It Started With a Kiss: Leng Shao's Beloved Wife

Sweet Burden

The next morning, warm sunlight streamed into the room through the curtains. Wu Xinyan woke up early and looked at Luo Yichen sleeping beside her. A happy smile unconsciously appeared on the corner of her mouth. She gently got up, changed her clothes, and prepared to wake Luo Yichen to go to the hospital together.

The physical examination went smoothly. After Wu Xinyan finished a series of tests, she sat in the rest area waiting for the results. Luo Yichen was flipping through a magazine, looking up at her from time to time, his eyes full of tenderness.

"Mrs. Luo, your physical examination report is out. Congratulations, you are pregnant and you have been pregnant for two months." The doctor handed the report to Wu Xinyan with a smile, his tone full of blessings.

Wu Xinyan was stunned for a moment, then reacted, her face instantly lit up with surprise, "Really? I'm pregnant?"

"Yes, congratulations." The doctor confirmed again.

Wu Xinyan excitedly took the report, her heart beating faster and her palms sweating slightly. She took a deep breath, calmed herself down, then quickly walked over to Luo Yichen and handed him the report. "Yichen, look!"

Luo Yichen took the report and saw the results. He stood up suddenly, hugged Wu Xinyan into his arms, and spun around excitedly several times, "Xinyan, we are going to be parents!"

Wu Xinyan was startled by Luo Yichen's sudden action, but then she laughed, with tears of happiness in the corners of her eyes.

"Great, great, we have a child..." Luo Yichen repeated this sentence over and over again, his tone filled with uncontrollable joy. He carefully put Wu Xinyan down, held her face in his hands, and lowered his head to press a passionate kiss on her forehead. "Xinyan, thank you, thank you for giving me a home and a child..."

Looking at Luo Yichen's ecstatic expression, Wu Xinyan's heart was filled with sweetness and happiness. She gently stroked her flat belly, feeling the new life growing there, and an unprecedented maternal love arose spontaneously.

At this moment, Luo Yichen's cell phone suddenly rang. He glanced at the caller ID and saw that it was Secretary Zhao calling.

"Hello, Secretary Zhao, what's going on?"

"Mr. Luo, I have already made an appointment with Investor Sun. He will be at the company at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning..." Secretary Zhao's voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Wait," Luo Yichen interrupted her, "all arrangements for tomorrow morning are cancelled."

"Ah?" Secretary Zhao was clearly a little surprised. "But, Investor Sun..."

"Everything will be discussed after Xinyan returns," Luo Yichen said firmly, leaving no room for negotiation. He hung up the phone and turned to Wu Xinyan. "Let's go home!" As soon as he got home, Luo Yichen seemed a changed man. The usually decisive business tycoon was now like a child with a favorite toy, flitting around Wu Xinyan with excitement. He would run upstairs to clear out a sunny room for the baby's nursery, then research crib and stroller designs on his tablet, completely immersed in the joy of impending fatherhood.

Wu Xinyan watched Luo Yichen busy at work, a happy smile on her face. She gently stroked her still flat belly, her heart filled with anticipation and maternal love.

At this moment, Luo Yichen's phone rang again. It was Secretary Zhao. Secretary Zhao respectfully inquired about some work arrangements on the phone, and finally asked cautiously, "Mr. Luo, you said before that everything would be discussed after Mrs. Luo returned. May I report to you now?"

"Go ahead." Luo Yichen said briefly.

After getting permission, Secretary Zhao reported the meeting arrangements with Investor Sun tomorrow morning and the interview invitation from reporter Wang one by one.

"Turn it off." Luo Yichen said without hesitation, "From today on, Xinyan's matter is the most important. No work arrangement can be put before her."

"But Mr. Luo..." Secretary Zhao wanted to say something else, but was interrupted by Luo Yichen.

"No buts, just do as I say."

After hanging up the phone, Luo Yichen told Wu Xinyan what Secretary Zhao had said. Touched, Wu Xinyan held his hand and said, "Yichen, you should proceed with your work arrangements as usual. Don't delay your work for me."

"Silly girl, your business is the most important thing." Luo Yichen scratched her nose lovingly, "I've asked Secretary Zhao to arrange everything for you. From now on, you can just stay at home and take care of your pregnancy. You don't have to worry about the company's affairs."

The next day, Secretary Zhao arrived at the Luo family villa early. She brought the maternity chair and radiation-proof clothing that the company had prepared specifically for Wu Xinyan. She also carefully rearranged Wu Xinyan's workspace, adding a humidifier and air purifier, striving to create a comfortable and healthy working environment for her.

"Mrs. Luo, are you satisfied with these arrangements? If you need anything else, please feel free to let me know." Secretary Zhao said respectfully.

"Thank you, Secretary Zhao, you've taken so much trouble." Wu Xinyan said gratefully. She didn't expect Luo Yichen and Secretary Zhao to be so thoughtful.

"You're so kind! This is what I should do," Secretary Zhao said with a smile. "By the way, after hearing about your pregnancy, Investor Sun and Reporter Wang asked me to congratulate you. They said they will continue to support your charitable work and wish you and your baby good health."

"Thank them, and thank you, Secretary Zhao." Wu Xinyan said with emotion.

After seeing Secretary Zhao off, Wu Xinyan looked at everything before her, her heart filled with warmth and happiness. She decided that from today on, she would make all preparations for the baby's arrival...

"Ding Dong—" The doorbell rang suddenly, interrupting Wu Xinyan's thoughts. Who was visiting at this time?

Wu Xinyan walked to the door with her slightly bulging belly, and saw a familiar face through the video doorbell - Aunt Wang.

