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

I was just thinking about it when I realized what it was.

Just then, the two little ones woke up, sat up groggily, and yawned repeatedly.

Shen Lu quickly stepped out of Gu Xiao's arms and dressed the two little ones.

Shen Lu helped the twins wash up, while Gu Xiao prepared breakfast in front of the stove.

His movements were clean and efficient, and in no time, red date and millet porridge, boiled eggs, and cold side dishes were served on the table.

In the afternoon, Shen Lu spoke with Gu Xiao.

"I'm planning to go to the department store later to buy some things and call my brother while I'm at it."

The clothes Shen Lu was preparing for Gu Xiao were still missing buttons.

Do you need me to come with you?

Gu Xiao respected Shen Lu's wishes.

He would drop everything he was doing if she needed him, and he wouldn't bother her if she didn't.

"No need, I'm just buying some very simple things, I'll be back in a bit."

As a result, Shen Lu wandered around the entire department store but couldn't find any cufflinks she liked. Then, as it was getting dark, she saw a pair that she really liked.

Shen Lu bought it without hesitation, and just as she was about to leave, a familiar voice rang in her ears.

"Comrade Shen?"

Xie Sili saw a graceful figure from afar, who looked very similar to Shen Lu. He didn't expect that it really was her when he got closer.

Xie Sili couldn't suppress his excitement. After not seeing her for a while, Shen Lu seemed to have lost weight, but she was even more beautiful than before, making it impossible to look away.

"Comrade Shen, what are you buying here? Do you need me to help you choose?"

Shen Lu held up the bag in her hand: "I came to buy cufflinks for my husband. I've already picked them out, so you don't need to bother."

After saying that, he turned around and prepared to leave.

Shen Lu's actions were very obvious; she was trying to avoid Xie Sili.

I have some connection with the male and female protagonists in this story, because those who are connected with them never have a good ending.

"Are you going back to your family compound? I'm going there too, let's walk together. It's getting dark, it's not safe for a girl to walk alone."

"Thank you, but no need."

Shen Lu refused very directly.

There was no way to stop Xie Sili from leaving, and since they were both heading to the same destination, Shen Lu couldn't possibly block his way.

Xie Sili kept talking the whole way, bombarding Shen Lu with questions.

Faced with Xie Sili's repeated attempts to provoke her, Shen Lu simply ignored him, letting the words fall to the ground.

She's not his mother; she doesn't have to answer every question he asks.

Little did he know that his aloof attitude only fueled Xie Sili's competitive spirit.

In his previous city, he was the most sought-after among his peers; every girl who passed by blushed shyly when she saw him.

Only Shen Lu was impervious to reason, and would pretend not to notice when he tried to talk to her.

Xie Sili couldn't believe that there was any young girl in the world who wouldn't like him, a gentle and gentlemanly man.

So what if you're married? You can still get divorced.

He has always enjoyed challenging new things.

Moreover, Shen Lu always said she didn't have a brother, but when he called her that day, he clearly heard that Shen Lu did have a brother.

There must be some hidden story behind this.

Perhaps Shen Lu's brother is the Black Tiger Team captain who cannot reveal his identity.

Shen Lu had no idea that she was being targeted.

Shen Lu spent most of the afternoon going to the translation institute, and then wasted a lot of time picking out the cuffs, so by the time she saw the courtyard, the sky was already dark blue.

At the bus stop, Xie Sili got off the bus first, turned around and tried to help Shen Lu, while talking to her.

"It's getting dark, it's not safe for you to go home alone, let me take you home."

Shen Lu got off the bus while avoiding Xie Sili's touch.

"The family compound is just ahead. I know every household here, so I won't trouble you."

Shen Lu's refusal was quite clear.

But some people just pretend they don't understand.

"A gentleman cannot allow a lady to be left to her own devices..."

Xie Sili was speaking when he was interrupted by a deep voice.

"Wife, you're back."

Shen Lu turned around and met Gu Xiao's sharp phoenix eyes.

He stared intently at Xie Sili, the man who coveted his wife.

"Brother Xiao!" Shen Lu exclaimed in surprise.

She ran towards Gu Xiao with cheerful steps, and taking advantage of the darkness so no one could see, she openly intertwined her fingers with Gu Xiao's.

This is a completely different person from the one who was cold and distant towards Xie Sili just now.

"Why are you here?"

"I've come to pick you up and take you home." Gu Xiao naturally took the handbag from Shen Lu.

His wary gaze swept over Xie Sili, noticing the three or five books he was holding, and his brows furrowed.

He had heard He Cunguang say before that young girls nowadays like pedantic scholars the most.

It's no wonder Gu Xiao lacks confidence; Shen Lu used to dislike him because he didn't understand romance and poetry.

But Shen Lu doesn't think that way anymore.

The man in her family is tall and strong, with an incredibly handsome face, and he dotes on his wife!

He's a hundred times better than that pretentious Xie Sili who only knows how to hold a book!

"Brother Xiao, let's go home quickly, I'm so hungry. I bought dumplings at the state-run restaurant, we can just heat them up when we get home and eat them." Shen Lu pouted and acted coquettishly.

After sharing a bed last night, their relationship has become much closer.

Even though she's a mother of two, Shen Lu knows she should be mature and composed, but in front of Gu Xiao, she can't help but act like a shy little girl.

Gu Xiao withdrew his gaze, squeezed the soft, delicate hand in his, and responded in a deep voice.

The couple, singing in unison, walked towards home under the stars and moon, completely ignoring Xie Sili.

Xiao Ze and Xiao Yu carried their little stools and obediently stood guard at the door.

Hearing Shen Lu and the other person talking from afar, he ran over as fast as he could.

"Dad! Mom!"

Each heartfelt call made Shen Lu's heart feel as sweet as honey.

It feels so good to have someone thinking of you on the road and someone waiting for you when you get home.

Shen Lu kissed the two little ones on the cheeks, and the family of four went inside together.

After dinner, Gu Xiao washed the dishes as usual, while Shen Lu took Xiao Ze and Xiao Yu to the yard to work with various crops to aid digestion.

Shen Lu's mind wandered.

She noticed something was off about Gu Xiao as soon as she got home.

He was more silent than usual. Although he didn't have a stern face, the aura around him was frighteningly cold. Even Xiao Ran, who was usually loud and boisterous, was much quieter today.

After much deliberation, Shen Lu came to a conclusion.

Gu Xiao is...

Are you jealous?