Chapter 102: Going to the Market

Chapter 102: Chapter 102: Going to the Market

"Isn’t it just cooking at home? What’s there to do? With this little bit of housework, why are you feeling aggrieved?" Li Si looked at Chen Xiu, dissatisfied.

Fu Xiaoxiao felt a bit annoyed hearing Li Si’s dismissive words.

She might not know how busy Chen Xiu was every day, but she knew that Li Lei and Li Sen were much harder to take care of than her two kids. They would roll on the ground every day, come home covered in mud, and yet appear clean and tidy the next day. What did that indicate? Surely someone washed their clothes the night before.

That person could only be Chen Xiu.

He can’t see her efforts and thinks she’s enjoying life at home.

"If that’s the case, why doesn’t Captain Li try staying home himself?" Fu Xiaoxiao said with a smile.

"That’s impossible, I have plans tomorrow..." Li Si refused without even thinking.

Lu Feng appeared beside Fu Xiaoxiao and looked at Li Si. "You’re granted a day off tomorrow."

"..." Li Si looked at Lu Feng.

Are you serious?

Of course.

Lu Feng’s lips curved slightly.

"I just happen to be going to the market tomorrow, and it’s inconvenient to bring the kids, Captain Li. You can stay home with the kids, and I’ll borrow Sister-in-law Chen for a day," Fu Xiaoxiao said to Li Si with a smile, gratefully turning back to give Lu Feng an approving look.

A divine assist.

"...Okay." Seeing that Lu Feng agreed with Fu Xiaoxiao, Li Si swallowed his words of refusal.

"Isn’t it just taking care of two kids? How hard can it be?" Li Si laughed.

Fu Xiaoxiao noted his nonchalant expression and waited to see if he could keep smiling the whole day.

"Sister-in-law, tell Captain Li everything you do every day, so he knows what to do," Fu Xiaoxiao gently nudged Chen Xiu in encouragement.

"Hey Li, come over and take note." Backed by her ’natal family,’ Chen Xiu gained confidence and recited her daily tasks to Li Si.

"Alright, alright, isn’t it just these little things?" Li Si waved his hand, thinking there weren’t many tasks. Just these small things, he could finish in half an hour.

Chen Xiu smiled with a knowing look.

"Then I’ll wait for your good news." Chen Xiu smiled and went back to her room to pack, preparing to buy more things at the market with Fu Xiaoxiao tomorrow.

She had saved a lot of coupons! It would be nice if she didn’t have to use them.

"Sister-in-law, I’ll come call for you in the morning!" Fu Xiaoxiao said to Chen Xiu with a smile.

"No need, no need, I’ll go to you when I wake up." Chen Xiu seemed eager to leave now that she didn’t have to watch over the kids.

Fu Xiaoxiao returned to the neighboring house, hearing Li Si and Chen Xiu starting to argue again.

Lu Feng stopped Fu Xiaoxiao, who wanted to intervene. "They’re keeping their voices down because they don’t want you to notice, so pretend you don’t know."

"I’ve been here so long, and it’s the first time I’ve seen Sister Xiu’s husband," Fu Xiaoxiao looked at Lu Feng. "Is the army very busy? He doesn’t come home?"

"He could come home; he just doesn’t want to." Lu Feng glanced up at Fu Xiaoxiao. "When they’re busy, they can’t come back for days, but that’s when they’re on a mission."

"They can come home at other times?" Fu Xiaoxiao asked curiously.

"After training, they can all go home," Lu Feng said honestly. "I’ll be with you these few days, wherever you want to go or buy, I’ll go with you. After three days, I have to cancel my leave."

"Okay." Fu Xiaoxiao nodded slightly.

"Tomorrow we’ll go to the market, visit Grandpa Bai and Lu Lin’s birth mother, and if there’s time, buy some more things at the supply and marketing cooperative." Fu Xiaoxiao listed the plans.

"As you say." Lu Feng had no objections; he wouldn’t refuse anything Fu Xiaoxiao wanted to do.

Lu Lin and Lu Chen heard about the market visit tomorrow and seeing Grandpa Bai, so Lu Lin skillfully took out all his dried herbs, his eyes gleaming.

On Saturday morning, Fu Xiaoxiao didn’t even need to call out, and the house was already bustling.

Lu Lin and Lu Chen were up early, ready to go. When Fu Xiaoxiao emerged, clutching her hair, she was startled to see that the three father and sons had already tidied up.

"Morning." Lu Feng chuckled as he approached, amused by the cuteness of Fu Xiaoxiao just waking up.

"Take your time, we’re waiting for you." Lu Feng smiled to keep Fu Xiaoxiao from getting nervous.

"Wait for me, I’ll be quick." Fu Xiaoxiao quickly went to freshen up and rushed back to her room to change into a knee-length dress. She tilted her head, tying a fishtail braid, and slowly walked out of her room.

Lu Feng looked at Fu Xiaoxiao, momentarily dazed by the sight, unable to take his eyes off her. His thoughts were entirely occupied by the beautiful figure before him.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting delicate light and shadows. Fu Xiaoxiao’s fingers were slender and long, resembling nimble sprites, weaving gracefully through her hair.

At that moment, she lowered her head slightly, a few strands of hair falling against her fair jade-like cheeks, adding a touch of languid charm.

Her delicate eyebrows and eyes were like a celestial beauty from a fine-brush painting, eyes clear and bright like a still lake, exuding gentle vitality. Her skin was smooth like white jade, with a faint luster under the sun’s caress, flawless.

After tying her braid, she lightly tossed it over her chest.

Sunlight outlined her perfect side profile, the smooth lines, high nose bridge, and slightly upturned chin, resembling a stunning painting, breathtakingly beautiful, making everything around her pale in comparison.

He stood there, stunned, eyes fixed on her, full of amazement and affection.

Lu Feng could only stand silently, quietly admiring her, a strong desire rising in his heart to get closer to her.

"You... look really beautiful."

Lu Feng’s undisguised gaze and sincere compliment made Fu Xiaoxiao’s cheeks blush.

"Really?" No girl can resist genuine compliments, and Fu Xiaoxiao was no exception.

"Do you think Mom looks beautiful?" Lu Feng asked Lu Lin and Lu Chen, who were also dazed.

"Beautiful."

"Mom is the most beautiful," Lu Lin and Lu Chen immediately nodded without hesitation.

Lu Chen nodded even faster, like a pecking chick.

"Really, this dress suits you so well." Lu Feng said seriously. This dress was one he bought, though Fu Xiaoxiao had never worn it before.

For a moment, Lu Feng felt grateful for his good taste in choosing this dress for her; it suited Fu Xiaoxiao perfectly.

"Thank you." Fu Xiaoxiao felt a bit embarrassed by their compliments.

"Oh my, where did this fairy come from? She’s truly beautiful." Chen Xiu quickly came over when she heard the commotion next door, and when she saw Fu Xiaoxiao, her eyes were glued.

"Sister-in-law Chen, don’t laugh at me," Fu Xiaoxiao chuckled.

"I’m not lying, you do look beautiful. Wearing this dress, you’re not any less than those other ladies!" Chen Xiu was not exaggerating; Fu Xiaoxiao looked like a true lady from the city in this dress and style.