Chapter 713: Chapter 256: Zelin, What If I Really Am Pregnant?
The alcohol from the delinquent’s system sobered up instantly, leaving no trace of intoxication.
This matter needs to be resolved soon.
The responsibility lies with me.
Su Zelin steadied himself and asked, "Have you tested with a pregnancy test strip?"
"I did, but there was only one red line. However, the staff at the pharmacy warned me that testing after just two weeks of pregnancy might not be accurate, as the HCG levels gradually increase with the days of pregnancy, and the concentration is relatively low in the early stages, possibly leading to a false negative!"
"What should we do, Xiaolinzi? I haven’t been able to sleep well these past few days because of this?"
Even though Qin Shiqing was a top student at Zhejiang University, she was out of ideas at this moment.
Su Zelin could understand her feelings.
A young girl, only twenty years old, hadn’t planned on marrying and having kids yet. In fact, she had only recently transitioned from a girl to a woman and suddenly found out she might be pregnant. It must be overwhelming.
This matter started because of me, so I must bear the responsibility.
The delinquent took a deep breath, "Here’s what we’ll do, Shiqing: why don’t you take some time off from your internship? I’ll head to Shenghai tomorrow morning and accompany you to the hospital for a checkup. The hospital should be able to provide accurate results!"
After drinking tonight, it’s inconvenient to drive. Moreover, at night, only the ER is open at the hospital.
Pregnancy tests aren’t considered emergencies, and they won’t check for you, so we can only wait until the morning.
"Okay, that works!"
Qin Shiqing felt a surge of relief.
It was as if she found a guiding anchor.
"By the way..."
Su Zelin suddenly remembered something, "Have you told your uncle and aunt about this?"
"Not yet. You’re the first one to know!"
She hadn’t confirmed if it was suspicion, and besides, Qin Shiqing didn’t have the courage to tell Qin Daqing and Liu Sufen.
Even though her parents hoped she could pair up with her childhood friend, they were still studying and hadn’t graduated. Under no circumstances could they let the matter worsen. If they found out, they would be furious beyond measure, and her childhood friend’s side would inevitably face scolding from his parents as well.
"Alright then, let’s wait until the hospital results are out. Shiqing, don’t think too much about it!"
Su Zelin comforted her while ending the phone call.
It was only then he realized his mind was blank.
He had just been pretending to be calm.
Despite Qin Shiqing’s panic, the delinquent was also scared.
He had faced many challenges in his past life, but he had never been a father.
Besides, everything happened too suddenly, and he was completely unprepared.
It was supposed to be a safe period, yet it hit the jackpot all of a sudden—unbelievable!
Dear heavens, please don’t do this to me?
I’m willing to trade Zeng Kaiping soaking fifty more tanks in exchange for this just being a false alarm!
Finance Institute, Boys’ Dormitory 302.
"Ding, a hidden task has been triggered. If the host presses the F key fifty more times, they’ll receive a title of Super Player and a 50% enhancement in kidney function as a reward!"
Accompanied by a clear and melodious electronic notification sound, the spirited young man found himself lost in thought, gazing at the translucent panel slowly appearing in front of him.
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Early the next morning, as dawn broke, Su Zelin set off again.
Driving the Passat down the highway at breakneck speed, he reached Shenghai as quickly as possible.
Seeing Qin Shiqing, Su Zelin was taken aback.
His childhood friend was in bad shape, looking pale, with dark circles under her eyes, and had lost some weight, making the delinquent feel distressed.
"Qin Shiqing, are you okay?"
The delinquent couldn’t help but ask.
"I’m fine. It’s just that my sleep quality has been poor recently."
In fact, it’s been days since Qin Shiqing had a good night’s sleep.
She didn’t sleep at all last night, her mind racing with different thoughts.
Su Zelin thought to himself that it was a good thing he came to Shenghai early, or else things could’ve gotten worse.
They had a simple breakfast at a nearby spot and then took Qin Shiqing to Minxing District’s Women and Children’s Healthcare Hospital.
There wasn’t much to say. First was registration and then waiting in line. Upon hearing possible early pregnancy, the doctor wrote a referral note for Qin Shiqing to take a blood test.
The most common ways of pregnancy testing are using test strips, blood tests, and ultrasounds.
Early pregnancy test strips might not be very accurate, and ultrasounds typically require at least 45 days after a missed period to conduct, leaving blood tests as the only option.
They headed to the laboratory at the Women’s and Children’s center to have blood drawn for testing.
It was just after the New Year’s holiday break, and not many people were there for checkups, so results would be out before noon. Thus, the two of them decided to stay and patiently wait outside the hospital lobby.
"Xiaolinzi, I really hope I’m not pregnant, right?"
At this moment, Qin Shiqing appeared noticeably more anxious than usual.
"Don’t worry. We’ll know the results after the test."
Gently, Su Zelin caressed his childhood friend’s slender hand.
It was soft yet a little cold.
When healthy, Qin Shiqing’s hands were always warm.
"If—I mean if by chance—I really am pregnant, what should we do?"
Qin Shiqing’s voice carried a hint of weakness.
Like a family selling "A Hundred Thousand Whys," girls these days ask many questions, and she had queried Su Zelin with loads of them along the way—this is a typical sign of inner unease.
The delinquent was very patient, "Why don’t you tell me what you’re thinking?"
He needed to learn Qin Shiqing’s perspective before making any decisions.
"I don’t know!"
Qin Shiqing shook her head in confusion.
She then added, "But I don’t want to abort it—this is a small life; I can’t bear to do it!"
The tone was faint, yet resolute.
If she doesn’t want an abortion, then the only option is to give birth.
"Got it. Don’t worry; no one can force you to abort it!"
Understanding his childhood friend’s determination, Su Zelin spoke solemnly.
The arrival of a child will greatly impact their lives.