Siheyuan: I just came across and wanted to chase me away

Chapter 1003 Lu Jia is Pregnant

Lu Jia wore a lukewarm smile, her lips slightly pursed, and her tone still carried a hint of lingering resentment: "It's nothing serious, but just now I saw Xu Damao being surrounded and scolded by the neighbors in the yard, while Gu Nan acted like nothing happened and easily escaped it. It made me a little uncomfortable. If Gu Nan hadn't gotten into trouble with those shady characters outside, would our window have been smashed? The crack is still there, and it whistles in the wind. It's so upsetting to see."

Hearing her still rambling about what happened a few days ago, He Yuzhu knew she was holding back her anger, so he quickly smiled and smoothed things over: "Alright, alright, let's not talk about these upsetting things anymore. I just stewed a pot of braised pork belly with the skin on, stewed it until it's very tender, and I also stir-fried two vegetable dishes. One vegetable and one meat dish is just right to go with rice. Eat some while it's hot, fill your stomach, and you'll forget all your worries."

Lu Jia followed his gaze to the corner of the table, where a bowl of braised pork glistened with oil, the aroma of soy sauce mingling with the scent of meat filling her nostrils. Normally, she might have been able to take a bite, but today, the strong, meaty smell made her stomach churn as if a hand were stirring inside. She instinctively turned her face away, covered her mouth with her hand, and frowned deeply.

"What's wrong with you?" He Yuzhu quickly stood up upon seeing her and reached out to help her, his voice full of concern. "Are you feeling unwell? You were fine just now, why did you suddenly become like this?"

Lu Jia waved her hand away from his, bent over, and lingered for a while before finally suppressing the nausea. She straightened up, her face pale. She had harbored resentment towards Gu Nan for a long time, but she always felt helpless in the face of these mundane, everyday matters. At this moment, she felt dizzy, her temples throbbing, unable to pinpoint what was wrong, yet her whole body felt unwell.

Just then, the courtyard gate creaked open, followed by the sound of dragging footsteps. Aunt Tan came in carrying an empty bowl. She had just finished dinner at her own home and was returning the bowl—she had borrowed soy sauce from He Yuzhu that afternoon and brought it along with the bowl. Seeing the situation inside, she smiled and asked, "Yuzhu, what's going on? I heard noises coming from inside when I was at the gate. What happened to Lu Jia?"

He Yuzhu rushed over as if he had seen a savior, his voice urgent: "Aunt Tan, you've come at the right time! Lu Jia just glanced at the braised pork and suddenly felt nauseous, her face turned pale. What's wrong? Did she eat something bad?"

Aunt Tan put down her bowl, walked over to Lu Jia, and looked her over. Seeing that her face was pale and her lips were bloodless, she glanced at the braised pork and vegetables on the table, then suddenly burst out laughing. She patted He Yuzhu's arm and said, "You two silly children, looking at Lu Jia like this, could she be pregnant? This aversion to meat is just like me when I was pregnant with my third child!"

"Pregnant?" Lu Jia looked up abruptly, her eyes filled with astonishment, as if someone had doused her with a bucket of cold water, followed by uncontrollable anger—she had only approached He Yuzhu to use him to find out about Ran Qiuye, how could she really be pregnant with his child? This was like a bolt from the blue, disrupting all her plans!

But then she thought about it again and calmed down: if she really was pregnant, it wouldn't be a bad thing. With this identity, He Yuzhu would only pay more attention to her, showering her with care and obedience; it would also be easier for her to get close to Ran Qiuye in the future—after all, Brother Xiao Bao had been arrested, and what she needed now was a pretext to gain a foothold in the hospital. This would save her a lot of trouble and allow her to keep He Yuzhu firmly in her grasp.

He Yuzhu was still in a daze, his eyes wide open. After a long while, he stammered and asked Aunt Tan, "You...you're telling the truth? This...this is too fast, isn't it? We..." He scratched the back of his head, his face turning red, and he was too embarrassed to say the rest of the words.

Aunt Tan was amused by his simple-mindedness and pointed at him, saying, "You silly boy, how could this be fake? I'm just giving you a rough idea. To be sure, you'll have to go to the hospital for a checkup. You can't be careless about this kind of thing. You have to have a doctor examine you and do some tests before it's considered accurate."

He Yuzhu immediately looked at Lu Jia and said urgently, "Then let's go to the hospital now! I'll go get the bicycle and go tonight!" He then started to run out.

Just as Lu Jia was about to get up, Aunt Tan stopped her, waving her hand with a smile: "Alright, silly boy, it's almost midnight. The hospital outpatient clinics have closed long ago, only the emergency room is left. How can they check this for you? It's a waste of time. You can go again tomorrow morning. It won't make a difference if you go one more night. Let Lu Jia rest well and don't make a fuss."

He Yuzhu finally realized what was happening, scratched his head, and looked a little embarrassed. When he looked at Lu Jia again, his eyes held a cautious expectation. His previous worry was gradually replaced by an inexplicable joy, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn upwards. Lu Jia lowered her eyes, concealing the complexity in them—annoyance, calculation, and a hint of panic that she herself didn't even realize. Her mind was racing: this accident might become her new bargaining chip, but she didn't know what price would be paid for it.

Looking at He Yuzhu, Aunt Tan's wrinkles smoothed out, revealing a loving expression of an elder towards a younger generation: "Alright, you're going to be a father someday, you need to rein in your temper and be more stable. You can't be so impulsive and reckless anymore, understand?"

He Yuzhu smiled and nodded, picking up the empty bowl on the table: "Aunt Tan, it's lunchtime, let's eat together." He then walked towards the kitchen to serve Aunt Tan some rice. There had been a lot going on at home lately, and Aunt Tan often came over to lend a hand, bringing a bowl of hot soup and helping to take care of the children. She had indeed helped a lot, and he remembered her kindness.

Aunt Tan didn't stand on ceremony and sat down at the table. She turned to look at Lu Jia and said in a more serious tone, "Lu Jia, you really need to get your health checked out. Don't take it lightly. This is a very important matter for us women, and we can't be careless."

Lu Jia still had a gentle smile on her face, showing no sign of anything amiss, and nodded: "Aunt Tan is right, I remember that. I'll go to the hospital for a thorough check-up tomorrow so everyone can rest assured."

Hearing this, Aunt Tan felt more at ease. Looking at the table full of food and then at He Yuzhu's busy figure, she felt that life was becoming more and more hopeful. After the child was born, she could play with the baby and chat in the courtyard. Life would definitely be lively and bustling, much better than the current quiet life.

During the meal, Aunt Tan picked up a piece of food and casually asked He Yuzhu, "There was a lot of noise in the courtyard just now, like there was a general meeting? What are they saying outside? You know, I don't like to get involved in these family gossips lately, so I didn't go out to see."