The military wife is pregnant and the tycoon, who has no heir, spoils her rotten.

Chapter 156 Speculation
Lu Beiting returned home that evening.

Xia Zhi was sitting on the edge of the bed. When she saw him return, she immediately got up and went to greet him.

"Beiting, you're finally back." Xia Zhi's voice carried a hint of urgency.

As Lu Beiting was taking off his coat, he suddenly paused, looked at Xia Zhi with concern in his eyes, and asked, "What's wrong? What happened?"

After taking off his clothes, he walked a few steps to Xia Zhi's side, sat down, and took her hand.

"I've been thinking about Tuanzi all day." Xia Zhi frowned slightly, her eyes full of worry. "Although Tuanzi seems to be doing well on the mountain now, and I can go see it to keep it company from getting bored, it's the only giant panda on the mountain."

What will happen when Tuanzi grows up and has no playmates?

Lu Beiting nodded slightly, listening attentively without interrupting.

“Look, the place next door is the birthplace of pandas. Sending Tuanzi there is definitely better than keeping her here.”

"If Tuanzi finds a mate over there and has a litter of adorable baby pandas, we can go visit it!" Xia Zhi said, becoming more and more excited, her eyes shining with anticipation.

Lu Beiting looked at her gently, a slight smile playing on his lips. "Alright, whatever you say. Since you've made up your mind, I'll ask someone to inquire about it tomorrow."

"By the way, do you remember that 'chicken' we found by the roadside last time?" Xia Zhi asked Lu Beiting, her eyes lighting up as if she had suddenly remembered something.

Lu Beiting was slightly taken aback. After thinking for a moment, he nodded. "Yes, I remember. What's wrong? Is it dead?"

"How could that be!" Xia Zhi couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Sister Chen takes such good care of it. And it's not a chicken at all, it's a peacock! It's grown so big now!" Xia Zhi said, gesturing with her hands to show the size of the peacock, describing it vividly.

Lu Beiting's eyes widened in surprise, "You really are a pro at picking things up, you can find anything."

Xia Zhi smiled smugly, a hint of playfulness on her face, "What's this called? This is called being blessed by a lucky koi! When luck comes, nothing can stop it!"

Lu Beiting laughed heartily at her words, his eyes full of doting affection. "Alright, then our children will be named Xiao Jin and Xiao Li."

Xia Zhi was taken aback at first, then realized that he was talking about naming their future child, and couldn't help but scold him, "You're being too casual! How can you name a child like that?"

“Not at all, I think it sounds pretty good.” Lu Beiting said seriously, and even touched his chin.

“One is named Lu Yunjin, and the other is named Lu Zhili. They have such meaningful names. We can just change the characters later according to our preferences.” He looked at Xia Zhi with a proud expression.

Xia Zhi twitched the corners of her mouth. Just hearing the name, it seemed alright.

Lu Beiting gently patted her head, then got up to fetch hot water and came back to help her wash her feet.

Looking at her chubby feet, Xia Zhi couldn't help but worry. "Lu Beiting, look at my feet, haven't they gotten so much fatter? I feel like I've gained weight on my thighs too."

"It's alright," Lu Beiting comforted her softly, gently massaging the back of her foot with his fingertips. "I heard that these things will gradually disappear after giving birth."

Xia Zhi pouted, leaned back against the headboard, and muttered to herself, "After I have the baby, will I no longer be able to do what I want to do?"

Lu Beiting's hand suddenly stopped moving, then he slowly raised his head and looked at her with a firm gaze, "No, don't worry."

We can hire someone to help take care of the child. If I'm home, I can take care of the child myself.

"When the child is older, I can take him to the military base; these things are not a problem."

"Don't just talk the talk, or you'll go back on your word," Xia Zhi said with a smile.

"Don't worry, I will definitely do what I say." Lu Beiting nodded solemnly.

After drying Xia Zhi's feet, Lu Beiting picked up the basin of water and said, "I'll go pour some water. You should get some rest."

Xia Zhi curled up in her warm bed, her mind filled with a multitude of thoughts, various ideas flashing through her mind.

Lu Beiting returned quickly, tiptoed to bed, and then gently pulled Xia Zhi into his arms, coaxing her tenderly, "Sleep, don't think too much."

In Lu Beiting's warm embrace, Xia Zhi drifted off to sleep.

The next morning, when she woke up, Lu Beiting was nowhere to be found, leaving only an empty bed.

