Chapter 321 Fishnet Brand Sweater
After Derentang got back on track, Su Wantang was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief and focus on resting at home during her pregnancy.
She nestled in the wicker chair, basking in the warm winter sun, lazily flipping through a medical book. Lu Jingyan sat beside her, peeling an apple for her.
The blade spun incredibly fast, the fruit peel as thin as a cicada's wing, falling in circles without breaking.
"Jingyan, your cooking skills are impressive." Su Wantang took the apple, took a bite, and found it crisp and sweet.
Lu Jingyan pursed his lips and remained silent. He wanted to say that he had practiced peeling potatoes before, so that when supplies were scarce on the battlefield, peeling them quickly would allow him to eat more. But saying that would be too jarring, so he swallowed his words.
"Eat some yourself too." Su Wantang held an apple to his mouth.
Lu Jingyan opened his mouth and took a bite. His teeth touched her fingertip, and she flinched, then smiled and withdrew her hand.
"Are you born in the Year of the Dog?"
"Hmm." Lu Jingyan nodded, completely serious. "Your dog."
Su Wantang was amused by his appearance and was about to tease him a bit more when she heard a "bang" from the kitchen.
Then came Meng Wan's voice: "Jingyan! What are you planning to do now?"
Lu Jingyan's body stiffened, and he subconsciously tried to stand up, but Su Wantang pressed his shoulder down.
"Don't go, you'll only cause trouble."
No sooner had she finished speaking than Meng Wan came out of the kitchen, holding a spatula, her face covered in flour, and looking very angry.
"Jingyan, let me tell you, this kitchen is forbidden territory. Don't even think about going in there again! Last time you almost ripped the roof off, what are you trying to do this time?"
Lu Jingyan: "..."
Wang Ma also came out, holding a bowl of porridge in her hand, her eyes narrowed into slits with a smile.
"Commander Lu, you should just stay put. Your cooking skills are really not cut out for cooking."
Lu Jingyan: "..."
He glanced at Su Wantang, then at the two elders, and finally sat back down silently.
Fine, he admits defeat.
Su Wantang laughed until her stomach hurt, and reached out to pat his arm.
"Okay, okay, don't be sad. You can't cook, but you can fight."
Lu Jingyan glanced at her and said in a muffled voice, "We can't feed you while we're fighting a war."
These words softened Su Wantang's heart, and she leaned over and kissed him on the cheek.
"Who said that? I can only eat in peace when you're fighting to defend the country."
Lu Jingyan's ears turned red, and he turned his head away without saying a word.
Meng Wan and Wang Ma exchanged a glance and couldn't help but laugh.
This young couple is a perfect match, the more you look at them, the better they seem.
Over the next few days, Lu Jingyan behaved much better and stopped going into the kitchen. But he wasn't idle either; he spent all his time in the study fiddling with something.
Su Wantang tried to go in and take a look several times, but he stopped her each time.
"Don't come in yet."
"Why?"
"I'm preparing a surprise."
"What surprise?"
You'll find out then.
After Lu Jingyan finished speaking, he closed the door, leaving Su Wantang alone outside, her face full of question marks.
That afternoon, Meng Wan sat in the living room knitting a sweater. Her needles flew swiftly, and clumps of yarn transformed into tiny sleeves in her hands.
"Wantang, come and take a look. Do you like this color?"
Su Wantang walked over and saw the sweater in Meng Wan's hand. It was light yellow and had several small flowers knitted on it.
"It looks great! Mom, your cooking is amazing."
Meng Wan smiled, her eyes full of tenderness.
"This is the first time I've ever knitted clothes for my grandchildren, so I have to put my heart into it."
She paused, then said, "After the baby is born, I'll knit him a set of little cotton pants."
Su Wantang felt a warm glow in her heart as she sat next to Meng Wan, watching her knit a sweater.
Upstairs in the study, Lu Jingyan was lying on the table with a book titled "Beginner's Guide to Knitting" open in front of him.
Sweat beaded on his forehead as he held two knitting needles in his hand, studying the diagrams in the book.
"First, start with a stitch... then a plain stitch... then increase the stitch..."
He muttered to himself, but his hand movements were incredibly clumsy.
The knitting needles dangled in his hands, nearly pricking his fingers several times.
"Wait, why is this needle so hard to thread?"
He pulled the needle out and threaded it again, but the yarn got a knot.
"Depend on!"
He cursed under his breath, patiently untied the knot, and threaded it again.
He finally made it through and breathed a sigh of relief, then continued knitting.
One stitch, two stitches, three stitches...
He knitted very slowly, and sweat poured down his forehead.
Outside the study, Su Wantang heard a muffled thud coming from inside. She frowned, walked to the door, and knocked.
"Jingyan, what are you doing?"
"It's nothing! Don't come in!"
Lu Jingyan's voice was a little urgent, and there was a hint of panic in it.
Su Wantang became even more curious. She tried pushing the door, only to find it locked.
What exactly are you doing?
