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At first it was gentle, like spring water slowly pushing a small boat, but gradually it began to surge, with huge waves bursting out one after another... Gu Fengyan was ripe, like a peach, and with one bite, juice would overflow.
It's so sweet it's addictive.
In a daze, Gu Fengyan felt as if he were being tossed and turned on the back of a wild horse, swaying and staggering, until he reached the horizon and chased the long wind.
The clouds were damp, and water dripped down in a drizzling sound.
The night was both so long and so short.
Dongfulou opened a branch in the neighboring county. The day of its opening was the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month. Firecrackers were set off from one end of the street to the other, creating a festive atmosphere.
Just in time for the Laba Festival, Manager Li decided to serve Laba porridge in the new building, offering it free to guests and building a reputation for the new building's completion.
As business partners, Gu Fengyan and Huo Duan were naturally invited. Coincidentally, Huo's father went back to the village to visit the Ye family. The two of them had nothing to do at home all day. Gu Fengyan loved excitement, so after discussing it, they packed their clothes and valuables and arrived in the neighboring county on the afternoon of the day before Laba Festival.
When Manager Li heard that Gu Fengyan was also coming, he prepared the best room in advance, with a heater in the room and some appetizing and refreshing dishes for pregnant women.
Upon seeing Gu Fengyan, Manager Li beamed with joy, his face full of affection. "The journey must be long, Mr. Gu. Come in and warm up... I haven't had a chance to congratulate you in person yet."
The group entered the building, where the decor and furnishings were very elegant. Waiters were tidying up and tidying up, so they went up to a private room on the second floor.
"Manager Li was very kind last time to send those things. We'll take Jianjian to thank him in person after he's born," Gu Fengyan said with a smile, as he untied his cloak and hung it up.
Today he wore a red padded jacket, which made his complexion look very good.
"Jianjian?" Manager Li ordered tea and some snacks and fruits to be served. "Is that the child's nickname?"
Gu Fengyan lowered his eyes and nodded.
"That's a really good name. I'll come and ask for some wine then," Manager Li praised.
The two readily agreed.
Huo Duan poured water for Gu Fengyan and placed a plate of his favorite snacks on it.
"Where is Master Zhao?" he asked.
Manager Li sighed, "The kitchen is busy, let's ignore it." After thinking for a moment, he added, "Oh, right, there seems to be a temple fair in the county today. If you two find it boring, you can go and take a look."
"Why would there be a temple fair at this time of year?" Huo Duan asked.
Shopkeeper Li explained with a smile, "It's not some great deity we worship. It's just a local deity unique to this county. It's said to be a minor local god who blesses people with health, prosperity, and peace."
"That's not a big deal. The main thing is that there's a lantern festival in the evening, and general stores from all over the country are open along the river. The entertainers are really interesting." He said, getting up to take his leave. "I have some things to do. Please make yourselves at home. If you need anything, just ask the shopkeeper to arrange it."
Manager Li left, and Gu Fengyan, who was very interested in the temple fair, stared eagerly at Huo Duan.
"We've been traveling all day, and Manager Li's talk during the day wasn't very interesting. Why don't you go and get some sleep? I'll take you to see the lanterns tonight," Huo Duan said helplessly.
Gu Fengyan nodded happily like a child, ate a few pastries, drank the tea that Huo Duan poured for him, and then got up and walked to the bedside... He stopped halfway and turned to look at Huo Duan, "Jianjian said that he wants two fathers to hold him while he sleeps."
Huo Duan was both amused and exasperated, finding him quite amusing. He chuckled and asked, "Who thinks more, Jianjian or Ayan?"
Gu Fengyan smiled like a fox basking in the sun, but said nothing.
"Come here, let me take off your clothes." Huo Duan had no choice but to stand up and beckon him.
A note from the author:
Thank you, Sangjiu Baby, for the nutrient solution (stickers)
Chapter 67
Someone will grow old with him in this life.
I slept for a short while. The room faced the street, and people going to the lantern festival passed by below, looking after each other and chatting happily. In the distance, I could faintly hear the sound of gongs and drums.
Huo Duan hadn't slept much, and opened his eyes at this moment. Gu Fengyan stirred in his arms and hummed softly.
"What's wrong?" Huo Duan brushed aside his disheveled hair. "It's still early, I'll call you later."
"My stomach is upset, and Jianjian keeps moving around." Gu Fengyan frowned, groggily pulling Huo Duan's hand to stroke his protruding belly.
The warmth of my palms seemed to have a calming effect... and the baby inside me actually calmed down.
Huo Duan rolled over and pulled out a soft cushion to put under Gu Fengyan's side. "This will be more comfortable. I'll coax Jianjian to sleep."
His palm never left her, stroking her gently.
Gu Fengyan buried her head in his arms and dozed off for a while.
Once the lights were lit outside, Huo Duan woke Gu Fengyan up and had the waiter bring him food. The dishes were all mild and nourishing... Chef Zhao's cooking was excellent, and the food looked tempting.
The two ate before getting dressed and going out. The locals attached great importance to this temple fair; colorful lanterns were hung in front of shops and houses, and fragrant herbs were placed on doorways. Even the naughty children on the roadside were dressed more quickly than usual.
A group of children carrying lanterns rushed towards the riverbank. Huo Duan quickly pulled Gu Fengyan inside to protect him, afraid that these little brats would cause trouble.
"Watch your step, are you cold?" There was still some snow on the roadside from time to time, and the wind was chilly.
Gu Fengyan rubbed the tips of his ears. "You're almost wrapped up like a dumpling, what's there to feel cold about?"
Calling him a zongzi (sticky rice dumpling) is no exaggeration. Before leaving, Huo Duan was afraid he would get cold, so he picked out the thickest winter clothes for him and wrapped him in a fine fox fur cloak. He kept the hand warmer inside the cloak and wouldn't let him take it off for a moment.
The clothes were red, the cloak was dark red, and only the velvety white fox fur around the edge of the hood trembled in the cold wind.
Gu Fengyan's snow-white face contrasted sharply with her red clothes, which were thickly dressed, making her belly protrude. From a distance, she looked like a long-legg
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