Mrs. Fu, please be mindful of the appropriate boundaries.

Fu Sichen turned around and glared at him, finding the man too noisy. She pushed him towards the dining table and said, "Try it. You can't usually get this kind of food. It has a unique flavor."

Quickly eat something to shut him up.

Han Yi looked at her, snorted, casually picked up an item, tasted it, and couldn't help but praise, "Hmm, not bad. Everyone says the Chinese food at Silver Bay Hotel is good, but I didn't expect the Western food to be so decent."

"That's right. Brother Nan has very high standards for the dishes. In a restaurant, good service is important, but if the dishes aren't top-notch, it won't work," Fu Sichen explained to him, his tone filled with undisguised pride.

Han Yiqing's bright eyes swept across her face.

"Fu Sichen," he suddenly called her name.

"Um?"

"That cured pork you like, it wouldn't be this one, would it?!" Han Yi asked directly.

Han Yi thought she simply liked mature men, but that was just a figment of her imagination. He never expected that she actually had an older man in her heart.

Fu Sichen was stunned for a moment before angrily blocking his way, "What nonsense are you talking about? You can eat anything, but you can't say anything!"

"You can eat anything, but you can't just like anyone. You, Nan-ge, isn't that his fiancée next to him? Fu Sichen, are you trying to be a third party?!" Han Yi spoke without any mercy; her momentary daze and blush had already betrayed her.

"Han Yi!" Fu Sichen called his name sharply, as if issuing a warning, her small face pale. "Don't make assumptions about others! I'm not so shameless as to be a third party in a relationship!"

She was angry, angry that he had seen through her feelings.

He was even angrier, and that's what he said to her.

Even though she had thought countless times about becoming a third party and being a bad woman, she ultimately didn't have the courage.

I only realized now that being a mistress isn't easy; you have to be shameless enough to disregard your own and your family's reputation.

Even so, does her shameless act of becoming a mistress guarantee a lifelong commitment?

Lin Yuanqing is pregnant.

This alone was enough for Fu Sichen to find unacceptable.

Without a close relationship, there would be no child.

Han Yi realized he had gone too far. He pursed his lips and lowered his voice, "I didn't mean that. I was just reminding you, afraid you might act too impulsively."

Fu Sichen slapped his hand away from her shoulder. "Han Yi, do you know why you can't find a girlfriend?"

Why?

"You're so foul-mouthed!"

Han Yi's face darkened considerably.

"And he's always being sarcastic and offensive, regardless of the situation!"

A critical hit of 10,000 points.

"The number of girls who are pursuing me could circle the school several times over, didn't you see?" He's selective about who he dates, okay? If he were to date just anyone, it wouldn't be so easy.

After thinking for a moment, she added, "You've had a string of guys chasing after you, but none of them are as good as him."

Fu Sichen's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. "When did I ever say I liked you? If you keep bringing this up, don't ever ask me for help again!"

"If you don't like it, you don't like it. Why are you so angry?" Han Yi raised an eyebrow. "If you don't like it, it means there's nothing wrong with your eyes and you don't need correction."

Fu Sichen picked up a piece of pastry and stuffed it directly into his mouth.

Yu Shinan stubbed out his cigarette and came back to see this scene. His gaze fell on the two of them.

"These two are a perfect match, aren't they? Youth is wonderful." Lin Yuanqing came over and followed Yu Shinan's gaze. She smiled and wrapped her arm around his. "We were young like this before."

Lin Yuanqing really missed the time when they were together. Yu Shinan wasn't exactly a sensible man; he wasn't the kind of man with exceptionally high emotional intelligence who could win a woman's heart. Unlike those pretty boys who use sweet words to coax people, he was a real man.

Not romantic, but practical.

She can be strong when she's strong, and gentle when she's gentle. The memories of those past embraces are so distant that they're all nostalgic when you think about them. But now, the two of them are about to get married, and they've stopped at the formalities.

Lin Yuanqing made several hints, but he rejected her on the grounds that she was pregnant. Not only that, he would frown if she got too close.

Do you think she's dirty?

Yu Shinan had already pulled his arm out of her grasp. He looked away and said, "We've got enough people. You can go and greet them."

With her arm empty, Lin Yuanqing asked him, "Where are you going?"

"Go and make the arrangements."

"Oh." Lin Yuanqing smiled and looked at him. "Then take a look at how to cook those crabs. They're all fresh. I had them delivered to the kitchen today."

Yu Shinan hummed in agreement.

Lin Yuanqing watched the man walk forward. He had broad shoulders and narrow hips, and a strong, broad back. She could imagine the muscles he tensed up and the fine sweat on them when he exerted himself.

Wildness, savagery, and raw, powerful primal strength—this raw sexual attraction in men has a fatal attraction for mature women.

Those boy bands on TV who are all posing and preening can't compare to even a single finger of his.

Lin Yuanqing let out a sigh of relief. She wanted to live a peaceful life and didn't want to continue like this. Yu Shinan was a shortcut that could bring her back to the right path, and she couldn't let go of him.

She glanced in Fu Sichen's direction again. The OB-GYN at the hospital was her friend, and Lin Yuanqing had asked her to inquire about the girl's condition that day, whether she had miscarried.

But no, they said they hadn't been there again.

They may have switched to a different hospital.

Another week has passed. Who doesn't deal with an unplanned pregnancy as soon as possible?

Lin Yuanqing couldn't figure out what Fu Sichen was thinking, but no matter what, the child in Fu Sichen's belly couldn't be kept.

Lin Yuanqing reached out and tossed her hair, greeting everyone with captivating charm, completely disregarding the fact that she was a pregnant woman and should avoid overexertion.

She didn't care. The child couldn't have stayed anyway, but she needed it now. Yu Shinan was a very responsible person; once he had a child, he had to take responsibility.

But the prerequisite is that he must believe the child is his.

Therefore, Fu Sichen is a ticking time bomb. As long as Yu Shinan finds out who he slept with that day, Lin Yuanqing's lie will not be able to continue.

"Sichen, this is mainly a seafood feast. I heard from your brother Nan that you especially like seafood." Lin Yuanqing walked to Fu Sichen's side and greeted her warmly.

"I'm fine, I'm not a picky eater." Fu Sichen smiled, subtly creating a small distance between them.

"Shi Nan said you like crabs, and knowing you were coming today, he specially had some fresh crabs delivered. You must try them later!"

Lin Yuanqing smiled, and Fu Sichen felt that there was something implied in her words but couldn't quite make out the meaning. He smiled and nodded, "Okay."

"Si Chen, have you been to Binquan Central Hospital?" Lin Yuanqing suddenly asked.

Fu Sichen's head buzzed, and he subconsciously denied it, "No."

"Oh, a few days ago, Shi Nan accompanied me to the hospital for a prenatal checkup. He saw someone and thought it was you. I told him he had mistaken you for someone else, but he didn't believe me." Lin Yuanqing smiled, gently pressing her hand on her belly. "The checkup was all good. Shi Nan really likes me and our child. We don't even know if it's a boy or a girl yet, but he's already impatiently thinking about names for the baby."

Lin Yuanqing is a master actress; she can convey happiness and sweetness in just a few words and touch people's hearts.