Because of her enormous belly, the two couldn't embrace face to face anymore. Gu Xiaobei leaned forward, putting her slender arms around Lu Zhanguo, and complained, "Why did you come back so late? I've been out to check several times."
Lu Zhanguo stroked her little face, his eyes full of laughter, "I went to take care of some things and got a bit delayed. I brought some food for you."
Only then did Gu Xiaobei notice Lu Zhanguo's bag at the door, her eyes lighting up, "What goodies did you bring?"
"Dates and walnuts, and some dried meat." Lu Zhanguo looked at Gu Xiaobei's slightly plump face, which somehow eased the heaviness in his chest.
