Chapter 93 Lu Tingxiao Returns
Time flies like a white horse passing by. It has been a whole month since Lu Tingxiao returned from vacation. During this period, apart from a phone call Jiang Ruoxi made to Lu Tingxiao regarding the rumors spread by Zhao Miaomiao and Huang Ying, there was no further news about him.
Jiang Ruoxi often wondered secretly, could it be that he was going on a mission? Once this idea takes root in my mind, worry begins to grow like weeds.
Now, Jiang Ruoxi's life was filled with longing. Apart from attending classes as usual, her heart and eyes were filled with Lu Tingxiao's shadow.
She often stared out the window in a daze, her thoughts drifting far away, wondering where Lu Tingxiao was at the moment, and if he was really on a mission, would he be in danger? Will I get hurt? This feeling of worry follows her everywhere, making her heart turbulent even in her seemingly peaceful days.
The days passed slowly in such tormenting longing and waiting. On this day, the sunlight filtered through the mottled leaves, casting a golden glow on the ground. Jiang Ruoxi left get out of class as usual, and her steps unconsciously became heavy. When she passed the leafy tree outside the teaching building, a familiar and tall figure caught her eye. In an instant, her breathing stagnated and her heartbeat quickened suddenly, as if even time had frozen at this moment.
That figure was so familiar, so familiar that Jiang Ruoxi could be sure just by looking at the outline that it was the Lu Tingxiao she had been thinking about day and night.
He just stood quietly under the tree, his posture straight, like a pine tree, exuding a reassuring atmosphere. The sunlight outlined his resolute profile, and the tiny shadows of light dancing on his body made his eyebrows and eyes look even more profound and handsome.
The sunlight was dappled as Lu Tingxiao stood upright under the tree. His posture was like a pine tree, and his aura was powerful. His deep eyebrows, high nose bridge and neat jawline formed an extraordinarily handsome face, which attracted the attention of passing female students.
Jiang Ruoxi's eyes instantly became moist, and her throat seemed to be choked by something. Thousands of words came to her mind, but she couldn't utter a word for a while. She just stood there in a daze, afraid that if she moved a little, everything in front of her would disappear like a phantom.
After an unknown amount of time, Lu Tingxiao seemed to sense something and turned around. The moment their eyes met, a hint of surprise and tenderness flashed in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a doting smile.
He opened his arms towards Jiang Ruoxi and called softly, "Wife, I'm back!" Jiang Ruoxi could no longer suppress her inner excitement. She ran towards him quickly, threw herself into his arms, and tears welled up in her eyes.
She hugged Lu Tingxiao tightly, feeling his real body temperature and strong heartbeat, as if she was hugging the whole world. At this moment, all the thoughts, worries and anxieties disappeared in his warm embrace.
They hugged each other for a long time amid the envious or curious gazes of their classmates. Jiang Ruoxi raised her head and wiped her tears with the back of her hand. She scolded, "Why haven't you sent me any news for so long? Do you know how worried I am about you?" Lu Tingxiao gently scratched her nose and said softly, "I'm sorry. The mission is confidential and I can't contact you. I'm sorry for making you worry. I won't do that again!"
Jiang Ruoxi burst into laughter and held Lu Tingxiao's hand, as if she was afraid that he would disappear again. She asked, "How long can you stay this time?" Lu Tingxiao looked at her with deep affection in his eyes, "Because the mission is dangerous this time, the school has given us five days off, so I can stay with you for a while longer!"
After hearing this, Jiang Ruoxi's face broke into a bright smile. The two of them held hands and strolled along the path in the campus. The sunlight stretched their shadows very long, as if telling a beautiful story.
With Lu Tingxiao's return, Jiang Ruoxi felt that the haze in her heart disappeared instantly, even her steps became exceptionally brisk, and there was an unconcealable smile on the corner of her mouth.
"Tingxiao, I don't have classes this afternoon, let's go buy some vegetables and make you a nice meal to replenish your body. Look at you, you've lost weight. By the way, have you finished the meat sauce, chili sauce, and dried meat that I brought you last time?"
Jiang Ruoxi raised her head slightly, her eyes full of concern, and gently shook Lu Tingxiao's hand.