"I told you, I'm preparing a surprise!"
"What surprise?"
"You wait!"
Lu Jingyan fell silent after he finished speaking.
Su Wantang stood outside the door, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
Why is this person being so mysterious?
Two days later.
Lu Jingyan finally came out of the study.
He was holding a bag, his expression a mix of nervousness and anticipation.
"Wantang, come here."
Su Wantang was reading in the living room when she heard his voice and looked up.
"what?"
"I'll show you something."
Su Wantang put down her book and walked over.
Lu Jingyan handed her the bag, his voice a little tense.
"Open it and take a look."
Su Wantang took the bag, opened it, and was stunned.
Inside the bag was... a sweater?
Wait, can this thing even be considered a sweater?
She took it out and examined it closely, discovering that the sleeves of this "sweater" were of different lengths, the neckline was crooked, and there were several large holes in it.
The whole garment was loose and baggy; it looked more like a fishing net than a sweater.
Su Wantang: "..."
She couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Hahahaha!
She laughed so hard she almost fell over, and tears streamed down her face.
Lu Jingyan's face flushed red. He tried to snatch the "sweater" back, but Su Wantang hugged him tightly.
"Don't touch it! This is my son's first designer item!"
Lu Jingyan: "..."
"What brand name?"
"A fishing net brand!" Su Wantang laughed until tears streamed down her face. "How imposing!"
Lu Jingyan's face turned even redder. He turned his head away and said in a muffled voice, "Stop laughing."
"I'm not laughing, I'm not laughing." Su Wantang suppressed a laugh, held up the "sweater" and examined it against the light.
"Jingyan, your craftsmanship... is truly unique."
Lu Jingyan: "..."
He just wants to crawl into a hole and disappear.
Hearing the commotion, Meng Wan and Lu Zhenguo came downstairs.
Meng Wan immediately noticed the "fishing net" in Su Wantang's hand. She paused for a moment, then covered her mouth and laughed.
"Jingyan, did you knit this?"
Lu Jingyan remained silent, his face as red as a boiled shrimp.
Lu Zhenguo walked over, took the "sweater" and looked at it, his lips twitching.
"Son, what you're doing..."
After hesitating for a long time, he finally managed to say, "That's quite creative."
Meng Wan laughed so hard she couldn't stand up straight, and she patted her son's shoulder.
“Jingyan, your intentions are good, but your skills… really need some practice.”
Lu Jingyan: "..."
He just wants to crawl into a hole and disappear.
Seeing his embarrassed expression, Su Wantang felt both soft-hearted and amused.
She walked over and hugged his arm.
"Jingyan, I wasn't laughing at you."
"You clearly smiled."
"I'm laughing at how much I love you."
Lu Jingyan looked down at her, and the embarrassment in his eyes slowly turned into tenderness.
"real?"
"Really." Su Wantang tiptoed and kissed him on the lips. "I remember everything you've done for me."
Lu Jingyan's heart skipped a beat. He reached out and pulled her into his arms, resting his chin on the top of her head.
"Then don't complain that I'm clumsy."
"I will never find fault with you."
Meng Wan and Lu Zhenguo exchanged a glance and both smiled.
This young couple is a perfect match, the more you look at them, the better they seem.
In the evening, Qin Zheng came to report on his work.
He stood in the living room, his expression respectful.
"Miss, Tangdixuan's business has been very good lately. They've managed it very well in January."
Su Wantang nodded.
"Where are the accounts?"
“It all matches up, no problem.” Qin Zheng paused, then said, “By the way, recently a Mrs. Zhao has been asking about you and the Lu family in front of guests.”
Su Wantang's eyes narrowed slightly.
"Madam Zhao?"
"Yes, I heard her husband is the director of the logistics department."
Su Wantang narrowed her eyes but didn't say anything.
Lu Jingyan sat to the side and asked in a deep voice, "What is she asking about?"
"We mainly want to know about the young lady's background, and your relationship with her," Qin Zheng said.
"They didn't say much in January, only that they didn't know."
Lu Jingyan frowned.
“Keep an eye on her.”
"yes."
After Qin Zheng left, Su Wantang leaned against Lu Jingyan's chest and closed her eyes to rest.
Lu Jingyan looked down at her, his voice very soft.
Are you tired?
"Not tired."
"That Madam Zhao..."
"No rush," Su Wantang interrupted him. "Let's see what she's planning first."
Lu Jingyan nodded and said nothing more.
He held her in his arms, gently stroking her belly.
It's late at night.
Su Wantang lay on the bed and folded the "fishnet" sweater and placed it on the bedside table.
Lu Jingyan hugged her from behind, burying his face in the crook of her neck.
Stop laughing.
"I didn't laugh."
You were clearly smiling.
"Okay, I was laughing." Su Wantang turned around and kissed his lips.
"I'm smiling, and that's how much I love you."
Lu Jingyan didn't say anything, but just hugged her even tighter.
The moonlight outside the window was like water, and the spring atmosphere inside the house was in full bloom.
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