This evening.
By the time Qin Jiulie came back, it was already eight o'clock in the evening.
It was cold and dark.
When Qin Jiulie walked outside the small courtyard, he noticed that there were no lights on and it was pitch dark.
Probably Jiang Ning went to visit his sister-in-law's house next door.
Qin Jiulie didn't doubt too much, walked into the yard, opened the door, and walked into the house.
With a creak.
The door opens.
Just when Qin Jiulie was about to turn on the light, he heard a soft sound, accompanied by the rhythm of music, coming slowly.
"Happy birthday to you~Happy birthday to you~"
"Happy birthday to you~Happy birthday to you~"
Qin Jiulie's hand to turn on the light suddenly stopped.
As Jiang Ning hummed the birthday song, a faint light also appeared.
She slowly walked out of the kitchen.
The faint firelight danced in the air, reflecting on Jiang Ning's delicate face.
What Jiang Ning held in his hand was a cake made of bread and biscuits.
No buttercream, no piping.
Even the candle was only a small one.
But when Jiang Ning brought it out, it was the best birthday cake in Qin Jiulie's life.
"Jiu Lie, happy birthday."
Jiang Ning carefully walked up to Qin Jiulie carrying the birthday cake.
In the light, her smile was sweeter than the cake.
Qin Jiulie felt tingling in his heart.
He said hoarsely, "Daughter-in-law, how do you know my birthday?"
"It's not clearly written on the marriage certificate. I read it once and remembered it."
Jiang Ning smiled sweetly and said softly.
Qin Jiulie's birthday is actually three days later.
But three days later, Qin Jiulie had already rushed to the front line, and the two of them were separated.
Therefore, Jiang Ning and Qin Jiulie had a tacit agreement not to mention a specific birthday date.
Instead, treat this day as a birthday.
"It's time to blow out the candles and make a wish."
At Jiang Ning's reminder, Qin Jiulie closed his eyes.
The man's eyelashes were very long, and when his eyes were lowered, the long shadows were reflected on his face with the candlelight.
When the candlelight flickers.
That deep three-dimensional face was suddenly bright and dark.
Qin Jiulie looked focused and made a wish silently.
When he opened his eyes again, his deep black eyes were gentler than ever before.
He gently blew out the candle.
"Okay, turn on the light—"
When Jiang Ning spoke, a force suddenly came from his waist.
She was hugged into the man's warm chest.
Immediately afterwards.
Jiang Ning was kissed heavily.
As the man's breath invaded, her hand trembled.
There was a clang.
The plates, cakes, and biscuits in her hands fell to the floor.
But neither of them cared.
Instead, they kissed silently in the dark environment.
…
After a long time.
In the small kitchen.
A dim electric light was turned on.
Jiang Ning is accompanying Qin Jiulie as he eats his birthday dinner tonight.
A bowl of hot longevity noodles.
A crispy fried egg.
Jiang Ning hasn't cooked for a long time since he became heavier and heavier.
But she had been preparing for today's bowl of longevity noodles for a long time.
Just looking at the clear soup base, it is chicken soup simmered slowly over a slow fire, with some Chinese medicinal materials added.
Clear, translucent and not greasy at all.
The Chinese medicinal materials are selected to be very mild and can add freshness without any bitter Chinese medicinal taste.
The soup stock is filled with chewy noodles and sprinkled with green scallions.
Full of color and fragrance.
Not only that, even the noodles Jiang Ning put a lot of thought into.
The long one, unbroken from beginning to end, was put into the big bowl in circles.
Qin Jiulie already realized it when he picked up the noodles.
He slowly ate this bowl of longevity noodles filled with Jiang Ning's heart.
Jiang Ning stood aside, holding his arms and chin, silently watching Qin Jiulie.
The young couple don't need to say a word.
This warm atmosphere has already penetrated deep into my heart.
But after this hot dinner.
Qin Jiulie had to say.
"Daughter-in-law, it's tomorrow."
He is leaving tomorrow.
He held Jiang Ning's hand and placed it tightly in his palm.
Things that everyone knows well have a specific time.
Jiang Ning knew it in his heart, but the moment he heard it, his heart skipped a beat.
Qin Jiulie said guiltily.
"Daughter-in-law, I'm sorry that I can't celebrate your birthday with you."
Jiang Ning's birthday is in the first month of the year.
Not only could Qin Jiulie not be able to spend Jiang Ning's birthday with him, he would also have to miss her delivery, her child's birth, her child's full moon... all of this.
Jiang Ning was startled.
But soon, the corners of his mouth moved.
She laughed again.
Jiang Ning placed the hand held by Qin Jiulie on her round belly.
She knew how much Qin Jiulie liked these two children, and she also knew how regretful Qin Jiulie was.
So he suggested softly.
"Husband, please give the babies a nickname."
"Just Yaya and Suisui."
Qin Jiulie didn't pause, but said it directly.
Obviously, these two names had been turning over and over in his mind for a long time before finally deciding on them.
"Ya Ya... Suisui..." Jiang Ning murmured and repeated, "Are they Chun Ya and Qiu Sui?"
Qin Jiulie nodded, "Yeah."
Spring buds, new buds of spring.
Autumn ears, the fruits of autumn.
There is no better image than these two words.
Jiang Ning raised the corners of his lips, smiled happily, and said while touching his belly.
"Baby babies, did you hear that? You have names, you are called Yaya and Suisui. It is the name that your father gave you~"
"Yaya, Suisui, hello. Dad will be back as soon as possible and I look forward to meeting you."
