Lin Xiao Yu listened intently, her needle moving rhythmically in her hand. She felt a growing closeness to Ze An's Mother, as if she were becoming part of the family's past. Meanwhile, Lu Zean sat at the desk nearby, diligently sorting through some old photographs. Occasionally, a smile would tug at the corners of his mouth as he immersed himself in fond childhood memories; at other times, he would glance up at his mother and Lin Xiao Yu, his eyes filled with warmth. When his mother recounted amusing stories from their past, he would shyly scratch his head and interject with a laugh, "Mom, that was ages ago! Why bring it up now?" Yet he continued to sort through the photos, hoping to find some from his childhood to share with Lin Xiao Yu, allowing her to better understand his journey of growth.
Lin Xiao Yu wore an apron as she helped Ze An's Mother wash and chop vegetables in the kitchen. The two chatted and laughed together, their teamwork remarkably harmonious. Before long, a delicious lunch was served on the table.
After the meal, drowsiness began to creep in. Lin Xiao Yu stretched lazily, planning to take a short nap in her room. Seeing this, Lu Zean immediately attached himself to her like a little tail. He wrapped his arms tightly around her and buried his head in her neck, softly murmuring, "Wife, I want to nap with you." Lin Xiao Yu felt a mix of exasperation and sweetness as she allowed him to pull her toward the bedroom.
Once inside the bedroom, Lu Zean pulled Lin Xiao Yu onto the bed. He turned on his side and held her close, wrapping his arms securely around her waist as if afraid she would vanish if he loosened his grip. Feeling Lu Zean's warmth and strong heartbeat against her, Lin Xiao Yu couldn't help but smile as she found a comfortable position in his embrace and slowly closed her eyes.
When they woke from their nap, Lin Xiao Yu discovered that her hair was a tangled mess under Lu Zean's weight. She feigned annoyance and glared at him. "Look what you've done to my hair! Do I look like I've just come out of a chicken coop?" Lu Zean blinked sleepily and laughed heartily at her disheveled hair. "Oh dear! This is the latest fashion hairstyle—messy beauty exclusive for my beloved wife. Not everyone can pull it off!" Lin Xiao Yu playfully hit him with a pillow. "You really have a way with words!"
In the evening, they decided to go for a walk. Passing by a street food stall, Lu Zean's eyes lit up like a greedy child. He shook Lin Xiao Yu's hand excitedly. "Wife, I can smell the soul-stirring aroma of grilled skewers calling me! Let’s grab some!" Lin Xiao Yu rolled her eyes helplessly. "You only think about eating! Aren't you afraid of turning into a ball?" Lu Zean patted his belly confidently. "My belly has plenty of room for delicious food and for my love for you! Besides, this is happy weight—getting fatter means more blessings!"
As they walked on, Lu Zean spotted a ring toss game stall by the roadside with an array of prizes. On a whim, he pulled Lin Xiao Yu over. "Wife, watch me win you a big stuffed toy!" However, after several attempts, he missed every prize perfectly. Lin Xiao Yu laughed so hard she nearly doubled over. "Is your technique learned from a sniper with poor eyesight?" Lu Zean huffed defiantly. "This is just warm-up! I’ll find my rhythm soon." After spending quite a bit of money, Lu Zean finally managed to win a small keychain. He held it up proudly in front of Lin Xiao Yu. "Look! This is my hard-earned token of love number two!" Lin Xiao Yu took the keychain and smiled. "Alright then! I’ll cherish it well; when you finally manage to win me over completely one day, I’ll use this to trade you back!"
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