After I Woke Up to Find I Had a Wife - Chapter 16

Lin You quickly stepped forward and pulled Fu Xinran into her arms. Fu Xinran leaned against Lin You’s embrace, closed her eyes, and did not want to speak. After vomiting several times, all her strength had been used up. Even her neck and the root of her tongue hurt.

Lin You thanked the two of them and also asked Hu Lin to help her settle the bill at the restaurant. She handed Fu Xinran’s belongings to Xie Bao’er and troubled her to keep them safe for a while. Later, she would send someone to pick them up.

After arranging these things, Lin You directly carried Fu Xinran on her back. Fu Xinran pressed tightly against Lin You’s back, her forehead resting on Lin You’s shoulder. Once she closed her eyes, she soon fell asleep.

Lin You quickly carried her back to the car. She turned her head and looked at the person sleeping against the passenger seat, feeling very guilty. She had forgotten that during pregnancy, Fu Xinran would easily become tired. Yet she had still let her shop for so long and had even made her unhappy.

“System, plan the fastest route. I’m taking her home to rest.” Lin You turned the steering wheel and quickly drove out of the garage.

“Host, the optimal route has already been planned.”

“Thank you.”

When Fu Xinran woke up, the first thing she saw was the familiar bedroom. Not far away, someone was crouched behind a computer.

Lin You had stayed beside Fu Xinran for over an hour, deeply afraid that she might feel uncomfortable somewhere.

“Host, Fu Xinran is awake,” the system reminded her in a tiny voice.

Lin You looked up and saw Fu Xinran slowly sitting up. She immediately poured a cup of warm water and brought it to Fu Xinran.

“Ranran, drink some water. Are you feeling better?” Lin You raised her hand and touched Fu Xinran’s forehead. Her temperature had not changed. Lin You breathed a sigh of relief and handed the water to Fu Xinran.

Fu Xinran responded softly, “Mm.” She took the glass and drank in small sips.

Before long, the natural reaction after waking appeared in her body. Fu Xinran lifted the blanket and was about to get out of bed.

Lin You thought Fu Xinran was about to vomit again, so she quickly grabbed the trash can by her feet and held it pitifully in front of Fu Xinran.

Fu Xinran: “…”

Lin You felt like there was nothing she could do. She could only silently hold a trash can for her.

In private, she had consulted the family doctor, but the family doctor had no especially good solution either. Morning sickness was truly something that could not be controlled.

In particularly severe cases, the pregnant person might be unable to eat at all and could only rely on IV fluids to replenish energy and ensure nutrition for both the fetus and the adult.

Fu Xinran was silent, even the tips of her ears turning red. “…I just want to go to the bathroom.”

“Ah… Then do you want me to take you there?” Lin You asked smoothly.

Fu Xinran’s pretty face flushed. She glared at Lin You, lifted the blanket, walked around her, and got up to use the bathroom.

Lin You touched her nose. It seemed she had asked something she should not have. She put down the trash can in her arms and pulled open the curtains. The sky had already darkened.

Click.

The bedroom light turned on. The warm yellow light was bright and comfortable.

Fu Xinran lifted her long hair and tucked it behind her ear. Standing in front of the mirror, she found that the light makeup on her face had already been removed, and skincare products had been applied too.

She placed both hands on her face. Thinking about Lin You’s patience and thoughtfulness while they were shopping, and also about how she had cried in the mall, she felt that everything was unbelievable.

The person anxiously waiting at the bathroom entrance had not seemed like Lin You at all, yet it had indeed been her.

Fu Xinran pressed her lips together and smiled, her eyes filled with bright light.

“Ranran, are you coming out?” Lin You had waited outside for several minutes. She had clearly heard the sound of flushing, but Fu Xinran still had not come out. She was a little worried.

Fu Xinran’s ears reddened. She could not believe Lin You had really come over to knock on the door. Hearing the knocking continue, she knew that if she did not make a sound, Lin You might really rush in.

But speaking while in the bathroom was truly too embarrassing. Fu Xinran bit her lip, enduring both shame and delight. Finally, before Lin You was about to break the door down, she opened it.

