After Getting Pregnant, I’m Divorcing My Alpha - Chapter 20

An Xiangdi vomited for quite a while before Shen Xiao realized the situation wasn’t as simple as he had thought.

“Still feeling unwell?” Shen Xiao pulled him into his arms, gently patting his back.

An Xiangdi instinctively placed a hand on his lower abdomen and sniffled. “I’m fine.”

Shen Xiao wasn’t foolish. Noticing the gesture, he carefully recalled An Xiangdi’s recent condition, his face lighting up with uncertain delight. “Didi, are you pregnant?”

An Xiangdi stiffened at the guess and remained silent.

Seeing his reaction, Shen Xiao knew he had hit the mark. “You’re pregnant? Really?”

Witnessing Shen Xiao’s excitement, An Xiangdi suddenly wondered if his earlier decision to keep it quiet had been a mistake. “Yes, I am.”

“How ” Shen Xiao started to speak but was cut off as An Xiangdi covered his mouth.

“I’m not quitting work, so don’t even think about it.” An Xiangdi was firm on this matter.

Shen Xiao held his hand and pressed a kiss to his palm. “Alright, I won’t keep you trapped at home.”

Caught off guard by Shen Xiao’s response, An Xiangdi felt flustered. He pulled his hand back and sat cross-legged, visibly uneasy.

Shen Xiao wrapped his arms around him and asked, “When did you find out? How many months along?”

“Probably from last time… during my last heat.” Because Dr. Qiao had previously mentioned that his reproductive cavity wasn’t well-developed, An Xiangdi had always been cautious, insisting on protection every time they were intimate. Partly to avoid raising Shen Xiao’s suspicions and partly due to work, they had never gone all the way.

But last time, both had been drunk and carried away.

“That means it’s been over a month.” After some thought, Shen Xiao declared, “No, I need to hire a private doctor right away.”

“There’s no need, it’s too much trouble.” An Xiangdi tried to stop him.

“What if you eat something you shouldn’t or don’t rest properly? There are so many precautions I’m still unaware of.” This was Shen Xiao’s first time becoming a father in nearly thirty years, and he intended to take it seriously.

Unable to argue, An Xiangdi lay down and closed his eyes, pretending to sleep. “Do as you please.”

He felt incredibly awkward. Shen Xiao was a novice, and so was he. It was a miracle they weren’t in complete chaos together.

Shen Xiao didn’t dare disturb him further. Lying on his side, he gently pulled An Xiangdi into his embrace. “What would you like to eat in the morning?”

“I don’t want anything.” An Xiangdi had a love-hate relationship with food lately eating made him nauseous, but not eating left him hungry.

“That won’t do.” After a moment’s consideration, Shen Xiao got up and headed to the kitchen.

An Xiangdi couldn’t be bothered to stop him and soon drifted back to sleep.

When he woke again, Shen Xiao had not only prepared a small bowl of porridge but had also arranged for a long-term private doctor and a nanny to care for An Xiangdi when he wasn’t home.

Since An Xiangdi was also anxious about the pregnancy, he reluctantly went along with the arrangements.

The two silently agreed to keep the pregnancy to themselves, continuing their work as usual, though Shen Xiao called An Xiangdi more frequently than before.

Moreover, since changing managers, An Xiangdi had been experiencing a streak of good fortune.

First, his new song broke the annual record for streams and downloads, followed by public praise from Kan Song, the screenwriter of The Yellowing Season, on Weibo.

Screenwriter Kan Song V: I happened to catch a glimpse of An Xiangdi’s cameo in “The Watchtower” today. Even though it was just a small role, it truly shows how the younger generation is surpassing the old. [Thumbs up]

Dizi’s Little Cotton Jacket: Ahhh! Thank you for the praise, Teacher!

I’m Super Obedient for Dizi: Thank you for the recognition, Teacher Kan Song!

Listening to Dizi Sing: Our Dizi still has a long way to go, but we appreciate your encouragement!

Not long after Kan Song posted his Weibo update, An Xiangdi, who was at home doing prenatal exercises, received a call from his agent, Yao Honglang.

“Repost Kan Song’s Weibo.”

“Kan Song?” An Xiangdi didn’t react immediately.

“He’s the screenwriter for your next drama.” Yao Honglang usually managed his artists’ social media accounts directly, but An Xiangdi was more independent and not the type to hand over his accounts willingly.

To ensure cooperation, Yao Honglang and An Xiangdi had reached an agreement: An Xiangdi could keep control of his Weibo, but he had to post content as instructed promptly.

“What should I say?” An Xiangdi didn’t even know what Kan Song had posted.

“Express your gratitude.” Yao Honglang checked the time. “In half an hour, ‘The Yellowed Season’ will officially announce its cast. The film emperor and television queen are the final reveals. You and Wei Yi will be announced first. When you see the post, don’t repost it wait for my instructions.”

“Okay.” After hanging up, An Xiangdi opened Weibo and saw Kan Song’s praise. He was both surprised and flattered.

From what he knew, Kan Song was in his fifties and had a reputation in the industry for being serious and hard to approach, rarely giving out compliments. Aside from award-winning actors, the last person he had praised was Shen Xiao.

Now that the praise had landed on him, An Xiangdi was well aware of the gap between himself and others.

An Xiangdi V: Thank you, Teacher Kan Song, for your recognition. I still need to enrich and improve my acting skills, and I will strive to live up to your expectations. [Fighting] Screenwriter Kan Song V:

Shortly after An Xiangdi reposted the message, his phone chimed.

Shen Xiao, whom he had set as a special follow, had reposted his Weibo.

