Rebirth: What to do if you fall into a wolf's den

A month passed like quicksand on your fingertips, slipping silently through your fingers, and in the blink of an eye, it was time for the prenatal check-up.

The first ray of sunlight in the morning shines through the gaps in the curtains and gently falls on every corner of the bedroom, covering this quiet space with a layer of golden veil.

Zheng Haoqian stood beside the bed, his eyes gently falling on Ji Yan, his eyes filled with unconcealable joy and anticipation.

He asked softly, "Are you ready for the prenatal check-up so early in the morning?" His voice was full of concern for Ji Yan and desire for the surprise that was about to be revealed.

Ji Yan tilted her head slightly and looked at him unhappily, but couldn't help but curl up a faint smile at the corner of her mouth: "Excited? Of course! I'm looking forward to the birth of the baby!"

There was a hint of mischief and coquettishness in her tone, as if she was having a silent contest with Zheng Haoqian to see who was more looking forward to the arrival of this new life.

Hearing this, Zheng Haoqian's smile became even brighter. He gently placed his hand on Ji Yan's bulging belly, where the fruit of their love was being nurtured.

His eyes were tender and focused on Ji Yan, as if he wanted to engrave the beauty of this moment in his heart forever.

"My little princess, you will meet your daddy soon!"

"It doesn't necessarily have to be the little princess! Maybe it's the little prince!" Ji Yan slightly opened her red lips, and her pair of watery almond eyes stared at Zheng Haoqian, with a mischievous and expectant light flashing in her eyes.

There was a hint of teasing in her words, as if she was sharing a secret with Zheng Haoqian that only they understood.

"Chu Yike can tell you that I am pregnant with three younger brothers." Ji Yan continued, with a happy smile on her face.

She knew that Chu Yi's words were just the child's naive imagination, but the expectation and blessing from the child made her feel extremely warm.

Hearing Ji Yan's words, a hint of surprise flashed across Zheng Haoqian's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by endless tenderness.

He held Ji Yan's hand tightly and said affectionately: "It doesn't matter! As long as you give birth to them, I will love them! Whether it's a little princess or a little prince, or even three little princes, I will use all my love to care for them and accompany them as they grow up."

"Slippery tongue!" Although Ji Yan said this, her face was filled with a happy smile. She gently patted Zheng Haoqian's hand, indicating that it was time for him to leave.

The two smiled at each other, walked out of the bedroom hand in hand, and headed towards the hospital.

In the consultation room, soft lights shone next to the ultrasound machine. Five tall and straight men stood in a circle, their eyes fixed on the screen, with anxiety and excitement that were difficult to conceal.

This is their common expectation, a new life that is about to be born, lying quietly in Ji Yan's belly, waiting to meet the world.

"Well, we can't confirm the baby's gender now. This angle is blocked."

The doctor stared at the ultrasound screen intently, his voice gentle and professional, but there was a hint of regret in his words, as if he also felt a little sorry for these expectant fathers.

"It's ok!"

Zheng Haoqian spoke first. His voice was firm and powerful, trying to dispel the sense of loss in the air. "You'll know when the time comes." His words were filled with calmness about the unknown and a firm belief in the future.

The other men also nodded, although they were inevitably a little disappointed, but they were more deeply blessed for Ji Yan and the new life that was about to be born. They knew that whether it was a boy or a girl, it was the most precious gift given to them by God.

Seeing the men's dejected looks, Ji Yan gently stroked her bulging belly with a gentle smile on her lips. Her eyes were shining with maternal radiance, as if she had seen the little life dancing happily in her belly.

"Yes, whether it's a boy or a girl, we will love him/her the same."

Ji Yan's voice was soft but firm, and her words were like a warm current that warmed the hearts of everyone present.

When they were about to get up and leave, Zheng Haoqian and his good friend Lu Nanxu looked at each other, their eyes full of tacit understanding and expectation.

They know that although they did not see the baby's gender as they wished this time, the next prenatal check-up may reveal the mysterious answer.

Seeing this, the doctor raised his hand and gently motioned Ji Yan to walk forward slowly: "The next prenatal checkup will be in a month, don't forget it."

Ji Yan smiled and nodded, her heart full of expectations and longings for the future.

On the way out of the consultation room, the five men still surrounded Ji Yan tightly. Their steps were steady and powerful, as if they were escorting the upcoming new life.

On the way back, the car was filled with an indescribable warmth and expectation. Ji Yan leaned back in the seat, her eyes gently falling on her bulging belly, and she sighed softly.

"What a pity! We didn't find out the gender of the baby today. However, Xiao Chuyi said last time that I was pregnant with three little brothers. I really want to know if what the little guy said is true."

There was a hint of regret in her voice, but more of it was longing and curiosity about the future.

The five men fell silent after hearing Ji Yan's words. There were complex emotions in their eyes. They longed to have one or three more cute little princesses to add more laughter to the family, but they also knew that the arrival of life was the best arrangement of God and could not be forced.

Seeing that none of the five men responded, Ji Yan couldn't help but smile and teased, "Why aren't you talking? Don't you want to know if what Xiao Chuyi said is true?"

There was a hint of mischief in her tone, as if she was having a light-hearted conversation with this group of usually serious men.

Xin Mujing looked at Ji Yan, who was smiling like a flower, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

He reached out and gently rubbed her head, his eyes full of doting: "We can't see the gender of the baby today, which means it's God's will. As for whether it's a little princess or a little prince, we'll tell you after you give birth! We believe that whether it's a boy or a girl, it will be our little baby."

His voice was gentle but firm, as if he was telling Ji Yan with his actions that no matter what the outcome, they would continue to love and support her as always.

The other four also nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with deep blessings for Ji Yan and the unborn baby.

Ji Yan felt the love and care coming from all sides, and her heart was filled with gratitude and happiness.

She touched her belly, her eyes sparkling with maternal radiance: "Yes, no matter whether they are little princesses or little princes, I will treat them well. I will use all my love to care for them and accompany them as they grow up."

The car fell silent again, but this silence was full of warmth and anticipation.