Pregnant With The Pup Of A Wealthy Old Man - Chapter 5
“Bro, I never thought you’d be this skinny. You even have a little fat on your belly,” Lu Bai said, lowering his head to pinch the small swim ring-like bulge on Shen Yunxing’s stomach. He seemed genuinely concerned.
He portrayed the character Huo Xiaotian, whose family’s changes led to extreme thinness later in the story. While Lu Bai himself wasn’t fat, he was far from the emaciated state required for the role.
“Don’t worry, Yuxi. You’ve already lost a lot of weight compared to when you first arrived. You don’t need to intentionally lose more. Once the scenes in front are done, you’ll naturally slim down.”
After calming the anxious young man, Shen Yunxing raised his hand and touched his relatively flat abdomen.
During this period, he hadn’t been eating or sleeping well. He shouldn’t have gained so much weight.
Nausea, weakness, sensitivity to cold, and easy wakefulness at night…
All these symptoms were remarkably similar to what he had read about cancer patients in novels.
Thinking about this, Shen Yunxing suddenly felt anxious. His phone accidentally dropped on the floor with a snap.
“Bro, what’s wrong with you?” Lu Bai saw his pale complexion and quickly helped him sit on the bed.
“It’s nothing, just tired. You should go back and rest too. We have night scenes to shoot tomorrow.”
“Are you really okay?” Lu Bai asked with concern.
Shen Yunxing squeezed out a smile at him. “Yeah, go get some rest.”
After Lu Bai left, he opened his browser and searched for a while. There was a range of possibilities mentioned, but the most common were cancer and pregnancy.
But he was a man, not a woman. So, excluding pregnancy, the only possibility left was cancer.
How could that be? He was still so young…
After a moment of daze, he slapped his cheeks.
“Shen Yunxing, pull yourself together. Everything on the internet should be taken with a grain of salt. People on online forums aren’t doctors.”
“Right, I can consult a doctor online.”
After several comparisons, he finally found a reliable hospital, described his symptoms to a consulting doctor, and quickly received a preliminary diagnosis.
Doctor Liu: Based on the symptoms you described, the preliminary judgment is early pregnancy symptoms. However, other possibilities are not ruled out. To ensure your health, I suggest you come to the hospital for a comprehensive examination.
Shen Yunxing typed with a complicated expression.
Anonymous Patient: Doctor, I am a man.
Doctor Liu: I’m sorry, but based on the symptoms you described, the chance of having cancer is very small. Dear, personally, I recommend that you avoid relying solely on online sources for medical advice (smile).
Doctor Liu: Also, could you please inform me when you last had intimate relations?
Even though he was alone in the room, Shen Yunxing was embarrassed by the doctor’s question, and his face turned red.
Anonymous Patient: About a month and a half ago.
Doctor Liu: Have there been any changes in your diet, such as a preference for sour or spicy foods?
Shen Yunxing was about to reply “no,” but he suddenly remembered that two days ago, while having dinner, Lu Bai had said the tomato and egg stir-fry was too sour, but he really enjoyed it. It was the most satisfying meal he had had in days.
Anonymous Patient: I like sour foods.
Doctor Liu: Dear, cancer wouldn’t change a person’s dietary habits. So, for the safety of you and the baby, I suggest you visit the hospital as soon as possible.
Doctor Liu: A personal suggestion, if it’s not convenient for now, you can buy a pregnancy test kit from a pharmacy. One test will reveal the truth. By the way, let me inform you, men can also get pregnant, dear~
This was the first time Shen Yunxing, at his age, had encountered something that shattered his worldview.
How could he, a man, be pregnant? But the doctor’s words did ease his mind to some extent.
Being pregnant was still better than having cancer. At least his life was intact.
He thought dejectedly.
The next day, the filming for the character “Male Supporting Role” was completed, and the bad weather caused the director to give everyone a half-day off. He reminded everyone to rest well since they would be shooting night scenes starting tomorrow, and no one should mess up.
Hearing that they had half a day off, Shen Yunxing breathed a sigh of relief. He had been wondering how to ask the director for permission to take a leave to go down the mountain.
After having lunch, Shen Yunxing grabbed an umbrella, armed himself, and descended the mountain.
Wucheng Mountain was located on the outskirts of Lin’an City. Besides the “Relax and Eat” farmhouse and a row of detached villas nearby, it was practically deserted. The people living here were all prominent figures and had private doctors at their disposal, rendering pharmacies unnecessary.
Shen Yunxing waited for half an hour before managing to hail a taxi. It took him almost another hour to reach a pharmacy in the outskirts and buy the necessary items. Finally, with the cashier’s curious gaze on him, he slipped the items into his pocket.
