Chapter 187 A Short Separation Makes You Happy

"This family is so nice, Xiaoxia. I'm really happy for you for finding such a good in-law family. But it's also because you have a good temper. After all, the efforts of both sides can be exchanged for sincerity." Fang Lan'e said especially happily for Ai Xiaoxia.

"Well, it's true that people's interactions are mutual." Ai Xiaoxia then looked at Fang Lan'e and asked, "Xiao'e, if there's anything you can't resolve, just tell me. Don't keep it to yourself. Let's try to wake up tomorrow and have a fresh start."

Fang Lan'e smiled and shook her head. "No, actually, ever since I was able to earn enough money to support myself, I've let go of everything. Now I'm fearless, except for not wanting to find a man. Otherwise, I'll just move forward step by step, and things will get better and better."

"We're not in a rush about relationships. It's not something we can just say today and change our minds. It all depends on fate. Anyway, everything is moving in a good direction right now."

The two of them sat at the end of the kang and chatted until late at night before returning to the head of the kang to sleep.

The next day, Li Shaofen woke up from the heat and got up early to heat the kang, fearing that the two of them would catch a cold.

After breakfast, Ai Xiaoxia and Fang Lan'e returned to the city. After all, the business could not be separated from Fang Lan'e for too long.

When they arrived at the store, Sun Qiang was there. Seeing the two of them coming back with rosy faces, he felt relieved. After a few words, he went out to give gifts. It was the end of the year, and some departments and customers still needed to be taken care of.

Ai Xiaoxia couldn't help with these things, but she knew that she would definitely lead her brother to a bright future. Surpassing his scumbag father was the first step, and she would strive to complete it by the end of next year.

Seeing Fang Lan'e start working, she went home with peace of mind.

When I got home and pushed the door open, I felt the familiar atmosphere was so comfortable. To be honest, it felt like a long time had passed since I last saw him for a day.

The house was clean and Lu Jingshen was always clean, so there was no need to clean.

Ai Xiaoxia took a shower, changed into pajamas, and planned to catch up on some sleep. She chatted with Fang Lan'e too late yesterday and felt a little sleepy today.

She thought she would just take a nap for a while and wake up before Lu Jingshen came back.

Unexpectedly, she slept until noon and woke up when she heard the door open. However, when she heard Lu Jingshen calling her name, she immediately became alert and ran out barefoot without wearing shoes.

Lu Jingshen put down his lunch box and picked up Ai Xiaoxia: "The ground is cold, and you don't even know to put on shoes."

Ai Xiaoxia hugged Lu Jingshen's neck: "I missed you."

Lu Jingshen lowered his head and kissed Ai Xiaoxia on the lips: "I missed you too, you little wild girl, you even learned to stay out all night, wait and see how I will deal with you."

Ai Xiaoxia rubbed her head against Lu Jingshen's chest: "Isn't it okay if I don't have something to do? Let's eat first, and I'll do whatever you want tonight, okay?"

Lu Jingshen lowered his head and whispered in Ai Xiaoxia's ear, "What if I don't want to wait until night?"

"You have to eat first, or the food will get cold."

"I'll heat you up when you're cold. Now I want to eat you."

"Big pervert."

"I'm a big pervert, so what?"

"You are a scoundrel."

"I'm just being a scoundrel to you. If you don't agree, you'll bite me?"

While they were talking, they went to bed. Ai Xiaoxia had kept the curtains drawn when she slept, so there was no need to worry about that now. The temperature in the room slowly rose, and the flirting voices were also beautiful...

After a while of lovemaking, Ai Xiaoxia looked at Lu Jingshen and said, "Honey, is your lower body now dictating your upper body?"

Lu Jingshen shook his head: "The upper body still determines the lower body. Apart from you, I don't even bother to look at others."

Ai Xiaoxia laughed when she heard this: "That's more like it."

Lying on the bed, Ai Xiaoxia recounted the story of Fang Lan'e in detail, then Lu Jingshen got up, took a shower and started heating up the meal.

After dinner, Lu Jingshen went to work, and Ai Xiaoxia started to plan the preparations for Lu Jingshen’s birthday the day after tomorrow.

Cake, steak, and red wine are indispensable. She had already prepared the gift. There was a leather goods store near the barbecue restaurant. The craftsmanship of the master was very good. Ai Xiaoxia drew the wallet pattern herself and made a wallet for Lu Jingshen there. He could pick it up this afternoon. She also went out to buy a gift box to put it in.

The day after Lu Jingshen’s birthday is the Little New Year. This year, Ai Xiaoxia and Lu Jingshen will not go back to their hometown. They plan to buy more things and spend the Little New Year with Ai Xiaoxia at her parents’ home. After all, this is the first year she has returned home to meet her relatives.

In the afternoon, Ai Xiaoxia went to get her wallet, came back packed it up, and hid it under the bed. Naturally, the birthday surprise could not be exposed in advance.

After dinner in the evening, Ai Xiaoxia and Lu Jingshen went to their eldest brother Lin Xiao's house and delivered the negatives of Lin Mei's photos. These had been kept by Lin Xiao before, and they should be returned after they were done using them.

The two arrived downstairs at Lin Xiao's house. When they passed by a notice board at the door of the unit, they heard the voices of Wang Lijuan and another person talking behind the board.

Because the sound was that of an argument, Ai Xiaoxia and Lu Jingshen naturally stopped.

All I could hear was Wang Lijuan's aggrieved voice: "Mom, didn't I tell you? Lin Zhu's matter is no longer possible. Just tell my second aunt that I will help my cousin find another good girl in our unit after some time."

Wang Lijuan's mother disagreed: "No, what are the people like in your factory? How can they compare to the director's daughter? Is your sister-in-law married now?"

Wang Lijuan said, "Mom, don't let your imagination run wild. My sister-in-law is married, and she's very powerful. I offended her last time, and I don't know if she'll hold a grudge against me."

"What the hell is this? We were just getting along, and now this has happened. How can I face my parents?"

"Mom, my life is not easy now. I have always been careful in my husband's family. Please don't force me."

"Then what should I do? Your second aunt comes to our house every day to talk about this. You know our family used to be poor. Your uncle, your aunt, and your aunt all looked down on me. Only your second aunt treated me well. Now our family is doing well. I just want to let those people know that those who treat our family well can also live a good life, so that they will regret it. Now that things can't be done, won't those people laugh at us?"

"But things have already come to this. It's useless for you to force me to death now."

"Then ask Lin Xiao to help see if there are any good girls in their unit. His unit is good."

"Mom, I've been out for too long. I have to go back, otherwise Lin Xiao will come downstairs to find me."

Ai Xiaoxia and Lu Jingshen looked at each other. They didn't want to talk to Wang Lijuan directly at this time, otherwise it would be very embarrassing, so they hurried forward and went straight into the corridor and upstairs.

When they reached upstairs and knocked on the door, Lin Xiao opened the door and saw Ai Xiaoxia and Lu Jingshen. He was very happy: "You are here, come in quickly."

Ai Xiaoxia and Lu Jingshen called their eldest brother, changed their shoes and went into the house.

Lin Xiao poured hot water for the two of them, took a few bottles of drinks and placed them on the coffee table: "You guys sit down, I'll go wash the fruit."

Ai Xiaoxia said, "Brother, don't bother. Here are apples. Just eat them."

Lin Xiao said, "I'll peel it and cut it into pieces so it's easier for you to eat." Then he went into the kitchen.