Marry a female star at a bargain price

Chapters 253 and 254. From then on, the emperor no longer held morning court.

Although Lin Xiao doesn't allow Xixi to eat late-night snacks.

However, Ms. Han, adhering to the principle that since she was already there, was determined not to miss this opportunity to get some fresh air. Even though she had promised not to eat, she still wore a mask, dragged her husband along, and wandered around the night market for half an hour.

Those half hour were agonizing for Lin Xiao.

His wife rarely acted cute, but today she unleashed an unprecedented display of cuteness, going all out and putting it on a tenfold front, practically putting Lin Xiao to a comprehensive test of his emotions and soul.

Han Xixi's style remained like this all night:
"Honey~ This stinky tofu smells so good, can I just have a bite?"

"Honey~~ Clay pot tofu doesn't count as barbecue, right? Shall we have some?"

"Honey~~~ This roasted pig's trotter smells so good! Pig's trotters are full of collagen, so it's okay for me to eat this, right?"

"Husband~~~~"

With each call from Han Xixi, Lin Xiao's knees buckled a little.

He realized that he hadn't come here for a stroll with his wife, but rather to suffer.

The aroma of the night market was already making me restless and I was craving it, but my wife's sweet voice made me even craving it more!
"Old~~~"

"Stop yelling!!"

Lin Xiao sternly rebuked her in a low voice, while simultaneously reaching out to pull his wife's not-so-slender waist close to his forehead and threateningly saying, "Unless you agree to submit to me tonight, you're not eating anything else!!"

These words carried a threat, yet were spoken in a low, seductive voice, causing Xixi's ears to immediately turn red.

Lin Xiao felt he had won back a point.

I thought to myself, "Now, this gluttonous girl will surely back down and stop clamoring for food, right?"

After waiting for three seconds, I finally got through.

"Hmm...you said it yourself!!"

Xixi suddenly shouted sweetly, her eyes above the mask flashing with mischievousness.

Lin Xiao was completely dumbfounded.

"……what?!"

"Ah for what!"

As if afraid he would change his mind, Xixi grabbed his hand and hooked her little finger together, excitedly saying, "You let me have a midnight snack, and then when we get home I'll... pinky swear with you, you can't go back on your word!"

"???"

Lin Xiao was completely numb!

No, I tried coaxing, deceiving, and even scaring her, but she just wouldn't listen.

She would say that the pregnancy wasn't stable enough yet, or that she needed to ask the doctor, or that her parents lived next door and she couldn't relax... In short, she always had a bunch of reasons, but the conclusion was always no.

Lin Xiao had long since given up on this matter.

As it turned out, it was just a casual remark; he had originally intended to scare away the greedy girl with that idea.

But she suddenly agreed, and so readily at that!

Lin Xiao was completely dumbfounded.

I can't figure it out. My wife wasn't this greedy before. How come she's become so gluttonous after getting pregnant? Could she be carrying a foodie?

Lin Xiao was surprised and puzzled.

But seeing that Xixi had already made the first move and made a pinky promise with him, it was too late for him to back out.

We must keep our word.

Then I thought, it's been two hours since I finished dinner, so it's okay to eat something. I can always take a walk later to help digest it.

Besides, it's rare to see my wife so greedy, and I'd really feel bad if I didn't satisfy her.

Lin Xiao came up with a bunch of reasons for himself.

Anyway, it's not because my wife agreed to finish her midnight snack, hehehe... um, no!
"Okay then, eat less!" He finally relented.

"yeah!!!"

Xi Xi's scheme succeeded, and she jumped up and down excitedly, startling Lin Xiao.

I just pinned her down.

The young woman immediately sprang into action, dragging him back to the center of the night market. Confident and with precise targeting, she found several stalls and ordered more than a dozen items, including stinky tofu, roasted pig's trotters, and squid tentacles—all the things she had been drooling over.

"Stop, stop..."

Lin Xiao was terrified when he saw that this girl was going to eat the entire night market.

"Didn't we agree to eat less? You've ordered way too much!"

"It's just the two of us!"

"We still can't finish it all..."

"in spite of!"

