"Xiao Lang." Chen Xiaoru suddenly put down the bowl and chopsticks in her hands, turned around, and faced Xiao Lang with a serious look in her eyes, "Do you want a child?"
Xiao Lang's heart skipped a beat. This question came so suddenly that he was speechless, not knowing how to start. Do you want a child?
Of course he wanted it. Which man didn't want to have the fruit of his lover? But his current situation... His throat was a little dry and his voice became a little hoarse. "I want it, of course I want it, but..."
"But what?" Chen Xiaoru pressed on, her clear eyes full of inquiry. She noticed the hesitation in Xiao Lang's tone, and felt a little puzzled.
Xiao Lang took a deep breath. He knew that he would have to tell Xiao Ru about this sooner or later. Instead of hiding it, it was better to be honest. He calmed himself down, looked at Chen Xiao Ru, and slowly said, "Xiao Ru, I have something to confess to you."
Chen Xiaoru looked at his serious expression and vaguely guessed that it might be something important. She sat up straight and said seriously, "You talk, I'm listening."
Xiao Lang clenched his fists, as if to encourage himself, and then continued, "It's like this. The doctor said that I was injured at the root... It might be difficult for me to have children in the future."
After saying this, he secretly looked up to observe Chen Xiaoru's reaction, feeling uneasy, like a prisoner awaiting sentencing. He was afraid to see her disappointed, sad, or even blaming eyes.
Chen Xiaoru was stunned. She didn't expect that this was what Xiao Lang wanted to confess.
After a brief silence, Chen Xiaoru slowly spoke, her tone unexpectedly calm:
"The doctor just said it's difficult, he didn't say it's impossible, right?"
Xiao Lang looked up in surprise. He had thought Xiao Ru would be disappointed, sad, or even ask why he hadn't told him earlier. He had never expected it to turn out like this.
Chen Xiaoru continued, even with a comforting smile on her lips:
"Maybe if we try hard, I might get pregnant! With medical technology so advanced these days, any miracle is possible."
Besides, she was not afraid at all. She had the fertility pill, and she also gave Xiao Lang some spiritual spring water every day during this hospitalization, otherwise his injuries would not have healed so quickly.
Xiao Lang looked at Chen Xiaoru with mixed feelings. He had thought this would be a heavy topic, even one that would cause arguments and estrangement.
But he didn't expect Chen Xiaoru to be so understanding and tolerant. Her comfort and smile, like a ray of sunshine, dispelled the haze in his heart.
Then Xiao Lang hugged Chen Xiaoru tightly, buried his head in her neck, and took a deep breath, as if he wanted to engrave the faint fragrance of her body into his bones.
"Xiao Ru, thank you." His voice was muffled, with a barely perceptible tremor.
Chen Xiaoru was stunned by his sudden hug, and then she felt his body tremble slightly, and her heart suddenly softened.
She patted his back gently, and her tone became especially gentle: "Silly boy, why are you thanking me? We are husband and wife."
Hearing this, Xiao Lang hugged her tighter, as if he wanted to rub her into his body. He knew that the best thing he had done in his life was marrying Chen Xiaoru.
"Okay, okay, stop thinking so much!"
Chen Xiaoru felt like she was about to be strangled by him and couldn't breathe. She gently pushed him away and joked, "If you hold me any longer, I'll turn into a meat pie."
Xiao Lang then let her go, a hint of embarrassment flashed across his face, but his eyes were full of gratitude and love.
After breakfast, the dishes and chopsticks clinked as Xiao Lang cleared the table skillfully.
The sunlight came in through the window and shone on Chen Xiaoru's profile. She sat on the table, supporting her chin and watching him work. She watched with great interest, with a sweet smile on the corner of her mouth.
Xiao Lang looked at her and suddenly felt a warm feeling in his heart. After being married for so long, he seemed to have never bought anything serious for Xiaoru. He suddenly felt a little guilty.
"Xiao Ru,"
Xiao Lang walked up to her and whispered, "The weather is nice today. Let's go for a walk in the town and stop by the supply and marketing cooperative to see if there are any good things. We can have lunch at the state-owned restaurant. How about that?"
Chen Xiaoru's eyes lit up when she heard this, and she asked excitedly, "Really? Going to town? To the supply and marketing cooperative? To the state-owned restaurant?"
A series of questions, like a machine gun, revealed her inner excitement and anticipation.
Xiao Lang couldn't help but smile at her happy expression, and scratched her nose lovingly. "Of course it's true. How could I lie to you? I'll get the tickets and money, and we'll set off now."
"Great!" Chen Xiaoru cheered, almost jumping up and down like a happy little bird. Then she ran to the mirror and adjusted her hair and clothes to make herself look more energetic.
Xiao Lang watched her busy figure from the side, and his heart was warm. He walked quickly into the room and took out a stack of bills and a pile of money from the drawer.
"Xiao Ru, please wait at the gate of the family compound. I'll go borrow a bicycle and then we'll go." Xiao Lang came out with the ticket and money, and said with a smile.
"Okay, I'll do as you say."
Chen Xiaoru nodded obediently, took Xiao Lang's arm, and walked out of the house side by side, attracting many people's attention along the way. After all, Xiao Lang always looked like he kept strangers away. When had she ever seen him so gentle?
Chen Xiaoru stood at the gate of the military district family compound, watching Xiao Lang walk away. A gentle breeze blew past, ruffling her hair and stirring her heart.
After waiting for a while, she heard a crisp bicycle bell. Chen Xiaoru looked up and saw Xiao Lang riding a brand new 28-inch bicycle, speeding towards her.
The sunlight shone on him, giving him a golden edge and making him look particularly handsome.
"Xiaoru, sorry for the long time waiting! Get in the car, let's go!" Xiao Lang braked beautifully and stopped steadily in front of Chen Xiaoru, with a hint of pride in his tone.
"Wow, where did you get this bike? It's new!" Chen Xiaoru's eyes lit up. She walked around the bike with a look of surprise on her face.
"Hey, I borrowed this from a comrade. Pretty cool, huh?" Xiao Lang raised his eyebrows proudly. "So, is this car worthy of my wife?"
"Yes, he deserves it, he deserves it very much!" Chen Xiaoru nodded repeatedly, feeling very happy. She carefully sat on the back seat, holding Xiao Lang's waist tightly with both hands, for fear that she would fall off.
"Hold on!" Xiao Lang shouted, and with a push of his legs, the bicycle rushed out like an arrow. Chen Xiaoru was startled and subconsciously hugged Xiao Lang tighter, pressing her whole body against his back.
"Hahaha, Xiaoru, are you going to strangle me to death?" Xiao Lang felt the soft touch from behind and couldn't help laughing.
"Who told you to ride so fast!" Chen Xiaoru scolded, but the corners of her mouth could not help but rise. She gently leaned her head on Xiao Lang's back, feeling his body temperature and smelling the faint soapberry fragrance on him, her heart filled with happiness and sweetness.
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