Lu Tingxiao pinched her cheek lovingly, his mouth corners raised, his eyes full of gentle smiles, "Wife, thanks to the meat sauce, chili sauce and dried meat you prepared. Last time you made the call, I dealt with the rumors and went on a mission. I brought them all with me. During that time, if it weren't for these foods, my comrades and I would have been miserable. During the most difficult times, we relied on these things and steamed buns to get through. My comrades kept praising how delicious they were and asked me where I bought them!"
"As long as it tastes good, I'll bring you more next time you go back!" Jiang Ruoxi's eyes were curved with happiness.
"That's great! My comrades will be like hungry wolves, rushing to eat the food!" Lu Tingxiao joked with a smile, and the image of his comrades wolfing down the food appeared in his mind.
"Stop talking nonsense! How can it be that delicious?" Jiang Ruoxi patted Lu Tingxiao's arm and said coquettishly.
The two walked side by side, laughing and talking all the way, to the vegetable market, carefully selecting the ingredients that Lu Tingxiao liked to eat, each of which was filled with Jiang Ruoxi's deep love for him.
As soon as you enter the house, a warm scene comes into view. Grandpa Lu and Grandma Lu were playing and laughing with their three children. The little ones' laughter was as clear as silver bells, echoing in the house. Grandma Lu raised her head, a look of surprise flashing in her eyes: "Tingxiao, you're back!"
"You're back, grandma!" Lu Tingxiao walked forward quickly, a warm smile on his face.
Grandma Lu looked at Lu Tingxiao distressedly, frowning slightly: "Tingxiao, why do I feel like you've lost weight?"
Hearing this, Grandpa Lu also put down the toy in his hand, looked Lu Tingxiao up and down, and nodded in agreement, "Yeah, you have lost some weight. I'll ask Aunt Chen and your Aunt Lan to make some more delicious food to nourish you!"
"Thank you, Grandpa, Grandpa and Grandma. Are these three little guys naughty at home?" Lu Tingxiao asked with a smile, his eyes fixed on the three children, full of love.
When talking about their children, Grandpa Lu and Grandma Lu's faces instantly lit up with joy. Grandpa Lu smiled so hard that his eyes narrowed into slits and gave a thumbs up: "Our three children are so obedient and sensible. Every time your grandma and I take them out, others praise them, saying that the children are obedient, sensible, and beautiful!"
"Who said it wasn't? This is all thanks to Ruoxi's good education." Grandma Lu took Jiang Ruoxi's hand and patted it, her eyes full of admiration and gratitude.
Jiang Ruoxi's cheeks blushed slightly, and she smiled a little embarrassedly: "Grandpa and grandma, it's all because of the good children!"
At this time, the three children also noticed Lu Tingxiao and rushed over to him, cheering, "Dad, Dad, you're finally back!"
Lu Tingxiao squatted down, opened his arms, hugged the children tightly, and kissed them on the face one by one. The family was immersed in the joy of reunion and had a great time.
Lu Tingxiao stood up and looked at the whole family, his heart filled with warmth and satisfaction: "It's great to have you here. This time I come back, I have 5 days off, so I can spend some time with you!"
Jiang Ruoxi leaned against Lu Tingxiao and smiled happily, "In the future, we will always be like this, a complete family!"
Grandpa Lu and Grandma Lu smiled at each other, their eyes full of relief. The afternoon sun shines through the window into the house, giving this cozy picture a warm yellow glow.
Lu Tingxiao put down his luggage, rolled up his sleeves, asked Aunt Chen and Aunt Lan to take a rest, and prepared to cook a sumptuous lunch for his family with Jiang Ruoxi. In the kitchen, the two were busy, talking in low voices from time to time, and occasionally a few chuckles were heard.
In the living room, Grandpa Lu and Grandma Lu played games with the children, and the children's laughter could be heard one after another. The whole house is filled with the smell of happiness. The previous separation and longing have now turned into deep warmth, flowing freely in the air.
After a heartwarming dinner, Jiang Ruoxi and Lu Tingxiao cleaned up the dishes together, and the kitchen was quickly restored to tidiness. Afterwards, the two of them started a happy gaming time with the three little ones.
