Chapter 243

Xu Yan clung to Liu Lingxiao's arm, looking up at her with moist eyes. "Sister, you're the best!"

Liu Lingxiao ruffled her hair. "By the way, have you told Yan Yan's family about this news?"

Ye Jin slapped his forehead in frustration. "I completely forgot in all the excitement. I'll tell them right now. Remember to change your appearance a bit, so you don't startle them."

Liu Lingxiao headed upstairs. "Got it. I'll go change clothes. Keep an eye on Yan Yan."

Not long after Ye Jin sent the message, Bai Hua rushed over anxiously. "A-Yan!"

Xu Yan was slumped over the table. She called out softly, "Mama~"

Ye Jin stood up. "Mom."

Bai Hua paid no attention to Ye Jin, striding directly to Xu Yan. "Sweetie, why do you look so pale? Are you feeling unwell?"

Xu Yan rubbed her eyes. "Mama, I'm so hungry, but I can't eat anything."

Bai Hua was beside herself with worry. "Is there anything special you'd like to eat? Your dad and brother will be here any minute."

Xu Yan licked her lips. "Well, I'd like a roasted corn on the cob."

Ye Jin tentatively asked, "Yan Yan, shall I go roast one for you now?"

Xu Yan patted her stomach. "Yes, but hurry. I might lose my appetite again soon."

Ye Jin immediately turned and headed for the kitchen. "Okay."

Bai Hua calmed down a bit and stroked Xu Yan's face. "Sweetie, how many months pregnant did the doctor say you are?"

Xu Yan blanked. "I think we forgot to ask the doctor."

Bai Hua's face darkened. "Look at you two, how can I not worry? Why don't you move back home? It'll be easier for me to take care of you."

Xu Yan hesitated. "Maybe not. Sister is here too."

Bai Hua was taken aback. "Xiao Xiao is here too? What a coincidence!"

Xu Yan mumbled, "Sister said I looked off during our last video call, so she flew right over. She's a doctor, you know."

Xu Yi was equally concerned. "A-Yan, why don't you and Ye Jin move back home? It'll be easier for all of us to take care of you."

Liu Lingxiao felt helpless again and had to repeat her earlier explanation to reassure the worried Xu family members.

Bai Hua, Xu Mo, and Xu Yi left in the evening, saying they didn't want to distract Ye Jin by making him cook for them.

During their visit, Bai Hua and Xu Yi mercilessly teased the still-single Xu Mo, and they also learned that Xu Yan was only one and a half months pregnant.

After seeing off the Xu family, Liu Lingxiao finally breathed a sigh of relief. "Aren't you going to come clean with your uncle and aunt?"

Ye Jin suddenly thought of something. "Sis, the baby won't be born looking like a wolf, will it?"

Liu Lingxiao looked disgusted. "No, but as the child grows up, they won't be able to control their strength and will turn into a little wolf cub."

Xu Yan imagined the scene and was suddenly overcome with cuteness. "That's so adorable!"

Liu Lingxiao rested her chin on her hand, looking at her. "So, shouldn't you be thinking about how to tell your family that Ye Jin is actually a wolf?"

Xu Yan didn't want to think about it at all. "Well... maybe we should just let nature take its course. My mom loves furry little animals. Hopefully, she'll accept that her grandchild is an adorable little wolf cub."

Ye Jin felt a bit guilty. "But will she accept that her son-in-law is a big white wolf?"

Xu Yan also felt uneasy. "Well..."

Liu Lingxiao rolled her eyes. "You two are really hopeless. Figure it out yourselves. I'm going to look for some suitable supplements for Yan Yan to eat."

Ye Jin let out a long sigh. "Sis, we're really counting on you this time."

Liu Lingxiao smiled. "Give me a break. Haven't you been relying on me your whole life?"

Xu Yan cupped her face in her hands, nibbling on corn kernels one by one. "Big sister is so wonderful. I really, really like her so much."

Ye Jin felt a bit disheartened. "Doesn't Yan Yan like me more?"

Xu Yan held up her fingers, showing a tiny gap. "I like you this much more."

Ye Jin smiled helplessly. He embraced Xu Yan and kissed her gently on the forehead. "Yan Yan, I'm becoming more and more dependent on you. What should I do?"

Xu Yan nestled comfortably in his arms. "Ye Jin, I hope that in our next life, I'll be a mythical creature too. Then you can bring our children to find me. I'll work incredibly hard to cultivate my powers and live a bit longer."