"Dad, is today a holiday? Why are you home instead of work?" Lu Xingzhi asked curiously.
"Of course it's not a holiday and I've got to work, but because of you, I don't have to. Ever since you've joined the guards, you seldom come back. Now that you're back, your mom has asked me to take the day off to spend some time with you as a family." Mr. Lu was a very kind and humorous gentleman. He was excited and delighted to see his son who he hadn't seen for more than a year. He eyed Lu Xingzhi from head to toe and nodded, satisfied. "Not bad, you're getting firmer and more masculine."
"Don't listen to your dad's rambling. Darling, isn't a new soldier anymore. He's been in the guardian team for almost three years now, so he'd have developed all the muscles and whatnot already through all the training. Oh yes, were you upstairs just now? How's Jiang Yao? How's her fever? Has she awoken? I checked the kitchen cabinet just now, she hasn't eaten her breakfast."
Although Mrs. Lu spoke rather flatly and monotonously, he could sense a tiny bit of concern and worry in her words. When she spoke, she glanced towards their room on the second floor.
Lu Xingzhi shook his head and said, "Mom, I felt her forehead just now. She's okay, the fever has subsided, she looks quite spirited too. But I think she just woke up when I came home. It's almost eleven now, I don't think she has the appetite for breakfast. Never mind, I'll wash some fruits and see if she can eat a little."
was familiar with Jiang Yao's habits. On school days, she would usually take her breakfast at 6.30 am and would lose her appetite if her mealtime has passed, not to mention that she had been unwell for the past few
Lu let out a sarcastic laugh
fruits for your mom and dad, yet you spoil your wife rotten." Mrs. Lu actually felt sad and shook her head dejectedly. She pulled Lu Xingzhi, who was heading to the
not insist on going to the kitchen. If he
their wives. Your mom always says that being a woman is a tough job. After she is married, she becomes a guest in her own family and an outsider in her husband's family. The closest person to her is
resonated from the kitchen to the living room. Mrs. Lu chuckled at her husband's remark and said rather loudly, "You two are my
you can favor your wife, but that depends on the situation. You can't do the same for certain