That night, the pregnancy schedule that had been suspended for a few days was awakened again, and Xi Yu was pressed against the windowsill by Zong Du and tormented thoroughly.

Afterwards, Zong Du went to the bathroom to take a shower. Xi Yu got up in a sweat and took the birth control pill.

"what are you eating?"

Xi Yu had just taken a sip of water when he heard Zong Du's voice behind him and he spat it out in fright.

"Cough, cough, cough, cough," Xi Yu pulled out a few tissues and wiped his wet collar, "Didn't you take a shower? Why are you out?"

Soudou's eyes swept over the medicine bottle next to the water glass.

Xi Yu was so nervous that his heart was beating like a drum. "It's vitamins."

"You have to eat it even after you return home?"

It was understandable that she took some supplements when she was in Paris, but she had to continue taking them after returning to China?

"Yes," Xi Yu lowered his head, "I need to diet for dancing, and taking some supplements is good for my body."

Soudou withdrew his gaze, took the towel draped over the chair, and went back to the bathroom.

Xi Yu breathed a sigh of relief.

You don't have to take long-acting contraceptive pills all the time.

The one she bought only needs to be taken for fifteen consecutive days in the early stage, and then only taken orally once a month.

Fortunately, today is the last day.

Xi Yu was afraid that Zong Du would find out, so he simply threw the bottle into the trash can.

...

Xi Yu thought that Zong Du's words "rest" to Lu Rang were just a courtesy. After all, Zong Du was a complete workaholic.

But in the next few days, apart from the necessary project meetings, he actually ignored the company's affairs and concentrated on lying at home.

But while he rests, the media does not.

Various news about him and Chu Ying appeared in the weekly magazines. If Zong Du had not been lying on the sofa reading the financial news, Xi Yu would even have thought that Zong Du and Chu Ying were making love day and night.

Early Friday morning, Lu Rang came to pick us up.

First, Xi Yu was sent to the styling studio, and then Zong Du was sent to the company.

Li Rui was sent to Xi Yu again.

"Today is the anniversary of the Zong family. The top executives will bring their companions to attend the party." Li Rui selected a look for Xi Yu, "The young master chose you."

Li Rui looked at Xi Yu expectantly, as if hoping she could say something.

Unexpectedly, Xi Yu did not respond. He sat on the chair and closed his eyes. "I'll take a nap. You guys can do whatever you want."

It was so indifferent that it seemed as if it was not her face that was being melted.

It was already after lunch when they finished putting on makeup. Li Rui wanted to take Xi Yu to learn some etiquette, but Xi Yu suggested going home to rest.

"Isn't this... inappropriate?" Li Rui said in embarrassment, "This evening's event is very important and there will be many media taking pictures."

Xi Yu pursed her lips and asked, "Will you take a picture of me?"

Li Rui was stunned. "Why not take a photo? You are the young master's female companion!"

"Female companion?" Xi Yu smiled. "Media reports on the Zong family, especially the young master, must be reviewed, right?"

"certainly."

"Do you think the information about me will be approved?"

Li Rui opened her mouth, unable to speak.

"So, don't worry about it."

Xi Yu didn't want to appear in public with Zong Du, as it was not a good thing for her.

But since she had to attend, she had nothing to worry about.

Li Rui sighed, "Miss Xi, the young master treats you very well."

"Maybe." Xi Yu smiled.

Li Rui drove Xi Yu home, and they had some afternoon tea. It was almost dark when Xi Yu changed into a formal dress.

At seven o'clock, Lu Rang called to pick her up.

Xi Yu got into the car alone.

When we arrived at the So clan, Soudou was standing on the first floor.

He stood by the window, his tall figure elongated by the light, looking even taller. His handsome face was expressionless, and his calm eyes seemed to be looking into an unknown distance.

When Xi Yu got out of the car and saw her, Zong Du raised the corners of his mouth and said, "Come here."

Xi Yu stepped forward.

Zong Du grabbed her hand and said, "Come upstairs. There are fruits you like and--"

"Sōdō."

A voice came.

Xi Yu felt Zong Du's hand tighten, and the originally good atmosphere disappeared in an instant.

Soudou seemed... angry.

Soudou released her hand and instead grabbed her waist and turned her around.

Chu Ying was wearing a white long dress with delicate makeup on her face, looking like a princess doll dressed up for a trip.

Seeing Zong Du's hand on Xi Yu's waist, her smile fell, "Why don't you come and pick me up?"

Zong Du's voice was cold, "Why are you here?"

"Me? Didn't you invite me?" Chu Ying's smile slowly faded. "My uncle sent me an invitation, asking me to be your female companion tonight."

Xi Yu thought of the information released online in the past few days, and then thought of the Zong family's stocks that have been rising by the daily limit, and also thought of...

Zong Du released his hand from around her and said, "Go upstairs first."

Xi Yu didn't move.

Zong Du's face darkened, "Go up!"

Before Xi Yu could come to her senses, Lu Rang hurried over and said, "Miss Xi, let's go up first."

Xi Yu suddenly understood.

Is that "go up" directed at yourself?

"Wait." Chu Ying said, "We all know each other, let's chat."

Xi Yu suddenly didn't know whether to leave or not.

Chu Ying walked up to Xi Yu and said, "Your dress is so beautiful. Did Zong Du buy it for you?"

Feeling that people were looking at her, Xi Yu felt a little uncomfortable, "Miss Chu, I'm very poor. Such an expensive dress can only be bought by the host family."

"Master," Chu Ying smiled, "I like these two words."

Xi Yu smiled, "Miss Chu is so lucky to meet such a generous man. The young master is willing to buy clothes for a servant, and he will not be stingy to the mistress. How about——"

Before Xi Yu could finish, Zong Du strode over, grabbed Xi Yu's wrist, and pulled him aside, "Shut up!"

Xi Yu's wrist hurt and his face turned pale.

Chu Ying looked at Zong Du disapprovingly, "Adu, let go quickly, you're hurting her."

"That's enough," Zong Du looked at Chu Ying expressionlessly, "I didn't invite you."

"How could you not invite me?" Chu Ying glared at him angrily, "I'm your girlfriend!"

Zong Du saw that a storm was coming, and he held Xi Yu's hand tighter and tighter.

Xi Yu felt pain and hissed.

Zong Du paused and suddenly loosened his hand.

Xi Yu looked at Chu Ying, "Miss Chu, please don't misunderstand. The young master told me that there has been too much news about you recently, and he was afraid that you would be embarrassed, so he didn't think of inviting you to the banquet tonight."

Chu Ying looked at Xi Yu, her brows relaxed a little, "Really?"

"Of course," Xi Yu said with a serious and sincere expression, "You are the daughter-in-law chosen by the master, and you come from a family that is as powerful as the Zong family. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that you two are a match made in heaven."

Chu Ying was satisfied.

Zong Du frowned and stared at Xi Yu, finding her smile particularly annoying.

Chu Ying took Xi Yu's arm and said, "Xi Yu, you are so nice."

The two seem to have a close relationship as sisters.

Zong Du's gaze fell on Xi Yu's fingers that were hanging beside the hem of her skirt. The fingers that should have been naturally curled were being tightly clenched.

His fists trembled slightly.

The emotions are strong, but restrained.

Soudou smiled, but his eyes were dark.

He put his arm around Chu Ying's waist and pulled her into his arms. "Since you're here, there's no need to hide anything. Let's go upstairs."

His eyes fell on Xi Yu, but his words were addressed to Chu Ying.

After saying that, he took Chu Ying upstairs and actually left Xi Yu behind without caring about her.