Fated Love With the Billionaire
Chapter 400: Can’t Hide It

Chapter 400: Chapter 400: Can’t Hide It

Before coming to Ningkou, Cheng Qiaobei contacted Ding Yuan and asked her to find a traditional Chinese medicine doctor and schedule an appointment.

It was thought to be Cheng Qiaobei who needed a consultation, but it was actually for Chen Ningxi.

Ding Yuan nervously asked, "What’s wrong with Ning Xi?"

Cheng Qiaobei replied, "Her menstrual period is really painful every time. The Western doctor prescribed some painkillers, but they only treat the symptoms, not the root cause. She has to take them every month, and I’m afraid long-term use might harm her body."

"So it’s dysmenorrhea," Ding Yuan felt relieved, "You didn’t explain at first, had me worried thinking Ning Xi was seriously ill."

After hanging up the phone, Ding Yuan made an appointment for Chen Ningxi with the old Chinese doctor for 3 PM on Saturday afternoon.

As the car approached Ding Yuan’s residence, Cheng Qiaobei saw a Rolls-Royce driving away from the parking space.

He had seen it last time too, but Cheng Qiaobei didn’t think much of it, assuming it was a neighborhood resident.

The consultation was scheduled for 3 PM that afternoon. Chen Ningxi sat at the consultation table, gently placing her hand on the pulse pillow.

The old Chinese doctor concentrated as he checked her pulse, and after asking Chen Ningxi some questions, he removed his hand and said, "There’s no major issue, just take some herbal medication to alleviate it."

Ding Yuan lightly patted Chen Ningxi’s shoulder, breathing a sigh of relief, "After taking the medicine, you won’t suffer anymore."

Chen Ningxi smiled and nodded.

Cheng Qiaobei wanted to follow the traditional doctor to get the medicine, but Ding Yuan stopped him, "You stay with Ning Xi, I’ll get the medicine."

In a secluded area, the doctor spoke truthfully with Ding Yuan.

"There’s some things I can’t say in front of the young couple, so I’ll tell you. Just now, when I checked her pulse, with the second-seven heavenly return, Ren meridian passing, and the vigorous Chong pulse, menstruation is timely, hence she could conceive."

Ding Yuan said, "Doctor, I don’t understand what you’re saying, could you explain more plainly?"

The traditional doctor responded, "For a woman to become pregnant, three basic conditions are needed: normal menstruation, passable Ren meridian, and abundant Chong pulse blood flow. She doesn’t meet any of these criteria, so it might be difficult for her to conceive."

Ding Yuan’s heart sank, feeling anxious, "Doctor, are you saying my daughter-in-law may struggle to conceive? Isn’t it just common dysmenorrhea? How did this become linked to pregnancy?"

The doctor explained, "These issues cause her dysmenorrhea, and because of these issues, it’s not easy for her to conceive."

Ding Yuan asked, "How difficult?"

The doctor shook his head regretfully, which made Ding Yuan feel even more uneasy.

He further said, "...But it’s not absolute. If the couple can maintain a positive mindset, it may help the condition. If nothing else works, you can go to a large hospital for a consultation."

The more Ding Yuan listened, the more troubled she felt, but she still advised the doctor, "Doctor, please don’t tell my daughter-in-law about this. I’ll find a way to talk to my son and then discuss it with her."

The doctor agreed and went to the pharmacy to get the medicine.

Ding Yuan stood at the window in the corridor, watching Chen Ningxi under the tree in the yard, feeling worried.

Such a good child, why does she have such an affliction?

Suddenly, Cheng Qiaobei’s voice came from behind.

"Why are you standing here? Where’s the medicine?"

Ding Yuan snapped back to reality, "Uh, the doctor hasn’t finished yet."

Seeing her unease, Cheng Qiaobei stopped her, "What did the doctor tell you?"

Ding Yuan briefly conveyed the doctor’s words to Cheng Qiaobei. He was momentarily stunned upon learning that Chen Ningxi might struggle to conceive.

"How is that possible," Cheng Qiaobei’s initial reaction was disbelief, "Can a pulse reading really diagnose infertility?"

Ding Yuan comforted Cheng Qiaobei, "Yes, he might not be completely accurate. Tomorrow we’ll take Ning Xi to a provincial hospital for further examination. But don’t tell Ning Xi the doctor’s remarks yet, so as not to pressure her. If it turns out there’s a problem, we’ll deal with it accordingly. If he can’t handle it, we’ll consult a reputable hospital."

