The two people and a robot were hugging each other, looking as if they were about to part ways for life.
Doctor Fu: …
"Ahem!" Doctor Fu pressed his lips together, seeming to stifle a laugh, "Sorry, I didn't explain clearly."
Everyone looked at Doctor Fu, only to see him walk up to Du Xixi, gently pointing at her belly: "Madam, according to the scanner, there's a sign of an embryo implanting in your uterus. Please proceed to the military hospital for a thorough examination."
2569: ~%?…;#*'☆&℃$︿★? Gibberish
Mo Ying: ~%?…;#*'☆&℃$︿★? Gibberish
Du Xixi: ~%?…;#*'☆&℃$︿★? Gibberish
A few hours later, in the obstetrics and gynecology department of the most authoritative hospital of the Military Department, Du Xixi sat on a chair with a "I'm shocked, I don't believe it" expression on her face.
"What did the doctor just say?" Mo Ying poked the big head of 2569, who was worriedly insisting on coming out with Du Xixi, and asked quietly.
"...The doctor said, 'Madam, hello, there is indeed a sign of an embryo implanting in your uterus. Upon confirmation, you are already pregnant.'" The shorted wire in 2569 snapped back, and even the mechanical voice sounded a bit dazed.
2569: Madam, pregnant?
Mo Ying: Xixi, pregnant?
Du Xixi: ...Σ(°Д°;!
"I'm sorry, I'm not doubting you. But..." Du Xixi blushed a bit, but gritted her teeth and said, "I just got married a few days ago, counting today it's only been four days. How can it be so fast?"
Given Du Xixi's status, a check at the military hospital required a sufficiently qualified doctor, and the person in front of her happened to be the head of obstetrics and gynecology.
The head didn't feel displeased by Du Xixi's words. She adjusted her glasses and smiled, "No need to doubt, madam. The embryo implantation time is just under four days. With the rapid development of interstellar medical technology, as long as there's a trace in the body, we can detect or confirm it."
In short, Du Xixi's pregnancy is unequivocally confirmed.
Du Xixi began to be in a daze, and whatever else the head said afterwards, she couldn't take it in. By the time she was carefully sent home from the military hospital by the anxious Mo Ying and 2569, she was still in a daze.
"Sister Mo Ying, I'm actually pregnant?" Du Xixi held the hand of Mo Ying, whose face was solemn, and said with some anxiety and a sob. Having lived two lives, getting married at adulthood in this life and then pregnant right after marriage, Du Xixi's anxiety is quite normal.
Mo Ying patted her delicate and smooth hand, and gently comforted her, "Don't be afraid, Sister Mo Ying will be with you. You just have to be careful afterwards and take good care of yourself. If you want to cook, be sure to call me or 2569; don't do anything strenuous..."
Mo Ying was just reiterating what the head had said. Du Xixi had been in poor health since childhood, and now that she's pregnant, she naturally needs to be cared for more cautiously, avoiding emotional upset, shock, and so on. Essentially, Du Xixi needs to be treated as a precious being—protected, nurtured, and attended to.
However, Mo Ying felt that no matter how carefully one protects her, it wouldn't compare to Ke Lian returning from the battlefield early. A husband and the father of a child by her side would surely be reassuring. And given Ke Lian's nature, he would certainly care for and love Du Xixi even more than others.
On the way here earlier, Mo Ying had already taken the liberty of sending the news of Du Xixi's pregnancy to Ke Lian's father, Ke Xing. As for informing Ke Lian, Mo Ying thought it would be best left to Du Xixi herself.
Du Xixi's heart hadn't yet calmed down, and Ke Xing was already hastily coming over after saying goodbye to his old friends with whom he was drinking tea and chatting.
"Xixi ah, Dad's here, don't be afraid!" Ke Xing treated Du Xixi as if she were his own daughter. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so distressed for her losing her parents and getting her to marry into the Ke Family quickly.
Now, upon entering, he saw Du Xixi's eye corners already red from crying, and she looked so uneasy. He was heartbroken and hurriedly went over and comforted her repeatedly.
At the same time, he began blaming Ke Lian: "It's all that brat's fault, not being careful. You're still so young and not in good health; how can you be pregnant! You should wait until later..."
Ke Xing to Du Xixi really was like a father, and with his comfort, she'd relaxed a lot. Hearing those last few words, Du Xixi couldn't help but blush.
Actually… that night Ke Lian was somewhat careful at first, but later the situation got a bit out of control, and Ke Lian probably forgot about contraception.
"Xixi, do you want to tell Ah Lan now?" While scolding, the old father started worrying about his son. Normally, it would be proper to inform Ke Lian after pregnancy, but Ke Lian is on the battlefield now; telling him might distract him...
Du Xixi gave a gentle smile, her hand gingerly placed on her belly: "No rush, I'll tell him when he gets back."
She and Ke Lian don't have feelings for each other; at most, there's some mutual goodwill. Pregnancy was completely unexpected for both of them. Du Xixi didn't want Ke Lian to worry, and conveniently, she could slowly get used to life during pregnancy before he returns.