After Lin Fan's dejected figure disappeared at the door, the room fell into a dead silence again.
Gu Qingcheng still maintained her icy CEO demeanor, but her eyes were no longer cold; instead, they held a bewildered look after the initial shock.
A pregnancy pulse... Lin Fan's last words exploded in her mind like a thunderclap.
She subconsciously raised her hand, gently stroking her flat abdomen.
All the recent discomforts—morning sickness, inexplicable fatigue, mood swings—and even her period not coming this month.
She had always thought it was an endocrine disorder caused by overwork and too much stress recently.
But now, combining Lin Fan's words with his ghost-like expression at the end... could it be true?!
Pregnant?!
It's all Lu Cheng's fault, that bastard!
Saying things like, 'Even ultra-thin has a sense of distance'... Her expression kept changing, followed by more anxiety and uncertainty.
She immediately picked up her phone, called her secretary, and gave quick, concise instructions, her voice trembling slightly.
"A full set of examinations at Modu University Affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, the sooner the better."
"Keep it confidential! Don't let anyone know."
...Meanwhile, in a large riverside apartment, Lu Cheng was enjoying a rare moment of leisure.
He held Xia Qinghe in his arms, both covered by a thin blanket, watching a recently popular romantic movie.
For Lu Cheng, when pursuing a female lead, in addition to necessary tactics, appropriate material investment and emotional care were also essential.
This apartment, bought specifically for Xia Qinghe, and occasionally taking time to accompany her, watch movies, and chat, were all necessary steps to maintain their "relationship"—anyway, he wasn't short on money; the Lu family's wealth could not be spent in several lifetimes.
Xia Qinghe wore a sweet smile, occasionally looking up at Lu Cheng, her eyes full of admiration and dependence.
Just as the movie reached the scene where the male and female leads gazed deeply into each other's eyes, [Ding! System notification: Son of Destiny Lin Fan suffered an ultimate NTR critical hit, his Dao Heart completely shattered! Plundered a large amount of his Destiny. Villain Value +10000!]
Hearing this notification, Lu Cheng felt a playful amusement.
Ten thousand points? Lin Fan, this leek, was surprisingly plump.
Ultimate NTR critical hit?
Gu Qingcheng is quite something... With Gu Qingcheng's disgust and strike towards Lin Fan, he was thoroughly convinced that as long as these female leads followed him, they would have no second thoughts.
With a thought, Lu Cheng brought up the system panel.
[Host: Lu Cheng]
[Identity: Heavenly Destiny Great Villain]
[Main Abilities: Plot Prevision, Protagonist Destiny Plunder, Villain Value Lottery (10,000 per draw), Genetic Potion (Primary), Qi Observation Technique, Eight-Section Brocade (Primary), Villain Aura (Primary) (reduces Protagonist Aura effect), Genetic Potion Recipe]
[Combat Power: 450 (Peak Dark Strength)]
[Charm Value: 99 (Celestial)]
[Destiny Rating: F+ (Currently increasing)]
[Villain Value: 24000]
He had already accumulated over twenty thousand Villain Value, enough for two draws.
Lu Cheng silently thought, "System, draw a lottery."
[Ding... Congratulations to the Host, you have drawn the reward—Shadowless Fist (Primary)]
[Ding... Congratulations to the Host for obtaining: Item—Eye of Truth (One-time consumable)!]
Eye of Truth? Lu Cheng checked the description: [After use, it can see through the basic state, emotional fluctuations, and superficial true thoughts of the designated target for ten minutes.]
It can see through people's hearts, that's not bad, maybe I'll use it on the protagonist or a female lead when the opportunity arises.
Shadowless Fist is also good.
Lu Cheng observed the boxing manual in the system.
His current peak Dark Strength was entirely due to the Eight-Section Brocade, a health-preserving cultivation method.
As long as he continuously practiced, he could steadily increase his internal energy, allowing him to advance all the way to peak Dark Strength.
