After Liu Zhiyuan and Ye Qian arrived in town, Liu Zhiyuan maintained a very humble attitude throughout. Ye Qian observed his every move, and her mood improved significantly, especially since she had her own plans coming to town today.
Ye Qian’s face showed signs of a smile, and Liu Zhiyuan suggested having dinner outside. He also made a phone call ho, and they found a nearby restaurant and ordered a couple of dishes. When the dishes arrived, Ye Qian did not start eating but rather picked a piece and placed it in Liu Zhiyuan’s bowl. "Brother Zhiyuan, I want to talk to you about my job. As you know, I work in a clerical position at the company, dealing mostly with paperwork and getting signatures. Now that I’m pregnant, I need to take leave and stay at ho. This doesn’t feel right to ; I can’t receive special treatnt just because of family connections. Even if I’m back in the office, people will find sothing to comnt about." "I know Dad and Mom are concerned about , but it’s exactly because of this that I shouldn’t let them worry about my affairs. Besides, being alone at ho, apart from cooking and tidying up, there’s nothing else to do. Staying idle makes feel like I could fall ill; I’ve started feeling unwell these past two days." Ye Qian looked at Liu Zhiyuan expectantly, "Brother Zhiyuan, I know saying this might put you in a tough spot, but I still want to share what’s in my heart with you. Do you think my thoughts are justified?"
Liu Zhiyuan was initially pleased to see Ye Qian’s improved mood. However, as soon as Ye Qian began speaking, for so reason, his heart sank. Perhaps he was too sensitive; he felt that Ye Qian’s willingness to go out with him, perhaps even forgiving him and showing a friendly face, was because she needed sothing from him. Or maybe it was too coincidental, prompting him to overthink. Liu Zhiyuan tried not to let himself think that way, as he put down his chopsticks and earnestly looked at her.
"Ye Qian, if you want to return to work at the company, I can talk to Mom and Dad about it, but I’m not sure what the outco will be." Liu Zhiyuan has his own thoughts, "Actually, Mom and Dad are doing this for your own good. After all, from pregnancy to childbirth is just over a year, not too long. And considering your allergies to certain things, being on the base poses potential issues. If you really feel bored being at ho alone, I’ll talk to Mom and Dad to let you go back to work."
The decision for Ye Qian not to work was made by his parents, and Liu Zhiyuan didn’t say much about it after knowing. He felt that the family wasn’t lacking her salary, and Ye Qian’s health was indeed not very good, so staying at ho to recover was better. Initially, Ye Qian threw tantrums, which Liu Zhiyuan noticed but didn’t comnt on. He understood how it felt to suddenly quit working. He just didn’t anticipate Ye Qian to be so persistent.
Liu Zhiyuan truly didn’t understand, is work such a big temptation for Ye Qian?
But since she had already spoken thus far and talked to him alone, Liu Zhiyuan couldn’t remain silent any longer.
Ye Qian wasn’t oblivious; she could see the Liu Zhiyuan in front of her was not happy, but she had already made her decision and didn’t back down.
"Brother Zhiyuan, I know that doing this may seem self-willed, might even upset Mom and Dad, but I hope you understand . I’m still so young, and this child ca unexpectedly and too early. I really didn’t anticipate or foresee this. Actually, thinking about having a child is quite normal, but I feel panicked inside and don’t know why. So I think being on the base might calm down."
Ye Qian, already looking pitiful and tugging at heartstrings, now spoke in such a low voice that Liu Zhiyuan felt a twinge of conscience, thinking he was too harsh on Ye Qian.
"Alright, don’t think about it too much. I’ll discuss it with Mom and Dad when we’re back. Let’s eat now!" Liu Zhiyuan added so veggies to Ye Qian’s bowl.
However, after that point, the two of them didn’t exchange another word.
Although Liu Zhiyuan felt Ye Qian was sowhat pitiable, the unshakable feeling inside left him disappointed, and the two didn’t speak a word until finishing the al and arriving ho.
Once ho, Wu ngyi was sitting in the living room waiting for them.
"You’re back? Must be tired, right? Feeling unwell anywhere?" Wu ngyi asked her daughter-in-law with concern, adding, "In the future, don’t eat out; the food outside isn’t clean. If cooking at ho feels tiring, your father can hire a maid soti since my cooking isn’t great either."
"Mom, it’s not tiring; I’ll cook in the future. Having an outsider in the house feels awkward." Ye Qian smiled sweetly, "I’ll go change clothes now."
"Go on, go on!" Wu ngyi was sowhat flattered at the smile from her daughter-in-law, urging her son, "You should go and rest too! It’s rare for you to be ho. Spend more ti with your wife."
Liu Zhiyuan didn’t move but sat in the living room, "Mom, I have sothing to discuss with you."
Wu ngyi glanced at her son, gestured toward the study room, and walked there herself first. Liu Zhiyuan followed, mother and son entering the study one after the other, where Wu ngyi sat by the desk and gestured to the empty chair opposite. Only after her son settled did she ask.
"Is what you want to discuss related to Ye Qian?"
Liu Zhiyuan nodded silently.
Wu ngyi’s expression didn’t reveal much, but her smile noticeably faded, "Just speak your mind."
"Mom, I see Ye Qian stays ho all the ti. It might be better to let her work at the office. This way, she’ll be busy and won’t overthink. Being cooped up as a pregnant woman and overthinking at ho isn’t good, and it affects the mood and the baby too."
Wu ngyi understood her son well. When she and her husband made that decision, Liu Zhiyuan didn’t say anything. Yet today, after spending ti in town with Ye Qian, he ca back and said this, evidently it wasn’t his idea but Ye Qian’s.
After Liu Zhiyuan spoke, seeing his mother remain silent, he wasn’t anxious. He simply sat there quietly waiting for her to speak. It was a long ti before Wu ngyi responded in a sowhat gloomy and annoyed tone, "Fine, then go back to work. But if anything happens, don’t bla for saying harsh things."
Upon hearing this, Liu Zhiyuan knew his mother was angry, but he didn’t know what more to say.
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