The house with two bedrooms and a living room is not large, only about 80 square meters, but it was decorated by Song Lan to be warm and simple. A bunch of bright flowers was placed on the table. The colors looked dazzling from a distance, but they were found to be fake when you looked closer. The old lady liked this kind of flowers which were economical and beautiful. There were several pots of green plants on the windowsill and balcony, which added vitality.

Xi Xuanyao was tall and slender. As soon as he entered the room, the room seemed much more cramped. Song Lan poured them a glass of water and said, "Come on, why do you bring so many things?"

"I missed you and came to see you. He prepared the food," Ruan Yin said coquettishly, handing the dessert to her mother. "I made this today and wanted to let you try it. The cold air has dissipated a little now, so it's just the right taste for you." It might be too cold and not good for her mother's spleen and stomach.

Song Lan glared at her daughter and nodded as she tasted the cake: "It's delicious. If Rui'an were here, he would be very happy. He likes this."

"I'll send some to him next time." Ruan Yin's tone was soft. With Xi Xuanyao around, Song Lan became very restrained in her speech. That man sitting here, even without speaking, gave people a strong sense of presence and could not be ignored.

Song Lan glanced at Xi Xuanyao awkwardly, afraid that he would be angry, and said quickly: "I just said it casually. He has been busy studying recently and has no mood to eat."

Xi Xuanyao realized that he was disturbing their conversation, so he stood up and said, "Mom, I'm going to go downstairs to buy a pack of cigarettes, you two can have a good chat."

With one less person to oppress her, Song Lan was obviously relieved, and her tone became much more natural. She looked at her daughter's thin, pointed chin with concern, and even her eyes seemed to have grown bigger. "Why have you lost so much weight? Is he not treating you well?"

"Mom, what are you thinking? I'm thin because the weather is hot and I have a poor appetite. Mr. Xi is very good to me. He gave me his supplementary card and I can use it as I please. He even cooked noodles for me and sent me to see you." Ruan Yin was both amused and helpless.

Seeing the joy in her daughter's eyes, Song Lan relaxed a lot and said with a smile: "Even if you don't have a good appetite, you still have to eat. Is there anything you want to eat? Mom will make it for you."

"No rush. We haven't sat together and chatted for a long time. Mom, how are you feeling recently? Are you feeling any discomfort from your injured foot?" Ruan Yin asked with concern.

Song Lan held her daughter's hand and said, "Don't worry, Mom is fine. Just take care of yourself. Seeing you doing well is like any medicine that works."

Ruan Yin's eyes instantly turned red, and she leaned over to hug Song Lan, "Mom, I should have helped the family after graduation. Rui'an was still in school, but you got married suddenly, and I can't be of any help, leaving you to bear it all alone." At that rare time, her stepfather advised her mother to let her drop out of school to supplement the family income, but her mother had a tough attitude and refused. She worked two jobs, working as a cashier in a supermarket during the day, and cooking for people during her breaks. She thought that her graduation would reduce her mother's burden, but she didn't want to get pregnant, which directly disrupted her plans.

Song Lan stroked her daughter's thin back and said, "Living a good life is more important than anything else. I'm at home." Her daughter's situation was not optimistic. She could see that the two of them were just treating each other with respect, without the sweetness of a newlywed couple. She had been young before, and when she and Yin Yin's father had just married, their eyes were always glued to each other. She discovered this the last time she stayed at Yin Yin's place that the two did not look like a newlywed couple. She thought it was because she was living there alone, and young people were uncomfortable. Seeing this situation today, her guess was confirmed. She just didn't know what Yin Yin was thinking.

Ruan Yin said quickly: "I bought a place on the other side of the river and plan to open a dessert shop. I'm currently renovating it. Once it opens, everything will be fine. Don't do so much work now. Your body won't be able to handle it."

"It will be fine once Ruian graduates. This little work won't be tiring for me now." Song Lan refused. She was very happy that her daughter had her own career. Even if they divorced in the future, she would be able to settle down. She had prepared for the worst.

