Chapter 316: Chapter 316

At the door of the ultrasound room, Li Si and Leng Mochen sat side by side on the orange chairs in the corridor, holding each other’s hands tightly, waiting. There were about two people ahead of them.

After using the test strip in the morning, she already had a rough idea. Now, the main thing was to check if the baby was healthy and developing normally.

Just then, a young girl who had been ahead of them came out of the consultation room crying, with her mother quickly asking, "What happened?"

The girl’s response suggested that the doctor had said the baby had no heartbeat and the pregnancy would have to be terminated.

Hearing this, both Li Si and Leng Mochen sighed, their hearts tightening. That was just too cruel.

"Honey, do you think we’ll be okay?" Li Si couldn’t help but feel apprehensive, her emotions beginning to stir. They hadn’t done any kind of preparation beforehand and didn’t even know if the baby was healthy or not.

She had just followed the doctor’s instructions and drank two bottles of water to fill her bladder, but curiously, now she didn’t feel the urge to urinate at all.

Leng Mochen quickly tightened his grip on her hand, giving her strength. "It’ll be fine, for sure!"

He glanced at the people around them and then leaned close to her ear, murmuring softly, "Besides, after drinking from the river that time, your body’s got to be in great shape!"

Li Si exhaled a small sigh of relief and nodded. That much was true. Ever since she was reborn, apart from catching a cold during Grandma Li’s birthday banquet when she was drenched in rain, she hadn’t fallen ill again.

After a while, a nurse came out with a clipboard and called out, "Li Si!"

Li Si immediately stood up. "Here!"

"Do you feel like you need to use the restroom now? Can you hold it in?"

"Yes!" Li Si glanced back at Leng Mochen, who gave her an encouraging look. She followed the nurse into the ultrasound room.

Following the instructions, she revealed her abdomen. Li Si could feel the doctor applying something cold to her stomach before moving an instrument back and forth over it.

Holding her breath, Li Si anxiously observed the doctor’s expression. Thankfully, her face remained calm, which eased her worries a bit.

"All done! Take the report to the doctor!" The doctor handed Li Si the freshly printed results. She adjusted her clothes and stepped out.

Leng Mochen immediately stepped forward, his tone somewhat anxious. "What did they say?"

"They didn’t say anything! Just said to find the doctor! Let’s talk about it later. I really need to use the bathroom!" Li Si spoke rapidly, handed him the report, and rushed off to the restroom.

Feeling completely at ease after coming out of the bathroom, Li Si realized that pregnancy was no light matter. Even just holding in her bladder for the ultrasound was uncomfortable.

If she had to do this a few more times, she felt she might just break down.

In the doctor’s office, there were already two women ahead of her waiting for their consultations. Li Si wasn’t in any rush and sat on the examination bed near the door to wait.

Just then, she heard a familiar voice. Instinctively, she looked over and—well, what do you know—how could it be her?

The person speaking was none other than Zhou Rou, here for a prenatal checkup!

It turned out that a while ago, after she had been beaten up by Yin Qi and her mother, she suddenly felt abdominal pain. Luckily, since it happened at the hospital, she was treated in time, and the child in her womb was saved.

However, life hadn’t been easy for her since then. Due to Ye Duowei’s miscarriage, Yin Qi had come to despise her completely.

Even Mrs. Han was displeased with her. She had already moved out of the Han Family’s residence and was now recuperating at a home Han Mingxue had purchased outside.

As for Han Mingxue, he no longer treated her like he used to, especially after learning about the incident where Yin Xian was drugged. If it weren’t for her lowering herself humbly and the presence of the child in her belly, he might have already left her.

The doctor listened calmly to her explanation of her symptoms and reminded her to avoid strenuous activities, as there were signs of a threatened miscarriage. She emphasized the importance of nutrition and calcium supplements during pregnancy.

After the doctor finished speaking, Zhou Rou took the prescriptions and stood up to go pay the bill.

Never in her wildest dreams did she expect to turn around at her lowest point and see Li Si here.

"Li Si!" Zhou Rou seemed genuinely surprised, her eyes filled with laughter. But there was a fleeting cold glint deep in her gaze.

"Mm." Li Si remained seated and didn’t pay her much attention.

