C18 Not at Ease

"Tiantian, I can't help but worry. You don't look well, and even if you say you're fine, I'm still concerned. I'm going to get a doctor to check on you. Otherwise, I won't be able to eat in peace. Just wait here for me; I'll be right back," Ning Chenfeng said as he dashed out the door. Wei Tiantian didn't even have time to stop him.

Ning Chenfeng was so worried about Wei Tiantian that he ran faster than ever and quickly returned with a doctor.

"Doctor, please take a look at my wife. This morning, she suddenly felt nauseated by the smell of fried dough, which she usually loves. Her complexion is also off. Please, can you tell us what's wrong?" Ning Chenfeng asked anxiously.

"Don't worry, I'll check right away," the doctor replied as he began examining Wei Tiantian.

"Congratulations! Your wife is pregnant, which is why the smell of fried dough makes her feel nauseous. It's just morning sickness, nothing to worry about. Her complexion is affected by it too, but it's normal. I'll prescribe some medication to help," the doctor explained.

"That's wonderful, I'm going to be a dad!" Chenfeng said happily, looking at Tiantian.

"Chengfeng, we're having a baby," Tiantian replied with joy.

Seeing Chenfeng's happiness made Tiantian equally delighted about the news. However, she was aware that a series of events would likely unfold. That morning, she hadn't felt well, and she knew it wasn't just because of the pregnancy. There had to be another reason, something more than just expecting a child. Tiantian couldn't help but feel a bit worried.

Since learning about the pregnancy, Chenfeng had been incredibly attentive, not allowing Tiantian to do any chores. He insisted she rest and simply wait for meals. Besides that, Chenfeng prepared various nutritious dishes every day to ensure Tiantian and the baby were healthy. Tiantian's daily routine consisted mostly of resting.

On the surface, everything seemed calm. However, Tiantian had noticed that since becoming pregnant, her health seemed to be declining. She couldn't understand why. Tiantian didn't dare share her concerns with Chenfeng, knowing it wouldn't help. She felt the issue was personal and not related to the baby or external factors. Telling Chenfeng would only make him worry more, so Tiantian chose to bear the discomfort silently.

Wei Tiantian lay in her room, feeling as if her body was about to give out, unable to get up from the bed.

“Do you know why your body has been deteriorating ever since you got pregnant? Every day is painful. Let me explain: as a task bearer, you can't have your own lineage in this world. Since you conceived this child, your body has been declining and will continue until you die,” the system informed Wei Tiantian.

“No, I don’t believe it. I just had this child with Ning Chenfeng. It was so hard to have this baby, and now you’re telling me this? I won’t give up on this child,” Wei Tiantian replied.

“Believe it or not, you have to accept it. As a task bearer, this is the consequence you must face. You have to believe it; if you don’t, you’ll face death. Once you die, you’ll understand. You must choose between death and keeping this child. It’s your decision,” the system concluded and fell silent.

Wei Tiantian couldn’t bear to give up her child. This was her first child with Ning Chenfeng after they got married, and she couldn’t bring herself to abandon it. So, Wei Tiantian slowly walked toward her fate.

After Tiantian's passing, she found herself back in the system.

"So, do you believe me now? I never expected you to choose death. You could have given up on that child, but you didn't. Your feelings run deep," the system remarked.

"What should I do now?" Tiantian asked.

Guided by the system, Tiantian used her points to enhance her physical strength and intelligence. Then, she entered the next world.

In this new world, Tiantian awoke to find herself in tattered bright red clothes, abandoned in a rundown temple. It was winter, and snow was falling heavily outside...