AMBTICBPIB Chapter 54

When Jiang Xu arrived at school, he saw Chu Yi and his boyfriend talking at the school gate.

Chu Yi’s boyfriend was tall and handsome, dressed in a sharp suit. Though Jiang Xu had only met Shen Jin three times, he sensed an extraordinary aura about him. Jiang Xu figured Chu Yi’s boyfriend must be some kind of powerful CEO, a truly remarkable person.

He knew Chu Yi’s boyfriend often drove him to and from school, and their relationship seemed very strong.

From a distance, Jiang Xu saw Shen Jin holding Chu Yi’s backpack. He couldn’t hear what they were saying, but it was clear Shen Jin was trying to persuade Chu Yi about something. Chu Yi shook his head with a smile, while Shen Jin looked at him with a mixture of helplessness and affection.

Chu Yi was currently experiencing severe morning sickness. Concerned about how difficult it would be for him to attend classes, Shen Jin wanted him to take a few days off to rest at home until the nausea subsided. But Chu Yi insisted on going to school, refusing to take a break.

Chu Yi insisted, “I’m really fine. See? I didn’t even throw up this morning. Please let me go to class? I don’t want to take a day off.”

For Chu Yi, going to school was important. He felt much better now, no different from usual. Besides, it was just class—nothing strenuous. Shen Jin didn’t need to be so worried.

Chu Yi looked at Shen Jin with a pleading expression, and Shen Jin’s heart softened instantly. He had no choice but to give in.

Normally, Shen Jin would drop Chu Yi off at the school gate, and Chu Yi would walk in alone. But today, Shen Jin wanted to escort him all the way to the classroom.

That’s when Jiang Xu saw them: Chu Yi was telling Shen Jin that he could go to the classroom himself, that Shen Jin didn’t need to walk him there. He thought Shen Jin was being overly anxious.

After some negotiation, Shen Jin agreed to let Chu Yi have his way. There was no arguing with Chu Yi when he gave him that silent, pleading look.

Shen Jin warned him, “No more playing basketball. No lifting heavy objects. No rushing or running.”

Before, Chu Yi had been reckless, unaware of his condition. Now that he knew he was pregnant, he would naturally be more careful. Looking back, Chu Yi felt a chill of fear at how careless he had been.

Chu Yi nodded obediently. “Mm, I understand. I won’t do anything except attend classes, and I won’t engage in any strenuous activities. I promise.”

Chu Yi’s earnest assurance had its effect, and Shen Jin’s insistence softened.

“Call me if you feel unwell,” Shen Jin said. “I’ll keep my phone with me at all times. I’ll answer no matter when you call.”

“I know,” Chu Yi replied.

“If you can’t call, send a WeChat message. I’ll see it immediately.”

“I understand.”

“There are snacks in your backpack. Eat something if you get hungry.”

Shen Jin’s anxiousness resembled a father sending his child off to kindergarten, filled with worries.

Chu Yi reassured his “nagging father,” “I know.”

With Chu Yi’s repeated assurances, Shen Jin could finally relax.

As Jiang Xu approached, Shen Jin handed Chu Yi his backpack. “Go to class now.”

Chu Yi and Jiang Xu walked into the school grounds together.

A while after entering the school, Chu Yi glanced back and saw Shen Jin still standing in the same spot, watching him. He couldn’t help but smile, wondering if Shen Jin would be this worried every time he came to class.

After two classes, Chu Yi was genuinely feeling a bit hungry. He opened his backpack to find cookies, small bread rolls, and a box of meticulously washed and cut fruit, complete with several small forks. In addition to the snacks, there were also yogurt and milk.

Chu Yi chuckled softly, amused. *He really treats me like a child,* he thought, *preparing so many treats.*

All of this had been prepared by Shen Jin. That morning, Shen Jin had personally washed the fruit, carefully cut it into bite-sized pieces, and packed it into a clean container.

The yogurt and milk in the backpack were also freshly dated, having been produced just yesterday.

As Chu Yi ate the fruit, he paused, took a photo, and sent it to Shen Jin.

Chu Yi: I’m eating the fruit.

Shen Jin replied almost instantly.

Shen Jin: Did you feel unwell this morning?

Chu Yi: No, I didn’t throw up either. The fruit is delicious, so sweet.

Shen Jin: Just tell me if you want anything else.

Jiang Xu noticed Chu Yi eating and found it odd. Chu Yi rarely snacked, yet today he had brought so many treats.

“Wow, when did you start snacking?” Jiang Xu asked.

“I just suddenly felt like eating them,” Chu Yi said, sharing the snacks with Jiang Xu. There were far too many for him to finish alone. Jiang Xu hadn’t been hungry before, but seeing Chu Yi enjoying the snacks so much made him feel a little hungry too.

So the two sat together, munching on snacks and fruit. The fruit was especially delicious, filled with seasonal varieties.

Jiang Xu said, “Oh, right! Remember we planned to go hiking this weekend? Have you packed your gear yet?”

Chu Yi froze. “Hiking?”

Jiang Xu looked at him. “You really don’t remember? We agreed to go hiking this weekend.”

The weather had warmed up, spring was in full bloom, and it was the perfect time for a spring outing.

