Chapter 71: Chapter 71: Why Are You Sleeping Here

Fang Anning was overwhelmed with mixed emotions when she realized she was truly pregnant.

Originally, she had lied about being pregnant just to deceive He Tingchen into helping her.

Unexpectedly, the lie turned into reality—she really was pregnant!

Did she really have to bear him a child?

Fang Anning couldn’t help but feel odd, a sensation she couldn’t quite describe.

"Wife, what are you daydreaming about? If there’s anything else you want to eat, tell me. You are now the He family’s great hero; you can have anything you want." Mrs. Chen brought over a plate of fruit, smiling at her.

Fang Anning came back to her senses.

Right, she was pregnant now, had become the great hero of the He family—wasn’t this the outcome she had wanted all along?

Once she bore He Tingchen a child, she wouldn’t have to worry about her mother’s issues, and she would transform from penniless to a wealthy woman.

This should be a joyous occasion. What was she agonizing over?

"I want strawberries, the delicious and most expensive kind." Having made up her mind, Fang Anning quickly made her request.

Hearing this, Mrs. Chen hurriedly replied, "Alright, no problem, I’ll have someone purchase them right away."

Fang Anning breathed a sigh of relief, touched her belly gratefully, and said, "Baby, thank you for helping me. Don’t worry, I will make sure to eat well and keep you healthy and chubby."

After that, she picked up a slice of apple and started eating.

He Tingchen didn’t come back until late at night and Fang Anning hadn’t fallen asleep, waiting for him on the bed.

Of course, she naturally wouldn’t share his bed.

Mrs. Chen was also puzzled by Mr. He’s thoughts, so she arranged for her to stay in a guest room. Everything was new, replaced with the best pillows and bedding, to ensure she could rest well.

But Fang Anning couldn’t fall asleep without He Tingchen’s return, because she still wanted to ask about Lu Tianyu.

So the moment He Tingchen arrived home, she heard him and immediately opened her eyes and stepped out in her slippers to find him.

He Tingchen saw her coming out of the guest room and slightly furrowed his brows, his voice deep as he asked, "Why are you sleeping here?"

"I wanted to sleep on the floor, but Mrs. Chen said no. The floor is cold, not good for the body," Fang Anning explained.

He Tingchen wanted to tell her that he didn’t ask her to sleep on the floor, but on his bed.

But he couldn’t bring himself to say these words, looking at her angrily. Couldn’t she figure it out on her own?

Fang Anning scratched her head, wondering what she had done to irritate him again—why the angry expression?

"About Turnip... What happened?"

"Turnip? What turnip?"

"It’s Lu Tianyu, my friend." Fang Anning slapped her mouth, accidentally letting the nickname slip out.

"The forensic pathologist did an overnight autopsy. The deceased had congenital heart disease and died suddenly, it had nothing to do with him. The Li family has dropped the charges, and he can be released from jail tomorrow," the man replied coldly.

Fang Anning excitedly said, "That’s great! As expected, Mr. He’s intervention is extraordinary. There’s nothing you can’t solve."

"Tomorrow, you will come with me to pick him up," He Tingchen added.

"Eh? You’re coming too? No need, I can go by myself. Don’t worry, I’ll tell him that you saved him and let him know who his rescuer is," Fang Anning hurriedly said.

He Tingchen snorted coldly and glanced at her angrily, then went back to his room.

Fang Anning was completely confused. Had she said something wrong again?

But regardless, the fact that Lu Tianyu could clear his name was the best possible outcome.

Indeed, she hadn’t made a wrong move in this chess game.

"Fang Anning, you’re actually pregnant?" Liao Hanfeng called, exclaiming as soon as he spoke.

Fang Anning joyfully said: "Yes, I didn’t expect to get pregnant at this time either, it really seems like Heaven is helping me."

"You really have doggone good luck." Liao Hanfeng chuckled.

Fang Anning proudly said: "That’s right, I’ve always been lucky. Right, don’t tell Xiaoxiao about this just yet, I don’t want her to worry. Also, Liao Hanfeng, I want to ask you a serious question, and you must be honest with me."

"What is it, just ask!"

"Do you really like Xiaoxiao?" Fang Anning asked.

Liao Hanfeng replied: "Pretty much. She’s charming and cute, with a smile that makes her eyes curve, totally hitting my aesthetic."

"Then will you marry her? You know, date with marriage as the goal?" Fang Anning asked.

Liao Hanfeng scoffed: "Big sis, what era do you think this is? Still dating with marriage as the goal? Do you think everyone is like you, getting married without even meeting face to face? Even if I wanted to, ask Xiaoxiao if she’s willing. Even if she is, ask her again when she becomes famous if she’s still willing. Xiaoxiao’s grown up, not three years old, you really don’t need to worry about her."

"Fang Anning, I’m warning you, Xiaoxiao is like a sister to me, and if you dare to bully her, I won’t let you off. Right now, I am carrying the He family’s child, both He Tingchen and Old Mr. He treat me very well, and if you make me angry, they won’t let you off either." Fang Anning threatened him.

Liao Hanfeng retorted angrily: "Fang Anning, you’re burning your bridges after crossing the river, exploiting someone’s usefulness and then discarding them. Before, you were begging me for help constantly, and now as soon as you’ve climbed up the branch, you turn your face and don’t recognize anyone."

"I’m not turning against you, I just want you to treat Xiaoxiao better," Fang Anning said.

Liao Hanfeng said: "Don’t worry, we’re in the midst of a passionate romance right now, everything’s great, you needn’t fret about us. You should just worry about yourself."

After speaking, he angrily hung up the phone.

Fang Anning shook her head with the phone in hand, murmuring to herself: "Xiaoxiao, this is all I can do for you."

Then she put down the phone and lay on the bed to sleep.

She thought she would be too excited to sleep, but once she hit the bed, she fell asleep instantly.

The next day when Fang Anning got up, Mrs. Chen had already prepared breakfast.

All sorts of nutritious breakfast dishes were laid out on the table, all of which were Fang Anning’s favorites.

Fang Anning hadn’t enjoyed such treatment for a while and couldn’t help saying: "It’s hard to transition from luxury to frugality, if I ever leave the He family in the future, I’ll definitely miss the He family’s breakfasts even more."

"At least you won’t leave until the child is born," a voice came from behind her, He Tingchen’s voice.

Fang Anning immediately stood up, nervously looking at him.

The man walked up to her, coughed lightly, and said: "In the future, you don’t have to be so nervous when you see me, being too nervous isn’t good for a pregnant woman."

"Oh, got it," Fang Anning quickly nodded.

She hadn’t expected He Tingchen to care so much about this child.

All day he made himself out to be as fearsome as King Yan, could it be he’s actually a hidden tender father?

"Sit down and eat," He Tingchen said.

Fang Anning quickly sat down and began to pick her favorite foods with her chopsticks.

However, she neglected her own body.

She had only eaten a few bites when she couldn’t help but cover her mouth and rush into the bathroom to vomit.

While in the midst of being miserable, she suddenly felt someone patting her back.

But the patting was a bit too forceful, hurting her in the process.

"Mrs. Chen, could you be a little gentler, you’re almost patting my lungs out," Fang Anning complained.

When she looked up, she saw He Tingchen standing behind her in the mirror.

She couldn’t help but feel a chill, and then immediately turned around, nervously looking at him.

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