Jing Xi opened her arms and saw a little head sticking out from under her armpit. She smiled and asked, “Are you hungry after school? Mommy is making dinner. It will be ready soon.”
“I’m a little hungry. Mommy’s cooking smells so good! I’m salivating already!”
Ying Bao let go of her mother. Jing Xi turned around and stuffed some food into her mouth. It was so delicious. Ying Bao ate it happily.
“How was school today? Did you learn anything new?” Jing Xi asked.
“It was alright. But the school is holding a stage show for Sleeping Beauty today. I’m signing up!”
“That sounds good. What role did you sign up for?”
“I want to play Sleeping Beauty. I don’t know if it will work. I have to try it tomorrow.”
“Okay, good luck!” Before Jing Xi could finish her work, three little guys ran in from outside. Little Grape Huo Qingheng, Little Apple Long Qinghan, and Little Strawberry Huo Sisi.
The first thing they did after school was to look for their mother.
The twin brothers were thirteen and Huo Sisi was a ten-year-old little girl, but in front of her mother, they were still children who had not grown up. They all ran over to call her mother.
“Mommy…”
“Mommy…”
Jing Xi put down the spoon in her hand and turned around. She first hugged all the children, then told her eldest daughter, “Ying Bao, take your brothers and sister to wash your hands, then go see if your daddy is back. It’s almost time for dinner.”
“Okay, Mommy!” Ying Bao received the message and ordered the children. “Apple, Grape, Strawberry, listen to my orders now!”
Huo Sisi was the only one who listened to her sister and stood at attention. The two boys were extremely naughty. When they were asked to stand at attention, they ran faster than rabbits and disappeared in a flash.
“Hey! Stop right there!”
Ying Bao chased after them with her sister. The children’s laughter echoed in the corridor.
Jing Xi watched as the children disappeared from the door. She smiled gently and turned around to continue her work.
Not long after the children left, Huo Yunshen returned from his official affairs. He also came to the kitchen door. Whether adult or a child, the first thing they did when they came back was to look for Jing Xi.
Jing Xi was the center of the family. Without her, the few of them would be at a loss.
Seeing his wife’s busy back, Huo Yunshen’s accumulated fatigue from the day instantly disappeared.
He walked over quietly and rested his chin on her shoulder, enjoying the peace and beauty of this moment.
“Why are you cooking again?”
Huo Yunshen did not want to tire her out. He hoped that he could leave cooking to the chefs so that she could enjoy more.
“As long as I have the time, I will cook. I hope that you and the children will be able to eat the food that I personally made. I will feel very happy.” Jing Xi was usually busy recording songs and had to attend concerts. It was rare for her to be free.
“Yes, I am.”
“Are you hungry?”
“Mm.”
“Dinner will be ready soon.”
“I know, but I want to eat you more.”
“Hey, let’s talk about it tonight. How am I supposed to cook if you’re like this?”
“Let’s do it together.”
Huo Yunshen picked up her hand and started to help her prepare dinner.
Outside the door, Yin Feng came to deliver something. When he saw the scene in the room, he quietly left without disturbing anyone.
It had been ten years, and the king and queen were still as loving as ever. They were even getting better by the day. With the queen around, the king was in high spirits every day, bringing the whole Dragon Kingdom into a period of rapid development.
He should thank Jing Xi. She was an amazing woman because she could change the world and influence the people around her.
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