After the postpartum period, Lin Xiao Yu's body gradually recovered, and she began to interact with Lu Yichen more skillfully and confidently. In the early morning, sunlight streamed into the room as Lin Xiao Yu gently lifted Lu Yichen from his crib, planting kisses on his little face while cheerfully saying, "Good morning, baby! A new day begins!" Then, she would dress Lu Yichen in adorable little clothes, teasing him as she changed him. The little guy would giggle and wave his arms and legs excitedly.
During feeding time, Lin Xiao Yu would gaze tenderly at Lu Yichen, her eyes filled with love as she softly said, "Baby, you need to grow up quickly." After finishing his milk, she would place Lu Yichen on a prepared play mat and shake a colorful rattle in front of him to capture his attention, saying, "Look here, baby! The rattle is so much fun!" Lu Yichen's eyes would fixate on the rattle, occasionally reaching out his tiny hands to grab it. Lin Xiao Yu would slowly move the rattle to help develop his grasping ability and reaction speed.
Lu Zean's care for Lin Xiao Yu and Lu Yichen was meticulous. After work, he would rush home immediately. As soon as he entered the door, he would embrace Lin Xiao Yu and softly ask about her day: "My dear, were you tired today? Was the baby good?" Then he would go to Lu Yichen, lifting him high in his arms and making him laugh heartily. "My precious son, did you miss Daddy?"
On weekends, Lu Zean would take on the responsibility of caring for Lu Yichen so that Lin Xiao Yu could rest. He would push the stroller with Lu Yichen for walks in the garden, introducing various flowers and trees along the way. "Baby, look at that red flower! Isn't it beautiful?" When they encountered a small slope, he would carefully control the stroller's speed to ensure Lu Yichen's safety. After returning home, he would help Lin Xiao Yu bathe Lu Yichen, gently wiping down the baby while humming a little tune that filled bath time with joy.
At night, after Lu Yichen fell asleep, Lu Zean would hold Lin Xiao Yu close and chat with her about their child's growth and plan for the future. This made Lin Xiao Yu feel a deep sense of security and love. Under their joint efforts, this little family was filled with warmth and happiness.
One time, after Lin Xiao Yu had tidied up the living room and neatly placed Lu Yichen's toys into a storage box, she turned around only to see Lu Yichen wobbling unsteadily towards the box. With quick little hands, he started pulling out toys one by one and tossing them all over the floor while babbling joyfully as if he were on an exciting treasure hunt.
Lin Xiao Yu approached helplessly and feigned seriousness: "Lu Yichen, you can't do that! Mommy just cleaned up." But Lu Yichen seemed not to hear her at all; he picked up a small ball and threw it far away before bursting into laughter as he watched it roll.
Hearing the commotion from the room, Lu Zean came out and laughed at the scene. He picked up Lu Yichen and gently flicked his little nose. "You little rascal! Are you showing off your strength to Mommy and Daddy?" Meanwhile, Lu Yichen squirmed in his father's arms, eager to continue playing with the toys on the floor.
Another time while Lin Xiao Yu was feeding Lu Yichen, the little guy started getting restless after just a few bites. Seizing an opportunity when Lin Xiao Yu wasn't looking, he grabbed a handful of rice and smeared it all over his hair until he looked like a little scarecrow. Lin Xiao Yu was both amused and exasperated as she quickly grabbed a cloth to wipe his hands and hair. However, Lu Yichen thought Mommy was playing with him; he clapped his hands in delight while spraying rice everywhere from his mouth. This left Lin Xiao Yu both laughing and crying at once while Lu Zean watched nearby with a smile in his eyes full of affection.
On a warm spring day, gentle sunlight bathed the gray tiles of Siheyuan as new green buds sprouted from the Old Huai Tree in the yard, swaying in the breeze and casting dappled shadows on the ground. Lin Xiao Yu wore a pale blue qipao that accentuated her graceful figure as she glided over to where Lu Zean was reading at a stone table.
Leaning slightly forward with her hands resting gently on his shoulders, she playfully complained: "Lu Zean, I've been having trouble sleeping lately. The baby cries at night while I have to manage household chores during the day—I'm so tired." As she spoke, her eyes glistened with unshed tears. Lu Zean quickly set down his book and took her hands in his own with concern: "Yu, you've worked hard. It's all my fault for being too busy these days; I haven't been able to help you."
Lin Xiao Yu then settled onto Lu Zean's lap, wrapping her arms around his neck and resting her head on his shoulder as she softly murmured: "I don't care; you need to make it up to me. Let's go shopping; I haven't bought new clothes in ages! Plus, I want to eat those osmanthus cakes from that shop at the corner." With a playful grin, Lu Zean affectionately pinched Lin Xiao Yu's nose: "Alright then; whatever you want."
Just then, they heard their baby's cooing from inside. As Lin Xiao Yu started to get up, Lu Zean pressed her back down gently: "I'll go check on him; you stay here and rest." Moments later, he returned holding their baby who was waving his tiny hands and blowing bubbles from his mouth. Lin Xiao Yu reached out to play with him while saying to Lu Zean: "Look how cute our baby is! He must look just like you when you were little." Lu Zean nodded with a smile as their family of three basked in the warmth of spring within Siheyuan.
On a sunny morning filled with gentle light filtering through thin clouds that fell gracefully upon the ancient red door of Siheyuan, Lu Zean woke up early humming a cheerful tune with a beaming smile as he prepared their baby for an outing. He carefully selected a red diaper adorned with an adorable little pig design from an intricately carved camphor wood wardrobe; its edges were lined with soft white fluff that felt incredibly smooth to touch. He paired it with loose-fitting blue cotton shorts embroidered with playful white clouds that seemed ready to dance in the wind. Finally, he gently placed a handmade tiger hat on their baby’s head—its round eyes sparkled playfully while its ears stood perkily atop its head—complementing their baby's chubby little face perfectly like an adorable little tiger.
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