"Mr. Lu, would you like so mare’s milk wine?" a girl in a short top and long skirt said, dressed in a traditional local garnt with a diagonal collar, no buttons, and tied with a strap, hidden only up to her chest.
She had a sash tied around her waist and braided hair, a clear sign of an unmarried woman.
The girl’s smile was radiant, exuding a brisk aura.
Lu Xiao glanced at her and did not refuse her kindness, pushing his cup forward slightly, his hand resting on one side, and said softly, "Thank you."
Wen Xian drank the sheep’s milk, her gaze lingering on the girl a mont longer.
She was sowhat surprised because how could the girl know Lu Xiao’s surna was Lu?
Weren’t they supposed to be eting for the first ti?
However, Wen Xian did not think too much of it, since after all, Lu Xiao needed to interact with the locals when booking a room here.
"Would the beautiful miss like so as well?" she then turned to Wen Xian, her eyes full of warm invitation.
But before Wen Xian could respond, Lu Xiao spoke up first. He said slowly, "My wife is pregnant and cannot drink alcohol. Thank you for your hospitality; I’ll drink this cup on her behalf."
After he spoke, the girl appeared quite surprised and then repeatedly said, "Congratulations to you both, I hope you enjoy your ti here."
Wen Xian smiled back at her, and the next ti the girl ca, she was accompanied by her parents, who presented Wen Xian and Lu Xiao with Khata.
The Khata was made of silk, printed with symbols of the eight auspicious signs, lotuses, ru yi, and auspicious clouds, among other patterns.
The implication couldn’t be more clear; it was an expression of respect and congratulations for honored guests.
"You two rest well here today. If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact ," the girl said with a smile and then left the space for the two of them.
Wen Xian was pregnant, had a big appetite, and had gradually passed the difficult period, eating a lot and sleeping well. Along with Lu Xiao, she went for relaxation, admiring the scenic beauty every day, which brought pleasure to both her body and mind. Therefore, the ti of her pregnancy did not seem like an ordeal at all.
Instead, she felt leisurely and comfortable.
After the al, the two of them went for a walk. The grassland in June was a lush green, resembling a carpet unfolding patch by patch to the distant horizon.
Here and there cattle and sheep stopped to graze, with herdsn following alongside, and the distant lake shimred with colorful light under the twilight, making everything seem like being in a painting, incredibly beautiful to Wen Xian.
As they approached the lake, Wen Xian walked ahead, but it wasn’t long before her outstretched hand in the air was clasped by a larger one.
Lu Xiao held her hand, leading her toward the nearby lake.
Wen Xian ekly let him guide her. This man who loved not to speak much always liked to express his dependency on her through his actions.
Yes...
The Captain had beco deeply dependent on her without her knowing when.
It seed only when he held her hand did he feel at peace, grounded, feeling complete.
On their way to the lake, they encountered a fiery red cloud.
In the distant sky, the red clouds spread out en masse, making even the lake appear as if it were dyed, with glinting waves mixed with shades of red.
Wen Xian was stunned.
"So beautiful."
Under the twilight, the reflection of the fiery light in the depths of her pupils seed to light a fire in her heart.
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