activa-t Chapter 236 I don't want this child.
Chapter 236 I don't want this child.
As time went on, Yunxia's morning sickness became more and more pronounced, and sometimes she would feel extremely nauseous just from smelling perfume at work.
I gradually felt more and more tired, couldn't eat or sleep well, and lost a lot of weight.
Her colleagues noticed that something was wrong with her and told her to rest and get a checkup.
Yunxia could only vaguely say that she hadn't adjusted to the changing seasons yet and would go to rest after she finished this busy period.
That day, Yunxia returned home and collapsed onto the sofa, not wanting to move or eat anything. Even though her workload hadn't been heavy these past two days, she was still incredibly tired.
"Yunxia, you can't go to work." Zhou Chiye poured a glass of lemonade and came over.
Yunxia looked up at him, feeling a little annoyed: "You're not even that far along in your pregnancy and you're already not going to work? Are you trying to suffocate me?"
Zhou Chiye's tone was uncompromising, but his eyes showed concern: "It's better to suffocate than to force yourself to stay in the company. Overexertion in early pregnancy will worsen morning sickness. If you keep going like this, neither you nor the baby will be able to take it."
Yunxia sat up abruptly on the sofa, her tone urgent: "Zhou Chiye, I'm telling you, that's impossible. I'm just experiencing morning sickness, not unable to walk. What kind of nonsense is it to give up now?"
She took a deep breath, softened her tone, but remained firm: "I've worked hard for so long, I'm not the kind of person who would just go back to being a housewife to get pregnant."
Zhou Chiye looked at her reddened eyes, squatted down, and softened his tone, but still didn't give in: "I didn't say you should give up your job, I just wanted you to take a break from work for a while. You can't eat or sleep right now. If something really happens to you at the company, how can I be at ease?"
Yunxia turned her face away: "Do you think you can just stop working whenever you want? Do you think everyone can be like you? You think you can just stop whenever you want without a care in the world, and when you want to go back to work, there are so many people waiting for you."
Zhou Chiye swallowed hard before suppressing his surging emotions, his voice deep and hoarse: "I didn't say you should compete with me, nor did I force you to give up your job."
"I'm just worried about you getting into trouble. Can't you make me worry less?"
Yunxia scoffed, "Don't worry me? So what if I stay at home and don't go anywhere? Let me tell you, Zhou Chiye, giving up my job is impossible. If I give up my job, I can only depend on you. I, Yunxia, have never been that kind of person. If, if I really have to choose, I don't want this child."
After saying that, Yunxia got up and walked straight to the room, slamming the door shut.
Zhou Chiye scratched his head in frustration, then stared at the closed door and sighed.
He knew that what Yunxia said just now was just something she said in anger, but he also realized that he might have pushed Yunxia too hard.
He took two deep breaths to calm himself down and turned to go into the kitchen.
Yunxia, who had retreated to her room, was in an extremely bad mood.
She had only said those words on impulse, she frowned and reached out to touch her lower abdomen.
Am I being selfish by doing this?
But what could she do? That's just how society is; women are bound by marriage and childbirth. If they give up their careers for their children and families, how easy would it be to go back in the future? She didn't want all her years of hard work to go to waste.
Half an hour later, Zhou Chiye knocked lightly on the door, his voice very soft: "Xiaxia, I cooked some millet porridge with some yam in it, it's not greasy."
Yunxia didn't respond, but then she heard him say, "I won't pressure you about work anymore. I just asked the doctor, and he said that adjusting your diet and sleep schedule can help alleviate morning sickness. We'll take it slowly. Starting tomorrow, I'll personally prepare your lunch and bring it to you."
"Your baby is still quite far along, so you can go back to work whenever you want."
There was no movement inside the room. Just as Zhou Chiye was about to say something more, the door suddenly opened.
Yunxia reached out and took the bowl of porridge from Zhou Chiye's hand. Her fingertips touched his hand, which was a little cool.
She didn't speak, but lowered her head and stirred the porridge with a spoon. The warm aroma of rice wafted into her nose, and her tense emotions eased a little.
"Mmm," Yunxia responded softly.
Seeing that she had accepted the porridge, Zhou Chiye finally felt relieved and put his arm around her shoulder: "I contacted a nutritionist recommended by a friend. She will come over tomorrow and see how to adjust your diet to make you feel better."
"I will learn well then. I will learn to cook your three meals a day and make sure you eat well and the child is healthy. If you are tired or unwell at work, call me anytime and I will come to pick you up immediately."
Yunxia paused in stirring the porridge, then looked up at Zhou Chiye. His eyes were full of cautious flattery, like a little puppy afraid of upsetting her again.
She didn't say anything, but simply scooped a spoonful of porridge into her mouth. The creamy texture of the yam mixed with the sweetness of the millet slid down her throat, warming her stomach and softening her heart.
"No need for that," Yunxia said.
Zhou Chiye: "What's the trouble? Seeing how hard you're working, I feel like I'm the one having morning sickness and giving birth."
Upon hearing this, Yunxia couldn't help but smile.
After she finished her porridge, Zhou Chiye took the bowl and turned to wash it. Yunxia looked at his back and suddenly said, "Zhou Chiye, what I said about not wanting children was just said in anger."
Zhou Chiye paused, turned around and said, "I know, but I didn't take it to heart."
He walked back and gently ruffled her hair: "Don't worry, I won't make you choose between the children and your job."
Looking into his earnest eyes, Yunxia felt a lump in her throat and her heart soften: "Then what about your job? Are you really going to give up your career for me?"
Zhou Chiye: "What work is more important than you and the children? I've already discussed it with the team. Once we finish this last bit of work, we'll move behind the scenes. I can research recipes at home and even pick you up and drop you off at get off work. Isn't that great?"
Yunxia pursed her lips: "Then you'll become a stay-at-home husband? I don't want that. I don't want to sacrifice these things, and I don't want you to sacrifice these things for me."
"What's more, so many fans like you and are waiting for you."
Zhou Chiye raised an eyebrow: "Who said that retiring from the entertainment industry means you can only be a stay-at-home dad?"
“I started investing early on, and I’m also planning to create my own brand later. The shares and projects I have now are enough to make you and the children live comfortably, even if I don’t act or make any public appearances.”
"As for the fans, I've already made plans with my team. After moving behind the scenes, we'll occasionally release some music production materials, so they won't completely disappear."
Zhou Chiye's earnestness was impossible to hide: "I'm not sacrificing for you. I had already planned to spend more time at home once I found someone who could help me settle down. Now that person has come along and we have a little one, it just goes exactly as I wanted."
Yunxia suddenly moved closer and hugged him: "Thank you."