Cheng Qiaobei glanced outside at Ning Xi again, "Got it."

He went to the yard to find Chen Ningxi, recalling a few times when the two did not take any contraceptive measures. Chen Ningxi worried about getting pregnant and considered taking emergency pills, but he stopped her.

Taking pills can harm the body. If they really conceived, it would be a heaven-sent surprise.

Clearly, heaven felt it’s given too much.

The weather was hot, and Chen Ningxi stood under the shade by the tree. Hearing footsteps, she turned, "Why did you come out too? Didn’t wait for mom."

"One person is enough to get the medicine." Cheng Qiaobei brushed aside the bangs on her forehead, "Hot, right? Wait in the car."

Chen Ningxi said, "Not really, it probably rained yesterday, it’s quite cool. By the way, I forgot to ask, how long do I need to take the Chinese medicine?"

Qiaobei said, "One dose is for seven days, but you’ll need to take a few doses."

"How many doses?"

Cheng Qiaobei: "For now, three doses have been prescribed."

Chen Ningxi calculated, "One dose for seven days, three doses for twenty-one days. Sigh... It’s really bothersome."

"What’s bothersome?" Cheng Qiaobei took her hand, "Didn’t you persuade me to take medicine previously?"

Chen Ningxi said, "I still remember the bitterness of that Chinese medicine."

"Each person gets a different formula, it won’t be too bitter."

"If it really works, I can endure the bitterness; it beats dysmenorrhea." Chen Ningxi raised her head, a beam of light penetrated through the leaves shining on her face, she squinted, and the next second the light was blocked, she opened her eyes to see Cheng Qiaobei standing in front.

"Hehe," she laughed, "Here’s where the benefits of marriage come in."

Cheng Qiaobei gently tickled her chin, "Shouldn’t it be the advantage of someone taller?"

Seeing the beads of sweat forming on Chen Ningxi’s forehead, he advised, "Why not wait in the car, you’re all sweaty."

"The sunshine feels nice. Blasted by the air conditioning in the car, my stomach will ache again." Chen Ningxi’s mind was still on the doctor’s diagnosis, "If this herbal medicine doesn’t work, I’ll have to use the ultimate remedy."

"!" Cheng Qiaobei paused, as Chen Ningxi said, "Have a baby."

Cheng Qiaobei’s expression stiffened slightly, then quickly returned to normal, "...Having a child isn’t just a spur of the moment decision. Besides, weren’t we planning to focus on our careers first?"

Chen Ningxi sighed, troubled by her dysmenorrhea, "It really hurts, it lasts for days each time."

In the evening, the two stayed at Ding Yuan’s place. After dinner, Chen Ningxi lay on the bed again.

Ding Yuan was watching TV in the living room when she saw Cheng Qiaobei coming out of the guest room, softly asked, "Is Ning Xi asleep?"

Cheng Qiaobei quietly closed the door, "Just fell asleep."

Ding Yuan gestured for him to come over, "Have some fruit."

Cheng Qiaobei wasn’t in the mood to eat, but knew Ding Yuan wanted to discuss something, "What do you want to say?"

Ever since leaving the clinic, Ding Yuan had been considering Chen Ningxi’s condition, calmly asked, "Son, if Ning Xi’s condition is confirmed, what are your thoughts?"

Cheng Qiaobei turned to look at her, "What aspect are you referring to?"

Ding Yuan paused and said, "... Don’t blame mom for being selfish, I also like the child Ning Xi, but if she can’t have children, are you really planning not to have kids for your whole life?"

Cheng Qiaobei replied, "I can only care about Ning Xi right now, I can’t consider anyone else, including you. As for whether she can have children, it hasn’t been confirmed yet, so how can you be sure she can’t? If she can’t, then I’ll accept it. Any more questions?"

Seeing his decisive attitude, Ding Yuan didn’t press further, "Okay then, when do you plan to go to the hospital for tests?"

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Tomorrow we’ll return to Danjiang, then make a hospital appointment."

Ding Yuan said, "Find a doctor with connections, things get easier with acquaintances. How will you explain the test to Ning Xi? You can’t hide this."

While they talked, the door to the guest room was slightly ajar, and the person inside heard everything clearly.