After breakfast, Shen Tingzhou took Shen Nianxi to the town park to feed the pigeons, while Lin Wanqiu and Shen Nian'an stayed home to organize the latest information on the student aid fund. In the park, willow trees swayed gently, the lake water was clear, and a flock of snow-white pigeons strolled leisurely on the lawn. Shen Nianxi, holding pigeon feed, excitedly ran to the flock, and the pigeons gathered around, pecking at the food in her hand. She giggled, her little face full of innocent joy.
Shen Tingzhou followed behind his daughter, his gaze always fixed on her, a gentle smile on his face. He watched her pigtails sway as she ran, listened to her clear laughter, and felt a deep sense of contentment. He had always felt that as a soldier, protecting his country was his duty, but only after being wounded did he realize that protecting his own family and ensuring their safety and happiness was equally inescapable.
"Dad, come here quickly!" Shen Nianxi called out to him, her face full of smiles. "The pigeons aren't afraid of me anymore, they're so cute!"
Shen Tingzhou strode over, squatted down, and fed the pigeons with his daughter. "Does Xixi like pigeons?" he asked.
"I love it!" Shen Nianxi nodded vigorously. "Can Dad bring me here to feed the pigeons often in the future?"
“Of course,” Shen Tingzhou said with a smile. “As long as Xixi likes it, Daddy will bring you here often in the future.”
The father and daughter spent the morning playing in the park. Shen Nianxi even dragged Shen Tingzhou along on the carousel and the miniature train, their laughter echoing throughout the park. Seeing his daughter's joy, Shen Tingzhou secretly vowed to spend more time with his children in the future, filling their childhood with his love.
When Chen Nianxi returned home at noon, Lin Wanqiu had already prepared a sumptuous lunch. Sweet and sour pork ribs, steamed fish, and stir-fried vegetables were all dishes her family loved. Chen Nianxi ran to Lin Wanqiu's side, tugged at her clothes, and excitedly said, "Mommy, Mommy, Daddy took me to feed the pigeons and ride the carousel today! I'm so happy!"
Lin Wanqiu patted her daughter's head and said with a smile, "As long as you're happy. Go wash your hands and eat, the food is getting cold."
During dinner, Shen Nianxi chattered excitedly about the fun she had at the park that morning, with Shen Tingzhou adding his own stories. The family listened with great interest, and the table was filled with laughter. Shen Nian'an watched her parents and sister enjoying themselves, feeling a deep sense of contentment. Before, their home always lacked a certain liveliness, but since her father shifted his focus from work to family, the laughter in their home had increased significantly, and her mother's smile had become even brighter.
In the afternoon, Shen Tingzhou accompanied Lin Wanqiu to the planting base to check on the growth of fruits and vegetables. Inside, greenhouses stood in neat rows, the strawberries ripening, their bright red fruit hanging temptingly from the vines; cucumbers and tomatoes were also growing well, their lush green vines climbing the supports and laden with fresh, tender fruit. Shen Xiaogang, busy inside the greenhouse, immediately greeted Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou upon seeing them.
"Sister-in-law, Brother Shen, you're here." Shen Xiaogang said with a smile, "The fruits and vegetables in the greenhouse are growing very well now, and they will be ready to be harvested and supplied to the workshop in a few days."
"Thank you for your hard work, Xiaogang," Lin Wanqiu said with a smile. "I'm so grateful to you for taking care of the planting base during this time."
"Sister-in-law, you're too kind. It's what I should do," Shen Xiaogang said. "Brother Shen, are you feeling better? You look full of energy now, even more robust than before!"
Shen Tingzhou smiled and said, "I'm much better, thank you for your concern. If anything happens at the planting base in the future, please let us know." As he spoke, he and Lin Wanqiu walked into the greenhouse to carefully check the growth of the fruits and vegetables. Sunlight streamed in through the plastic film of the greenhouse, warm and plentiful, and the air was filled with the fragrance of soil and the fresh aroma of fruits and vegetables.
Lin Wanqiu reached out and picked a ripe strawberry, handing it to Shen Tingzhou: "Try it, see if it's sweet."
Shen Tingzhou took the strawberry, put it in his mouth, and the sweet juice filled his mouth, carrying a rich fruity aroma. "It's very sweet, even better than before," he said with a smile.
"This is all thanks to the organic fertilizer in the space," Lin Wanqiu said in a low voice, a sly glint in her eyes. The organic fertilizer cultivated in the space not only makes fruits and vegetables grow faster and better, but also improves their taste and nutritional value, which is one of the reasons why "Natural Delight" products are so popular with consumers.
Shen Tingzhou smiled knowingly, reached out and took her hand. The two walked side by side in the greenhouse, talking softly. The sunlight cast long shadows of them, creating a warm and beautiful scene. At this moment, there were no worries about work, no pressure from tasks, only each other's company and the peace of time.
In the days that followed, Shen Tingzhou completely immersed himself in family life. Every morning, he would help Lin Wanqiu prepare breakfast and then take Nianxi to school; in the morning, he would tidy up the yard or go to the fields to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the countryside; in the afternoon, he would pick Nianxi up from school and then help her with her homework and play games; in the evening, the family would sit together in the living room, watch TV, chat, and enjoy each other's company.
He even took some cooking lessons, and although he couldn't match Lin Wanqiu's culinary skills, he could still make a few decent home-style dishes. Once, while Lin Wanqiu was at the food shop checking on things, he personally cooked dinner. The sweet and sour pork ribs were a beautiful reddish-brown color and had a delicious sweet and sour flavor; the scrambled eggs with tomatoes were fragrant and flavorful; and the stir-fried vegetables were crisp and refreshing. When Lin Wanqiu and the children returned, they were astonished to see the table full of food.
"Dad, did you make all of this?" Shen Nianxi asked curiously, her eyes wide open.
“是啊，溪溪快尝尝，看爸爸做得好不好吃。”沈廷舟笑着说道。
沈念溪拿起筷子，夹了一块糖醋排骨，放进嘴里，立刻露出了满足的笑容：“好吃！爸爸做的糖醋排骨比妈妈做的还好吃！”
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