Chapter 1171 - 1168: Zhou Rui Is Pregnant
Zhou Rui is pregnant. This news was like a bomb exploding over Lin Chuan's head, instantly muddling his mind.
"Doctor, could you say that again? Is Xiao Rui really pregnant?" Lin Chuan was still a bit unbelieving of his ears and only reacted after a while, looking at the female doctor and speaking.
The female doctor said, "There's no doubt, but I'm telling you, the patient's body looks very fatigued, with strong pregnancy reactions. You must make sure she gets plenty of rest, don't let this happen again, otherwise it could be dangerous for future childbirth."
Upon receiving the female doctor's affirmative answer, Lin Chuan was overjoyed and grabbed the doctor's hand, saying, "Doctor, thank you so much. I will definitely pay attention. Can I go see her now?"
The female doctor said, "She's awake, go ahead."
After thanking the female doctor again, Lin Chuan rushed out of the infirmary and hurried to the ward.
Arriving at the door of the ward, Lin Chuan first calmed his somewhat overly excited feelings, then pushed open the ward door and walked in.
Zhou Rui was currently lying on the hospital bed, turning her head when she saw Lin Chuan, her pretty face flushed slightly, seemingly dodging Lin Chuan's gaze.
"Xiao Rui." There was only Zhou Rui in the ward. Lin Chuan walked to Zhou Rui's bedside and called her softly.
Zhou Rui did not look at Lin Chuan, only lightly responded with an "Mm."
Lin Chuan said softly again, "Xiao Rui, why didn't you tell me about such a big thing first?"
Zhou Rui raised her eyes and looked at Lin Chuan, her expression becoming somewhat resentful, and said, "I was afraid, afraid you wouldn't want this child. Lin Chuan, I want this child."
Lin Chuan grabbed Zhou Rui's hand, saying, "Xiao Rui, why would you think that? Who said I wouldn't want this child? I'd be delighted."
"Really." Zhou Rui's emotions became somewhat excited. Then her pretty face darkened again. The relationship with Lin Chuan hasn't reached a conclusion, if this child is born, she will face much pressure.
Lin Chuan, however, didn't think about it too much; this child is his, he must take on the responsibilities of a man.
But Lin Chuan overlooked one issue: how he would explain it to Tang Yumeng.
"Xiao Rui, don't worry, I will be responsible." Seeing Zhou Rui's gloomy expression, Lin Chuan held her hand and said.
Zhou Rui was silent and did not answer; after a full minute, she said, "Lin Chuan, how will you explain to Tang Yumeng?"
Zhou Rui's question pierced the core of the problem, and Lin Chuan's expression froze. Yes, how to tell Tang Yumeng about this? If he wants to be responsible for Zhou Rui, what about Tang Yumeng?
Lin Chuan has gone through so much with Tang Yumeng; in his heart, Tang Yumeng is his other half.
Seeing Lin Chuan silent, Zhou Rui felt a bit sad. Compared to Tang Yumeng, Tang Yumeng holds more weight in Lin Chuan's heart.
However, although sad, Zhou Rui forced a smile and said, "Lin Chuan, no matter what happens in the future, I will always regard you as my man. I will definitely have this child for you."
"Xiao Rui." Lin Chuan held Zhou Rui's hand and couldn't help but call out emotionally.
Just then, the phone rang. Lin Chuan took a look, it was Huang Bo calling. He answered the call and Huang Bo said many people were waiting for him.
Zhou Rui knew what day it was today and struggled to sit up from the hospital bed, saying, "Lin Chuan, let's go to the wedding together."
Lin Chuan looked at Zhou Rui, saying, "But your body..."
Zhou Rui smiled and shook her head, saying, "I can still manage, how could the wedding be complete without the two of us."
Lin Chuan was still somewhat worried and asked the female doctor, who nodded and said they could go, but Lin Chuan needed to pay attention to the patient's emotions and physical condition, not to let her get tired again.
After receiving the female doctor's permission, Zhou Rui had Lin Chuan take her home, refreshed her makeup, changed clothes, and after sprucing up, went to the wedding with Lin Chuan.
At the wedding venue, the atmosphere was just as lively. Huang Bo saw Lin Chuan and Zhou Rui and came over to tell him that Tang Yumeng and Chen Mingguo had left early to attend a City Committee meeting.
Zhou Kai, Ma Yilin, Li Qiang, Dalis, Lu Dapao, and Jiayizi, the three pairs of newlyweds, had already stepped down from the stage and walked to Lin Chuan and Zhou Rui, offering them a toast.
Lin Chuan, being the boss of the three, couldn't refuse the drink, and Zhou Rui, as the head of Sichuan University Group, had to drink too. Knowing Zhou Rui was pregnant, Lin Chuan eagerly drank all the toasts that came their way.
Lu Dapao seized the chance and joked, "Brother Chuan, seeing you protecting the little chili like this really makes me envious. Why don't you two go ahead and have your wedding with us today?"
