The saying "a long-awaited rain is a blessing" could probably apply to Qi Taiguo and Cheng Su as well.
After a night of passionate love, Cheng Su woke up with jelly legs and an endless spring in her eyes. Even looking at herself in the mirror made her blush.
The cake they brought back last night was still sitting on the table. As the weather was getting warmer and their home still lacked a fridge, it seemed they needed to buy one.
Like the cake that couldn’t be left out, Cheng Su cut it into several pieces and distributed them to her neighbors as usual.
Guiying, with her belly protruding, took a piece of cake from Cheng Su and silently stared at the spring in her eyes, her expression full of innuendo.
Chunhua was always straightforward. Seeing Cheng Su’s bashful and shy demeanor, she nudged her hand and said, "Looks like you had a lovely night yesterday!"
Cheng Su spat back playfully, "Mind your own business!"
Chunhua giggled, glanced at the anniversary chocolate plaque on the cake, and sighed, "It’s gone by so fast, yet not too fast, it’s been a year since you got married!"
"Yeah! Time really flies." Cheng Su sighed as well.
A year had passed, and so many things had happened, it felt like they all occurred just yesterday.
"The two of you dressed up so nicely yesterday, the whole courtyard was saying what a perfect match you are!" Chunhua said enviously, "You know how to keep the romance alive, not like us, we’re just an old married couple now."
Cheng Su didn’t intend to show off, so she laughed it off and continued sharing the cake with everyone.
After breakfast, Cheng Su kept a portion for Qi Taiguo and went to the supply and marketing cooperative herself.
She visited the cooperative managed by Luh Kai, and upon asking for him, Luh Kai emerged from his office.
"It’s rare to see you here," Luh Kai smiled and examined her. "You look much better."
Cheng Su touched her cheek and said, "I’ve come to ask for a favor. If you’re willing, I’d like to treat you to a meal to thank you for the tonics you sent me."
"Oh? What do you need help with?" Luh Kai gestured to the table for guests and invited her to sit down.
Cheng Su sat down and said, "It’s nothing much. I want to buy a fridge, but I don’t have the coupons. So, I’ve come to seek help from you, the director, haven’t I?"
"Ah, you’re a big customer then," Luh Kai said with a laugh.
"How big of a customer can I be for buying a fridge? Can you recommend a model?" Cheng Su asked with a smile.
"Sure, but there’s no rush, right? Have some tea first!" Luh Kai poured her a cup of tea and inquired about how she’d been lately.
"There’s been a lot of frustrating stuff at home. I’ve been recovering for a while, so let’s not talk about it. Life is like that, full of unsatisfactory moments. Just got to accept it," Cheng Su said, shrugging her shoulders.
"I can always expect to hear some nuggets of wisdom from you," Luh Kai chuckled.
"And how have you been?" Cheng Su sipped her tea and asked in return.
Luh Kai exhaled with a hint of resignation, "Well, it’s hard to say if it’s good or not."
"Hmm?"
"The good part is eating well every day."
"Oh?" Cheng Su waited for him to continue.
"The not-so-good part is almost eating with someone different every day." Luh Kai gave a wry smile, meeting Cheng Su’s gaze, and said, "My family arranges blind dates for me all the time."
Cheng Su burst into laughter, "Being wined and dined for your looks is not bad, huh! Did you like anyone?"
Luh Kai shook his head, "Not really, it always feels like something’s missing."
"What’s most important is being able to have a good conversation, having things to talk about. I think that’s quite important," Cheng Su said.
"When it comes to women I can talk to, I’m afraid you’re the only one," Luh Kai remarked.
"Too bad, I’m already taken!" Cheng Su said with a playful lift of her brow.
Luh Kai’s eyelids twitched slightly as he smiled, "Yes, what a pity!"