After a chubby wife with a child undergoes a remarkable transformation, her beauty becomes the talk

Before they arrived, the state-run restaurant was already full of people, and even with the kitchen's slow pace, the food would take at least half an hour to be served.

Shen Lu saw someone selling illustrated books across the street. Illustrated books were very rare in this era, so Shen Lu decided to go and take a look.

Shen Lu and Zhao Jingxue exchanged brief words and then left the state-run restaurant.

Shen Lu went across the street and started looking at books. The illustrated books were very beautiful, and Shen Lu became engrossed in looking at them.

She would occasionally glance across the street, and through the glass windows of the state-run hotel, Shen Lu could still see Xiao Yu, Xiao Ze, and Zhao Jingxue talking and playing.

The owner was a petite woman. Seeing that Shen Lu was interested in books, she enthusiastically explained them to her.

Shen Lu almost fell, but the boss caught her in time.

Across the street.

Gu Xingyu and Zhao Jingxue were playing a game of slapping the back of their hands.

Although the little guy was only five years old, Zhao Jingxue didn't give in to him, which aroused his competitive spirit.

Unlike the intense competition between the two, Gu Xingze lay on a nearby stool, gazing out at the street.

It's been so long, why hasn't Mom come back yet?

As I was thinking, I saw my mother standing across the street, struggling with a thin woman.

The little guy's heart tightened immediately, worried that his mother would be bullied. Gu Xingze jumped off the stool and ran out of the state-run restaurant with his short legs.

"Brother, where are you going!"

Gu Xingyu saw Gu Xingze's departing figure immediately and subconsciously chased after him.

Zhao Jingxue followed closely behind: "Xiao Ze, if there's anything you need, tell Auntie, and Auntie will help you solve it."

They chased him all the way to the outside of the state-run restaurant.

Just then, a bus stopped across the street, blocking Shen Lu's view.

"Brother, why did you run out here?" Gu Xingyu followed Gu Xingze's gaze but didn't see anything special.

"Alright, let's go back. It looks like the food's been served. Little Deer will be worried when she gets back and can't find you."

As she spoke, Zhao Jingxue pulled the two children inside.

Gu Xingze remained stubborn, like a mule, standing still and refusing to move, firmly on the other side of the street.

Finally, I saw my mother come out from inside.

Gu Xingze had just breathed a sigh of relief when he noticed that a GG sign on his mother's head was loose and swaying slightly.

Mom didn't notice!

Gu Xingze's eyes widened as he frantically pointed in his mother's direction at Zhao Jingxue and Xiao Yu.

However, the two, who were so focused on returning home, did not notice Gu Xingze's actions.

If Mom had taken a few more steps away from the GG sign, everything would have been fine.

But then, Shen Lu stopped in her tracks, right below the GG sign.

Gu Xingze's eyes widened as he used all his strength to break free from Zhao Jingxue's grasp.

They ran towards Shen Lu's direction.

The GG sign was teetering on the brink of collapse; no matter how fast he ran, it was too late!

Shen Lu held the books in her hands, examining their quality. It was difficult to write illustrated books even in modern times, so Shen Lu bought ten of them in one go.

Shen Lu paid the money and was about to cross the road.

She saw Xiaoze running towards her anxiously.

"Mother!"

Shen Lu looked in the direction of the sound.

There were quite a few people riding bicycles on the road, as well as a few cars. The five-year-old child was small in stature.

Shen Lu instinctively ran towards Xiao Ze and hugged him tightly.

The next second, a thick, heavy "GG" sign slammed heavily onto the ground where she had been standing.

They smashed a large hole in the cement floor.

The flying dust landed on Shen Lu, and her heart pounded wildly.

If she hadn't heard Xiaoze's voice, she would still be standing there.

Then she'll definitely get hit by the falling GG sign!

A sense of relief and survival spread through my heart.

Gu Xingze buried his face tightly in Shen Lu's arms, trembled with fear at the sound, and cried out in a muffled voice.

"Mother."

Shen Lu realized that Xiao Ze rushed over so recklessly because he had noticed the danger above her head and wanted to warn her.

"Ozawa..."

When Zhao Jingxue and Xiao Yu arrived, the mother and son were embracing each other tightly.

Xiao Yu was terrified when he saw the GG sign collapse from afar.

After carefully checking that her mother and brother were alright, she rushed into Shen Lu's arms.

A middle-aged man emerged from the two-story building with the GG sign hanging above him. He apologized to the group repeatedly and, to express his remorse, took out several ten-yuan bills from his pocket and handed them to Shen Lu.

Originally, this was just an accident; Shen Lu didn't intend to take the man's money.

Upon seeing Shen Lu's two frightened children, the man went into the Western-style building and came out carrying a number of children's books.

"These may not be new, but please take them back for the children to see if you don't mind."

In this day and age, books are still very precious, especially beautifully illustrated children's books like these.

Shen Lu took the illustration.

Xiao Yu thanked the man very politely.

"Thank you, Uncle."

It wasn't until the four of them were sitting in the state-run restaurant, ready to eat, that Shen Lu suddenly remembered something.

"Ozawa, Ozawa just spoke!"

"Really?" All three of them turned their gazes to Gu Xingze.

Xiao Ze shyly hid in Shen Lu's arms and wouldn't come out.

Shen Lu knew that what Xiao Ze needed most right now was encouragement.

"That's absolutely true. Otherwise, if Xiaoze had called me, I wouldn't have had time to turn around, and who knows what might have happened by now."

Shen Lu's words clearly startled the two little ones.

Gu Xingze's body stiffened in her arms.

Shen Lu pulled Gu Xingze out of her arms.

"Thank you for reminding me, Xiaoze. If you hadn't pointed it out, I wouldn't have noticed anything unusual about the top of my head."

After saying that, Shen Lu gently kissed Gu Xingze on the forehead.

"I want a kiss from Mommy too!" Gu Xingyu leaned over and asked for a kiss.

Shen Lu generously gave Xiao Yu a big kiss.

Soon, all the dishes were served.

In addition to the dishes they ordered, Manager Zhou also gave them an extra steamed pomfret.

Pomfret has tender, non-fishy flesh and a delicious flavor. It has only one main bone, making it very convenient to eat and especially friendly to children.

Manager Zhou also specially gave them four glasses of freshly squeezed juice.

You can tell how much the manager cares about the two little ones.

Shen Lu thought that she would try another dish on Manager Zhou next time she had time.

After having a meal and resting for a while, Shen Lu bought a lot of meat buns before heading back.

The bus was carrying the same people who had arrived earlier.

I was bored and teased Xiao Yu.

Xiao Yu started talking non-stop, making the women burst into laughter.

Ozawa remained mesmerized, gazing at the scenery outside.

The road home to the family compound was bumpy, and Shen Lu was worried that he would fall, so she held him steadily from behind.

Xiao Ze leaned closer to Shen Lu and whispered something.

"Mom, I like it."

The voice, which had never been uttered before today, was very soft, somewhat immature, and indistinct.

Shen Lu heard it clearly and tightened her grip on Xiao Ze's arm.

"Yes, I'm glad you like it. I'll take you out often from now on."

As long as it trains Xiaoze to speak first, Shen Lu will do anything.