Zheng Wei still held Shen Xiaoyan's other hand and said, "You don't need to try. I'm not drunk to that point yet."
Seeing that he could still speak relatively steadily, Shen Xiaoyan's worry lessened. She reached out for a bowl of warm water and gestured for Zheng Wei to drink it.
"Xiaoyan, I want to take a bath," Zheng Wei said, leaning on the bed to stand up. Although he could speak reasonably well, Shen Xiaoyan found that he truly couldn't walk steadily.
She nodded and quickly went to the bathroom to fill the tub. After preparing everything, she helped Zheng Wei inside.
They were husband and wife, so there was no need for shyness. Shen Xiaoyan undressed Zheng Wei and directly placed him in the bathtub.
Because Zheng Wei was very tall, the bathtub at home had been built exceptionally large.
"Can you manage by yourself?" Shen Xiaoyan lowered her head and wrote a few words, then showed them to Zheng Wei.
Zheng Wei squinted his eyes and slowly shook his head under Shen Xiaoyan's gaze.
Shen Xiaoyan wasn't too surprised by this outcome. She nodded and sat aside to help. However, Zheng Wei didn't seem to want her help. As Shen Xiaoyan sat down, water suddenly splashed, and she was pulled in with great force.
Shen Xiaoyan instinctively wanted to cry out, but her throat felt too uncomfortable. She could only cover her mouth.
"Xiaoyan, he said he wants to snatch you away and have you give him a daughter," Zheng Wei said, hugging Shen Xiaoyan and resting his head on her shoulder, his voice murmuring.
It was only at this moment that Shen Xiaoyan truly understood what Lu Taobao had meant earlier. Zheng Wei's voice was filled with insecurity, and his arms were trembling slightly. Shen Xiaoyan felt as if he were clinging to the last piece of driftwood in the water.
Shen Xiaoyan couldn't speak, so she could only embrace him in the simplest way.
Zheng Wei held Shen Xiaoyan tightly and moved his lips toward her ear.
...
Late at night.
On the balcony of the master bedroom, beyond the floor-to-ceiling window, the woman on the bed had already fallen asleep from exhaustion.
He stood on the balcony wearing a black bathrobe, his expression not showing fatigue but a hint of a headache, which he tried to relieve by pinching his brow.
When Shen Xiaoyan brought him back in the afternoon, he had started to torment Shen Xiaoyan from then on. Even though he was drunk, he seemed to be able to torment her even more than usual. This torment continued until evening.
He turned and closed the window tighter before lighting a cigarette.
He had been so unrestrained today, but he hadn't taken any precautions. Although he knew her body might not conceive easily in a short period, he still felt an overwhelming urge to indulge today. He was desperately eager for a child that belonged to both of them, as if this were the only way to prove she wouldn't leave him.
No, he would always lose her. If it hadn't been for his earlier opportunity than Sima Han, Shen Xiaoyan would likely be Sima Han's woman by now.
After drinking for a long time, he couldn't hold on much longer. After washing off the smell of smoke from his body, he held his beloved woman and fell asleep.
...
The two slept until noon the next day.
When Shen Xiaoyan woke up, her legs were still weak and hadn't recovered. As for Zheng Wei, he was well-rested and very refreshed.
After Shen Xiaoyan got dressed, Zheng Wei reached out and hugged her. He was like he had been yesterday, burying his head in Shen Xiaoyan's shoulder and murmuring, "Xiaoyan, I didn't take any precautions during those times yesterday. I know your body isn't easily fertile, but who knows? If we have a child, will we keep it, okay?"
Shen Xiaoyan wasn't too surprised by Zheng Wei bringing up the topic of children. When he was drunk yesterday, he had also mentioned Sima Han and the topic of children.
Shen Xiaoyan didn't reject the idea of having a child; in fact, she looked forward to it. Her family relationships were distant, and she truly desired a stable home. However... her body was a bit cold, and she wasn't sure if she could conceive successfully.
Seeing Shen Xiaoyan nod, Zheng Wei was instantly overjoyed. He hugged Shen Xiaoyan and childishly spun around with her.
Shen Xiaoyan felt dizzy from his spinning, but the smile on her face was genuine.
...
The two spent the entire day in their room. Na Gu pretended to be unaware of this. When they came downstairs, she immediately brought out the prepared meal.
"Young Master Zheng, the hospital called. It seems to be for Xiaoyan's acupuncture treatment." Since they usually went for acupuncture in the morning and had slept in today, the hospital had called.
"En, we'll go after eating!" Zheng Wei replied. Then, he started staring at Shen Xiaoyan. Shen Xiaoyan looked at him in confusion, and he smiled at her, a silly grin. His gaze made even Na Gu blush.
"I forgot to bring you preserved meat. We'll detour there this afternoon when we go home," Zheng Wei said, remembering the meat he had promised Shen Xiaoyan when he saw the table full of food.
"Na Gu, please try to cook lighter dishes for me from now on," Zheng Wei instructed Na Gu.
Na Gu was a little confused: "Young Master Zheng, are you going vegetarian?"
Zheng Wei: "I plan to have a child, and greasy food isn't good."
Shen Xiaoyan & Na Gu: "..."
Saying they wanted a child so openly... he was truly thick-skinned, Shen Xiaoyan thought.
