Chapter 396 The day before the engagement party!

Time soon came to the day before their engagement party.

Fu Linghe woke up from his sleep and subconsciously reached out to hug his wife, but found nothing.

He suddenly opened his eyes and found that the other side of the bed was empty, and Yun Zheng's body temperature and a faint jasmine scent still lingered in the quilt.

"Zheng Zheng?" He sat up immediately, his voice hoarse from waking up in the morning and a hint of nervousness.

There was no light in the bathroom, and the room was silent. Fu Linghe threw back the quilt, got out of bed, grabbed his nightgown, put it on, and walked out of the bedroom quickly.

Ever since Yun Zheng became pregnant, he was always worried that she might feel unwell.

So Yun Zheng rarely had the chance to leave his sight.

There was a slight noise coming from the kitchen downstairs.

Fu Linghe walked downstairs in two steps and saw Yun Zheng standing in front of the kitchen counter, carefully cutting fruit.

The morning light shone on her through the floor-to-ceiling windows, giving her a soft golden edge.

She was wearing Fu Linghe's loose shirt, the hem of which just covered her slightly bulging belly, and her smooth calves looked particularly slender in the morning light.

From the current perspective, Yun Zheng is a typical type of baby that grows in size but not in weight.

She has recently become obsessed with wearing Fu Linghe's shirts, which are not only loose but also very comfortable in fabric.

"Why are you up so early?" Fu Linghe walked behind her, gently put his arms around her waist, and rested his chin on her shoulder.

Yun Zheng was startled by the sudden hug, then relaxed in his arms. "I couldn't sleep, so I wanted to make you breakfast. The engagement party is tomorrow, and the elders will be very busy today. I wanted to take advantage of the fact that we still have some private time..."

Fu Linghe frowned and took the fruit knife from her hand. "You can't touch these sharp things now."

His eyes swept across the counter, and his heart warmed when he saw the toast, eggs, and milk that had been prepared.

"Besides, pregnant women should get more rest. Just let Wu Ma and the others handle these things. If all else fails, I'm still here."

Yun Zheng turned to face him, holding his face in her hands. "Just let me do something for you. You've taken such good care of me lately, I'm almost a piece of crap."

Fu Linghe lowered his head and kissed the tip of her nose: "It's my honor to take care of you and the baby."

He took Yun Zheng's hand and led her to the dining room to sit down. "Wait here. I'll make breakfast today. Just consider it a token of your appreciation."

Yun Zheng smiled as she watched him put on an apron and busy himself in the kitchen.

The sunlight shone on his broad shoulders, outlining his perfect contours.

She couldn't help but touch her abdomen, feeling the movement of the two little lives inside.

After a while, Fu Linghe came over with a tray with a carefully prepared breakfast on it.

Whole wheat toast cut into small pieces, topped with mashed avocado and boiled egg slices; a small bowl of oatmeal porridge mixed with nuts and dried fruits; a cup of warm honey lemon water; and Yun Zheng's favorite fresh strawberries.

You know what, the breakfast made by Fu Linghe is quite delicious.

Fu Linghe is not good at making a big meal, but she is very good at making breakfast!

"Your special breakfast for pregnant women, ma'am." Fu Linghe saluted exaggeratedly, which successfully made Yun Zheng laugh.

"Such a rich feast!" Yun Zheng looked at the food in front of her in surprise. "When did you learn to make these?"

Fu Linghe sat down across from her, his eyes full of tenderness. "I've read a lot of nutritional recipes for pregnancy, so I know a little bit. You need to supplement with folic acid, iron, and calcium now. This combination is just right."

Yun Zheng's heart warmed, and her eyes reddened slightly: "Fu Linghe, you will spoil me like this."

"That's just the beginning," Fu Linghe chuckled, reaching out to wipe away the tears that were about to fall from her eyes. "It's hard for you to be pregnant, and it's my duty to take care of you. Besides, I'm your husband, so if I don't spoil you, who will?"

The two were eating breakfast when Fu Linghe's cell phone rang.

He glanced at the caller ID and saw it was his mother, Shen Lanshu.

"Mom, good morning." He pressed the answer button.

"Ling He, your father and I have arrived at the hotel and are checking the banquet hall layout."

