The Flower Of The High Mountain Is Pregnant With The Son Of The Sand Sculpture Ceo Chapter 62
byChapter 62 I Must Be More Than You Imagine…
Lu Shangyan felt his body trembling violently as he spoke, so he had to use some strength to firmly grasp his hand: “Don’t panic yet. Tell me the reason slowly.”
Pei Yumin opened and closed his mouth, finally looking at Lu Shangyan with his bloodshot eyes: “I can’t tell you.”
Afraid that Lu Shangyan would press further, he quickly added, “You are already working so hard right now. I can’t let you worry anymore.”
People were passing by, their eyes constantly lingering on them. When Lu Shangyan turned his head to look, they would quickly avert their gaze. This was clearly not the best place to talk, so Lu Shangyan held his hand: “Come back to the hospital with me first.”
Pei Yumin felt the warmth radiating from Lu Shangyan’s palm and said stubbornly, “I still can’t tell you when we get back.”
“Then we won’t talk about it for now,” Lu Shangyan pulled his hand forward. “You go back and wash some grapes for me first.”
Pei Yumin sniffled. This time, he didn’t hesitate and followed him.
Upstairs, Dai Qin hadn’t even figured out what had happened. He prepared hot tea, but when he went downstairs to meet them, there was no sign of anyone.
He sighed and went back upstairs to continue working.
There were still many documents he hadn’t had time to organize. Pei Yumin had handed everything over to him, and he needed to review it all today.
Once they were in the car, Pei Yumin clung to him as if he couldn’t bear to be separated.
Lu Shangyan could only offer him one hand. Initially, they held both hands together, but Lu Shangyan noticed he wasn’t concentrating on driving, so he sternly scolded him.
Pei Yumin seemed startled, his body shaking as he placed both hands on the steering wheel. Lu Shangyan had never seen him look like this before. After thinking for a moment, he placed his hand on Pei Yumin’s thigh instead.
Pei Yumin’s condition seemed to have worsened. Before, he could pretend to maintain a normal demeanor, but now it was different. He was like a child who had been terrified for years, easily becoming distressed and fearful at the slightest sound.
Lu Shangyan leaned back, watching Pei Yumin intently. It wasn’t until they were nearing the hospital entrance that Lu Shangyan couldn’t help but ask him again, “Are you very afraid that I will blame you?”
Pei Yumin first nodded, then quickly shook his head: “No.”
Lu Shangyan felt uneasy remembering how Pei Yumin had fled to the company today, unwilling to see him. But if Pei Yumin wasn’t ready to tell him some things, he couldn’t keep pressing.
Moreover, given Pei Yumin’s current state, he couldn’t be too forceful: “Since you’re not afraid, then no matter what happens in the future, you can’t hide from me, alright?”
Pei Yumin had done many things for him before, constantly indulging and coaxing him to ensure his life was happy and comfortable.
Lu Shangyan always feared that he was useless in Pei Yumin’s eyes, that Pei Yumin wouldn’t need him.
But now that Pei Yumin needed him, he felt completely at a loss.
He stared at Pei Yumin for a long time, but Pei Yumin didn’t respond. He sighed quietly in his heart, thinking that being completely needed was probably a challenge for him right now.
But he believed that Pei Yumin could handle it, and he could too. The things Pei Yumin learned for him, he could also learn for Pei Yumin.
Pei Yumin parked the car steadily, then habitually walked around to the passenger side to open the door for him, extending his arm to help him slowly get out.
It was strange. He used to think that as a man, he didn’t need such care, but now that Tuntun was growing inside him, sometimes he had to yield. Getting out of the car became difficult, going upstairs became difficult, and sometimes even turning over while sleeping required external help.
Perhaps it started when his legs first swelled, or when he began waking up frequently at night because the fetus was growing, or maybe when he first experienced morning sickness and struggled to eat. These various torments made him less like the “Lu Shangyan” he used to be.