Ms. Han, having succeeded in using her charm, quickly switched to her tactic of being unreasonable, saying quite confidently, "You already promised me you'd eat, so why can't I enjoy my meal... If I don't eat to my heart's content, I won't be in the mood to do anything naughty with you later!"

"..."

Lin Xiao swallowed hard, but after trying for a long time, he couldn't utter a word.

In the end, I had no choice but to admit defeat.

Well, after being a monk for more than five months... my wife has really got me under her thumb this time!
"Click! Click without hesitation!" He was going all out.

"Wow! That changed so quickly!"

"I'm the kind of person who listens to advice!"

"Stop it!"

Xi Xi suppressed a mischievous laugh, "You just wanted to... you know, it wasn't that I convinced you!"

Lin Xiao waved his hand and said, "It doesn't matter! No matter what the reason is, I've already said what I meant. Let's eat to our hearts' content today. If you can eat, then eat. If you can't, then try a little of everything. I'll take care of the rest!"

"Yay! Big brother is the best!"

Xi Xi shouted excitedly, and in her joy, she even blurted out a squeaky sound.

The cheerful and sweet sounds immediately attracted the attention of the surrounding crowd, who all looked at the young couple with pleasant smiles.

Lin Xiao was somewhat apprehensive, fearing that his wife's identity would be recognized.

Fortunately, the lighting was dim, and Xixi was wearing a mask, so no one noticed.

Because it was a bit chilly on October nights, Xixi wore a windbreaker, so her pregnant belly wasn't visible.

The people around them then regarded the two of them as a young couple, and everyone smiled and became happy.

Lin Xiao was relieved.

Soon, he and his wife immersed themselves in the enchanting atmosphere of everyday life.

Before long, two large bags full of various delicacies were gathered in Lin Xiao's hands.

Considering Xixi's identity, Lin Xiao didn't dare let her start eating right there.

She didn't dare take off her mask until she got back to her car, where she began to enjoy her meal under the small light on the roof.

"Mmm~~~ It smells so good, it tastes so delicious~~"

Xixi's mouth was full of barbecue tar, but she ate with a satisfied look on her face.

Lin Xiao watched from the side and couldn't help but show a big smile on his face.

He thought about it for a moment and realized that pregnant women's tastes are naturally changeable. Since Xixi was resting at home during her pregnancy, her mother-in-law would definitely only consider nutrition and hygiene and would not allow her to eat these kinds of random things.

Xi Xi probably wouldn't even dare to mention it.

After months of suppressed desire, she was already craving it, so it's no wonder that she readily agreed to her husband's unreasonable request today.

Lin Xiao understood all this and stopped caring that his wife had a big appetite for their daughter.

She felt that she was not doing enough as a husband.

"Squid tentacles, your favorite!" He proactively handed over the tender skewer. A good husband is one who corrects his mistakes!

"Um!!!"

Xixi took it, chewed it heartily, and became even happier.

Under the dim yellow headlights, in the narrow seat.

The young couple sat side by side, one pampering the other while the other ate heartily. Despite eating the cheapest food, they thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

The aroma of happiness filled the entire carriage.

Although Xixi looked like she was going to devour the whole world, she was actually full from dinner and wasn't hungry at all.

So she couldn't eat anymore after a short while.

They haven't even managed to cover all product categories.

The rest went into Lin Xiao's stomach, making him so full that he kept burping.

It was already 10:30.

The two drove back to the residential area and then strolled around the building until nearly 11:30.

As night deepened, the temperature dropped further.

As the autumn wind blew, Xixi shivered, the chill traveling from her hand to Lin Xiao's fingers and palm.

He quickly draped his coat over his wife.

“Let’s go home, okay?” he said.

"Uh……"

Xi Xi hesitated and looked conflicted, her expression strange.

"What's wrong?" Lin Xiao asked.

"I...ate too much, and it hasn't digested yet. My stomach is bloated!"

"I knew it!"

Lin Xiao, knowing her intentions but feeling helpless, gently flicked her forehead. "Go home first. Go wash up. I'll buy some digestive tablets and deliver them to your door in a bit."

