It Started With a Kiss: Leng Shao's Beloved Wife

Sweet Burden

"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" Nanny Wang, who was sitting in the passenger seat, asked nervously. She unbuckled her seat belt and wanted to reach out to help Wu Xinyan, but was grabbed by her.

"Don't... don't move..." Wu Xinyan's face was pale, beads of sweat the size of beans appeared on her forehead, and her stomach was churning, as if she wanted to vomit everything out.

"Stop the car! Stop the car!" Nanny Wang realized that something was wrong and immediately shouted to the driver.

The driver slammed on the brakes and the car stopped by the roadside. Wu Xinyan couldn't hold it in any longer, so she pushed open the car door, held onto a tree trunk by the roadside, and vomited.

Nanny Wang patted her back gently, handed her a tissue and some water, and said with concern, "Ms. Xinyan, how are you? Did you eat something bad? Do you want to go to the hospital?"

Wu Xinyan rinsed her mouth and shook her head weakly, "I'm fine, it might be morning sickness. It's been like this lately."

Since becoming pregnant, Wu Xinyan's pregnancy symptoms have become increasingly severe, with frequent nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Luo Yichen saw this and felt deeply hurt, so he cooked various delicious dishes for her in the hope of improving her appetite.

"Today I asked Aunt Zhang to make crucian carp and tofu soup. It's very light. You should drink some." Luo Yichen brought the soup to Wu Xinyan and coaxed her softly.

Wu Xinyan looked at the bowl of delicious soup in front of her, but she had no appetite at all. Instead, she smelled the fishy smell, which made her even more nauseous.

"I... don't want to eat it. You can take it away." Wu Xinyan covered her mouth and turned her head away.

Seeing this, Luo Yichen didn't force her. He just put the soup aside, then sat next to her and held her in his arms. "Are you feeling unwell again? Do you want to call a doctor to take a look?"

Wu Xinyan shook her head, leaned on his shoulder, and gently stroked her slightly bulging belly. Her heart was filled with happiness and anticipation, but also with a hint of indescribable worry.

In the past few days, the content of the anonymous letter has been lingering in her mind, making her feel uneasy and scared. She doesn't know who the letter writer is, nor what the other party's purpose is, but she has a strong premonition that this person will appear again and bring great trouble to her and Luo Yichen.

"What's wrong? Are you still worried about the letter?" Luo Yichen noticed her mood change and asked softly.

Wu Xinyan raised her head and looked into Luo Yichen's deep eyes, seeming to want to say something but stopping herself.

"Don't worry, I've asked Assistant Li to investigate. I'm sure there will be results soon." Luo Yichen held her in his arms, giving her strength and comfort. "I will protect you and the child and won't let you come to any harm."

Wu Xinyan nodded and buried her head in his chest. Listening to his strong heartbeat, the uneasiness in her heart gradually dissipated.

The results of the prenatal check-up were very good. The doctor said the fetus was healthy, but because it was twins, Wu Xinyan's pregnancy reaction would be stronger than that of ordinary pregnant women.

"You should get more rest recently and keep a good mood. If you feel any discomfort, come to the hospital in time." Doctor Sun advised.

"I understand. Thank you, Dr. Sun." Wu Xinyan nodded and stood up to leave.

"Wait a minute." Doctor Sun stopped her. "Mrs. Luo, with all due respect, have you been under too much pressure at work lately?"

Wu Xinyan was stunned for a moment, then realized that Dr. Sun must have seen the information about the charity foundation in her hand.

"Put work aside for now. The most important thing right now is your own health and the health of your child," Dr. Sun said earnestly. "I've seen too many cases of miscarriages caused by excessive work pressure. I hope you won't be the next one."

Wu Xinyan was silent. She knew that what Dr. Sun said was right, but...

"I'll consider it. Thank you, Dr. Sun." Wu Xinyan didn't say anything definite in the end. She needed time to think carefully about how to balance the relationship between work and children.

After leaving the hospital, Wu Xinyan has been worried.

"What's wrong? Did the doctor say anything?" Luo Yichen noticed that something was wrong with her and asked with concern.

Wu Xinyan shook her head and was about to speak when suddenly her cell phone rang.

She glanced at the caller ID, her face suddenly turned pale, and her hands began to tremble.

"What's wrong?" Luo Yichen noticed her strangeness and reached out to take her phone, but she dodged him.

"It's okay, I'll take a call first." Wu Xinyan took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, then walked to the side and answered the phone.

