Ye Lan didn't take Xiao Bao with her in the end because the child was already asleep.
Temperatures have dropped sharply recently.
I carried the child home, afraid she would get cold on the way.
After seeing the two off, Chen Ji and Xu Ruantang went back to their house together.
Xu Ruantang carried Xiaobao upstairs.
Chen Ji stayed downstairs; he needed to finish sweeping before going back up.
This person can't stand the slightest bit of dirt.
Xu Ruantang sometimes suspected that Chen Ji had obsessive-compulsive disorder and germaphobia.
Xiao Bao slept soundly even though he was moved around a lot.
Xu Ruantang looked at the little dumpling lying beside her, its belly rising and falling with each breath, and her heart melted.
"Baby, Mommy will sleep with you."
Xu Ruantang played with Xiaobao's chubby hands, then quickly kissed them.
The little black hands smelled milky, but there was dirt hidden in the crevices.
Even if I wash it frequently, it's still the same.
Chen Ji went upstairs covered in sweat and saw this scene.
Xu Ruantang's eyes were full of tenderness, and a faint smile played on her lips.
Seeing him, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and she asked in a low voice, "Why are you taking a shower again?"
It's not summer now, so you'll be sweating all over if you move around.
Chen Ji pursed his lips. "I'll carry her to sleep in that little bed over there."
He had previously made a small bed for his baby, and every now and then, he would take it out to air the bedding.
Xu Ruantang disagreed, "That's when she slept before she could roll over. Xiaobao can walk now, and I'm afraid she'll fall off at night."
Chen Ji lowered his eyes and quickly pulled the small bed next to him. "This will do."
She watched as Chen Ji took Xiao Bao away, and then casually put the child on the crib.
"Then you should be careful at night, she's been kicking off the covers a lot lately."
Xu Ruantang gave Chen Ji instructions.
Chen Ji nodded, "Mm."
Just as Chen Ji turned off the lights and lay down, his outstretched hand hovered in mid-air. Xu Ruantang turned to him and asked, "Did you hire someone to renovate our new house?"
Chen Ji paused slightly. "You know?"
In the darkness, Xu Ruantang smiled and snuggled into Chen Ji's arms, "Are you trying to surprise me? Or should I pretend I don't know?"
"How is it?" Chen Ji touched her hair. "Xu Hanli helped with this, and I haven't even been there myself."
Although he knew Xu Hanli was reliable, Chen Ji was still somewhat uneasy.
After all, home renovation is a big deal.
"Great, the air conditioner sockets I requested have been pre-installed."
Xu Ruantang's voice was muffled, "Where did he find so many people? The gatekeeper said they were all strong and healthy young men. Could he have found them in the army?"
Chen Ji's forehead twitched.
He gave Xu Hanli money and told him to find a master.
"I'll ask around tomorrow and I'll find out."
If it really is a comrade-in-arms being sought, then the favor owed will be hard to repay.
Xu Ruantang's hands were restless; while touching Chen Ji's abs, she said with a smile, "If it's a comrade's help, I'll make a three-tiered cake and send it over as a token of my gratitude."
With the child present, Chen Ji and Xu Ruantang behaved themselves quite discreetly.
He kissed Xu Ruantang and held her as they slept together.
Xu Ruantang was woken up by being strangled just before dawn.
She looked up and saw that Chen Ji was covered in sweat despite the cold weather.
His brows were furrowed, and he slept restlessly, his hand on Xu Ruantang's waist tightening again and again.
"Chen Ji? Chen Ji? What's wrong?"
Xu Ruantang reached out to touch his forehead; it wasn't hot.
She called him several times before Chen Ji slowly opened his eyes.
Normally, the slightest noise would wake him up immediately, but I don't know what's wrong with him today.
Xu Ruantang got out of bed, poured warm water, and brought it to the bedside.
Chen Ji also sat up, took the water and drank it all.
Throughout the entire time, his eyes followed Xu Ruantang; wherever she went, he looked at her.
"What's wrong?"
Xu Ruantang found a handkerchief and helped him wipe his face.
Chen Ji shook his head gently, "It's nothing, just a nightmare."
Xu Ruantang put down her water glass, grasped Chen Ji's hand, and asked, "What dream?"
It looks quite frightening.
Chen Ji stared at her silently with his dark eyes, then pulled Xu Ruantang's hand into his arms.
Xu Ruantang lost her balance and fell down.
She had barely lain down when she immediately sat up, frantically searching for the handkerchief she had just used.
Chen Ji was puzzled. "What's wrong?"
You have a nosebleed!
The handkerchief was useless, so Chen Ji went downstairs to wash it later.
Xu Ruantang felt a pang of sympathy for him as she looked at his disheveled appearance, but she couldn't help but chuckle.
He clutched his stomach and burst out laughing.
"Don't let it make you sick."
Chen Ji stood by the bed, looking down at her, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly.
He slowly revealed the truth: "The soup Mom gave us was a nourishing soup."
Xu Ruantang was completely bewildered. "Are you a weird mom?"
Chen Ji rubbed his forehead. "Still don't understand?"
A person who usually seems very clever can sometimes be slow-witted, as if their mind is a beat behind.
Xu Ruantang's smile froze, and in an instant, as if her Ren and Du meridians had been opened, she sat up abruptly from the bed.
"That kind of soup?"
No wonder Ye Lan and the others didn't drink, and they wouldn't let Xu Ruantang drink more.
Ye Lan emphasized it several times, but she didn't think much of it at the time.
Chen Ji nodded slightly.
Just as Xu Ruantang was about to go back to sleep, Xiao Bao got up.
The three of them stared at each other, wide-eyed.
Now that there was really no sleep, Chen Ji simply got up to make breakfast, while Xu Ruantang helped the children wash up.
On the other hand, Wang Xiuxiu had no idea they would be coming back.
After finishing his work as usual, he picked up Lu Xiaozhao and took her home on time.
On the way, Xiao Zhao held her mother's hand and pointed to the other women's shopping baskets, "Mom, I want to eat stir-fried shredded potatoes too."
Looking at her son's fair face, Wang Xiuxiu smiled and replied, "Okay, what else would you like to eat? Let's go buy groceries now."
Recently, it's just her and Lu Xiaozhao at home, and they've been living a very comfortable life.
Lu Xiaozhao is so well-behaved and obedient; even at such a young age, she's always thinking about helping with housework.
When she cooks in the kitchen, her children will come in and help peel garlic.
She's busy with work, but her child will proactively pour her water, bring it to her, and watch her drink it all before taking it away.
Every time she cooks a dish, her son always eats it all up.
His originally thin frame has become increasingly rounded recently, and he has grown quite a bit taller.
"Xiao Zhao, Mom has tomorrow off, shall we go shopping at the department store?"
Wang Xiuxiu glanced down at his coat; the arms were already a bit short.
With the change of seasons, it's time to buy some new clothes.
Lu Xiaozhao carried a vegetable basket in one hand and held her mother's hand in the other, nodding her head slightly, "Okay, I'll listen to Mom."
When the two arrived home, Wang Xiuxiu had just taken out her keys to open the door when it opened from the inside.
Lu Shishen stood inside the door with a smile on his face. "You're back? Dinner's ready. Wash your hands and eat."
He took the vegetable basket from Lu Xiaozhao and stood aside to wait for the two of them to go inside.
When Lu Xiaozhao saw his father, excitement flashed in his eyes. After all, it had been too long since he had seen Lu Shishen, and he naturally missed him.
But soon, the light in his eyes dimmed, and he cautiously looked up at his mother beside him.
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