Bai Xiaoruo usually goes to the farmers' market to buy groceries, and she has to haggle with the elderly people for a long time before she will buy anything.
She rarely goes to the supermarket, her wallet is always empty, and she dares not spend money recklessly. She saves money wherever she can, and it has become a habit over the years.
"What's the point of whether it's a good deal or not? I'm not short of money. Okay, hurry up and get dressed, don't catch a cold." Xuan Mingyu took the sweater from the bed and put it on Bai Xiaoruo.
Socks, scarves, and hats have all been prepared for her.
These past few days, he has been extremely careful about her diet, daily life, and travel, afraid that he might not be attentive in the slightest.
Sometimes Bai Xiaoruo felt that he had spoiled her so much that she was like a child who couldn't support herself.
After getting dressed, just as she was about to leave, Bai Xiaoruo noticed that Xuan Mingyu had prepared another set of equipment for himself.
This time when he went out, he not only wore a black coat, a black baseball cap, black-rimmed glasses without prescription, and a black mask, but he was also completely covered up.
If it weren't for those very familiar eyes, Bai Xiaoruo would hardly have recognized him.
Is it really necessary for him to make such a fuss about just going to the supermarket to buy groceries?
"Let's go." He reached out and took her hand, leading her outside.
"Ah, okay..."
Once in the car, Bai Xiaoruo finally couldn't help but ask him, "Why are you dressed like this? Are you afraid someone will see you?"
He even wore a mask and hat while sitting in the car, and he didn't seem to mind feeling stuffy.
"Even when I go to the supermarket, I can't guarantee that I won't run into paparazzi following me or people who know me."
Bai Xiaoruo was very puzzled, "You're not a big star, why would paparazzi take pictures of you?"
"To protect you."
"Protect me?"
Bai Xiaoruo was completely confused.
“Now that you’re pregnant, you have to be extra careful. If the paparazzi catch us and our relationship is exposed, it will have very serious consequences.”
Bringing too many bodyguards to the supermarket would seem too conspicuous.
So only the two of them went out.
He didn't want her to get hurt, and it would be better to continue their secret marriage than to go public and cause them both trouble.
To outsiders, she was just an ordinary person, and they were just an ordinary young couple.
It's not too late to announce it after the baby is safely born.
This is why Xuan Mingyu never accompanies Bai Xiaoruo shopping in L City.
At first, it was because I disliked her and didn't want to have anything to do with her.
But now, this little girl holds a completely different place in his heart; he cannot allow anything to happen to her or the baby.
The fewer people who know about their relationship, the safer Bai Xiaoruo will be.
Only by being fully armed like this can I openly hold her hand and walk outside.
"I understand. Just drive carefully." Bai Xiaoruo understood what Xuan Mingyu meant.
She knew that he truly cared about her.
Their relationship is much better now than before, and they have even realized their feelings for each other, which is enough for Bai Xiaoruo.
Whether their relationship is made public or not is not that important.
She didn't want to be famous, nor did she want to be labeled with various tags or become a certain kind of person in other people's eyes. She knew that as long as public opinion spread, all sorts of nasty things would be said. Rather than worrying about those things, she might as well continue to live her simple life.
Being unknown to others is actually a kind of quiet happiness.
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The car drove into the supermarket's underground parking lot.
Xuan Mingyu helped Bai Xiaoru put her scarf and hat back on.
Although the supermarket will have air conditioning and heating in a while, the wind will still be strong along the way.
He unbuckled her seatbelt, opened the car door for her, and helped her out of the car.
The two held hands tightly, not allowing her to walk too fast, afraid that she might stumble and bump into something if they weren't careful.
Occasionally, he would ask her if she was cold. Bai Xiaoruo was wrapped up like a dumpling, shook her head, and buried her face in Xian Mingyu's arms. Her body wasn't cold, but her eyes were almost blinded by the wind.
It's the end of the year, and also the coldest time of year in L City.
Anne's wedding was held on New Year's Eve.
In previous years, Bai Xiaoruo would stay at home alone on New Year's Eve, letting Bai Xiaofu do whatever she wanted, doing all the dirty and tiring work without stopping, and rarely caring about any special occasions.
But things are different now. She has escaped the Bai family, and now she has him by her side.
For the first time, I can spend a wonderful New Year's Eve like other young couples!
Hsien Ming-yu said that his company will have a day off tomorrow, and he will stay home with her all day. After attending Annie's wedding, he will accompany her to all the places she wants to go and do the things she wants to do.
The new year has passed, and Bai Xiaoruo's birthday is just a few days away. Her birthday is very close to the Spring Festival, and she will be 19 years old. She will be a year older, and she and Xian Mingyu have known each other for almost a year.
Time really flies. Before, being with him was out of inferiority, helplessness, and necessity. But now, it's about mutual affection and cherishing.
A few months later, their baby will be born, which will be their new hope, a new identity, and a new beginning.
......
Upon arriving at the supermarket, Xuan Mingyu pushed a small shopping cart while Bai Xiaoruo walked beside him, looking around to see what she needed to buy.
The kitchen still has all the sauces, but we need to buy some new rice, meat, and vegetables.
"Is there anything you'd like to eat tonight?"
"I'll eat anything as long as there are no mushrooms." Xuan Mingyu hates mushrooms the most. Just seeing raw mushrooms makes him feel nauseous, let alone cooking them.
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