Chapter 71 He looks so cute when he's asleep

Before the meal officially started, Lin Anan hurried into the kitchen. She was still thinking about Chu Mingzhou. It was so cold and she couldn't let him get frozen.

"I'll make some ginger tea. It'll be quick in just a few minutes."

Chu Mingzhou had just sat down at the dining table when he stood up again and went to the kitchen.

"No need for you, I can just use a small pot to boil it. Drinking ginger tea before meals can promote digestion and increase appetite, and it is mainly to drive away the cold for you."

"Um."

Chu Mingzhou smiled, a rare moment on his face, and without saying much, he took the initiative to wash and cut the ginger for her, not letting her touch any cold water.

Suzhou people have always been inseparable from ginger. They put ginger in cooking, drink ginger to drive away the cold, eat ginger during confinement, and even take ginger lozenges during the dog days...

People in the northwest have no concept of drinking ginger tea. They love to eat mutton to ward off the cold, and drinking the thick mutton soup is better than anything else.

Lin Anan took out a small clay pot and placed it on the honeycomb coal stove by the window.

Add water and sliced ginger, cook for a while to make sure the ginger soup is thick and spicy, then add red dates, dried longan meat and brown sugar.

Seeing that there were still a dozen eggs at home, I beat five eggs to ensure that everyone could get one. I cooked them at the right time and all of them were soft-boiled eggs.

Serve in small bowls.

Lin Anan frowned and found that there were not many bowls and chopsticks at home. Not only were there few, but they were also old.

"Come and drink ginger soup."

The three people in the restaurant were waiting and hadn't started eating yet.

Lin Zihuai was used to it, but the two little ones were just the opposite, their eyes were full of anticipation.

After all, what my sister-in-law cooks is delicious!

But this ginger soup...they both frowned as soon as they took a sip. They couldn't get used to it at all.

But when I smacked my lips, it tasted sweet, and there was egg inside!

It’s spicy if you eat it, but you’ll miss it if you don’t eat it.

Lin Anan was so amused by the sight, "How can you drink it in such big gulps? The ginger soup itself is quite hot, drink it slowly and in moderation."

As soon as she finished her words, Chu Mingzhou had finished his bowl.

The spicy and slightly sweet taste spread in his mouth, and the heat went down his throat, instantly making him feel much warmer, but he also frowned because of the spiciness.

When their eyes met, Lin Anan saw embarrassment in his eyes.

“Hahahaha~”

Chu Mingzhou coughed lightly, picked up the bowl, and began to eat.

Lin Zihuai finished the bowl in no time and yawned comfortably.

After taking a few sips, Chu Minglan got used to it. She blew on it while drinking, and as she drank, she instantly felt warm all over.

Chu Mingyu only ate the eggs, and finally pushed the bowl silently in front of Chu Mingzhou, and started eating obediently.

Maybe because he was tired from rehearsing today, Lin Zihuai had a particularly good appetite. He ate three bowls of rice before stopping. Even Lin Anan ate half a bowl more.

After the meal, they found themselves full, so the two siblings kept walking around in the main hall, which made Chu Mingzhou chuckle.

Now that she had a new desk, Lin Anan naturally had to use it. After digesting her thoughts, she returned to her room early, took out the manuscript, and prepared to start organizing it.

But my eyelids are not keeping up and are always fighting...

When Chu Mingzhou finished cleaning up and entered the room, he saw Lin Anan sleeping soundly on the desk.

Chu Mingzhou was slightly stunned!

He walked over quietly, looking at Lin An'an sleeping soundly, and a doting smile appeared unconsciously on the corner of his mouth. He thought, she was busy in the art troupe all day today, and she must be exhausted.

He carefully picked the person up and carried him sideways, his movements very gentle.

But... just as I was about to put the person on the kang, before I let go of my hand, the person woke up.

"Um?"

Lin Anan raised her eyelids only for a moment, then closed them again. She put her slender little hands around Chu Mingzhou's neck and rubbed her whole body against his arms.

Lin Anan didn’t feel anything because she had just fallen asleep on the desk, but now she was feeling very cold!

Cold and sleepy.

Lin Anan was still in a daze, and she felt that there was a big heater next to her, which was burning hot and very comfortable to touch.

Chu Mingzhou froze completely. After she rubbed him like that, even the muscles in his body became extremely tense.

“An An…”

Lin Anan didn't respond at all.

Chu Mingzhou smiled helplessly, patted her gently, and put her on the bed again.

This time Lin Anan didn't struggle, but she didn't let go either.

She got on the kang and lay down with Chu Mingzhou.

How could she lead Chu Mingzhou just because she wanted to?

The result was... Lin Anan used the weight of her entire body, but failed to pull him down at all, and she almost fell down herself.

Fortunately, the moment the person lay down, Chu Mingzhou reacted and immediately reached out to support her back.

I was shocked!

Chu Mingzhou glanced at Lin An'an nervously, and said in a softer voice, "An'an, be good, let go and have a good sleep."

However, Lin Anan still did not respond, but just hugged him tightly, fearing that this warm "big stove" would run away.

Chu Mingzhou sighed helplessly. He tried to gently pry Lin Anan's hands open, but she wouldn't let go. Whenever he used a little force, she would hum.

Chu Mingzhou was so angry that he laughed!

At this moment, he was half bent over, supporting Lin Anan's back with one hand and trying to untie her hands that were around his neck with the other hand.

If you look at it from another angle, the scene is quite ambiguous.

Chu Mingzhou pursed his thin lips and his eyes fell on Lin Anan's delicate and fair face.

Due to the inertia of her body, her long hair fell behind her, with a few strands of hair playfully sticking to her cheeks, making her skin look even whiter than snow. Her long eyelashes cast fan-shaped shadows under her eyes, trembling slightly with her even breathing...

Good boy.

Chu Mingzhou looked at her quietly, his heart seemed to be gently touched by an invisible hand, causing ripples to appear.

His eyes deepened and his heartbeat unconsciously quickened a little.

Chu Mingzhou raised the corners of his lips slightly, and simply sat down next to her. He reached out to help her take off her shoes, adjusted her position, and then pulled the quilt over her, allowing her to sleep comfortably in his arms.

The posture of the two of them inexplicably changed into that of the mother hugging her.

Looking at Lin Anan's peaceful appearance, Chu Mingzhou felt a surge of tenderness in his heart. He reached out and gently rubbed her hair with extremely gentle movements.

Lin Anan seemed to feel his comfort, moved slightly, and loosened her hand.

Now it's Chu Mingzhou's turn to be in trouble...

Only then did he adjust his posture and hold the person properly!

His eyes flickered, but in the end he didn't let go. He just sat there quietly for a long time, feeling her breath and body temperature.

Lin Anan had no idea about this and had no impression of it at all!

When I woke up the next day, Chu Mingzhou was no longer in the room.

Her coat was neatly folded and placed on the earthen kang to keep her feet warm, her shoes were also placed beside the kang, and even the manuscripts on the desk were neatly arranged.

Don't be too sweet.