The house became more organized, and the children became more lively and cheerful. Shen Lu was no longer so resistant to him and the children.

Everything seemed to be moving in a positive direction, but for some reason, a question lingered in Gu Xiao's mind.

Can a person really undergo such a drastic change in a short period of time?

For some reason, he felt that Shen Lu had not only changed in appearance, but also seemed to have become a different person inside.

If Li Mei hadn't said that she had personally witnessed Shen Lu's gradual weight loss success, Gu Xiao would have even suspected that the current Shen Lu and the Shen Lu of the past were two completely different individuals.

But in any case, one thing Gu Xiao is certain of is this:

Shen Lu now harbors no ill will towards him or the children; in fact, she loves the two children wholeheartedly.

You can't fake loving someone.

Gu Xiao knew that his relationship with Shen Lu had just improved, and if he questioned her now, it would probably cause a very bad situation.

So he chose to keep this doubt to himself and wait for the right time to bring it up.

"If Xiaoyu doesn't want to talk, then don't. Dad won't go on any more missions; he'll stay by Xiaoyu's side and wait for you to speak."

The two little ones were so excited when they heard that Gu Xiao wouldn't be going on missions this year that they danced with joy, which meant they could spend several months with their dad.

The father and his two sons spent most of the year apart, with Gu Xiao traveling and working with the military in various places.

The national situation is getting better and better recently, and there is no need for them to continue working on the front lines.

Shen Lu had mixed feelings upon hearing the news.

Since Gu Xiao doesn't have to go to the battlefield, he faces less danger.

But that also means that the two of them have to live under the same roof.

Through their time together, Shen Lu realized that Gu Xiao respected her opinions and would not do anything against her wishes.

Since she had chosen to live a good life with him, Shen Lu had accepted him in her heart.

Gu Xiao is not only the biological father of the two children, but also outstanding in terms of ability and appearance. Even Shen Lu, who is well-informed in modern times, could not find any fault with him.

Upon hearing one piece of good news after another, the two little ones had a great appetite and ate their bowls of rice clean. Holding their round bellies, they had a satisfied look on their faces.

After dinner, Gu Xiao conscientiously went to wash the dishes. Since he came back, Shen Lu hadn't washed any dishes. Although she loved cooking, she still disliked washing dishes.

Fortunately, we had Gu Xiao.

Gu Xiao told Shen Lu that he would be back a little late because there was something going on at the military base in the afternoon.

When Gu Xiao returned home, it was already evening, and the entire courtyard was dark and quiet.

In his own yard, a dim light was left on just for him.

Gu Xiao walked towards the direction of the light.

As soon as I entered the house, my two little ones came to greet me, calling out "Daddy, Daddy!" incessantly.

Gu Xiao took out a White Rabbit milk candy from his pocket and shared it with the two children after they let him go.

Gu Xiao approached Shen Lu and placed a wad of money from his pocket into her arms.

Shen Lu stared wide-eyed.

She had always known that Gu Xiao was handsome, but she had never felt that he was this handsome before.

Gu Xiao went to the shower room next door to take a shower.

Shen Lu sat on the bench and began counting the money.

"Tui... ten yuan, twenty,... one hundred and ninety, two hundred."

Two hundred yuan in total!

Two hundred yuan is equivalent to four or five months' wages for an ordinary worker.

Gu Xiao had just come out when he bumped into Shen Lu. Shen Lu didn't notice and bumped directly into the man's arms. She jumped out in time and instead asked Gu Xiao questions with great interest.

"Where did you get two hundred yuan?!"

Gu Xiao's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile.

"A bonus issued by the organization."

"Wow, that's amazing!" Shen Lu looked up at Gu Xiao with a smile, her eyes sparkling like tiny stars.

"How about I make you steamed fish?"

"Okay." Gu Xiao smiled and reached out to rub Shen Lu's fluffy head.

A blush rose on Shen Lu's cheeks as she jogged into the kitchen.

"Dad, is Mom shy? Erniu said that when her mom is shy at home, her face turns red."

Xiaoze looked up, his face full of questions.

Gu Xiao rubbed his son's nipples.

Go ask your mother.

"No way, Daddy will go ask."

The father and son were arguing.

After Gu Xiao helped Shen Lu clean the fish, he played with the two little ones in the yard.

Gu Xiao held Xiao Ze in his arms, tossed him high into the air, and caught him steadily in his embrace.

"Hehehe...flying away...brother, come quick..."

The courtyard echoed with the innocent voices of children.

Looking at this scene under the setting sun, Shen Lu smiled from the bottom of her heart.

"Dinner is ready."

Shen Lu brought out the steamed fish and greeted the three of them with a smile.

"Mom, come quick, toss it high in the air!"

Shen Lu smiled and shook her head.

"Mom is an adult, so she won't be coming."

"Mommy, come on, it's so much fun!"

Without saying a word, the two little ones grabbed Shen Lu's sleeve and walked up to Gu Xiao.

"No, no..."

Shen Lu was still smiling as she refused; she had come over because she couldn't bear to disappoint the two children.

But it's still unrealistic to expect her to be an adult.

The next second, the world spun around her, and she was lifted up in a horizontal embrace.

The sudden feeling of weightlessness made her wrap her arms around Gu Xiao's neck in fear.

She was embraced tightly by Gu Xiao!

The unique scent of male hormones wafted over me, and upon opening my eyes, the first thing I noticed was Gu Xiao's sharp jawline.

A deep male voice came from beside my ear.

"Hurry up."

Before Shen Lu could react, Gu Xiao grabbed her waist and tossed her high into the air.

The feeling of weightlessness was amplified to an extreme, and she was thrown high into the air. Shen Lu was so scared that she instinctively wanted to scream.

"what……"

She fell into the man's reassuring embrace, her scream stuck in her throat.

Before Gu Xiao could get ready again, he tossed her up in the air once more.

Her heart felt like it was on a roller coaster, and Shen Lu's five senses were amplified infinitely.

In the afterglow of the setting sun, the children's melodious laughter echoed in my ears, and Gu Xiao's warm and strong hand was around my waist, his breath carrying the clear and free breeze.

After gradually getting used to it, Shen Lu burst into laughter, and the family of four made a ruckus.

By the end of the game, all four of them were starving, but luckily the food Shen Lu had made was still piping hot.

After washing their hands, the two little ones sat on their little wooden stools and ate their fish obediently.

Although the twins are only five years old, they are very clever and extremely careful when eating fish, and have never choked on a fish bone.

Steaming preserves the freshness of the fish; one bite and you'll want to swallow your tongue.

Shen Lu knew the fighting ability of her three men well, and since this fish wasn't very appetizing, she steamed three whole fish.

Shen Lu also made pea flour, mixing it into a thick paste and pouring it onto a strainer, revealing small, tadpole-shaped round flour particles.

Mixed with a sour and spicy sauce, it's icy cold and refreshing, perfect for cooling down and whetting the appetite in the summer.

Worried that the pea flour wouldn't be filling enough, Shen Lu used the leftover rice from lunch to make two bowls of fried rice with eggs for the children.

The two little ones tidied up the table very conscientiously, while Gu Xiao was in charge of washing the pots and dishes.

Shen Lu was leisurely munching on an apple in the yard.

All four of them were so full that they went to the yard to digest and cool off after the meal.

The industrial level is not advanced now, the air quality is very good, and the air is filled with the crisp chirping of cicadas and the joyful laughter of children.

Under the soft moonlight, Shen Lu fanned herself with a feather fan, feeling no worries at all, and completely relaxed.

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