I Married a Commander and Became a Galaxy Star

Chapter 142: Chapter 116: I Have a Feeling You Have a Misunderstanding About Ju Bao’s Beastman Bloodline

Seeing Luo Xingyu’s face turn cold, the teary-eyed Lin Zhenxiang fell silent. She held her breath and sobbed, a pitiful sight meant to inspire compassion.

”Miss Lin,” Luo Xingyu began in an all-business tone. ”I’m sure you’ve heard that His Majesty has ordered me to investigate you. I’ve been neglecting that order because of my wife’s situation.”

Ever since yesterday, Lin Zhenxiang had been sending food and drinks. Today, she even produced a bottle of Fetal Protection Medicine worth over seven million Star Coins.

’If she hadn’t gotten wind of it beforehand, why would she suddenly lavish so much attention and effort on him and his wife?’

Lin Zhenxiang’s lack of a surprised reaction only confirmed Luo Xingyu’s suspicions.

Luo Xingyu slowly rose to his feet, his expression solemn and grave, exuding the authority of the Vice District Chief of Zone 2.

”My wife’s condition has stabilized, so I can now carry out His Majesty’s assignment with peace of mind.” He gestured toward the hospital room door. ”Miss Lin, if you please.”

Lin Zhenxiang bit her lip, looking helpless and panicked.

Lin Yaodong couldn’t watch any longer and spoke up in a rough, confrontational tone, ”Vice District Chief Luo, I know a new official has to make their mark, and you’re eager to establish your authority since you’ve just been appointed. But do you have to be so heartless to my daughter?”

Luo Xingyu gave him an indifferent glance. ”I am merely carrying out His Majesty’s orders. Mr. Lin, if you have any objections, you may appeal to His Majesty through official channels.”

”You!” Lin Yaodong seethed with anger.

Dean Wen said nothing, simply stepping aside to clear a path. His actions showed that in her current emotional state, Lin Zhenxiang was indeed unfit to remain and upset a pregnant woman.

Lin Zhenxiang felt helpless. She glanced at her unreliable father. ’A self-mocking laugh echoed in her mind.’

”Miss Lin, if you please,” Luo Xingyu repeated, his tone now carrying a stern yet subtle warning.

’If necessary, he was fully prepared to use force.’

Lin Yaodong’s voice, full of urgency, was one of compromise. ”Xiangxiang, just go with Vice District Chief Luo. As long as you explain things clearly, I’m sure he won’t make things difficult for you. Go on, hurry back. Don’t be late for your next livestream.”

’Right, the Star Network livestream is about to start.’

’If she didn’t show up on time, who knew what kind of speculation it would cause.’

Lin Zhenxiang relented. She nodded with her head lowered. As she passed the medical pod, she stopped and spoke to Ling Yunyun with a look that was both sincere and aggrieved.

”Mrs. Luo, my good intentions went awry. I didn’t mean anything by it; I just sincerely hope that you and your baby are safe and healthy. When I saw you in so much pain yesterday, my heart ached too...”

Ling Yunyun smiled, feigning being touched. ”Thank you for your concern, Miss Lin. I’m much better now. I hope you won’t be so reckless next time.”

With that, she looked toward Luo Xingyu, who had already stepped outside the room. Her words, ”Honey, come back soon,” were a clear hint to Lin Zhenxiang that she had no intention of asking him to stay or pleading on her behalf.

The last shred of hope in Lin Zhenxiang’s heart was extinguished. Head lowered in a show of dejection, she had no choice but to follow Luo Xingyu out.

Lin Yaodong hurried after them.

With the unpleasant Lin father and daughter finally gone, the heavy, oppressive feeling in the room lifted.

Dean Wen asked, ”Mrs. Luo, how’s your appetite today?”

A relaxed smile spread across Ling Yunyun’s face. ”So much better than before!”

She looked radiant.

Dean Wen took notes as he asked, ”And compared to yesterday?”

”Yesterday morning was pretty good. In the afternoon, I ate a little of what Miss Lin brought, but I threw it all up.”

Receiving an encouraging look from Dean Wen to continue, Ling Yunyun was like a delighted child. Her expression was playful, and her gestures were animated as she spoke.

”Today I feel like I’ve been reborn! I ate every last bite of the breakfast Dancheng brought me. If he and my husband hadn’t stopped me, I could have eaten even more! And I haven’t thrown up at all! Oh, right, I also took pictures!”

Ling Yunyun pulled up some photos of her breakfast from her Light Brain.

There were egg rolls filled with minced meat, a small dish of smoked meat, three delicate and tiny pumpkin-colored cornbread buns, and a bowl of red bean soup with five small sweet dumplings floating in it.

A true feast for the eyes!

Dean Wen’s mouth watered just looking at it. He praised her sincerely, ”That looks wonderful!”

Ling Yunyun had shared her breakfast photos, and in less than two hours, they already had over ten thousand likes.

After his routine check-up, Dean Wen left.

Ling Yunyun was getting impatient.

She looked at Shu Yao. ”Yaoyao, why isn’t Ju Bao here yet?”

Shu Yao glanced at the time.

’Hmm... it is taking a while.’

Ling Yunyun couldn’t help but ask again, ”You brought Ju Bao to the hospital. Is he sick?”

The worry on her face was plain to see.

”No,” Shu Yao said. ”I just brought him for a psychological evaluation report. He needs it for school.”

Ling Yunyun breathed a sigh of relief. ”Right. Some Beastman children aren’t good at controlling their emotions, and they have a natural physical advantage. All sorts of accidents can happen if they lose control during a conflict with other kids. The Federation’s kindergartens are especially careful when admitting Beastman children now.

”But Ju Bao seems very well-behaved to me.”