All these things intertwined, forming a tight net around Pei Yumin. Without him realizing it, the net gradually tightened, starting to suffocate Pei Yumin.
But to Lu Shangyan, these were minor issues. He himself didn’t mind his own body’s discomfort, yet Pei Yumin seemed to care more about him than he did himself.
That’s why these small things, which Lu Shangyan didn’t take seriously, caused Pei Yumin to stop acting like the “Pei Yumin” he used to be.
Pei Yumin always seemed carefree, so Lu Shangyan had always assumed that even if the sky fell, Pei Yumin would laugh and pull him, asking, “It’s the end of the world soon, want to share a kiss?” Or he would make him promise that in the next cycle, they would reappear in this world at the same time and still be together.
But now it seemed his assumptions weren’t entirely correct. Pei Yumin wanted to be with him even in death, but he didn’t take everything lightly.
Lu Shangyan held his arm, leaning on him after getting out of the car: “You mentioned wanting the surgery sooner. Have you thought it through?”
Pei Yumin said, “I have, but I’m afraid you won’t agree.”
Lu Shangyan asked again, “Is it because early surgery would be bad for Tuntun?”
Pei Yumin was silent for a long time. It wasn’t until he slowly walked into the ward that he spoke again: “Uncle Wu said that Tuntun’s growth conditions are limited right now. Even though he’s over eight months, he might not be as developed as a typical seven-month-old baby.”
“But you also know that your body isn’t really suitable for carrying a child. Tuntun is already affecting your body too much.”
Lu Shangyan looked down as Pei Yumin skillfully helped him take off his shoes, completing the rest of his sentence: “You’re afraid I won’t be able to keep the child, and even more afraid I won’t be able to keep myself.”
Pei Yumin’s hand paused: “You won’t have any trouble.”
“That’s right, I won’t have any trouble,” Lu Shangyan said. “I feel like Tuntun is doing well, and my body is fine too.”
“But don’t worry, if I feel even a little uncomfortable, I will tell you immediately.”
“I will consider the early surgery, but not right now. Because you also said Tuntun isn’t ready to be born early. He needs to stay for at least two more weeks, alright?”
Every extra day he stayed in his body, Tuntun would grow a little more, increasing his chances of survival.
Pei Yumin buried his face in Lu Shangyan’s knees: “Uncle Wu said in so many previous checkups that Tuntun was healthy, and you were healthy, and the baby would definitely be born safely. I don’t know why things suddenly changed like this.”
Pei Yumin had been anxious for a while, and the most recent checkup was the final straw that broke him.
Lu Shangyan took a deep breath: “Because it’s already a miracle that we can have Tuntun. People can’t be lucky forever. Maybe this is a test Tuntun is giving us.”
Pei Yumin reached out and placed his hand on Lu Shangyan’s belly: “What kind of test is this? Seeing you suffer like this, when he comes out, I’m definitely going to spank his bottom.”
Lu Shangyan reached out and pinched his cheeks: “Don’t say that now! He can understand!”
Pei Yumin said, “It’s best if he can understand.”
“If he can understand, he’ll be even more obedient, grow up quickly, and meet the conditions for early surgery.”
Lu Shangyan licked his dry lips: “Did Uncle Wu say when the surgery would be best?”
Pei Yumin thought for a moment. He had originally planned to “lie” to Lu Shangyan, but Lu Shangyan’s gaze was too intense right now. He knew that even if he didn’t tell the truth, Lu Shangyan would find a way to figure it out this time.
So he had to be honest: “Uncle Wu isn’t sure, but he said the sooner the surgery, the better for you.”
“As for Tuntun, he said it depends on his growth. If possible, maybe we can do the surgery next week. If not, it might have to be delayed for a long time.”
Lu Shangyan understood. He calculated that by next month, Tuntun would be close to nine months. Even if his development wasn’t as good as other babies, at least… Lu Shangyan closed his eyes: “Then can we still follow my plan?”
