?Chapter 21: Twenty-one, the shoes I made for him_1 Chapter 21: Twenty-one, the shoes I made for him_1 He bowed his head, his expression serious and focused.
Gu Chen’s profile was strikingly handsome, with disheveled hair, chiseled features, clearly defined contours, and an especially smooth jawline.
His tall nose was elegant and carried a subdued air of nobility.
Ji Pianran watched the man before her.
Her usually cool face actually started to redden slightly.
She had to admit, Gu Chen was indeed very handsome.
Otherwise, why would she have married him in the first place?
Gu Chen had cleaned her wound.
Then he gently pressed around the injury with the pad of his finger.
Checking the surrounding skin for any redness or swelling.
His fingertips were soft and warm, his movements delicate.
Ji Pianran only felt that every inch of skin he touched seemed to burn.
This kind of gesture should only occur between very intimate lovers, right?
Why was he being so close to her?
Realizing there was no swelling around the wound, Gu Chen finally let out a sigh of relief.
He then took out some gauze and tape, arranged the gauze neatly over the wound, and carefully secured it with tape.
To be honest.
Ji Pianran was a natural beauty, indeed.
Even her feet were exceptionally attractive.
Small and delicate, her skin tender.
Even though she tired herself out with daily chores.
Walking a lot, working hard.
Yet, her hands and feet remained soft and delicate.
It truly was amazing.
After all, Gu Chen was a man, and holding such feet, it was impossible not to have any thoughts.
But he knew he couldn’t rush.
Just three days were left, and he had to find a way to make her stay.
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Would their household have a future.
He swallowed hard, “It’s done.”
Hearing that it was done, Ji Pianran quickly withdrew her foot.
It was really too embarrassing.
What was just a few minutes felt like an entire century had passed.
She reached up to push the stray hairs on her forehead behind her ears.
Trying hard to conceal her own fluster and palpitations.
“Thank you.”
Gu Chen smiled.
“You don’t need to thank me, you understand?”
Ji Pianran blinked, a start in her heart.
She didn’t need to thank him?
Really… could she not do so?
“By the way, you shouldn’t do any work today, just rest at home. I sold the vegetables, and we should have more money now, so we don’t have to worry about money anymore.”
Gu Chen advised her with concern.
Ji Pianran shook her head, her smile faint.
“It’s nothing, just a scratch. It didn’t damage the bone; I can handle it.”
She was used to working; being idle, she really didn’t know what to do with herself.
Besides, although Gu Chen was now earning money by selling vegetables.
Which indeed was more than what she made from doing chores.
Yet, she still felt that every little bit she could earn mattered.
After all, living life required money at every turn.
Saying this, she started to get out of bed.
Gu Chen, startled, hurriedly grabbed her hand.
“Listen to me, you’ve been very tired these past years, taking a day off won’t hurt.”
Ji Pianran’s hand was soft and tender, and also very small, making it hard to imagine how such hands performed all kinds of dirty and exhausting work.
The moment he grasped her hand, Ga Chen’s heart trembled.
The urge to protect her properly grew even more intense.
Gu Chen’s hands were large, warm, and dry.
Being held this way, Ji Pianran’s own heart tightened again.
The trembling surged forth once more, without any warning.
She nervously withdrew her hand.
“Okay, I understand.”
For some reason, this time, she suddenly lacked the courage to refute him.
And just nodded obediently.
Watching the loving scene between mom and dad, Tangtang felt extremely happy inside.
She bounced twice on the bed.
“Daddy, Tangtang is hungry, is it time for milk?”
Since having her very first formula milk last night, Tangtang had deeply remembered that taste.
Sweet and delicious, she wanted more!
She wanted it every day!
Gu Chen turned his head to look at Tangtang, seeing the little girl with a look of craving.
He couldn’t help but laugh and cry at the sight.
He nodded, his tone affectionate.
“Alright, Daddy will make you some milk. First, sit with Mommy for a while, and we’ll soon be ready to eat.”
Having said that, he left the room.
He crossed the yard and entered the kitchen.
By that time, the sky had gradually brightened.
Back in the kitchen, the porridge and eggs were already cooked. Gu Chen served the porridge and prepared the formula milk for Tangtang.
After peeling the eggs as well, he carried everything into the living room.
Ji Pianran came out holding Tangtang.
The three of them sat at the small wooden table in the living room and began to eat breakfast.
Tangtang was extremely happy to see the formula milk.
Without even speaking, she picked up the cup and gulped down the milk.
In no time, Tangtang had finished the thick milk to the last drop.
The little girl licked her lips satisfactorily.
She turned to Ji Pianran and Gu Chen with a face full of innocence and smiled.
Ji Pianran stroked Tangtang’s head and handed her an egg that Gu Chen had peeled.
“Eat this, eggs are nutritious.”
The little girl took the egg and began eating it in big bites.
To be honest, before Gu Chen was reborn, even eggs were not something Tangtang could have often.
Only twice a week.
It wasn’t that Ji Pianran wasn’t willing; they were just too poor.
A woman earning money while taking care of a child had very limited options.
This meant naturally earning much less.
Seeing Tangtang eating well, Ji Pianran started eating her porridge without needing her help.
Gu Chen looked at the simple breakfast on the table and felt uneasy.
“I didn’t prepare well for today. After selling vegetables, I’ll buy more food, and tomorrow’s breakfast will be better.”
Hearing this, Ji Pianran quickly looked up.
“It’s already very good.”
Compared to the usual coarse grain pancakes and pickles she had, this meal of white porridge and eggs was truly good.
Gu Chen knew what kind of life she had been leading before.
A sense of guilt surged up in his heart again.
He picked up his bowl and drank down the porridge in big gulps.
Now, all he wanted to do was earn money!
By this time, Tangtang had finished her egg.
With a small appetite, a cup of milk and an egg had filled her little stomach.
Seeing her finish, Gu Chen ruffled her head.
“Tangtang, are you full?”
The little girl nodded obediently.
Gu Chen smiled.
“Then, we should head to the city to sell vegetables!”
“Yes! Tangtang wants to help!”
After saying that, the little girl held out her arms for Gu Chen to pick her up.
Gu Chen scooped Tangtang into his arms and said to Ji Pianran, “Take your time eating. I’m going to wash Tangtang’s face.”
With that, he carried Tangtang toward his own room.
Gu Chen’s house didn’t have a dining table; they only had this small wooden table that was just a bit taller than a stool.
He carried Tangtang outside.
Ji Pianran looked up and suddenly noticed that the cotton shoes on Gu Chen’s feet were dirty and old.
The black cloth at the front was somewhat loose.
One could clearly see the white cotton inside.
She quickly said, “Wait a moment.”
Having said that, she stood up, endured the pain, and returned to her room.
She went to the trunk at the head of the bed.
From it, she took out a pair of light blue cotton shoes.
They had thick white soles and sturdy cotton fabric filled with cotton wool.
The shoes were even embroidered with cloud patterns, pretty and delicate.
These shoes were made by Ji Pianran; she had planned to make them for him to wear for the New Year a while back.