Xi Xi nodded, but still hesitated.

"what happened again?"

"Well...that's it..."

Her face was embarrassed, and she bit her lip, unable to continue. Lin Xiao frowned and observed for a while, finally understanding the girl's unspeakable predicament, and was immediately both annoyed and amused.

"What are you thinking? I'm not touching you!" he said helplessly.

"Ok?"

Xi Xi's eyes lit up.

Lin Xiao rolled his eyes and said, "Do you really think I'm an animal, with this on my mind all the time... Seeing how much you ate tonight, I knew today's plans were ruined again. I told you to go home and wash up so you could go to bed early, I wasn't planning on doing anything bad!"

After hearing this, Han Xixi scratched her head and laughed awkwardly.

"Brother, I'm sorry..." she said, feeling very embarrassed.

"Sorry for what?"

"I stood you up again!"

"Oh, I'm used to it!"

Lin Xiao feigned disappointment and deliberately teased her.

Xi Xi became serious, raising her hand and saying, "I promise you, I'll eat regularly and take good care of myself these next few days. On our anniversary on the 8th, I... I definitely won't let you down!!"

The little girl stared wide-eyed and puffed out her cheeks, her expression as determined as if she wanted to join the Party.

Lin Xiao found it utterly hilarious.

"Okay, okay, I believe you!"

"What? You're just giving me a runaround. You don't believe me at all!"

Xi Xi became unhappy.

Lin Xiao was both amused and exasperated.

This girl was the one who flirted with me, making pinkies and swearing oaths, but in the end I couldn't keep them.

Now they're criticizing his attitude.

Where is the reasoning here?
Lin Xiao was speechless with frustration, but he couldn't lose his temper. After all, he was his wife and child, and he had to appease them no matter what!

"I believe it, I really believe it!" He tried to maintain a proper attitude.

"Really?"

"Really, I'll wash myself all clean and then... and have a good, tender time with you!"

"Eh~~~"

Seeing that he was speaking so seriously, Xixi looked at him with inexplicable disgust.

I don't know why, but something felt off about the two of them discussing this matter so seriously.

"Time to go home~~"

Her ears burned, and she ran away in a flash.

Lin Xiao was startled and quickly followed, shouting, "Slow down!"

The night breeze was gentle, and the insects chirped softly.

The dim streetlights shone quietly, guiding their two shadows forward, one by one, all the way home.

……

Early the next morning.

Lin Xiao woke up on the spacious bed in his new villa. Sunlight streamed in through the gaps in the curtains, and his wife was sleeping soundly in his arms, her long black hair covering half of the headboard.

Lin Xiao felt a warmth in his heart as he read this.

I kissed her forehead and got up to go to work.

Just as he was about to get up, Xixi woke up and asked him sleepily, "Brother, are you leaving...?"

Lin Xiao stroked her hair to comfort her, "That's right, it's seven o'clock. It will take me almost an hour to drive there, and the tourists will be coming up by then. If we don't go now, it will be too late."

Xi Xi mumbled in her sleep, "Okay..."

She remained still, half-lying on Lin Xiao's chest.

Lin Xiao was also a little reluctant to part with this long-awaited sweetness. He lay still, thinking that since he was volunteering anyway, it wouldn't matter if it was a little later. Why work so hard every day?

Once I quickly mentally prepared myself, I could comfortably stay in bed with my wife.

I lay there for about a minute.

Xi Xi suddenly woke up with a start: "Oh dear, how did I fall asleep again... Brother, are you too late?"

Lin Xiao smiled and said, "It's not too late, there's still time!"

Xi Xi smiled apologetically and gently, quickly got up, and went downstairs to heat up breakfast for Lin Xiao.

The bread, milk, and eggs were all taken from the refrigerator when we left my parents' house yesterday, and there's also enough food for the two of us to eat for several days.

Lin Xiao went to the bathroom to wash up.

Xi Xi worked quickly, boiling eggs, heating milk, and even washing some fruit.

When Lin Xiao came downstairs, breakfast had already been packed in two insulated lunch boxes, small and exquisitely packaged in cloth bags. One box contained breakfast, and the other contained fruit, along with a bottle of milk.

