Me? I was transported into a book? And I became a vicious villain?

Xiao Yichen's worries were not unfounded. Chu Mengmeng's physical condition continued to deteriorate in the next few days. She often felt nauseous and vomited everything she ate. Her originally rosy face turned pale.

"Mengmeng, you can't go on like this. We have to go see a doctor." Xiao Yichen felt distressed as he looked at his lover who was getting thinner day by day.

Chu Mengmeng forced herself to stay awake and shook her head, "No need, I may be too tired recently, I just need to take a rest." She didn't want to cause trouble to Xiao Yichen at this critical juncture. What's more, she had a vague guess in her mind, but this guess was too unbelievable. She didn't dare to be sure, nor did she dare to say it out loud.

"You said you were fine, but your face looks like this!" Xiao Yichen touched her pale cheek distressedly, "Be obedient, let's go see a doctor, so we can feel at ease."

Looking at Xiao Yichen's anxious eyes, Chu Mengmeng finally nodded.

The only doctor in the town was old and had been practicing medicine for many years. He carefully felt Chu Mengmeng's pulse, asked about some other things, and finally stroked his gray beard and said with a smile: "Congratulations, Mr. Xiao, congratulations, Mr. Xiao, your wife is pregnant!"

"Are you pregnant?" Xiao Yichen was stunned for a moment, and then he was overjoyed. "Mengmeng, are you really...?"

Chu Mengmeng nodded shyly, a blush of happiness appearing on her face.

This sudden news, like the warm sun in winter, dispelled the haze that had shrouded the hearts of the two for many days. Xiao Yichen was ecstatic, and he was at a loss like a young boy, not knowing what to do to express the joy in his heart.

He carefully supported Chu Mengmeng, his eyes full of pity, "Mengmeng, you've suffered." He knew that the early stages of pregnancy were the most difficult, and Chu Mengmeng had to worry about the safety of the town and was under tremendous pressure.

Chu Mengmeng shook her head gently, snuggled in Xiao Yichen's arms, feeling his warmth and love.

However, this joy did not last long, and a new problem was placed before them: In such a crisis-ridden environment, how could they protect Chu Mengmeng and their unborn child?

The doctor's words were like thunder that exploded in Xiao Yichen and Chu Mengmeng's hearts. Joy, surprise, worry, all kinds of emotions intertwined together, making the two of them at a loss for a moment.

A faint blush appeared on Chu Mengmeng's pale face. She gently stroked her still flat belly, and a strange warmth surged in her heart. An unprecedented sense of responsibility and mission arose spontaneously, sweeping away the weakness caused by her physical discomfort.

Xiao Yichen was even more ecstatic. He hugged Chu Mengmeng into his arms, carefully protecting her as if she were a treasure. "Mengmeng, we have a child! We are going to be parents!" His voice was trembling with excitement, and tears were shining in his eyes.

Chu Mengmeng patted his back gently and said softly: "Yi Chen, the child is still young, you have to control your emotions and don't scare him."

Xiao Yichen realized his mistake and scratched his head in embarrassment, but his face was still filled with a happy smile. He carefully helped Chu Mengmeng sit down, his eyes full of pity, "Mengmeng, you have worked hard during this period. When the baby is born, I will definitely compensate you."

Chu Mengmeng felt his love and care, and her heart was filled with warmth and happiness. She shook her head and said softly: "Yi Chen, I feel extremely happy to be able to raise our child with you. This is not a hardship, but a sweet burden."

When the news spread, the whole town was in an uproar. Residents came to visit with gifts and gave their most sincere blessings. The elderly smiled and said auspicious words, and the young women enthusiastically shared their parenting experiences.

"Ms. Chu, Mr. Xiao, congratulations! You are truly a match made in heaven, and now you are going to have a baby. You are so happy!"

"Yes, yes, Miss Chu is so lucky. Mr. Xiao is also a handsome man. Your children will surely be good in the future!"

"Miss Chu, I have some pregnancy-preserving medicine here. You can try it. I guarantee it will work!"

Looking at the simple smiling faces and listening to the sincere blessings, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen were deeply moved. They deeply felt that in this crisis-ridden era, the kindness and enthusiasm of the small town residents were their strongest backing.

However, in addition to their joy, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen also had a little worry in their hearts. In this era of reverse evolution, crises are everywhere. How can they protect their unborn child and let him come into this world safely?