She lay in bed for a while longer before slowly getting up, picking up the clothes that had been laid out beside her, dressing herself, and then leaving the house.

When Xia Zhi arrived at the military base, she found that there were far fewer people there. After asking around, she learned that everyone had gone to carry out a mission.

Left with no other choice, she had to go to Bai Yulan.

"Xia, come in and sit down." Bai Yulan greeted her warmly, quickly closing the door as she spoke, afraid that the cold wind outside would get in.

Xia Zhi went inside and carefully examined Bai Yulan's body. A relieved smile appeared on her face. "Sister Yulan, you're feeling much better. You've recovered really well."

"This is all thanks to you, Xia." Bai Yulan held Xia Zhi's hand, her eyes full of gratitude. "If it weren't for you, I don't know what would have happened to me."

"Oh, right, Xia." Bai Yulan suddenly remembered something, and her expression became somewhat excited.

“My grandfather wrote to me. He asked if you were interested in going to medical school. They really value you there and want to invite you to be a teacher at their school!” Bai Yulan said excitedly, grasping Xia Zhi’s hand.

"Huh? Become a teacher?" Xia Zhi was slightly taken aback, a look of surprise on her face.

"I thought I was going to be a student, but I didn't expect them to make me a teacher."

This was a little different from what she had expected.

“You’re so talented, it’s only right that you become a teacher. Besides, I heard from my grandfather that as long as you’re willing to go, he’ll provide you with accommodation and a salary. He also said he won’t interfere with your other affairs, you just need to teach the students when the time comes.”

Oh no, I'm starting to feel tempted.

Where is this university?

"It's in Beijing, home to the best medical university in the country, and they frequently go abroad for exchange programs," Bai Yulan said, telling her everything she knew.

Xia Zhi pursed her lips, "Is it really okay if I don't have a diploma?"

Bai Yulan looked at her exaggeratedly, "A diploma is nothing compared to your skills. Before, Grandpa Shen consulted many doctors who were helpless. They even formed a special team, but while they were still studying the case, you cured him. Just based on that..."

Bai Yulan's voice trailed off, "I'd even make you the principal."

"Haha, that's a bit of an exaggeration." Xia Zhi laughed, amused. "But I'll still think about it. I'll have to wait until the baby is born."

"Now that I'm pregnant with twins, nothing is very convenient."

"It's alright, they're just asking for your opinion," Bai Yulan quickly said. "Besides, if they can't even wait this long, then we wouldn't bother going!"

Xia Zhi nodded, "Okay, I understand." For the next two months, just as he had said, Lu Beiting was busy running around all day and was rarely seen.

Sometimes he would come home very late and just sleep in the barracks, and sometimes he wouldn't go home for several days.

That day, Xia Zhi was eating in the cafeteria as usual when Bai Yulan came over excitedly with her lunchbox and sat down next to her.

"Hey, Xia, I have some good news for you!" Bai Yulan's face was full of gossip, and her eyes sparkled with excitement.

Xia Zhi found it amusing to look at her like this. "Sister Yulan, when did you become so gossipy?"

Bai Yulan used to be a very dignified lady, but I never expected her to become so lively now.

Bai Yulan smiled and said, "Isn't this a good thing?"
I used to think life was boring and I thought about when I would die every day, but now it's different.

I suddenly realized that there are so many interesting things in life!

"Hmm, what do you want to say, Sister Yulan?" Xia Zhi was happy for her after hearing what she said.

"I heard it from Qin Beishan. Gu Yunshen and Qiao Sheng caused trouble in the city a while ago!" Bai Yulan leaned closer to Xia Zhi and whispered.

Xia Zhi listened with interest as she sipped her soup, gesturing for her to continue.

"I heard they were caught by Brother Qin Beishan for reselling goods!"

Xia Zhi couldn't help but twitch her lips. "That's really breaking the law knowingly. How could they do such a thing?"

Gu Yun Shen grew up on the border, so he should be more knowledgeable about the rules. It's really hard to understand why he did something like this.

However, considering their character, it's not surprising that they did such a thing.

"And then what? How was it handled?" Xia Zhi asked curiously.

Bai Yulan sighed, a hint of regret on her face. "They didn't resell a large quantity, so they were criticized and paraded through the streets as punishment."

However, the matter was published in the newspaper, which not only exposed their crimes but also revealed all the dirty deeds they had done before.

