Chapter 229 I Want...
Xiao Taozi spoke very obediently and waved goodbye to Jiang Haitang.
Jiang Haitang looked at the sensible little girl and immediately went up to her, hugged her and said, "Then Mommy, can you take our little Taozi to school?"
She was about to leave again and wanted to spend more time with her daughter.
In the next two days, Jiang Haitang spent time with Xiao Taozi whenever she had time. Xiao Taozi was so happy that she wanted to fly every day. The mother and daughter got along so happily that Lu Liangchen felt a little jealous.
"Haitang, you finally get to stay at home for a few days, but why are you so worried about Xiao Taozi and not paying attention to me?"
Jiang Haitang glared at him angrily and said, "How dare you, you're such a grown-up, arguing with Xiao Taozi about this."
Although Jiang Haitang said this, she felt a little reluctant in her heart. She held Lu Liangchen's hand and said, "Can I make you your favorite braised pork tonight?"
"Don't buy meat. Save all the meat coupons at home and take them with you when you leave."
Jiang Haitang was amused by Lu Liangchen's words. She said, "I'm going abroad this time. The meat coupons we have in China are useless abroad."
Lu Liangchen patted his head and said, "Look at me, I'm confused. You've been abroad before, so you should bring more money. People often say that a poor home makes a rich journey. Let me see how much money we have left. Take it all."
Looking at Lu Liangchen like this, Jiang Haitang couldn't help but hug his head and pecked him gently on the forehead.
As soon as Jiang Haitang's light kiss landed on him, Lu Liangchen's tall body immediately straightened up, even stiffer than when he was inspected in the military camp.
His tanned face flushed instantly, and the money in his hand fell to the ground with a crash.
"Haitang, I want to tell you to be careful about the impact!" He swallowed, his voice full of panic: "But, I want to hug you and kiss you even more."
Jiang Haitang was so shocked by his blunt words that her ears felt hot. Before she could react, Lu Liangchen had already grabbed her wrist with such force that she staggered and was pulled into his arms.
His scent hit me, a faint mixture of motor oil and sun-dried cotton.
His chest was burning hot and his heartbeat was deafening. Jiang Haitang could even feel the irrepressible impulse in his chest.
"Lu Liangchen, you..." She was about to speak when his lips pressed down on her.
The kiss was light, tentative and restrained, as if he was afraid of breaking her.
His lips were dry, and they trembled slightly when they brushed against hers, and his breath brushed her cheek hotly.
Jiang Haitang opened her eyes wide, and her fingers unconsciously clenched his clothes.
Outside the courtyard, the sound of children playing in the family compound came. Lu Liangchen suddenly woke up and quickly took a half step back. His Adam's apple rolled and his voice was unnaturally low and hoarse: "...I'm sorry, I was impulsive."
Jiang Haitang's face was as red as a ripe crabapple, and her lips still retained the warmth of his touch. She pursed her lips and muttered softly, "...You only remembered to apologize after kissing me."
Lu Liangchen was stunned for a moment, then chuckled softly, his chest vibrating, with a bit of rogueness: "How about... kissing again?"
"You wish!" Jiang Haitang pushed him away in embarrassment, but he grabbed her wrist with his backhand, gently stroking her wrist bone with his fingertips, and his fiery eyes made her heart beat faster.
"Haitang." His voice was deep and firm, like a soldier's. "I can't wait any longer. I want to marry you right now."
Jiang Haitang blushed and said nothing.
Lu Liangchen continued, "When you come back from Germany, we'll get married. Then I can kiss you openly."
Jiang Haitang was a little confused by Lu Liangchen. Her cheeks were red, and she lowered her head to hide her blushing shyness. She snorted softly: "Who wants to marry you..."
"If not me, who else will you marry?" He raised his eyebrows, rubbing his thumb across her fingertips, his tone domineering yet gentle, "We are engaged, you can't regret it!"
The corners of Jiang Haitang's mouth rose uncontrollably, and she shyly broke free from his hand.
"It's not good if others see it."
"No one in our house will see it." Lu Liangchen said in a hoarse voice.
He raised his hand and touched his lips, his eyes full of smiles.
He had waited too long for this kiss.
However, after kissing her, he still seemed unsatisfied and wanted more...
Jiang Haitang actually couldn't believe what had just happened.
Lu Liangchen really...
She touched her mouth and the warm and hot feeling from before was still there.
She couldn't help smacking her lips.
When Jiang Haitang realized what he was thinking, he immediately said, "I'll go pick up Xiao Taozi."
After saying that, she turned around and ran away with a look of escaping in desperation.
Lu Liangchen pulled Jiang Haitang back, and Jiang Haitang fell into Lu Liangchen's arms again.
"Wait." He lowered his voice very low, and his Adam's apple rolled twice.
Jiang Haitang looked at him like this and had no doubt that he would kiss her again.
"We can't..."
Lu Liangchen immediately let go of Jiang Haitang and said, "I just wanted to say that the approval document arrived at the factory today. I brought it to you."
Lu Liangchen took out a brown paper envelope from the inner pocket of his Zhongshan suit. The corners of the envelope were as smooth as new, and the wax seal still retained body temperature.
