After a wealthy woman went bankrupt, her live-in husband became her sugar daddy.

Chapter 204 I Shouldn't Make the Decision for You

After hearing this, a determined look flashed in Little Sweetie's eyes. She had high hopes for me and encouraged me, saying, "You have a lot of talent in live streaming, so don't give up easily because of this! I believe you will definitely shine in the competition."

I looked at Little Sweetie gratefully and nodded emphatically: "Don't worry, I won't give up like this. I will definitely fight for a spot in this competition."

Actually, I know very well why Jiang Yichen doesn't want me to participate in this competition; it's simply because I'm pregnant.

He thought I needed to rest and shouldn't overwork myself.

But he overlooked the fact that for me, this was not just a competition, but an opportunity to showcase myself and realize my self-worth.

Now that I know the cause of the problem, I've decided to find some time tonight to have a good talk with him.

I want to tell him that being pregnant doesn't mean I have to give up all my dreams and pursuits.

I will take care of my health, but I will never give up this opportunity to compete easily.

When I got off work that evening, I planned to go home by myself to calm down and sort out my thoughts. However, as if he had a premonition, the male protagonist was waiting at the company entrance early and forcibly pulled me into his car.

Sitting in the car, I deliberately turned my head away from him, maintaining a cold expression. The male lead seemed to notice my odd behavior and tried to speak several times, but I responded with silence each time. The atmosphere became somewhat awkward and tense.

He sighed softly, trying to break the silence: "About today..."

I still didn't turn to look at him, but coldly replied, "You don't need to say anything. You're the CEO, whatever you say is right."

Upon hearing this, the male protagonist remained silent for a while, seemingly reflecting on his own behavior.

After a while, he slowly spoke: "I know my attitude today was a bit harsh, but I did it for your own good. You're pregnant, and I don't want you to overwork yourself."

I turned my head and glared at him: "So you can disregard my opinion and make decisions for me without my consent? Participating in the variety show is very important to me. I want to prove my worth through my own efforts."

The male protagonist looked at me, a hint of guilt and heartache flashing in his eyes: "I know, I was wrong. I shouldn't have made the decisions for you. From now on, I will discuss things with you first and respect your opinion."

I secretly observed the male lead's expression and tentatively asked, "Then can I continue participating in the variety show?"

The male protagonist remained silent and did not give me a definite answer.

I sighed softly and said, "Okay, you drive. I'm tired and want to rest."

Back at the Jiang family home, Grandma, with a kind smile, asked me to help her cook in the kitchen. She said she wanted to fry a fish and make a delicious fish soup to nourish the male protagonist. I gladly agreed, as it's always a happy thing to do something for my family.

I went into the kitchen, and Grandma had already prepared the ingredients. I stood in front of the stove and started frying the fish. However, as soon as I turned on the range hood, a strong smell of cooking oil hit me, making me feel uncomfortable instantly. I tried my best to endure it and ignore the unpleasant smell, but unexpectedly, as the oil temperature rose, the smell became stronger and stronger. I finally couldn't hold back anymore, and a wave of nausea washed over me.

I quickly put down the shovel and ran to the toilet, where I vomited. Grandma heard the commotion and rushed over, gently patting my back and asking with concern, "What's wrong, child? Are you feeling unwell?"

I shook my head and forced a smile: "It's nothing, Grandma, it's probably just that the smell of cooking oil is too strong, I can't stand it."

Grandma looked at me anxiously and asked with concern, "Momo, are you alright? Are you feeling unwell? Don't push yourself."

After a moment, I managed a weak smile and reassured Grandma, "Grandma, I'm fine. It's just that my stomach isn't feeling too good. I'll be fine in a bit."

Grandma didn't seem to completely believe me. She tentatively asked, "Are you... pregnant?"

I was startled and quickly denied it: "No, Grandma, don't overthink it."

But Grandma clearly didn't want to let the matter rest so easily. She said earnestly, "Don't be careless. Health is the foundation of everything, especially at your age. What if something goes wrong? How about I call someone to call a doctor to check you out?"

Just then, Jiang Yichen pushed open the door and entered, having overheard our conversation. He quickly walked to Grandma's side and whispered to her, "No need for a checkup, she is indeed pregnant."

Upon hearing this, Grandma's face instantly lit up with a delighted smile, but she quickly feigned anger and said, "You silly child, why are you trying to hide this from me? This is a joyous occasion for our family!"

Jiang Yichen quickly came to my rescue: "Grandma, things haven't settled down yet, so we didn't dare tell you, afraid you'd worry unnecessarily."

Grandma was overjoyed and immediately instructed the servants, "Quickly, go and change all of my granddaughter-in-law's meals to pregnancy-friendly meals, the most nutritious kind. Also, lay out all the carpets in the house, the thicker ones, so it's easier for her to walk around. Oh, and find some exercise equipment suitable for pregnant women so she can exercise appropriately at home."

Listening to my grandmother's special care for me and the child, I felt a mix of emotions.

I didn't originally want this child, but seeing how happy Grandma was, I started to hesitate. I smiled awkwardly and said, "Grandma, there's no need to go to so much trouble, I..."

Grandma interrupted me, saying, "How can this be considered troublesome? You are my precious granddaughter-in-law, and you are carrying the flesh and blood of the Jiang family! This is all only right."

Grandma completely ignored my pleas and insisted on personally overseeing the servants to prepare everything for me; her joy and anticipation were palpable. Standing to the side, watching this scene, I felt a mix of emotions and couldn't help but turn to Jiang Yichen and scold him: "Why did you tell Grandma you were pregnant? You know perfectly well that you're going to marry Lin Nan soon!"

Jiang Yichen's expression became complicated. He explained softly, "Grandma has always hoped to have a great-grandchild. Now that her wish has finally come true, I think she should know this good news. Besides, she is one of your closest people, and you should also want her blessing and support."

As I listened to his explanation, my dissatisfaction remained undiminished: "Blessings and support? When you know you're about to marry someone else? What about me and the child in my belly? A backup plan?"