Her child is still young, so she only needs to worry about the kindergarten situation for now. Lin Wan chatted at Sister-in-law Jiangās house for a while and then came out.
Little Lu Sihan across the way hasnāt seen Little Star for the past few days and is feeling unhappy. She somehow knows my schedule. These days, as long as she comes upstairs, sheāll run into me at the door.
Then, upon seeing me, she asks, "Auntie, why hasnāt Xingxing come back yet? Does she not want to play with me anymore?"
"How could that be? Itās mainly that Auntie hasnāt had time to bring her over these days. Sheās playing at her Grandmaās house. In a few days, when Auntie has free time, Iāll bring her back, okay?"
"Okay, but Auntie, you canāt forget again, youāve already forgotten several times."
Getting caught by a little girl pulling my pigtails made Lin Wan a bit embarrassed. She smiled sheepishly like a child, promising earnestly.
Just then, Gu Lin stood at the door and gave her a look. Lin Wan immediately understood, and they exchanged knowing smiles. Lin Wan felt a bit guilty about tricking a child like this.
"Youāre home quite early today," after soothing the child, Gu Lin greeted Lin Wan.
"It hasnāt been too busy these days. Saozi, when do you have time to come visit my house?" Lin Wan asked politely.
Gu Lin nodded in agreement.
The two only got to know each other because of the kids. Her Han Yi and my Old Lu were not in the same group, so they arenāt very familiar. Plus, both have been busy lately. They rarely meet.
After a busy day, upon returning home, she checked the time; it was already past six. Lin Wan quickly changed clothes and went to the kitchen to prepare dinner.
For just the two of them, cooking meals was much simpler, not needing to cater to kidsā tastes.
With the hot weather, Lin Wan didnāt make anything too lavish; she simply cooked some porridge and made two cold dishes.
Just as Lin Wan was worrying about the house being out of steamed buns, Han Yi returned with two buns in hand.
"Perfect timing, I was just saying the house was out of buns."
"I saw them when I came back at noon. I was going to make some dough, but I sat down for a rest and fell asleep," Han Yi placed the buns down and went to take a shower.
After he came out, Lin Wan had already set the table. "Later, Iāll knead some dough and steam a batch of buns tomorrow. After lunch, you should rest and not worry about the housework."
Now that itās hot, the troops have a siesta at noon, and Han Yi comes home every day at noon. Sometimes, instead of taking a nap, he uses this time to tidy up the house, busying himself until midday to ease her workload.
"These little things donāt tire me out, look how anxious you are."
"Youāre not made of steel, you canāt possibly not get tired. You must listen to me in the future; donāt worry about the housework. Iām almost done here, as soon as this groundwork is laid, Iāll spend every day with you," Lin Wan thought this through, money can always be earned, as long as itās enough to spend. More time with her child and husband is whatās most important.
"Alright, alright, Iāll listen to you, wait for the wife to pamper me every day," Han Yi agreed with a smile, not opposing her. Lin Wan knew he was just appeasing her, but she would also pay attention in the future, striving to finish the housework before leaving in the morning.
The next day, Lin Wan got up early to steam buns. Now that the weather is hot, the two donāt eat much, and the fridge canāt hold too much. Lin Wan only steamed one batch.
In the morning, sheās easygoing, eating casually is fine, but not for Han Yi. His training intensity is high; eating too little means he canāt make it to noon. Lin Wan hadnāt eaten but still prepared two dishes for him in the morning, buns are a must.
When Han Yi returned from morning practice, Lin Wan had already prepared the meal.
Unexpectedly, today, along with Han Yi, You Pei and Liao Ye came too. Lin Wan thought, fortunately, she prepared enough food today.
"I didnāt let these two guys come; they insisted on tagging along. My wife, sorry for the trouble," Han Yi worried Lin Wan might mind, he spoke softly in her ear while helping her serve the meal.
Lin Wan gave him a sidelong glance and laughed, "Good thing I steamed buns today."
"I just casually mentioned it, and they insisted on coming over, saying my wifeās steamed buns are the best."
"Such a flatterer."
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"Could you two stop being so lovey-dovey early in the morning, us two bachelors are still here, Saozi," Liao Ye said, disgruntled.
"If you canāt stand it, go eat at the cafeteria, who made you come to my house looking for trouble, who could blame you?"
"Hey? We were missing Saoziās cooking, havenāt even chosen to come in the evening, already being so considerate for you."