Pei Yumin finally looked up to meet his gaze: “Two weeks later…”
Lu Shangyan was afraid he would speak too absolutely, leaving no room for retreat, so he quickly interrupted him: “I’ll get another checkup tomorrow, and then I’ll talk to Uncle Wu and the other doctors carefully about whether surgery in two weeks is feasible. Can we do that?”
Pei Yumin originally wanted to say, “Whether it’s feasible or not, we have to do the surgery.” But Lu Shangyan’s eyes were bright right now, and he couldn’t bring himself to say anything harsh. He could only hold Lu Shangyan’s hands tightly, as if that would give him the courage to agree.
Lu Shangyan knew he couldn’t answer right now and didn’t force him to give an answer.
The topic was too heavy, and he didn’t want to dwell on it himself, nor did he want Tuntun to sense it: “Hurry up and wash the grapes for me. I want to eat them.”
Pei Yumin rubbed his eyelids, stood up, and quickly washed the grapes for him. He took out the small bedside table, placed the grapes on it, and adjusted the bed to Lu Shangyan’s most comfortable height.
For every grape Lu Shangyan ate, he put one into Pei Yumin’s mouth: “You need to take care of yourself too. After Tuntun is born, the accountant will be going to school, and you’ll be responsible for taking care of him most of the time.”
Pei Yumin’s hands were no longer shaking. He forced a smile: “Okay.”
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The next morning, Lu Shangyan uncharacteristically didn’t sleep in. Perhaps because he had something on his mind, he couldn’t sleep soundly, and neither could Pei Yumin, who was holding him.
Pei Yumin couldn’t lie down past 7:30. He got dressed and left the room. Lu Shangyan thought he was going to talk to the doctor about the checkup, but instead, he wheeled in a wheelchair.
Lu Shangyan was washing his face with hot water. When he turned and saw the wheelchair, he couldn’t help but laugh: “Isn’t this a bit too exaggerated?”
Pei Yumin said righteously, “Not exaggerated at all. I wish you wouldn’t do anything right now. I want to help you brush your teeth, wash your face, get dressed, and eat.”
Lu Shangyan sighed with a smile: “You’ll probably only get the chance to do these things for me when I’m ninety.”
Pei Yumin looked at him: “I’d do it for a lifetime.”
A current seemed to pass through him. Lu Shangyan felt a jolt in his heart and, for once, gave him a slightly flustered and shy smile: “Don’t talk nonsense. What if Mom suddenly walks in?”
Pei Yumin’s emotions had been severely suppressed recently. Lu Shangyan talking with him last night had helped ease his tension, and today he seemed much more relaxed than before.
He even had the presence of mind to joke with Lu Shangyan: “If she comes in, let her listen. We’ve been living at home recently, and she’s heard plenty anyway.”
Lu Shangyan looked at his nonchalant expression and shrugged helplessly. He tried to walk past him to get dressed, but Pei Yumin suddenly turned and blocked his path: “New ride. Try it out and see how it feels.”
Lu Shangyan tried to refuse, unwilling to try it, but Pei Yumin simply wrapped his arms around his waist and pressed him into the chair.
Lu Shangyan wanted to stand up, but unfortunately, his mobility was limited now, and before he could move, Pei Yumin was already pushing him out. He didn’t dare to stand up then.
So, as they left, he asked Pei Yumin to bring him the blanket. On the way to the checkup, whenever they encountered people, he would lift the blanket to cover half his face.
Pei Yumin, however, looked completely unconcerned: “Didn’t you say you wanted me to wait on you in the future? I’m just practicing now.”
Lu Shangyan didn’t know whether to laugh or cry: “Forget it. When I’m ninety, you’ll be almost a hundred. I might have to take care of you then.”
Pei Yumin whispered to him, “Then you won’t need to take care of me. You’re so capable, you must have saved up enough money to hire me a nanny.”
Lu Shangyan played along: “I’ll hire you eight, with each nanny taking care of you for three hours.”
Pei Yumin’s tone lightened considerably: “Mr. Lu is so generous. Then I’ll have to cling to you for the rest of my life.”
