Chapter 49: Chapter 49: Bestie, You’re the Hero of Our Family!

Dean Wu’s voice boomed like a bell, echoing through the corridor.

Everyone in the hallway maintained their previous postures, their expressions frozen in place.

The first to react was Wang Xiu’e.

Tears on her face hadn’t dried yet, her mouth forming an “O” shape. That look of utter grief shattered instantly, turning into extreme bewilderment.

“Preg… Pregnant…”

Her lips trembled, unable to utter a complete word.

“Haha! Hahahaha!”

The commander suddenly slapped his thigh, bursting into a thunderous laugh.

He rushed over, giving a heavy slap on Gu Yanshen’s back, who was still in a stupor.

“Good boy! You really are something! Hahaha! You scared me to death!”

Political Commissioner Chen also started laughing, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead.

“I told you! I told you! Our Comrade Yanshen never falters at critical moments!”

The military wives at the corner exchanged looks, then erupted into suppressed screams.

“Oh my God!”

“It’s a joyous event! A tremendously joyous event!”

Sister in law Xiao Liu covered her mouth, tears streaming down again, but this time, she laughed them out.

Sister Zhou supported the weak-kneed Wang Xiu’e, helping her breathe while laughing.

“Xiu’e! Did you hear that! It’s a joyful pulse! You’re not a sinner; you’re a great contributor!”

Wang Xiu’e, stimulated by this emotional rollercoaster, seemed unable to cry or laugh, ultimately pounding Sister Zhou’s arm, crying and laughing simultaneously.

“I… I almost became a sinner! Oh, my heart!”

At the end of the corridor, normally as steady as a mountain, Gu Zhen Guo’s hands, clasped behind his back, trembled ever so slightly.

On his stern square face, the lines seemed to soften for a moment.

At the eye of the storm, Gu Yanshen seemed drained of all strength.

The frenzied madness in his bloodshot eyes receded like a tidal wave, replaced by utter blankness and helplessness.

He slowly turned his head, looking at Dean Wu, his voice hoarse beyond recognition.

“What… what did you say?”

Dean Wu laughed, pointing at his still bleeding fist.

“I said, you’re going to be a dad, Mr. Gu!”

“Why are you still standing there? Go in and see your wife! She’s the biggest hero right now!”

Gu Yanshen seemed to have been switched on, quickly pushing the door open and rushing into the ward.

When Lin Wan Yi woke up, the first thing she noticed was the hospital’s distinctive disinfectant smell.

She moved her fingers slightly, and they were immediately enveloped in a large, warm hand.

She turned her head, seeing Gu Yanshen sitting by the bedside.

The man stared at her unblinkingly, his eyes still red, but devoid of fear, filled with an unfathomable, thick emotion.

“You’re awake.”

His voice was very light, carrying a hint of caution.

Lin Wan Yi’s throat felt dry, and she wanted to speak.

“Water.”

Gu Yanshen immediately stood up, moving swiftly like the wind, pouring a cup of warm water.

He supported her neck with one hand, letting her lean gently against his arm, and held the enamel cup to her lips with the other.

“Drink slowly, it’s not hot.”

His actions were clumsy yet cautious, as if holding not a person, but a rare treasure that would shatter at a touch.

After taking a couple of sips, Lin Wan Yi felt a bit more alive.

She looked at his nervous demeanor, feeling a bit amused.

“What happened to me? I just fainted, why do you act like the sky is falling?”

Gu Yanshen’s body went rigid.

He put down the cup and held her hand again, lowering his head to rest his forehead on the back of her hand.

A long while passed before he spoke, his voice muffled.

“Wanwan.”

“Hmm?”

“We’re going to have a child.”

The smile on Lin Wan Yi’s face froze.

She blinked, then blinked again.

“… What?”

“The doctor said you’re pregnant.”

Gu Yanshen raised his head, his eyes bright as if containing two flames.

“You’re going to be a dad?”

Lin Wan Yi murmured.

“Yeah.”

Gu Yanshen nodded heavily.

“I’m going to be a mom?”

“Yeah.”

Lin Wan Yi reached out with her other hand, gently touching her flat stomach.

There, a small life was quietly sprouting.

It was her and Gu Yanshen’s child.

An indescribable, immense joy and warmth exploded from her heart, sweeping through her entire body in an instant.

Her eyes, without warning, reddened.

The door of the ward was knocked lightly twice, then pushed open before any response came from inside.

The commander and Wang Xiu’e entered, full of smiles.

Wang Xiu’e was carrying a basket, inside which an old hen clucked incessantly.

“Wanyi! My dear child! You’re finally awake!”

Wang Xiu’e rushed to the bedside in a few steps. Seeing Lin Wan Yi’s good complexion, she patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief.

“You really… scared me to death!”

She said, her eyes reddening again.

“It’s all my fault; I shouldn’t have let you work so hard. From today, you don’t have to worry about anything! I’ll handle the follow-up of the performance! Anything related to the family quarters has nothing to do with you! You just stay home and rest!”

The commander set down another basket full of eggs, addressing Gu Yanshen.

“Yanshen! Did you hear? From now on, your most important task is to take good care of Comrade Xiao Lin and the revolutionary successor in her belly!”

“If anything happens to Comrade Xiao Lin, I’ll hold you accountable!”

Gu Yanshen immediately stood at attention, saluting.

“I promise to complete the mission!”

Wang Xiu’e held Lin Wan Yi’s hand, growing more fond of her with each passing moment.

“Good child, tell Aunt Xiu’e anything you want to eat! I’ll bring you chicken soup tomorrow!”

Lin Wan Yi felt a bit embarrassed by the scene.

“Mrs. Wang, I’m not that delicate…”

“Delicate, my foot! Now you’re the treasure of our entire military district! Who dares to make you uncomfortable? I’ll be the first to object!”

Wang Xiu’e assured, pounding her chest.

After sending off the commander and his wife, who seemed ready to worship her, the ward finally quieted down.

Lin Wan Yi leaned against the head of the bed, looking at Gu Yanshen.

“Did you… already know?”

Gu Yanshen’s ears turned red.

“I guessed a bit.”

He recalled how she had been drowsy and her tastes had changed recently, but he hadn’t dared to think in that direction.

“Did you call my parents?” Lin Wan Yi suddenly remembered and grew a bit anxious.

Their impression of her was still that of a “bourgeoisie girl with a bad background.”

“I did.” Gu Yanshen nodded, his expression somewhat subtle.

“What… did they say?”

“My mom… dropped the phone.”

Lin Wan Yi’s heart leapt.

Gu Yanshen watched her tense little face, unable to resist pinching it lightly.

“The receiver fell to the floor.”

He paused, then added.

“My dad told me to take care of you at all costs.”

Just as he finished speaking, the only phone in the ward rang sharply.

Gu Yanshen walked over to answer it. After listening for a bit, he handed the receiver to Lin Wan Yi.

“It’s for you.”

Lin Wan Yi took the phone, puzzled.

“Hello?”

In the next second, an excited and familiar shriek spilled from the receiver, so loud it made her ears tingle.

“Lin Wan Yi! You little ingrate! What earth-shattering thing have you done!”

It was Gu Lan.

“Wanwan! Wait for it! My mom asked me to take the quickest train to take care of you immediately!”

On the other end, Gu Lan’s voice carried tears and sheer joy.

“My brother said you’ve done a great thing! My mom also said you’re a great contributor to our family! You wait and see!”

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