An Unexpected Pregnancy with the Fake Husband's Child [Completed]

C55. Prophecy.

Chapter 55

Xiao Yue and Xue Mei stood on the balcony, feeling the breeze. Upon hearing footsteps behind them, Xiao Yue turned to see Qin Zhichen approaching.

"Has Minglou gone to sleep?" Xiao Yue asked.

Qin Zhichen nodded, and they all gazed at the distant trees together.

He chuckled softly, his eyes still a bit swollen. "He cried himself to sleep after all the tests. He's resting soundly now."

"He went through so many examinations and then cried so much, it must have been tough on him." Xiao Yue sighed. "Fortunately, everything is out in the open now, and I don't have to deceive him anymore. It's a happy outcome for all."

"Congratulations on becoming a father," Xiao Yue said.

Qin Zhichen's lips curved upwards, and he chuckled softly, clearly elated.

"Thank you."

Seeing his joy, Xue Mei also felt happy for him. She laughed along with him before taking a deep breath.

She mentioned, seemingly out of the blue, "I remember you once told me you didn't like children. Has your perspective changed now?"

Xiao Yue glanced at Qin Zhichen and then at Xue Mei, chiming in, "Is this a topic now?"

With no heavy burdens weighing on him, Xiao Yue could now joke easily with Qin Zhichen.

"I used to not like kids much," Qin Zhichen explained, "but now, I've had a change of heart."

"Before today, I never even considered the possibility of having children," Qin Zhichen stated earnestly as he looked at the swaying leaves in the distance. "I only wanted to be with Shen Minglou, and whether there were children or not was secondary - optional, if you will."

"But after finding out about his pregnancy today, I suddenly felt that having a child around might not be a bad idea."

"I had already made plans for the future. Not having children won't affect both of us or the operation of the Qin Family."

"Qin Zhiyu's child is already fourteen or fifteen years old, enough to silence the elders in my family. He's the best choice to succeed me. Although many in the top ranks of the Qin Family are not Qin family members, core positions must be held by our family members, and she is the most suitable candidate."

"Do you not want your child to inherit your position?" Xiao Yue inquired.

"...Rather than have them scheming against others in a high position, I would prefer them to be by our side, especially next to Minglou. He needs the companionship of a child."

"Inheriting or not is not a necessary task for our child; money is not an issue for me, from birth to old age, there will be more than enough."

Xiao Yue fell silent.

It took Qin Zhichen's confidence to utter such words. If it were them saying this, they would have to think it over carefully.

Xue Mei peered at Qin Zhichen, then asked, "Although we don't know the baby's gender yet, Mr. Qin, do you hope for a baby girl or a baby boy?"

Though unsure why Xue Mei suddenly asked such a question, Qin Zhichen answered, "I think both a boy or a girl are fine..."

Before finishing his sentence, Qin Zhichen was silenced by Xue Mei's gaze. He pondered before asking, "Do I have to choose one?"

Xue Mei remained silent, her eyes not as sunny as her smile.

"If I had a child, I'd also prefer a girl!" Xiao Yue suddenly exclaimed in excitement. "If I do have a child, I'd also want a daughter."