Zhou An'an placed the local specialties he brought back on the table. "These are for you. They are all famous local snacks. I just bought a few. If you like them, I'll bring you more next time."

Lu Zhixia: "Just hearing that is enough."

Xiao Wang voluntarily came to the kitchen and spoke to Zhou Cheng, who was tossing the wok.

"Brother-in-law, we're back. Cook us lots of good food."

“Okay, I’ll take care of it.” Zhou Cheng handed the iron pot to his apprentice and then took out the ingredients from the box.

Soon a group of people gathered together to eat and drink, creating a lively atmosphere.

After finishing her meal, Lu Zhixia had to go back upstairs. Her legs were sore from standing all day, so she told Zhou An'an...

"I'm going back now."

Zhou An'an took a sip of his drink and said, "Okay, you guys take your time! Xiao Wang and I will stay a little longer and eat more."

Lu Zhixia and Gu Lingxiao walked home hand in hand.

"I can't believe how fast time flies. My belly is already so big."

Gu Lingxiao said, "Grandpa said you have to stay home this month and behave yourself. Don't go to restaurants anymore."

Lu Zhixia said, "It's no fun staying at home alone, so I might as well go out for a walk! Okay, I'll try not to go out in the future."

Gu Lingxiao decided to share the good news, so he leaned close to her ear and whispered...

"I can stay home with you next month."

"Really?" Lu Zhixia was overjoyed and opened her arms for a hug.

Her belly is so big, I can only hold her gently.

I just got home.

Gu Lingxiao went to get the slippers and helped her change into them.

Lu Zhixia looked at the man squatting at her feet. He was becoming more and more attentive. She thought about how he had gone out with Guo Chen today.

What did you talk about outside?

"We just chatted for a bit." Gu Lingxiao stood up and clapped his hands.

Lu Zhixia sat down on the sofa. "I almost didn't recognize him when I saw him today. He's aged a lot."

Gu Lingxiao smiled slightly. His rival looked old in his wife's eyes, which was a good thing for him.

"When things get tough, you get old."

“He said Chen Jianing has already left.” Lu Zhixia put her legs on the sofa and rubbed them casually.

Gu Lingxiao, "Are your legs feeling swollen?"

Lu Zhixia: "Fortunately, this situation has only occurred in the last few days."

Gu Lingxiao quickly washed his hands and then massaged her.

"Don't go to the store tomorrow."

"I'll give it a try!" Lu Zhixia didn't rule out the possibility of a definitive answer.

I was really bored at home, and when I went there, there were people to talk to, and I didn't have to cook for myself.

Feeling drowsy and sleepy, I leaned back on the sofa.

Gu Lingxiao looked up and found that the person was asleep. As usual, he carried her back to the room, put her on the bed, and then took off her shoes and socks.

Watching her sleep peacefully fills me with happiness.

——

Summer arrived in the blink of an eye, and as the weather grew hotter, Lu Zhixia's body became increasingly cumbersome.

Looking at the pregnant belly, Gu Lingxiao felt particularly sorry for Lu Zhixia, who never slept for more than two hours at night.

He asked Grandpa Bai if this situation was normal, but that he should pay more attention to her health.

After Lu Zhixia finished her steamed egg custard, she noticed the man was lost in thought again, so she waved at him.

What are you thinking about?

"I was thinking that this belly is too big, it must be so hard for me." Gu Lingxiao reached out and touched his belly, just in time to feel the baby's touch.

"It felt like I was kicked."

Lu Zhixia quickly touched her stomach, and then felt her hand being kicked.

"He kicked me too."

"The little guy is quite strong." Gu Lingxiao looked at his belly with a doting expression. "After they are born, I will raise them properly, otherwise it will be a waste of all the suffering I have endured during this time."

Lu Zhixia's face instantly turned bright red, and she immediately understood the meaning behind the man's words.

"Just wait a few more months."

"I know, I'm not in a hurry," Gu Lingxiao said, swallowing hard.

How could he not be anxious?

He always takes cold showers. Lately, the weather has gotten colder, and after each shower he has to put on clothes and warm himself up for a while before daring to get into bed, for fear that his icy body will chill Lu Zhixia.

Lu Zhixia looked the man up and down. "Actually, I could use other methods, but you're worried about tiring me out."

Gu Lingxiao felt an urge, "Don't look at me like that, I can't stand it."

Lu Zhixia reached out and touched his chin. "The children haven't come back yet. It'll be more than an hour. We need to—"

Before she could finish speaking, the man carried her back into the house.

She understood the hardships men face, so she tried her best to make him as comfortable as possible.

In the end, I was the one who felt comfortable. It turns out that you don't need to use that part. It just goes to show that men have a lot of ways to do things.

Gu Lingxiao felt much better after enjoying the rest of the meal, and reached out to touch his wife's belly.

"You brat, do you know how much I've endured for you guys?"