father’s long-standing profession was, in fact, real?

Impossible!

Lu Ming’s voice trembled as he asked, “G-ghost fetus?”

Chu Ruochun said to Lu Qing, “You should sit on the sofa or the bed instead of on the floor. It will be more comfortable.”

Lu Qing indeed felt uncomfortable sitting on the floor, and it was quite chilly.

Lu Jie helped him to the sofa. He was extremely emaciated, and his cheekbones were prominent.

Finally, he regained some focus and asked, “How do I get rid of it?”

However, Lu Ming asked, “How did this happen?”

Chu Ruochun blinked and directed his question to Lu Qing, “What about your boyfriend?”

Lu Ming replied, “He doesn’t have a boyfriend. Qingqing likes girls.”

Chu Ruochun only looked at Lu Qing.

At this point, Lu Qing had nothing more to hide and admitted, “He said he went abroad.”

Lu Ming, who thought he understood his little brother well, was taken aback.

“The child is the responsibility of both parents, well, not exactly a person,” Chu Ruochun added after a moment of thought. “Seeing him, I might be able to figure out how to solve this.”

He looked at Lu Qing’s belly, and Lu Qing instinctively covered his own.

Lu Ming took a moment to catch up and asked, “Who is your boyfriend?”

Lu Qing decided not to hide anything anymore and opened his phone to show pictures to his older brother.

Lu Ming almost dropped Lu Qing’s phone, his face turning pale. Lu Jie took the phone from him and covered her mouth in shock.

Lu Qing covered his head, lost in thought.

Taking a quick glance, Feng Qi, with his good memory, recognized the person in the photo but couldn’t remember where he had seen them.

Lu Ming slumped on the sofa and sighed, “The old ancestral house.”

Now he finally understood what Chu Ruochun had meant by reminding him of the house. It wasn’t just any house; it was their ancestral home.

However, Lu Qing didn’t grasp his older brother’s meaning and asked, “What old ancestral house?”

Lu Ming chuckled bitterly, “You don’t go back to the old ancestral house, so you wouldn’t know. In the ancestral hall of the old house, there’s an ancient portrait left by our ancestors, along with a family rule that every generation of our Lu family must keep someone at the old house to maintain the ancestral worship.”

Chu Ruochun continued, “But your generation does not believe in these traditions, so no one has maintained the ancestral worship at the old house.”

Lu Ming nodded, “We only go back to pay respects to our ancestors on special occasions and gradually forgot the family rules.” He patted his forehead, “This shouldn’t have happened. Why didn’t he choose me?”

Chu Ruochun remarked, “He probably didn’t find you appealing.”

Lu Ming choked on his words, “…”

The atmosphere suddenly turned somewhat humorous.

Chu Ruochun turned to Lu Qing and said, “Your boyfriend is at the old house, he didn’t go abroad.”

Still in shock, Lu Qing was bewildered, “My boyfriend is no different from a regular person.”

Chu Ruochun asked him, “Has it been very cold at night recently? Even with the heating on at home, it doesn’t seem to help much.”

Lu Qing nodded.

Chu Ruochun said, “He came to find you and help nurture the fetus.”

Lu Qing: “…” The more he listened to Chu Ruochun, the more he felt like his worldview was crumbling.

The situation was worse than they had imagined.

Lu Ming asked, “Why?”

Chu Ruochun smiled, “You’ll have to ask that gentleman.”

Lu Ming said, “Can you come with us to the old house?”

Chu Ruochun replied, “Of course.” He turned to Lu Qing and said, “You should come along too.”

The three siblings of the Lu family were now quite perplexed. Lu Qing’s symptoms matched exactly with what Chu Ruochun had described, especially since no one had informed him of these details.

During this period, Lu Qing had been feeling physically uncomfortable and avoided sunlight entirely. Chu Ruochun added, “You should get him a black umbrella. The fetus has a strong yin energy.”

The Lu siblings exchanged bewildered glances.

Including Chu Ruochun and Feng Qi, there were five people in the car. Lu Ming had deliberately switched to a more spacious and comfortable business car.

The atmosphere inside the car was heavy.

As soon as Lu Qing got in, he chose to sit next to Chu Ruochun. He only felt warm when he was next to him.

He looked somewhat embarrassed as he glanced at Chu Ruochun. “Could you press on my belly again? I’m still too cold.”

Chu Ruochun didn’t press but instead took out a bright yellow talisman from his backpack. He used a brush to draw a symbol on it and handed it to Lu Qing.

“Keep this with you.”

“Thank you.” Lu Qing felt significantly warmer when he held the talisman.

“To be honest, this fetus is being nurtured quite well,” Chu Ruochun commented, with a touch of approval in his eyes.

This statement left everyone in the car unsure of how to respond.

After finishing the talisman, Chu Ruochun seemed a bit tired. He formed a hand seal, sat on the sofa, and closed his eyes.

Feng Qi remained mostly silent, observing Chu Ruochun. Meanwhile, Lu Jie kept checking on Lu Qing, asking if he felt any discomfort.

After a two-hour car journey, Chu Ruochun and the others arrived at the Lu family’s old house.

As they got out of the car, Chu Ruochun immediately sensed a strong Yin energy enveloping them!

In the next moment, a man dressed in a white suit opened the gate of the Lu family’s old house.

His dark, lifeless eyes fixed on Chu Ruochun, and he affirmed, “You’re a celestial master.”

Chu Ruochun showed no fear at all. He gently placed his hand on Lu Qing’s shoulder and cast a glance at his belly. “Shall we chat?”

The man: “…”

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