Upon hearing the childlike voice, Lu Yuan quickened his pace without hesitation, heading towards the source of the sound. He muttered to himself, "Who is that? I can actually hear him talking?" Just then, a powerful beam of light shot towards him. Instinctively, he quickly raised his hands and tightly covered his eyes.
As the light gradually faded, Lu Yuan slowly loosened his clenched fists and cautiously reopened his eyes. However, the sight before him left him speechless with astonishment—four identical little faces were pressed against the edge of the bed, blinking their round, bright eyes and staring at him curiously. They were four incredibly cute children, as adorable as little radish heads.
Lu Yuan composed himself and carefully examined the children. The four little ones seemed to sense his gaze and returned his gaze with bright, blinking eyes. For a moment, five pairs of eyes met, creating an awkward and strange atmosphere. Finally, a familiar call broke the silence.
"Lu Yuan, Lu Hao, Lu Jin, Lu Yu! Where have you four little devils been running around playing again? Come and eat! You have to go to school after you eat!" As soon as the words fell, the four little devils seemed to be under a spell, instantly turning around and dashing off with their little legs. They ran so fast that they didn't even have time to notice Lu Yuan's slightly stunned expression.
That voice...could it be Duo Duo's? Lu Yuan stared suspiciously at the tightly closed door, the familiar voice he had just heard echoing in his mind. He subconsciously turned his head and looked around. Yes, this was indeed the courtyard house in Beijing, and this bedroom was one that he and Duo Duo had personally tidied up together! Many of the items in the room were carefully selected and purchased by the two of them.
However, what baffled Lu Yuan was that, according to common sense, the quadruplets he and Duo Duo had should only be one year old at this time! But these four little ones looked as if they were already five or six years old. What on earth had happened? Why had the world suddenly become so chaotic? A series of questions flooded his mind like a tide, leaving Lu Yuan somewhat at a loss for what to do.
Just as he was racking his brains without finding a clue, suddenly, a series of rapid footsteps came from afar. Then, a figure rushed in like a whirlwind. The figure stopped beside the bed, looked directly at him, and seeing that he was looking at her too, she grinned, revealing a radiant smile. Accompanied by Lu Yuan's slightly hoarse call, "Wife!" Although his voice was a little hoarse, the joy and affection within it were overflowing.
At this moment, Qian Duoduo appeared more mature and capable than he remembered, her eyes still brimming with excitement. When she saw the man finally awaken, her joy was almost uncontrollable. Without hesitation, she leaped into his arms, like a joyful little bird throwing itself into a warm embrace. This action was entirely instinctive, without the slightest hesitation. Even so, Lu Yuan could clearly feel the slight vibration and increasingly dampness emanating from his pajamas.
He gently raised his hand, moving it slowly to check his body's condition. To his relief, the muscles in his arm hadn't stiffened from his long slumber. On the contrary, they still retained some elasticity and strength. So, he slowly lowered his large hand, gently stroking Qian Duoduo's now-short hair, and whispered, "Wife, I'm home." These words, like a spring breeze, gently caressed their hearts, filling the room with warmth and happiness.
Qian Duoduo childishly wiped her tears on Lu Yuan's pajamas again, then looked up and blinked, her reflection in her eyes being Lu Yuan.
Lu Yuan saw Qian Duoduo's red, wet eyes, looking at him like a little rabbit. Her nose, red from crying and rubbing, looked adorable no matter how he looked at it. It reminded him of when he first met Qian Duoduo when he was young. Back then, Qian Duoduo had never shown such cute and adorable eyes. Instead, she seemed a bit mature for her age.
Lu Yuan's lips curled into a warm smile as he softly asked, "Wife, is there any water?" Before he finished speaking, Qian Duo, who was clinging to him, nodded quickly. She then stood up gracefully and walked outside. She placed the cups prepared for the whole family on the table, poured some water from the thermos, and gently tested the temperature with her hand. After confirming that the temperature was suitable, she took out a jade bottle from her spatial storage, poured out a health-preserving pill, and placed it in the water. She picked up the cup and gently swirled it to allow the pill to dissolve completely.
After doing all this, Qian Duoduo took a straw, inserted it into the cup, returned to the bedroom, went to the bedside, and slowly brought the cup to Lu Yuan's lips. Upon seeing this, Lu Yuan slightly opened his mouth and bit the straw. As he gently took a sip, a faint medicinal fragrance instantly filled his taste buds and mouth.
Perhaps due to the long period without food, the medicinal aroma in his mouth grew even stronger, as if every cell was permeated by the fragrance. Lu Yuan couldn't help but frown, wondering to himself, how could the water have such a peculiar taste? So, he looked up at Qian Duoduo beside him with a hint of confusion.
At this moment, Qian Duoduo was looking at Lu Yuan with concern. Seeing his questioning gaze, she quickly reached out her soft little hands and gently placed them on Lu Yuan's forehead. She gently pushed a stray strand of hair back from Lu Yuan's forehead and explained softly, "I added a health-preserving pill to this water for you. You just woke up, and your body is still very weak. You need to replenish some nutrition." After speaking, she looked at Lu Yuan with love, her eyes filled with tenderness and care.
Lu Yuan's eyes showed a hint of understanding, and he could also intuitively feel the changes in his body. It was as if his shriveled cells had absorbed nutrients and quickly became full. He felt that he was now full of power. To exaggerate a bit, he felt that he could even try to fight a tiger now.
Qian Duoduo looked at him and said, "Shall I help you up and sit for a while?"
Lu Yuan nodded and said, "Okay, perfect timing. Tell me about what has happened during this period."
Qian Duoduo nodded.
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