Ruan Yin knew that it was useless to say anything now. Her mother would not be at ease until she saw the business situation of the dessert shop. She made up her mind to run the dessert shop well.

As the two were talking, there was a sudden noise at the door. Song Lan looked puzzled and went to open the door. She saw Xi Xuanyao followed by several people lifting the door. She looked surprised and asked, "What's this?"

Xi Xuanyao walked in and explained: "I asked someone to replace the anti-theft door, which is safer. You can feel more at ease living with Yinyin." The word Yinyin was said unnaturally. When he came just now, he noticed that the house where Ruan Yin's mother lived was relatively old. The door was an ancient iron door without a peephole, not to mention that the thin lock could not prevent thieves. He found a business that made anti-theft doors nearby and asked them to come upstairs to install them.

Song Lan looked at the door that looked very expensive and waved her hand quickly: "Don't spend money, the iron door is good, strong and durable."

Ruan Yin also looked at Xi Xuanyao in surprise, feeling very relieved, and advised Song Lan: "It's already been delivered, just let him pretend."

The installation master was very experienced in removing and installing the door. With a few crackling sounds and the use of electric drill and other tools, he installed the new door and left in a short time. The dark red door matched the interior decoration very well and made it look more elegant. Once the door was opened, the house looked much more upscale.

Xi Xuanyao and Song Lan explained: "In the future, you can use the peephole to see who is outside the door. The combination lock is also more convenient and safer. In a few days, I will send someone to install a surveillance camera at the door, and it will be basically complete."

"You've been so thoughtful and considerate," Song Lan sighed, "But there's no need for surveillance, the anti-theft door is enough."

Xi Xuanyao glanced at Ruan Yin hesitantly, and the latter looked at him gratefully and said, "My mother is not used to surveillance, so this is good enough."

He then gave up. Song Lan originally wanted to invite her daughter to have dinner together, but was rejected by Ruan Yin. She knew that Xi Xuanyao was uncomfortable with his mother.

She went downstairs to see her daughter and Xi Xuanyao off to the car. She watched Xi Xuanyao open the car door for her daughter, his hand lightly placed on Yinyin's head, with a flash of relief in his eyes. Perhaps she was thinking too much, and her son-in-law was just not good at expressing himself.

After Ruan Yin got in the car, she sincerely said thank you, and then her eyes widened with smiles, "It seems that the two words I say to you the most are thank you."

Xi Xuanyao recalled that it was true. Whether it was when she was arrested and begged him to send her to the hospital, or everything that happened later, she seemed to have said thank you many times. She raised the corners of her lips and said, "Don't be so polite. We are husband and wife. It is my duty to help you. Besides, you are pregnant. Shouldn't I say a few more words of thank you to you?"

"Then we're even," Ruan Yin said playfully.

She looked at Xi Xuanyao's bony hands on the steering wheel, his eyes focused on the front. The well-cut dark gray shirt on him looked low-key and textured. She was amazed at any time when she saw him.

Xi Xuanyao raised his lips slightly and said, "I know a Michelin restaurant that's pretty good. Let's go try it tonight?"

Ruan Yin said excitedly: "Okay, I want to try it too"

The car turned, and Xi Xuanyao took her to Changsheng Road, found a place to park, and walked towards the restaurant. There were more people on weekends, so Xi Xuanyao placed his hand loosely behind Ruan Yin, afraid that pedestrians would bump into her.

Ruan Yin felt his constant care and concern, her heart was pounding. She knew in her heart that he was just fulfilling his duties as a husband and had no other intentions, but who could resist such meticulous care?

The two of them went straight up to the second floor and found a seat by the window. The moment she picked up the menu, Ruan Yin's eyes widened. A portion of foie gras was 8888, braised beef in red wine was 3999, and cream-baked lobster was 6060. She started from the end of the menu and found that the cheapest French fresh milk ice cream cost 1088.

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