"You absolutely must eat breakfast!"

Xi Xi gently instructed him.

Lin Xiao stared at the bag in a daze, then looked up at the woman in front of him. She was wearing a white silk nightgown and had a full head of black hair cascading down her back.

Both white and black are cool colors.

But when focused on Xixi, it generated a warmth more intense than the sun.

She hadn't washed up, and her fair face showed signs of drowsiness from not yet fully awake.

But the dimples at the corners of her mouth exude a tenderness that makes one enamored, perfectly embodying the image of a virtuous wife and loving mother.

This moment.

Lin Xiao suddenly understood why there was a saying in ancient times, "From then on, the emperor no longer held morning court."

An emperor, who possesses the entire world and has no shortage of treasures and beauties, can still be completely infatuated with one person, and would even hand over his empire without hesitation.

He didn't understand before: could a woman's beauty really make a man lose his mind?

Now he understands.

What makes men lose their minds is never a woman's beauty.

Instead, she stands there obediently, holding a breakfast that isn't fancy but is nutritious and well-balanced, and hands it to you with a smile, telling you to eat your fill and hurry up and leave. From beginning to end, there's not a hint of reluctance or entreaty, nor any coquetry or willfulness.

But it was precisely this appearance that made Lin Xiao feel like he could abandon the whole world.

What job? What career? What responsibility?
Forget about it!
The sun was shining brightly outside the window, and the temperature was neither too hot nor too cold.

The house is spacious and comfortable, and my wife is lovely and gentle.

At this moment, all he wanted was to be a tyrannical ruler who ignored state affairs, and he had no desire to uphold the cause he had created and spend his precious vacation there as a volunteer.

Despite the efforts of my colleagues.

Despite the large number of tourists, the pressure to receive them is immense.

But now, he wants to be selfish for once and doesn't want to be so hardworking, dedicated, and responsible anymore!

"Brother, what are you daydreaming about? Let's go!"

Seeing her husband looking bewildered, Xixi thought he hadn't woken up yet, so she smiled and reached out to pinch his cheek.

Lin Xiao woke up and smiled.

He put down the car keys, stepped forward, pulled his wife into his arms, and gently kissed her.

Xi Xi was caught off guard.

Before the kiss could become even wetter, she stopped abruptly, taking three steps back with a flushed face.

"Brother, stop fooling around, let's go, it's too late!" Xi Xi urged.

"Okay, I'm not leaving!" Lin Xiao said softly, then stepped forward and put his arm around his wife's waist.

"Not leaving?" Xixi asked in surprise.

"Okay, I'm not leaving!"

"Why? Are you feeling unwell?" Xixi asked worriedly.

"No, I don't feel uncomfortable!"

"then you……"

"I can't bear to leave you, so I'm not leaving!"

Lin Xiao spoke lightly and looked obedient, revealing a rare hint of depression.

Xi Xi was stunned for a moment, then immediately softened.

She put down her breakfast, reached out and wrapped her arms around Lin Xiao's neck, giving him a tight, passionate hug.

The sunlight moved silently, and the living room remained silent for a long time.

"Brother, I can't bear to part with you either..."

Xi Xi said softly, "But didn't you say that the town would be extremely busy these few days? Are you really sure you can skip it?"

Lin Xiao rested his head on Xi Xi's shoulder and neck, and smelled the faint fragrance.

"It's okay, I can be selfish once in a while..."

"..."

Xi Xi didn't reply immediately, but gently stroked his short hair with her hand.

After a long pause, he smiled and said, "Okay, then we won't go today. We'll just stay home... just the two of us!"

Lin Xiao stroked his wife's pajamas with his chin and nodded.

Sunlight streamed in through the large windows of the living room, covering an increasingly larger area of ​​the floor.

The two embraced quietly, clearly feeling the temperature inside the room gradually rise, and their embrace grew even more passionate.

I do not know how long it has been.

The two separated, but their arms, still wrapped around each other's waists and necks, were reluctant to part. They gazed at each other for a moment, then smiled brightly.

The next second, a gentle kiss filled the room.

(End of this chapter)