Chapter 963: Chapter 963: Pregnant
“Great-grandfather, the family’s affairs are so busy, so I’m late coming today,” Chen Yuxin said apologetically. Facing his most beloved granddaughter, even Chen Yaogzu showed a doting expression.
“Xinxin taking on the family’s heavy responsibilities at such a young age is truly not easy. The fact that you ca makes very pleased,” Chen Yaogzu said casually. During this reunion, Ye Shikai couldn’t really join in, as this was the Chen family’s private matters; he just needed to be an attentive listener.
“As a mber of the Chen family, it’s natural to step up,” Chen Yuxin replied confidently.
The two talked for over an hour, while Ye Shikai silently sat beside them, thinking Chen Yaogzu might have sothing to say to him too, yet not a single word was ntioned.
“How has Young Ye been lately?” As they spoke, Chen Yaogzu suddenly shifted the topic to Ye Shikai. This was a “surprise attack” indeed.
“Ah, quite good actually, just a bit busy, everything else is fine,” Ye Shikai replied with a rather “simple yet honest” answer.
“As a man, it is natural to bear many responsibilities. I have heard about Young Ye’s matters from Xinxin. Without any family background, you built everything from scratch and have achieved your current success. You are even more outstanding than Xinxin.” Chen Yaogzu’s evaluation of Ye Shikai was high. Chen Yuxin managed the Chen family proficiently at just in her twenties, truly a genius. In all honesty, Ye Shikai deed himself inferior to Chen Yuxin; he had no talent in business. The expansion of Netherworld Palace’s business was largely the efforts of Ghost and Jeddon.
As for Ye Shikai, he boldly played the role of a carefree shopkeeper.
“Having the ability to lead others is a skill too. Those who achieve great deeds need not be masters of everything, but can lead individuals who are masterful in everything.” Ye Shikai understood Chen Yaogzu’s point; historically, emperors were not necessarily adept generals, but certainly had the ability to lead them. Liu Bang was precisely such a person.
“I am grateful for your praise, senior,” Ye Shikai replied respectfully.
By noonti, Ye Shikai voluntarily “offered to help,” accompanying Chen Yuxin to cook outside and prepare a al for Chen Yaogzu. Actually, with Chen Yaogzu’s current cultivation level, he could entirely live without eating, yet he delightedly accepted.
“Xinxin, stay back a mont. I have so words for you,” Chen Yaogzu suddenly spoke before leaving the cave, retaining Chen Yuxin. Ye Shikai realized the grandfather and granddaughter were to discuss private matters, thus it was sensible for him not to stay.
“Xinxin, I’ll be waiting for you at the entrance.”
Inside the cave.
“Xinxin, how are things between you and Young Ye currently?” once Ye Shikai had left, Chen Yaogzu asked directly.
“Why is Great-grandfather asking about this?”
“You are pregnant, it’s with him, isn’t it?” Chen Yaogzu astonishingly stated, and as soon as the words were spoken, Chen Yuxin kneeled before him with a “thud.”
“I have brought disgrace to the family, please punish , Great-grandfather.”
“What is this all about, hurry and get up.” Chen Yaogzu tenderly raised her to her feet. If Ye Shikai were here, he would definitely be shocked; it was mind-blowing that Chen Yuxin was pregnant, and of course, the father was him.
If Chen Yuxin had a child, then what should Su Qingyu do? How would Ye Shikai choose?
“Seems like you’re destined to be ‘bound’ with Young Ye for life,” Chen Yaogzu sighed, speaking lightly. He had refrained from worldly affairs for years, concentrating on cultivation, yet with Chen Yuxin’s pregnancy, he couldn’t ignore it, as she was the Chen family’s descendant. However, concerning this matter, he feared he couldn’t interfere.
“Great-grandfather, I know this is wrong.” No matter what, Chen Yuxin couldn’t deceive herself. Ye Shikai married Su Qingyu first, and she beca pregnant later. Ye Shikai was indeed responsible, but she was too. According to Huaxia tradition, it’s extrely disgraceful for a woman to be pregnant before marriage. If she could get married because of the child, it would be ideal, but… Ye Shikai already had a family.
This is likely why Chen Yuxin kept it a secret from Ye Shikai. If he knew, he would surely be devastated.
“Regarding the child, you should talk to Young Ye yourself. I believe, since he’s a man, he won’t ignore it.”
Chen Yuxin wiped away the tears from her eyes, gathered her emotions, and gently caressed her abdon. A child is a significant matter for a woman, but why wouldn’t it be for a man as well? What choice will Ye Shikai make once he knows?
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“Xinxin, why are your eyes reddened? Did senior scold you?” After waiting outside for quite so ti, Ye Shikai was rather curious and also keenly noticed that Chen Yuxin seed to have cried.
“I’m fine.” Chen Yuxin shifted the topic. The two set up a simple “kitchen” outside, being a remote mountain area. Fortunately, Ye Shikai prepared equipnt and many ingredients in his Storage Ring in advance.
Ye Shikai took out knives and so at, seasoned by experience, and began cooking. If they could eat snake at in the wild, now with equipnt and ingredients, making a good al was quite easy.
“I rember you used to love shredded potatoes the most, Xinxin. I’ll make them for you now.” Ye Shikai picked up a potato, peeled, washed, and with fluid knife movents, shredded it into a plate of shredded potatoes.
“Kai, why don’t I help you out.” Chen Yuxin offered to assist but was persuaded away by Ye Shikai. Born into a distinguished family, he recalled that she only made bento as a child, and probably never returned to the kitchen afterward, let alone this makeshift stove.
“No need. You just wait by the side; it’ll be ready soon.” Ye Shikai tapped Chen Yuxin’s nose lightly, smiling softly.
“Kai, if one day we’re together again, will you be happy?” Chen Yuxin, seated nearby, seed lost in endless thoughts, suddenly murmured.
This question, how should Ye Shikai respond? Perhaps he would be happy, but how was it possible—Su Qingyu was already his wife, that was an unchangeable fact.
After becoming pregnant, Chen Yuxin’s mindset subtly altered. It’s said that pregnant won tend to overthink, which seems sowhat true, although Ye Shikai hadn’t yet noticed.
“Kai, please don’t abandon ,” unexpectedly, Ye Shikai felt soone hugging him from behind. As he looked back, Chen Yuxin was crying against his back, and he could sense the tears wetting it. What was happening to her? Ye Shikai turned around, comforting her softly.
“Xinxin, what’s wrong with you?”
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