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

Fu Sichen rushed into the bathroom, not even bothering to lock the door, and then began to dry heave.

That night, the crab roe congee turned a little bitter towards the end, and it was this bitterness that made her feel nauseous.

Fu Sichen tried her best to maintain her composure, so everyone assumed she was just going to the restroom, including Han Yi, who didn't think much of it.

Lin Yuanqing glanced at Fu Sichen's bowl of crab roe porridge without showing any emotion; it was already empty.

She beckoned the waiter over, "Sichen likes crab roe congee, bring her another bowl."

The waiter responded with a "okay" and took away the empty bowl next to Fu Sichen, replacing it with a new one.

Lin Yuanqing breathed a sigh of relief. Crabs are very cold in nature and should not be eaten in early pregnancy as they can easily cause miscarriage. However, there is still uncertainty. At this point, Lin Yuanqing would not allow any unforeseen circumstances to occur.

So she added abortion pills to it. The separate meals made it extremely convenient for her, and she had actually been researching it for a long time.

A quick rinse of an empty bowl in the sink will make all the evidence disappear.

Yu Shinan glanced towards the restroom. Si Chen's expression seemed off, so after thinking for a moment, he went out.

When he reached the restroom door, he knocked. "Si Chen, are you alright?"

"It's alright, it's alright!" came Fu Sichen's voice, which was trying to remain calm.

She braced herself against the toilet seat, unable to stop gagging, but afraid of being heard by the people standing outside the bathroom.

Fu Sichen simply turned on the tap, thinking that the sound of the running water would mask the sound of her gagging.

But she forgot that she hadn't had time to close the door.

The door, slightly ajar, was knocked open a crack by Yu Shinan's knocking, and her figure was seen through the gap.

He watched as she straightened up and placed her hands on the sink, turning on the faucet and letting the water gush down.

Her long, tied-up hair fell over one shoulder, swaying slightly as she gagged. Her eyes were red-rimmed, and tears welled up at the corners.

Yu Shinan simply pushed the door open and went in. "What's wrong?"

"Nan, Brother Nan, what's wrong with you...?" Fu Sichen was so shocked that his heart almost jumped out of his chest.

But it's painful...

She covered her mouth tightly with her hand to endure it.

"Did you eat something bad?" he asked, reaching out to gently pat her back to make her feel better.

Fu Sichen nodded vigorously, "Mm."

Her soft "hmm" was tinged with a slight sob, making my heart ache.

"Are you feeling unwell? Should I take you to the hospital?" His voice was already deep, and the tone he deliberately lowered became even more somber and gentle, almost causing Fu Sichen to lose control of her tears.

She shook her head. "It's okay, it'll be fine in a bit."

Yu Shinan didn't say anything more, but just patted her back gently until she calmed down.

Fu Sichen turned slightly to the side. "Brother Nan, I'm fine now. You can go out."

"Are you really alright?"

"Hmm. I ate a little too fast just now."

Yu Shinan stared at her, trying to confirm whether she was lying.

Fu Sichen suddenly felt a pang of panic and avoided looking at him.

Just then, Han Yi arrived. "Si Chen, are you alright? Why did it take you so long?"

"It's nothing, I just don't have a good appetite," Fu Sichen replied.

Yu Shinan glanced at her and walked out first, saying, "If there's a problem, see a doctor promptly. Don't try to tough it out."

The three people returned one after the other.

Lin Yuanqing looked at Yu Shinan, "What's wrong with Si Chen?"

"I don't have a good appetite," Yu Shinan replied simply, then turned and instructed the waiter to add a few more easily digestible dishes.

Fu Sichen was terrified. She didn't understand why she suddenly had a reaction. She had seen her sisters-in-law suffer from morning sickness before, so she didn't simply think that she just had a bad appetite.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Fu Sichen was genuinely afraid of being discovered.

Han Yi noticed she was sitting there motionless, looking rather dazed. "Why aren't you eating?"

I'm full.

"How much did you eat before you were full?" Han Yi simply took the trouble to peel the crab meat and put it on her plate.

Fu Sichen was flattered and asked, "What are you doing?"

"Seeing someone off to the West after they've already done their part." Han Yi glanced at her. "Eat quickly, we'll leave when we're full. This awful perfume smell is killing me."

Fu Sichen, "..." Okay.

She picked out the crab meat to eat, eating very slowly, afraid of having another reaction, but thankfully... there was none.

However, she ate faster than Han Yi. While he kept changing his plate, hers remained empty.

Han Yi clicked his tongue, took off his gloves, and said, "How can you eat so much?! Just a little is enough. You really think I'm a laborer?"

Fu Sichen couldn't help but chuckle.

Yu Shinan watched their interaction, his fingers tightening around his chopsticks, before he looked away again.

He pressed his fingers to his brow and rubbed it hard.

I was still thinking that she might be sad for a while after her breakup, and I wondered when she would be able to adjust her mood.

She's still young, and she's done a great job. There's no need to worry about her anymore.

The meal lasted a long time, and everyone was familiar with each other. They chatted endlessly, with one person after another greeting each other, engaging in obligatory socializing.

Han Yi couldn't stay any longer; her face grew increasingly pale, and she wanted to leave as soon as possible. Fu Sichen also wanted to leave; she didn't want to vomit, but her stomach was a little uncomfortable, and her lower abdomen was aching.

Someone said, "Yuanqing, you're pregnant and you still dare to eat crab? It's so cold, it's easy to miscarry. Especially in the first trimester, you should avoid it."

"Oh dear, it's too late for you to say that now. I reminded Yuanqing before the meal started," the other woman replied.

Lin Yuanqing said with a smile, "Yes, so I only ate a little bit and didn't dare to eat more."

The conversation was perfectly ordinary, but Fu Sichen suddenly turned pale, and she pressed her fingers on the table with a subtle force.

The things they said aggravated her psychological burden, and she began to feel increasingly pain in her stomach.

Han Yi went to the restroom, and when she came back after washing her hands, she said to Fu Sichen, "Let's go."

Fu Sichen agreed, but did not stand up.

It felt like all the strength had left my body.

Yu Shinan didn't deliberately focus his gaze on Fu Sichen, but he still noticed that her expression was not good.

He got up, just about to go over and ask her what was wrong, when Han Yi grabbed her arm and with a thud, Fu Sichen knelt on one knee, supporting herself on the chair that had slid down.

Han Yi was stunned. He grabbed Si Chen's arm, trying to pull her up. "Si Chen, what are you doing..."

Before he could react, his wrist was suddenly grabbed, and he released his grip in pain as he was forcefully pushed away.

Yu Shinan bent down, picked up Fu Sichen, and walked out, his speed leaving everyone present stunned.

All that could be heard was a man instructing a staff member, "Have the driver wait for me downstairs."

Fu Sichen felt a dull ache, a bloating, and a tightness in his lower abdomen. It wasn't particularly painful, but he seemed to vaguely realize something, and his face turned deathly pale, like a freshly painted white wall.

He picked her up easily, without much effort, but Yu Shinan's arms were tense. "Where does it hurt?"

"stomachache."

Fu Sichen's fingers dug into his arm, her beautiful eyes fixed on him, glistening with tears. "I'm fine. Brother Nan, have Han Yi take me to the hospital."