When Huo Jinning returned to the restaurant after making the call, she found the table already laden with a sumptuous feast.
It turned out that because Huo Jinning ate very well at noon, the Fu family's chef felt that his cooking skills had been recognized, so he put even more effort into cooking for dinner.
The chef not only remembered Huo Jinning's dislike of picking out fish bones, but also specially prepared the fish for dinner as fillets to ensure that every piece of fish was free of bones.
Following the seating arrangement from lunchtime, the four of them took their seats in turn, ready to enjoy the delicious meal.
[Huo Jinning, be careful. Don't forget everything like you did at lunchtime.]
Huo Jinning reminded herself.
[It's so late tonight. If I tell Fu Qinian I'll stay here for the night, he probably won't refuse.]
Upon hearing this, Fu Qinian glanced to his left at Huo Jinning, wondering why she suddenly wanted to stay at his house. However, Huo Jinning's next words revealed the answer to him.
[That way I can get another free meal tomorrow morning. If I dawdle a little longer, I can eat lunch before leaving, hehe, another meal!]
When Fu Qinian heard Huo Jinning say that, he only had two words in his mind: "foodie".
[So I need to be careful tonight and eat less, otherwise if Fu Qinian doesn't let me stay later, I'll suffer a big loss.]
Fu Qinian didn't know why Huo Jinning thought he was so stingy as to not let her eat more.
Where did this misunderstanding come from?
I really can't understand it; he wouldn't let her go hungry.
But these are all so delicious.
[The fish was boneless tonight, perfect.]
[And these dishes look so good!]
[I don't recognize many of them.]
[Yes, I'll try them all.]
[...]
After trying it all, Huo Jinning couldn't stop and ate until she was stuffed.
[Oh no, I ate too much again.]
[It's not my fault, the food was just too delicious.]
[If I weren't so full, I would have eaten some more.]
[My belly is still too small.]
Huo Jinning thought to herself, and patted her little belly, looking somewhat regretful.
"Ningning, it's getting late. Why don't you stay here tonight and go back tomorrow?" Wei Qiuwan said warmly.
Upon hearing this, Huo Jinning's eyes sparkled with undisguised joy, but she still turned her gaze to Fu Qinian standing to the side.
Wei Qiuwan noticed Huo Jinning's expression and mistakenly thought it was the kind of reluctance to part that young people have just fallen in love with.
However, what Huo Jinning was really thinking about wasn't love, but food.
"Ningning, you don't need to worry about the New Year. You can decide whatever you want."
At this moment, Fu Qinian also spoke up in agreement: "Ningning, Mom is right. It is indeed getting late. Why don't you stay here for the night?"
Huo Jinning appeared somewhat hesitant and reluctant to accept Fu Qinian's suggestion.
But inside, she was already overjoyed; this outcome, going with the flow, was exactly what she wanted.
So she nodded reluctantly and replied, "Alright then."
Although his tone carried a hint of helplessness, he was overjoyed deep down.
[Wow, wow, wow.]
[That's great, that's great!]
[I can freeload another meal.]
[I just don't know what to eat for breakfast tomorrow?]
[It's better not to know; I'm kind of looking forward to it.]
Huo Jinning's face was full of happiness, and it was obvious to everyone that she was very happy.
"Xiao Nian, take Ningning outside for a walk so she can get used to the environment of our yard. It will also help with digestion."
Wei Qiuwan wore a broad, maternal smile, clearly very pleased with the marriage.
In fact, she had specifically instructed her servants to prepare various items in advance that afternoon, which came in handy now that Huo Jinning had agreed to stay.
"Okay, Mom."
"Aunt Fu, then I'll go for a walk with Aqi first," Huo Jinning said obediently.
As soon as he finished speaking, Huo Jinning gently pushed Fu Qinian's wheelchair and slowly walked towards the door.
Watching the two figures leave, Wei Qiuwan was secretly delighted: perhaps it wouldn't be long before she could hold her grandson or granddaughter!
At this moment, only Wei Qiuwan and her husband Fu Wen remained in the living room.
Unable to hide her joy, Wei Qiuwan said to Fu Wen, "Have you noticed? Hasn't our son become a bit more gentle and considerate now?"
"Yes, my wife is right," Fu Wen echoed, expressing his agreement.
However, he did not notice any obvious changes in his son.
However, since his wife thought so, he naturally had to agree.
"Haha, so you noticed too!" Wei Qiuwan seemed to have found a kindred spirit and continued speaking with even greater excitement.
"Mmm." Fu Wen nodded slightly in agreement.
On the other side
After Fu Qinian and Huo Jinning went out, they showed her around the area.
[I hadn't looked at it closely before, but now that I do, it's actually quite beautiful.]
[Is this a rose?]
"Ah Qi, are these roses?" Huo Jinning asked softly, looking at the vibrant sea of flowers in the courtyard with a face full of surprise.
Fu Qinian nodded slightly: "Yes, my mother especially loves roses, so my father specially had the entire yard planted with all kinds of roses, roughly estimated to be dozens of varieties. I'm not quite sure of the exact number..."
Huo Jinning couldn't help but exclaim in admiration after hearing this: "I never expected Uncle Fu to be so romantic!"
[Uncle Fu seems so cold, I never expected him to dote on Aunt Fu so much.]
[Isn't this just like the domineering CEO from those romance novels?]
[I was already stuffed from eating, and now I've had to eat so much PDA.]
Her gaze was drawn to the beautiful scenery before her, and she couldn't help but become captivated by it.
After a while, Huo Jinning came to her senses, turned to Fu Qinian and smiled, saying, "These flowers are so beautiful, don't you think?" Her words revealed her joy.
Huo Jinning's eyes suddenly lit up as she was surprised to find a plant with blooming green flowers: "Is this also a rose? There are even green ones!"
Fu Qin replied softly, "Yes, this is a specially bred variety, and it is very rare."
Huo Jinning was captivated by its unique color and couldn't help but squat down to examine the green rose closely.
Her eyes sparkled with delight: "Wow, this is absolutely beautiful!"
Fu Qinian noticed that Huo Jinning's fondness for the green rose was palpable, so he suggested, "Since you like it so much, why don't you have the servants cut off a few bunches to take back with you?"
However, Huo Jinning quickly waved her hand and refused, "No need, no need, I just want to admire it."
She hopes that these precious and rare flowers can continue to bloom beautifully in the garden.
The two continued to wander around the yard for a while until it was completely dark outside before returning to the house.
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