Lan City had a particularly famous temple, and in spring, the mountain it stood on was breathtakingly beautiful. That’s why Jiang Xu and his friends had planned to hike up the mountain on the weekend and visit the temple along the way.

But Chu Yi had completely forgotten about it.

Chu Yi scratched his head. He knew he couldn’t go now, even if he wanted to. Shen Jin would never allow it.

Feeling apologetic, Chu Yi said, “I probably can’t make it this weekend.”

Jiang Xu looked at him. “Why not?”

“I might have something to do that weekend, so I won’t be able to go,” Chu Yi said.

Chu Yi expected Jiang Xu to ask what he was doing, but he didn’t. He simply replied, “Alright. If you can’t make it, I’ll take in the scenery for you and get you a good luck charm while I’m there.”

At noon, Shen Jin arrived promptly to pick up Chu Yi.

Chu Yi could barely stomach the cafeteria food anymore. Just the strong smell of the dishes made him want to vomit.

So, Uncle Wen personally prepared his lunch.

Even before Chu Yi’s pregnancy, Uncle Wen had always taken great care with his diet, preparing a variety of delicious and nutritious meals daily. Now that Chu Yi was pregnant, Uncle Wen became even more meticulous.

The meals had to be light, flavorful but not overpowering, and both delicious and nutritious.

Uncle Wen even called the suppliers himself, insisting on only the freshest and highest-quality ingredients.

The suppliers were puzzled. They wouldn’t dare send anything less than the best to the villa anyway; these ingredients had always been specially sourced.

But since Uncle Wen had personally called, they took extra care, rigorously selecting each item to meet his exacting standards.

While Uncle Wen prepared the meal, he meticulously selected each ingredient.

Chu Yi was a day student with no place to rest during lunch, so Shen Jin took him to his office.

His office was conveniently located near Lan University. It had a rest area where Chu Yi could eat lunch, nap on the bed, and then return to class.

Chu Yi desperately needed proper rest.

By the time Shen Jin arrived at the office with Chu Yi, the meal had just been delivered.

Opening the lunchbox, they found the food still warm and remarkably lavish—five dishes in total, three meat and two vegetable.

As Shen Jin opened the insulated container, he asked Chu Yi, “Does the smell make you feel nauseous?”

Chu Yi shook his head. “No, it doesn’t.”

Uncle Wen had somehow managed to eliminate any greasy or oily taste. To stimulate Chu Yi’s appetite, he had arranged the dishes beautifully, making them look especially appetizing.

Chu Yi sat on the sofa, watching Shen Jin arrange the dishes before him one by one.

Among them were mantis shrimp, Chu Yi’s favorite.

Chu Yi merely glanced at the shrimp before Shen Jin had already taken off his jacket, rolled up his sleeves, and began peeling them.

After dipping the peeled shrimp in sauce, Shen Jin fed it directly to Chu Yi. This wasn’t the first time Shen Jin had fed Chu Yi shrimp; his movements were natural, and Chu Yi ate just as naturally.

After peeling several shrimp, Chu Yi noticed Shen Jin showed no signs of stopping. “Let’s eat together,” he said.

Shen Jin fed Chu Yi another shrimp. “You eat first. I’ll join you in a bit.”

Watching Chu Yi eat was the most joyful thing for him right now.

Shen Jin only stopped peeling shrimp after he had filled a small plate, then finally began eating himself.

As he ate the shrimp, Chu Yi thought of crabs. “Shen Jin, I want to eat crabs. Can we ask Uncle Wen to make some tomorrow?”

Unexpectedly, Shen Jin firmly refused. “No.”

Chu Yi looked at him, puzzled. Shen Jin explained, “Crabs are cold in nature. You shouldn’t eat them.”

“But I used to eat them all the time,” Chu Yi protested. “Why can’t I have them now?”

Shen Jin glanced at him, his gaze softening as he explained, “Things are different now. You’re pregnant, so you can’t eat these things.”

Chu Yi nodded in understanding, then remembered something else. “Then I can still drive my sports car, right?” He truly loved racing.

“Absolutely not,” Shen Jin said, his tone even more serious. The thought of it still filled him with lingering fear.

The last time he had taken Chu Yi to the club, Chu Yi had already been pregnant. Unaware of this, Shen Jin had let him race for hours and even drift.

Chu Yi didn’t understand. “Racing shouldn’t be a problem, right?”

“Absolutely not,” Shen Jin insisted.

Chu Yi was still hazy, unaware of many things and unclear about what precautions he should take.

He blinked, wondering if he’d have to stay away from the club for a long time. *No eating this, no doing that…*

Seeing his troubled expression, Shen Jin couldn’t help but smile. “Once the baby is born, I’ll do everything you want to do with you.”

“Really?” Chu Yi asked.

“Really,” Shen Jin assured him. “I promise.”

Chu Yi immediately held out his pinky. “Pinky promise!”

After linking pinkies with Shen Jin, Chu Yi finally smiled happily.

“Then… we can’t go hiking either, right?” Chu Yi asked.

Shen Jin wanted to keep Chu Yi by his side at all times. “Absolutely not.”