Lu Shangyan kept talking to him, afraid he would start overthinking if he fell silent. But unexpectedly, the moment he saw Uncle Wu and the doctor behind him, the expression on Pei Yumin’s face instantly froze, and his hands turned icy cold.
Lu Shangyan had to raise his hand, reaching over his own shoulder to press the back of Pei Yumin’s hand: “Why are you panicking? The checkup hasn’t even started yet. The results will definitely be good this time.”
Pei Yumin was still nervous, unable to utter a single word. He just numbly followed the doctors and nurses. Wherever they told him to take Lu Shangyan for the checkup, he pushed Lu Shangyan there.
After a morning of running around, he looked significantly drained. Lu Shangyan, who barely walked a few steps and mostly just lay down, felt a sore back. When they returned to the ward, he suddenly realized the wheelchair had actually helped him a lot.
It would take some time for the checkup results to come out. Pei Yumin sat on the small sofa, his body curled up, looking particularly pitiful.
Lu Shangyan stretched his limbs, slowly walked over, and patted his head: “Don’t you believe me? If I say it’s fine, it will be fine.”
Pei Yumin hugged his waist, careful not to use too much force. He buried his face in Lu Shangyan’s side, inhaling his scent, which kept him from trembling too badly.
When Yuan Qingyu arrived, he had been in that position for a long time. Lu Shangyan’s back was incredibly sore, but he didn’t move, even when he saw Yuan Qingyu enter.
Pei Yumin only slowly released Lu Shangyan after hearing the movement, allowing him to sit down and then massaging his back and legs.
Yuan Qingyu brought lunch: “I just heard Uncle Wu say you had another systematic checkup. You must be exhausted after all morning. Eat something first.”
Some checkups required fasting and no water, and Lu Shangyan was indeed hungry. He directed Pei Yumin to bring him food. Once all the dishes were laid out, he stood up to walk toward the dining table, but after only two steps, he stopped: “Pei Yumin, come help me.”
He could have walked over himself, but he suddenly felt that calling Pei Yumin to help would make him feel happier.
Sure enough, Pei Yumin’s tense body relaxed a little. Lu Shangyan saw that he wasn’t eating and started urging him: “Hurry up and eat. Eat big bites. When I see other people enjoying their food, it makes me hungry.”
Pei Yumin hesitated, then started eating as requested. Lu Shangyan “competed” with him for food. Yuan Qingyu watched, her eyes welling up. She felt sorry for both Pei Yumin and Lu Shangyan.
Not long after they finished eating, Uncle Wu and the doctors arrived.
Pei Yumin was extremely nervous, his face instantly changing. He became restless, trying to invite Uncle Wu to sit down. When he turned to grab a chair, he reached the chair but couldn’t remember what he was supposed to do.
Lu Shangyan had to casually remind him: “No need to grab chairs. Uncle Wu and the others can sit on the sofa.”
Pei Yumin then brought two chairs, one for Lu Shangyan and one for Yuan Qingyu.
Lu Shangyan nudged his knee with his own, signaling him with his eyes not to be afraid.
This was surely the time Pei Yumin was most afraid of the result, yet most desperate to know it. Sometimes he didn’t even know what he was doing. Looking at the doctors and nurses in front of him, he felt detached, as if everything was calm and nothing had happened.
But then he remembered Lu Shangyan sitting next to him, and he started to breathe rapidly in fear, feeling like he might faint and never wake up.
Time began to stretch out endlessly. Pei Yumin’s expression grew heavier, while Lu Shangyan remained composed, even having the presence of mind to ask the doctor questions.
Yuan Qingyu stood nearby, her eyes red, but not shedding a single tear.
Fortunately, everything was proceeding according to Lu Shangyan’s hopes.
Although his various physical indicators were still not up to standard, and the risk factor remained high with no certainty of when it would return to normal, at least this checkup showed a downward trend in risk.
