Fu Jing Shu casually put his arm around her waist. "You are my wife, of course I know everything about you. This sea of roses will be yours from now on. Let me tell you beforehand, even when taking care of them, be careful not to get any pollen on yourself."
"I won't," Shen Qing Qing took a pill from her sleeve. "The old man developed a medicine for me. While it can't completely eliminate my allergic reactions, it can provide temporary immunity to pollen."
At least watering them would be fine.
"Does this medicine have any effect on your body..."
Shen Qing Qing quickly interrupted, "It's fine, it's fine. The old man said this medicine is not only harmless but also beneficial, and can supplement the nutrients I lack."
"You lack nutrients?"
Fu Jing Shu's expression changed the moment he heard this.
Shen Qing Qing quickly said, "Oh, that's all in the past. Let's not talk about it now."
"Tell me, what happened?" Fu Jing Shu was unwilling to let it go so easily. He pondered for a moment, realizing that a nutritional deficiency would likely stem from either her time at the Shen family or abroad.
"Was it the Shen family?"
Shen Qing Qing was silent for a moment, then said, "Oh, please don't ask. It's all in the past. Why do you insist on making me recall it?"
Upon hearing this, Fu Jing Shu naturally couldn't press further. He couldn't force his wife to relive those unpleasant times.
"Alright, I won't ask."
Only then did Shen Qing Qing's smile become truly happy.
Emerging from her memories, Shen Qing Qing looked at Fu Jing Shu and the expanse of flowers beside them. Happiness bubbled up in her heart like a delicate froth.
Her smile grew sweeter. "After our son's birthday party, I will definitely host a grand birthday banquet for you too, and give you a gift you will never forget."
"Really?"
"Really!"
Shen Qing Qing guaranteed that Fu Jing Shu would absolutely love this gift.
Fu Jing Shu gazed at her for a long moment, then suddenly pulled her closer by the waist, drawing her into his embrace. He lowered his head and gently kissed her forehead. "I'm looking forward to the gift. But are you not feeling even a little guilty for scheduling my birthday after our son's?"
A flicker of guilt crossed Shen Qing Qing's face. "I'll make it up to you later..."
"That's for later," Fu Jing Shu wasn't one for delays. "Now, I want you to compensate me."
"How?"
Fu Jing Shu's lips curved upward slightly. He lowered his head and whispered something in her ear.
The ambiguous words, accompanied by his gentle breath, brushed against her delicate and sensitive earlobe. Her fair skin rapidly flushed a deep crimson.
Shen Qing Qing pushed him away, her cheeks burning, a coy smile playing on her lips. "You're talking nonsense again. I already said I'd make up for your birthday and prepare a surprise... why are you asking for this now?"
For some reason, his words kept replaying in her mind, vivid images appearing in her thoughts.
Shen Qing Qing swallowed hard. "Rejected, all of it rejected!"
Fu Jing Shu pursed his lips. "No rejections."
"It's rejected!"
Shen Qing Qing said this, turned, and ran. Midway, she turned back, stuck her tongue out at him, and then dashed inside.
Fu Jing Shu froze.
Watching his wife's playful demeanor, a hint of helplessness appeared in his eyes.
Although he hadn't gotten what he wanted, seeing his wife display such a mischievous and endearing side was well worth it.
...
Shen Jin Xi and Chen Chen came downstairs for dinner and saw their mother busy in the kitchen, seemingly very happy, humming a cheerful tune.
Their father, on the other hand, sat at the dining table with a somber expression, looking quite unhappy.
The two children exchanged glances.
Shen Jin Xi whispered, "I bet you anything, Mom will win this round against Dad again!"
"No need to bet, I think so too."
The two children whispered to each other, their chatter continuing even after they sat down at the dining table.
Fu Jing Shu tapped the table with his long index finger, producing a crisp sound.
The two children immediately sat up straight.
Shen Qing Qing came out with the dishes, casting a glance at Fu Jing Shu, who was sitting properly.
Fu Jing Shu pursed his lips, then stood up and walked towards the kitchen. He returned carrying a plate of food in one hand.
He was still helping her carry plates despite being angry.
The smile in Shen Qing Qing's eyes widened. This man was simply too adorable.
After dinner, Shen Qing Qing decided to take the children to see the venue for the birthday party. Fu Jing Shu had initially planned to escort them to the hotel, but he suddenly received a call from his assistant.
Fu Jing Shu hung up the phone and looked at the mother and children apologetically.
"We know you're busy, hurry and go," Shen Qing Qing knew without asking that something must have happened at the company that his assistant couldn't handle, otherwise Lin Mo wouldn't have called him.
"I'll have the driver take you. Be careful on the way, and call me when you arrive."
Fu Jing Shu could only see them off. He repeatedly cautioned them, unable to relax.
Shen Qing Qing sighed. "Don't worry, we have the driver with us, and I'll be protecting the children. Nothing will happen. Besides, we're just going to the hotel, and the hotel has surveillance. We'll just look at the venue and come back. If we come back early, I'll take the kids to find you at the company."
"It's a deal, don't go back on your word."
Fu Jing Shu rested one hand on the car window, leaning in slightly. His gaze fixed on Shen Qing Qing. "If you don't keep your word, just wait and see how I deal with you when I get back."
It wasn't the first time his wife had broken her promise. Many times she had said she would come to find him, only for him to wait all day without anyone showing up!
Shen Qing Qing smiled playfully. "Got it."
Even if she broke her promise, so what? The man couldn't do anything to her anyway, and even if he got angry, he was easy to appease. All she had to do was make him a cake or brew him a cup of tea.
Thinking this, she felt as though she had him completely wrapped around her little finger.
As Fu Jing Shu prepared to leave, Shen Qing Qing cupped his face and kissed him on the lips. "Hurry and go. Call me if anything happens at the company, don't make me worry."
"Okay."
Fu Jing Shu's voice was a little hoarse. He glanced at the driver in front and the two children behind, who were feigning covering their faces but openly peeking through their fingers.
Fine, he'd let it go for today.
He stroked Shen Qing Qing's hair, straightened up, and watched the car slowly drive away.
Shen Jin Xi pressed his face against the car window, watching his father's figure shrink and then disappear. "Mom, why was Dad's face so grim this morning? Did something happen?"
"No."
"Mom, don't try to fool me." Shen Jin Xi's bright eyes seemed to see through all lies. "I clearly saw this morning that Dad wasn't in a good mood. But Dad is so good to Mom. Even when he's unhappy, he still helps Mom carry plates!"
Chen Chen let out a chuckle.
Shen Qing Qing smiled wryly. But the thought that even when he was angry, he wouldn't neglect her actions, made her smile sweetly. "You can say these things to me, but your father still has his pride. Don't say them in front of him."