Now, he had reached a bottleneck, which should be the upper limit of the primary cultivation method.
As for his subordinates whose strength he boosted with genetic potions, they had generally just reached early Dark Strength.
With this set of boxing techniques, it perfectly compensated for his weakness of only having internal energy but no matching martial arts.
With martial arts, his strength could increase by at least another thirty percent.
At this moment, Lu Cheng heard a voice from his earpiece; it was his bodyguard's report.
Gu Qingcheng went to the gynecology hospital and specifically requested strict confidentiality.
Combining this with the system's previous hint about Lin Fan... "strict confidentiality, gynecology, critical hit..."
Lu Cheng's eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of displeasure flashing through them.
He looked at Xia Qinghe in his arms and gently kissed her forehead.
"Qing He, I have an urgent work matter I need to handle."
Xia Qinghe looked up, a trace of reluctance in her eyes.
"Ah? Is it very urgent?"
"Yes, very important." Lu Cheng ruffled her hair, "I'll accompany you next time, okay?"
"Alright..." Xia Qinghe nodded obediently, a little disappointed but still getting up to see him off.
"Brother Cheng, be careful on your way."
"Don't worry. As for you, contact me immediately if anything happens."
Lu Cheng got into his Rolls-Royce, the gentleness on his face instantly vanishing.
He instructed the driver to head to the hospital where Gu Qingcheng was; he needed to confirm his suspicions... At the hospital, inside a consultation room, Gu Qingcheng sat alone.
This was a room she had specially arranged so as not to be seen.
The doctor had finished the examination and respectfully left.
She clutched the examination report tightly in her hand.
The doctor's words still echoed in her ears.
"Congratulations, Miss Gu."
"The baby is very healthy, just four weeks old."
Four weeks... It's confirmed.
She was really pregnant.
Her first reaction was to immediately order that no one in the hospital be allowed to leak the news.
Now, her mind was completely filled with Lu Cheng.
She was certain that she had truly, completely fallen in love with that domineering, forceful, yet occasionally fatally gentle man.
Especially at the moment she confirmed she was carrying his child, that feeling stirred an unprecedented surge of emotion and a sense of belonging within her.
But she didn't know what Lu Cheng's attitude would be.
He had always been strong, in control of everything, as if nothing could truly enter his heart.
How much weight did she hold in his heart?
Would he... want this child? What about the Lu family?
If... if they wanted her to abort the child, what should she do?
This thought sent a chill to her bones.
No! She would never!
No matter what, she would give birth to him!
Four weeks... Didn't they say the first three months are the most unstable for the fetus, and you shouldn't... Thinking about how Lu Cheng still wanted to... a few days ago, her cheeks instantly flushed crimson, but then came an even deeper fear.
Before confirming Lu Cheng's attitude, this secret absolutely could not be revealed to him!
After resting for a while and calming her complex emotions, Gu Qingcheng finally stood up, preparing to leave quietly.
She walked to the hospital's underground parking lot, but her steps suddenly halted.
Not far away, the person she most wanted to see, yet most feared seeing, was leaning against the wall, arms crossed, standing there.
Lu Cheng!
How could he be here?
Gu Qingcheng's heart stopped, her mind blank.
She looked at him, her expression instantly becoming extremely complex.
Bewilderment, helplessness, and some uncontrollable fear.
She loved him, depended on him, and longed for his approval and affection.
But she wasn't sure if she was just Lu Cheng's plaything.
She wasn't sure if he would let her have the child.
All her worries and fears were ignited by his appearance at this moment.
Lu Cheng saw Gu Qingcheng appear, and a reassuring faint smile played on his lips.
He walked towards her, and under Gu Qingcheng's tense gaze, he simply reached out, as usual, gently yet irresistibly taking her hand.
Lu Cheng's palm was warm and dry, carrying a familiar sense of strength that conveyed a trace of security to her.
He held her hand, his tone calm.
"Why did you suddenly come to the hospital?"
"Are you feeling unwell somewhere?"