When Gao Yi first started, Lei Dongyi was already 1.9 meters tall, his build very similar to Qin Shen's in front of her.
That year, the school organized a picnic, and Ge Er ate something that disagreed with her. On the bus ride home, she couldn't help but feel like she was going to throw up.
Lei Dongyi, just like him, had suddenly taken off his jacket and spread it in front of her.
It had only been a month since the start of Gao Yi, and Ge Er wasn't familiar with Lei Dongyi. They hadn't spoken a word.
But because of that incident, Ge Er developed a deep sense of gratitude towards him.
From then on, she started paying attention to him, discovering many shining qualities about him, and her heart secretly fell for him.
Lost in thought for a moment, she forcefully pulled her mind back.
She scoffed at herself inwardly.
Zhan Jing Ge, oh Zhan Jing Ge, you're something else. Your husband just passed away, you're carrying his child, and yet you dare to reminisce about a third man in front of a second man. You're truly not well.
Seeing Qin Shen looking at her with concern, waiting for a reply, Ge Er spoke, even though her throat hurt.
"I'm fine, I'm not sick. Don't worry unnecessarily."
Although Qin Shen was two years younger than her, unmarried, and without a girlfriend, he wasn't a fool.
He instantly understood the other meaning behind her words.
Since she wasn't sick, and she was throwing up like this, it must mean she was pregnant.
Although it was great news, and he already knew she had a boyfriend, Qin Shen couldn't help but feel a pang of loss upon truly knowing she was pregnant.
He stared at her for two seconds, at a loss for what to say.
"Is that so? Congratulations. How far along are you?"
"Do you know if it's a boy or a girl? Your brother-in-law must be very happy. I didn't expect you to be married and have a child so young. If only I had met you sooner."
His admiration for Ge Er was too obvious.
Although being admired by a young, handsome guy was a happy thing, Ge Er couldn't feel happy at such a time.
A man's confession was a burden to her.
Having lost her beloved, but with a child, she would likely focus all her attention on the child in the future and no longer want to talk about feelings with anyone.
Upon hearing him, she closed her eyes, chuckled twice, and slowly stood up by propping herself on her arms.
"Kid, even if you had met me sooner, there could never be anything between us. I don't like younger men, so don't say things like that in the future."
"If you really want to get married and have children, find a girl your own age and pursue her properly."
After speaking, she stepped forward and patted Qin Shen's shoulder.
"Thank you for your help, I'm sorry for dirtying your trash can. I'll return it to you another day. I'm leaving now."
Back home, as she pushed open the door, she was hit by a strong smell of chicken soup. Ge Er's slightly recovered sense of smell was stimulated again, and she frowned with annoyance.
Hearing the door open, Aunt Zhang, wearing an apron, rushed out from the kitchen.
Seeing her changing her shoes, she eagerly went to greet her.
"You're back. The chicken soup has been simmering for over an hour, it's ready. You must be hungry, I'll serve it for you right away."
"What do you want to eat as a staple? Noodles? Or rice?"
Ge Er listlessly changed into her slippers, handed her bag to Aunt Zhang, and walked towards her room.
"I won't eat, I'm not hungry, I don't feel well. You can leave after you've made it, tell me when I feel like eating. I'm going to sleep for a bit."
She had been feeling so listless lately, a stark contrast to her usual energetic self.
Not only was Jiang Nan Fang worried, but Aunt Zhang, who had watched her grow up, was also concerned.
She couldn't help but follow behind her, trying to persuade her, "How can you not eat? Your condition is special now, if you don't get enough nutrition, the baby won't develop properly."
"Ge Er, be good, you have to eat a little. I haven't added any miscellaneous things, the soup is very light. It's okay if you don't eat the main course, but at least drink some before you sleep."
The most common thing Ge Er had been hearing lately was everyone advising her to relax, not to overthink, and to eat and drink well.
Although everyone meant well, hearing it repeatedly made her feel tired, useless, annoyed, and resistant.
She was an adult, did she not understand such basic principles?
She understood, but her mood just wouldn't improve, and she couldn't help it!
She was very annoyed and didn't want to hear anyone speak. She just wanted to be alone.
Just as she was about to turn around and tell Aunt Zhang not to persuade her anymore and to just leave, the doorbell rang.
Aunt Zhang hurried to the door, and on the surveillance screen was Qin Shen's young face.
"It's me. Sister."
Sister?
Aunt Zhang turned to look at Ge Er.
Although Ge Er was annoyed, Qin Shen had just helped her, so it wouldn't be right to turn him away.
"Let him in."
The door opened, and Qin Shen entered with a food box.
Aunt Zhang knew from a glance that he was a live-in housekeeper. He nodded to her and then explained to Ge Er.
"I saw you throwing up quite a bit earlier, so you probably don't have an appetite. I happened to make some Cantonese dim sum at noon, it's very light and made specifically for pregnant women at the request of fans. Here, try some."
"If it suits your taste, eat more. If not, just throw it away. I can't eat that much by myself anyway."
Aunt Zhang opened the lid of the food box and took a look.
A food blogger is indeed a food blogger. The presentation of his food was comparable to a five-star restaurant, so beautiful!
"Young man, you made this? That's amazing, Auntie can't do that."
"Oh my, this doesn't look like food, it's practically a work of art! Ge Er, should I warm it up for you?"
Qin Shen smiled happily when he was praised, and then playfully acted spoiled towards Ge Er.
"Just heat it up slightly in the microwave and it's ready to eat. Considering I brought it all the way to your home, Sister, please try it."
Ge Er knew that if she didn't eat dinner today, Aunt Zhang would nag endlessly, and she would also have to report back to Jiang Nan Fang.
Instead of letting so many people worry and listening to their nagging, it would be better to endure the nausea and eat a couple of bites.
Once she had fooled everyone, she would have some peace.
She patiently walked back and sat on the sofa with Qin Shen.
Aunt Zhang went to heat the food. Qin Shen looked around the room and didn't see Shang Jincheng's figure, so he couldn't help but ask her.
"Has your brother-in-law not finished work yet? He must be working very hard. Does he often work overtime?"
Since they met today, he had asked about Shang Jincheng several times.
Ge Er didn't want to answer, she glanced at him.
"Why are you so concerned about him? Are you secretly in love with him?"
Qin Shen was surprised that she could still joke with such a bad complexion. He froze for two seconds and then burst into laughter.
"You still have the energy to joke? Then I'm relieved."
"He's just concerned about you, worried that your brother-in-law doesn't have time to dote on you while you're pregnant, which is quite pitiable."
Ge Er felt that his words were quite "green tea," with a hint of slyness and a tendency to sow discord.
But Qin Shen was good-looking, and if he were to be called "green tea," he would be a high-level, likable "green tea."
She wasn't annoyed with him and reached out to pinch his "green tea" face.
"My husband and I are very good. I'm happy to have his child whether he accompanies me or not. You don't need to say such nonsense in the future."
"I will eat the food properly, thank you for your kindness. But you don't need to send anything home anymore, lest my husband gets jealous."
"Alright, you should go back. I'll introduce you to a girlfriend another day."