This guy, An Xiangdi thought, he said he was in an interview, but now he’s scrolling through Weibo so effortlessly.

An Xiangdi smirked, tossed his phone aside, and continued his exercises.

The official announcement for “The Yellowed Season” that Yao Honglang had mentioned wasn’t fully released until three days later, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

An Xiangdi’s fans had previously clashed fiercely with Royal Films over his billing position, and the fan club had yet to receive any updates from the company. Just when they thought the matter would end in frustration, they noticed that the original drama’s official Weibo account had been deleted and replaced with a new, verified one.

Looking at the announced cast, although An Xiangdi was still billed fifth, his fans keenly sensed that the rest of the lineup seemed to have changed.

Due to the unexpected major shifts in the drama, it suddenly became a topic of controversy. Fans who had been cautiously observing patiently waited until the official announcements concluded. Finally, they erupted in excitement, and seven or eight hashtags related to “The Yellowed Season” trended on Weibo’s hot search list.

I Am a Blade of Grass: Holy crap! Am I seeing things? The film emperor and television queen acting together?

Secret Crush: What an incredible cast! And my beautiful Wang Qiao is here too, wuwuwu!

Wait for Me: And my adorable Wei Yi! Mom loves you!

Dizi’s Loving Cotton Jacket: It’s amazing that he gets to collaborate with such esteemed seniors!

Onlooker: But why has the entire cast been replaced all of a sudden?

Random Netizen A: Yeah, wasn’t it already announced before? Director Qiu Cheng even personally tagged them. Could it be… a mistake?

User0001: Maybe Qiu Cheng got kicked out?

While netizens were buzzing with discussions and fans were growing increasingly excited, a new hashtag quietly climbed to the top of the trending list.

Qiu Cheng Expelled from the Huaguo Film and Television Association#

Huaguo Film and Television Association V: Following reports and evidence provided by relevant individuals, and after a week-long investigation, the association has decided to expel Qiu Cheng from the Huaguo Film and Television Association on the grounds of “abuse of power, harming the career prospects of artists, and disrespecting, neglecting, and defiling the film and television directing profession.” Additionally, all awards issued to him by the association will be revoked. Furthermore, regarding Qiu Cheng’s unauthorized use of association funds, the association will take legal action to protect its legitimate rights and interests.

Curious Netizen: Qiu Cheng? Who’s that?

Onlooker: The former director of The Yellowing Season?

UserAaaaa: No wonder both the director and the actors were replaced [stroking chin thoughtfully].

Yan Yue: Misusing the film association’s funds? No wonder there haven’t been any good movies lately. Give us our movies back!

With such a dramatic opening, The Yellowing Season quickly gained widespread attention.

In June, after the filming of The Yellowing Season officially began, An Xiangdi moved into the hotel arranged by the crew.

Shen Xiao was initially worried, but his concerns eased once An Xiangdi told him the name of the hotel.

Perhaps thanks to the influence of the film emperor and the television queen, the crew had arranged for them to stay in a five-star hotel with top-tier amenities and service. The hotel even provided lavish meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The actors’ only worry was whether they could keep their body fat in check.

The Yellowing Season is a family ethics drama that revolves around the lives of five siblings with vastly different personalities. Despite losing their parents, the siblings had once been a warm and loving family. However, hidden secrets within each of them eventually led to conflicts. Fortunately, with the help of the youngest sibling, Hesheng, the five eventually reconciled.

An Xiangdi played the role of Hesheng, a 21-year-old boy with an introverted personality and mild depression.

His lines were sparse, and his scenes were scattered, unlike the male and female leads, who had to spend long hours on set.

An Xiangdi enjoyed the freedom. On days when he had no work, he would practice prenatal exercises in his hotel room, rehearse his lines in front of the mirror, and occasionally compose songs.

Once Shen Xiao had sorted out most of his studio affairs, he personally visited the set.

“Huh? Teacher Shen?” A crew member, on their way from the hotel to the set, happened to run into him.

Shen Xiao nodded politely.

“Here to visit? To see Teacher An?”

“Yes.”

“You two have such a great relationship,” the crew member remarked enviously.

“Thank you.”

Taking the elevator to An Xiangdi’s floor, Shen Xiao collided with Wei Yi, who was rushing down the hallway. Wei Yi, being smaller in stature, was left seeing stars.

“Hey, watch where you’re going! Ouch.” Wei Yi rubbed his forehead, grimacing in pain.

Shen Xiao glanced down at him. “Sorry.”

His tone, however, carried no hint of apology.

Wei Yi paused mid-rub, looked up, and immediately fell silent upon recognizing Shen Xiao.

“Oh, Wei Yi, your phone.” An Xiangdi hurried out to deliver the phone, slipping on a pair of thin-soled disposable slippers in his haste.

“Ah, my memory! I’ve got to go!” Wei Yi scrambled up, grabbed the phone, and dashed off.

“How why are you here?” An Xiangdi was surprised to see Shen Xiao there, as the other hadn’t mentioned visiting the set.

“Why aren’t you wearing proper shoes? These aren’t good for your feet. If you don’t take care during pregnancy, it could lead to lasting health issues.” Shen Xiao strode over quickly.

An Xiangdi held onto his arm, about to say “It’s fine,” when a wave of nausea hit him, and he dry-heaved again.

Shen Xiao’s heart ached at the sight. He gently patted An Xiangdi’s back and supported him as they turned to head back inside.

Suddenly, a loud “thud” sounded behind them. Both Shen Xiao and An Xiangdi turned to look. Xiao Gu stood there, face full of shock, doubting his own ears: “Pregnancy? Morning sickness? Teacher An, you’re pregnant?!”