novelraw Chapter 436 - 450: Tired or not?
Chapter 436 - 450: Tired or not?
Han Xi bent down and hugged Song Mengmeng in her arms, giving her little face a kiss: "You little smarty, let’s go inside quickly, it’s cold outside."Several people entered the villa together, changing their shoes at the entrance. Lu Jinghan took two bags of things to the kitchen.
Han Xi helped Song Mengmeng take off her down jacket and let her play in the living room with Zhuang Lian.
Han Xi walked to the kitchen, rolled up her sweater sleeves to her elbows, and took an apron to tie on: "Sister Zhang, I’ll help you cut the vegetables."
"Great, I was afraid I couldn’t handle it all by myself."
It was almost dinner time, and with so many dishes, Sister Zhang really couldn’t manage it alone.
By the floor-to-ceiling window in the living room, Lu Jinghan was on the phone with Feng Yi. His fingers, holding a cigarette, pressed against the glass window. Whatever was said on the other end of the line caused Lu Jinghan’s expression to turn somewhat heavy.
After hanging up the phone, Lu Jinghan stubbed out the cigarette butt in his hand and went to the living room to chat with Song Yan and the others.
More than half an hour later, Han Xi and Sister Zhang had the meal all ready.
"Everyone, come and eat," Han Xi called from the kitchen, placing the last soup on the dining table and calling out to those in the living room.
Zhuang Lian took Song Mengmeng’s little hand to wash up in the bathroom before carrying her to the chair.
Lu Jinghan walked to Han Xi’s side, lifted his hand to untie the apron around her, and softly asked: "Are you tired?"
"Not bad, I made your favorite steamed clams with egg, try it and see if it tastes good."
Han Xi pulled out a chair at the dining table, sat down, and picked up chopsticks to serve some of Mengmeng’s favorite foods onto her plate.
"Lianlian, try Sister Zhang’s cooking skills."
Han Xi picked a big crab for Zhuang Lian, since it was her first time visiting, Han Xi was worried she’d feel reserved.
"Thank you, Sister Xiao Xi," Zhuang Lian nodded with a shy smile.
After dinner, everyone was chatting in the living room for a while when Song Yan was about to leave, intending to take Song Mengmeng with him. But the little one clung to Han Xi’s leg, refusing to let go, insisting on staying.
Han Xi raised her hand to nuzzle the little one’s head: "Alright, Mengmeng will stay over with sister tonight."
When leaving, Song Yan reminded Mengmeng she must behave, or else he would come to fetch her if she didn’t.
After seeing off Song Yan and Zhuang Lian, Han Xi took Mengmeng upstairs to bathe her.
After the bath, Han Xi changed the little one into her pajamas, spooning her on the bed for a bedtime story. As she narrates, Han Xi herself slowly drifted off.
Lu Jinghan, after finishing some emails in the study, returned to the bedroom. When he didn’t see Han Xi, he went to Mengmeng’s room and found Han Xi cuddling Mengmeng, both fast asleep.
Lu Jinghan tucked the little one in, leaned over and took Han Xi into his arms, carrying her to the master bedroom.
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The following morning as Han Xi opened her eyes, she saw Song Mengmeng lying at the bedside, her big eyes staring at her.
Han Xi lazily cupped the little one’s chubby face and gave it a kiss: "Mengmeng, you’re up so early."
"Sister, hurry and wash up, let’s go have breakfast together."
"Mhm, okay."
Han Xi glanced over at Lu Jinghan, who was standing on the balcony making a phone call, and got out of bed, lifting the covers.
After freshening up in the bathroom, Han Xi stood in front of the closet picking clothes. Song Mengmeng, in her slippers, ran over, contemplating the wardrobe: "Sister, this white outfit looks nice."
"Okay, sister listens to Mengmeng."
Han Xi smiled and took out the set of clothes the little one pointed out. After changing, Lu Jinghan had just finished his call and walked in from the balcony.