The King’s Enchanting Chapter 1728 - 1742: Eager Anticipation (5)

"If I don’t bear children, then setting aside other matters, even just considering your parents, your grandparents..."

As she voiced her concerns, tears began to well up in her eyes once more. Yu Zexiao let out a sigh, truly understanding the saying that women are made of water, not only during their monthly cycles but at other times as well, they're prone to tears...

Ahem, that's a digression. He embraced her, asking, "What's troubling you so much? If it really comes to the worst, we can always consult a doctor. Once the issue is identified, won't it be clear what needs to be done? Then, we can find the appropriate treatment. Don't be scared. Medical science is so advanced nowadays, we will definitely have a child."

This assurance somewhat eased Jian Anning's mind, but she immediately felt a surge of energy: "Okay, let's go for a check-up right now!"

Yu Zexiao found himself torn between laughter and tears, gently pulling her back. "It's the middle of the night! Besides, if you want to get tested, you have to be... clean first!"

She was still on her period; how could any tests be conducted while she was menstruating? It would be a complete farce.

Jian Anning immediately recoiled upon hearing his words, sniffling softly as she clutched Yu Zexiao's neck. Yu Zexiao sighed. He had initially intended to polish away all her rough edges, molding her into the soft, yielding woman in his embrace. Yet, now that she had become just as he desired, it stirred a pang of heartache within him.

"Be good now, sleep soundly." He held her with one arm, his other hand naturally resting on her stomach. The warmth and gentle pressure instantly soothed her frayed nerves, and she quickly drifted off to sleep.

Several days later, once her period had concluded, she promptly scheduled an appointment at the hospital. Given the prominent status of Yu Zexiao and Jian Anning, they opted for a Sino-foreign joint venture private hospital, known for its exorbitant costs and exceptional confidentiality.

This marked Yu Zexiao's second medical examination. The first instance was instigated by Shen Lanxiao’s doubts about his "virility," leading to him being tricked into coming here. However, this time, he was accompanying Jian Anning for her check-up.

When the matter of the check-up was brought up, the Yu family was taken aback. Xia Ziyu, who desperately yearned for a great-grandchild, became noticeably anxious. "Is there... something wrong with one of you?"

Neither of them dared to speak carelessly. Yu Zexiao quickly interjected with a smile, "How could that be, Grandma? It’s Anning who feels we should undergo regular health check-ups, even now. Since we’re still young, if any issues are detected during the examination, we can address them early. Waiting until we're older and then facing health problems would be far more inconvenient."

His reasoning held merit; in modern society, despite advanced medical capabilities, certain illnesses manifest at earlier ages. Failing to take preventative measures in one's twenties and thirties inevitably leads to greater complications as one grows older.

Although Xia Ziyu was advanced in years, her mind was far from enfeebled. Upon hearing his explanation, she recognized it as a tactic to placate her. However, she couldn't genuinely dismiss it. Fortunately, their existing grandson Xingxing was male. Even if it took a few more years, having children wouldn't be impossible; it would ultimately be Jian Anning who faced the inconvenience, not them.

With this thought in mind, she decided not to interfere further, leaving Yu Zexiao and Jian Anning to navigate the situation themselves.

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This time, Yu Zexiao approached the physical examination with genuine seriousness. Perhaps it was Jian Anning's earnest demeanor beside him that made it impossible for him not to take it seriously, leading to a palpable nervousness as he underwent the check-up.

As it was a private establishment, the service provided was of the highest caliber. Before the tests commenced, he discreetly arranged for assistance through his agency.