289 A Fool for Life 10 (1/2)

Su Zhinian moved his gaze away from her and onto the road. He answered her questions patiently, one by one. ”I've been to the clinic, was on a drip for three days, and just had my medicine this morning.”

After a pause, Su Zhinian added, ”I'm feeling much better already.”

”Good,” Song Qingchun said as she shifted into a more comfortable position. ”There aren't many cooking ingredients left at home, right? Do you mind taking a detour to the supermarket?”

”Sure.” Su Zhinian had no issue with that.

After a short silence, Song Qingchun added, ”We will have something light since you're sick. Is that okay with you?”

Su Zhinian replied affirmatively again.

Song Qingchun then turned her head to look out the window, thinking about the menu that night.

The car stopped in front of a red light. Su Zhinian turned to study Song Qingchun through the rear-view mirror.

Since when did she start to plan our menu and not cook anything I ask for? Furthermore, the menu is planned with my health in mind.

Su Zhinian retracted his gaze as the lights turned green. The car continued moving forward, and his gaze that looked at the road was rippling with rose-colored affection.

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The first step was often the hardest to take.