The children played with building blocks and hide-and-seek, and their laughter and shouts echoed in the room. But after playing for a whole day, the children's energy was gradually exhausted. After a while, they began to yawn one by one, and their little heads became groggy.
Seeing this, Lu Tingxiao and Jiang Ruoxi tacitly took the child to wash up. The bathroom was filled with laughter. The children were playing in the water, splashing water everywhere. Lu Tingxiao and Jiang Ruoxi were patiently helping them clean. Their clothes would get wet from time to time, but they always had gentle smiles on their faces.
After washing up, the children changed into soft pajamas and got into the warm bed. Lu Tingxiao and Jiang Ruoxi sat by the bed, with soft lights shining down, creating a warm atmosphere.
Lu Tingxiao picked up a storybook. His voice seemed to be filled with warmth, deep and magnetic, and every syllable carried a mysterious magic.
He sat beside the children's bed, holding the storybook full of cute pictures in his hands, and the light shone softly on his determined face. The children looked up at Lu Tingxiao with their rosy cheeks, their eyes fixed on him without blinking. Their little bodies were wrapped in soft blankets as they listened to him read the story with great emotion.
"In a distant forest, there lived a kind little rabbit..." Lu Tingxiao recited while gesturing with his hands. The children's eyes followed his gestures, full of curiosity and concentration.
Gradually, their eyelids became heavier and their eyes became blurry, but their little heads were still trying hard to stay awake, as if they were reluctant to miss any exciting scenes.
As the story progressed, Lu Tingxiao's voice became softer and softer, like a soothing evening breeze, gently blowing through the children's hearts.
After a while, Dabao's eyelids finally closed, with a sweet smile on the corners of his mouth, and his breathing became even and steady.
Soon after, Sanbao beside him couldn't resist the sleepiness either. He shrank into the quilt, his little hands still tightly grasping the corner of the quilt, and slowly fell asleep.
Erbao, although his head was nodding with sleepiness, was still trying to hold on. Seeing this, Lu Tingxiao raised his hand and gently stroked his forehead, his voice becoming more and more gentle. After a while, Yangyang also fell into a sweet dream with a satisfied look on his face.
The two of them tiptoed out of the room and returned to their bedroom. After washing up, Lu Tingxiao lay down on the bed and took Jiang Ruoxi into his arms. He said in a low voice full of attachment: "For more than a month, I have been thinking about you every day. When I was free from work, my mind was full of your image!" His hand gently stroked Jiang Ruoxi's back.
Jiang Ruoxi nudged herself into Lu Tingxiao's arms, tears glistening in her eyes, her voice choking with sobs: "Me too, I look forward to your return every day, worried about your safety. It's okay during class, but you get distracted easily during breaks. Is your mission dangerous this time?" As she spoke, she stretched out her hand and gently wrapped it around Lu Tingxiao's waist.
The two of them hugged each other tightly, expressing their longing and concern for each other during their separation, as if they wanted to make up for the gap of more than a month.
Lu Tingxiao lowered his head slightly, kissed Jiang Ruoxi on the forehead, and said affectionately, "It's a little dangerous, but when I think of you and the children waiting for me at home, I can't let anything happen to myself. No matter where I go in the future, I will come back safely and won't let you worry about me for so long!"
Jiang Ruoxi raised her head and her eyes met Lu Tingxiao's. Her eyes were full of trust and love. She nodded gently, "Okay, I'll wait for you. No matter how long it takes, I'll wait for you. When you go on a mission next time, remember that the children and I will be waiting for you at home!"
The moonlight shines on them through the gaps in the curtains, covering the embracing couple with a layer of silver gauze. At this moment, the world seems to have become quiet, with only the sound of each other's heartbeats and gentle breathing.
Unconsciously, she gradually felt sleepy. Jiang Ruoxi's eyelids became heavier and heavier, and her voice became unclear: "Tingxiao, it's great to have you by my side..."
Lu Tingxiao hugged her tightly and coaxed her softly, "Go to sleep, baby, I'm here, it's great to meet you!" In Lu Tingxiao's warm embrace, Jiang Ruoxi fell asleep with a smile on her face. Lu Tingxiao looked at Jiang Ruoxi who was sleeping in his arms, his eyes gentle but firm. After placing a kiss on her hair, he also closed his eyes and fell asleep peacefully.
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