Xiao Lang put his arm around Chen Xiaoru's shoulders, and the two walked side by side into the state-owned restaurant. There were already quite a few people sitting inside, and as soon as they entered, the aroma of hot food hit them, instantly dispelling the morning chill.
Chen Xiaoru looked around, then pulled Xiao Lang and walked straight to the ordering window.
"Waiter, bring me four meat buns and two bowls of dumplings!" Chen Xiaoru's clear voice was particularly loud in the noisy restaurant. She paused, turned her head to look at Xiao Lang, and blinked, "Xiao Lang, what else do you want to eat?"
Xiao Lang couldn't help but smile at Chen Xiaoru's expression, and said lovingly, "That's enough. It would be a waste if we couldn't finish the extra food."
"Okay! A total of two dollars, one food coupon!" The waiter quickly quoted the price, but his eyes couldn't help but glance at Chen Xiaoru and Xiao Lang.
This couple, the man is handsome and the woman is pretty, standing together is really pleasing to the eyes!
Xiao Lang took out money and food coupons from his pocket and handed them to the waiter.
After paying the bill, Chen Xiaoru took Xiao Lang to find an empty seat and sat down, waiting for the hot breakfast to be served with great anticipation.
While waiting, Chen Xiaoru held her cheek, looked at Xiao Lang, and said with a smile: "Xiao Lang, you are so good to me!"
Xiao Lang scratched her nose and said lovingly, "Silly girl, if I don't treat you well, who else can I treat well?"
"That seems to be the case," Chen Xiaoru nodded, then tilted her head, blinked her big eyes and asked, "So where are we going after we finish eating? Will we just go home straight after buying the candy?"
Xiao Lang looked at her sweet and adorable appearance, his heart softening, yet he couldn't help but feel a little worried. He reached out and gently stroked Chen Xiaoru's soft hair, saying softly, "Xiaoru, let's go to the hospital later. You've been dozing off a lot lately, and I'm a little worried. Let's go see a doctor."
Chen Xiaoru thought about it and realized that she had been pregnant for a month or so and she didn’t know if it could be detected.
Seeing that she didn't say anything, Xiao Lang thought she didn't want to go. Just as he was about to speak, Chen Xiaoru said, "Okay, but you have to make me something delicious when you come back."
"Okay, how about I make your favorite braised pork tomorrow?" Xiao Lang said.
"Okay, that's settled," Chen Xiaoru replied.
"Two bowls of dumplings and buns are ready!" the window waiter shouted.
"Coming!" Xiao Lang responded and stood up to get the food. He first walked to the window and placed two bowls of steaming dumplings on the table, then went back to get the buns.
"Xiaoru, eat the dumplings first. I'll go get the buns." Xiao Lang placed the dumplings in front of Chen Xiaoru and instructed her carefully.
"Yeah, go ahead!" Chen Xiaoru couldn't wait any longer. She picked up a dumpling with her chopsticks, dipped it in vinegar, blew on it a few times, and carefully took a bite. The delicious broth instantly burst in her mouth, burning her so much that she gasped for air, but she couldn't bear to spit it out.
Chen Xiaoru didn't even raise her head, only concentrating on the dumplings in front of her, and mumbled, "Hmm... delicious!"
Xiao Lang quickly returned with the steaming buns, which exuded an enticing aroma. He sat down and began to eat the dumplings, which had thin wrappers and large fillings. The first bite was filled with juicy juice.
"Honey, is it delicious?"
Chen Xiaoru's sudden words were like a stone dropped into a calm lake, instantly stirring up ripples in Xiao Lang's heart. He paused with his chopsticks, nearly dropping his dumplings on the table. He froze in shock, wondering if he had misheard.
"Xiao...Xiaoru, what...what did you call me just now?" Xiao Lang's voice was trembling, and his eyes were full of disbelief and surprise.
Chen Xiaoru finally realized what she had just blurted out. Her fair cheeks flushed red, like ripe apples, all the way to her ears. She avoided looking at Xiao Lang, and her voice dropped to a whisper, "Nothing...nothing. Eat quickly. We have to go to the hospital soon!"
She was secretly upset. How could she have been so careless and said what was in her heart? Now, Xiao Lang would definitely laugh at her.
Xiao Lang looked at Chen Xiaoru's shy look, and his heart felt as if a feather had gently brushed against it, itching and sweet. He couldn't bear to laugh at her, but felt as if his heart was filled with honey, sweet and cloying.
He put down his chopsticks, leaned forward slightly, and moved closer to Chen Xiaoru. His eyes were so gentle that they could drip water. His voice was low and magnetic, with a hint of teasing: "Xiaoru, call me again and let me hear it?"
Chen Xiaoru lowered her head even lower, almost burying her face in the bowl of dumplings. She pursed her lips tightly, refusing to speak again.
Xiao Lang was not in a hurry. He just looked at her quietly with a doting smile on his lips.
The diners around seemed to have noticed the commotion here and cast curious glances over.
Chen Xiaoru felt like she was about to be roasted by these gazes. She finally couldn't bear it anymore, raised her head, glared at Xiao Lang quickly, and said in a voice as thin as a mosquito: "Eat your meal quickly! Leave quickly after eating!"
After saying that, she lowered her head again and continued to struggle with the dumplings in the bowl, but the red tips of her ears revealed her mood at the moment.
Seeing this, Xiao Lang burst into laughter. His laughter was hearty and joyful, which aroused the curiosity of the people around him.
He stopped teasing her and picked up his chopsticks again. While eating, he would occasionally glance at Chen Xiaoru, and the smile in the corner of his eyes could not be concealed.
This breakfast was made extra sweet by Chen Xiaoru's call of "husband." Xiao Lang wondered if the dumpling filling must have been made of honey. How could it be so sweet? He stole a glance at Chen Xiaoru. She was concentrating on the food in front of her, but the tips of her ears were still red, like ripe cherries, making one want to take a bite.
Xiao Lang was delighted, but he remained calm and simply quickened his eating pace. He thought, "I can't call you 'husband' for nothing. I have to reward my wife when I get home."
The two of them devoured breakfast in a flash, and after leaving the state-owned restaurant, Xiao Lang headed straight for the supply and marketing cooperative, his goal clearly in mind: White Rabbit candy. Chen Xiaoru loved sweets, especially White Rabbit candy, and every time she passed by the supply and marketing cooperative, she couldn't move.
"Comrade, give me two pounds of White Rabbit milk candy!" Xiao Lang's voice was loud and proud.
The salesperson looked up at him and expertly weighed the candies and bagged them. He couldn't help but jokingly say, "Hey, young man, you're really good to your wife! These White Rabbit candies are a hot commodity, and most people wouldn't be willing to buy so much."
Xiao Lang chuckled, without explaining, took the candy and carefully put it into his bag. This was his wife's "treasure", and he couldn't let it get bumped or scratched.
Chen Xiaoru stood aside, looking at Xiao Lang's "food-protecting" look, and couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"What are you laughing at?" Xiao Lang was a little puzzled.
"Nothing, I just think you're...very cute." Chen Xiaoru said with a smile.
Xiao Lang's old face flushed, he coughed lightly, and said in a serious tone: "Let's go, let's go to the hospital."
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