Chapter 101 Listen to Me
Yu Li's first reaction was embarrassment, and she wanted to withdraw her hand.
But then I felt that I couldn't always be so timid in front of Qi Chenyan.
Otherwise, wouldn't their status in the family be in jeopardy?
So this time, instead of withdrawing her hand, she replied confidently, "It's alright."
Qi Chenyan took her hand and guided it to his abs.
Beneath his palm, the smooth lines of his skin accentuated his excellent physique.
"This position feels better."
Then--
Sorry, she chickened out again!
She has let down the nickname she once gave herself, "the lecherous woman"!
When Grandma saw Qi Chenyan return looking refreshed, Yu Li's cheeks were already as red as the morning sun.
"Lili, why did it take you so long to do laundry? Were you secretly scrolling through your phone and slacking off again?"
do the laundry?
Yu Li glanced at Qi Chenyan, who seemed completely unconcerned and nodded at her.
It seems this is the excuse the other party gave her.
"No one knows me better than my grandma. As you know, these short videos are addictive once you start watching them, I guarantee it."
As she spoke, Yu Li held up three fingers and solemnly swore, "I definitely won't change next time."
Grandma tapped her forehead with her chopsticks. "You've let Xiao Yan do all the work. Let's see if he gets angry."
Qi Chenyan set out the bowls and chopsticks for Yu Li, and following his grandmother's lead, said, "Li Li has been traveling all day and must be tired. Let her rest for a while. As a man, it's only right that I do more work."
Yu Li said matter-of-factly, "That's right, that's right. I came to bring you a helper, Grandma. Is it working well for you?"
"Not bad, not bad. Xiao Yan has a bright future. He must be just as hardworking at home, never letting Lili lift a finger, right?"
While Grandma seemed to be speaking up for Qi Chenyan, she was actually elevating him and giving him the illusion that men would only be liked by their elders if they did more work.
Then, in a very casual and unintentional tone, he asked this crucial question.
"Grandma, don't worry. We have two housekeepers at home. One is to clean and tidy up, and the other is to take care of Lili's daily life."
"I often have to travel for work and don't spend much time at home, but as long as I'm home, I will never let Lili get tired."
Grandma was a little dumbfounded. "Two, two housekeepers? It seems that although Xiao Yan's job is a bit busy, he does earn a lot of money. It's enough to support a small family. It's quite good."
"When you have some free time, I'll invite you to stay at my home in Beijing for a couple more days. What do you think?"
Yu Li looked at Qi Chenyan with some surprise.
Apart from him, everyone else in the Qi family lived in the old house.
Qi Chenyan moved out early on and lives alone, which suggests that he doesn't like being with many people and prefers a quiet environment.
Besides, young people nowadays generally don't like living with the elderly.
Although it was only a short stay, it was enough to reveal Qi Chenyan's filial piety.
Grandma was delighted to hear this. "I'm old, so I'll just stay here and enjoy my retirement. I won't bother you young people with your romantic time."
"How could that be? If you could come and stay for a while, Lili would be very happy. After all, she has been talking about you. I'm just worried that you're used to the leisurely life in the small town and won't be used to the oppressive atmosphere of the city."
As he spoke, Qi Chenyan slowly and methodically served his grandmother a bowl of chicken soup, then served Yu Li a bowl, and finally served himself.
Grandma beamed with joy and kept saying "good."
Yu Li had been craving her grandmother's chicken soup for a long time.
She picked it up and smelled it.
But the smell of chicken soup, which usually made her mouth water, now made her feel nauseous.
She struggled to hold it in, almost vomiting.
But after smelling the disgusting aroma, Yu Li instantly lost her appetite and awkwardly put the bowl down.
"Lili, don't you love chicken soup the most? Why don't you try some?"
The grandmother sitting opposite her wondered why Yu Li picked up the bowl but put it down without taking a sip.
To avoid arousing her grandmother's suspicion, Yu Li could only endure the nausea and drink a spoonful.
She originally thought she could hold back and even wanted to say a compliment.
But before the words of praise could be uttered, a wave of nausea rushed into her mouth.
She couldn't hold it in and vomited.
She covered her mouth, turned around, and ran to the bathroom.
Qi Chenyan's smile vanished instantly, and he put down his chopsticks and chased after him.
This time, Qi Chenyan didn't knock on the door from the outside, but went straight in.
"Why are you feeling so nauseous this time? Shall I have Tan Mo come over and take a look?"
I already threw up once today, and now I'm throwing up again.
Yu Li shook her head. She wanted to speak, but waves of nausea made her only able to vomit.
Qi Chenyan supported her waist and patted her back gently to make her feel better.
Grandma was outside at that moment, and she knocked on the door worriedly, asking, "Lili, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Should we take you to the clinic?"
There are no large hospitals in the town, only basic clinics, which can only treat the most basic illnesses.
After the nausea subsided, Yu Li felt a bit exhausted and leaned almost half of herself against Qi Chenyan's chest.
Qi Chenyan first touched her forehead, then took her hand and, as before, massaged the acupoints on her hand to relieve Yu Li's nausea.
Are you still feeling very uncomfortable?
Yu Li shook her head slightly. "It feels much better after throwing up, but I threw up everything I ate before, so there's nothing left in my stomach. It was just stomach acid. It's so strange, why do I still feel like throwing up?"
"I read in a book that this is how morning sickness is. Even if you haven't eaten anything, you can still feel nauseous if you smell an unpleasant odor, or even if you don't smell anything at all."
“You can’t go on like this. You’ve already vomited twice today and can’t eat anything. I’ll have Tan Mo come over. You need to get some glucose on an IV drip, otherwise you won’t get enough nutrition.”
Yu Li wanted to say that she had only missed one meal, and it was nothing serious.
But when it came to matters concerning her safety, Qi Chenyan lost his usual easygoing and approachable demeanor, instead reverting to his usual assertive manner.
"Yu Li, this time you have to listen to me. You're not alone now, and this is for the good of the baby in your belly, okay?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Li unconsciously touched her lower abdomen.
It's not even been three months yet, and my belly isn't showing.
But perhaps due to the effects of pregnancy hormones, Yu Li didn't dare to gamble with her child, so she remained silent in response to Qi Chenyan's words.
Seeing that she had stopped vomiting, Qi Chenyan bent down and picked her up.
Yu Li instinctively hugged the back of his neck. "I'm fine, I can walk by myself."
"Lili, now you have to listen to me."
After all, her stomach was empty from vomiting, and she was still a little nauseous. Yu Li was unusually not energetic anymore, but rather listless, and she leaned her head against Qi Chenyan's chest.
When Grandma saw Qi Chenyan carrying Yu Li out, and noticed that Yu Li's face was a little pale, she immediately became anxious.
"Xiao Yan, what's wrong? What's wrong with Lili?"
Yu Li looked up and said, "Grandma, don't worry, it's just morning sickness. It'll be fine after a while."
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