The Cannon Fodder Alpha Who Made the Heroine Pregnant - Chapter 26

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Gao Anying: I’m at Jiangyi Hospital. Pick me up at 6:30 PM.

After waiting several hours, Gao Anying finally replied to Zhou Lan’s message.

As long as Gao Anying agreed to come, the wait was worth it—Zhou Lan didn’t know any other doctors.

That morning, Zhou Lan had informed Chu Zhao about arranging for a doctor. Chu Zhao silently approved.

She even heard Chu Zhao’s surprised thoughts: She actually considered everything so thoroughly.

Even without Zhou Lan’s help, Chu Zhao would have sought treatment for her mother. But finding a reliable specialist in Jiangning wasn’t easy.

Gao Anying, was an excellent Omega doctor who worked as the Zhou family’s private physician alongside her mentor at Jiangyi Hospital.

Rumor had it she was only in Jiangning to study under her teacher and would leave after graduation.

Chu Zhao had no objections to Zhou Lan inviting Gao Anying.

Zhou Lan sighed in relief, at least Chu Zhao didn’t think she was overstepping.

—

Lunch was prepared by the two nurses. The food was decent, but they were Chu Meng’s spies and couldn’t stay.

At 3 PM, Chu Zhao coaxed her mother into taking a nap. With the soundproofing in the villa, no noise from downstairs would disturb them.

Zhou Lan, after napping for two or three hours, set an alarm and woke up at this time deliberately.

She went to the living room for water, then—

Crash!

She deliberately dropped the glass on the floor, startling the nurses into rushing over.

Zhou Lan put on an arrogant act: “What’s this? The water’s ice-cold! How am I supposed to drink it?”

In summer, chilled water was refreshing, but she used it as an excuse.

Guilt flickered, but remembering they were Chu Meng’s informants, she coldly snapped, “Get out of my house. Now.”

“M-Miss Zhou, we’re here to care for Madam—”

“Mr. Chu assigned us! We can’t just leave!”

The nurses hesitated. If they left, they’d face punishment back home.

Zhou Lan didn’t hesitate. She pressed the security call button.

“Not leaving? Fine. Security will escort you out.”

She hated acting like this—it wasn’t her—but every detail would be reported to Chu Meng. Her attitude mattered.

Soon, security arrived and removed the nurses.

Zhou Lan exhaled in relief. Finally, she dutifully fetched a mop and cleaned up the broken glass.

The villa needed a housekeeper. As it stood, they couldn’t even eat properly.

After a moment’s thought, she messaged Tong Kai again:

[Find two nurses and a housekeeper.]

The nurses would care for Chu Zhao’s mother; the housekeeper would handle meals.

Since Zhou Lan wouldn’t be around much, one housekeeper was enough.

With that settled, she decided to nap again. If she didn’t sleep soon, she’d collapse from exhaustion.

As she reached the upstairs hallway, she spotted Chu Zhao standing by her mother’s door, watching her.

Zhou Lan opened her mouth but hesitated.

“Thank you.”

Chu Zhao spoke first.

Despite Zhou Lan’s harsh act earlier, Chu Zhao understood why she’d expelled the nurses.

Hearing Chu Zhao’s thoughts—she actually considered the reasons, Zhou Lan smiled faintly.

For the first time, Chu Zhao wasn’t assuming the worst of her actions.

The realization warmed her heart.

“It’s nothing,” she replied softly.

Chu Zhao seemed to have only come to thank her. Without waiting for a response, she retreated to her room.

After staying up all night, Zhou Lan was exhausted—but Chu Zhao was worse.

While Zhou Lan had napped, Chu Zhao had been tirelessly arranging her mother’s care without rest. The fatigue showed.

Zhou Lan watched her go before returning to her own room to sleep.

—

Her alarm woke her at 5 PM. She showered quickly, refreshed, then drove to Jiangyi Hospital to fetch Gao Anying.

