The only SSSS-level fertility constitution in the entire interstellar space

When Fang Huai asked Lu Yao this question, she was slightly taken aback and replied honestly, "I didn't study it specifically. I just saw how uncomfortable he was and did it subconsciously."

"You are very talented," Fang Huai said sincerely. "Your comforting words just now were better than those of many professional psychotherapists."

Lu Yao felt a little embarrassed by his praise and gently shook her head, indicating that she wasn't that amazing.

Zhou Jinlu sat to the side, his gaze falling on her slightly flushed profile, and the corners of his lips unconsciously curved upwards.

"That's all for today," Fang Huai said at the right moment. "Jinlu has said a lot today and has made great progress. Go back and get some rest. Miss Lu Yao, thank you for your hard work today too."

Lu Yao nodded and stood up.

Zhou Jinlu also stood up: "I'll see you off."

"No need." Lu Yao smiled and said, "Fu Ciyan is waiting for me outside."

Upon hearing the name "Fu Ciyan," Zhou Jinlu's gaze paused slightly before he nodded, "Alright, be careful on the road."

Lu Yao waved to him and turned to leave the consultation room.

Watching Lu Yao's figure disappear, Zhou Jinlu turned around and sat back down on the sofa. Fang Huai walked to his side and gently patted his shoulder: "You did a great job just now."

Zhou Jinlu did not answer, and the hands on his lap tightened slightly.

Fang Huai continued, "I can tell you don't want her to leave."

"I can't keep her." This time, Zhou Jinlu didn't remain silent. "She has her own life, Fu Ciyan, Xie Linyu, and her career. The fact that she's willing to come and be with me has already exceeded my expectations."

Fang Huai looked at him and sighed softly: "Your feelings for her aren't just because she's the only woman you don't reject, are they?"

"But she didn't have those kinds of feelings for me. I could tell. She only saw me as a good friend."

"Feelings are unpredictable. Don't be too pessimistic. Many relationships start as friendships. If she can accept Xie Linyu, she can accept you too. It's just a matter of time. Jinlu, you're no worse than any of the men around her. As long as you're willing to persevere, Miss Lu Yao will definitely see your good qualities."

"I hope so." Zhou Jinlu did not deny Fang Huai's words, because this was also what he hoped for.

*

As Fu Ciyan watched Lu Yao emerge from the consultation room, he stood up to greet her, took the bag from her hand, and naturally took her hand with his other hand.

"Go home?" He looked down at her, not asking about Zhou Jinlu.

Lu Yao smiled and nodded: "Dr. Fang said that Zhou Jinlu performed well today. Although the process was somewhat painful, it can be considered an improvement."

"Hmm," Fu Ciyan replied casually.

"His childhood was quite difficult," Lu Yao paused, then looked up at Fu Ciyan, "Did you try your best in those things when you were young?"

Fu Ciyan lowered his eyes to meet Lu Yao's slightly concerned dark eyes: "After I was born, my mother left me with my father, so I have no memory of her."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yao wasn't particularly surprised. She simply reached out and hugged Fu Ciyan, offering silent comfort.

This also made her realize that this kind of thing might not be uncommon for men here, but those as extreme as Zhou Jinlu's mother are probably the minority. Most of them leave their children in the care of the men and never ask about them again.

"Our child won't be like that." Lu Yao couldn't change Fu Ciyan's past, but she could guarantee that her own child would grow up in a relatively loving environment.

Fu Ciyan had no doubt about this, and reached out to hug her, gently replying, "Okay."

As Fu Ciyan left the hospital, his terminal suddenly rang. He opened the car door, gestured for Lu Yao to get in first, and then went to the side to answer the call.

Not long after, Fu Ciyan returned.

Lu Yao looked up and asked, "Is there something at work that needs your help?"

"No, it's Lin Xi, that 'reproduction cultist' from last time. She's been released, and my men have already contacted her. She wants to see you again. What do you think?"

Lu Yao was slightly taken aback, not expecting to suddenly hear news about Lin Xi.

"She's been released?" she asked, somewhat surprised. "So quickly?"

Fu Ciyan nodded: "The police have not found any direct evidence of her crime. She has been very cooperative at the police station and has not shown the same frenzied state as before. In addition, she is a woman, and according to federal law, she cannot be detained for too long without charge."

Lu Yao knew very well that Fu Ciyan's purpose in asking her if she was willing to see Lin Xi was to ask her if she was willing to accept the faith of the "Procreation Cult".

Lu Yao fell silent.

She leaned back in her seat, her gaze fixed on the cars and pedestrians coming and going in the parking lot, but her mind was in turmoil.

Fu Ciyan didn't urge her, but simply sat quietly in the driver's seat, waiting for her reply.

After a long pause, Lu Yao finally spoke: "Tell me, why does she insist on seeing me?"

Fu Ciyan thought for a moment: "According to the doctrines of the Procreation Cult, you are the 'Holy Maiden' they have been waiting for for half a century. To them, your appearance is a miracle and a salvation. She wants to see you, perhaps to confirm something, or perhaps to persuade you to accept the identity of the 'Holy Maiden'."

"What if I accept?" Lu Yao turned to look at him. "What will happen?"

Fu Ciyan met her gaze, his dark eyes calm.

"If you accept, those progenitors scattered throughout the Federation will reunite and become your most loyal followers," he said. "They will worship you as their Lord, obey your commands, protect you in every way, and do anything for you, and you will need to lead them."

Lu Yao pursed her lips: "It sounds like a cult."

"In a sense, yes." Fu Ciyan did not deny it. "The Procreation Cult has indeed done a lot of crazy things in the past, but most of the people now are just ordinary people who have been brainwashed by the doctrine. They yearn for procreation and hope, but they are disappointed time and time again, and in the end they can only find solace in their faith."

He paused, then continued, "If you're willing to guide them, they might get back on the right track. If you're not, they might continue to hide in the shadows, or they might do something extreme because of your refusal."

Lu Yao understood the meaning behind his words.

What people fear most is having no hope, and then finding that once they have hope, even greater despair awaits them.

"I'll go see her," Lu Yao finally decided.

Fu Ciyan nodded, without saying anything more, and simply started the car and turned it around.

"Go now?" Lu Yao asked, somewhat surprised.

"The sooner it's resolved, the sooner you can have peace of mind," Fu Ciyan said, opening his terminal to send a message to the person on the other end.