Chapter 499: Another Prenatal Syndrome
The next day, when leaving, Huo Ningxue personally saw Young Master Sang off to the ten-mile long pavilion outside the city.
Before departing, she pretended to be charming and threw a flirtatious glance, as if showing off something proudly.
Young Master Sang could only smile reluctantly, pretending he saw nothing.
Then, he set off on his way home.
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But before heading home, there was one more stop Young Master Sang had to make.
Lin State.
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In the penthouse of Fusa Pavilion.
When Young Master Sang pushed the door open, he didn’t see anyone right away, but he heard Bai Ming’s enthusiastic voice:
“Hey~ What brings you here? Want to grab some drinks?”
“Not really, I need to discuss something with you—huh? Why are you wearing that outfit again?”
Looking at Bai Ming in the bulky and exaggerated Sad Frog ensemble, Young Master Sang blinked with a strange expression.
“Ah… haha, I’ve been busy with the business meetings lately, so I just kept wearing it. Haha.”
Bai Ming’s voice, muffled under the Sad Frog outfit, was distorted into a strange mechanical tone, devoid of any emotional fluctuations.
“Oh, I see…”
Young Master Sang didn’t suspect anything but pouted slightly, “Can’t you change now? I know your true appearance, you know.”
“Well, um, I have another meeting to attend soon, and it’s a hassle to get in and out of this outfit, so I’ll stick with it for now.”
“Let’s not talk about this,” Bai Ming quickly changed the subject, “What were you going to say?”
“Oh, I was asking if your business has any funds left?”
Young Master Sang calmly extended his hand, “Can I borrow ten billion?”
“Again?!”
Bai Ming exaggeratedly gaped, “Didn’t you just borrow twenty billion after reaching the Great Ascension? What’s this one for?”
“It’s like this; I need to resurrect someone, but his body costs a fortune…”
After roughly explaining the situation regarding resurrecting Li Shanyan, Bai Ming seemed a bit unhappy but still pouted and grumbled, “Hmm… fine then.”
“But you keep asking for large amounts; the guild is almost drained!”
“Borrowing this ten billion means the guild risks a financial crisis. You better remember to compensate us.”
“Don’t worry,” Young Master Sang chuckled, “Li Shanyan is the Holy Kingdom’s national master; just ask them for the money, they’d be glad to give it.”
“If not, just blame it all on him and make him work to repay.”
“Ten billion spirit stones? He could be your loyal dog for half his life.”
“If that’s not enough, charge him high interest and make him pay in installments. If he can’t pay one month, let him pay the minimum, then roll over the rest and raise the interest…”
Bai Ming twitched at the corner of his mouth.
…I guess I’m still too kind.
You’re truly the innate sacred road lantern body.
“Alright, alright, it’s approved, hurry up.”
Young Master Sang gleefully received the green light, turned halfway, then suddenly looked back.
“By the way.”
“Little Ying is about to give birth soon.”
“I know you’re busy now, but you have to come for the baby’s full moon celebration, right?”
Bai Ming’s body froze slightly.
“Uh… Do I really have to go?”
“What are you talking about?”
Young Master Sang was both amused and angry, “You’re the child’s godmother; how could you not come?”
“I was counting on you to give me a generous gift, you can’t think of escaping.”
Bai Ming was a bit flustered, stuttering, “Huh? Me?”
“Of course! Didn’t you say you wanted to be the kid’s godmother yourself?”
Young Master Sang couldn’t help but frown suspiciously, “What’s wrong with you? You seem distracted.”
“Uh… it’s nothing.”
Bai Ming forced a smile, whispering, “I, I’ll definitely be there.”
Right.
I was so overjoyed about being the kid’s godmother back then.
How did I forget even myself…
“Just remember. I’m off now.”
Waving his hand, Young Master Sang’s figure gradually disappeared at the staircase.
Only Bai Ming remained, looking confusedly at the direction he left, slowly regaining her senses.
“The full moon celebration…” She muttered, feeling a headache and irritation growing.
“What to do…”
“How can I keep him from noticing anything odd? I can’t wear this outfit again, right? What excuse can I use this time?”
“Besides, by then, it’ll probably be obvious even under this outfit.”
“But if I don’t go, it’s easier for him to suspect. He’s so sharp; he’ll figure it out no matter what.”
“Ugh… what to do.”
Furiously rumpling her hair into a messy ball, Bai Ming sat down despondently.
After a moment, she couldn’t help but reach out, gently touching her stomach.
The bump felt peaceful and sacred, and she could faintly sense a weak heartbeat when she caressed it.
Every time she touched the fetus, Bai Ming would momentarily lose herself in thought.
“…Baby.”
“You think mommy has done something wrong?” she murmured to herself.
“Clearly, your father is busy enough.”
“Collecting the treasures of the Earth God, fighting gods and demons, just Little Ying’s pregnancy is enough to exhaust him.”
“And now, because of mommy’s selfish desires, I’m adding even more to his burden.”
“Mommy is a bad woman.”
“…I can’t even dare to tell Little Ying and the others about my existence.” Bai Ming chuckled self-deprecatingly.
“If this child’s existence is exposed, will I have to hide in this outfit again?”
“Avoiding everything and leaving all the problems for daddy to solve?”
Bai Ming had never hated herself as much as she did at this moment.
Hating her own weakness and her propensity for worry.
Hating her cowardice and negativity.
“This time, I can’t be cowardly.”
“I can’t push everything onto the kid’s father; I need to stand up bravely myself.”
“I should tell Little Ying everything and seek her forgiveness.”
“Go to the kid’s father with my head held high and lay bare my feelings to him!”
Yeah!
That’s what I’ll do!
Come on, you can do it!
Bai Ming vigorously cheered herself on, then proudly lifted her head.
Then, a moment later, she fell back into despair.
“Ugh, I can’t do it after all!”
“I can’t even dare to speak! I’m scared to death!”
“What if, what if Young Master Sang doesn’t want this child at all?!”
She collapsed, holding her head, falling into a state of defeat in the chair.
Finally, she took off the headpiece, deeply covering her face.
Only her dim, beautiful eyes peeked through her fingers.
“Avoiding might be useful.”
“…But where can I escape to when the baby’s full moon celebration comes around?”
“Sigh.”
“Still, I should consult Long Huan.”
