Chapter 1174: Disdain

Chapter 1174: Disdain

Sun Yi’s gaze toward Chen Yu was practically laced with daggers, but the man himself remained blissfully oblivious—as though someone had blindfolded him with silk and spun him around.

Meanwhile, Chen Ting, ever the master of timing, had already achieved her goal. It was now confirmed: Gu Zi’s pregnancy was unmistakably showing. The gift-giving was merely a pretext—what she really wanted was proximity to Su Shen. And now? She had all the time in the world to get close to him.

Chen Ting didn’t believe for a second that a man could stay faithful through an entire pregnancy. As the tension in the room began to curdle like milk left out in the heat, she gave a fake smile and said sweetly, “No need to trouble yourselves, President Chen. I just came by to bring some New Year’s greetings. I’ll be heading off now.”

With that, she turned and made her exit—but not before putting on a performance. Her hips swayed with exaggerated rhythm, every step a calculated tease, the picture of flirtation.

Gu Zi’s stomach churned—not from morning sickness, but sheer disgust. The woman had practically waltzed into her house to seduce her husband. How utterly shameless. Her expression soured visibly, and the tangerine Su Shen had thoughtfully peeled and handed her was set aside, untouched.

Su Shen caught the shift in his wife’s mood. After a moment’s thought, he turned to Chen Yu and spoke with calm decisiveness:

“Old Chen, I’ve already found someone suitable for the assistant position. My wife’s expecting now, and I need to be more present at home. It’s much more convenient for me to have a male assistant. Why don’t you reassign Chen Ting to another post?”

Chen Yu looked bewildered, blinking as though someone had just suggested replacing his prized Bentley with a scooter.

“But… hasn’t Chen Ting been doing a great job?” he said, genuinely puzzled. “She’s detail-oriented, thoughtful—even remembered to bring New Year’s gifts and a present for the baby. Do we really have to replace her? Can’t you reconsider?”

At that moment, Sun Yi felt as though she could die from secondhand embarrassment. This was the man she’d married? The same Chen Yu who insisted on defending Chen Ting while every other wife in the business world treated the woman like a walking red flag?

Seriously—anyone with eyes could see Chen Ting’s motives were far from pure. Was Chen Yu really that clueless, or just that stupid?

Regret surged through her like a tidal wave. Regret for marrying him. Regret for having a child with him. She shot up from her seat and said sharply, “Do you not understand plain Chinese? Su Shen already said he doesn’t want your darling Chen Ting as his assistant. Move her to another post—now. If you’re so fond of her, hire her yourself and keep her in your office. Just don’t unleash her to wreak havoc on others!”

Then she turned to Su Shen and Gu Zi. “I’m leaving. Looking at him just pisses me off.”𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Without waiting for a reply, she snatched her handbag and stormed out.

Chen Yu sat there, stunned and utterly lost. What had he done wrong this time? In his eyes, Chen Ting was a catch—beautiful, capable, kind-hearted. Employees like her were a rare breed. Why did every woman around him think she was some kind of vixen?

But he didn’t have time to dwell on it. He turned to Su Shen with a sigh. “Well, if that’s your decision, I’ll reassign her when the office reopens after the holiday. I’ll be heading off too.”

With that, he rushed off to chase after Sun Yi.

Chen Xi, witnessing his brother and sister-in-law both make a dramatic exit, quickly followed suit, offering his own polite goodbyes.

Left in the sudden quiet, Gu Zi felt immensely gratified by Su Shen’s handling of the situation.

Honestly, with someone like Chen Ting hanging around, trouble was bound to happen sooner or later. If Su Shen hadn’t taken the initiative to remove her, she would’ve brought it up herself. But the fact that he acted first—without needing to be asked—earned him serious points in her book.

She reached over, peeled a tangerine, and popped a segment into his mouth. “Thanks, honey, for standing up for me.”

What Chen Yu thought of Chen Ting was none of her concern—he had no power over Chen Yu’s world. But how Su Shen chose to handle a woman like that? That mattered. And today, Su Shen had passed the test.

Later that night, Gu Zi took a warm bath. Her belly had already begun to show. Just a few days ago, during a routine check-up, the doctor had confirmed that everything was progressing smoothly—the baby was stable, the pregnancy healthy.

She’d even been told that intimacy at this stage was not only safe, but beneficial. It could aid in fetal development, strengthen pelvic muscles, and enhance emotional bonding between the couple. As long as precautions were taken, there was nothing to fear.

Now, lying in bed, nestled against Su Shen’s chest, she wanted him to hold her close. To just… be there.

But she’d noticed something. Lately, he’d started pulling away. Even in bed, he kept a noticeable distance, as if afraid to touch her.

Just now, when she snuggled into his arms, he subtly edged toward the side of the mattress again.

She couldn’t help but think—was he disgusted by her? Put off by her swelling belly and puffy limbs?

She could’ve ignored it before. Pretended not to notice. But after watching Chen Ting shamelessly throw herself at Su Shen earlier in the day, the thought festered.

Yes, Su Shen had reassigned the woman. But what if, deep down, he was also beginning to reject her? Maybe he didn’t want to say it aloud, but wasn’t it obvious in his actions?

Maybe he didn’t even want to touch her anymore.

And to think—she had been planning to reward him earlier. What a joke.

The more she thought about it, the worse she felt. Her chest tightened, and before she could stop herself, tears spilled down her cheeks.

Su Shen stirred, alarmed. He sat up and immediately gathered her in his arms. “What’s wrong? Is it the baby? Are you in pain?”

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