"You’re worried about me?" Yu Xiuzhun put down his phone, raised an eyebrow, and looked at her.

With one hand supporting his head, he seemed to be lost in thought.

His deep eyes radiated a light that Ye Mingmei couldn’t understand.

"No, I just think it’s better this way. If you spend your time on other things, you won’t have time to do those deplorable things." Mingmei replied without thinking.

Afraid that Yu Xiuzhun might hit her, she shielded herself with a pillow, and smiled to ease the tense atmosphere.

"..."

Deplorable things.

Is that all she can see in the things he does?

Yu Xiuzhun’s eyes flickered briefly with complexity.

"It’s getting late. You should rest early. Tomorrow I’ll have someone take you back." Yu Xiuzhun stood up, approached her, preparing to lift her.

"I can walk on my own."

"Don’t talk nonsense." Yu Xiuzhun lifted her horizontally in his arms, striding toward the bed, placed her down, and gently pulled the quilt over her.

He kissed her on the forehead, "Good night, sweet dreams."

"..."

Anything related to you is a nightmare.

Ye Mingmei silently swallowed the words, watching Yu Xiuzhun’s departing back before easing herself to sleep.

...

Late at night, in the doctor’s office.

Yu Xiuzhun leaned his tall frame against the chair, with one hand pressing the edge of the table, raising an eyebrow, expressionless as he looked at the doctor sitting opposite.

"Are the test results out?"

"Yes, Mr. Yu, you can rest assured. Miss Ye’s condition is stable, as long as there isn’t any strenuous activity, and she maintains a relaxed and happy outlook, there shouldn’t be any problems."

The doctor adjusted the glasses on his nose, speaking nervously.

"The medications needed, all have to be replaced with traditional Chinese medicine ingredients. The names of the herbs needed are also written according to the physiological needs, even if someone saw them, there wouldn’t be any suspicion."

"Prepare everything that needs to be ready, and send it to the ward tomorrow. Deliver it to her yourself," said Yu Xiuzhun, before standing up and leaving the duty room.

He stood in the hospital corridor for a moment, not returning to Ye Mingmei’s ward, instead heading out of the hospital.

Sitting in the car, he took out a cigarette, slowly lit it.

Took a drag, exhaled a faint smoke, swirling around his handsome face.

Ye Mingmei’s words kept echoing in his ears.

He knew what was bothering her the most, but the Yu family’s foundation was built step by step through dark means, wanting to stop now, it’s not that easy.

Even his own hands, he doesn’t know how much blood they have stained to reach this position today.

To want to clean up and completely withdraw, the first to die would be him.

Yu Xiuzhun’s elongated eyes slightly narrowed, bringing the cigarette to his lips, took a strong drag, and leaned back against the car seat.

A fleeting image of Ye Mingmei’s delicate face crossed his mind, the corners of his mouth curled into a self-mocking smile. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

He had never thought that one day, because of a woman, he would have the thought of wanting to clean up his act.

Before Ye Mingmei, he had many women.

On a whim, seeking thrills...

All sorts of reasons.

But no woman had stayed by his side for so long, long enough for him to start craving the warmth from her, seeking stability.

He was always cautious; when did he start being with her and forget even the basic precautions, Yu Xiuzhun himself couldn’t remember.

She’s pregnant.

This was something he hadn’t expected.

Learning she was pregnant, aside from shock, he was filled with joy, without even thinking, he knew he wanted the child.