My girlfriend isn't as cute as me.

Lin Jiu put her apron back on, picked up the shovel, and got to work with great enthusiasm.

"...It smells so good."

Wang Yuting was awakened by the fragrance.

She rolled around on the sofa for a while, and because it was so comfortable, she drifted off to sleep. Until a pleasant aroma wafted over, her heavy drowsiness was easily overcome by her appetite, and Wang Yuting seemed to hear a sound…

"Get up, let's work overtime!"

—The voice of a certain goose leader.

"The foreman should shout something!!"

—And there was also the voice of the chairman of a certain Future Technology Co., Ltd.

I'm awake, I'm awake.

I'm not going to sleep anymore, I'm not going to sleep anymore.

If you sleep any longer, you'll be sent to the Fire Copper Room.

"Get up and drink some water first."

Lin Jiu handed Wang Yuting a glass of warm water. The water temperature was just right; it was warm to drink but wouldn't burn her tongue.

Wang Yuting put down her cup. She was still a little dizzy, but her eyes lit up when she saw the dishes.

"Tonight's midnight snack looks amazing!"

"Wash your hands before you eat."

Lin Jiu gave a serious warning.

"Good~"

Wang Yuting obediently turned around and ran to the washroom, carefully rubbing her hands together.

Tonight's dinner at Lin Jiu's house.

Fried rice noodles!

Lin Jiu had heard Wang Yuting mention wanting to eat it, so he made an effort to try.

Compared to roadside late-night food stalls, Lin Jiu naturally added a lot of better ingredients. He sliced ​​chicken thigh meat, and also added sliced ​​king oyster mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and wood ear mushrooms. Of course, he also included the essential toppings for fried rice noodles: ham sausage, Chinese sausage, and pickled cowpeas. The seasonings were also in precise proportions. After tasting a little with his index finger, he revealed a confident smile.

"It's super, super delicious!!!"

Every time Wang Yuting praised him, it was with genuine sincerity, which made Lin Jiu feel that his hard work was worthwhile.

Whether a couple can maintain harmony depends not only on regular marital obligations but also, most importantly, on mutual respect. Wang Yuting never considered this something Lin Jiu was obligated to do, even though she already paid living expenses and gave him a monthly salary. But Lin Jiu's workday was fixed; by that time, he should have already finished get off work.

Lin Jiu wasn't working hard solely for the money; he also had some expectations for it.

"I am back."

Welcome home.

These were the words Lin Jiu really wanted to say, and the words he really wanted to hear.

To be honest, Lin Jiu was very happy to welcome Wang Yuting home.

I don't know if I accidentally used sugar instead of salt.

The late-night snack tonight tasted especially sweet.

After the two finished their late-night snack, Lin Jiu reminded them, "A package is being delivered this afternoon."

"Ah, those are the clothes I asked my mother to send over."

Wang Yuting then remembered that she had confirmed receipt of the goods that afternoon.

She found the cardboard box in the corner of the hall and picked it up easily.

Lin Jiu looked at her own hands with some doubt, then at Wang Yuting's effortless movements.

It took him about seven minutes to push the box from the doorway to the corner, but it took Wang Yuting less than seven seconds to move it to the sofa in the hall.

Is this reasonable?

"Lin Jiu, look, isn't it pretty?"

While Lin Jiu was having second thoughts, Wang Yuting had already deftly opened the box.

She took out a dress from inside and showed it to Lin Jiu. The dress looked very new, and the fabric seemed expensive.

"It looks good..." Lin Jiu tilted his head, comparing the clothes to Wang Yuting's figure. He had a feeling that if she wore it, she definitely wouldn't be able to go out; she could only look at it at home for him alone.

Lin Jiu asked doubtfully, "Isn't it a little too small?"

No way.

Wang Yuting placed the dress in front of her, compared it to Lin Jiu's figure, and gave a thumbs up.

"It fits you perfectly!"

Chapter Thirty-Six: Childbearing and Raising Children

"?"

When I type a question mark, I hope you remember one thing.

It's not that I think there's a problem with me, but that I think there's a problem with you.

