The abandoned daughter of the Lu family turns around and marries a celibate tycoon.

Lu Xiran has had a poor appetite these past few days and has been feeling nauseous all the time.

Looking at her pale face and the faint weariness in her eyes, Gu Yanshen frowned more and more, feeling extremely distressed.

On the way back from the Gu family's old house, Lu Xiran covered her mouth again, her face pale and her forehead covered in a fine layer of cold sweat.

"Ranran." Gu Yanshen gripped the steering wheel tightly. "I'll contact Jingyan immediately and have him arrange a doctor..."

"Stop the car!" Lu Xiran suddenly shouted urgently, her voice trembling.

Gu Yanshen's heart skipped a beat, and he slammed on the brakes. Before the car had even come to a complete stop, Lu Xiran had already pushed open the car door, staggered to the side of the green belt, and began to gag violently.

Gu Yanshen quickly got out of the car, strode over to her, squatted down, gently patted her back with his large hand, and without hesitation took off his suit jacket, softly draping it over her slightly trembling shoulders to shield her from the chill of the night wind. Seeing her curled up in discomfort, his heart ached as if it were being pricked by needles.

He held her steadily with one hand, and with the other, he took out his phone and dialed Xue Jingyan's number: "Jingyan, ten minutes. Ranran is vomiting badly, arrange for an examination immediately."

After a while, Lu Xiran wanted to wave her hand and say that there was no need to make such a big fuss, but Gu Yanshen had already arranged everything in a swift and efficient manner.

He bent down, slipped his arms under her knees and back, and easily lifted her up in his arms.

"Just a little longer, we'll be there soon." He lowered his head and gently kissed her sweaty forehead, his voice incredibly soft.

After carefully placing her in the passenger seat and fastening her seatbelt, Gu Yanshen restarted the car, driving faster than usual but still smoothly.

Almost simultaneously, Xue Jingyan called back, his voice laced with teasing and a hint of understanding: "Mr. Gu, hold on a minute. I have a crucial question—has your wife gotten her period this month?"

Gu Yanshen's hand on the steering wheel paused slightly, and he subconsciously turned his head to look at Lu Xiran.

Lu Xiran leaned back, her face still somewhat pale. Upon hearing this, her eyelashes trembled slightly, and she shook her head gently, her voice barely audible: "...Not yet."

Gu Yanshen's heart skipped a beat.

Xue Jingyan on the other end of the phone had obviously heard him, and his voice immediately rose: "Holy crap! That's almost certainly a pregnancy, bro! Congratulations! Don't worry, don't worry, I'll arrange for an obstetrician to be on standby right away, let's get the full checkup done!"

The phone call ended, and an eerie silence fell over the carriage.

The only sounds were the low rumble of the engine and the intertwined, uneven breathing of the two men.

Gu Yanshen slowly stopped the car at the next red light. He didn't look at Lu Xiran immediately, but simply reached out and accurately grasped her slightly cold hand resting on her lap.

His hands were large and warm, calloused, completely enveloping her small hands. The grip was firm, almost reverent, as if he wanted to convey all his tension, anticipation, and the impending burst of ecstasy through their intertwined palms.

Lu Xiran didn't speak, but simply curled her fingers slightly and gripped his hand back. Her fingertips were still a little cold, but she gripped him just as tightly.

Under the flashing traffic lights, the two held each other's hands silently and tightly, as if trying to confirm this sudden, heart-pounding possibility through this most primal contact.

Where their palms touched, their warmth mingled, and anticipation and trepidation flowed silently between them like an electric current.

Corning International, Xue Jingyan really made perfect arrangements.

The two remained unusually quiet during the private passage and the series of checks.

Gu Yanshen stayed close to Lu Xiran the whole time, his arm always loosely wrapped around her back in a protective posture, his eyes following her intently.

Time seemed to stand still when the doctor handed over the final test report with a smile.

The two of them held their breath simultaneously.

Gu Yanshen took the thin piece of paper, his gaze eagerly sweeping towards the conclusion. Lu Xiran also leaned closer, her fingertips clenching nervously.

Upon seeing the clearly marked "early pregnancy, approximately 5 weeks," Gu Yanshen's arms tightened abruptly, pulling Lu Xiran even closer to him. He looked down at the woman in his arms; her usually deep and unfathomable eyes were now dazzlingly bright, brimming with unbelievable ecstasy, a sense of relief, and an overwhelming emotion akin to regaining something lost.

Lu Xiran looked up at him, her eyes instantly reddening, but the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up, forming a silly, tearful smile.

Their long-awaited baby... has finally arrived.

After confirming, Gu Yanshen immediately entered the ultimate "expectant father" alert mode. He pulled the chief physician aside and asked about everything in great detail: What to do about pregnancy reactions? What dietary precautions should be taken? Can I exercise? To what extent? Sleeping position? Emotional impact? He even started asking what brand of baby products he should prepare a few months into the pregnancy...

The questions were so numerous and detailed that even Xue Jingyan, who was standing nearby, couldn't bear to listen anymore and couldn't help but rub his forehead: "Gu Yanshen! Uncle Gu! Dr. He is very busy! Otherwise, I'll have her send you the detailed precautions and manuals so you can study them at your leisure. I guarantee they'll be more comprehensive than an encyclopedia!"

Gu Yanshen reluctantly stopped, but his eyes remained fixed on Lu Xiran. Seeing that she did look tired, he nodded and carefully put his arm around her.

Then, before Lu Xiran could react, he bent down again, his arms steadily slipping under her knees and back, and easily lifted her up in his arms.

"Huh? I can walk by myself..." Lu Xiran protested softly, her cheeks slightly flushed.

"Don't move." Gu Yanshen's voice was deep, with an irresistible gentleness. "From now on, your feet should touch the ground as little as possible."

He carried her, his steps steady as he walked towards the elevator, his arms strong and his embrace warm and comforting. Lu Xiran leaned against his chest, able to hear his steady, powerful heartbeat, a little faster than usual, betraying his inner excitement.

Looking at his taut jawline and the almost overflowing tenderness and care in his eyes, Lu Xiran knew that from today onwards, she was probably really going to begin a happy yet troublesome life of being "never touching the ground" and being "protected" by someone in every way.

Lu Xiran couldn't wait to share this immense joy.

"Uncle, shall we tell Grandma tomorrow?" She nestled in Gu Yanshen's arms. "I want to tell her in person, and I want to see her happy!" She was filled with anticipation just thinking about Bai Fang's possible reaction after hearing the news.

Gu Yanshen looked down at her excited little face, his eyes filled with unwavering doting affection. He took out his phone: "I'll text Grandma right now."

"Don't rush me~" Lu Xiran held his hand, pleading softly, "Text messages aren't sincere enough, I want to say it in person and give Grandma a surprise!"

Gu Yanshen couldn't persuade her otherwise, so he could only nod, but he instructed, "Okay. But remember, don't overexert yourself, and tell me immediately if you feel unwell."

"Okay, Daddy Gu~" Lu Xiran teased him with a smile, which earned her a deep kiss that was both warning and incredibly tender.