Fortunately, Fortunately, a False Alarm

"It really is you, Ji Yun!"

"Where the hell have you been? Do you have any idea how worried I've been about you all this time!"

Seeing that familiar face and confirming it was indeed Ji Yun, Bulma burst into tears. She threw her arms around him, sobbing uncontrollably while incessantly complaining about everything he had done.

Ji Yun was completely stunned, having no idea what was going on.

"Is it really you, Bulma...?"

Ji Yun collected his thoughts and asked uncertainly.

He couldn't entirely be blamed for this; the world had changed far too much. It was completely different from the situation he knew.

"Who else did you think it was... besides me!"

"You finally know how to come back? Why didn't you just die out there!"

Bulma hugged Ji Yun tightly, her voice choked with sobs.

Hearing her response, Ji Yun confirmed that this person was indeed the Bulma he knew. After all, in other timelines, it was impossible for an outsider like Ji Yun to exist.

"I'm sorry... Bulma. Because of some things, I went to the future and didn't have time to let you know... I'm sorry..."

Once Ji Yun confirmed it was his Bulma, he hurriedly apologized, filled with self-reproach.

"I know, I know. Krillin told me everything."

"But I was still worried about you. If you had been gone for so long and never came back..."

"What would I have done!"

After hearing Ji Yun's apology, Bulma's mood eased slightly, but her tears continued to flow uncontrollably. It was as if she wanted to completely vent all the emotions she had been holding inside.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."

Ji Yun said, feeling deeply guilty.

He missed Bulma dearly, too; he just hadn't expected to be delayed for so long.

He was also sincerely apologizing to Bulma.

However, guilt was guilt, but some things were better clarified.

After hugging Ji Yun and crying for quite a while, Bulma's agitated heart slowly began to calm down.

Tears had traced several paths down her face, making her look incredibly touching and pitiful.

"Bulma, your stomach..."

Seeing that Bulma's emotions had leveled out, Ji Yun finally voiced the doubt in his heart.

The reason he had said he found the wrong person earlier was precisely because of this protruding belly.

Good heavens, it couldn't be...

The more Ji Yun thought about it, the more panicked he became. He felt like a green light was about to shine over his head, though he wasn't entirely sure of the exact shade just yet.

Bulma let go of her embrace and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.

A look of happiness gradually spread across her face.

"You're going to be a father!"

Bulma said with a smile, her hands continuously stroking her rounded belly.

Her eyes were filled with a look of maternal love.

"This... Bulma, when did this happen? How come I don't have any memory of it?"

Ji Yun rubbed his nose and asked cautiously.

He couldn't really be blamed for this, and it wasn't that he didn't trust Bulma.

It was just that, for something like this, it was better to ask and be clear!

"Hmph! They always say you men don't want to take responsibility once you pull up your pants, and it's true!"

Bulma gave a haughty cold snort.

It was clearly your own doing, yet now you've forgotten and have the nerve to ask me?

"Ah? This... hehe... I really can't recall. Which time was it?"

Ji Yun scratched his head, looking embarrassed.

Bulma's belly was already so big; she definitely hadn't gotten pregnant recently.

If she really had gotten pregnant recently, that would be a huge problem!

"I'll give you a hint: I'm already over seven months pregnant."

Bulma frowned, sounding somewhat displeased.

"Hm? Seven... seven months?"

Ji Yun racked his brain, trying his best to recall.

Seven months ago, he had just arrived in the future world.

Going back further, that was when he had just met Trunks.

Before that was the battle against King Cold.

And before the battle, he was at Bulma's house doing...

"Oh, it was that time right before I left!"

Ji Yun suddenly realized, his mood clearing up like clouds parting to reveal the sun.

He had finally straightened out the timeline.

"You're asking so specifically—don't tell me you thought the child wasn't yours?"

Bulma said, her tone unfriendly.

She was incredibly sharp; seeing Ji Yun ask in such detail, she had long since figured out what he meant.

"My dear, you're overthinking it. I absolutely never thought that!"

"You have to believe me, I am definitely not that kind of person!"

Ji Yun vowed solemnly.

Good grief, this kind of thing could not be admitted to lightly.

If things went south, he could really end up losing his wife and child!

However, he was secretly overjoyed.

He hadn't expected to become a father; the joy of having a child surged through his heart.

"Hmph, I hope so..."

Bulma snorted, still maintaining a skeptical attitude.

However, she also understood Ji Yun's concerns; after all, Bulma was a very reasonable woman.

Her current demeanor was merely to give Ji Yun a scare.

"Absolutely!"

Ji Yun patted his chest, guaranteeing it.

At the same time, he placed his hand on Bulma's stomach.

He stroked their child with the utmost care.

Although Bulma's face remained cold, she did not resist Ji Yun.

"My dear, do you know? I met another version of you in the future."

"She was having a very difficult time in the future and was constantly facing danger."

"The moment I saw her, my heart ached. Her haggard face had developed wrinkles, and she looked completely worn out."

Ji Yun spoke of what he had encountered in the future.

Bulma listened quietly from the side, taking in the story Ji Yun told.

"When I saw her, the first thing I thought of was you. I don't want you to end up like her."

"That world didn't have me, but this world does!"

"From that moment on, I swore to myself that I wouldn't let you suffer even the slightest bit of harm!"

Ji Yun raised his head, his gaze burning with intensity as he looked at Bulma.

He had witnessed her in that timeline, and he would never let the same thing happen again.

Bulma was deeply moved by Ji Yun's words.

In the past, a blockheaded man like Ji Yun would never have said such things.

Bulma felt that her man had become much more mature after all this time.

"Fine, I'll be watching your performance from now on."

Bulma said, the corners of her mouth curling upward.

The resentment in her heart had all but vanished.

"Rest assured, I, Ji Yun, always keep my word!"

Ji Yun said with complete sincerity.

With the awkwardness cleared away, what remained was the two of them basking in affection.

It was a pity, however, that Bulma was currently pregnant, meaning the two could not engage in any deeper forms of intimacy.

This was a source of great regret for Ji Yun.

He had been holding back for several months, keeping his desires suppressed.

He hadn't expected that he wouldn't be able to do anything about it now...

It seemed that for the next two months, he would have to rely on the Five Maidens to handle things!

"Oh, that's right, Ji Yun, I forgot to tell you."

"The Androids have appeared ahead of schedule; Krillin and the others told me."

"There's also a Monster that has appeared, killing people everywhere. It's all over the news."

"Goku, Piccolo, and the others have already been defeated several times!"

"Do you want to go and help them out?"

Bulma suddenly remembered this, stopped her intimate display with Ji Yun, and spoke slowly.