"Hey?"

"Wu Xinyan, long time no see..." A cold voice came from the other end of the phone, making Wu Xinyan feel like she was falling into an ice cellar.

"What do you want to do?" Wu Xinyan asked with gritted teeth, holding the phone tightly.

"Don't be nervous, I just wanted to catch up with you. By the way..." The person on the other end of the line paused deliberately, then said word by word, "I'll tell you a secret..." Wu Xinyan's fingers turned pale as she gripped the phone, nearly crushing it. Although the voice was deliberately disguised, she recognized it instantly—it was Wu Xinrou!

"Wu Xinrou, what do you want to do? I warn you, if you dare to hurt me and my child, I will never let you go!" Wu Xinyan lowered her voice and almost squeezed out these words from between her teeth.

Wu Xinrou on the other end of the phone sneered, "Whether I will hurt you and your child depends on whether you know what's best for you..."

Before Wu Xinyan could speak, Wu Xinrou hung up the phone. Wu Xinyan listened to the "beep" sound coming from the phone, and her heart was filled with fear and anger.

She walked quickly back to the car. Luo Yichen saw her pale face and frightened eyes, and his heart tightened suddenly. "What's wrong? Who called?"

Wu Xinyan took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, then shook her head. "Nothing, it's just a call from the company, just a small matter."

She didn't want to involve Luo Yichen, and she didn't want to make him worry.

"I'm glad you're okay." Although Luo Yichen was a little confused, he didn't ask any further questions. He started the car and drove towards home.

After returning home, Wu Xinyan locked herself in the room, with Wu Xinrou's words constantly echoing in her mind, and she felt uneasy.

She didn't know what Wu Xinrou was trying to do, but she knew that Wu Xinrou would never let her go and would definitely find a way to take revenge on her.

Thinking of this, Wu Xinyan felt a deep sense of powerlessness and fear.

During dinner, Wu Xinyan was absent-minded and had no appetite.

Luo Yichen saw this and became even more worried. "Xinyan, what's wrong with you? Are you hiding something from me?"

Wu Xinyan shook her head and said, "I'm really fine, don't worry."

"Xinyan, you don't have to hide anything from me. You can tell me anything and I will help you find a solution." Luo Yichen held her hand and said softly.

Wu Xinyan looked at Luo Yichen's sincere eyes and was deeply moved, but she decided not to tell him for the time being. She didn't want him to worry about her.

"I'm really fine, I'm just a little tired and want to rest early." Wu Xinyan said, standing up and preparing to go back to the room.

"Wait." Luo Yichen stopped her, "I've decided. Starting tomorrow, you won't have to go to the charity foundation anymore. Just stay home and take care of your baby."

"But..." Wu Xinyan wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Luo Yichen.

"There's no buts. Your most important task now is to take good care of yourself and your children. Leave everything else to me." Luo Yichen said in a firm tone.

Wu Xinyan knew that Luo Yichen was doing this for her own good, so she stopped insisting and nodded in agreement.

In the next few days, Wu Xinyan stayed at home to take care of her pregnancy. Nanny Wang took care of her meticulously, preparing delicious meals for her three times a day in different ways. The room was always filled with the fragrance of flowers, making her feel extremely warm and comfortable.

However, even so, the haze in Wu Xinyan's heart could not be dispelled. She always felt that something bad was about to happen, making her unable to sleep or eat.

That night, Wu Xinyan suddenly woke up from her sleep and found that Luo Yichen was not beside her.

She got up from the bed, walked to the door of the study, and knocked gently, "Yi Chen, are you still busy?"

There was no response from the study. Wu Xinyan gently pushed open the door and walked in, only to see... The study was silent, with only a single desk lamp emitting a dim glow. Luo Yichen was hunched over his desk, his brow furrowed, staring intently at the computer screen in front of him. His slender fingers tapped quickly on the keyboard, making a soft "clicking" sound.

Wu Xinyan stood at the door, watching this scene, a wave of heartache welled up in her heart. Ever since she became pregnant, Luo Yichen had reduced the number of business trips and moved a lot of work back home. Even late at night, he often stayed up late to work.

She knew that Luo Yichen worked so hard for her and the child, to give them a better life. However, seeing how exhausted he looked, she couldn't help but feel distressed.

Wu Xinyan tiptoed behind Luo Yichen and gently massaged his temples.

