Chapter 936: Chapter 560: An Unexpected Accident So Sudden, Even the Calm Are Stunned
"Your blood HCG level is very high. Blood tests are more accurate than other methods and wonât be wrong." In a regular marriage checkup, they wouldnât test blood HCG. Itâs just that this hospital offers more tests. "You didnât know?"
Just a few minutes ago, Huo Qinqi was solely focused on timing everything just right to make it back to the civil affairs bureau to get the certificate. Now, with this bombshell of news, both of them felt a bit dizzy.
Even someone as unflappable as Huo Qinqi showed a crack in his composure.
The doctor noticed that something was off about their reactions and decided not to say more.
Marriage checkups can cause quite a bit of trouble, like finding out about a pregnancy where the child isnât the manâs, various messy situations, as seen often in the news...
Sometimes, the marriage check ends with the relationship as well.
Both of them are usually stable and composed people, but this unexpected news clearly rattled them. The doctor didnât dare say more.
They were simply told that being pregnant doesnât affect getting their certificate, and if theyâre worried, they could buy a pregnancy test kit for further confirmation.
Though blood tests are more accurate than regular pregnancy tests, these two were still not convinced, prompting Huo Qinqi to make a trip to the pharmacy.
Shen Shuci was in the restroom, holding a box, feeling a whirlwind of emotions...
She knew the matter was settled, and it didnât matter whether she tested or not.
She just didnât expect everything to happen so suddenly, leaving her in a daze.
Meanwhile, Huo Qinqi stood by the door of the womenâs restroom, with sweaty palms.
Initially stunned, now his mind was filled with an unusual feeling. Although he wasnât particularly fond of children, the thought of having a child with Shen Shuci filled his heart to the brim.
Suppressing the urge to peek inside, he stood by the restroom door like a guardian deity.
It was already after hours at the hospital, and the restroom was empty, with an eerie quiet around.
About five or six minutes later, Shen Shuci came out, without having opened the items in her bag.
"Didnât test?" Huo Qinqi inquired.
"No need." While Huo Qinqi went to buy the items, Shen Shuci had already researched a lot online, ensuring there was no mistake.
"Not happy?" Huo Qinqi noticed her furrowed brow.
"Not really... just feels very sudden."
Shen Shuci thought about the previous days, remembering that morning when Huo Qinqi suddenly showed up at her door, which was just over ten days ago, confirming it must have been then.
They truly were a bit wild that morning...
At that moment, Shen Shuciâs phone vibrated; the old lady was calling, asking when theyâd arrive, "... Mrs. Jiang is already here, you two hurry up, itâs not good to keep them waiting."
"Got it."
"Come quickly, once youâre here, weâll announce the good news."
The Shen elders had a lot of guests to entertain, so they couldnât fit everyone at home and instead set up a table at a hotel outside the community. The old lady was talking to a server about bringing out some good wine.
"Grandma, donât bring out the wine. Almost everyone has to drive, so they canât drink." Tang Wan advised her.
"Itâs fine, todayâs a good day, Iâm happy." The old lady smiled.
Old Mr. Shen sat beside her. Though he felt a bit off that morning, getting the certificate was a good thing. He dressed especially festively for the occasion.
Truth be told, he was somewhat excited.
"Grandma, do you have some happy news to share with us?" Tang Wan held her arm, feeling there was more to celebrate than just Grandpaâs discharge and moving.
"Youâll find out soon."
"Why the secrecy?"
Tang Wan noticed that Grandma was dressed up today and was even wearing the pair of Cyan Feather agate earrings she had gifted her, items Grandma usually hesitated to take out.
She thought it could be that the wedding date with the Huo family was finalized and would be announced publicly. She didnât overthink it.
...
Soon, Zhou Zhongqing arrived, and the rest of the Jiang Family came one after another, even Jiang Shiyi made time to attend, followed by the Huo Family, and finally Qi Zeyan and Ruan Mengxi.
"Why are you out?" Zhou Zhongqing frowned upon seeing Qi Zeyan, "Did the doctor approve your discharge?"
"Iâm just out for a meal and will go back after." Qi Zeyan had been feeling stifled stuck in the hospital.
He wasnât even invited initially; it was only because Shen Shuci invited Ruan Mengxi that he knew about it and decided to tag along for some fun.
Jiang Jinsang glanced at him. Even with a limp, he came to eat. Should she describe him as disabled yet determined?
"Old Huo and Little Aunt arenât here yet?" Qi Zeyan, arriving late, looked around the room to find them missing.
"My brother left early, havenât seen him since." Huo Ran was playing Gomoku with Jiangjiang.
He had already lost three consecutive rounds, yet refused to admit the problem was his skill and instead insisted that he was deliberately going easy on Jiangjiang, still stubbornly struggling. Taotao watched from the side with her chin resting on her hand and looked at Huo Ran...
She began to doubt how he managed to grow up with his level of intelligence.
Without a comparison, she always thought her brother was somewhat foolish, but now...
Her brother was actually quite smart.
Qi Zeyan hobbled over to Jiang Jinsang, put his hand on her shoulder to steady himself, "Whatâs going on? Maotai? So extravagant."
The group knew each other well, and a casual meal usually didnât call for such extravagance.
"Grandma ordered it."
"But a housewarming is indeed a big occasion, and both our elders are home safe. A celebration is warranted." Qi Zeyan nudged Jiang Jinsangâs arm, "I heard the Huo family plans to hold the banquet ahead of schedule?"
"And what does that have to do with you?"
"It concerns you, though. Since the two of them are getting married, youâll have to obediently call Old Huo âuncleâ." Qi Zeyan laughed heartily at the thought of such a classic scene.
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At that moment, Huo Qinqi and Shen Shuci had driven to the hotel entrance, feeling somewhat apprehensive.
This unexpected twist disrupted all their plans. Facing the sudden new identity left them feeling a bit disoriented, even causing Huo Qinqi to feel a mix of emotions.
Amidst the joy, he was uncertain about what to do. Then, thinking about returning to work and being unable to take care of her bothered his messy mind.
Inside the private room, there was laughter and conversation. Jiang Chengsi still complained about their tardiness, suggesting they should face some sort of drink punishment.
Unable to get the certificate, bringing back such news, he wasnât sure how everyone would react...