From the moment Shen Yu received the news of Yao Yao’s return to the country, his gloomy mood over the past few days was finally redeemed. That day, Shen Yu instructed Secretary Zhou to reschedule the next day’s work to the current day, as he planned to work overtime to handle it and take the following day off.
Secretary Zhou complied obediently, swiftly and systematically carrying out the boss’s requests.
The next morning, the weather was exceptionally fine, with clear skies stretching for miles, and Shen Yu’s mood was equally jubilant.
Although Shen Yu went through his usual routine—washing up, morning exercises, and having breakfast—his demeanor was entirely different. The corners of his lips were subtly upturned, and a faint smile never faded from his face.
At first glance, it was clear that this person was in a state of pure joy at that moment.
The flight was scheduled to arrive at three in the afternoon. After finishing lunch at home, Shen Yu meticulously adjusted his attire once more before personally driving to the airport.
After enduring over ten hours of turbulence, the group of four finally cleared customs. As comfortable as the journey had been, the flight itself felt interminable.
Yao Yao, being in a special condition, felt particularly unwell, to the point where she thought she might vomit.
Just as before, after disembarking, Yao Yao leaned on Ji Xingzhi’s arm for support, moving slowly until she caught sight of Shen Yu standing tall and straight at the customs exit. In that instant, longing surged through her like a tidal wave. Her eyes instantly reddened, and as if renewed with energy, she shook off Ji Xingzhi’s hand and dashed swiftly toward Shen Yu.
She moved so quickly that Ji Xingzhi couldn’t even grab her sleeve.
Ji Xingzhi could only shout out a reminder, “Sis, slow down!”
Shi Dan was exasperated; she hadn’t realized her best friend could be so swayed by romance that she’d forget her friends. Grinding her teeth in frustration, she could only yell out a sideways warning to her careless friend, “Ji Yaoyao! You’re not alone!”
Having spent less than a month together after marriage before being separated, the time apart had been longer than their time together. Before their reunion, Shen Yu had worried that there might be awkwardness between them. Despite their daily communication, for the first time, he felt a lack of confidence.
Standing at the very front of the exit, Shen Yu spread his arms open and, with a smile, embraced Yao Yao tightly. “I’ve missed you so much!”
As he spoke, he buried his face deeply into Yao Yao’s neck, taking a deep breath. The familiar scent instantly filled his nostrils, bringing him immense satisfaction.
Yao Yao replied, “Husband, I’ve missed you too!”
Naturally, Shen Yu didn’t overlook the three people behind them. After slightly easing his longing, he greeted each of them in turn and then invited them to rest and visit at their home.
As the saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder, especially for newlyweds who had been separated for so long. Shi Dan already felt somewhat guilty and didn’t want to further delay the couple’s time together. After all, it was she who had initially suggested the trip, and no one had expected it to last this long. Besides, there was still a significant matter left unmentioned. Thinking about how Shen Yu would have to endure several more months of torment, Shi Dan decided it was best to make a quick exit!
Shi Dan waved her hands repeatedly. “We won’t be joining you. I’ve already bought tickets back to Hu City and will be flying back directly in a bit.”
Ji Xingyun, naturally following his girlfriend’s lead, boldly spoke up to Shen Yu, “Brother-in-law, we’re heading straight back to Hu City. You should take Yao Yao home and spend some quality time together as a couple!”
Shen Yu smiled and nodded, then looked at Ji Xingzhi. Just as he was about to invite him to stay for a few days, Ji Xingzhi anticipated his brother-in-law’s intention and quickly declined: “Brother-in-law, I’ll go back with Cousin and Sister Dan. School starts in just over a month, so I want to spend time with my parents at home. I’ll visit you and Sister’s place when I come to the capital for studies.”
Shen Yu: “That’s fine too.”
Noticing Yao Yao seemed listless, curled in his arms without even wanting to speak, Shen Yu proposed their departure: “Sorry, Yao Yao isn’t feeling well. I should take her home now.”
Shi Dan: “Right, right, you should head back quickly. Let Yao Yao get more rest. We’re all family here, no need for formalities.”
Shen Yu bent down, lifted Yao Yao’s lower body, and carried her away in a princess carry.
Yao Yao was truly exhausted. She waved goodbye to the three: “Dan Dan, Cousin, Xingzhi, bye~ See you next time.”
Shi Dan, Ji Xingyun, and Ji Xingzhi all waved together: “Bye~”
*
Throughout the journey, Yao Yao dozed off in the passenger seat. Shen Yu didn’t disturb her, focusing on driving while occasionally glancing over to check on her.
A ringing phone interrupted the silence, causing Yao Yao to furrow her brows as if stirring awake. Shen Yu pulled out his phone with one hand, saw it was Wang Zihui calling, promptly declined the call, and switched to silent mode.
Likely due to some urgent matter, the caller tried again after being rejected. Shen Yu merely glanced at the phone on the console, didn’t answer, and let it ring out automatically.
When the car entered the courtyard, Shen Yu moved gently, carefully carrying Yao Yao out of the vehicle.
Before leaving at noon, Shen Yu had instructed the chef to prepare various dishes for dinner in advance—all of Yao Yao’s favorites—ensuring she could enjoy a delicious meal as soon as she arrived home.
Shen Yu held Yao Yao on the living room sofa and whispered in her ear: “Yao Yao, we’re home. How about eating something before going back to sleep?”
“Mmm… no…” Yao Yao wanted to keep sleeping, annoyed enough to swat at the sound near her ear, instinctively burying her head deeper into Shen Yu’s embrace.
“There’s braised prawns, roast duck, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, squirrel-shaped mandarin fish…” Shen Yu persisted in listing the dishes.
As she listened, Yao Yao began to imagine she could actually smell the aromas of these dishes—all her favorites!
Yao Yao finally woke up, glaring at Shen Yu with a hint of complaint: “You’re so annoying!”
Shen Yu accepted her grievance entirely, his gaze full of affection: “Be good~ Eat something before sleeping. It’s better for your health.”
Hearing the words “better for your health,” Yao Yao instinctively responded: “Yeah, we can’t let the baby go hungry.”
Baby! Shen Yu’s eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at the person in his arms, his expression stunned.
Yao Yao immediately realized what she’d said, covering her mouth with both hands, her eyes darting around avoiding Shen Yu’s gaze. Internally, she lamented—she had planned to search online tomorrow for a creative way to surprise Shen Yu with the news, but she’d slipped up!
Pregnancy brain is real!
“Wife, you’re pregnant!” Shen Yu exclaimed joyfully, lifting Yao Yao from his embrace so they faced each other. His large hands supported her bottom as he excitedly paced back and forth holding her.
Shen Yu’s happiness infected Yao Yao. Seeing her husband so elated, her own frustration completely melted away.
Maintaining this posture, Yao Yao stood half a head taller than Shen Yu. She curled her lips into a smile, cradled his face in her hands, and spoke in a gentle tone brimming with boundless Power: “Yes, Mr. Shen, your darling wife is pregnant—you’re going to be a father!”