Xu Yue repaid Bai Jiaojiao with a meal, and Bai Jiaojiao also wanted to repay Shen Heng with a meal.

She made some pork dumplings and then prepared a table of dishes that Shen Heng liked. Bai Doudou sat under the table, craning her neck to look at the big fish and meat dishes on the table, her saliva dripping from the corners of her mouth and falling to the ground with a "plop".

Bai Jiaojiao carried the little gluttonous dog to the door, and after waiting for two minutes, Shen Heng appeared in the alley.

Upon seeing Bai Jiaojiao, Shen Heng quickened his pace on his bicycle.

Shen Heng probably had a social engagement today. He was wearing a sharp suit with a jacket over it, and his leather shoes cost several hundred yuan a pair. Bai Jiaojiao couldn't help but find it funny that he was standing on the bicycle pedals.

Shen Heng: My wife's smile is so beautiful.

"Why are you waiting for me outside? Aren't you cold?"

Shen Heng took off his gloves and touched Bai Jiaojiao's hand. It was alright; it was warm and cozy under Bai Doudou's belly.

"Come in quickly, I've already prepared the dishes. I'll start cooking the dumplings as soon as you get back."

"What, is it Chinese New Year today?"

As soon as Shen Heng entered the house, he saw a table full of dishes on the dining table in the living room. He heard that there were dumplings too. He took off his coat while staring at the dishes.

"Yes, it's Chinese New Year today." Bai Jiaojiao went to the kitchen to cook the dumplings, and Chen Heng followed behind her: "Which Chinese calendar year are we celebrating?"

"Thank you so much for helping Xu Yue resolve Qiu Mao's issue. She treated me to a meal today, so I'm returning the favor by sending it back to you."

"Is this all you're going to offer?"

"Oh? You're still not satisfied with these?"

Bai Jiaojiao waited for the water in the pot to boil, then put her hands on her hips and said to Chen Heng.

"Of course I'm not dissatisfied. Don't you remember what you promised me? Bai Jiaojiao, it's not a good habit to go back on your word."

"When have I ever gone back on my word?" Bai Jiaojiao said, blushing.

Upon hearing this, Shen Heng immediately laughed: "Then I'll send Shen Shi to his maternal grandmother's house."

"I didn't pick him up today," Bai Jiaojiao continued in a low voice.

Shen Heng pinched his face hard: "You, you've made me feel like I'm dreaming."

Seeing Shen Heng's pathetic state, Bai Jiaojiao glanced at him and said, "Yeah, you're dreaming right now."

"Knock on me, let me see if I can wake up."

Upon hearing Shen Heng's words, Bai Jiaojiao stretched out her hand and clenched it into a small fist, as if to strike Shen Heng with a hammer, but Shen Heng intercepted it in mid-air.

The calluses on Shen Heng's palms had faded over the years, but they remained broad and gentle. He held Bai Jiaojiao's small hand in his palm, brought it to his lips, and kissed and smelled it.

"Jiaojiao, can we cook the dumplings later?"

"no!"

Shen Heng carried Bai Jiaojiao to a counter to the side. Their kitchen counter was very large, a habit left over from when they ran a pastry business, which also made it convenient for the two of them to cook together in the kitchen.

Now that it was convenient for Shen Heng, he let Bai Jiaojiao sit on top facing him. He stood between Bai Jiaojiao's legs, looking down at her with little resistance in his eyes.

He closed the stove door with his foot. The rising steam made the kitchen quite warm. Shen Heng hooked Bai Jiaojiao's chin, making her stare at him, and with his other hand, he untied Bai Jiaojiao's padded jacket and threw it aside.

Bai Jiaojiao caught a glimpse of her padded jacket lying pitifully on the ground, but she was too busy taking care of herself to worry about anything else.

Shen Heng only stripped Bai Jiaojiao, while he himself dressed like a human demon, his soft sweater pressed against Bai Jiaojiao, letting her lean against him.

"Aren't you cold?"

"It's cold." Bai Jiaojiao lowered her head, resting it against Shen Heng's chest, refusing to look at him.

"It's not cold."

Shen Heng bent down and kissed Bai Jiaojiao, admiring her beautiful body. He kissed her from her forehead to the tip of her nose, and then continued downwards until he squatted down. Bai Jiaojiao reached out and grabbed his hair.

“Chen Heng”.

Shen Heng was also afraid of pain, but he forced a kiss on her, knowing that Bai Jiaojiao wouldn't really pinch him.

Bai Jiaojiao was startled by Shen Heng's provocation. Shen Heng smiled and quickly took off his sweater and put it on Bai Jiaojiao. His sweater looked like a big blanket on Bai Jiaojiao, making her look even more petite.

"Hold on tight, or I won't be responsible if you fall into the pot."

As Shen Heng said this, he firmly put one arm around Bai Jiaojiao's waist. Seeing that Bai Jiaojiao obediently held onto him, he was satisfied.

"Open up a little wider, Jiaojiao."

Shen Heng covered Bai Jiaojiao's eyes and whispered softly in her ear.