I sat on the toilet for a full hour until Shen Jialin knocked on the door, and reluctantly, I opened it.

Shen Jialin walked in, furrowing his brows as he looked at me. "What are you doing? I thought you fainted in there."

If it was a normal day, I would definitely punch him and then get into a fight with him, but not today, because my buttocks really hurt, like the kind of pain from having my tail chopped off. I leaned against the door and said to Shen Jialin, "I want to take a shower, can you please leave first?"

Shen Jialin remained motionless, continuing to stare at me. I sighed helplessly and said, "Don't worry, I'll leave as soon as I finish showering. I'll pretend last night didn't happen and I won't mention it to anyone."

Nonsense, as a man, could I beg him to take responsibility like a woman crying and whimpering? Moreover, it's not just him who had a good time yesterday evening, I also had a mind-blowing experience, okay?

Shen Jialin moved his lips slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he didn't speak. He took two steps back and watched as I closed the door.

I turned around and looked at myself in the mirror. I sighed softly and turned on the showerhead to start taking a bath.

When I finished taking a shower and came out, Shen Jialin was already sitting on the edge of the bed, neatly dressed, and smoking. When he saw me coming out, he lifted his head and handed me a bag from the bedside table, saying, "I bought this from the pharmacy downstairs. Will you apply it yourself?"

I felt a bit embarrassed, although I didn't want to admit it. The area behind me is not in good condition. When I took a bath just now and touched it, it was swollen badly. I really need these ointments.

Shen Jialin noticed my embarrassment, and forcefully shoved the bag into my hands. He said fiercely, "Hurry up and apply it. If you don't want to do it yourself, I can help you."

I gave him a glare and entered the bathroom with the ointment.

When I came out, Shen Jialin was still sitting on the bed. I took a deep breath and picked up the jacket on the bed, saying, "I'll go first. Don't be late for the demobilization ceremony today."

Shen Jialin didn't say anything. I hesitated for a moment, then turned around and walked towards the door. It was only when I was about to open the door and leave that I heard him say very softly, "Okay."

The scene of soldiers leaving the military service is always very touching, especially for comrades who have experienced life and death together. We once entrusted our backs to each other and left the chance of survival to each other, but now we have to part ways. We sobbed with our heads in our hands, crying until our hearts broke. They say that real men don't easily shed tears, but when it comes to a truly heart-wrenching moment, I believe that in the short span of a lifetime, it is worth shedding tears for our comrades.

I hugged every comrade tightly, using my strongest arms to hold onto the warmth they gave me.

Xie Xinyuan also arrived. I walked up to him, and he looked at me with a smile. A trace of pain welled up in my heart. My favorite person, my moonlight, the vermilion mole on my heart, perhaps after today, I may never see you again. Let me embrace you one last time.

I held onto Xie Xinyuan tightly, using almost all the strength in my body, as if I was holding onto the entire world. However, this world didn't belong to me.

I let go of him and confidently punched his shoulder, saying, "Take care."

"Take care." Xie Xinyuan said.

I turned around and left, jumping onto the helicopter that would take us back to the military district. I watched as Xie Xinyuan got farther and farther away in front of me, until finally becoming a small dot, and my vision became blurred.

Someone patted my shoulder, and a familiar voice sounded in my ear, "Let go of the missed opportunities, for in the future, you will encounter even more outstanding people."

I wiped my face, turned around, and sat down in the cabin, burying my head, ignoring Shen Jialin.

Afterwards, we returned to the military district. After completing various procedures, we officially retired. I bought a train ticket back to my hometown and the next day I boarded the high-speed train heading directly to my hometown.

After returning home, I was assigned to the local criminal police team and became a detective. The work was a bit tough, but at least it was a job I liked. Besides, this bit of hardship was nothing compared to my background in the special forces. If it weren't for later discovering my extraordinary abilities, I thought that perhaps I would just lead an ordinary and unexceptional life.

Life is always full of various unexpected events. Some bring us joy, while others bring sadness. But the unexpected turn in my life feels as if the heavens themselves played a cruel joke on me, leaving me in disbelief and feeling utterly helpless.

When I had been discharged from the army for almost two months, I discovered that my body was experiencing problems. I often felt tired and lacked energy. I experienced lower back pain and stiffness when sleeping. Afterwards, I also started having issues with my digestive system. I would feel nauseous when eating and couldn't tolerate oily or heavily flavored food. Sometimes, I would vomit what I had just eaten, or even though I felt hungry, I didn't feel like eating anything.

I started craving sourness, craving all kinds of sweet and refreshing juicy fruits. I began eating fruits as meals, even if I were still hungry, I didn't want to take another bite of rice or vegetables. My colleagues laughed at me, teasing whether I was planning to become an immortal through fasting. I smiled and said nothing, but deep down, I was secretly afraid. Afraid that I had contracted some fatal terminal illness, afraid to even go to the hospital.

I persisted for over a week, but I finally couldn't hold on any longer. Due to my health issues, it had severely affected my work. Just one day before going to the hospital, while trying to apprehend a criminal, I suddenly felt dizzy and let the criminal escape right under my nose. I have no idea where they went. As a result, the team ordered me to suspend my duties and reflect on my actions by writing a self-review. I accepted it.

I think I can't continue like this anymore, so I gathered up my courage and walked into the hospital.

After I finished describing the symptoms, the doctor hesitated for a long time before finally giving me a referral for an ultrasound.

I cannot understand.

The doctor said, "Go ahead, I'll tell you once it's done."

I was stunned for a long time, then nodded and walked into the B-ultrasound room with the list.

Now, I sit on the sofa at home, looking at the ultrasound report in front of me. The feeling in my heart is indescribable. I feel like I'm in a boring and ridiculous dream. When I wake up, I will still be the diligent and invincible detective Qiao Yu.

But I know, this is not a dream.

The doctor's words echoed clearly in my ears.

"Sir, although it may sound unbelievable, I am responsible for telling you that you are pregnant."

"According to the size of the gestational sac indicated on the document, your fetus is now ten weeks old."

"No, you are not intersex, but why you are pregnant is currently unknown. Perhaps it is due to a change in hormonal balance within your body, resulting in a unique physical condition, or it could simply be genetic. Sir, may I ask if there have been cases of male pregnancy in your family?"

"Whether or not it can be successfully delivered, it is difficult to conclude with certainty based on the current level of medical technology in our country."

"Please rest assured, sir. I am a doctor and I save lives. I will never disclose your situation or report it. If you need any help, you can continue to come to me."