Chapter 100 Extra Chapter 1: The Daily Life of a Young Couple

He Zifeng had been busy for so long, and finally he could rest during the New Year. The room was very warm, and he was reluctant to get out of bed, not letting Qiuyu get up either.

Qiu Yu is a hardworking person, used to doing chores, so she felt a little uncomfortable lying in bed all day.

He Zifeng bit his ear and said, "I cooked the porridge last night, it's just a matter of heating it up." In this way, he blocked Qiu Yu's excuse of making breakfast.

He Zifeng pulled Qiu Yu into his arms and said, "Lie down with me for a while." Although his words were a request, his actions were domineering, his hands firmly gripping Qiu Yu's waist.

Qiu Yu turned her face away, avoiding He Zifeng's eyes. But her exposed neck looked fair and delicate, and seemed very easy to bite.

He Zifeng was a man of action and boldness, gently nibbling at Qiu Yu with his teeth. This brought tears to Qiu Yu's eyes. She said, "Stop playing, Ranran will be here soon."

Since He Zifeng took leave from home these days, Qiu Yu has been experiencing a mix of love and hate. The two hadn't seen each other for a long time, and naturally, their desire ignited. But He Zifeng's fire burned too brightly, leaving her powerless to retaliate, and now she's even a little scared.

Qiu Yu has a good personality and usually spoils He Zifeng, letting him run wild.

Just as He Zifeng was getting into the swing of things, he said, "I'm not going to do anything, just give you a hug."

Qiu Yu didn't believe his nonsense and wanted to leave his embrace. Unfortunately, Qiu Yu was ticklish all over, and the touch made her laugh. He Zifeng became even more aggressive, until Qiu Yu had no choice but to beg for mercy.

He Zifeng was playing around with his sweetheart like this, and he kissed him directly. His lips were clean and warm, and even just one kiss was addictive.

After a long while, the sweet kiss ended, and He Zifeng released him. Qiu Yuren was already limp in his arms, too weak to even get up.

A moment later, they heard a clattering sound coming from outside, and they knew without a doubt that their little devil had arrived.

Qiu Yu pulled her clothes tighter and hid under the covers.

With a creak, the door opened, and a small head tilted halfway in.

He Zifeng gently waved, and little He Ran ran over. He Zifeng saw that the little guy's cotton-padded jacket wasn't buttoned up, and he was only wearing a small undershirt underneath when he ran over.

"Daddy." Little He Ran climbed up quickly, as nimble as a little monkey.

The little brat is now forbidden by He Zifeng to sleep alone in his own room, but every morning he runs over to get some warmth from his two fathers' beds.

Sure enough, as soon as Ranran came in, she took off the cotton-padded coat she was wearing. She then quickly scurried into bed to find Qiuyu to cuddle with.

He Zifeng had no choice but to lift the little guy out, and the little guy's hands and feet were pressed against Qiu Yu's body.

He Zifeng said, "You're already five years old and you still need to be carried every day. When your teacher finds out after school starts, he'll definitely laugh at you."

Ranran blinked and said, "Daddy, don't tell." Children's thoughts are very simple; as long as they don't tell, the other person won't know.

He Zifeng said, "You brat." He had originally wanted to have a close chat with his stepfather, but this little brat ruined everything, so he couldn't have any of those ideas anymore.

Then the little guy snuggled into Qiu Yu's arms and hugged her.

Qiu Yu was also at a loss with her biological son. She gently patted the little guy.

Little He Ran is so clingy. Even though he's not sleepy, he wants to be coaxed. He even sneaks a kiss on Qiu Yu every now and then. He doesn't act like a five-year-old at all; he still acts like a little baby.

He Zifeng got up and changed his clothes, saying, "I'll go knead the dough and steam some buns later." He had also received a bundle of water celery from the county government office during his leave. It wasn't easy to get this in winter; it was all grown on earthen beds. It cost a hundred coins a pound outside.

Vegetables are a rare commodity in winter. Stir-frying them would be a waste of such expensive ingredients.

It just so happens that he had kept a piece of the beef and mutton that the security escort agency had transported last time. He can chop it up and make steamed buns.

As soon as He Zifeng went out, he saw Fang Shi in the small kitchen.

He Zifeng said, "Mother, why don't you go inside?" Fang Shi liked to spend time with Qiu Yu and the others during the day, and also play with her grandson. However, since He Zifeng had returned, knowing that the two of them would be together, she wouldn't go near them. These days, she'd been busy making rice cakes. And you know what? The steamed rice cakes were soft, sticky, sweet, and delicious.

Fang said, "I like it here." There's always a fire burning here, so it's warm.

He Zifeng said, "Mom, I want to make beef and water celery buns." These meat buns smell delicious, and they're quite big, so it's very satisfying to eat one. They're even better with a little bit of vinegar. Now that the weather is cool, I can steam several batches, and I can reheat them whenever I want to eat them; they won't spoil at all.

He Zifeng used to be an expert at kneading dough when he was running a street stall. It takes some strength to knead it so that the dough is chewy and elastic.

Fang helped pick the vegetables. But he wasn't needed for the strenuous work of chopping the filling.

He Zifeng is a capable person; he can get most of the work done without anyone's help.

Looking at He Zifeng, Fang asked, "Zifeng, do you hate me for separating from your father?" She had wanted to say this since she returned home, but she couldn't bring herself to say it. She knew her son had suffered greatly since she left.

Children with mothers are different from those without.

Although He Zifeng has achieved what he has today, one can imagine how difficult it was.

He Zifeng said, "I don't hate you." This was his true feeling; a man like his father didn't deserve a wife at all. He added, "It's just that I was too young back then and couldn't protect you."

He Zifeng had never seen Fang Shi cry before. But as soon as He Zifeng finished speaking, Fang Shi's tears suddenly streamed down her face. All the pain and sorrow she had endured over the years seemed to find solace in that moment.

He Zifeng looked at his mother and said, "You're back now. You can enjoy your retirement. Qiuyu doesn't have parents anymore. We'll take care of you together. Ranran also likes you. But you should give the child less maltose. Too much of it will ruin her teeth."

He Zifeng and Qiu Yu usually don't buy these things. But Fang Shi secretly buys them for him. The little guy is extremely close to his grandma.

Fang wiped her eyes and said, "I'm lucky, I'm enjoying the good life thanks to my son!"

He Zifeng comforted her, "Mother, it is our blessing to have you here." He and Qiuyu had little connection with their parents and no elder in charge of the family. Now that Fang Shi was here, they felt like they had a pillar of support.

Fang felt both bittersweet and warm inside as her son comforted her.

He Zifeng prepared the filling and quickly wrapped the buns. Then he put them in the steamer to steam.

Qiuyu came over after everything was mostly in order. She could faintly hear her son reading from the small kitchen.

Qiu Yu covered the bite mark left by He Zifeng yesterday with her stand-up collar, but a little red mark could still be seen at the edge: "Mother, good morning."

When Qiu Yu saw that Fang Shi was also there, she blushed. If she didn't know better, she would have thought that he was just lazing around in bed.

Seeing that Qiu Yu was embarrassed, Fang Shi quickly said, "I'll go make shoe soles. Listening to Ranran reading makes me even more energetic when I'm making shoe soles." After saying that, she left. Only Qiu Yu and He Zifeng were in the small kitchen.

He Zifeng hugged Qiu Yu and said, "Yu'er." Then he went to bite her ear.

Qiu Yu said, "Stop fooling around." After a long pause, she finally said, "If you keep doing this, I'm going to bite you."

He Zifeng chuckled upon hearing this, feeling as if the person in front of him couldn't get enough of him.