Chapter 334 The Birthday Gift Taken Away
Lin Anan narrowed her eyes slightly, and her annoyance towards Chen Zhaoxia deepened.
The two had no grudges against each other, at most they had just had an argument, so why would they be obsessed with smearing each other?
Lin's mother was right next to them and heard the conversation between the two.
Although she didn't know who Chen Zhaoxia was, she was sure that the girl was not a good person.
"An An, don't get angry with this kind of person. He is just a gossiper and has a shallow mind. He probably doesn't live a happy life."
Lin Anan hummed softly, "Mom, I know, but I always feel uncomfortable listening to her talking behind my back. The relationship between Mingzhou and I cannot be slandered by her just a few words."
Chu Minglan and Chu Mingyu also noticed that something was wrong in the atmosphere.
Chu Minglan hurried forward and took Lin Anan's hand, looking up and saying, "Sister-in-law, my aunt taught me a truth the day before yesterday. Excellent people will appreciate you and work hard to catch up with you. Only bad people will be jealous of you and want to drag you into the mud all the time. Obviously, there is no benefit for her to drag you down, but she is narrow-minded and short-sighted."
Seeing her speak so convincingly, Lin Anan was also amused, "Really? Xiaolan, you speak very well. You have coaxed my sister-in-law into submission."
Chu Minglan felt a little embarrassed and chuckled twice, "My aunt taught me all this!"
Chu Mingyu scratched his head, not knowing what to say at this moment. He had no idea what to say about his sister.
"Sister is right."
"Oh, this little thing is so cute. Come on, let auntie take you home."
Lin Anan looked at the two children's sensible appearance, and the unhappiness in her heart gradually dissipated, "Let's go home."
The group walked home.
When the little girl saw that his master was about to leave, he circled around a big white dog twice, rubbed his head against it, and then ran away, quickly catching up with the master.
"Are you tired? Are you hungry?"
As soon as she got home, Lin's mother rolled up her sleeves and prepared to go into the kitchen, obviously wanting to make some midnight snack.
Before Lin Anan could say anything, the two little ones were already shouting that they were hungry.
"Then go wash up if you need to. I'll make you some glutinous rice balls for a midnight snack."
"Great! Let's eat glutinous rice balls!"
"I just happened to bring back some sweet-scented osmanthus flowers from the hill behind the compound yesterday. They smelled really good."
Mother Lin went into the kitchen and the two little ones took turns taking a bath.
Lin Anan went back into the house, changed into home clothes, and sat down at the desk.
Chu Mingzhou's birthday is in five days...
Yesterday, when Chief of Staff Fang came to get the information, he mentioned that he would go to Henan Province in person, so Lin Anan wanted him to help bring some things.
She took out a necklace from the drawer. The necklace was simple in style and exquisitely crafted. She pressed the side with her finger, and the lid popped open, revealing a photo of the two of them.
This was the birthday gift she prepared for Chu Mingzhou, but she felt a little regretful that she couldn't give it to him in person.
Lin Anan put down the necklace, took out paper and pen, and wrote a letter.
Mingzhou:
Good news.
It is late at night outside the window, the moonlight is gentle, and the scattered moonlight falls on the table, and it seems to have your image.
I miss you so much that I can only put my thoughts into words, hoping you are well.
Your birthday is just around the corner, but you and I can't spend it together. Thinking of this, I can't help but feel a little regretful.
During this period, I often recall the years we spent together, those ordinary yet warm times. Thinking back now, they are all invaluable memories.
I carefully selected a necklace for you. Although it is not a treasure, it is filled with my deep love and endless longing for you.
Now I can only ask someone to bring it to you. I hope it can be with you just like I am with you.
Mingzhou, since you left, the days seem to have become long. Every minute and every second, I am looking forward to your return.
I miss your smile, your body temperature, and every moment we spent together.
My children and I are waiting for you at home, waiting for your triumphant return and for our family to be reunited.
When you come back, whether it is sunny or cold, I will pick you up...
Lin Anan put down her pen and picked up the letter to check it.
Lin Anan: “…”
All of them are cheesy and sweet words!
It's disgusting.
"An'an, come out quickly, the dumplings are ready."
“Here I come.”
Lin Anan folded the letter carefully and put it gently into the envelope. She then wrapped the necklace in a handkerchief and placed it next to the envelope. Then she stood up, responded to Lin's mother, and walked out of the house.
In the main hall, the dim lights flickered, and the steaming dumplings on the table exuded a sweet fragrance.
Chu Minglan and Chu Mingyu had already been sitting there obediently, staring at the bowls, their little faces full of anticipation.
"Sister-in-law, come and sit down." Chu Minglan greeted her warmly.
Lin Anan walked over and sat down with a smile. Mother Lin brought out the last bowl of glutinous rice balls from the kitchen and placed them in front of her. "Try it quickly. They are freshly out of the pot and are still hot."
Lin Anan picked up the spoon and gently stirred the glutinous rice balls in the bowl. The soft and glutinous rice balls became more tempting after being soaked in osmanthus honey.
She scooped one up and put it in her mouth. The sweetness instantly spread on her taste buds. A light bite revealed the extremely fragrant black sesame filling.
"Is it delicious?" Lin's mother asked with a smile.
Lin Anan nodded quickly, "It's delicious, especially delicious. It's worthy of being Sucheng's glutinous rice food. It's really unique."
Lin's mother paused!
Chu Mingyu had his mouth full and said incoherently: "Sister-in-law, this glutinous rice dumpling is so delicious, and it's filled with sesame."
Chu Minglan also nodded, "It's very delicious. This is the most delicious glutinous rice balls I have ever eaten."
"Even if it tastes good, you can't eat too much, or you'll have an upset stomach when you go to sleep."
After having supper, Lin Anan helped her mother clean up the dishes and went to wash up.
When she lay down on the bed, she looked at the dark ceiling and gently stroked her belly.
She thought about the unfinished words in the letter, whether Chu Mingzhou would be happy when he received the gift, and whether he was safe in Henan Province at the moment...
After tossing and turning for a long time, I finally fell asleep.
The next morning, the sunlight shone through the window onto her face, and Lin Anan woke up slowly.
After a simple wash, she walked out of the room and saw Lin's mother hanging clothes in the yard, with Chu Minglan and Chu Mingyu helping to pass the clips.
"Sister-in-law, good morning!" Chu Minglan greeted with a smile.
Lin Anan walked over and said, "Good morning, you guys got up pretty early."
"We want to help our aunt with the work." Chu Mingyu said seriously.
Lin Anan felt warm in her heart and was about to speak when she heard a knock on the door.
When he opened the door, he saw Chief of Staff Fang standing at the door with a military vehicle parked behind him. It was obvious that he was preparing to set off.
Lin Anan hurriedly greeted the person and wanted to welcome him home.
Fang Zheng waved his hand and said, "We are about to leave. Didn't you say yesterday that you had something to give to Captain Chu? I came by to pick it up so you don't have to make another trip."
"Thank you so much, I have everything ready, please wait a moment."
As she said this, she hurried back to the house, took out a small box, and handed it to Fang Zheng solemnly, "Please be sure to hand it to him personally, and also, please help me tell him that everything is fine at home."
Fang Zheng took it and nodded, "Don't worry, I will definitely take it there. Take care of yourself too, Team Leader Zhang Yuchai will hand over the follow-up work to you, so don't worry."
"Yes, thank you very much."
Chief of Staff Fang gave a few more instructions, then got in the car and left.
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