"Alright, I admit that I lost." Gu Hecheng lowered his head helplessly. He had to admit that he had completely lost this sweet potato competition.
Not only that, but Gu Hecheng also felt embarrassed when he recalled how he had confidently said that he would protect Shen Qianqian by his side.
Shen Qianqian couldn't help but laugh when she saw him sulking. "Alright, it's just a competition. It's normal that you lost to Xiao Kong. Let's go back and roast some sweet potatoes."
Xiao Kong immediately held Gu Hecheng's and Xiao Kong's hands happily. "Yes, yes. Let's go."
But as soon as he finished speaking, he remembered a very important problem. He turned his head and looked at the two big bags on the ground. He could only lift his little face and say to Gu Hecheng, "Dad …"
Gu Hecheng followed his gaze and immediately understood what he meant. The heroic spirit in his heart started to work again.
"Don't worry. I'll take it. You guys go first." Gu Hecheng patted his chest and turned around to take the two bags.
Xiao Kong didn't forget that they were in the same trench. He immediately nodded and said, "Yes. Good luck, Dad."
After Xiao Kong said this, he and Shen Qianqian walked away in a carefree manner. Gu Hecheng carried the two bags with all his might. After a few steps, he felt sore in his shoulders and was so tired that he was panting.
Gu Hecheng only realized that he had lost to a few sweet potatoes today. This was a huge blow. He had to work out more when he got back.
Although Gu Hecheng had a hard time carrying the bags, he quickly went to find someone in the farm. He asked for a small car and dragged the two big bags back.
By the time Gu Hecheng got back, Shen Qianqian and Mother Liu had already prepared the tools and other ingredients. They were waiting for him to roast the sweet potatoes.
Gu Hecheng saw Wanwan sitting obediently in the pram and looking at him with her big curious eyes. He thought that she was very cute. He waved his hand and started to roast the sweet potatoes.
"I'm afraid that Wanwan will choke. I'll bring her in first," Mother Liu said when she saw that Gu Hecheng was about to start a fire. She took Wanwan out first.
Shen Qianqian was afraid that the smoke wouldn't be good for Xiao Kong. She turned to Xiao Kong and said, "Why don't you stay in the house for a while?"
Xiao Kong refused and shook his head. He then waited quietly at the side. "No, I still need to warm myself up by the fire."
Shen Qianqian saw that the charcoal fire didn't have much smoke and Xiao Kong liked it. She didn't force him and let him stay.
The roasted sweet potatoes and barbecued meat were ready quickly. Shen Qianqian and her family sat around the table, chatting and eating happily.
Sometimes, Wanwan would sit in the middle of them. Perhaps it was because she was excited or wanted to express something. Occasionally, she would say a few words with them, making the atmosphere livelier and happier.
Gu Hecheng looked very busy at the side. He had to do all the chores, including peeling the hot sweet potatoes and checking on the barbecued meat from time to time.
After Shen Qianqian finished eating, she suddenly wanted to eat red bean buns. Gu Hecheng had no choice but to ask the farm owner if there were any.
However, when Gu Hecheng went there, there was not a single snowflake in the sky. When he came back, the heavy sapphire blue sky was even lower. Snowflakes started to fall from the sky after he took a few steps.
The snowflakes were not very dense at first, but soon, the goose feather-like snowflakes floated down like white sugar.
When Gu Hecheng went back with half a bag of red bean buns, he saw Shen Qianqian and Xiao Kong wearing thick coats, scarves, and hats. They were waiting for him outside.
"Dad!" Xiao Kong shouted. His face was full of smiles when he saw Xiao Kong. Then, Gu Hecheng saw Xiao Kong and Shen Qianqian waving at him together.
Gu Hecheng's heart was filled with warmth and happiness. He lowered his head, avoiding the wind and snow, and walked quickly to the front of the house.
Gu Hecheng walked to Shen Qianqian's side and tightened his clothes for her. His heart ached as he said, "You could have just waited for me inside. Why did you come out to wait for me? It's so cold."
After Gu Hecheng felt sorry for Shen Qianqian, he did not forget about his son, Xiao Kong. He touched his little face and said, "Why did you come out to wait for Dad? Didn't Dad say that you could just wait inside?"
Xiao Kong smiled Tiantian but did not say anything. Shen Qianqian could not help but laugh. She said, "Actually, you misunderstood. We didn't come out to wait for you."
Shen Qianqian's words made Gu Hecheng's happy expression freeze on his face.
"Xiao Kong wanted to come out to see the snow, so I came out with him." Shen Qianqian looked up at the snow in the sky and said in a good mood, "But we didn't expect to see you coming from there, so we really just wanted to say hello to you."
