The pushover offended a top-tier boss

Ye Zhenzhen forced herself to eat two bites, but then her stomach churned and she suddenly vomited.

Lin Zhi was terrified and patted her back, asking, "What happened?"

Ye Zhenzhen gagged twice more, her face turning pale.

Lin Zhi stared at her for a few seconds, then suddenly said, "Zhenzhen, do you have a stomach problem or... are you pregnant?"

Ye Zhenzhen was stunned.

After the incident, she was in a state of high tension and lost her appetite, never paying attention to any abnormalities in her body.

She thought back and realized that her period hadn't come for a long time.

Lin Zhi hurriedly took her to the hospital. When the test results came back, she heard the doctor say very clearly: "She's two months pregnant."

Holding the ultrasound report, Ye Zhenzhen looked at the tiny, bean-sized shadow on it, and tears suddenly welled up in her eyes.

Lin Zhi asked softly, "Zhenzhen, do you want this child?"

"Don't blame me for being blunt, but if Zhou Huaijin is really convicted, then this child will be the offspring of a criminal, and you... raising this child alone is no small matter."

Ye Zhenzhen pressed the ultrasound report to her chest, her tone unusually firm. "Yes. I want to give birth to this baby."

"Whether he is dead or alive, a leader or a criminal, I will give birth to our child and raise him."

Lin Zhi looked into her eyes, said nothing, and simply reached out and hugged her.

Ye Zhenzhen leaned on her shoulder, straightened up, wiped away her tears, and said with a smile, "Zhizhi, I'm quite happy. At least this child gives me hope."

She pulled Lin Zhi away and led him outside, saying, "Let's go get something appetizing; the child needs extra nutrition to grow."

She touched her belly, remembering the child she had regretfully lost. He had returned.

Hama City.

After Li Chengsen was released, he quickly gathered the several forces that had not yet been eliminated from his side. Coupled with the Xu family's operations in Beijing, he was like a vine that had been cut down but was still growing wildly, quickly filling the gaps in power.

Various rumors gradually emerged, such as Dingxin being framed, Secretary Zhou being the mastermind behind it all, and that he had confessed and was awaiting sentencing.

Rumors spread like wildfire throughout the streets and alleys of Bin City.

Since discovering she was pregnant, Ye Zhenzhen's emotions have actually become more stable than before. It's as if the string that had been taut in her heart was suddenly caught by a small, soft life, and she felt relieved and settled.

The nanny who cared for her relayed the news back to China, and when Zhou's mother heard it, tears welled up in her eyes. "Good, good. It's a pity Zhouzhou doesn't know."

Zhou's father didn't say anything, but that evening, he ate an extra bowl of rice, which was unusual for him.

Looking at her husband, Zhou's mother said with a hint of dissatisfaction, "How long is my son going to be locked up? He can't possibly be out after giving birth, can he?"

Zhou Chenyu added, "Dad, Zhenzhen didn't say a single word that was detrimental to him during the interrogation. Even when Zhou'er's life was hanging in the balance, she didn't give up on the child in her womb."

She then added, feigning anger, "Unlike that Xu Shihan, who claims to be a lady from a respectable family, I've never seen a woman so vicious before."

Mr. Zhou remained silent for a while before putting down his chopsticks.

It was already dark outside the window, and the bare branches of the persimmon tree swayed in the wind.

"Since the Xu family wants to be enemies with the Zhou family, then let's completely tear off the mask of civility."

"The Xu family is eager to climb the social ladder, and their methods are appalling. They're resorting to underhanded tactics, trying to step on the Zhou family to rise to power."

He sneered, his gaze sharp. "Digging your own grave."

He glanced at Zhou Chenyu and asked, "What's his plan? Is he just going to stay inside and wait?"

Zhou Chenyu's lips curved slightly. "He still has a trump card."

"Who?"

"Nanjing County Magistrate, Yang Guanyu."

Mr. Zhou paused for a moment, then slowly leaned back into the sofa and snorted coldly. "No wonder that kid was so calm. That brat, he's planning a complete takedown."

Zhou Chenyu nodded. "Dad, he's always been meticulous and methodical; he's been capable of handling things independently for a long time."

After a moment of silence, Zhou's father finally stood up. "Send men to secretly protect Yang Guanyu. Keep a close eye on Bin City and the Xu family, and prepare for action."

Zhou Chenyu responded, the smile on his lips deepening.

She knew, of course, that her father wouldn't stand idly by. Zhou Huaijin was his only son, and he still had to rely on him to continue the family line.

Moreover, this matter is not only a personal matter for the son, but also involves the foundation of the entire Zhou family. The father's career, Yuji's reputation, and even her own husband's career will be affected.

The father's anger stemmed from his son's disobedience and unauthorized marriage. Once this hurdle is overcome, everything will return to normal.

Life abroad was a bit boring. Ye Zhenzhen had someone to take care of her every need, from food and clothing to accommodation and transportation. The nanny was an auntie sent from Beijing, who was meticulous and thoughtful, and made her a variety of meals every day.

A month later, she went to the hospital for another prenatal checkup. The doctor looked at the ultrasound screen, turned to her, and said, "Wow, it's twins!"

Ye Zhenzhen was both surprised and delighted, and tears suddenly streamed down her face.

She remembered a dream from before, in which the lost baby said that he had forgotten to bring a gift. It turned out that this was the gift he had brought for her.

When the news reached China, the Zhou family was in an uproar. Zhou's mother was overjoyed, "Oh, that's wonderful! Yi Huan and Yi Cheng are twins too! Our family really does have that gene."

After learning that she was pregnant, Zhou's mother sent two more people over, one to be in charge of prenatal nutrition management and the other to be in charge of her physical health.

"Madam, we used to take care of Miss's pregnancy. Rest assured, if you follow our plan, you will not only get enough nutrition and your baby will be healthy, but you will also be able to maintain a good figure."

Ye Zhenzhen thought of Zhou Chenyu's figure and felt envious.

She used to be a little afraid of pregnancy. She had seen pregnant women in her hometown who gained weight, had a bad complexion, and some even developed age spots. After giving birth, their bellies were loose and they looked disheveled.

But when it was her turn, she suddenly didn't find it so scary. By the fourth month, she no longer felt nauseous, her belly wasn't very noticeable, and she didn't have any particular symptoms.

The doctor said it was important to maintain emotional stability, as constant sadness from the mother could negatively impact the child's development. She forced herself to go out every day for walks in the nearby park, trying not to think about things back home.

Later, to pass the time, she simply applied for a doctoral program at a local university. Since she had both money and time now, she figured she might as well focus her energy on studying.

During the day, she read books and wrote papers. She didn't experience any discomfort during the second trimester of her pregnancy, and she even felt that her mind was clearer than before.

During her prenatal checkup, she met two pregnant women of Chinese descent. They were all residents of the neighborhood and would occasionally go for walks together, exchanging pregnancy experiences.

Her weight hardly changed, except that her belly grew bigger every day.

The nutritionist planned her diet according to the plan, but her appetite had never been very good. For some reason, the foods she used to love no longer held any appeal. Perhaps eating alone always felt like something was missing.

She still saw the news about Dingxin Group's comeback.

Ye Zhenzhen knew what that meant.

She felt a chill run through her body, and her fingers gripping her phone trembled. She placed the phone face down on the table, took a deep breath, and forced herself not to look at the news anymore.

She couldn't afford to be anxious anymore; she had to protect the child in her womb. Even if he spent the rest of his life in prison, she wouldn't regret it; she could raise the child alone.

She firmly believed that he had not committed a crime, and that if she waited, he would eventually see the light of day again.