As the night deepened, the children gradually became sleepy.
Chen Qiaoyi took Xiao Yueyue and Xiao Xuanxuan to take a bath and prepare for bed.
Zhou Ziwen held little Ruiqi in his arms, rocking her gently and humming a lullaby.
Little Richie's eyes gradually closed, and a satisfied smile appeared on her face.
Zhou Ziwen gently placed little Ruiqi in the crib and covered her with a blanket.
He turned and walked out of the room and saw Chen Qiaoyi standing at the door, looking at him tenderly.
The two smiled at each other, their hearts full of anticipation for the future.
Back in the living room, Chen Shiying and Shen Zhaodi were still chatting. Seeing Zhou Ziwen come out, Chen Shiying said, "Everyone must be very tired today. Let's rest early."
Zhou Ziwen nodded: "Yes, I am indeed very tired today, but my heart is very fulfilled."
Shen Zhaodi yawned and said with a smile: "Then I'll go to bed first, good night."
Chen Shiying also stood up and said gently, "Good night, everyone go to bed early."
The two sisters and Shen Zhaodi returned to the house one after another. Zhou Ziwen also washed up and returned to the house to rest with them.
The night passed in silence, and the morning sunlight filtered through the cracks in the window, gently pouring into the room.
Zhou Ziwen slowly opened his eyes and looked at Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying who were still sleeping beside him. The corners of his mouth unconsciously rose, revealing a happy smile.
He got up quietly, trying not to make any noise for fear of waking them up.
He walked out of the room quietly and closed the door, his movements so quietly that he could hardly hear it.
The living room was silent, broken only by the occasional chirping of birds outside the window.
Zhou Ziwen walked into the kitchen and started preparing breakfast.
He skillfully took out the ingredients and prepared to make a simple but nutritious breakfast - tea eggs, steamed buns and milk.
The kitchen was soon filled with the aroma of food. While Zhou Ziwen was busy, he listened to the birds singing outside the window, his heart filled with peace and satisfaction.
He knew that such a life was hard-earned and every morning was worth cherishing.
Zhou Ziwen gently scooped out the cooked tea eggs and placed them in a bowl. He then put the steamed buns into the steamer, turned on the gas stove, and let the steam spread in the kitchen.
He also poured the milk into the pot and heated it slowly over low heat until tiny bubbles appeared at the edge of the pot.
He stirred it gently with a spoon, making sure the milk didn't spill.
Everything in the kitchen was going on in an orderly manner, and Zhou Ziwen's movements seemed particularly skillful and gentle.
He looked up at the window from time to time. The sunlight shone through the curtains onto the kitchen floor, forming a warm spot of light.
The birds' singing seemed to become more cheerful, as if adding vitality to this early morning.
Just then, there was a slight sound of footsteps in the living room.
Zhou Ziwen turned his head and saw Xiao Yueyue rubbing her eyes and walking towards him sleepily.
When she saw Zhou Ziwen, her eyes lit up: "Dad, are you cooking?"
Zhou Ziwen smiled, squatted down gently, and stretched out his hand to let Yueyue come over.
Little Yueyue threw herself into his arms. Zhou Ziwen gently picked her up and kissed her forehead: "Yes, Daddy is making breakfast. Yueyue, are you up too?"
Xiao Yueyue nodded and looked around, as if looking for something: "Where's Mommy?"
"Mom is still sleeping, let's not wake her up."
Zhou Ziwen said softly, then put little Yueyue on the chair and handed her a small spoon, "Yueyue, be good, wait until breakfast is ready, Daddy will serve you first."
Xiao Yueyue took the spoon and nodded seriously, her eyes full of anticipation for breakfast.
Zhou Ziwen returned to the stove and continued to work.
After a while, the fragrance of steamed buns and the rich aroma of milk mixed together, and the whole kitchen was filled with a warm smell.
Just then, Chen Qiaoyi's voice came from the door: "Ziwen, is breakfast ready?"
She rubbed her eyes, with a hint of sleepiness on her face, but her eyes were full of tenderness.
Zhou Ziwen turned around and saw Chen Qiaoyi standing at the door. Her hair was a little messy, but her smile was still warm. "Well, it will be ready soon. Come over and eat."
Chen Qiaoyi came over, gently hugged Zhou Ziwen's waist, and leaned her head on his shoulder: "Why did you get up so early today?"
"I want to give you a surprise." Zhou Ziwen said softly, his eyes full of pampering.
Chen Qiaoyi smiled slightly and looked up at him: "You are always so considerate." She turned to look at little Yueyue and said gently: "Yueyue, Mommy is hungry too. Let's eat together later."
Little Yueyue nodded excitedly, with a gleam in her eyes.
At this moment, Xiao Xuanxuan also came over rubbing his eyes. Seeing Zhou Ziwen, he immediately ran over and hugged his legs: "Dad, I'm hungry too."
Zhou Ziwen smiled and patted Xiao Xuanxuan's head: "Okay, it will be ready soon."
He poured milk into the cup, put the tea eggs and steamed buns on the plate, and then brought breakfast to the table.
The family sat around the dining table, and Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying also joined in.
Shen Zhaodi yawned as she walked out of the room. Seeing the table full of breakfast, her eyes lit up: "Wow, Ziwen, why are you so awesome today?"
Zhou Ziwen smiled and said, "I want you to relax a little today, so I'll show you some skills."
He looked at everyone around him, his heart filled with happiness.
Chen Qiaoyi picked up a tea egg, took a bite, and a satisfied smile appeared on her face: "It's delicious, you are amazing."
Shen Zhaodi also picked up a steamed bun, took a bite, and praised: "Hmm, this steamed bun is really fragrant. Ziwen, do you have any secret?"
Zhou Ziwen smiled and shook his head: "There's no secret, it's just about doing it with your heart."
Xiao Yueyue and Xiao Xuanxuan were also happily eating breakfast, making satisfied "hmm" sounds from time to time.
Zhou Ziwen looked at them, his heart filled with satisfaction.
He knew that although such a life was simple, it was full of love and warmth.
After breakfast, Zhou Ziwen cleaned up the tableware and watched Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying getting ready to go to work, and Shen Zhaodi also getting ready to go to school.
He gently held Chen Qiaoyi's hand and said, "I may be back late today, so take care of yourselves at home."
Chen Qiaoyi nodded: "I understand. You should also take care of your health and don't get too tired."
Zhou Ziwen smiled slightly and nodded, his eyes full of determination and tenderness: "Don't worry, I will take good care of myself."
He gently let go of Chen Qiaoyi's hand, turned and walked towards the door, ready to start a new day's work.
Chen Qiaoyi stood there, watching his back until he disappeared out the door.
She turned back to the dining table and saw Xiao Yueyue and Xiao Xuanxuan still happily eating breakfast, with a relieved smile on her face.
Chen Shiying and Shen Zhaodi also packed up their dishes and prepared to go out.
"Qiaoyi, we'll leave first and come back to see the children in the afternoon." Chen Shiying said gently, with a hint of concern in her eyes.
"Okay, be careful on the road." Chen Qiaoyi responded with a faint smile on her face.
Shen Zhaodi also nodded and said, "See you tonight, Qiaoyi." She turned and walked out the door, followed closely by Chen Shiying. (End of this chapter)
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