"I'm going to make a sled," Gu Nanxun said with a smile. After saying that, he went to the pile of wood and got busy again.
Lin Qing also got off the kang and squatted down next to Gu Nanxun.
"What are you doing down here? Go back to the kang and sit down." Gu Nanxun stopped what he was doing, looked up at Lin Qing and said disapprovingly.
"Brother Nanxun, I'm just pregnant, not... Don't worry! I'll just watch for a little while, and I'll go back when I'm tired."
Gu Nanxun sighed, got up, took a sofa and placed it next to him, then took a coffee table and placed it next to the sofa. He then put some fruit and snacks on the coffee table, and finally lit a stove on the other side of the sofa.
"Just sit here and watch!"
Lin Qing hugged Gu Nanxun's arm and kissed him on the cheek. "Brother Nanxun, you're so good to me!"
Gu Nanxun smiled and pinched Lin Qing's cheek. "Alright, sit still. If you're hungry, eat something. Don't bother me while I work."
Lin Qing sat obediently on the sofa, her eyes fixed on Gu Nanxun's busy figure. The flickering firelight from the stove illuminated her face, adding a warm blush to her cheeks.
Gu Nanxun skillfully manipulated the wood, measuring, cutting, and assembling it, each step performed methodically. Lin Qing watched him, her heart filled with happiness and peace.
After a while, Lin Qing suddenly spoke up: "Brother Nanxun, why did you suddenly think of making a sled?"
As Gu Nanxun continued his work, he said, "The New Year is coming soon, and we'll have to go out to buy New Year's goods, right? With a sled, we won't have to walk by ourselves."
Actually, it was because Gu Nanxun received a letter from his mother-in-law a few days ago. The letter said that his mother-in-law and father-in-law would be arriving in a few days. Gu Nanxun saw that it was freezing cold outside and there was no way to drive there. He couldn't let his mother-in-law and father-in-law walk over, so he thought of making a sled to pick up his mother-in-law.
Lin Qing's eyes lit up. She walked to Gu Nanxun's side, tugged at his sleeve, and shook it. "Brother Nanxun, the sled is ready. Can I take it with me?"
Gu Nanxun turned to look at Lin Qing, only to see Lin Qing's eyes shining brightly, pitifully tugging at his sleeve.
Gu Nanxun's heart swelled instantly, and his heart pounded. He couldn't help but lower his head and kiss Lin Qing's cheek. "Okay, as long as you behave, I'll take you with me."
Upon hearing Gu Nanxun's agreement, Lin Qing quickly raised her hand and made a vow gesture, "I swear, I will definitely behave. If Brother Nanxun tells me to go east, I will never go west. If he tells me to chase a dog, I will never chase a chicken."
"Alright, go back and sit down! Don't make oaths so easily in the future." Gu Nanxun took Lin Qing's hand off and said with a smile.
"Okay, whatever you say." Lin Qing smiled, obediently returned to the sofa and sat down, continuing to watch Gu Nanxun make the sled.
Time passed slowly, and the sled gradually took shape. Beads of sweat appeared on Gu Nanxun's forehead. Lin Qing picked up a handkerchief, got up, walked to Gu Nanxun's side, and gently wiped away his sweat.
"Nanxun, are you tired? Why don't you take a rest?" Lin Qing asked with concern.
Gu Nanxun shook his head: "I'm not tired, I'll be done soon."
Lin Qing shook Gu Nanxun's arm, "But I'm hungry! Let's have lunch first! We can cook after lunch."
Gu Nanxun glanced at his watch; it was almost one o'clock. Time really flies. "Alright, let's have lunch first!"
As he spoke, Gu Nanxun pulled Lin Qing to the washbasin. He washed his own hands first, then helped Lin Qing wash her hands before returning to the kang (heated brick bed).
They had already eaten separately from Zhao Xi and Zhao Chen 20 days ago, so Zhao Xi and Zhao Chen did not come to call them.
Gu Nanxun placed lunch on the kang table, and the two ate lunch together.
After lunch, Gu Nanxun led Lin Qing on a walk around the house for a while, after which Lin Qing went back to the kang (a heated brick bed) for a nap. Gu Nanxun continued working on the unfinished sled.
When Lin Qing woke up, it was already getting dark. The room was quiet, with an oil lamp lit on the bedside table.
Lin Qing got up, put on her coat, and went outside. Outside, Gu Nanxun was putting sleds on Lei Ting and Shan Dian, while Zhao Xi and Zhao Chen assisted him.
Lin Qing carefully examined the sled that Gu Nanxun had made. She saw that the double-row sled was entirely made of wood, and Thunder and Lightning were covered with leather armor.
Lin Qing got up, put on a thick coat, and went outside. Outside, Gu Nanxun was putting sleds on Lei Ting and Shan Dian.
Lin Qing carefully examined the sled that Gu Nanxun had meticulously crafted. A double-row sled stood quietly on the snow, its entire body made of sturdy wood. The sled's main structure had smooth lines, was polished smooth and even, and every joint was perfectly fitted, showcasing the maker's exquisite craftsmanship.
The sled seats were spacious and comfortable. Lin Qing looked closely and saw that there were two rows of seats, enough to comfortably seat six people.
Looking at the leather armor that Thunder and Lightning were still wearing, the armor was dark brown, the leather was thick and soft, the surface had a fine texture, and it gave off a faint leather scent.
The edges of the armor were meticulously stitched, with fine and neat stitches. The armor conformed to the bodies of the two dogs, providing excellent protection without hindering their movement. The chest and back areas had thickened padding, as if custom-made armor, shimmering softly in the sunset, appearing both majestic and practical.
"Qingqing, you're awake. Why didn't you stay in the room for a while before coming out? Aren't you afraid of catching a cold?" Gu Nanxun scolded Lin Qing as he took off the scarf around his neck and wrapped it around her neck.
"Nanxun, is this the sled you finished? It's so beautiful!"
Lin Qing looked at the sled in front of her with delight, her eyes brimming with joy.
"Brother Nanxun, you're amazing! The sled you made is so beautiful, powerful, and awesome."
Gu Nanxun looked at Lin Qing without saying a word, a gentle smile on his face, waiting for Lin Qing to say what she was going to say next.
"Brother Nanxun, can you take me for a run outside?"
"Hahaha..." Looking at Lin Qing's appearance, Gu Nanxun couldn't help but laugh. How could his baby be so cute? How could he refuse!
"Brother Nanxun, please! Just one lap." Lin Qing looked at Gu Nanxun, who was laughing heartily, and couldn't help but pull his arm and shake it, acting coquettishly. She thought to herself that it was worth it to make her Brother Nanxun laugh.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
