Returning from the cemetery, Lu Yanbei's gaze towards Su He grew increasingly tender.
Old Master Lu's somber expression also lightened considerably, and he ate half a bowl more than usual at lunch.
In the living room, the grandfather and grandson were discussing company matters. Su He couldn't interject, so she found the butler and inquired about the old man's recent health. Although the elder had regular check-ups, he had undergone major surgery. If she wasn't vigilant, she truly couldn't rest easy.
Normally, they were all busy with their work and only returned once a week.
It was inevitable that the old man would feel lonely.
One couldn't deny the significant impact of one's mood on their health.
"Master has been experiencing dizziness frequently lately. While it's not serious, he's stubborn and refuses to have a doctor come over," the butler, who had served the master for most of his life, couldn't bear to see him suffer. Thus, he revealed the truth to Su He. "The old master listens to you the most, young madam. Could you please persuade him, at least to let a doctor come for an examination?"
Su He's brows furrowed upon hearing this. "How long has this been going on?"
"It started a few months ago, but it wasn't as frequent then. Since last month, he's been complaining of dizziness every few days. The medication doesn't seem to be very effective," the butler said with a troubled expression.
"Are there any other symptoms besides this?" Su He asked again.
"He's been waking up more often at night, several times."
"What about his appetite?"
The butler shook his head. "He eats a bit more when he's happy, but overall, his appetite isn't as good as before."
"Alright, I understand. Please trouble the butler to call the doctor. I'll handle Grandpa," Su He felt a twinge of unease. Compared to the last few times she saw him, the old man's complexion had indeed worsened. Moreover, he had lost weight.
Seeing her agree to help, the butler immediately took out his phone and went outside.
When Su He returned to the living room, she heard the grandfather and grandson having an argument.
"At my age, what's the point of all this fuss! Birth, old age, sickness, and death are inevitable for everyone. Don't try to persuade me, I will never go to the hospital! Not even if you beat me to death!"
"Grandpa! You look terrible. Have you been secretly not taking your medicine?"
"I haven't!"
"Then why are these medicine bottles still full! I remember buying the medicine for this date half a year ago!"
The old man stammered, unable to speak.
Seeing their tempers flare, Su He quickly stepped forward and held back Lu Yanbei. "Can't you just talk nicely? Why are you both acting like children!"
Lu Yanbei pursed his lips and fell silent.
If it were anyone else, he would have already lost his temper. But it was Su He who stopped him, so he couldn't get angry with her and could only sulk.
Su He patted his hand soothingly, then turned to look at Old Master Lu. "Grandpa, Ah Yan was discussing with me last night that we're preparing to conceive. You've always wanted to hold a great-grandchild, haven't you? I wanted to ask for your advice on what we need to prepare."
Compared to Lu Yanbei's direct approach, Su He's method was much gentler and easier to accept.
As expected, upon hearing the words "great-grandchild," the old man's eyes lit up, and his anger subsided. "Really? You're planning to have a child?"
"If you don't believe me, ask him! He wouldn't lie!" Su He pointed at Lu Yanbei.
The old man looked expectantly, only to see Lu Yanbei nod unnaturally.
"Yes, we are planning to have a child."
"Hahaha, that's wonderful! In the future, when the child is born and you're tired of taking care of them, you can send them to me. I'll raise them for you!"
Su He...
Lu Yanbei...
Had the change been too abrupt?
He had been furious just moments ago, and now he seemed like a different person.
"Can your body handle it?" Su He asked with feigned concern.
"Grandpa's health is excellent!" the old man declared, patting his chest.
Lu Yanbei couldn't help but snort.
"What are you snorting about! I get a physical check-up every six months, much more frequently than you!"
"Besides, I'm not like someone else, who complains of aches and pains at the slightest excuse!"
Lu Yanbei choked slightly. "Who was the one who was disobedient and secretly stopped taking their medicine?"
"I just couldn't find it! Ask the butler, I've been taking it every day!" Old Master Lu signaled desperately to the butler.
The butler smiled jovially like a Maitreya Buddha. "Yes, Young Master! I supervise the master taking his medicine every day!"
"Really?" Lu Yanbei appeared skeptical.
"I'll take it right now to show you!" the old man said, unscrewing the cap, taking out a certain number of pills, and swallowing them with plain water.
Lu Yanbei watched for a while before finally nodding in satisfaction. "Alright! Then it's settled, you'll raise the child when it's born!"
*
Leaving the Lu residence, Su He finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Do you think this method will work?" Su He asked as she fastened her seatbelt.
"He's alone at home, perhaps he's truly too lonely. I told Xiao Xun about his symptoms, and he said it's a precursor to isolation syndrome and we must pay attention. Now that we've given him something to look forward to, his life will have a goal, and he should be much happier."
When one's mood improves, their health naturally follows.
Su He patted her stomach. "I hope it can be a little more cooperative!"
"Don't be too anxious, let nature take its course." Lu Yanbei took her hand and gently kissed it.
He was not a selfish person.
He wouldn't deprive Su He of her rights just to give the old man hope to live.
Su He nodded obediently, then took out her phone and started searching for information related to preparing for pregnancy.
Since they had decided to have a child, she needed to start preparing.
First, she had to start taking folic acid. Then, she needed to exercise actively and adjust her sleep schedule and diet. She preferred heavily seasoned food, so she would have to eat lighter from now on.
Also, she could no longer stay up late drawing drafts; she had to be asleep before ten o'clock.
Upon returning home, Su He found the jump rope she had bought a long time ago. To conceive a healthy child, she had to get her body into the best possible condition.
Su He printed out a schedule and posted it in a conspicuous place in the house. "Husband, from now on, you have to follow this with me."
Lu Yanbei was the father of the child, and he shared half the responsibility.
Lu Yanbei had a demanding job, and his time was squeezed, making it difficult to maintain a regular schedule. However, he exercised consistently and ate relatively lightly. He occasionally smoked and drank, but the overall impact was not significant.
"Also, no more smoking or drinking from now on! If you really can't avoid it, say you're preparing for pregnancy and need to cultivate a calm disposition!" Su He hugged his neck and earnestly instructed.
"Got it, wife!" Lu Yanbei lowered his head and kissed her lips. "However, you seem to have forgotten the most important part."
"What?" Su He tried hard to recall.
A mischievous glint appeared in Lu Yanbei's eyes. "Of course, it's 'hard work'! Otherwise, where would the baby come from?"
With that, he bent down, picked Su He up, and carried her back to the bedroom as if she were a child.
Babies aren't made by talking; they are made by doing!