Holidays always fly by, and before we knew it, it was the fifth day of the Lunar New Year. The family had gradually left behind the relaxed atmosphere of the holiday and slowly refocused on work. Qian Duoduo was no exception. Her relaxed state of mind from the holiday made her feel a sense of déjà vu when she saw her desk. Touching it, she said, "Holidays are so much better!"
On the morning of the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, before the sky had completely shed its deep black veil, Lu Yuan suddenly received a phone call. Shortly after hanging up, Hu Da and Zhang Tian, who hadn't shown up during the holiday, appeared together at the villa's gate. Seeing this, Qian Duoduo, awakened by the noise, felt hungry. Seeing that Lu Yuan was no longer beside her, her heart skipped a beat; an ominous premonition washed over her. She knew this moment had finally arrived, and the time for parting with Lu Yuan was imminent.
As if sensing something, Lu Yuan turned his head and saw Qian Duoduo. Their eyes met, and then his gaze fell on her slightly protruding belly. There, their child was growing, but now he had to face the impending separation, and his heart was filled with immense reluctance. This painful separation was like a sharp dagger, mercilessly piercing his tender heart.
Qian Duoduo stood at the door, her gaze sweeping over Hu Da and Zhang Tian. She already understood what was going on, but she still wanted to spend more time with Lu Yuan, so she smiled and greeted the two of them: "Oh ho, you two are here really early! Have you had breakfast yet?"
Hu Da shook his head and replied, "Not yet, I rushed over early this morning."
Zhang Tian rubbed his stomach and said with a wry smile, "You bet it's growling with hunger right now."
Qian Duoduo quickly and enthusiastically said, "Oh, that's perfect! I still have some leftover New Year's food here. You two can eat here. I'll go heat some up for you now so you can have something to eat." With that, she turned and went into the kitchen.
In the kitchen, Qian Duoduo skillfully placed the wrapped dumplings into the pot, and the water bubbled and boiled. Soon, the dumplings floated to the surface like plump little white babies. She then quickly stir-fried several side dishes, filling the air with their aroma.
Once everything was ready, Qian Duoduo brought the steaming dumplings and fragrant dishes to the table. Just then, Lu Yuan came out of the room carrying a black leather bag. He immediately saw the food on the table and felt even more reluctant to leave: "Wife, thank you for your hard work!"
Qian Duoduo explained with a smile, "These aren't just any old dumplings. According to our Northeastern custom, we have to eat dumplings when we travel, which symbolizes a safe and smooth journey."
Lu Yuan smiled, pulled out a chair, and sat down. He then invited Hu Da and Zhang Tian to sit down and eat dumplings. Everyone sat around the table, enjoying the delicious breakfast, but no one was truly happy. As Zhang Tian ate his dumplings, he muttered to himself, "I wonder when I'll be able to eat dumplings this good again."
Hu Da was quite direct: he wanted to find someone who could make such delicious dumplings to be his wife!
After dinner, Lu Yuan's heart sank. He suddenly didn't know what to say next. When he, Hu Da, and Zhang Tian walked out of the villa, he handed his purse to Hu Da, turned around and hugged Qian Duoduo: "Wife, I'm leaving. Be good at home. If the child is disobedient, tell him that Dad will deal with him when he comes back."
Qian Duoduo was still feeling a little sad, but Lu Yuan's words were like the warm sun in spring, instantly dispelling the gloom in her heart and completely healing her sadness.
Qian Duoduo nodded vigorously and replied with a smile, "Okay! If he dares to disobey me, humph, I won't be polite! I'll tell him that I'm not fighting alone, I have you as my big backer!" Hearing this, Lu Yuan couldn't help but nod in agreement and support.
Lu Yuan smiled, gently patted her shoulder, and said with a smile, "Don't worry, if this little one in your belly dares to bully you, don't be afraid. Just wait for me to come back, and I'll teach them a lesson they won't forget about messing with my wife!"
Hearing Lu Yuan's spirited words, Qian Duoduo's smile grew even brighter. However, he then winked mischievously and asked, "What if you come back too late? I can't let him bully me like this forever, can I?"
Lu Yuan thought for a moment, then confidently replied, "Haha, if I come back late, then you can deal with him first! Don't be polite to him. If he still doesn't listen, then beat him up. Don't hold back! Anyway, I'll cover for you!" After saying that, the two looked at each other and smiled, and their friendship seemed incredibly deep at that moment.
Qian Duoduo looked at the sparkle in Lu Yuan's eyes and finally couldn't help but chuckle. She blinked her bright eyes and teased with a smile, "If it's a boy, then it's not bad at all, huh? But what if it's a girl?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan's gentle expression instantly turned serious. He immediately widened his deep and bright eyes and replied decisively, "If it's a girl, then you have to tell her that girls can be proud, but they must never be spoiled! She can be a little princess cherished by her parents, but she can also become a queen who controls her own destiny! And she can't be taken advantage of by those pigs."
Upon hearing this, Qian Duoduo burst into laughter, poking Lu Yuan's chest with her finger and scolding, "Oh dear, look at your double standards! Do you have to make it so obvious?"
However, Lu Yuan just smiled slightly, revealing a row of clean, white teeth, then gently embraced Qian Duoduo, placed a deep kiss on her smooth forehead, and said softly, "Wife, I'm going out now. You have to be a good girl at home and listen to your mother."
Qian Duoduo nodded obediently, her beautiful eyes fixed on Lu Yuan's receding figure, her heart filled with reluctance. Reflecting on the past month, Qian Duoduo realized that she had developed a deep dependence on Lu Yuan's presence.
Whether it was the little things in life or emotional support and comfort, Lu Yuan was always by her side, offering her meticulous care and love. Now, watching that familiar figure gradually disappear from sight, Qian Duoduo felt an emptiness in her heart, as if she had suddenly lost something important in her life…
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