Shen Lanshu's voice came through the microphone, and the background sound was a little noisy, "Your mother-in-law said that she and your father-in-law will come over around ten o'clock to discuss the process of guests entering tomorrow."

Fu Linghe glanced at Yun Zheng and asked, "Do you need me and Zheng Zheng to go over?"

"No, no," Shen Lanshu said quickly, "Your task today is to accompany Zheng Zheng. We're here at the hotel. Your dad even hired a photographer to record the setup process. I'll send you photos later."

After hanging up the phone, Fu Linghe smiled at Yun Zheng and said, "It seems we have been given a day off today."

Yun Zheng bit into a strawberry, her eyes sparkling. "Then where are we going?"

"There is indeed a place I want to take you to." Fu Linghe blinked mysteriously.

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After breakfast, Fu Linghe drove Yun Zheng to a private garden on the outskirts of the city.

This is the Fu family's property and is not usually open to the public. Various rare flowers are planted in the garden, and there is also a glass greenhouse, making it spring all year round.

"It's so beautiful here!" Yun Zheng was shocked by the sea of ​​flowers in front of her as soon as she got off the car.

It is winter now, but the roses are in full bloom. The colorful flowers sway gently in the breeze, and the air is filled with sweet fragrance.

Fu Linghe carefully helped her walk along the stone path, "Slow down, the ground is a bit slippery."

Yun Zheng was like an excited child, pointing at various flowers and asking questions.

Fu Linghe patiently explained to her and helped her brush away the petals that fell on her shoulders from time to time.

"How do you know so much about flowers?" Yun Zheng asked curiously.

Fu Linghe chuckled, "I'm cramming for today. I know you like flowers, so I looked up some information on them."

Yun Zheng was so moved that she was speechless and could only hold his hand tightly.

They arrived in front of the greenhouse, and Fu Linghe said mysteriously: "Close your eyes."

Yun Zheng did as she was told and felt Fu Linghe leading her slowly forward.

The warm air hit my face, carrying with it an even stronger scent of flowers.

The sound of birds singing came to my ears.

"You can open your eyes now." Fu Linghe whispered in her ear.

Yun Zheng opened her eyes and was surprised to find a white grand piano placed in the center of the greenhouse, surrounded by blooming orchids and lilies.

The sunlight shines through the glass roof, and golden spots of light dance on the piano keys.

"This is..."

"I had it moved here." Fu Linghe led her to the piano. "I remember you said that when you were a child you loved playing the piano in the garden."

Yun Zheng's eyes instantly became moist.

It was a childhood memory she had casually mentioned a long time ago, but she hadn't expected that he not only remembered it, but also reproduced it so attentively.

Fu Linghe sat down on the piano bench, his slender fingers gently placed on the keys, "What do you want to hear?"

Yun Zheng leaned against him, resting her head on his shoulder. "Wedding in a Dream."

The familiar melody echoed in the greenhouse. Yun Zheng closed her eyes, feeling the dreamy moment of music and the fragrance of flowers intertwined.

Fu Linghe's piano skills are not that of a professional pianist, and every note is full of emotion.

At the end of the song, Fu Linghe took out a small velvet box from his pocket.

"This is..." Yun Zheng held her breath.

Fu Linghe opened the box, revealing a uniquely designed ring with a sparkling sapphire in the center and surrounded by small diamonds, sparkling in the sunlight.

"It's an upgraded version of the engagement ring," Fu Linghe explained softly. "It's adjustable, making it suitable for swollen fingers during pregnancy."

He carefully took out the ring, lifted Yun Zheng's left hand, and gently put it on her ring finger.

The ring fit her finger perfectly, the sapphire accentuating her skin.

"Fu Linghe..." Yun Zheng's voice choked.

"Thank you for being willing to carry our baby."

Fu Linghe held her face in his hands, resting his forehead against hers. "I know pregnancy is hard, but you never complained. This ring represents my gratitude and promise. No matter what the future holds, I will always be by your side."

Yun Zheng's tears finally fell, and she threw herself into Fu Linghe's arms, smelling the familiar woody scent on his body and feeling his strong heartbeat.

"I love you." She whispered in his ear.

Fu Linghe tightened his arms, as if to rub her into his bones and blood. "I love you more."