170: Chapter 170 Number of Pregnant Women +1

In the Drivers Cabin, Qin Lin leaned back on the sofa.

Rows of data were displayed on the holographic screen in front of him.

He had recently developed a habit.

Every morning when he woke up, he would first check the System panel.

Not for anything else, but just to check the progress of the "Many Children, Many Blessings" mission.

[Current Total Passengers: 7]

["Many Children, Many Blessings" Mission Progress: 5/?]

[Milestone reward has been issued]

Qin Lin looked at the extra person, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly.

It could be considered another wish fulfilled.

He scrolled down and saw a System notification.

[System Notification: New progress detected in the "Many Children, Many Blessings" mission]

[The fifth passenger has successfully conceived; Milestone achieved]

[Milestone reward being issued...]

[Reward 1: survival points +2000]

[Current survival points: 5314+2000=7314]

[Reward 2: blessing points +5]

[Current blessing points: 15]

[Other rewards: Slight increase in the Physique of all passengers; pregnant passengers receive an additional pregnancy bonus]

[Please check the System log for details]

Qin Lin gave it a cursory glance. Things like Physique improvements and pregnancy protection were similar to before, so he didn't look closely.

His survival points were sufficient again, and he had saved up 15 blessing points.

Although he was still far from the 50 Advanced crystal stones and 30 tons of rare metals needed for the next upgrade, at least he was headed in the right direction.

He was about to close the interface when a knock sounded at the door.

"Come in."

The door opened, and Han Qing walked in.

Qin Lin was stunned for a moment.

It wasn't Han Yurou; it was Han Qing alone.

These past few days, Han Qing and Han Yurou had been almost inseparable.

They either came together or one after the other; in short, they rarely appeared alone.

"Aunt Qing?" Qin Lin looked at her. "Why did you come alone?"

Today, Han Qing was wearing a light gray knit sweater and casual trousers. Her hair was loosely draped, making her look languid and natural.

Han Qing walked in and sat down next to him, looking at him with a faint smile.

"What, disappointed not to see Yu Rou?"

Her tone carried a hint of teasing, but there was an emotion in her eyes that Qin Lin couldn't quite understand.

Qin Lin quickly shook his head.

"How could that be? I'm more than happy that you're here."

Han Qing looked at him with an inquiring gaze.

Qin Lin felt a bit guilty under her gaze.

Han Qing snorted, but the corners of her mouth curved up slightly.

"Really?"

"Really."

Han Qing leaned on his shoulder and remained silent for a few seconds.

Then she spoke:

"Qin Lin, I came to ask you something."

"What is it?"

"Did the System... give any notification about a pregnancy?"

Qin Lin was stunned for a moment, then he understood.

So that's why she came.

Han Qing was here to confirm.

The recent optimization and transformation of the RV and the Physique improvement—she must have noticed these changes.

She knew this meant someone had completed the mission, so she came to find out the truth.

"Yes," he answered truthfully.

"The notification just came through."

Han Qing's body stiffened slightly.

Qin Lin looked at her and didn't directly answer who it was.

"Aunt Qing, you've guessed it, haven't you?"

Han Qing leaned back on the sofa, staring at the ceiling, and remained silent for a long time.

Qin Lin didn't know what to say, so he just reached out and held her hand.

"Aunt Qing, are you okay?"

Han Qing shook her head.

"I'm fine, it's quite good."

Han Qing interrupted him and gave him a smile.

"I just came to confirm. Seeing the changes in the RV and feeling much better physically, I knew someone must have completed the mission."

She paused and continued:

"As for who it is, I don't need to know. As long as they're pregnant, it's fine."

Qin Lin looked at her.

Her tone was light and her expression natural, but Qin Lin still caught the flash of disappointment in her eyes.

It couldn't be hidden.

"Aunt Qing," he held her hand, "You..."

"I'm really fine."

Han Qing interrupted him again, her tone even firmer this time.

"Now the weight on my heart has finally been lifted. At least... we mother and daughter aren't just people who eat and live here for free."

Qin Lin felt a pang of sadness.

Han Qing looked at him and smiled.

"I know you wouldn't think that way, but you know, women sometimes just can't help but overthink."

Qin Lin looked at her, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He knew Han Qing must be feeling bad.

That "why wasn't it me" disappointment definitely existed.

She stood up, walked in front of Qin Lin, leaned down, and kissed him on the lips.

"Alright, don't get all sentimental. I'm leaving."

She paused, her tone becoming light.

Her face still wore a smile, and her eyes were calm; she looked truly relieved.

Qin Lin sat on the sofa, looking at the closed door, feeling a bit complicated.

Han Qing's final smile, though bright, couldn't hide the disappointment in her eyes.

Qin Lin still caught that fleeting disappointment.

That disappointment was very faint, so faint it was almost unnoticeable, but he saw it.

He knew what she was thinking.

Qin Lin sighed and pulled up the System interface again.

[Passenger 004: Han Qing]

[Status: Not Pregnant]

[Health Status: Good]

He stared at those few words for a long time.

Clearly there was nothing wrong with her body, and clearly she worked so hard, so why couldn't she conceive?

The System gave no explanation.

Finally, he could only close the interface, lean back on the sofa, and stare at the ceiling in a daze.

Regarding Aunt Qing's matter, he could only take it slowly.

It couldn't be rushed.

At least Han Qing hadn't broken down or made a scene; she was even smiling.

Outside the window, the 55°C heat distorted the air, but inside the RV, it was still as comfortable as spring.

Life went on.

It's just that some things are destined to have no answers.

Han Qing returned to Bedroom No. 003, pushed open the door, and saw Han Yurou lying on the bed, hugging a pillow while looking at her phone.

To be precise, it was a tablet computer equipped in the RV, which could connect to the internet to watch videos and play games.

"Mom, you're back?" Han Yurou put down her phone and patted the spot next to her.

"Come here, quickly! Where did you go?"

Han Qing walked over and lay down beside her.

Han Yurou immediately leaned over and hugged her arm.

"I went to the Drivers Cabin."

Han Yurou's eyes lit up.

"To find Brother Qin Lin?"

"Mm."

"What did you talk about?"

Han Qing turned to look at her.

Her daughter's face was full of anticipation, her eyes were sparkling, and her whole being radiated a glow as if she had been well-nurtured.

The bit of disappointment in Han Qing's heart suddenly dissipated.

"Talked about you."

Han Yurou was stunned for a moment.

"Talked about me? Talked about what?"

Han Qing reached out and stroked her head.

"Talked about how pretty you are, of course."

"Then I know."

Han Qing didn't say what she and Qin Lin had talked about.

Han Yurou didn't continue to ask either. Many things were clear to everyone and didn't need to be stated explicitly.

Mother and daughter fell asleep in each other's arms.

The moonlight from outside spilled in, falling on them.

Inside Bedroom No. 003, it was warm and quiet.

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