Now they've truly become like rats crossing the street, hated by everyone.

They'll probably have to find a new place to start a new life now.

"Serves him right!" Xia Zhi couldn't help but mutter, feeling a sense of satisfaction.

"I also heard from Qin Beishan that his brother was very angry."

If it weren't for the law, Gu Yunshen would have been convicted of a serious crime.

However, if they dare to commit the same offense again, they won't be so lucky; they might face execution.

Xia Zhi nodded. Gu Yunshen and Qiao Sheng had really messed up this time.

In Kunming, under a dark and damp bridge arch, the cold wind howled in.

Gu Yun Shen and Qiao Sheng huddled together, their bodies shivering in the cold wind.

"Damn it! What bad luck!" Gu Yun Shen cursed angrily. "We were released, but to avoid suspicion, we stayed for another half a month. As a result, we were spotted as soon as we made the transaction!"

Gu Yun Shen's face was injured, his clothes were tattered, his hair was messy, and his eyes were full of ferocity. He was no longer the scholar he used to be.

Qiao Sheng, standing to the side, kept her head down, silent, her face as pale as paper, and her expression extremely haggard.

In all her years, having lived two lives, this was the first time she had experienced such a humiliating public parade. At that moment, she felt so ashamed that she wanted to disappear into the ground.

After Gu Yunshen finished cursing, he turned to look at Qiao Sheng, the ferocity in his eyes softening slightly. He patiently comforted her, "Sheng Sheng, it's alright."

There's always a place for us in this world. The people we used to trade with in the surrounding towns are still around. We'll go back, find another place, and we'll definitely be able to make a comeback.

He had to admit that Qiao Sheng's idea was indeed good; without her, he might not have been able to do these reselling businesses so smoothly.

Although I stumbled this time, I had made a small fortune before, and as long as I keep going, there is still hope of getting rich.

Qiao Sheng was pulled back to reality by Gu Yun Shen's words. She looked up, her eyes filled with urgency and unease.

"Gu, Gu Yun Shen, let's go back and get married, okay? I really don't want to wait any longer."

She had been waiting for this day for far too long. She originally thought that as long as they got married, she would be able to complete her mission. But now, although Gu Yun Shen was agreeing verbally, he kept delaying.

Gu Yun Shen's expression darkened slightly, a hint of impatience flashing in his eyes, but he still forced himself to remain calm and said gently:

"Sheng Sheng, be a little better and wait a little longer."

"Once I've earned enough money, I'll give you a grand wedding and make you the happiest bride in the world."

Qiao Sheng, her eyes red, turned to look at him, her voice trembling slightly, "Gu Yun Shen, are you still going to take the college entrance exam?"

Gu Yunshen's expression grew even more impatient. In his view, having money was the most important thing; what was the point of going to university?
Besides, given the huge incident they've caused, even if they get into university, which school would want them?

Instead of wasting time and energy on this, it's better to focus on making money.

"Sheng Sheng, look at the situation now. Even if I wanted to take the exam, they wouldn't accept me." Gu Yun Shen leaned against the wall, looking down at her, his helplessness mixed with a hint of indifference.

Upon hearing this, Qiao Sheng was struck dumb, suddenly realizing that they now had criminal records...

"Then, what should we do?" Qiao Sheng's voice was trembling with sobs, her heart filled with fear and confusion.

The Qiao family no longer wanted her. Since the incident, she had never received a reply to any of the letters she sent.

Now they've become pariahs, hated by everyone. How are they going to live from now on?

Why is it that other people can make a fortune by reselling goods and working in the black market after time travel, but when it comes to me, I encounter such a big setback as soon as things start to look up?
"It's alright, Sheng Sheng." Gu Yun Shen pinched her shoulders and gently shook her, trying to calm her down.

"I told you, we can just start over somewhere else. As long as we work together, we're sure we can have a good life."

Qiao Sheng grabbed his arm. "Gu Yun Shen, let's get married, okay? I don't want to wait any longer."

Gu Yunshen frowned, but still said, "Okay, we'll get married at the end of the year. It's inconvenient not having a stable place to live right now."

Qiao Sheng wanted to say that she didn't want anything, as long as he went with her to get their marriage certificate, but seeing his somewhat impatient expression, she swallowed the words back.

During this time, she could sense that Gu Yun Shen was different from before. He had become somewhat unpredictable and would sometimes yell at people for no reason. Now that she was all alone, she didn't dare to confront him directly.