Hearing Zheng Wei say this to Na Gu, Shen Xiaoyan felt like burying her head in her bowl.
Na Gu was very happy to hear this news. She nodded repeatedly: "Oh my, I even learned about it! Don't worry, I'll make sure you eat delicious and healthy meals from now on! Ah, you're finally planning to have a child. It will be lively to have a child at home. If Young Madam knew..."
"Na Gu, don't tell my mother yet. Xiaoyan's body needs rest, and my body isn't in good condition either, otherwise, I wouldn't ask you to help adjust the dishes." Na Gu often helped Shen Xiaoyan with her herbal medicine and naturally knew that Shen Xiaoyan's body needed rest. However, she hadn't heard that Zheng Wei's body also had problems.
"I've been working overtime and traveling abroad frequently. When I returned, I didn't have time to adjust to the time difference, and the hospital found many minor issues during the check-up," Zheng Wei explained briefly.
Most of what he said was true, except for the "minor issues." But Na Gu didn't know that. Upon hearing this, Na Gu looked at the young couple very seriously and said, "Then I must supervise both of you closely. Young Master Zheng, while your career is important, your health is even more so. If you continue to travel so frequently after having a child, the child might not see their father much, just like when you were young, Young Master Zheng."
"Yes, so I'll trouble Na Gu from now on." Zheng Wei now spoke to Na Gu very gently.
Seeing him like this, Shen Xiaoyan felt a warmth in her heart. His saying this to Na Gu was mainly for her sake. He didn't want her to bear the pressure of those words alone, so he said his body also had problems. This way, when it came to children, they could share the pressure from their elders together.
"Oh, it's no trouble at all. I can help you take care of the child in the future!" Na Gu smiled, her wrinkles showing on her face.
Thinking of a little one belonging to both of them, the tenderness in Zheng Wei's eyes could melt ice and snow.
...
In the afternoon, when she went for acupuncture, Shen Xiaoyan wrote down the burning sensation she felt when she got agitated and showed it to Sima Han. However, apart from that, she maintained a distance from Sima Han and was more intimate with Zheng Wei.
Sima Han glanced at the two of them sitting close together. His expression showed nothing unusual, as if he hadn't understood anything.
It was Zheng Wei who couldn't even be bothered to pretend anymore. He and Sima Han were natural enemies.
It was only regarding Shen Xiaoyan's safety that they had reached a consensus. They could hurt each other, but they would absolutely not harm Shen Xiaoyan.
"I'll bring her here on time tomorrow," Zheng Wei said to Sima Han as they left.
Sima Han responded with a sound. Zheng Wei was already leading Shen Xiaoyan away. Through the doorway, Sima Han could still hear Zheng Wei's low and gentle voice: "Now we can go buy preserved meat!"
At that time, when Sima Han was preparing to give Shen Xiaoyan acupuncture, he had said that her condition would likely recover in about two months. However, when two months passed, Shen Xiaoyan's voice, apart from being uncomfortable, still couldn't speak.
In the walk-in closet, the renowned CEO Zheng was personally packing a suitcase. Oh, and he was also packing for his wife.
He didn't pack their clothes into separate suitcases; instead, he put all their clothes together, making it seem as though they were very intimate.
Just then, the sound of slippers could be heard from outside. As Zheng Wei was about to speak, a piece of paper with writing on it appeared before him: "How should I speak when I give my speech?"
Speaking of speeches, this was related to news they had just received yesterday. Just yesterday, the list of winners for the design competition in Frankfurt was announced, and Shen Xiaoyan was prominently featured. However, the award ceremony was scheduled very soon, so they had already started preparing their luggage today.
"Shall I go up with you? How about that?" Since Zheng Wei had already started packing, he naturally intended to go with her. Not to mention that Shen Xiaoyan's voice hadn't recovered yet; even if it had, he wouldn't feel at ease letting Shen Xiaoyan travel abroad alone.
Although Shen Xiaoyan found it a bit strange, there seemed to be no other way. Moreover, she actually felt very secure with Zheng Wei by her side.
Seeing her nod, Zheng Wei smiled and then turned back to pack their personal belongings. Seeing him holding her underwear, Shen Xiaoyan instinctively turned and walked out.
A month had passed since that drunken incident. In this month, Shen Xiaoyan couldn't quite tell if he wanted a child or was just satisfying himself. In any case, they hadn't taken any precautions, and he had become even more insistent on tormenting her.
...
Zheng Wei took on the role of the household's little helper. After he had packed their belongings, they set off for the airport. On the way, Shen Xiaoyan kept watching videos of two dogs on her phone. Zheng Wei put his arm around her shoulder and comforted her, "When I travel on business, do you also spend your time looking at my photos like this?"
Obviously, CEO Zheng was speaking sarcastically. He now wasn't sure if bringing back two dogs was the right thing to do, because Shen Xiaoyan clearly couldn't bear to part with them. Na Gu was now solely attending to them, and with delicious food and fun toys, who knew if she would even remember Shen Xiaoyan.
Shen Xiaoyan could hear the complaint in his words. She chuckled, turned her head, and met Zheng Wei's incredibly handsome face. She couldn't resist and leaned forward to kiss him, then quickly pulled back.
"If you're going to kiss me, why be so secretive?" Zheng Wei grabbed the back of her head... The two completely ignored Assistant Hou, who was driving them.