There was nothing wrong with the wifi, and it wasn't like she was behind on her phone bills. Since she managed to make an outgoing call, an incoming one should have no problem getting through. Fu Huai'an obviously wasn't replying after so long because he simply didn't want to.
Was Fu Huai'an bent on ignoring her? Did she have to agree to wear the kinky lingerie for this to end?
Lin Nuan raised her head and narrowed her eyes, gazing at the wall behind the French windows as she began writing a new text.
'Like the design Xie Jingqian gifted me last time?'
The phone vibrated as soon as Lin Nuan hit the send b.u.t.ton, going off before she even had a chance to set down her phone.
She looked down and saw that it was Fu Huai'an's reply, not sure whether to get mad or laugh at this.
She opened it.
'It's acceptable.'
Lin Nuan was rendered speechless.
See, she knew Fu Huai'an was playing mind games with her—he was being deliberate!
Her ears turned red.
Lin Nuan bit her lip, her eyes already starting to turn moist.
She sent out another message. 'Then what time are you coming back?'
He responded, 'Are you wearing it?'
She knew Fu Huai'an was up to no good!
But why did Lin Nuan feel sweet at heart about this up-to-no-good act…
Lin Nuan sent, 'It's been torn by you. I can only wear it after I buy a new one.'
After sending it out, Lin Nuan added as an afterthought, 'Want to buy it together another day?'
By the time Lin Nuan finished sending this message, her face had become burning hot!
The marble surface of the countertop even managed to reflect the redness of her face, so one could imagine how red her face got!
Fu Huai'an responded, 'Ok, be back at 8.'
Lin Nuan looked at Fu Huai'an's message and laughed out loud, but she couldn't help complaining silently about how l.u.s.tful Fu Huai'an was, her face still flushed.
Her mood brightened considerably in a matter of moments. Lin Nuan set down her phone and heard the sound of car tires going over a drain cover and looked up. It was Uncle Hu who had returned with Tuan Tuan.
Lin Nuan temporarily put Fu Huai'an at the back of her mind and went out to welcome the soft and cute little Tuan Tuan.
Tuan Tuan didn't know that Lin Nuan was at home today. As he got out of the car, he was pulling a long face as he carried his little schoolbag. The way he looked in his little suit uniform was so adorable it was enough to melt one's heart.
Under the warm glow of the setting sun, Lin Nuan opened the door and revealed a smile…
A gust of wind came by and blew Lin Nuan's long hair about in the air. She called out, "Tuan Tuan!"
Tuan Tuan, who was closing the car door with both his hands, spun around; upon seeing it was Lin Nuan at the door, his eyes brightened up immediately. "Mama!"
Tuan Tuan bounced to the gate and opened it, jogging lightly towards Lin Nuan. When he reached her, he spread both arms apart to grab hold of Lin Nuan's feet as he gazed up at her.
Lin Nuan grabbed Tuan Tuan's elbows. Little Tuan Tuan knew what Lin Nuan was going to do, so he cooperated and allowed Lin Nuan to carry him in her arms.
Uncle Hu, who had been standing by the car watching this scene, was beaming the whole while…
"Thanks for the hard work, Uncle Hu!" Lin Nuan thanked Uncle Hu, then turned around with Tuan Tuan in her arms.
As the door closed, Lin Nuan asked Tuan Tuan, "Have you eaten your fill at kindergarten?"
Tuan Tuan hugged Lin Nuan's neck with both arms and gazed straight at Lin Nuan, a big grin on his face as he nodded. "Corn!"
Lin Nuan knew then that Tuan Tuan had eaten corn in kindergarten at lunch today.
"Then… still wanna eat pine nuts corn? And little spare ribs?"
"Yes!"
Tuan Tuan was a kid who loved to eat corn and spare ribs, but… what he loved the most was Mama's cooking. Tuan Tuan would eat whatever his mama cooked!
Even the broccoli Tuan Tuan hated, so long as Mama made it, Tuan Tuan would eat it!
Lin Nuan set Tuan Tuan down in the dining chair. She removed his schoolbag for him and started taking off his kindergarten uniform for him. Tuan Tuan just sat there obediently, both hands leaning on the stool. He c.o.c.ked his neck for Lin Nuan to unb.u.t.ton his collar.
"Should I cook for you first or wait for Papa to come back then eat together?" Lin Nuan asked as she unb.u.t.toned his uniform.
Tuan Tuan thought about it, then lowered his head to look at his round tummy, indicating with his chubby little hand that he was still full from eating, then said with good articulation, "Wait for Papa!"
Lin Nuan thought about it and decided it was a good idea—it would be merrier for a family to eat together.
"Then ok, Mama will help you wash your hands, rinse your mouth, and change out of your clothes…"
"Tuan Tuan can do it himself!" Tuan Tuan exclaimed in his soft and cute voice.
After helping Tuan Tuan remove his little suit uniform jacket, Lin Nuan held the jacket in her hands and said to Tuan Tuan, "Ok, then Tuan Tuan, go wash your hands, rinse your mouth, and change out of your clothes first. Mama will cut some fruit for Tuan Tuan, then accompany Tuan Tuan in doing kindergarten homework ok?"
Tuan Tuan cheerfully nodded and slid down from his chair and ran towards the washroom.
In the washroom, there was a little stool designated for Tuan Tuan to wash his hands and face.
Tuan Tuan washed his fat little hands clean, then rinsed his mouth like he always did, then went upstairs to change out of his uniform.
Other kids Tuan Tuan's age still depended heavily on their parents or nanny to take care of their daily routine, but Tuan Tuan had learned to be independent from a young age.
Even if Auntie Li wasn't around, Tuan Tuan knew where to find his clothes.
Little Tuan Tuan took out a long-sleeved flannel and removed his s.h.i.+rt before slipping into the flannel clumsily, but it did get the job done. He also managed to put on his pants properly.
Lin Nuan hung the clothes and cut the fruits in the kitchen after was.h.i.+ng them. By then, Tuan Tuan had washed, rinsed, and changed and was standing there looking at her obediently. He tiptoed a little, clearly waiting for Lin Nuan to praise him.
Tuan Tuan was a very good-looking kid, with red lips and white teeth, as well as eyes as big and bright as black gr.a.p.es, clear like fountain water. With a fair little round face, he was adorable no matter which angle you chose to look from.
Lin Nuan picked up a piece of fruit while she was cutting and delivered it to Tuan Tuan's mouth, giving Tuan Tuan the response he was antic.i.p.ating. "En, our Tuan Tuan wore his clothes really well!"
Tuan Tuan beamed broadly and hugged Lin Nuan's wrist with both hands, eating the piece of dragon fruit offered to him in one big mouthful as he stood on his tiptoes.
Only then did he land both feet solidly back onto the ground and retract both hands. With his little face appearing stuffed up from the dragonfruit in his mouth, he resembled a little hamster.
Lin Nuan smiled and placed the rest of the dragon fruit onto the fruit platter, drawing two napkins to wipe her hands, then reaching a hand out to Tuan Tuan…
Tuan Tuan had his lips pursed as he chewed on the fruit. He reached out to grab Lin Nuan's two fingers and walked with Lin Nuan to the living room.
After eating his fruit and wiping his mouth, Tuan Tuan obediently did his drawings on the coffee table. This was an a.s.signment from the kindergarten teacher, which he had to complete.
Lin Nuan accompanied Tuan Tuan until 6:30 pm before beginning to prepare dinner. The little fellow s.h.i.+fted his stuff along to the kitchen and stayed within Lin Nuan's sight.
