In This Life, I Will Extremely Pamper My Short-Lived Husband
Chapter 97: Nothing But Jealousy of Xu Jinzhi

Chapter 97: Chapter 97: Nothing But Jealousy of Xu Jinzhi

He Shuying was no longer a young, naive girl; she had encountered many people like Liang Shiyu and, even if she hadn’t realized it at first, now she faintly felt something was amiss.

She believed that Liang Shiyu was doing it on purpose.

However, since Liang Shiyu and Xie Linchuan didn’t live on the old house side, He Shuying didn’t know whether Liang Shiyu had experienced morning sickness before.

Seeing Xie Linchuan’s attitude towards Liang Shiyu, it seemed that there had been vomiting before; otherwise, seeing Liang Shiyu so distressed, he wouldn’t have failed to suggest going to the hospital.

It must have been clear to him that Liang Shiyu’s condition was a normal pregnancy response, and that going to the hospital would be useless, which is why he hadn’t mentioned it.

But at this moment, He Shuying was suspicious, although she had no evidence to claim that Liang Shiyu was doing it on purpose.

As for why pretend to have morning sickness?

He Shuying thought of many reasons.

Ultimately, it was nothing but jealousy towards Xu Jinzhi.

Liang Shiyu, feeling He Shuying’s stare, grew uneasy for some reason, as if her innermost thoughts had been seen through, and she became nervous all at once.

This nervousness made Liang Shiyu unable to withstand another bout of distress, and she turned to lean on the sink, retching again.

Unlike before, Liang Shiyu was truly in terrible discomfort this time; though she was just dry heaving, her whole body was nearly unable to stand, relying entirely on Xie Linchuan who was supporting her from behind.

He Shuying was now convinced that Liang Shiyu had been pretending before, so even though she knew Liang Shiyu was truly suffering now, her heart had no trace of concern, and she just watched coldly.

Only when Liang Shiyu stopped retching did He Shuying speak indifferently, "You all should go back first."

After saying that, He Shuying no longer cared about Liang Shiyu’s condition and turned to leave the restroom.

At the dining table, everyone was still talking, but the atmosphere had changed somewhat from the beginning.

Upon seeing He Shuying come out, Xie Suian asked, "How is she?"

He Shuying smiled, but her smile didn’t reach her eyes, "She’s feeling a bit unwell, I’ve told them to go back and rest soon."

Xie Xingchuan, who had been quiet and unnoticed, couldn’t help but scoff, causing everyone to look in his direction. However, Xie Xingchuan didn’t look at anyone else, continuing to eat as if the person who had just scoffed wasn’t him at all.

He Shuying was somewhat speechless looking at her son; was he not going to give her any face at all?

But what could He Shuying say?

She could say nothing, only that the smile on her face was becoming difficult to maintain.

Xie Suian, having been her husband for decades, could tell from He Shuying’s expression that things were not so simple, but since she hadn’t spoken, it meant it was not a good time to talk.

Thus, Xie Suian didn’t ask further, just nodding to show he understood.

However, who in the room wasn’t sharp-witted?

Even Xie Yanchuan, who was usually not so thoughtful, sensed that something was off.

The atmosphere, already somewhat unpleasant, now became even more awkward.

Now that Xu Jinzhi knew that Liang Shiyu had intentionally annoyed her earlier, she couldn’t help feeling irritable; although she couldn’t settle the score right there, Xu Jinzhi took note of it in her heart.

However, upon coming out, Liang Shiyu didn’t leave but instead apologized profusely to everyone, "Sorry for disturbing everyone."

After speaking, Liang Shiyu sat back down.

He Shuying’s expression darkened, "If you’re not feeling well, you should go back first; there’s no need for your help at the wedding anyway."

Liang Shiyu was momentarily startled and looked at He Shuying somewhat helplessly, and just then, Xie Linchuan quietly asked, "Do you want to go back first?"

After a brief silence, Liang Shiyu smiled reluctantly, "It’s okay, I’m feeling much better now."

Seeing Liang Shiyu refuse, He Shuying didn’t say anything more, but her expression remained unpleasant.

It wasn’t until the dinner party was over and Xu Jinzhi left with Xu Zhen that the others also prepared to leave. As Liang Shiyu was about to greet everyone, He Shuying had already turned and left.

Watching He Shuying’s receding figure, Liang Shiyu stood there somewhat helplessly, but no one paid any attention to her.

Finally, it was Xie Suian who gave Xie Linchuan some face, "Let’s all head back."

When they had all left, Liang Shiyu turned her head to look at Xie Linchuan, speaking with a hint of grievance, "Is Mom angry?"

Xie Linchuan slightly furrowed his brow; he too sensed that his mother was angry, but he didn’t know why. Wasn’t everything fine before?

After a moment, Xie Linchuan comforted Liang Shiyu, "It’s okay, it probably has nothing to do with us."

Liang Shiyu opened her mouth but, looking at Xie Linchuan, ultimately couldn’t say anything.

Meanwhile, Xu Zhen asked Xu Jinzhi, "What’s the deal with Miss Liang?"

Xu Jinzhi had a look of disdain, "What else could it be? She’s jealous of me."

Xu Jinzhi was blunt, but she wasn’t spreading rumors—Liang Shiyu was indeed jealous of her from all aspects.

Xu Zhen frowned, "Such people are difficult to get along with."

"Are you worried I’ll be bullied?" Xu Jinzhi scoffed, finding it funny remembering how Liang Shiyu had deliberately pretended to have morning sickness earlier.

How could it matter if she’s difficult to get along with? Could she be bullied?

She would remember this.

Xu Zhen then said nothing further; his daughter must not be bullied by anyone.

...

The next day.

Xu Jinzhi got up early in the morning. She first checked all the dowries with Xu Zhen in the morning to ensure there were no issues. After eating lunch at home, she then went out.

The wedding was tomorrow, and in order to be in the best shape, Xu Jinzhi had made an appointment for a beauty treatment in the afternoon.

Song You was busy in the morning, so he did not come to the Xu family’s home but met Xu Jinzhi at the beautician in the afternoon.

They chatted while having their beauty treatments and they also brought up Zhou Linsen.

Song You couldn’t help frowning and eventually chose to tell Xu Jinzhi the truth, "He keeps coming to see me."

Xu Jinzhi couldn’t help wanting to curse, but in the end, could only warn Song You, "No matter what, you can’t be with him."

"Okay, I know," responded Song You, who didn’t ask why but had already promised Xu Jinzhi before and wouldn’t go back on her word.

The afternoon passed by just like that.

In the evening, Xu Jinzhi and Song You ate dinner together, and without any other plans, they headed straight back to the Xu family’s home.

As the bridesmaid, Song You was staying with Xu Jinzhi tonight, and the two of them lay together in bed, just like always, yet Song You couldn’t help but feel emotional.

Their friendship had begun when they were very young and had lasted until now, naturally evolving.