Entertainment from Divorce

The morning mist had not yet completely dissipated, but the courtyard of the Chen Family Manor was already bustling with activity.

Chen's mother, dressed in a navy blue silk loungewear, was standing in front of the wardrobe in the bedroom, directing the nanny, Sister Zhang, to pack her luggage.

The wardrobe door was open, filled with all kinds of clothes. Chen's mother's fingers ran through the rows of clothes, occasionally pulling out a piece, folding it neatly, and putting it into the beige suitcase next to her.

"Sister Zhang, fold that light blue silk shirt and put it in, as well as that pair of cotton wide-leg pants. Ziyu is pregnant, so it'll be more comfortable for her to wear something loose."

Chen's mother spoke rapidly, her eyes filled with urgency.

"Also, remember to put the maternity radiation protection suit that I asked someone to buy last time on top of the suitcase. When we get to Beijing, have Ziyu wear it."

Sister Zhang nodded, her hands moving without stopping as she folded clothes and said with a smile, "Madam, don't worry, everything's packed. But you don't need to rush. The plane ticket is for 3 PM, and it's only 8 AM now, so there's plenty of time."

"Abundant what?"

Chen's mother waved her hand, her tone tinged with anxiety.

"This is my daughter's first pregnancy. How can I, as her mother, be at ease? What if she has no one to take care of her in Beijing and can't eat or sleep well? Besides, the early stages of pregnancy are the most critical, and we can't afford any mistakes."

As she spoke, she took out a red cloth bag from the drawer. Inside were several packets of dried tangerine peel and goji berries. She said, "Take these with you too. Ziyu had a weak stomach when she was little. Tangerine peel soaked in water can stimulate the appetite, and goji berries can replenish qi and blood. They are all natural and more reliable than health products bought outside."

Just then, Mr. Chen walked in carrying a glass of warm water.

Seeing his wife's busy figure, he shook his head helplessly: "You're just too impatient. Ziyu is already over thirty years old, she can take care of herself. Besides, Xiaoyue is by her side. Xiaoyue is a thoughtful child and won't let Ziyu suffer any grievances."

“No matter how meticulous Xiaoyue is, he’s still a man. How would he know the intricacies of caring for a pregnant woman?” Chen’s mother took the water glass and took a sip, her tone firm. “What to pay attention to in the early stages of pregnancy, what kind of exercise to avoid—only women understand these details. I have to go to Beijing to keep an eye on things until Ziyu is stable before I can feel at ease.”

Mr. Chen sat down by the bed and watched his wife neatly pack each piece of clothing into the suitcase.

“Okay, go if you want to. Don’t worry about things at home. Chen Xiang is keeping an eye on things at the company. He’s becoming more and more mature. The deal we finalized last month was done very well. The board of directors and I are very satisfied.”

Mentioning her son, Chen's mother smiled with relief: "Yes, Chen Xiang has indeed made great progress in the past two years. I used to worry that he was clumsy, but now it seems that he can handle things on his own. With the family business in her hands, I can take care of Ziyu with peace of mind."

She paused, then added, "Take care of yourself at home. Don't stay up all night reading documents. Eat on time. If anything happens, call me anytime."

"I understand. Take good care of yourself and Ziyu in Beijing. Don't worry about home all the time." Mr. Chen held his wife's hand and patted it gently. "Once Ziyu's pregnancy is stable, I'll go to Beijing to see them."

At nine o'clock in the morning, Chen Xiang was presiding over a meeting in the conference room.

He was wearing a dark gray suit, his hair was neatly combed, and his face showed a composure beyond his years.

On the conference table were the latest data reports for the cross-border e-commerce project. He was looking at the PPT, analyzing last month's sales performance and next month's promotion plan in detail.

Just then, my phone vibrated in my pocket.

Chen Xiang glanced at his watch, signaling a ten-minute pause in the meeting, then strode out of the conference room and answered the phone.

"Mom, why are you calling at this hour? I'm in a meeting right now," Chen Xiang said, his voice tinged with confusion.

"Son, I have great news for you! Your sister is pregnant!" Chen's mother's voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement. "I've already booked a plane ticket for 3 p.m. to go to Beijing to take care of your sister. I'll leave everything at home to you."

"Really?!" Chen Xiang's eyes lit up instantly, his voice filled with surprise. "That's wonderful! I'm going to be an uncle! Mom, please be careful on your journey, and call me when you get to Beijing. How is my sister? Is she feeling unwell?"