Their relationship had long since soured. Even if they met, there was no need for pretense.

Zhou Rou, however, acted as if nothing had happened. Standing next to her, she softly said, "Are you here for a checkup too? Are you pregnant?"

As she spoke, her eyes scanned Li Si from head to toe, noticing how she seemed even more beautiful than before.

"Oh wow! Did Mr. Leng come with you?" Zhou Rou feigned warmth, trying to chat.

Now that her relationship with the Han Family was strained, she thought if she could patch things up with Li Si, perhaps Li Si might lend her a hand. This update is available on novęlfire.net

Thinking back, Li Si had always been soft-hearted and easy to manipulate. Zhou Rou regretted her past actions—why had she so carelessly broken off with her?

The last time, some fool had been easily provoked into action, but unfortunately, it hadn’t succeeded. Li Si had been lucky.

Without answering her question, Li Si saw that the doctor had finished checking another patient. She held her report and walked up to the doctor.

The doctor took the report, glanced at it, and smiled warmly. "Everything looks great! Very healthy!"

Li Si beamed with joy and asked eagerly, "Doctor, is there anything I need to pay attention to? In terms of diet or anything else?"

She recalled hearing from others that pregnant women needed lots of nutrition. She even remembered a former coworker who drank two liters of milk every day during her pregnancy because it was nutritious.

She’d also heard that eating grapes made a baby’s eyes dark and that eating fish made them smart.

Still, she thought it best to ask the doctor for professional advice.

"Well, while it’s important to boost nutrition, don’t overdo it. Avoid cooling foods like crab, and stay active. Just because you’re pregnant doesn’t mean you shouldn’t exercise at all. Light walking can help both the baby’s development and an easier labor."

"Got it! Thank you, doctor!" Li Si happily took the report, which held her baby’s first photo.

Turning back, she noticed Zhou Rou still standing there, staring at her belly incessantly.

Li Si let out a cold snort of disdain, brushed past her, and walked out the door. This woman really was something else. Did she think because she had signs of miscarriage, Li Si should too?

Zhou Rou quickly followed, smiling. "Li Si! Congratulations!" Her words sounded sincere, but her eyes betrayed her.

When she saw Leng Mochen waiting outside, Zhou Rou bit her lip. Why was Li Si’s life so good? She found a rich man who not only doted on her but also got engaged to her.

And now she was pregnant. Did that mean marriage wasn’t far away?

Leng Mochen hadn’t figured out what was happening. Seeing Zhou Rou appear out of nowhere, his expression instantly turned cold.

Li Si hooked her arm through his, tossed out a quick "thank you," and left without sparing Zhou Rou another glance. That was already gracious of her.

If this had been before her pregnancy, Li Si might have done more than just ignore her—she might have thrown in a few sharp words as well.

But now, she felt it wasn’t worth it. After all, the past incident had hurt Yin Xian, not her. What did any of it have to do with her?

Zhou Rou watched their retreating figures, her vision clouding with tears. Why did nothing ever go her way?

She had worked so hard to gain Han Mingxue’s favor, only to find herself on thin ice because of Ye Duowei’s miscarriage.

She didn’t dare imagine what would happen if this child turned out to be a girl.

Or worse, if the child didn’t make it to term. What would she do then?

Would Han Mingxue still want her?

Her mother had been calling nonstop, urging her to marry and planning to move from her hometown to help take care of her grandchild—while enjoying some of her "son-in-law’s fortune." Zhou Rou hadn’t told her anything, afraid it would all amount to nothing.

Then there was Zhou Gang, who had come looking for her twice already, demanding money. She refused to give him any, but he threatened that if she didn’t, he would reveal to Han Mingxue that her first time had been with Zhang Weicheng.

What kind of family did she have? The thought of it all left her cold inside.

Thinking back, she truly regretted her actions. Regret for that moment of insanity when she drugged Yin Xian. If not for that incident, even with Ye Duowei’s miscarriage, Han Mingxue wouldn’t treat her so indifferently now.

He was undoubtedly angry at her for embarrassing him. At this moment, she realized one thing—all mistakes come with a price, and one day, you’ll have to pay it. (To be continued. If you story, please visit Qidian [qidian.com] to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)