“But…” Shen Xiaoxiao swallowed hard as she watched Dai Xingyun’s face get closer and closer.
"There are no 'buts,' you are my wife, my only wife in this life!" Dai Xingyun's words were like a vow, resolute and unquestionable. Before he finished speaking, he kissed Shen Xiaoxiao's lips without hesitation.
Just as the two were immersed in their passionate kiss, reluctant to part, a familiar middle-aged woman's voice suddenly rang out: "What are you two doing?" The voice was like a thunderclap, exploding in their ears.
Shen Xiaoxiao suddenly came to her senses and looked in the direction of the sound. Sure enough, it was that old lady.
However, this time she wasn't wearing the red armband as usual, but her meddlesome nature seemed unchanged.
Shen Xiaoxiao's mind went blank for a moment, and her only thought was to "run"!
Without thinking twice, she quickly grabbed Dai Xingyun's hand and ran away as if her feet were greased.
"Hey, why are you two running? I won't scold you this time!" The woman clearly recognized them and chased after them while shouting.
Shen Xiaoxiao and Dai Xingyun completely ignored the old woman's shouts. Their pace quickened, as if some terrifying monster was chasing them.
In no time, they had left the old woman far behind, until she was completely out of sight.
The two stopped, panting, looked at each other, and couldn't help but laugh.
The tension and embarrassment from just moments ago were instantly forgotten, replaced by a sense of ease and joy.
Hand in hand, they continued walking towards home.
After the older woman's interruption, the two seemed to have forgotten the somewhat heavy topic from before, and their moods became exceptionally pleasant.
Before long, Dai Xingyun and his companion arrived at their front door. By then, night had completely enveloped the city, and it was pitch black all around.
He gently pushed open the door and handed the medicine he was carrying to Shen Xiaoxiao.
"Hurry up and go inside, it's quite cold outside," Dai Xingyun said gently, his voice revealing his concern for Shen Xiaoxiao.
He gently nudged Shen Xiaoxiao's shoulder, gesturing for her to hurry inside.
Feeling Dai Xingyun's concern, Shen Xiaoxiao couldn't help but smile.
She took the medicine from Dai Xingyun, then shook her head and said, "It might not work tomorrow, maybe the day after!"
Dai Xingyun looked at Shen Xiaoxiao with some surprise, not understanding why!
Seeing this, Shen Xiaoxiao held up the medicine in her hand and explained, "I promised Grandpa Qin and the others that I would make the ointment for them. So I plan to make the ointment at home tomorrow, and I probably won't have time to go out and play."
After hearing Shen Xiaoxiao's explanation, Dai Xingyun immediately understood. He nodded in understanding and said, "Okay, then let's do it the day after tomorrow. I'll come over tomorrow to cook for you. What would you like to eat? I'll go buy it tomorrow."
Shen Xiaoxiao thought for a moment, a pleasant smile appearing on her lips, and said softly, "I want to eat steamed buns! As for the dishes for lunch, just buy whatever you like. I'm not picky, I can eat anything."
"Okay, you can go in first! Don't worry, I'll definitely bring you steamed buns tomorrow!" Dai Xingyun stood at the door, looking at Shen Xiaoxiao tenderly, his eyes full of doting affection.
"Goodnight!" After saying that, Shen Xiao quickly tiptoed and gave Dai Xingyun a light kiss on the cheek. Then, like a little rabbit, she darted into the room.
Dai Xingyun was caught off guard. He touched his cheek where he had been kissed and a silly smile appeared on his face.
He stood there, watching quietly as Shen Xiaoxiao walked into the room. Only after he heard the door close and the lights come on did he turn away, relieved.
After washing up, Shen Xiaoxiao climbed into bed early and drifted off to sleep.
The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, she naturally opened her eyes.
She stretched, then changed into some light sportswear and went out into the yard.
Shen Xiaoxiao took a deep breath, stretched her muscles and bones, and began to practice a set of boxing techniques.
Her movements were as natural and fluid as flowing water, each move and stance brimming with power.
Soon, a thin layer of sweat appeared on Shen Xiaoxiao's forehead, but she did not stop and continued to practice with full concentration.
Only after finishing her boxing practice did she wipe the sweat from her forehead, then take a shower to completely relax.
Just as Shen Xiaoxiao finished taking a bath and changing her clothes, Dai Xingyun happened to arrive in the courtyard.
"Come quick, I bought your favorite meat buns!" Dai Xingyun called out, holding up a bun in his hand.
Shen Xiaoxiao happily sat down, picked up a steamed bun and started eating, asking indistinctly, "Have you eaten yet?"
Dai Xingyun poured a glass of water and handed it to Shen Xiaoxiao, saying, "I've already eaten."
After Shen Xiaoxiao finished eating, Dai Xingyun sat leisurely in the sun with a book in his hand, reading.
Shen Xiaoxiao glanced at Dai Xingyun, smiled slightly, and then took out various medicinal herbs that she had prepared in advance from the room.
She laid out the medicinal herbs one by one on the table, ready to begin the refining process.
Time passed second by second, and Shen Xiaoxiao was so focused on the refining process that she completely forgot about the passage of time.
It wasn't until after 4 p.m. that she finally finished all the refining work.
Shen Xiaoxiao looked at the neatly arranged ointments and pills on the table with satisfaction, and a happy smile appeared on her face.
She stretched and loosened her stiff body, then carefully put all the ointments and pills into a bottle.
I went out of the room and heard noises coming from the kitchen, so I went inside.
Dai Xingyun stood in front of the kitchen stove, wearing a blue apron, and skillfully chopped vegetables.
Just then, the kitchen door was gently pushed open, and Shen Xiaoxiao walked in.
Her footsteps were light. When Dai Xingyun heard the sound, she turned around and a gentle smile immediately appeared on her face.
"All done?" he asked softly.
"Mmm!" Shen Xiaoxiao responded, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up.
Curious, she walked over to Dai Xingyun and peered into the pot of food cooking. "What delicious food are you making?"
Dai Xingyun smiled and replied, "We have your favorite shrimp, braised pork, and a tofu soup. How about that? Is there anything else you'd like to eat?"
Shen Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up, and she said happily, "These are all my favorite foods!" She hugged Dai Xingyun from behind, pressed her face against his back, and felt his body temperature and breath.
Dai Xingyun's body visibly stiffened, but he quickly recovered and continued with his work as if nothing had happened.
"Let me help you." Shen Xiaoxiao let go of Dai Xingyun's hand, walked to his side, and looked around to see if there was anything she could do to help.
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