Uncle Wu was genuinely relieved for them: “Based on this checkup’s results, surgery in two weeks is feasible.”
Pei Yumin didn’t know whether to cry or laugh. He opened his mouth for a long time, only managing to hum and stammer, unable to form a complete word, let alone ask a complete question.
Lu Shangyan saw his state and patted his back a few times.
He knew what Pei Yumin wanted to ask: “If we have the surgery in two weeks, will Tuntun be healthy?”
Uncle Wu said, “As you know, the fetus’s development is a bit slow. However, with surgery in two weeks, the survival rate for the fetus is as high as ninety percent.”
Yuan Qingyu clasped her hands: “That’s good, that’s good!”
Pei Yumin finally dared to take a deep breath. Lu Shangyan also relaxed, leaning back in the chair: “Thank you, Uncle Wu.”
The surgery would likely be more difficult, and Tuntun would need observation in the intensive care unit afterward. Uncle Wu would have to put in extra effort for all of this.
Yuan Qingyu understood this and chatted with the departing medical staff for a long time, giving Lu Shangyan and Pei Yumin a chance to talk privately.
Once the surroundings quieted down, Lu Shangyan looked at Pei Yumin and patted his shoulder again: “See? I told you I would be fine.”
“So, please don’t say discouraging things in front of Tuntun anymore. He’ll be unhappy if he hears them. What if you upset him and he ‘goes on strike’ for a day, growing a little slower? What then?”
Pei Yumin pursed his lips, crouched down, and said, “Tuntun, Daddy apologizes. You must be good for these two weeks, okay?”
After saying that, he looked up and argued, “But I haven’t said discouraging things in front of him.”
In fact, for Lu Shangyan’s sake, he had even consulted a professional acting coach, afraid of revealing any sadness in front of Lu Shangyan.
Lu Shangyan poked his forehead with his index finger: “You’re moping every day. You said it with your expression.”
It seemed Lu Shangyan understood him too well! He had seen through the acting skills taught by a professional coach!
Pei Yumin said, “But only you saw it. Tuntun didn’t.”
Lu Shangyan said, “Tuntun knows what I’m thinking.”
Pei Yumin countered, “I know what you’re thinking too.”
Lu Shangyan’s brows furrowed in confusion: “What?”
Pei Yumin hugged him: “You’re thinking that you like me very much, you love me very much, and you want to be with me for a lifetime, right?”
Lu Shangyan’s face flushed, and he didn’t know where to look: “This is a hospital. Don’t talk nonsense.”
Pei Yumin lowered his voice: “I’m not talking nonsense. That’s exactly what you’re thinking.”
“I guessed correctly, and you still won’t admit it. What if Tuntun learns to lie from you?”
Lu Shangyan’s face grew even redder, and his earlobes felt hot: “If you know, then stop talking about it.”
Pei Yumin held him tightly. Perhaps knowing that Lu Shangyan was temporarily out of danger and would be safe in two weeks, he completely relaxed. His eyes were no longer filled only with worry, and a smile gradually began to appear.
Pei Yumin looked at him and said, “Tell me you like me, in your own words, okay?”
Lu Shangyan kept turning his face away, unwilling to look at him. Pei Yumin leaned in, insisting that Lu Shangyan look at him. After struggling a few times, Lu Shangyan completely gave up.
Pei Yumin raised an eyebrow, indulging him, and signaled him to speak quickly.
Lu Shangyan pressed his lips together, his head bowed low. After a long time, he finally said, “Pei Yumin, you love me more than I love myself. Maybe I’ll never be able to surpass you, but I must be more in love with you than you imagine.”
“So, if you’re sad in the future, rely on me a little more, just as I need you, you need me too.”
Lu Shangyan’s voice grew softer and softer, until he finally rested his head on Pei Yumin’s shoulder.
Pei Yumin was stunned for a long time, then couldn’t help but smile. He cupped Lu Shangyan’s face, found his lips, and kissed him.
Lu Shangyan felt the wetness on his lips.
Pei Yumin was crying again.