Li Xiaoxuan let out a cheer. Her first reaction was actually to be happy for Teacher Meng.
The two best friends, overwhelmed with excitement, hugged each other.
Not far away, Tongtong blinked and looked over with a half-understanding expression, as though she had realized something.
"Quick, tell him the good news!" Li Xiaoxuan said excitedly. "He'll definitely be happy if he finds out. I know he's always liked children."
"Huh? Should I tell him now?" Teacher Meng hesitated. "I wanted to wait until the baby was more stable before telling him."
"He's the child's father. If you don't tell him right away, he might even blame you for it." Li Xiaoxuan smiled as she held Teacher Meng by the shoulders. "Listen to me. Tell him. He'll help you arrange everything."
Teacher Meng obediently nodded and went aside to make a call.
Li Xiaoxuan watched her back. In the setting sun, Teacher Meng's cheeks seemed to glow with maternal radiance, and Li Xiaoxuan could not help feeling a little envious.
But that envy vanished in a flash. As she had always said, she was already content.
"Well?" Li Xiaoxuan approached Meng Baihan, whose face was full of delight.
"I told him. He... he told me to focus on the pregnancy and said he'd arrange for someone to pick me up," Meng Baihan said softly, joy rippling through her eyes.
"That's wonderful. You've finally gotten your happy ending." Li Xiaoxuan hugged Meng Baihan. "A mother rises in status because of her child. You're carrying his baby—your life won't just be one of wealth and honor... it'll practically be..."
"I've had wealth and honor for a long time. I just wanted to have a child for him." Teacher Meng stroked her stomach and smiled absentmindedly.
That evening, Li Xiaoxuan had originally planned to