C17 Days Passed like Years

Huang Wenyu felt a twinge of alarm and quickly raised his hand to gently pat Lee Bingqian on the back, asking with concern, "Feeling nauseous again? Dizzy at all? Is there any discomfort? You really should take it easy instead of pushing yourself like this!"

Suddenly, Wenyu remembered that he needed to keep his emotions in check and avoid getting angry, a lesson he'd learned a few months back.

Realizing that his words had upset Bingqian, he rushed to apologize, "Please, don't be mad. I was just spouting nonsense. Pretend I was just blowing hot air."

Thankfully, Bingqian only dry heaved without actually throwing up. She patted her chest incredulously as she looked at Wenyu. Was the world turning upside down? Was it going to rain red tomorrow? They had bickered countless times, but this was the first time Wenyu had ever apologized!

Bingqian blinked, puzzled by Wenyu's sudden change of heart. He had been acting so strangely since he had gotten sick earlier.

While Bingqian was still trying to figure it out, Wenyu abruptly had the taxi pull over, and she followed him, bewildered, into a shoe store.

"Pick out a pair of flats; they're on me," Wenyu said, supporting Bingqian as they navigated the store.

Bingqian couldn't help but feel that Wenyu was overdoing it, treating her as if she were seriously ill and unable to walk.

With no other option but to follow Wenyu's lead, she turned her attention to the shoe racks. "What do you think of these?" Wenyu asked, pointing to a nearby pair. "They look like they'd be really comfortable."

Upon closer inspection, Bingqian burst into laughter. "Classic straight-guy taste. Sure, they might be comfy, but aren't these maternity shoes? Who wears these normally?"

Wenyu's mouth hung open for a second, but he decided to hold back the retort that was on the tip of his tongue.

Unaware of Wenyu's internal struggle, Bingqian quickly scanned the shelves and selected a simple pair of flats.

Huang Wenyu didn't even glance at the price before confidently swiping his card.

Watching Huang Wenyu walk away, Lee Bingqian nodded in satisfaction, feeling her esteem for him rise a few notches.

With her flat shoes on, Huang Wenyu no longer supported her as if she were gravely ill, yet he continued to hold her hand firmly.

He repeatedly cautioned her at each step. Lee Bingqian was baffled by his peculiar behavior. Even if it was an act, wasn't it overly dramatic and likely to arouse suspicion?

Lee Bingqian couldn't make heads or tails of it, but having promised to follow his commands unconditionally, she didn't pull away from Huang Wenyu's grasp and dutifully stowed her high heels in her bag.

Upon reaching the hospital, Lee Bingqian intended to visit the gastroenterology department, but Huang Wenyu, standing to the side, interjected, "Also hang a number for gynecology."

"Why the gynecology department?" Lee Bingqian inquired, perplexed.

Feeling a twinge of anxiety, Huang Wenyu averted his eyes from Lee Bingqian and told the medical staff, "No, please arrange a comprehensive physical examination for her."

"OK!" The medical staff member responded with a smile and a nod.

"What? A physical? Weren't we here for a stomach check? Why the sudden need for a full physical?" Lee Bingqian questioned, bewildered.

Clearing his throat, Huang Wenyu explained, "Diseases of the digestive tract, pharyngitis, even neurological issues could cause vomiting! To be safe, a full physical is best! This is an order, no questions allowed!"

With no room for argument, Lee Bingqian resigned herself to the unexpected full physical examination.

The medical staff pointed to a nearby sign and suggested, "Sir, the physical might take some time. You're welcome to wait in the lounge."

Huang Wenyu declined with a shake of his head, "No, I'll stay with her."

The medical staff gazed admiringly at Lee Bingqian and commented with a smile, "Ma'am, you're truly fortunate to have such a devoted boyfriend."

"Heh," Lee Bingqian laughed awkwardly.

After completing each examination, they proceeded to the gynecology department, where Huang Wenyu took a deep, nervous breath.

Watching Lee Bingqian enter the clinic, Huang Wenyu felt a surge of nervousness. He was deeply curious about what her plans might be once she learned the results of the examination.

Would she choose to keep the unexpected life that had resulted from that night's mistake? He feared she might not...

Huang Wenyu had kept his identity as the man from that night a secret from Lee Bingqian to avoid mutual embarrassment. Since she was unaware it was him, he had remained silent.

But now, he felt compelled to speak up. As a man, he knew he had to take responsibility.

Should the examination confirm his suspicions, he was prepared to come clean with Lee Bingqian. Regardless of the outcome, he would honor her decision about the future of their unborn child.

With each passing second, Huang Wenyu felt as if time was stretching on endlessly. He paced restlessly outside the door.

"Click."

At the sound of the door opening, Huang Wenyu halted and looked up eagerly. "How did it go? Can we get the examination results right away?"