Her eyes were like water, rippling with waves as she glared at Lin You before walking out.

“Phew. Why didn’t you say anything? You scared me to death.” Lin You complained quietly.

“Hmph. Who uses the bathroom that quickly?” Fu Xinran could not help scolding delicately.

Her soft voice carried the hoarseness of someone who had just woken up. Lin You’s heart instantly went soft and numb, as if it had been struck by a cloud. She felt dizzy and lightheaded.

She stared without blinking at Fu Xinran, who had sat down where she had just been sitting. Lin You scratched her head. She felt she knew nothing about Fu Xinran’s beauty.

Usually, Fu Xinran was cold and distant, as noble and beautiful as a pure snow mountain. But after stripping away that distance and coldness, she was so soft and moving.

Lin You shook her head. No, Lin You, you have to hold steady. You can’t be tempted by beauty.

Although she really was beautiful. Lin You worked hard to tell herself that she was only admiring her beautiful and moving bestie.

But that still could not stop her silly smile. Fu Xinran had originally only wanted to sit somewhere else for a while, but when she turned sideways, she saw the computer screen:

How to ease discomfort in pregnant women.
How to reduce morning sickness.
How to improve a pregnant woman’s bad mood…

Fu Xinran scrolled down. There were eight or nine pages open on the screen, each with different content. On the notebook on the desk, every point, whether useful or not, had been written down.

She looked through them one by one. Lin You stood beside Fu Xinran and scratched her head in embarrassment. Fu Xinran was carrying a child connected to her by blood, and pregnancy made her so uncomfortable, yet Lin You had no way to help her.

Thinking of this, Lin You felt very sad and rarely became downcast.

The hardship of a woman’s pregnancy went far beyond what the doctor had told her. Perhaps there would even be embarrassing aftereffects. All kinds of pain spoke of how great a mother was.

Fu Xinran raised her head and looked straight at Lin You. Her faint smile and the light tears in her eyes made Lin You’s scalp go numb. She hurriedly half-knelt on the floor and pulled Fu Xinran into her arms.

“What’s wrong? Are you still feeling terrible? Do you want me to take you out for a walk?” Lin You gently stroked Fu Xinran’s back.

“You have to keep treating me this well. Otherwise, I won’t give birth to your child.” Fu Xinran leaned on Lin You’s shoulder and acted spoiled in a muffled voice.

“If possible, I’d rather not have this child. I don’t want you to feel this uncomfortable and suffer so much. I just want you to be well.” Lin You hugged Fu Xinran’s warm body tightly. If only she had transmigrated a little earlier, maybe this would not have happened.

Fu Xinran immediately pushed Lin You away. With the tip of her nose red, she glared at Lin You. “You want to go back on it?” Her index finger pressed against Lin You’s modest chest, looking as if she would poke her to death if she dared say yes.

Lin You raised both hands and quickly shook her head. “I have to treat you well. You’re the mother of my child. If I don’t treat you well, who would I treat well?”

Lin You hurriedly took out those greasy yet simple promises she had once seen before, trying to coax Fu Xinran first.

“Why are you humans more complicated than data? According to the data and heart chart analysis, she’s clearly very happy right now,” the system asked Lin You in complete confusion.

Lin You: Who are you asking? I’m a single dog who’s been single for more than twenty years. This is my first time trying to figure out a woman’s thoughts, and I’m still in the internship period!!

“Hmph, that’s more like it. But… you didn’t learn that online, did you?” Fu Xinran glanced at the computer out of the corner of her eye and suspiciously poked Lin You’s chest.

This person had never known how to say soft words before, nor did she know how to coax people. How had she suddenly learned?

Lin You’s gaze drifted around, not daring to look directly at Fu Xinran. She had learned it in her previous life, so it had nothing to do with this life, right?

Seeing Lin You’s little movements and expressions, how could Fu Xinran not understand?

Suddenly, an idea came to her. Fu Xinran smiled gracefully, her eyes clear and bright, carrying a trace of teasing.

Lin You felt something was wrong. Looking at Fu Xinran’s eyes, she always felt that her next words would not be a good idea.

