The heartless beauty is addicted to being licked by a seemingly obedient and loyal dog.

This sounds like a complaint, but who can really say for sure what's going on between young couples?

In any case, to Shen Chonglu, this was just flirting.

He didn't care at all, instead chuckled softly, and shamelessly leaned over to kiss Song Yunqi's flushed cheek again before reluctantly letting go.

She raised her hand to tidy Song Yunqi's slightly messy long hair, and carefully tucked the blanket around her, her movements as gentle as if she were handling some fragile treasure.

"I'm a rogue, and I'm only a rogue to you."

The man's voice still had a lingering hoarseness, but his eyes were bright and sparkling, brimming with tenderness that was about to overflow.

Although the meal had some hiccups, it was mostly a warm and cozy experience.

Although the food was less than satisfactory, it was made by a master chef after all, so the taste couldn't be too bad.

After the meal.

Shen Chonglu was concerned about Song Yunqi's health, so he didn't dare to cause any more trouble. He helped her rinse her mouth and chatted with her for a while. When he saw that Song Yunqi's eyes were filled with weariness, he kept quiet and dimmed the lights in the ward.

"I'm sleepy, I want to go to sleep."

Song Yunxi was indeed exhausted. She had been up all night and for most of the day, and then woke up early in the morning, leaving her physically and mentally drained.

He buried his body in the blankets, and soon his steady breathing filled the quiet ward.

Shen Chonglu sat quietly by the bed, using the dim light of the wall lamp to greedily trace the young man's sleeping face, unable to get enough of looking at him.

Goodnight, my wife.

Goodnight, Zhuangzhuang baby and Guoguo baby.

……

Originally, according to Song Yunqi's wishes, since her health was no longer a big problem, she should be discharged from the hospital as soon as possible.

After all, hospitals are places where the smell of disinfectant is everywhere, and there are many patients. Staying there for a long time can easily make people feel depressed.

Moreover, as a man, he was admitted to the obstetrics and gynecology department. Although it was a private room, he still inevitably had contact with other pregnant women, which made him feel somewhat awkward.

I always feel like people are talking about me behind my back.

Nowadays, people are more open-minded. Although we haven't seen men get pregnant before, we don't necessarily treat it as something strange. However, some people will definitely suggest it as something new in private.

Song Yunqi didn't like becoming the subject of gossip, so she considered being discharged from the hospital.

The suggestion was rejected by Shen Chonglu and the doctor as soon as it was proposed.

The reason is simple: in a week, I will be three months pregnant, and it will be time for the NT scan.

This is a very important screening in early pregnancy.

Given their special circumstances, the arrival of this child was fraught with unknown risks and challenges, which is why they paid extra attention to every prenatal checkup.

Although the doctors had discussed it privately, they explained that the NT scan is mainly used to assess the risk of fetal chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome, and cannot directly detect structural malformations. However, chromosomal issues should not be ignored.

Especially Song Yunqi.

This incident became a lingering shadow in his heart.

When I found out I was pregnant, I had already missed the best time for intervention.

He was completely unaware of the existence of this little life, and his lifestyle was completely unrestrained.

He didn't quit smoking or drinking, and in order to maintain a good working condition, he drank coffee like water, took a lot of medication, and staying up late was a regular occurrence.

In Shen Chonglu's private words, it was simply "complete in every way."

Song Yunqi was well aware of the extent to which these external factors affected the fragile early embryos.

He appears aloof and indifferent, as if he doesn't care about anything, but deep down he is more terrified than anyone else.

I don't dare to think too deeply about what would happen if my baby developed deformities or serious congenital diseases because of my negligence.

On countless nights when he was awakened by a start, the young man would subconsciously stroke his still flat stomach, his heart filled with guilt and unease.

He was a businessman so rational as to be almost cold-blooded, accustomed to always preparing for the worst. He had thought more than once that if the test results were really bad, in order to prevent his child from suffering in the future, he might not choose to stay.

This idea caused Song Yunqi immense pain, yet she had no choice but to confront it.

Shen Chonglu was perceptive; how could he not notice his unusual behavior?

The man was also anxious; the baby in her belly was the fruit of his and Yunqi's love, so how could he not be worried?

She just dared not show it, because even the slightest worry could become the fuse that broke Song Yunqi's emotions.

He knew very well that at this moment, Song Yunxi needed an emotionally stable partner, not a young man who was even more flustered than him.

So, every day, Young Master Shen would grin foolishly, trying every trick in the book to make Song Yunqi happy. He would tell jokes, act like a silly dog, and collect all sorts of strange and unusual gadgets, as if he wanted to capture all of Song Yunqi's attention.

A week goes by quickly.

During this period, the two frequently visited Su Shen.

But Meng Zhaoyuan was always there whenever they came, making people wonder if he stayed at the hospital every night.

Song Yunqi and Shen Chonglu were both shrewd people, and they could easily see that Meng Zhaoyuan was showing signs of something amiss with Su Shen.

This person, who is usually carefree and unreliable, seems to have changed his ways now. He stays by Su Shen's bedside every day, serving him tea and water, wiping his face and turning him over. He is incredibly meticulous and attentive, even more so than a professional caregiver.

Shen Chonglu was the happiest one, after all, this meant one less rival in love. He couldn't help but tease him several times, and his hostility lessened.

"Mr. Meng, why aren't you busy at the company? Why are you running to the hospital every day? People who don't know better would think you're a caregiver."

"I might as well take on some caregiving jobs and earn some extra money, hahaha."

Meng Zhaoyuan ignored the sarcastic remarks, continuing to apply medicine to Su Shen while retorting without turning his head:

"I can go wherever I want. It's my own business, what's it to you?"

"Besides, this child is in very bad condition. Didn't you see that something was wrong with his eyes? He had suicidal thoughts a few days ago, and he's only just recovered a little."

"I'm worried that if I don't keep an eye on him, he might do something stupid again, so of course I have to keep a close eye on him."

Su Shen's condition has indeed improved; he looks much more energetic than when he learned of his mother's death a few days ago.

At least he doesn't look so desperate and gloomy anymore, and he occasionally twitches the corner of his mouth when he talks to Song Yunxi.

But he remained quiet, spending most of his time lying still, staring blankly at the sky outside the window, like a broken doll that had lost its life.

"How have you been these past few days? Are you alright?"

Looking at Su Shen like this, Song Yunxi felt a little uncomfortable. She thought for a long time but still couldn't find a topic to talk about. Afraid of accidentally touching a sore spot, she could only offer a dry greeting.

All I got was a dry, unhelpful response.

No one wants to see their friend become like this, but any words of advice seem pale and powerless.

After all, the most painful thing is when a knife touches your body.