Lin Jiu is currently spamming question marks in the private channel, clearly believing that Miss Wang has a problem.

"Look, isn't it beautiful!"

Wang Yuting pulled out another cute outfit, practically shoving it into Lin Jiu's face.

Lin Jiu hesitated, then murmured, "It's beautiful, but..."

"If you think it looks good, try it on!"

"Who would force a sale like this!"

"That makes sense. So how much should I pay you for you to wear it?"

"???"

Lin Jiu was full of question marks.

Redefining forced buying and selling.

"Boss, are you sure this melon is ripe?"

"I run a fruit stand, why would I sell you unripe melons? These are all greenhouse melons, you think they're too expensive and I think they're too expensive too! Fifteen pounds for thirty yuan, take the money and the melons!"

"Okay."

Liu Huaqiang's no-damage speedrun strategy has been achieved.

"Ahhh, this outfit looks great with shorts, and this and this go really well together too. Hmm, this looks a little bit risqué... Hmm! It would definitely suit Jiu Jiu perfectly! This cute style is nice too, ah, this isn't mine. Did Mom make a mistake? I don't remember buying a nurse's uniform—whatever! This would suit Jiu Jiu perfectly too!"

About ten minutes later, Wang Yuting calmed down a little and started panting heavily.

Lin Jiu gave up thinking and ran to the kitchen to wash the dishes and lunchbox.

"Have some water."

Lin Jiu handed over the glass of water with ice cubes in it.

Wang Yuting took the cup and drank it all in one gulp. She leaned back on the sofa, her eyes somewhat vacant.

Did I scare you just now?

"Ah."

"Don't be afraid, I'm not a normal person."

"Ok?"

Lin Jiu felt like she must have misheard, like something was wrong.

Wang Yuting then realized that she had inadvertently spoken her true feelings. To cover up her embarrassment, she coughed lightly and said, "What I mean is, you don't need to worry about me forcing you to do anything. Don't worry. I will never force you to do anything you don't want to do, and I will not harass you in the workplace. I just simply want to see more of you."

Wang Yuting honestly expressed her thoughts. She knew she couldn't lie to him, so she might as well be frank and tell Lin Jiu what her purpose was.

“Most of these clothes are my old ones… Oh, don’t worry! My mom has kept them safe in the closet. I grew so fast when I was in school that many of my clothes didn’t fit after only a few wears, and these clothes are really pretty. My mom says that when I have kids in the future, these clothes can be given to them.”

Lin Jiu's attention was focused on Wang Yuting's height, and he subconsciously retorted, "I'm not a child."

"Of course I know you're not a child. How could a child possibly... cough cough!" Wang Yuting remembered changing Lin Jiu's clothes when she was soaking wet on Friday night. Her pretty face flushed slightly, and she pretended to cough. "Let me dress you first. It's such a waste to leave such nice clothes unattended. After you grow up, I'll keep them for our future children to wear."

"..."

Lin Jiu was tempted.

To be honest, Lin Jiu felt a little envious when Wang Yuting mentioned that she grew tall quickly when she was in school.

Comparing the right thumb and little finger together, there's a hint of envy in that "little bit".

Could it be a problem with these clothes?

Will wearing these clothes make you taller?

Want to try it?

Lin Jiu instinctively picked up her clothes, realizing she had overlooked something.

It seems like Wang Yuting just said something?

"For our future children to wear?" Lin Jiu murmured to herself, somewhat bewildered.

“Yes,” Wang Yuting nodded frankly. “It doesn’t matter if it’s a boy or a girl! As the saying goes, having children is just like having a son or a daughter. Anyway, the child will definitely look like you in the future, and these clothes won’t go to waste. It would be best to have one boy and one girl. When the girl grows up and gets new clothes, you can leave them for the boy to wear.” Wang Yuting said very seriously.

I made these dumplings just for this little bit of vinegar.

Although many people can't taste what this vinegar tastes like, I made these dumplings specifically for this vinegar.

"Ah..."

What is this person even talking about?!

Why is she always able to say such things so honestly?

Lin Jiu silently buried her head in her clothes to hide her flushed face.