The trip took under an hour. Zhou Lan always arrived ten minutes early for appointments.

At 6:20 PM, she parked outside the hospital, leaning against her luxury car as she texted Gao Anying her license plate and model.

A high-end car and a striking Alpha drew plenty of attention.

Zhou Lan wore a pale yellow sundress, her shoulder-length hair fluttering in the breeze. With her sweet-yet-cool aura, she looked more like an Omega than an Alpha.

Her icy demeanor kept admirers at bay, until Gao Anying arrived at 6:30 sharp.

The moment the elegant Omega doctor appeared beside Zhou Lan, onlookers lost their nerve to approach.

“Thank you for coming, Dr. Gao,” Zhou Lan said sincerely.

Gao Anying had hesitated at first. But recalling Zhou Lan’s genuine concern for Chu Zhao, she had decided to trust her own judgment over rumors.

Besides, this house call wasn’t cheap—her standard fee was 2,800 yuan. (Her mentor charged 8,800.)

One thing surprised her: Zhou Lan didn’t open the car door for her this time.

At their first meeting, Zhou Lan had been overly attentive.

Now, Zhou Lan’s casual sundress (bought off-the-rack during her trip to the Capital) suited her far better than the original host’s garish wardrobe.

Gao Anying wasn’t attracted—just appreciating aesthetics.

During the drive, they briefly discussed Chu Zhao’s mother’s condition. Zhou Lan avoided private details; those were for Chu Zhao to share.

—

Back at the villa, Gao Anying met Chu Zhao.

Both were brilliant, accomplished women in their fields. Mutual respect was instant.

Once they began discussing treatment, Zhou Lan tactfully withdrew.

In her room, she packed lightly and booked a high-speed train ticket to Dadu for the next day.

With Jiangning matters settled, she needed to record her song. Hua Qiao had already messaged, asking when she’d be available.

More urgently, Newborn had gone viral.

The short clip Zhou Lan casually uploaded days ago now had over a million likes, with tens of thousands of shares and comments—still growing.

Hua Qiao, seizing the momentum, had begun promotions. The song’s release couldn’t wait.

Zhou Lan agreed. She’d record tomorrow, then rent a small apartment in Dadu.

As for Jiangning? She’d only return if Chu Zhao needed her.

Scrolling through the song’s comments (likely curated by Hua Qiao’s team), Zhou Lan dozed off mid-browse.

She woke past midnight. Gao Anying had left.

Descending for water, she nearly collided with Chu Zhao in the kitchen.

Chu Zhao tensed immediately.

Zhou Lan stepped back. “Sorry, I fell asleep. Did you see Dr. Gao out? Thank you.”

Chu Zhao nodded. “I should be the one thanking you.”

Gao Anying was here for her mother, after all.

“For everything today… thank you,” Chu Zhao repeated earnestly.

In one day, Zhou Lan had handled everything possible. Without her, the process would’ve dragged.

Gao Anying’s diagnosis—that recovery was possible—had lifted Chu Zhao’s spirits.

But treatment required hospital equipment. And with the Zhou and Chu families’ influence, no Jiangning hospital could be trusted.

Until she could take her mother out of Jiangning, Gao Anying’s care was the best option.

The doctor had agreed to continue treatment.

Some care was better than none.

Chu Zhao’s lingering unease stemmed from Zhou Lan. Everything now depended on her. If she changed her mind, it’d all collapse.

Zhou Lan didn’t expect instant trust. Sipping water, she asked, “Did the divorce papers arrive?”

She trusted Chu Zhao’s efficiency. The agreement was likely ready.

Though they couldn’t divorce yet, Chu Zhao wouldn’t pass up the chance to secure it.

Their relationship was even more fragile than a contractual marriage. Only the divorce papers could reassure Chu Zhao.

Following Chu Zhao’s gaze to the coffee table, Zhou Lan froze.

Two documents lay there.

…Were those the divorce papers?

Approaching, she confirmed: Yes.