An hour later, Lin Chen had finished preparing the meal.
"Lin Chen, did something good happen today? There's even more dishes than last time," Shen Qing said in surprise.
Lin Chen smiled. "I bought this apartment. It's a rare occasion, so we're having a small celebration today."
"Ah?"
"Lin Chen, you should have said something earlier."
"Look at me, I didn't bring any gifts because I came empty-handed."
Shen Qing said shyly.
Lin Chen shook his head. "Gifts aren't necessary. Let's just have a simple meal. Everyone, please, sit down. I think my cooking skills have improved again."
Shen Qing said in surprise, "Your cooking skills can still improve?"
Soon, Xu Mengyao and Shen Qing began to eat.
"This—"
"Mengyao, it really seems to have improved."
Shen Qing tasted two dishes and said in disbelief.
Xu Mengyao said, "It's not 'seems,' it's true. Lin Chen, your cooking skills already surpass a five-star head chef. The ingredients you use are relatively ordinary, but the taste is not inferior at all."
"It's so delicious."
"Every dish is delicious."
Shen Qing couldn't stop praising the food.
Lin Xiaoxi, looking adorable, said, "Mommy, Daddy's meat is yummy, and the veggies are yummy too."
"I don't have picky eating habits anymore. I'm a good baby."
Shen Qing said, "Xixi, with your dad's cooking skills, if you were still picky, you'd be in trouble."
"Mengyao, I suspect Xixi isn't not picky, she'd probably be even pickier if she were eating somewhere else."
Xu Mengyao's eyes showed a hint of worry.
Lin Chen chuckled, "Xiaoxi is still young; we need to ensure she gets proper nutrition. When she's older, she won't let herself go hungry, will she?"
"Mhm."
Xu Mengyao nodded.
After finishing the meal, Shen Qing rubbed her belly, "Lin Chen, the food you make is too delicious. It's a strength, but also a weakness. If we ate this every day, we'd definitely get fat."
Lin Chen laughed, "You only eat a lot when it's occasional. If you ate it every day, why would you need to eat so much?"
Shen Qing was stunned for a moment.
"That's true, I suppose."
"You three go out; I'll wash the dishes. If I don't do something, I'll feel too embarrassed to mooch off the food later."
Shen Qing said.
Lin Chen said, "You washing the dishes? That doesn't seem right."
Shen Qing shook her head, "It's nothing. I'm also doing it so I can come over and freeload a few meals. Mengyao is busy, and it's rare for you all to have time to get together."
"Just leave it to Shen Qing."
"She should do some work to digest after eating so much."
Xu Mengyao said.
"You two go out quickly, don't affect me."
Shen Qing waved her hand and said.
Lin Chen and the others went downstairs.
Lin Xiaoxi held Xu Mengyao's left hand and Lin Chen's right hand.
Xu Mengyao felt a strange sensation in her heart.
The feeling of a family of three walking together was quite heartwarming.
"Lin Chen, there's something I want to discuss with you. After the basketball game, could you take Xiaoxi abroad for a trip?"
Xu Mengyao asked.
Lin Chen said, "Xiaoxi's maternal grandparents miss her?"
Xu Mengyao nodded. "They miss Xiaoxi very much. But I've been busy with many things in the country recently and don't have time to go abroad."
Lin Chen squatted down, "Xiaoxi, go play on the slide over there, Dad and Mom need to talk about something."
"Okay, okay."
Lin Xiaoxi skipped off towards the slides.
"Mengyao, I don't really have a problem. But is it really the right time for me to meet your parents?" Lin Chen asked.
Xu Mengyao said, annoyed, "You're not going to meet my parents, you're taking Xiaoxi to see her grandparents."
"You don't even need to show up there."
"My dad will send a car to pick you and Xiaoxi up. You can stay at a nearby hotel, and someone will take Xiaoxi to the hospital."
Lin Chen said, "It doesn't seem right for me not to show up, does it?"
Xu Mengyao said, "If you don't feel comfortable, just buy some fruit or something and go see her."
"Xiaoxi is probably only at the hospital in the morning. She takes a nap at noon, and in the afternoon you can take her for a walk around there."
"Is that okay?"
Lin Chen nodded slightly. "I'm fine with it. But I don't have a passport. I'll need to apply for a visa to go to America, right?"
Xu Mengyao said, "That's easy. You apply, and I'll have someone expedite it for you. It'll come out quickly."
"Okay."
Lin Chen nodded.
He wasn't interested in going to America for anything else, but he wanted to go to a shooting range and have some fun. His marksmanship was already quite good.
He had taken Lin Xiaoxi to the amusement park five times, and each time, he would play the shooting game with her.
Each time, they played for about twenty minutes.
In total, they played for almost two hours.
To reach master level in shooting with ten hours of practice was impressive. Two hours was pretty good; many soldiers weren't as skilled as he was.
"Lin Chen, thank you."
Xu Mengyao said.
Lin Chen looked at Xu Mengyao and said seriously, "Mengyao, actually, I should be the one thanking you. Thank you for giving birth to Xiaoxi, for giving me such a lovely daughter."
"Thank you for raising her all on your own, and for bringing her up so well."
Xu Mengyao's heart trembled slightly.
"Xiaoxi is over there alone, let's go."
Xu Mengyao strode forward.
An hour passed before they knew it. Lin Chen and the others went home, and Lin Xiaoxi happily said, "Daddy, Mommy, I'm so happy today!"
"As long as you're happy, Xiaoxi."
Xu Mengyao smiled gently.
"Shen Qing!"
Xu Mengyao called out in her room.
No one answered, and the room was dark.
"Beep beep!"
Xu Mengyao dialed Shen Qing's phone.
The call connected, and Shen Qing's voice came through, "Mengyao, I had to leave in a hurry. I took your car, okay?"
"Isn't Lin Chen going to your company tomorrow? You two can go together. I'll have your car delivered to the villa."
Xu Mengyao: "..."
"Traitor!"
Shen Qing: "Mengyao, I really have something to do. I suddenly remembered that I don't think I turned off the gas stove at home."
"I'm driving, I'll hang up," Shen Qing said quickly and hung up the phone.
Lin Chen said, "Mengyao, you and Xiaoxi sleep together tonight. I'll sleep in the guest room."
Lin Xiaoxi was puzzled. "Daddy, why? That bed is so big, big, it can fit all three of us."
Lin Chen squatted down.
He kissed Lin Xiaoxi and said, "Xiaoxi, you're still young, there are some things you don't understand yet. Do you want Mommy to stay? If you do, then sleep like this."
Lin Xiaoxi nodded.
"I want to sleep with Mommy."
Lin Chen looked at Xu Mengyao. "Mengyao, how about it? If you want to go back, I can drive you."
Xu Mengyao shook her head. "Forget it, it's too much trouble."
She couldn't accept living with Lin Chen right now, but staying here for just one night was barely acceptable.
Lin Chen said, "There are new women's pajamas in the closet. Last time I bought pajamas for myself and Xiaoxi. She said she wanted to buy some for her mother too, so I bought two sets."
Lin Xiaoxi said in a childish voice, "Mommy, you have to thank me, and then I'll say you're welcome."
Xu Mengyao: "..."
Lin Chen laughed. "Xiaoxi, Mommy is so touched. She's so moved, she can't even speak."
"Mengyao, you go take a shower. I'll wash Xiaoxi."
Xu Mengyao nodded.
There were two bathrooms in the house, so they could shower at the same time.
"Splash!"
As the water cascaded over her, Xu Mengyao seemed somewhat dazed.
Why did she have to sleep here?
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