As the days passed, Chu Mengmeng's pregnancy symptoms became more and more obvious. Before the first ray of sunlight in the morning filled the courtyard, waves of nausea would come as expected, making her already light breakfast difficult to swallow. Xiao Yichen saw it and felt pain in his heart. He tried every way to make her various appetizers and even went to the market to find fresh fruits in person, just to make her smile.

"Mengmeng, eat a little. The doctor said it's good for the baby." Xiao Yichen advised softly, holding the porridge he had cooked himself.

Chu Mengmeng endured the discomfort and drank a few sips, then put down her bowl and chopsticks, her face a little pale. "Yi Chen, I'm fine. Maybe I got a little nauseous when I smelled the sweet-scented osmanthus in the yard when I woke up this morning."

Xiao Yichen held her in his arms lovingly and gently stroked her long hair. "It's all my fault for not having someone move the osmanthus tree in the yard away in advance. Don't worry, after this period of time, I will definitely have someone move it to the backyard."

Chu Mengmeng leaned on his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, feeling safe. "I'm fine, don't worry, I'll be fine after a while." She raised her head, looked at Xiao Yichen's slightly tired face, and said softly, "You haven't practiced well in order to take care of me. How can you continue like this? Just practice without worry, I can take care of myself."

Xiao Yichen felt warm in his heart when he heard this. He knew that Chu Mengmeng was thinking about him. In this era of crisis, strength is the basis for protecting oneself and one's family. He nodded, "Okay, then I will go practice for a while. If there is anything, you can ask the maid to call me."

After Xiao Yichen left, Chu Mengmeng was not idle. She asked her maid to find some books on pregnancy care and childcare, and began to study them seriously. She wanted to be a qualified mother and give the best care to her child.

Time passed unknowingly, and Xiao Yichen's cultivation became more and more advanced. He felt that the power in his body was getting stronger and stronger, as if he could break through the bottleneck at any time and reach a higher level. He knew that all this was inseparable from Chu Mengmeng's support and understanding. He secretly vowed that after the child was born, he must work harder to cultivate, protect his beloved wife and child, and let them live a happy and peaceful life.

However, the gears of fate never stop turning, and beneath the peaceful life, there seems to be a shadow of uneasiness...

 Chapter 162 The Bond of Love

The sun shone through the window, casting mottled shadows on the carved wooden bed. Chu Mengmeng woke up, rubbing her sleepy eyes. A familiar feeling of nausea surged into her heart. She quickly got up and ran to the copper basin to retch.

When Xiao Yichen heard the noise, he immediately put down the book in his hand, walked quickly to her side, patted her back gently, and said with concern: "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell again?"

Chu Mengmeng rinsed her mouth and shook her head weakly, her face a little pale: "It's okay, it's an old problem."

Since becoming pregnant, morning sickness has become part of her daily routine, and although she has become accustomed to the feeling, it still makes her feel uncomfortable every time.

Xiao Yichen helped her to sit down on the bed with concern, poured her a cup of warm water and handed it to her: "The doctor said this is a normal reaction during pregnancy, it will get better after a while, you have to be patient."

Chu Mengmeng took the water cup and took a sip. Looking at the dark circles under Xiao Yichen's eyes, she felt a little sad. "You didn't sleep well last night? Don't stay by my side all the time. You need to rest too."

Ever since she became pregnant, Xiao Yichen has been staying by her side almost every step of the way, fearing that she might get into trouble. He would always wait until she fell asleep before he would close his eyes at night.

Xiao Yichen smiled gently and stroked her slightly pale cheek gently: "I'm not tired. I feel relieved when I see you are safe."

He paused, his eyes revealing a hint of anticipation and joy: "Mengmeng, what do you think our child will look like?"

Chu Mengmeng couldn't help but reveal a happy smile, and gently stroked her slightly bulging belly with her hand. Her tone was full of maternal tenderness: "I hope it's a gentle boy like you, but it would be nice if it's a cute girl like me."

Xiao Yichen held her in his arms, rested his chin on the top of her head, and said softly: "Whether it's a boy or a girl, it's the fruit of our love, and I will love him/her well."

The sunlight outside the window is warm and bright, illuminating the couple who are about to welcome a new life. Their faces are filled with happy smiles and their hearts are filled with beautiful visions of the future.

However, in this warm and sweet atmosphere, a shadow of uneasiness quietly looms...