Shu Yao laughed. ”He’s well-behaved now because I’m watching him. If I let him off the leash, he’d be gone in a flash like a mad dog.”

Ling Yunyun couldn’t help but chuckle.

She asked in a friendly tone, ”Yaoyao, could I take a picture with Ju Bao later?”

One of her hands rested gently on her lower abdomen.

She sincerely hoped that her and her husband’s future baby would be as healthy and well-behaved as Ju Bao.

As a mother herself, Shu Yao could somewhat understand Ling Yunyun’s feelings, but she appeared completely unmoved, replying with a touch of indifference,

”Sure.”

”Thank you!” Ling Yunyun beamed, then a thought struck her. ”Oh, right, do you have any pictures of your son’s Beastification? I can’t help but feel you’re mistaken about Ju Bao’s Beastial Bloodline.”

A subtle ripple passed through Shu Yao’s dark eyes.

Ling Yunyun didn’t notice. ”My husband’s Beastial Bloodline is a gray cat. Even if Ju Bao is an orange tabby, I’d think that besides the color, the beastial traits wouldn’t be too different, but...”

A sinister chill emanated from Shu Yao’s gaze.

Before Ling Yunyun could finish, Ke Dancheng cut her off. ”Aunt, Sister Yao is Xiao Juzi’s biological mother. How could she make such a huge mistake about something like this? Her son’s Beastial Bloodline is a cat!”

Ling Yunyun froze.

How could she not understand the hidden meaning in her nephew’s words—that she shouldn’t dig any deeper?

’Perhaps Ju Bao’s Beastial Bloodline is a secret that can’t be told.’

’Or even... something that must be disguised with another bloodline.’

For the child’s sake, she immediately gave up the idea of getting to the bottom of it.

Ling Yunyun smiled knowingly. ”My mistake.”

Shu Yao gave Ke Dancheng a deep look. ’This Ke fellow must have noticed something about my son.’

’The four-eyed geek’s perception is a little too good.’

’As expected of someone with an extra pair of ”eyes.”’

Shu Yao checked the time again.

More than an hour had passed, and there was still no word from her mom and Xiao Juzi.

She stood up. ”I’ll go check on them.”

After she left, Ke Dancheng didn’t hold back in reminding Ling Yunyun:

”Aunt, you can’t tell anyone about Xiao Juzi.”

Ling Yunyun said thoughtfully, ”You’ve noticed something too, haven’t you?”

Ke Dancheng nodded woodenly.

Ling Yunyun didn’t press the matter.

##

When Shu Yao returned to the counseling office, she was surprised to see Xiao Juzi being carried out by a man.

Xiao Juzi rarely allowed someone he just met to be so close to him.

But the man had gentle eyes and a warm, mild temperament. He possessed a certain charm that drew people in; a casual smile from him could easily make anyone lower their guard.

He had a natural ability to turn tempered steel into soft putty.

’But it’s precisely this kind of person you have to be wary of.’

”Are you Xiao Juzi’s guardians?” Noticing the wariness in Shu Yao’s eyes, the man was a little taken aback.

’Few women were ever able to put up their guard around him.’

Noticing the tear stains on Xiao Juzi’s little face, Shu Xin’s heart ached. ”Why is he crying? Doctor Wen, what happened to Xiao Juzi?”

Xiao Juzi lifted a small hand, wiped his face messily, and then reached his arms out to his mother for a hug.

Shu Yao took him into her arms.

Nestled in his mother’s embrace, Xiao Juzi buried his face in her shoulder and began to sob quietly, unable to stop.

”I can give you the psychological evaluation report for his school enrollment,” Wen Youran’s voice was gentle, but it carried an undercurrent of gravity, ”but that doesn’t mean the child is psychologically fine.”

Shu Xin was startled, saying nervously, ”He’s only a little over two years old!”

Wen Youran’s smile faded slightly. ”The child may be young, but he has a lot on his mind. And he’s extremely insecure. In fact, you are too, Miss Shu—”

”Hey, this isn’t about my problems!” Shu Xin, showing no embarrassment at being seen through, was completely focused on her little grandson. ”What on earth is wrong with Xiao Juzi?”

Wen Youran looked at Shu Yao, who was gently patting Xiao Juzi’s back. ”I promised Xiao Juzi I wouldn’t tell anyone his secrets.”

’He wasn’t treating Xiao Juzi like a patient. That was a big plus.’

Shu Xin said anxiously, ”But we’re his guardians!”

Wen Youran replied, ”That’s why I suggest you find a qualified child psychologist to provide him with long-term counseling.”

Xiao Juzi suddenly blurted out, ”I don’t want any other doctor! I want Doctor Wen!”

Shu Yao couldn’t help but steal another glance at Wen Youran.

’What tricks did this man use to completely win over Xiao Juzi?’

She held Xiao Juzi by his waist, lifting him so he was suspended in mid-air.

Zaizai blinked his tear-filled eyes in confusion, completely unaware of what his mom was about to do.

The next second, Shu Yao gave him a hard shake, and then another.

”AHHHH, Mommy?” Xiao Juzi looked like he was about to break.

”I’m checking if you’ve had any parts replaced.” ’Shu Yao still suspected the doctor had done something to her son.’

”HEE HEE!” Xiao Juzi’s tears turned to laughter, and he started shouting ”AHHHH” along with his mom’s movements as if he were a toy.

Seeing Wen Youran laughing at the side, Shu Xin felt a little embarrassed and tried to stop the mother and son.

”Oh, stop playing around!” She then made a sincere request to Wen Youran, ”Doctor Wen, I was wondering if you would be willing to provide long-term counseling for Xiao Juzi?”

Wen Youran’s words were gentle and sincere. ”It would be my honor.”

He winked at Xiao Juzi.