The only SSSS-level fertility constitution in the entire interstellar space
Chapter 167 Mutual Respect.
The car drove out of the hospital parking lot and stopped in front of a quiet coffee shop about twenty minutes later.
This cafe is located in a remote area and has few customers. Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, you can see the warm yellow lighting and sparse seating inside.
"Is this the place?" Lu Yao asked.
"Yes, I have people here, it's safe." Fu Ciyan unbuckled his seatbelt. "I'll go in with you."
The two pushed open the door to the coffee shop, and a rich aroma of coffee wafted towards them.
In the corner, Lin Xi was sitting by the window, with a cup of coffee that had gone cold in front of her.
Hearing the door open, she looked up and her eyes instantly welled up with tears the moment she saw Lu Yao.
But she didn't rush over excitedly like last time. Instead, she stood up, quietly looking at Lu Yao, her lips trembling slightly.
Lu Yao walked over and sat down opposite her.
Fu Ciyan did not walk over, but sat down not far away, his gaze sweeping lightly over Lin Xi before finally landing on Lu Yao.
Lin Xi's attention was completely focused on Lu Yao.
Her gaze slowly shifted from Lu Yao's face to her slightly protruding belly, and her eyes reddened even more.
Actually, Lu Yao was wearing loose clothes, so you couldn't really tell her slightly protruding belly unless you looked closely.
But Lin Xi's gaze remained very firm.
"I... I didn't expect you to be willing to come. I was too excited last time, I must have scared you. I'm sorry, I didn't mean it. I apologize, please don't..."
Seeing Lin Qi becoming increasingly uneasy, Lu Yao quickly reassured her, "Don't be nervous, I'm not blaming you."
Lu Yao's voice was soft, yet it carried a reassuring power.
Lin Xi calmed down, tears still welling up in her eyes, but these words gradually made her relax.
"Sit down," Lu Yao gestured for her to sit down. "Let's talk this out."
Lin Xi pursed her lips, carefully sat down on the chair, clasped her hands together on her knees, and acted as reserved as a primary school student.
Looking at her like this, Lu Yao suddenly felt a pang of emotion.
"Is there anything you want to ask me?" Lu Yao asked.
"You're pregnant, right?" Lin Xi asked in a low voice, her eyes filled with anticipation.
"Didn't you already figure it out? Yes, I'm pregnant, with twins." Lu Yao mimicked her, lowering her voice and curving her eyes as she answered.
Upon receiving Lu Yao's affirmative reply and learning that Lu Yao was carrying twins, Lin Xi gasped, and large tears rolled down her cheeks. Overwhelmed with emotion, she covered her face and waved for Lu Yao not to look at her.
Seeing that she was losing control of her emotions, Lu Yao didn't say anything. She handed her a tissue and called a waiter to order her a hot cocoa to calm her down.
Lin Xi took the tissue, covered her face, and her shoulders trembled slightly.
She didn't cry out loud, but suppressed sobs, occasionally murmuring, "That's wonderful, that's really wonderful!"
Lu Yao didn't urge her, but just sat quietly opposite her, waiting for her emotions to calm down.
After a while, Lin Xi gradually returned to normal. She smiled shyly and said, "I'm sorry to have made you laugh. I really didn't expect to receive such a pleasant surprise."
"I understand. Now, can you tell me about your situation? Also, what is it that you want to see me about?"
Lin Xi held the hot cocoa cup, her fingers gently stroking the inside, as if she were organizing her thoughts.
After a few seconds, she raised her head and looked at Lu Yao.
"Holy Maiden..." she tried to call out, but was interrupted by Lu Yao before she could continue.
"My name is Lu Yao, you can just call me by my name."
Lin Xi remained silent for a moment before trying to speak again: "Miss Lu Yao..."
Seeing that Lu Yao did not reject the title, he continued, "Our Procreation Cult now has fewer than three hundred members, scattered in various major cities and peripheral star regions of the Federation."
"Three hundred people?" Lu Yao was somewhat surprised. "I thought there would be more."
Lin Xi's eyes showed regret: "At its peak, we had tens of thousands of followers, but that was a long time ago. Later, the church split, and with the federal government's crackdown, many people left the church. Some others, because they could not wait for hope, did extreme things in despair and were executed."
She paused, her voice lowering: "Most of the remaining people are like me, who grew up listening to the doctrines. Whether they were brainwashed or indoctrinated, they are no longer able to leave this faith. But we can't see any hope and can only wait aimlessly."
Lu Yao listened quietly without interrupting.
"We usually keep a low profile, we don't dare to cause trouble or reveal our identities, we just hide in the crowd, living and working like ordinary people." Lin Xi raised her head and looked at Lu Yao, her eyes filled with expectation, "until your news came."
At this point, Lin Xi's eyes lit up: "Natural conception, the first in fifteen years, and you're carrying the child of a male with superior genes..."
Lin Xi's gaze involuntarily turned to Fu Ciyan not far away, and she continued, "These are all exactly the same as the saintess described in the doctrine. We are all very certain that you are the saintess we are looking for, which is why we have resumed our activities in order to find you. However, none of them are as lucky as me to have met you. But because I was too excited, I offended you. I am really sorry."
Lu Yao nodded, indicating her understanding.
"You're looking for me, wanting to see me, because you want me to accept the identity of 'Saintess'?" she asked.
Lin Xi was silent for a few seconds, then nodded and shook his head: "No, not entirely like that."
Lu Yao did not urge her upon hearing this, but simply watched Lin Xi quietly, waiting for her to continue.
"The Procreation Cult has fallen, and we who remain know very well that even if it is rebuilt, it will not be the same Procreation Cult as before. We hope you can accept our service and offerings, and we also hope you can lead us. Of course, we also hope you can become our saintess. But we hope all of this is voluntary on your part. If you are not willing, it doesn't matter. We are already satisfied as long as we know you are well." Lin Xi smiled at her. "You have given us hope and let us know that what is recorded in the doctrine is not a deception. That is enough."
Lu Yao listened quietly, a mix of emotions welling up inside her.
She had originally thought that Lin Xi would be as fervent as last time in demanding that she accept the identity of "saint," and would try to persuade her with various reasons, just like those missionaries.
But Lin Xi did not.
Looking at the woman in front of her with red and swollen eyes, yet trying to force a smile, Lu Yao suddenly understood.
These propagation cultists are less looking for a "saint" and more looking for a hope to survive.
They had waited so long that they dared not ask for more; they were content as long as they knew hope truly existed.
"Lin Xi," Lu Yao said softly.
Lin Xi raised her head, her eyes filled with a cautious hope.
"I can't give you an answer right now. This is a bit sudden for me, and I need time to think about it."
Lin Xi nodded quickly: "I understand. You don't need to rush to give us an answer. Take your time to think about it."
"However," Lu Yao paused, then smiled and said, "if it's just about meeting occasionally, chatting, and letting you know about my situation and the child, I can do that."
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