"It's all good so far, except I had some morning sickness yesterday, but the doctor said it's nothing to worry about, it's normal in the early stages," Chen's mother said with a smile. "Your sister is going through a critical period right now, so I can take good care of her when I get there. Keep an eye on things at the company, and if there's anything you can't handle, just call me or your dad anytime."

"Don't worry, I can handle things at the company." Chen Xiang's tone was full of confidence. "When you get to Beijing, make sure your sister gets a good rest and doesn't overwork herself. Postpone any work-related matters you can."

"I understand, I'll keep an eye on her," Chen's mother said with a smile. "Alright, I won't disturb your meeting any longer, I still need to continue packing."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Xiang was still unable to calm down, and he couldn't suppress a smile.

He strode back to the conference room and apologized to the managers present, saying, "I'm sorry to have taken up a few minutes of your time."

Although he said he would continue the meeting, his eyes still held undisguised joy, and he was already planning to go to the capital after he finished this busy period.

After the meeting, Chen Xiang returned to his office, picked up his phone, and sent a message to Chen Ziyu.

"Sis, congratulations! I heard you're pregnant. Please take good care of yourself and don't work too hard. If you need any help, just give me a call."

"Once I'm done with this busy period, I'll go to the capital to see you and your brother-in-law."

At this moment, in Tan Yue's home in Beijing, Chen Ziyu was sitting on the sofa in the living room, holding an apple in her hand. When she saw the message sent by her younger brother, a knowing smile appeared on her lips.

She quickly replied, "Okay, thank you. Don't worry about me too much. Focus on your work and take good care of Mom and Dad. I'll cook you something delicious when you come over."

Putting down her phone, Chen Ziyu looked up at Tan Yue sitting opposite her, her eyes full of tenderness.

Tan Yue was holding a document that listed the company's key projects for the future. He was frowning, as if he was thinking about something.

"What are you thinking about?" Chen Ziyu asked softly, handing him the apple in her hand.

Tan Yue took the apple, took a bite, and said seriously, "I was thinking, now that you're pregnant, shouldn't you start taking good care of yourself at home from now on? You can leave the company's affairs to me and the other department heads."

Chen Ziyu paused for a moment, then shook her head: "Not going to work now? Isn't that too early? I'm only recently pregnant and in good health. Besides, there are still many things to handle at the company, especially the artist training cooperation with foreign entertainment companies and the connection with the aerospace IP project. These are all things I've been following up on. I'm not comfortable handing them over to someone else all of a sudden."

"The early stages of pregnancy are crucial, so you shouldn't overexert yourself."

Tan Yue put down the apple, her voice full of worry. "You usually have to attend a lot of meetings at the company, deal with all sorts of emergencies, and sometimes you have to travel for work. It's too tiring for you, and it's not good for the fetus."

“I know you care about me, but I can’t just abandon my work all at once.”

Chen Ziyu spoke firmly, saying, "Brilliant Entertainment is like my child. It's a critical period for the company's development right now, with many projects at crucial junctures. How can I leave with peace of mind? Besides, I'm just pregnant, not sick. Doing some work can keep me in a good mood and is also good for the fetus."

Tan Yue knew Chen Ziyu's personality; she was a very career-oriented woman, and it was unrealistic to expect her to suddenly give up her work and stay home to rest during her pregnancy.

He sighed, his tone softening: "It's not that I don't want you to work, I'm just worried about your health. You were having morning sickness yesterday, what if you suddenly feel unwell at work?"

"Yesterday was just an accident, probably because I didn't get enough rest the past few days," Chen Ziyu said with a smile. "I promise you, I'll pay attention to resting at the company from now on, I won't stay up late, I won't attend meetings that are too long, and I won't go on business trips. Is that alright?"

The two sat on the sofa, discussing the matter back and forth.

Sunlight streamed in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, bathing the two of them in warmth and comfort.

Looking at Chen Ziyu's determined eyes, Tan Yue felt both heartache and helplessness. He knew he couldn't persuade her, so he could only try to find a way for her to take care of herself as much as possible while working.

"Alright then," Tan Yue said after a moment's thought, his tone serious. "I'll give you a month. During this month, you'll be mainly responsible for handing over your work and transferring all the projects you have to suitable people. After a month, you can go home and focus on your pregnancy. I will take full responsibility for the company's affairs, and I will discuss any important decisions with you at any time."

