BXBX NOVEL Chapter 394: Cherished
Chapter 394: Cherished
When she left, she merely latched the gate of the courtyard without locking it, as she intended to return shortly. She also unleashed Da Huang, their dog, allowing it to roam freely within the yard. This, she believed, would deter any thieves from targeting the Su household.
Just as Gu Zi stepped out, Su Shen’s car pulled up at the entrance. Upon returning home and finding both Gu Zi and the child absent, he assumed they had gone out for a walk. Carrying a bag, Su Shen ascended the stairs and began washing the newly purchased underwear.
This time, Su Shen washed with exceptional care, fearing that his strength might tear the delicate fabric. By the time he finished the final rinse, beads of sweat had formed on his forehead.
Such meticulous tasks were indeed more exhausting than slaughtering a pig.
Finally, Su Shen stretched the small underwear on a hanger and took it to the balcony to dry before descending the stairs.
When Gu Zi returned from Aunt Zhang’s house, Su Shen was already bustling about in the kitchen preparing lunch. For a moment, she was lost in admiration of the tall figure. What kind of celestial man had she found? He was never idle, working outside and still helping her with household chores upon returning home!
“Let me do it. You should rest a bit,” Gu Zi said, her voice filled with concern. She knew that Su Shen had to entertain guests in the city that morning and hadn’t expected him to return for lunch. Yet, not only had he returned early, but he was also doing housework.
Su Shen, still holding the spatula, didn’t let go. He simply turned to look at Gu Zi and said, “I’ll do it. I haven’t done much today. There’s no need for rest.” For Su Shen, doing housework was restful, hardly a strenuous task.
Unable to persuade him otherwise, Gu Zi, seeing his high spirits, wasn’t as worried about him being tired. She took Lele out of the kitchen.
At that moment, a sound came from outside the courtyard. Su Li’s joyful voice clearly rang out, “Mom, Lele, come and see! Brother and I caught some fish today, and two crabs too!”
Gu Zi took Su Le outside. Su Bing and Su Li, their trouser legs rolled up, were approaching, one after the other. Su Li proudly displayed their catch in a small bucket in front of his mother and sister. Inside were two medium-sized carp, a dozen loaches, and two plump river crabs.
Gu Zi immediately praised the two little fishing experts. Both Su Bing and Su Li’s faces lit up with satisfied smiles. Gu Zi said, “We have our dinner ingredients for tonight. I’ll cook these into something delicious for you!” The two brothers nodded in agreement.
Little Lele was utterly fascinated by the two river crabs, her hand instinctively reaching out to grab one from the bucket. Luckily, Gu Zits quick reflexes intercepted the small hand. “Little miss,” she warned, “crabs can pinch, you can’t grab them.”
Upon being thwarted by her mother, the little girl’s face fell into a pout of disappointment. Clinging to her mother’s arm, she sniffled, “Mommy, Mommy, I want!”
How could Gu Zi resist such a plea? Eventually, she securely bound the crab and handed it to the little girl, only removing it once she had her fill of touching it.
The sight of the mother’s tender care for her little sister made Su Li’s heart flutter. His mother was so gentle, he yearned for the same affection.
‘Mom, can you hold the crab so I can touch it too?” Su Li asked his mother, his eyes filled with anticipation.
Without questioning him, Gu Zi picked up the tightly bound crab and placed it in front of her son. In a soft voice, she said, “Little one, touch the crab.”
Just like his sister, Su Li carefully touched the crab in his mother’s hand. A sense of satisfaction washed over him, making him feel incredibly happy.
During lunch, Su Li couldn’t help but ask Gu Zi, ‘Mom, why didn’t you ask me why I wanted to touch the crab too?”
Gu Zi served him a piece of meat, responding gently, “It’s not a difficult task. Mom doesn’t need to know the reason. If you need it and Mom can do it, Mom will do it. Why would there need to be a reason?”
After saying this, Gu Zi continued eating. Yet, in Su Li’s eyes, she was glowing. It was at this moment that Su Li truly understood why the old saying goes, “A child without a mother is like wild grass, while a child with a mother is a treasure.”
Su Li felt that he was now also a cherished treasure, loved and cared for. Overwhelmed, Su Li couldn’t help but shed tears while eating. When Gu Zi asked him what was wrong, he quickly replied, “Dad’s cooking is so delicious,
I… I’m moved….