Chapter 670: So Sweet

About twenty minutes later, it was finally her turn.

After buying everything, she then drove back home.

As soon as she entered the door, Yuan Bao heard the noise and came out to greet her.

Circling around Lin Chuxia, wagging his tail and leading her inside.

He ran into the room and to the side of the bed, looking affectionately at the little one on the bed, even motioning with his mouth for Lin Chuxia to look.

Qi Qi was awake at this time, lying on the bed without crying or fussing, waving her small hands and kicking her little legs, looking at the big red flower on the ceiling.

The window was open, and a gentle breeze came in, causing the big red flower to sway back and forth.

Her big eyes followed it moving back and forth, full of vitality.

"You’re back?"

Zhuang Jingshu’s eyes shifted from her granddaughter to Lin Chuxia as soon as she walked in.

She smiled and got up to take her bag.

Lin Chuxia hung her bag on the coat rack herself and handed over the things she was carrying with her other hand.

"I saw chestnuts for sale on the street when I was coming back. I heard they’re fresh off the tree this year, so I bought some. Try them, see if they’re good."

Zhuang Jingshu took the chestnuts, feeling their heaviness and warmth in her hand.

But no matter how heavy and warm, they couldn’t outweigh the importance of these chestnuts in her heart.

Recently, during a casual chat, she mentioned how, as a child, she loved sugar-roasted chestnuts, and her daughter remembered her words.

"Alright, let’s eat together."

After Zhuang Jingshu finished speaking, the little Qi Qi on the bed made a sound, and she smiled, "Our Qi Qi wants to eat too."

Lin Chuxia went to the other room to wash her hands and quickly went to hold her daughter.

After not seeing her for a while, the milky scent on her daughter brought an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

She had plenty of milk, and in just half a day, she was full of it.

Little Qi Qi probably smelled her mother, and her small mouth opened and closed, nuzzling into her embrace, clearly very hungry.

Zhuang Jingshu, to ensure she could relax as soon as she got home, estimated the time and around the time Lin Chuxia was about to return, she would only give a little warm water to Qi Qi even if she was hungry, and wouldn’t give her formula.

This was something Lin Chuxia often marveled at, as her mother, no matter how much she loved Qi Qi, seemed to pale in comparison.

As she was thinking this, a peeled chestnut was brought to her lips, and she looked up into Zhuang Jingshu’s loving eyes.

Lin Chuxia smiled slightly and opened her mouth to eat the chestnut, which was sweet.

"Do you need to go out again tomorrow?"

Lin Chuxia nodded, "I’ve gotten a rough understanding of the situation at the garment factory. I plan to check out the mall tomorrow, and I’ve hired an assistant. After the mall, I’ll stop by the restaurant, and maybe even take a look at the property in An City."

"It’s fitting to find an assistant in your situation, but it needs to be done step by step. Back then, Zhuang Yang worked under me for over a year before everything was steady. If you’re okay with it, let Zhuang Yang guide you."

"That’s great. I was also thinking of having him learn more. The kid just graduated from college and lacks social experience, but I’m afraid my brother might be too busy."

If Zhuang Yang could teach Wang Tianyu hands-on, she’d be relieved.

"What could he be busy with? Even if he is, he should prioritize your matters."

Zhuang Jingshu replied with a smile.

Zhuang Yang was indeed quite busy these days, but it was all with tasks she’d assigned him.

The construction at the vegetable stand had already begun, and Zhuang Yang spent most of his time overseeing it there.

Originally, it was meant to be a surprise for Lin Chuxia. If Zhuang Yang really brought along that assistant, the news might not stay hidden.

But Zhuang Jingshu wasn’t too bothered, having spent these past few months with Lin Chuxia, she’d realized her daughter was different from what she imagined.

She was nothing like a girl in her early twenties, with mature thoughts and a practical, hardworking nature.

"By the way, your mother-in-law called this afternoon. They’re coming over for Qi Qi’s hundredth day."

In a few days, little Qi Qi would be a hundred days old, certainly worth celebrating.

"I’ll set aside those two days then. We’ll celebrate together as a family."

"Alright."

Qin Yang returned from work, surprised to see Lin Chuxia at home.

After such a long break, now that she resumed work, she’d been coming home late these days.

Upon asking, he found out the matters at the garment factory were almost settled, and she planned to visit the mall tomorrow.

Qin Yang was already a bit numb to the many enterprises his wife handled.

Sometimes, he really admired his wife but was also afraid she’d overwork herself.

Fortunately, she always knew to delegate tasks, balancing her time effectively.

Lin Chuxia, coming back early with ample time, planned to make dumplings.

Recently, while recuperating at home, Lin Chuxia, with nothing much to do, planted a small patch of baby bok choy in the yard.

Now the baby bok choy had grown about a hand’s length, just right to eat.

Egg and baby bok choy dumplings were Lin Chuxia’s favorite.

As soon as the dumplings were out of the pot, Lin Chuxia’s stomach started growling.

Zhuang Jingshu quickly took two empty plates to help her cool down a plate of dumplings.

With a fan in one hand, she expressed concern, "You should have had a pastry first as a buffer. During breastfeeding, you’re eating for two, so you get hungry quickly. Here, this plate has cooled."

Lin Chuxia picked up a dumpling, took a bite, and chewed it contently, smiling, "I just wanted to eat these. When I think of dumplings, pastries don’t smell appealing at all, and they take up space."

Zhuang Jingshu laughed along, "Then eat more. If you like them, I’ll make them for you again in a few days. Even if you love something, you shouldn’t have it too often."

"Mmm mmm..."

Lin Chuxia kept responding, her mouth continuously busy.

Qin Yang, after preparing the second batch, sat down to eat with them.

He overheard the conversation between the mother and daughter and found his gaze growing tender toward his wife.

In the evening, after Lin Chuxia fed Qi Qi, Qin Yang took her over, burping her and coaxing her to sleep.

Once little Qi Qi fell asleep in the cradle, he quietly slipped into bed.

"Mom has been a tremendous help at home."

"Yes, I once thought managing with a child alone was feasible. Now I see, I overestimated myself."

Even though she was just a small baby, taking care of her was truly challenging.

During pregnancy, she kept thinking of delivering the baby soon to ease her burden.

But once the baby was born, she realized it was easier when the baby was still inside her.

"Oh, by the way, my family called, and they’ll be coming for Qi Qi’s hundredth day. We’ll just set a table at home then."

"Okay."

Qin Yang’s gaze on Lin Chuxia grew suddenly dark as he realized soon their daughter would be a hundred days old.

It seemed their intimate moments still remained in single digits.

He leaned in slowly.

Lin Chuxia felt the warmth of his breath by her ear, turned her head slightly, just to see his dark eyes.

"Xiaxia..."

The deep murmur had an indescribable allure. Before Lin Chuxia could react, she was enveloped by his presence, only managing to utter a few words through her teeth, "Light... turn off the light..."