The cashier girl saw him as young and well-behaved, not looking like someone who would impregnate others. She assumed he was running an errand for family members and kindly reminded him, “It’s better to use it in the morning. Don’t drink too much water before using it, or it might affect accuracy.”
Hearing this, the flush on Shen Yunxing’s face extended all the way to his ears, and he stumbled away in a hurry.
“Why would she say all that to a kid like him?”
“Don’t you find it interesting to see a handsome guy blush?”
“You’re quite a mischief-maker… but it’s kind of interesting. Just now, that cute little guy blushed all the way to his neck. Hahaha—”
Shen Yunxing ran all the way until he couldn’t hear the laughter and chatter behind him before he stopped to catch his breath.
“Ugh…”
Suddenly, his abdomen was struck by a sharp pain, causing his face to turn pale instantly. He didn’t know what to do and could only huddle in a corner, feeling uncomfortable and curled up.
A few minutes later, the pain subsided somewhat, but his clothes were as wet as if they had been soaked in water, drenched in cold sweat.
At the corner of the street, out of Shen Yunxing’s line of sight, a black sedan slowly rolled down its window.
Fu Tingzhou frowned. “Why is he taking so long?”
“Boss, should I go in and check?” Yang asked through the rearview mirror. Although her boss hadn’t spoken, she understood his intentions.
“I see. Make sure the task is completed!” Yang confirmed after observing her boss’s expression through the mirror. She knew what he meant.
“Hey, where are you? We’ve been here for a while now. Why are you being so unreliable? Our boss is worth billions and doesn’t have the time to waste with you here! He’s too busy!”
Fu Tingzhou looked at Yang’s exaggerated acting, sighed, and rubbed his forehead.
But there was an even more exaggerated character present. Yang strode into the alley, heading straight for the cowering Shen Yunxing in the corner.
“Ah, what’s going on here?” She exclaimed, clutching her chest as if genuinely frightened. “Are you alright? Should sister call an ambulance for you?”
“Thank you, I’m fine,” Shen Yunxing said, trying to be polite despite his discomfort.
Seeing this, Yang didn’t believe him for a second. She decided to play the role of a caring sister. “Okay, okay. Let’s not go to the hospital. Where do you want to go? Sister will take you there.”
Seeing the sudden guarded look in the young man’s eyes, Yang skillfully activated her acting skills, inventing a non-existent younger brother in ten seconds.
“Hey, actually, I used to have a younger brother. If he were still around, he’d be about your age.” After saying this, she even wiped away a tear that she squeezed out of her eye with expertise.
“Sorry…”
Yang rejoiced inwardly: Well, it seems I have the potential to be an actress!
“No problem. He’s been gone for decades now, and I’ve come to terms with it.” There was never any such person!
Apologies to the non-existent younger brother; she had no other choice but to fabricate a scenario where there was one (hits her chest). Blame the old Fu for being a dirty old man, not admitting his actions afterward, leaving you looking pitiful, not even providing a personal assistant!
She regretted a bit for her impromptu act of sympathy but had no choice. Her boss’s money could easily create a story, and the handsome boy in front of her seemed like he needed help. Who knew that just a few minutes of interaction would make her regret her decisions so much.
“Where do you want to go? Sister will take you.”
“Wucheng Mountain, thank you,” Shen Yunxing said with a shy smile.
Shen Yunxing had two cute dimples. When he smiled, he looked incredibly adorable. Yang’s heart raced, and she held her chest.
Help, too cute!
Her cold and distant boss at home, how did he end up being so lucky?
Yang internally cursed the heavens while trying to maintain her outward composure.
“What a coincidence, we’re heading to Wucheng Mountain too.”
“Is that so? What a coincidence.”
Shen Yunxing put down his guard, but when he opened the front passenger door, he caught sight of the person sitting calmly in the back seat. His whole body froze on the spot.
Fu Tingzhou looked at the young man’s pale face, his brows slightly furrowing.
“Get in the car.”
Shen Yunxing stared fixedly at the man in front of him, his eyes showing a hint of resentment.
“In the car.”
Shen Yunxing swore at the man in his heart, slammed the car door, and left with an air of defiance.
As the car drove away, Fu Tingzhou’s gaze fell on the package of pregnancy test kits that had been left behind. His eyes darkened, and he felt a trace of displeasure. He had seen the cashier’s expression earlier, and he could guess what his assistant had done.
But then, looking at the small figure that had vanished from his sight, his frown slowly faded, and his eyes regained their usual coolness.
He muttered to himself, “Interesting.”