[143] The Stunt Wire Rig Went Out of Control

“What's wrong, Yaoyao? Is your stomach upset again?”

Four pairs of eyes immediately turned toward the table.

Wen Yao placed Qin You’s hand on her belly. “It’s nothing. The baby just kicked me a moment ago.”

Though Qin You wasn’t particularly fond of Wen Yao, being a first-time father stirred a genuine feeling in his heart for the unborn child.

He leaned closer. “The baby can move now?”

“Yes, lately he’s been greeting me all the time,” Wen Yao said with a squinting smile, occasionally casting a proud glance at Wen Shuang.

Wen Shuang pretended not to notice.

Aunt Chun was excited: “That means my grandson is healthy. Yaoyao, you need to take extra care of yourself and eat more. You’re not alone anymore.”

Wen Yao suddenly paused, her expression faltering, then quickly smiled again and hugged Qin You’s arm. “I know, Mom. I’m especially careful now. Qin Ge is very good to me, too.”

She looked at Wen Shuang and asked curiously, “By the way, Sister, where’s Officer Ji? I haven’t seen him in a long time, but he’s been appearing quite often in the news lately!”

Wen Shuang understood the hint in Wen Yao’s words. “He’s busy with work and hasn’t had time to come by.”

“Oh, so it's work. I thought maybe there was trouble in their relationship.” Wen Yao leaned close to Qin You. “Qin Ge, didn’t your little uncle date the big star Jiang Ning before?”

Qin You’s gaze clouded. He looked deeply at Wen Shuang. “They did, but that’s all in the past.”

“Sister, Officer Ji is a once-in-a-lifetime good man. You really need to hold on tight!” Wen Fanhai scolded sharply, “Why bring this up? Just eat your meal.”

After dinner, Wen Yao didn’t forget to show off her belly to Wen Shuang. Soon she would rightfully marry into the Qin family. Seeing Wen Shuang wavering in her own feelings, she felt an unspeakable satisfaction.

“Sister, everyone in the Qin family treats me well now. They cherish me and the child I’m carrying. I’ve never been happier!” Wen Yao beamed.

Wen Shuang replied coolly, “I’ve heard that the unhappiest people are the ones who boast loudest about their happiness. Wen Yao, I hope you truly are as happy as you say.”

Wen Yao stiffened but forced a smile. “Of course. I will definitely be happier than you in the end.”

In truth, her days at the Qin household were far from easy.

Madam Qin disliked her, imposing countless rules, making a pregnant woman scrub floors and cook for the entire family daily.

At night, when Wen Yao complained to Qin You, he was tired from work and found her tears bothersome, often ignoring her.

Wen Yao gritted her teeth, forcing herself to endure and trying every way to win her mother-in-law’s favor.

As long as she gave birth to a boy, the Qin family would have to treat her well, even if only for the child’s sake.

She just had to get through this period.

Qin You wanted to speak with Wen Shuang, but Wen Yao watched him too closely, never letting him approach. Wen Shuang was happy to enjoy the quiet and left shortly after dinner.

Aunt Chun sighed, “This Shuang Shuang has been seeing Officer Ji for over half a year now, but nothing’s settled yet. Maybe the Ji family doesn’t approve of her?”

Wen Fanhai snapped coldly, “What do you mean by they don’t approve? It’s whether they’re worthy of marrying her! Stop talking nonsense and wash the dishes after dinner.”

Aunt Chun grudgingly went to do the dishes.

...

When Ji Shen returned home that evening, no one was there.

Normally, Wen Shuang would have been home by then, and the aroma of dinner would fill the house.

He later learned that Wen Shuang had gone to the Wen family for dinner.

“Why didn’t you tell me you were going home today? I wasn’t that busy,” Ji Shen said, stepping out in his pajamas.

Wen Shuang took off her thick down jacket and hung it aside. “I thought you were busy lately, so I didn’t tell you.”

“You could have asked me in advance.”

“I didn’t want to disturb you,” Wen Shuang said softly.

Ji Shen frowned.

It wasn’t sensitivity. After the hospital incident, Wen Shuang’s attitude toward him seemed cooler, and a subtle barrier had suddenly appeared between them.

They had already talked about it when he came back.

“Are you still upset about the hospital? I explained to you…”

Wen Shuang turned her head. “Shen Ge, I’m not.”

Her tone was still mild and gentle.

Ji Shen’s words caught in his throat halfway.

He changed the subject. “Is your stomach feeling better?”

Wen Shuang had recently been to the gastroenterology department and learned that her stomach bloating was due to irregular meals.

The symptoms were similar to early pregnancy.

They had misunderstood each other and had some unpleasant moments.

“It’s much better now. I’m taking my medicine and eating on time.”

Wen Shuang went into the bathroom to shower.

She usually spent about two hours each evening on various skincare routines in the bathroom.

Tonight, she was tired and went to bed early.

When Ji Shen came over, Wen Shuang was already asleep. Though he still felt desire, seeing her peaceful face made him lower his hand.

In the end, he only gently kissed her forehead.

He sighed deeply.

Unbeknownst to him, as he turned away to sleep, Wen Shuang’s eyelashes twitched fiercely twice.

Then Ji Shen plunged back into his busy life.

At noon, Xiao Zhang suddenly remarked, “Hey, it’s been a long time since we had a meal cooked by the madam. Captain Ji, did you make her angry again recently?”

Ji Shen looked up sharply.

Lately, they hadn’t fought or had cold wars; things were indifferent.

“No fight. Don’t talk nonsense.”

“Definitely a fight!” Xiao Zhang rubbed his nose. “When you two were close, madam would visit often. It’s been over half a month now.”

Wen Shuang had been busy rehearsing a dance drama.

The troupe had assigned her more parts—not only “Wang Zhaojun Outsiders” but also a new piece, “Water Moon and Luo Shen.”

Whenever she had free time, she was in rehearsal.

During the afternoon rehearsal of “Water Moon and Luo Shen,” her dance was technically challenging. She needed to be suspended by wires and slowly descend.

“Ready?”

She had flown three times already but felt she hadn’t given her best. With the performance scheduled for tomorrow night, she wanted to be perfect.

Wen Shuang gave an OK sign.

She began to soar, waving her sleeves gracefully.

If not for the wire around her waist, everyone watching would have thought she was a fairy about to ride the wind away.

Just as she was about to land, the wire suddenly slackened!

Wen Shuang plummeted sharply!

The author’s note:

The two will break up soon. The second male lead will appear shortly!

It’s been busy lately, so updates come at night. Sorry, my dears!