In the end, He Ju went downstairs alone, while Si Hua entered the bathroom.

By the time He Ju returned with barbecue and beer, Si Hua had already finished her bath.

He Ju didn’t just buy those; he also bought a small strawberry cake.

Si Hua rarely mentioned it, but after spending so much time together, He Ju gradually came to understand her preferences.

He wasn’t fond of sweets, but Si Hua quite liked them.

Seeing the strawberry cake, Si Hua’s eyes lit up, but she quickly pouted, “You always spoil me like this, I’ll get fat.”

He Ju took off his down jacket, and Si Hua casually hung it on the coat rack.

He Ju walked over and embraced Si Hua from behind, “If you want to eat, eat. As long as it’s based on good health, I can be infinitely tolerant towards you.”

Si Hua’s heart felt warm and fuzzy. The only big gamble in her life was on He Ju.

Her mother once told her that when getting married, you should marry not just someone who treats you well, but someone who is inherently good.

Si Hua used to doubt this, but every moment with He Ju proved it true.

She was grateful that He Ju was the one who treated her well, and even more so that he was inherently good.

Si Hua turned around, stood on her tiptoes, and wrapped her arms around He Ju’s neck. Their eyes met, each seeing deep love in the other’s gaze.

Si Hua whispered, “If I get fat later, you can’t despise me.”

He Ju was amused by Si Hua, his lips curving into a smile as he seriously replied, “Okay.”

Looking at Si Hua’s fair and clean face, He Ju’s heart stirred, and he reached out to cradle the back of her head, then bent down to embrace her tightly and kissed her without question.

Outside was a world of ice and snow, but their kiss was passionate and sincere.

Si Hua was almost out of breath when He Ju finally let her go.

He Ju’s heart grew restless, some things, once started, are hard to stop, and the feeling of holding a gentle beauty in his arms was truly irresistible.

He Ju’s hands gripped Si Hua’s slender waist, about to continue, when Si Hua placed her delicate fingers over his mouth, “No, the barbecue and beer you bought!”

He Ju looked at Si Hua’s glowing lips and her slightly dazed eyes, somewhat impatient, “Darling, be good, we’ll eat later.”

Si Hua quickly ducked under his arm, “No, it’ll get cold later.”

He Ju couldn’t help but laugh, but he thought it made sense; with the cold weather, food should be eaten while it’s hot.

So He Ju compromised for the moment, “Alright, let’s have the late-night snack first.”

They sat down face to face at the dining table, which was filled with He Ju’s spoils of war, including lamb skewers and the strawberry cake, all smelling delicious.

Si Hua’s mouth watered, “The lamb skewers here are so amazing!”

He Ju laughed, “Indeed, they’re much more impressive than on the mainland.”

As Si Hua enjoyed the skewers, she laughed, “I’ve imagined a scene like this countless times.”

He Ju paused, then returned to normal, “Then from now on, I’ll accompany you to do everything you’ve imagined.”

At that moment, Si Hua’s eyes narrowed contentedly, like a well-fed little cat, looking very lazy yet enchanting.

Around He Ju, she was always relaxed, free, and did as she pleased.

Hearing He Ju say such words didn’t surprise Si Hua. She was someone who thoroughly enjoyed life, and He Ju was someone who cherished it deeply.

That’s why they came together.

Si Hua looked at He Ju and suddenly said something she rarely said before, “Husband, I actually know you’ve had a hard time in the past…”

He Ju looked up at Si Hua, his eyes complex.

Si Hua handed a beer to He Ju, who took it, and she said, “From confirming our relationship to getting married, I know it hasn’t been easy for you. You’ve had a lot of pressure, but you never told me, instead, you struggled on your own, dealt with everything, and gradually became someone I could fully trust and rely on.”

Si Hua took a sip of beer, smiling foolishly at He Ju, “Thank you, Husband, for taking on so much for me.”

He Ju smiled and ruffled Si Hua’s hair, “Silly, you already call me Husband. Of course, I have to be someone you can rely on.”

Si Hua, though smiling, looked at He Ju with eyes full of concern, “My life is good enough, you don’t have to try so hard.”

He Ju was silent for two seconds, “Don’t put so much pressure on yourself. Actually, it’s you who made me who I am.”

Without Si Hua, he couldn’t have reached where he was today.

Si Hua said her efforts over the past decade were to be worthy of him, and his efforts now were the same.

During He Ju’s toughest times, it was Si Hua who stayed by his side.

He would always be grateful for Si Hua’s devotion in this life.

They complemented each other, and he also cherished Si Hua’s years of dedication, knowing the feeling all too well and thus treasuring it even more.

Si Hua understood what He Ju meant. She sighed deeply, wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes, and then said, “Let’s both take it easy from now on and enjoy our own lives.”

He Ju smiled openly, “Okay.”

Then, Si Hua said, “A long time ago, I thought, if we could be together, I’d take you to see the sea, the auroras, the sunrise and sunset, and travel to every corner of the world. I think that would be very meaningful. He Ju, seeing the world with the one you love is a beautiful thing…”

He Ju listened, his eyes softening, “Okay, I’ll take you out often in the future, wherever you want to go.”

Si Hua playfully chided, “You’ll spoil me like that.”

He Ju replied, “Then let’s spoil you. Sister was never a good person to begin with.”

Si Hua laughed out loud, her cheeks flushed with a hint of deeper meaning.

After finishing their late-night snack without a word, Si Hua went to brush her teeth, and He Ju to take a bath.

In that interval, Si Hua slipped into a very charming dress that her best friend had bought for her. When He Ju came out, he saw his wife wearing a bunny ear headband and a maid outfit, showing off her long, straight legs.

Perhaps out of shyness, Si Hua’s whole body was blushing, making He Ju’s mouth go dry.

Thanks to Si Hua’s endless creativity, their intimacy was very much in sync.

He Ju undid his towel and walked over, “Very pretty, Husband likes it a lot.”

Si Hua’s face was already flushed through, saving money on blush, looking like a red apple, but her actions were bold.

Si Hua took the initiative to embrace He Ju, leaned in, and whispered in his ear, “Do you really like it?”

He Ju pulled her in, lowered his head to kiss her, “Indeed, I like it very much. Wear it more often, I love to watch.”