The two of them took a taxi to the hospital late at night, with Jiang Yi holding Jiang Sixian tightly in her arms the entire way without letting go.
Jiang Sixian lay in her embrace, calming down for a while before grasping Jiang Yi’s hand. She looked up and said, “Jiang Yi, if it’s true, I want to keep her.”
Jiang Yi paused, then nodded: “Okay.” After considering for a moment, she discussed with Jiang Sixian: “On the day I turn twenty, we’ll register as legal partners.”
“You don’t need to worry about that.”
Jiang Yi took a deep breath and spoke softly into Jiang Sixian’s ear while holding her: “First, we need to do all the necessary checkups to confirm she’s healthy. Second, the due date should be around October this year. So you can still attend classes during the first semester.”
“When the next semester starts, you can take half a semester off. After the baby is born, you can recover at home before returning to school.”
Jiang Sixian nodded: “Yes, that’s what I was thinking too.”
Jiang Yi smiled, her eyes slightly red. She carefully placed her palm against Jiang Sixian’s abdomen, her voice trembling slightly: “As for the baby, I’ll take care of her after she’s born. I can take another year off school to care for her until she’s about one year old and more manageable, then bring her with me to classes.”
Jiang Sixian looked up at her in surprise.
Jiang Yi smiled and explained: “You should know that without you, I wouldn’t have been able to start school until next year anyway. This unexpected event has temporarily disrupted our plans, but I’m more thrilled than anything.”
Jiang Yi gently rubbed Jiang Sixian’s abdomen, her voice choked with emotion: “Jiang Sixian, even after all the precautions we took, if we still ended up with a baby… then this child is truly a gift from heaven to us.”
Jiang Yi’s voice broke, tears finally spilling over: “She’s… she’s my… miracle.”
She remembered clearly—if this really was a book, then she and Jiang Sixian didn’t have any children before turning twenty-four. Jiang Sixian had never been pregnant before.
She remembered that pregnancy roleplay scene, where it was clearly written that Jiang Sixian reacted like someone experiencing pregnancy for the first time. She hadn’t noticed her heat cycle being late until the other person pointed it out, making her realize she might be pregnant.
If they really had a child now, did that mean their predetermined fate had changed?
Had she truly become the protagonist in Jiang Sixian’s life, no longer needing to face a possibly fatal ending?
Could she now hold onto hope for each coming day, build a home with Jiang Sixian, and achieve their happy ending?
Jiang Sixian leaned against Jiang Yi, feeling the joy and excitement radiating from her lover, her heart gradually settling. She grasped Jiang Yi’s hand, kissed her cheek, and said softly: “Jiang Yi, she’s my miracle too.”
She also longed to have an intimate connection with the person she loved and build a warm, loving home together.
After mentally preparing themselves, the two arrived at the hospital without any trace of fear or confusion.
Jiang Yi accompanied Jiang Sixian through every examination, never letting go of her hand. Soon, the emergency doctor received the test results and looked at the nervous young couple before him. Shaking his head, he sighed: “You’re pregnant. You youngsters only think about momentary pleasure without considering the consequences… and now look what’s happened…”
Before the doctor could finish his lecture, Jiang Yi jumped three feet in the air with clenched fists, then turned and picked up Jiang Sixian, spinning her around in the examination room while shouting excitedly: “Jiang Sixian, it’s true, it’s really true!”
“You’re having a baby—no, I’m having a baby—wait, no… ah!”
Overcome with excitement, Jiang Yi burst into uncontrollable tears. Jiang Sixian, held aloft in her arms, looked down at her with reddened eyes and gently wiped away her tears with her thumb: “We’re having a baby together…”
Their obvious joy left the doctor completely baffled.
This wasn’t the normal reaction. Usually, young couples facing unexpected pregnancies were miserable—the pregnant one often breaking down in tears while the other partner appeared flustered and scared. But these two acted like they’d won the lottery.
Had they already gotten married? Married young? Or… were they a star-crossed couple hoping the baby would convince their families?
As the doctor’s imagination ran wild, Jiang Yi set Jiang Sixian down and eagerly approached him: “Doctor, what precautions should we take during pregnancy? What about prenatal checkups? Is there anything else you can tell us?”
Seeing the tear tracks still on Jiang Yi’s face despite her radiant smile, the doctor hesitated before responding: “Oh… well…”
He then explained the pregnancy precautions to Jiang Yi, who nodded vigorously while taking notes on her phone to review later. Only then did they reluctantly leave the hospital.
