She reached out to press her chest, her face turning pale.

"Mingmei, what’s wrong?" Jin Chenye’s eyes darkened as he tried to pull her into his arms, but Yu Xiuzhun had already picked her up and walked swiftly towards a nearby chair.

Cupping her cheeks with his hands, his voice carried an unrecognized panic, "Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere? Is there any pain? I’ll take you to the hospital right away..."

"I’m fine, it’s just a bit stuffy in the chest." Ye Mingmei recovered and spoke softly, a slight furrow in her brows.

She hadn’t even had a chance to drink a sip, so why did she feel nauseous?

And this morning...

Ye Mingmei’s nerves tensed, instinctively looking up at Yu Xiuzhun. Meeting his worried gaze, she parted her lips to say something but silently lowered her head, picking at her fingers.

Her period had just ended; how could she possibly be pregnant?

It must be her overthinking. If she brought it up, Yu Xiuzhun would definitely laugh at her.

"Yu Xiuzhun, let go of me, I said I’m fine."

He was gripping her face so tightly it hurt; did he have to be this dramatic?

She’d never realized before how timid Yu Xiuzhun was; the moment she complained of being unwell, he acted as if she was terminally ill, making her feel nervous too.

"No drinking, and don’t stand for too long, otherwise I’ll take you away immediately." Yu Xiuzhun glanced at her face, which had regained some color, and released her slowly, speaking domineeringly.

His hand hung at his side, gradually clenching into a fist, restraining himself from appearing too suspicious.

Facing Ye Mingmei’s bewildered eyes, he gritted his teeth hard.

"I’m wearing sneakers, how does standing for a while matter?" Ye Mingmei looked at Yu Xiuzhun in surprise, wondering why he was stricter than her dad.

She dared not touch alcohol; she had poor tolerance. Ever since she got drunk last time and Yu Xiuzhun took advantage, Ye Mingmei resolved never to drink alcoholic beverages again. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

"You’re still weak, and your stamina isn’t good. Standing too long isn’t good for you. Whatever you want to do here, I’ll accompany you. I’ll take you home later."

Yu Xiuzhun picked her up, and as he turned around, he was met with Jin Chenye, who had followed.

Jin Chenye stood casually behind them, hands in pockets. Hearing the conversation between Yu Xiuzhun and Ye Mingmei, he slightly furrowed his brows but didn’t interrupt.

But he also had no intention of allowing Yu Xiuzhun to take her away just like that.

"Senior..."

Seeing Jin Chenye, Ye Mingmei remembered her task for the day and quickly got out of Yu Xiuzhun’s embrace.

Walking up to Jin Chenye, she said, "Let’s go."

"Okay."

Jin Chenye said nothing more, reaching out to pull Ye Mingmei along. He glanced at Yu Xiuzhun and then turned to leave with her.

Leaving Yu Xiuzhun with a face like thunder, wanting to stop them but having to grit his teeth and endure it.

Ye Mingmei had been obviously uncomfortable just now, he could see it clearly.

He couldn’t take any more risks.

If she got agitated, even if the child was fine, her pregnancy might still be exposed.

"Bang—"

Yu Xiuzhun swung a fist onto the table next to him, his handsome face clouded with gloom.

Watching Jin Chenye take away his woman right from under his nose, Yu Xiuzhun had never felt so helpless.

And Ye Mingmei just left like that, without even looking back at him, heartless woman!

The more he thought about it, the angrier he got. Yu Xiuzhun walked to the side, picked up a glass of red wine, and drank it all in one go.

He slammed the glass back on the table, turning his head to glare fiercely at Ye Mingmei, who was walking towards the developer’s showcase area with Jin Chenye.