Zhou Rui's pretty face turned red, and she sneaked a glance at Lin Chuan.
Lin Chuan looked at Lu Dapao and said grumpily, "You're a married man now, but you still don't know how to speak appropriately. Jiayizi, if he dares to behave like this again, just go ahead and smack him hard."
Jiayizi's face was as pink as a peach, looking shy and a bit at a loss.
Li Qiang laughed heartily and said, "That's right, Brother Chuan is right, we all support you, Jiayizi. If he dares to fight back, just let us brothers know, and we'll give him a good beating."
Zhou Kai said, "Beating him up would be too much, because if we do, Jiayizi would come back and blame us for it."
Zhou Kai's words had a hidden meaning, and the others all understood it, breaking into laughter.
Ma Yilin, who was quite familiar with Lin Chuan, Huang Bo, and Li Qiang, couldn't help but glance at Zhou Kai, and said coyly, "Zhou Kai, what are you babbling about?"
Zhou Kai immediately shut his mouth, coughed twice, and looked away.
Lin Chuan burst into laughter, "Dalis, Jiayizi, you two should learn from Ma Yilin on how to manage your men, haha."
Dalis, an American woman with an open personality, chuckled, "My dear is definitely very gentle with me, I don't need to manage him at all."
Li Qiang, unabashed, leaned over to hug Dalis and gave her a kiss on the cheek, saying, "Darling, I surely will be."
Lin Chuan said, "Can the two of you stop being so cheesy? It's making my bones ache."
By this time, it was just past one in the afternoon, and the guests who came to celebrate gradually started to leave.
Lin Chuan, busy welcoming these people, didn't have the time to chat idly with this group. He arranged for Zhou Rui to be taken care of by Xiao Feng, and it wasn't until nearly three o'clock that Lin Chuan finally had some free time.
When Qingzi left, there was a hint of resentment in her eyes. It was rare for her to see Lin Chuan, yet they couldn't have any private time together.
Still, as Qingzi was about to leave, she discreetly revealed the number of her hotel room to Lin Chuan, saying she'd be waiting for him there.
By three o'clock, the three brides had been sent back to their respective new homes. Li Qiang and Lu Dapao didn't have fixed residences in Jiangbei City, so Lin Chuan had long asked Zhou Rui to prepare two specially furnished new apartments for them from the Sichuan University Group's newly developed properties.
No need to mention Zhou Kai; his parents had already prepared a new home for their son and daughter-in-law.
With the dust settled, not many people remained at the venue, except for Luo Guoqing and the Song family brothers, who hadn't left yet and were already quite intoxicated, their speech becoming a bit slurred.
"Lin Chuan, Brother Lin." Song Wu, limping, walked up to Lin Chuan with Song Wen, reeking of alcohol, "Today we're happy as brothers, you must have a drink with us."
Song Wen was slightly better off, yet he followed suit, saying, "Boss Lin, we brother owe you a lot of apologies; I am here to make amends again."
With that, unexpectedly, he knelt down with a thump. Though drunk, Song Wu reacted quickly, kneeling alongside Song Wen, and the pair kowtowed to Lin Chuan.
Apparently, these brothers were quite drunk. Lin Chuan hurriedly helped them up, "Song Wen, Song Wu, what are you doing? Old Luo, quickly take them home."
Nearby Luo Guoqing wobbled, chuckling, "Lin Chuan, these brothers are sincere. At least have a drink with them."
Dazed, Lin Chuan had no choice but to sit at a nearby table. Song Wu first poured Lin Chuan a big glass of wine, then clumsily said, "Boss Lin, Brother Lin, I will drink first to show respect." With that, he picked up the remaining half bottle of wine and gulped it down.
Lin Chuan smiled wryly, raised his glass, made a gesture, and then finished it in one go.
"Boss Lin is indeed forthright, I also toast you," Song Wen held a bottle, similarly poured Lin Chuan a large glass, but not like Song Wu, he only poured himself a glass and clinked glasses with Lin Chuan.
No sooner had they drunk, Bai Yifan popped up from nowhere, having drunk quite a bit himself, plopped down next to Lin Chuan, and, putting his arm around Lin Chuan's shoulder, said, "Lin Chuan, I, Mr. Bai, have never admired anyone, but you, I absolutely do. Come, I toast to you."
Bai Yifan and the Song family brothers were once sworn enemies of Lin Chuan, but now under Lin Chuan's influence, all had become friends.
It goes to show, there are no eternal enemies in this world; as long as you carry yourself properly and act uprightly, even your foes may look at you anew and may become lifelong friends.
Since obtaining the Yin Yang Jade, Lin Chuan never gets drunk, so he opened up to drink with them. These guys had already had enough, and soon Lin Chuan had them all laid out on the tables.
The three grooms hadn't left yet, and seeing Lin Chuan drinking the others under the table, they all came over.
