He lured her deep into his trap, using both overt and covert methods to seduce her.

She shook her head frantically, stammering and unable to utter a complete sentence for a long time.

Seeing this, Fu Lu immediately said, "How about I contact the family doctor to come and take a look, or I can take you directly to the hospital?"

Upon hearing this, Song Zhi hurriedly waved her hands and shook her head like a rattle drum, replying hastily, "I'm really fine, I don't need to go to the hospital."

Fu Lu stared at her suspiciously for a few seconds before pressing, "Are you sure? Don't just pretend."

When Fu Lu asked her this, Song Zhi became even more nervous. She took a deep breath and stammered, "Actually... it's just that I had my period and I accidentally forgot about it."

As soon as she finished speaking, she felt as if her ears had been roasted on fire, burning hot, and even the roots of her ears turned bright red.

Upon hearing Song Zhi's reply, Fu Lu was stunned for a full two seconds. A hint of surprise flashed in his originally calm eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and revealed a knowing smile.

He smiled slightly and asked softly, "Did you bring sanitary napkins?"

Song Zhi blushed deeply at the sudden question. She lowered her head shyly and shook it gently.

At that moment, she wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground, secretly regretting that she had encountered such an embarrassing situation.

Seeing Song Zhi's shy expression, Fu Lu gently comforted her, "Don't worry, wait for me."

As soon as he finished speaking, he turned around and strode out of the bedroom, leaving Song Zhi alone in the bathroom.

Time passed by, and after a few minutes, Fu Lu's figure reappeared at the door.

At that moment, he had a pack of sanitary napkins in his hand. He quickly walked to the bathroom door, handed over the sanitary napkins, and said gently, "Here, use these first."

Song Zhi hesitated for a moment before reaching out and carefully taking the pack of sanitary napkins. Her cheeks were still flushed, like those of a ripe apple.

After taking the sanitary napkin, she quickly retreated into the bathroom and gently closed the door.

Fu Lu, standing outside the door, listened quietly to the faint sounds coming from inside.

Not long after, Song Zhi came out of the bathroom with a flushed face.

When she saw Fu Lu standing quietly at the bathroom door, she felt even more embarrassed.

"Ninth Brother, you..." Song Zhi had just uttered a few words when he suddenly felt his body leave the ground, as if he had suddenly lost his weight.

Completely out of subconscious reaction, Song Zhi quickly reached out and tightly hugged Fu Lu's neck.

"Ninth Brother, why did you suddenly pick me up?"

Song Zhi asked coquettishly.

Fu Lu looked down at the person in his arms and said softly, "Isn't your stomach hurting?"

After saying that, he strode forward and walked steadily toward the bedside.

After arriving at the bedside, Fu Lu carefully and gently placed Song Zhi on the bed, then gently pulled up the blanket next to him and slowly covered her with it.

After doing all this, Fu Lu looked at Song Zhi with concern and asked softly, "Are you still feeling unwell?"

Song Zhi gently shook her head and replied with a smile, "It's nothing, I should feel much better tomorrow after a good night's sleep."

Fu Lu nodded, then thoughtfully asked, "Does it always hurt this much during your period?"

Hearing this, Song Zhi nodded again and replied, "Yes, it's like this every month, but I heard from others that this pain may disappear after giving birth."

"Giving birth is much more painful than this, aren't you scared?"

Fu Lu stared intently into Song Zhi's eyes and asked seriously.

After pondering for a moment with her eyes slightly lowered, Song Zhi slowly raised her head and said softly, "If this is our child, then I will not be afraid."

Her voice was soft, but it carried a firm tone.

The next second, he suddenly opened his arms and hugged Song Zhi tightly.

Song Zhi was completely unprepared for his actions and was instantly embraced tightly by him.

She was a little confused, and asked softly with a puzzled look, "Ninth Brother, why are you suddenly hugging me like this?"

Fu Lu did not answer her question immediately, but gently rested his chin on the top of her head and said softly, "You are still like a child who has not grown up."

Upon hearing this, Song Zhi was taken aback at first, then quickly retorted, "I'm not a child anymore, I'm already twenty-two years old, okay!"

Looking at her earnest yet adorable expression, Fu Lu couldn't help but laugh out loud and continued to tease her, "So, you're not afraid of having children anymore?"

Song Zhi bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and then muttered softly, "Actually... I'm still a little scared. How about I ask your sister for advice on childbirth next time I see her?"

Fu Lu shook his head dismissively and said, "Wei Yinuo is almost eighteen years old. How could my sister possibly have any experience or insights about having children for you to refer to?"

Upon hearing his words, Song Zhi suddenly recalled the conversations she had overheard in the courtyard earlier.

So she nodded thoughtfully and said with emotion, "Your sister is indeed considered an older mother at her age, but then again, she's really brave!"

Upon hearing this, Fu Lu slowly released her, a deep look of confusion on his face. He frowned and asked, "What do you mean, advanced maternal age?"

Song Zhi quickly explained, "It's Sister Fu Ya. She's pregnant now. Didn't you know that?"

Upon hearing this, Fu Lu retorted almost without hesitation, "What a joke! She's already so old, how could she possibly be pregnant?"

“It’s true, I heard it from my brother-in-law myself.”

Fu Lu frowned deeply and pressed, "When did he tell you all this?"

Seeing Fu Lu's serious and earnest demeanor, Song Zhi dared not conceal anything and honestly told Fu Lu everything she had heard.

As Song Zhi spoke, Fu Lu's expression grew increasingly gloomy.

Seeing Fu Lu's appearance, Song Zhi felt a little scared, but she still mustered up her courage and gently tugged at Fu Lu's sleeve before cautiously asking, "Ninth Brother... are you angry?"

Fu Lu gently shook his head and said calmly, "No, I'm not angry."

However, his taut facial features could not conceal the true emotional turmoil within him.

Song Zhi cautiously observed him, and timidly muttered, "But... your expression was really serious just now. Did I accidentally say something wrong and upset you?"

"No, don't overthink it. You should get some rest. I'm going out to make a phone call."

After saying that, he slowly stood up and walked steadily toward the door.