Gu Hecheng, who was unceremoniously exposed, could only smile helplessly in the face of this little embarrassment. After all, they were his wife and son.
But even though he was teased by them, Gu Hecheng was still very happy in his heart.
The warm happiness flowing in his heart made him feel that this was a gem that he needed to treasure in his life.
Gu Hecheng finally understood why people liked to take photos so much. It was probably because they wanted to keep this happy moment.
Thinking of this, Gu Hecheng immediately took out his phone and asked Shen Qianqian and Xiao Kong to come closer to take a photo.
"Let's go. It's a little cold outside. Let's eat first and then we can watch from the window in the house," Gu Hecheng said to Xiao Kong. "If you're afraid that you can't see clearly, we can open the window. That way, no matter how cold it is, it's much better than being outside."
Shen Qianqian and Xiao Kong felt that it made sense and immediately followed him back.
But just as she and Xiao Kong sat down, Gu Hecheng, who had turned into a photography maniac, asked them to come over and take a photo together.
Mother Liu hugged Wanwan and squeezed together with Xiao Kong and Shen Qianqian. Gu Hecheng stood behind them and took a photo.
Happy times always passed quickly. The days on the farm passed in the blink of an eye.
After Shen Qianqian and the rest returned from the farm, it was about half a month before the Lunar New Year.
Mother Liu was in charge of the Lunar New Year as usual. There was nothing special. Shen Qianqian and Gu Hecheng brought Xiao Kong and Wanwan to their grandparents' house to celebrate.
During the Lunar New Year, Shen Qianqian and Gu Hecheng stayed at Gu Hecheng's parents' house for more than a week.
After the Lunar New Year, Shen Qianqian returned home. She sat on the bed and sorted out the family photos that she had just washed. She stuffed them into the photo album and thought about Xiao Kong's birthday.
Gu Hecheng came out of the bathroom after taking a shower. He saw Shen Qianqian looking at the photo album thoughtfully. He walked up to her curiously and asked, "What's wrong? What are you thinking about?"
Gu Hecheng went over and kissed Shen Qianqian's forehead. Then he sat on the bed while drying his hair.
Shen Qianqian recovered from her daze. She looked at him and pushed him away with disdain. "Your hair is still dripping. Go and dry your hair."
Gu Hecheng smiled helplessly and stood up. He walked to the mirror and dried his hair with the hairdryer. Soon, he returned to the bed.
"Are you okay now?" Gu Hecheng sat cross-legged beside Shen Qianqian with a doting expression. He admired the festive photos taken during the Lunar New Year and said, "Why are you frowning? Were you too tired a few days ago?"
Gu Hecheng was about to rub her forehead when Shen Qianqian smiled faintly. She tilted her head slightly and avoided his touch.
"I'm not tired," Shen Qianqian frowned and said, "Actually, I'm thinking about Xiao Kong's birthday."
Gu Hecheng slowly withdrew his hand. He looked at her in confusion and said, "What's there to worry about? Isn't it good to give him half a grand birthday?"
Shen Qianqian glared at him unhappily and sighed. "So, you really don't know what I'm worried about."
Gu Hecheng saw that Shen Qianqian was indeed very serious. He immediately stopped smiling and asked seriously, "What's wrong?"
"Actually …" Shen Qianqian sighed and said, "Ever since I brought Xiao Kong back from the temple, Xiao Kong hasn't been back for a long time."
"I think the best present for Xiao Kong's birthday is to bring him back to see his master and senior." Shen Qianqian lowered her head and said, "But because Xiao Kong's master is really isolated from the world, he doesn't use a cell phone. I can't contact him either."
"When I came back the day before yesterday, I thought that I should go and see him these two days. I'm afraid that Xiao Kong's master or senior won't be there. I feel that if I really bring Xiao Kong back, it will be a pity if either of them is missing."
Shen Qianqian said hesitantly, "And … you …"
Gu Hecheng froze for a moment. He didn't know why, but he felt a little nervous about what Shen Qianqian was going to say next.
"I'm not sure if it's a good idea to bring you back, but it's Xiao Kong's birthday. It doesn't seem good if you're not there." Shen Qianqian had a headache. But she thought that Xiao Kong's master probably wouldn't feel anything against Gu Hecheng. She was just afraid that Xiao Kong's senior was young and might be unhappy with Gu Hecheng because Xiao Kong was abandoned in the temple back then.
Shen Qianqian didn't say much, but Gu Hecheng immediately understood what she meant.
Gu Hecheng furrowed his brows slightly, but he quickly replied firmly, "You don't have to consider me. I'll be with you. Furthermore, I'll seriously reflect on what happened back then. No matter what Master Lil 'Kong or Senior Brother Lil' Kong says or treats me, I don't care."
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