Opening the envelope, Jiang Haitang stroked the words "Technical Investigation to Country D" on the paper with his fingertips, and stroked the seal of the Ministry of Industry at the end.
Lu Liangchen stood at attention, his gaze softly fixed on the tips of her hair. "Vice Minister Zhou has expedited your application, and the visas have been processed. You should go to Beijing in advance and meet up with Vice Minister Zhou and the others."
After talking for a while, Lu Liangchen's surging emotions finally calmed down.
"Thank you for supporting me, Liangchen." Jiang Haitang looked at Lu Liangchen with burning eyes.
How lucky she was to have met a man like Lu Liangchen.
Not to mention the men of this era, even men in later generations would mostly not support women in pursuing careers, but Lu Liangchen has always firmly supported her work.
"I'm your future husband. Isn't it my duty to support you?" Lu Liangchen said with a smile, his tone full of tolerance and pampering.
Faced with such gentle gazes, Jiang Haitang couldn't help herself. Her slender hands gently climbed up Lu Liangchen's neck, and her fingertips touched the short stubble of hair on the back of his neck, causing a slight itch.
She stood on tiptoe, raised her face and slowly approached him.
The afternoon sun shone through the gaps between the leaves of the sycamore tree, casting tiny spots of light on her face, and her eyelashes cast a small, trembling shadow on her cheek.
Lu Liangchen's breathing obviously stagnated, and his Adam's apple rolled up and down.
He wanted to retreat, but she hooked her neck and pulled him closer. Their noses were almost touching, and he could smell the faint scent of soap on her body, clean and warm.
"Haitang..." His voice was tight, his hands hanging in the air, wanting to hug but not daring to.
Jiang Haitang didn't give him the chance to continue speaking. She gently closed her eyes and pressed her lips against his.
This kiss was softer than the previous one, with cautious tentativeness and unconcealable attachment.
She could feel his lips trembling slightly, and their warm breath intertwined with hers.
At this moment, all the sounds around seemed to fade away.
Lu Liangchen finally slowly lowered his tense arms and gently put his arms around her waist, his movements as gentle as if he was treating a fragile and precious piece of porcelain.
When Jiang Haitang stepped back slightly, both of their faces turned red.
The tips of Lu Liangchen's ears were so red that they seemed to bleed. His sharp eyes, which could usually intimidate the entire textile factory, were now wet, with a rare sense of helplessness and ignorance.
"This, this is broad daylight, and you're trying to seduce me..." Lu Liangchen said with an unstable breath, but he couldn't bear to take his eyes away from her face.
Jiang Haitang chuckled and playfully poked his burning cheek with her finger: "Where has Director Lu's usual arrogance gone?"
Lu Liangchen grabbed her rebellious hand and shook his head helplessly and lovingly: "Only you dare to tease me like this. I really want to..."
He took a deep breath and lowered his voice. "Haitang, take good care of yourself in Germany. If you encounter any difficulties, find a way to contact China. Don't try to handle it all on your own. Vice Minister Zhou is a good person, you can rest assured..."
Jiang Haitang nodded and was about to speak when Xiao Taozi's crisp voice came from the door in the distance: "Mom! Dad! I'm back!"
Jiang Haitang went out immediately. As soon as she stood outside the door, she saw Xiao Taozi running towards the yard, with two pigtails swinging happily behind her head. Her little face was full of joy.
Aunt Kong stood at the gate and said with a smile, "I'll go back first if you guys stay home."
"Thank you, Aunt Kong!" After Jiang Haitang thanked her, she squatted down and opened her arms.
Little Taozi rushed into her arms like a little cannonball, and Jiang Haitang almost stumbled and fell to the ground.
Fortunately, Lu Liangchen was behind her, holding her firmly.
"Little Taozi forgot again. When she grows up, she will knock her mother down. I'm sorry." Little Taozi blinked her big eyes and apologized embarrassedly.
She suddenly looked between them curiously and asked, "Are you hot, Mom and Dad? Why are your faces so red?"
Jiang Haitang and Lu Liangchen looked at each other and smiled awkwardly.
Lu Liangchen picked up his daughter with one hand and naturally held Jiang Haitang's hand with the other: "The weather is getting hotter and hotter. Is it hot for Xiao Taozi to go to kindergarten?"
Little Peach immediately replied: "It's a little hot when I'm playing, but not hot at other times!"
The little girl jumped up and down happily, not forgetting to ask, "Mom, what are we having for dinner tonight?"
"How about an omelet for dinner?"
"Xiao Taozi wants an egg pancake, and I want a scallion pancake, the kind with lots of scallions."
Jiang Haitang smiled and said, "Okay, I'll make you some dumpling soup."
Little Peach immediately provides emotional value: "Every meal my mother cooks is delicious."
Jiang Haitang touched her daughter's head and smiled gently.
When Jiang Haitang looked up again, she suddenly said, "Liangchen, give me this dress tonight. The buttons are a little loose. I'll help you fix them."
"Ah? That one?" He subconsciously adjusted his clothes and saw that one of the buttons was about to fall off.
"It's great to have a wife who cares about me!" Lu Liangchen smiled naively, his heart and eyes filled with the figure in front of him.
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