Chen Ziyu thought about it and felt that the suggestion was very reasonable.

A month is enough time for her to hand over her work properly and leave the company with peace of mind.

She nodded and said with a smile, "Okay, it's settled then. I'll make sure to hand over my work as soon as possible this month, but you have to promise me that if the company encounters any problems that it can't solve, you must tell me and don't try to handle it all by yourself."

"Don't worry, I will." Tan Yue held Chen Ziyu's hand, his tone full of affection. "You don't need to worry about things at home from now on. I'll take care of cooking and cleaning. You just need to focus on taking good care of yourself and keeping a happy mood."

“How can that be? You’re usually very busy with work, how can I let you do all this by yourself?” Chen Ziyu shook her head. “When my mom comes, she’ll do these things. You can just focus on your work.”

Mentioning Chen's mother, Tan Yue smiled and said, "Yes, Mom will arrive this afternoon. With her taking care of you, I can rest assured. But even if Mom comes, I will still try to spend more time with you, since you are now a key person to protect."

The two chatted for a while about the details of the work handover. Chen Ziyu then took out her phone and began to organize her list of projects.

Tan Yue listened attentively, nodding occasionally: "During the handover, be sure to explain all the details of each project clearly, including the contact person for the partner, the project timeline, potential problems and solutions, to ensure that the subsequent work can proceed smoothly."

“I know I will compile detailed documents for each project and then communicate with them one by one to ensure nothing is missed.”

Chen Ziyu felt a warmth in her heart as she looked at Tan Yue's thoughtfulness.

She knew that although Tan Yue was usually very busy with work, he always took good care of her. Now that she was pregnant, Tan Yue put her health first.

She leaned on Tan Yue's shoulder and whispered, "Thank you, Yue. I feel really safe with you here."

Tan Yue gently put his arm around her waist, kissed her forehead, and said tenderly, "Silly girl, we are husband and wife, it is only right for me to take care of you. No matter what happens in the future, we will face it together. I will always be with you and the baby."

At 3 p.m., the plane carrying Chen's mother landed on time at Beijing Capital International Airport.

Tan Yue had already been waiting at the airport in his car. When he saw Chen's mother pushing her suitcase out, he quickly went up to take it from her and said, "Mom, you must be tired from your journey."

"It's not tiring at all. Just thinking about seeing Ziyu makes me not tired at all," Chen's mother said with a smile, her eyes searching for her daughter in the crowd. "Where's Ziyu? Why didn't she come?"

“Ziyu still has some work to do this afternoon, so I told her to wait at the company and go home as soon as she finishes her work,” Tan Yue said. “Let’s go home first. I’ve already prepared dinner, all of which are your and Ziyu’s favorite dishes.”

"Okay, okay." Chen's mother nodded and followed Tan Yue towards the parking lot. "How is Ziyu today? Is she feeling unwell? Is her morning sickness any better?"

"It's much better than yesterday. She even ate a lot of breakfast this morning," Tan Yue said with a smile. "But I still told her to work as little as possible and rest more. After the handover is complete, I'll let her stay home and focus on her pregnancy."

“That’s right, you can’t be careless in the early stages of pregnancy,” Chen’s mother said. “Ziyu is too career-oriented, so you have to keep a close eye on her and make sure she doesn’t get too tired.”

"I know, I will." Tan Yue nodded.

The car drove away from the airport and headed towards the city center.

Chen's mother sat in the passenger seat, watching the scenery rushing past the window, her heart filled with anticipation.

She hadn't seen her daughter for a long time, and now that her daughter was pregnant, she was determined to take good care of her and help her give birth to a healthy baby.

Meanwhile, Chen Ziyu was at the company working on the last document.

Looking at the project list on her computer screen, she already had a clear handover plan in mind.

The next month will be very busy, but in order to focus on her pregnancy and for the sake of the company's development, she must hand over her work as soon as possible.

After finishing processing the documents, Chen Ziyu tidied up her desk, picked up her bag, and prepared to go home.

She looks forward to the arrival of her baby and also hopes that the company will continue to improve.

When Tan Yue got home, Chen's mother had already prepared dinner.

The table was laden with a sumptuous feast, including braised pork and steamed fish, which Chen Ziyu loved, as well as Hangzhou specialties that Chen's mother had brought specially.

Looking at her family, Chen Ziyu felt a surge of warmth in her heart. (End of Chapter)