Wang Ma was an old servant of the Luo family. She came to the Luo family to take care of Luo Yichen's daily life when he was very young. Luo Yichen's parents were busy with work and had little time to spend with him. It was Wang Ma who took care of him like her own child and accompanied him through his lonely childhood.

"Auntie Wang, why are you here?" Wu Xinyan opened the door and asked in surprise.

"Oh, my young lady, why did you come to open the door in person? Come in and sit down." As soon as Aunt Wang saw Wu Xinyan, her face was filled with a kind smile. She was holding two baskets full of fresh fruits and vegetables, all of which she picked from her own vegetable garden. They were pesticide-free and purely natural.

"Auntie Wang, you are so polite. Please come in and sit down." Wu Xinyan took the basket and welcomed Auntie Wang into the house.

After Wang Ma entered the room, she walked straight to Wu Xinyan, caressed her belly lovingly, and asked with concern, "How are you, Madam? Are you feeling well recently? Are you feeling unwell?"

"I'm fine, don't worry." Wu Xinyan said with a smile, "Yi Chen took good care of me."

"That's good, that's good." Wang Ma nodded with relief. "The first few months of pregnancy are the most important. You must get enough rest and don't overwork yourself."

Wang Ma stayed at the Luo family's house all day, unreservedly imparting her years of experience in childcare to Wu Xinyan, instructing her on everything from pregnancy diet to prenatal music. Wu Xinyan listened attentively, occasionally raising questions, which Wang Ma patiently answered.

After seeing Wang Ma off, Wu Xinyan returned to her room and began sorting through the things Wang Ma had sent. She opened one of the baskets and found several handmade baby clothes inside. The delicate stitching and lovely patterns were filled with warmth and love. Wu Xinyan picked up a small piece of clothing and gently pressed it against her face, feeling the love and blessing from her elders.

From that day on, Wu Xinyan began preparing for her baby's arrival. She diligently studied parenting knowledge and read maternity books daily. She also purchased numerous baby products online, meticulously selecting everything from bottles and pacifiers to cribs and strollers. Luo Yichen's study was also filled with various parenting books and early childhood education materials. He would study with a book whenever he had free time, as if he wanted to absorb all the knowledge and pass it on to his child.

Luo Yichen worked harder than ever, hoping to create better conditions for his baby's future. He turned down all unnecessary social engagements and devoted more time and energy to the company's business. He left home early and returned late every day, and even when he returned home, he often worked in his study until late at night. Wu Xinyan felt sorry for him and advised him not to work too hard, but he always smiled and said, "For you and the child, any hardship is worth it."

One night, when Luo Yichen returned home, he saw Wu Xinyan lying on the sofa with a pale face and beads of sweat on her forehead.

"Xinyan, what's wrong with you?" Luo Yichen hurriedly put down his briefcase, ran to Wu Xinyan, and asked anxiously.

"I..." Wu Xinyan was about to speak when a strong feeling of nausea came over her. She pushed Luo Yichen away and rushed into the bathroom...

"Xinyan, how are you? Are you feeling better?" Luo Yichen gently stroked Wu Xinyan's back, his tone full of worry.

Wu Xinyan shook her head weakly. The pregnancy reaction was much stronger than she had imagined. Since the sudden vomiting that night, similar situations had occurred frequently, making her miserable.

Luo Yichen saw it all, and it hurt his heart. He turned down all his work and focused on caring for Wu Xinyan at home. He learned to make various nourishing soups, and he cooked Wu Xinyan's favorite dishes in various ways. He even learned how to perform pregnancy massage, hoping to ease her discomfort.

"Yichen, you don't have to do this for me..." Wu Xinyan looked at Luo Yichen who was busy running around, feeling both sweet and guilty.

"Silly girl, you are my wife and my child. If I don't treat you well, who else can I treat well?" Luo Yichen interrupted her gently, his eyes full of doting. "Just focus on taking care of the baby and leave the rest to me."

Under Luo Yichen's meticulous care, Wu Xinyan's pregnancy reaction gradually eased and her complexion became much rosier.

On a sunny afternoon, the two of them snuggled in the lounge chair in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, holding a parenting book in their hands, chatting idly about the baby.

"What do you think, is it a boy or a girl?" Wu Xinyan gently stroked her slightly bulging belly, her face filled with maternal glow.

"It doesn't matter whether it's a boy or a girl. As long as it's our child, I like them both." Luo Yichen took Wu Xinyan into his arms and gave her a light kiss on the forehead.

"Yeah, me too." Wu Xinyan closed her eyes happily, feeling the warmth and tranquility of the moment.

"Then... if it's a boy, how about naming him Luo Yuxuan?" Luo Yichen suggested.

"Luo Yuxuan..." Wu Xinyan whispered the name, as if she saw a sunny and handsome boy running happily on the grass.

"Well, it means being majestic and upright." Luo Yichen explained.

"I like this name." Wu Xinyan nodded with a satisfied smile on her face.

"What if it's a girl?" Luo Yichen asked, with anticipation glittering in his eyes.

"If it's a girl..." Wu Xinyan pondered for a moment, "Let's name her Luo Yufei. I hope she'll be as fresh as the air after the rain and as beautiful as the snowflakes."

"Luo Yufei, what a nice name." Luo Yichen praised, "Xinyan, you are really amazing."

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, Wu Xinyan's belly has become as round as a watermelon. That day, they went to the hospital for a routine prenatal checkup.

"Congratulations, Mr. Luo, Mrs. Luo," the doctor said as he looked at the report in his hand with a meaningful smile on his face, "..."