Hand in hand, they exited the hospital lobby as the first light of dawn broke through the cold night sky in the east.
In the misty morning light, Jiang Yi turned to face Jiang Sixian, holding her hands and looking at her seriously: “Jiang Sixian, I’ll take good care of you.”
Jiang Sixian nodded: “I know you will.”
After a moment’s thought, Jiang Yi knelt before Jiang Sixian on the cold ground, though her heart was so warm with joy she barely felt it. Gazing up at Jiang Sixian, she spoke sincerely: “This might seem rushed, but I’ve actually been thinking about this since last summer…”
“You might think I’m too young, or that this is just the passion of new love talking, so I didn’t dare make any long-term promises.”
Jiang Sixian watched her quietly, tears glistening in her eyes as she trembled slightly, seeming to sense what was coming.
Jiang Yi continued, her voice tender: “But ever since then, I’ve been thinking how wonderful it would be to marry you and build a home together.”
“I love you, Jiang Sixian.”
“So now, I want to marry you. Will you have me?”
Jiang Sixian squeezed her hand tightly, nodding vigorously enough to shake tears loose. She pulled Jiang Yi up and pressed her against her abdomen, her voice equally choked with emotion: “I will, Jiang Yi.”
Jiang Yi relaxed immediately, wrapping her arms around Jiang Sixian’s waist as the morning light gradually brightened around them. She gently rested her cheek against Jiang Sixian’s abdomen, letting her tears soak into the fabric: “You’re so good, Jiang Sixian… I really, truly love you.”
Perhaps she had come into this world precisely to meet her mother and Jiang Sixian.
Jiang Sixian was the only miracle she’d encountered after turning fifteen. All her dazzling youth, all her reckless years—they were all for Jiang Sixian. Because of Jiang Sixian, she could burn as brilliantly as fireworks, lighting up her entire life.
Jiang Yi thought that perhaps she’d already realized this last summer. Everyone dies eventually—early or late makes no difference. But if it was for Jiang Sixian, she would willingly give her life.
She realized she might be like most reckless young people—blinded by love and acting without reason.
But humans weren’t meant to always be rational. Perhaps it’s in those moments of irrational passion that human desire becomes most enchanting and endearing.
After returning from the hospital, Jiang Yi tenderly coaxed Jiang Sixian back to sleep. She then went to a nearby bank to open a new account and deposit all her savings.
While Jiang Sixian slept, Jiang Yi created a detailed two-year plan:
First, she and Jiang Sixian would hold a wedding, inviting only close friends. They would officially register their marriage after both turned twenty.
Second, she budgeted for baby formula and a nanny. Their combined assets could easily cover these expenses, but if Jiang Qionghua and Ning Wenying got angry and cut them off, she needed a backup plan. So Jiang Yi decided to find a part-time job to secure their future.
She listed her qualifications, determined a direction, and planned to interview for part-time positions the following week. She also bought parenting books and nutrition guides.
After completing all preparations, Jiang Yi glanced at the peacefully sleeping Jiang Sixian before quietly leaving the room to call Jiang Qionghua.
When Jiang Qionghua received the call, she was pleasantly surprised. Thinking to herself happily: You little brat, finally remembered to call your mother.
Having just woken up, Jiang Qionghua answered cheerfully: “How’s school life treating you? Getting used to it? Need more money? Should I send you some?”
Jiang Yi answered each question before asking: “Is Auntie Ning with you?”
Jiang Qionghua glanced toward the bathroom: “Your Auntie Ning? She’s in the shower. Do you need her? I can pass her the phone.”
Jiang Yi stopped her: “No need. Mom, you’re lying in bed right now, right?”
Jiang Qionghua replied: “Yeah, haven’t gotten up yet.”
Jiang Yi’s voice was calm: “Then stay lying down. I have something very important to tell you.”
Jiang Qionghua immediately tensed: “Important? What’s wrong? Did something happen to you?” Surely nothing could have happened to them in the safe capital city?
Jiang Yi chuckled reassuringly: “No, strictly speaking, it’s happy news.”
Jiang Qionghua relaxed: “Alright, what is it?”
Jiang Yi took a deep breath and said slowly: “Jiang Sixian and I are dating, and she’s pregnant. Congratulations, you’re going to be a grandmother.”
Jiang Qionghua’s mind went blank, her ears ringing: “What… what did you say? I didn’t catch that.”
Jiang Yi pressed her lips together and repeated: “I said Jiang Sixian and I are dating, she’s pregnant now, so you’re going to be a grandmother.”