“I married you before I ever dated anyone. Before I was ever loved by someone, I already have to give birth to your child. Shouldn’t you… take responsibility as an Alpha and let me experience your unique love before I become a mother?”

When Fu Xinran said this, she was also very nervous. She looked at Lin You, who had already frozen stiff, and met her gaze without avoiding it.

She did not want to slowly take things step by step anymore. Ever since Lin You learned she was pregnant, Lin You had changed almost every day, surprising her yet also worrying her. In truth, Lin You indulged her far more than Lin You herself realized.

So Fu Xinran wanted to be willful for once. If Lin You refused, then at worst, they would return to the previous state.

“Host, Host, wake up! This is a good opportunity! Host, you can fully preserve your life now!”

The system looked at the host who had already frozen and shouted loudly in her mind. If it had hands, it would have grabbed Lin You and shaken her hard. At this critical moment, wake up quickly!

“What good opportunity?” Lin You was still a little dazed. She understood every word Fu Xinran had said, but when they were connected together, she could not understand them.

“Aiya, Host, why did you disconnect at a time like this? Fu Xinran wants to date you! You have to seize this opportunity and reform her. That way, you can gain a wife and a daughter, and preserve your little life too. Three birds with one stone!” The system anxiously wanted to shake its still-disconnected host awake.

“R-really? But I’ve never dated before. How about I teach her how to fight instead? I’m good at that.” Lin You’s head was dizzy as she told the system.

“So she can learn and beat you to death?” the system retorted with a dead-fish-eye expression at its still-dazed host.

“Mm? You’re not willing?” Fu Xinran looked at Lin You, who had yet to respond and was only staring stupidly at her. She hooked Lin You’s chin, her clear and charming face moving in front of her as she met Lin You’s stunned eyes.

Cold sweat was almost coming out of Lin You’s back. Surely not. Were they really going to date this quickly? How about they start from the step of becoming besties first?

Seeing those lips almost touching hers, she did not dare move or speak. Too close. Lin You held her breath and did not dare breathe.

Soon, her face turned bright red from holding her breath. Fu Xinran became amused and deliberately did not move away. She wanted to see how long this person could hold it in.

Standing at the door, Aunt Gui raised her hand and knocked twice.

Knock, knock.

The sound woke the two young people who had been locked in their little contest.

Aunt Gui did not want to interrupt them either, but dinner had already been ready for a long time, and these two still had not come downstairs.

Besides, Lin You had specifically instructed someone to come up at six-thirty to call them for dinner. After eating, she wanted to take Madam out for a walk. If it got too late, it would be chilly and not good.

Seeing that it was almost six-fifty and the two still had not come down, Aunt Gui could only come upstairs to call them.

Lin You took a big breath and hurriedly moved away from Fu Xinran. “Aunt Gui, go downstairs with Ranran first. I need to wash my hands.”

Aunt Gui sighed inwardly. Youyou, you need to be a little more assertive. Every time, Madam scares you into fleeing in panic. You still can’t kiss her after all this time. Even this old woman can’t bear watching it anymore.

Fu Xinran lightly coughed. She also felt a little embarrassed, her face flushed as she went downstairs with Aunt Gui.

Aunt Gui knew young people were thin-skinned and easily embarrassed, so she whispered, “I only just came upstairs. I didn’t see anything and didn’t hear anything. Madam, don’t feel embarrassed. Otherwise, the family head’s little snail horns will shrink back again.”

Fu Xinran nodded with a flushed face and thanked her in a voice so soft it was almost inaudible. She really did like Aunt Gui. From the moment she came to the Lin family, Aunt Gui had always helped her and even taught her how to win Lin You over.

Lin You hid in the bathroom, not daring to go out. Her cheeks were crimson and almost steaming.

“She… she was flirting with me just now, right?” Lin You washed her face with cold water but still could not calm down. This was the first time she had been flirted with by a great beauty. It was truly too embarrassing.

“Mm, yes. Host, have you come back to your senses? Do you want to date the villainess?”

“Don’t call her villainess. She has a name.”

System: “…”

They had not even started dating yet!