"Why did you wake up?" Luo Yichen felt the movement behind him, turned his head, and saw Wu Xinyan standing behind him with a gentle smile on her face.

"If I can't sleep, I'll get up and walk around. When I saw you working, I wanted to come and see you." Wu Xinyan said softly.

Luo Yichen held her hand, pulled her to sit on his lap, and let her lean on his arms, "Why don't you sleep a little longer?"

"I'm worried about you. Look at you, you even have dark circles under your eyes." Wu Xinyan said with concern, gently stroking the corners of his eyes with her fingers.

Luo Yichen rested his head on her neck, took a deep breath, and felt the faint fragrance emanating from her body. "It's okay, I'm used to it."

"Don't work so late in the future, okay? I'll feel bad if you do this." Wu Xinyan raised her head, looked into his eyes, and said seriously.

Luo Yichen looked at the worry in her eyes, and his heart warmed. He nodded and agreed, "Okay, I will try to rest early in the future."

"This is my good husband." Wu Xinyan smiled with satisfaction and took the initiative to kiss him on the lips.

Luo Yichen took the initiative and deepened the kiss until Wu Xinyan was almost out of breath, then he reluctantly let her go.

"Okay, it's getting late, let's go back to bed." Luo Yichen said, picked up Wu Xinyan and walked back to the bedroom.

The next day, Luo Yichen arranged for his assistant to hand over some of his work to the company's vice president, while he stayed home to accompany Wu Xinyan. He turned down all unnecessary social engagements and devoted himself to accompanying Wu Xinyan, eating, walking, chatting, and even watching a prenatal yoga video with her.

"How about it? Do you want to try it?" Luo Yichen asked with a smile, pointing at the pregnant women doing yoga with big bellies in the video.

Wu Xinyan looked at the movements and hesitated, "I...I'm afraid I can't do it well."

"It's okay, I'll do it with you." Luo Yichen said, having already spread a yoga mat on the ground, "Come, let's try it together."

Wu Xinyan looked at Luo Yichen's serious expression, and her heart warmed. She nodded and walked to the yoga mat with him...

Luo Yichen supported Wu Xinyan, and the two of them clumsily imitated the movements in the video. At first, they were a little confused, and their movements were stiff and funny, which made Wu Xinyan giggle.

"You look so beautiful when you smile." Luo Yichen looked at Wu Xinyan's bright smile, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

"It's all your fault. Your actions are so funny." Wu Xinyan gave him a reproachful look, but couldn't help laughing again.

Amidst laughter, the two gradually found their rhythm and their movements became more coordinated. Luo Yichen kept an eye on Wu Xinyan's condition, asking her from time to time if she felt uncomfortable and patiently helping her adjust her posture.

After doing yoga, both of them felt refreshed. Luo Yichen thoughtfully prepared fresh juice for Wu Xinyan and watched her drink it with a doting look in his eyes.

"Yichen, thank you." Wu Xinyan leaned in Luo Yichen's arms and said softly, "It's great to have you by my side."

"Silly girl, we are husband and wife, why are you saying these things?" Luo Yichen gently stroked her hair, "Your happiness is my greatest happiness."

A few days later, Wu Xinyan, accompanied by Luo Yichen and nanny Wang, came to the hospital for a prenatal check-up.

"Congratulations, Mr. Luo and Mrs. Luo. Both babies are developing well and are very healthy." Dr. Sun said with a smile as he looked at the examination report in his hand.

"Really? That's great!" Wu Xinyan's face was filled with a happy smile, and she stroked her belly with gentle eyes.

"However..." Doctor Sun paused, his eyes falling on Wu Xinyan's slightly pale face, "Mrs. Luo's physical condition is a little weak. It may be because she is pregnant with twins and her nutrition is not enough."

"Then what should I do?" Wu Xinyan's heart tightened and she asked worriedly.

"I'll prescribe some nutritional supplements for you. Also, you need to pay attention to your diet and eat more high-protein and high-vitamin foods," Dr. Sun instructed patiently. "Also, make sure you get enough sleep and rest, and avoid overexertion."

"I understand. Thank you, Dr. Sun." Wu Xinyan nodded seriously.

Wu Xinyan left the hospital feeling heavy-hearted. She knew she had to take better care of herself for the sake of her unborn child. Yet, a strange feeling of unease crept into her.

After returning home, Nanny Wang was sorting the mailbox when she suddenly exclaimed, "Madam, you received another anonymous letter!"