Jiang Qionghua suddenly found it hard to breathe. She clutched her chest, which was heaving violently: “Jiang Yi, you’re not joking with me, are you?”
“Of course not. When have I ever joked about something like this?”
Finally processing the news, Jiang Qionghua took several deep breaths before finally exploding: “Jiang Yi, I’m going to beat you to death, you little brat! How old are you two? Not even twenty yet!”
She was furious! What an unfilial daughter!
She should have exposed them and kept them apart from the start!
Having anticipated this reaction, Jiang Yi held the phone away from her ear until Jiang Qionghua finished roaring. Then she calmly continued: “Are you done being angry? If so, I’ll keep talking.”
“I’ve already proposed to Sixian, and she accepted. So we’re getting married at the end of this month. We’ll register officially when we’re old enough.”
Jiang Qionghua was livid: “Married! First you come back to Yuncheng so I can beat you to death!”
This damn brat! She was going to die from anger!
Perhaps because Jiang Qionghua was shouting so loudly, Ning Wenying in the bathroom overheard some key words and emerged in her bathrobe: “What marriage? Qionghua, who are you talking to—”
Startled, Jiang Qionghua stammered: “Wenying-jie… it’s just—”
Hearing “Wenying-jie” through the phone, Jiang Yi immediately perked up: “Is Auntie Ning there? Perfect timing—I can tell her too.”
Panicking as Ning Wenying approached, Jiang Qionghua yelled into the phone: “Shut up!”
Ning Wenying, puzzled by her reaction, took the phone. Jiang Qionghua, afraid Ning Wenying might actually kill Jiang Yi, tried to stop her: “Never mind… Wenying-jie, it’s nothing important, I’ll handle it.”
Ignoring her, Ning Wenying turned on speakerphone. Seeing it was Jiang Yi, she asked directly: “You’re coming back tomorrow to apologize and discuss marriage? You’ve already made up your mind, so you’re asking us not to be too angry?”
From the bed, Jiang Qionghua covered her face in despair. It’s over, you little brat. Now that your Auntie Ning knows, even I can’t save you.
Ning Wenying paused: “Xiao Yi, you want to marry Sixian? Why so soon?”
Hearing her voice, Jiang Yi quickly explained: “Auntie Ning… well, it’s because I accidentally got Sixian pregnant. So we need to move the wedding up.”
Ning Wenying’s heart sank. While she’d known about their relationship, she strongly disapproved of teenage pregnancy—in her eyes, they were both still too young.
Young love and sneaking around was one thing, but creating a life was entirely different.
Though she wasn’t entirely surprised by this outcome, it still troubled her.
Massaging her temples, Ning Wenying took a moment to calm down before saying with restrained frustration: “Didn’t I tell you two to be careful? Whatever, just come home first. We’ll discuss the details later. Is Sixian with you? I need to speak with her.”
Jiang Yi explained softly: “We just got the results early this morning. She hasn’t slept well and is resting now. Auntie Ning, if you’re angry, just scold me.”
Ning Wenying had always been lenient with children: “What’s the point of scolding you now? The baby’s already coming. Just come home tomorrow. You should get some sleep too—we’ll talk more later.”
“Okay, Auntie Ning.”
After exchanging a few more words, they hung up. Ning Wenying set down the phone and pinched the bridge of her nose, clearly distressed. Jiang Qionghua, still in bed, said guiltily: “Wenying-jie, when Jiang Yi gets back, I’ll beat her properly!”
Ning Wenying didn’t respond, just glanced at Jiang Qionghua and sighed: “It’s too late for that now. Young passion—these things happen. Fine, let’s just plan the wedding.”
Jiang Qionghua responded reluctantly: “Okay…”
Already irritated, Ning Wenying grew more annoyed at her attitude. She grabbed a nearby pillow and threw it at Jiang Qionghua: “Get up!”
“We need to discuss the wedding venue, dowry, and ceremony. Besides, if Jiang Yi dared make this call, she must have already prepared everything. When they return, we can’t let them down too much!”
Jiang Qionghua got out of bed, somewhat abashed: “Easy enough. Our Jiang family won’t mistreat Sixian.”
This made Ning Wenying angrier: “What do you mean ‘your Jiang family’? Can’t Jiang Yi marry into ours?”
Jiang Qionghua approached her with an appeasing smile: “That works too. It’s up to you—I have no objections. Let them follow whatever you decide.”
