Chapter 1342: A Romantic Night, A Sweet Girl
Chapter 1342: A Romantic Night, A Sweet Girl
More than half an hour later, Lin Lang served the first dish on the table—steamed lobster with garlic and vermicelli. The vermicelli absorbed the fresh juices of the lobster and the aroma of the garlic, making it look very appealing.
Following that, steamed king crab, boiled shrimp, steamed grouper, braised pork ribs, stir-fried beef with vegetables, stir-fried seasonal vegetables, squid tentacles stir-fried with XO sauce, braised pork trotters with lotus root, stir-fried snow peas, and mushroom chicken soup were served one after another.
The table was full of dishes, all of which were Liu Yifei's favorite flavors.
Lin Lang took off his apron and walked to the sofa in the living room, only to find that Liu Yifei was already asleep on the sofa.
Liu Yifei was in the early stages of pregnancy, and her progesterone levels were rising rapidly, causing her to feel sleepy all the time. She would take a short nap and fall asleep while Lin Lang was making dinner.
Lin Lang slowed his pace, even softening his breathing unconsciously, afraid of disturbing the tranquil sweetness on the sofa.
The warm yellow light from the floor lamp spilled over Liu Yifei's hair, casting a hazy glow on her softly contoured profile. Her delicate eyelashes trembled like butterfly wings, with a hint of weariness at the tips, yet this did not diminish her pure and refined beauty.
She was probably extremely sleepy, her head tilted slightly to one side, a faint smile on her lips, as if she were dreaming of something comforting, even her eyebrows were relaxed and soft.
Her long hair fell casually over her shoulders, with a few stray strands clinging to her smooth forehead, rising and falling gently with her even breathing, making her skin appear even whiter and brighter, radiating a warm glow unique to pregnancy.
Lin Lang squatted down beside the sofa, his fingertips almost touching Liu Yifei's cheek, but he quietly withdrew them for fear of waking her.
Looking at the faint bluish shadows under her eyes, and thinking of the child he was carrying in her womb, his heart was instantly filled with a thick warmth, making him feel incredibly soft.
This is probably the most touching sight in the world!
Liu Yifei let down her guard and fell asleep peacefully on the sofa, her brows revealing complete trust and reliance on Lin Lang.
At the peak of her beauty at age 20, Liu Yifei's sleeping face was so gentle and charming; she truly possessed a stunningly beautiful face.
Lin Lang couldn't help but lean down and place a very light and gentle kiss on her smooth forehead, the faint fragrance of her hair lingering around his nose.
He stood quietly by her side, his gaze fixed on her sleeping face. He couldn't get enough of looking at her. He felt that watching her sleep peacefully and watching the little life in her womb grow slowly was a kind of happiness.
Liu Yifei seemed to sense something, and slowly opened her bright eyes. Seeing Lin Lang standing beside her with eyes full of love, she immediately gave a shy yet sweet smile.
"I'm sorry, honey, I accidentally fell asleep while you were cooking for me in the kitchen."
Lin Lang said affectionately, "Silly girl, your body is telling you in its own way that you need to rest well so that you can save up enough energy for the baby!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Yifei couldn't hide her happiness and said, "Honey, you're so good to me!"
Lin Lang gently helped her up: "Dinner's ready, baby."
"I want to see what delicious birthday feast my husband has made for me," Liu Yifei chuckled, put on her slippers, and took Lin Lang's arm as they walked towards the restaurant.
Lin Lang picked up the birthday cake that was placed on the coffee table.
As soon as she reached the restaurant entrance, Liu Yifei smelled the aroma of the food.
Upon entering the restaurant and seeing a table laden with seafood, Liu Yifei's eyes lit up.
"Wow! Honey, it's just the two of us eating, and you actually made ten dishes and a soup! That's such a lavish meal!"
Lin Lang kissed Liu Yifei on the cheek and said affectionately, "It's my darling wife's birthday, and you're pregnant, so of course your husband will prepare a big, high-class birthday feast for you!"
"Hehe... Thank you, honey, I love you!"
Liu Yifei couldn't hide her happiness as she returned Lin Lang's kiss, her eyes sparkling with joy.
Lin Lang smiled brightly, placed the birthday cake on the dining table, quickly opened the packaging, and inserted the birthday candles.
"Honey, please sit down. I'll light your birthday candles. Make a wish and blow them out, okay?"
"Okay!" Liu Yifei sat down in the dining chair, unable to suppress the smile on her lips.
"Tap tap tap..." Lin Lang rubbed his right thumb and forefinger together, summoning a small purple arc of electricity that made a "sizzling" sound, and lit the birthday candles.
Liu Yifei was stunned, then covered her mouth and exclaimed, "Wow, honey, you can do magic tricks! The way you lit the birthday candles was so cool!"
Lin Lang's lips curled into a wicked smile, revealing his signature mischievous grin.
"Snap..." He snapped his fingers, and the lights in the restaurant went out, leaving only the flickering candlelight illuminating Liu Yifei's stunning face.
Wow, honey, you're so handsome!
The next second, as if by magic, Lin Lang conjured a violin from his personal space, transforming into a melancholic god, and played "Happy Birthday" for Liu Yifei on the violin.
"Wow, honey, you can even play the violin! Are you trying to seduce me?"
As the candlelight flickered, the melodious strains of a violin flowed gently through the restaurant. The tune of "Happy Birthday" was performed with tenderness and affection, each note like a drop of honey gently landing on Liu Yifei's heart.
The fresh aroma of seafood and the sweet scent of cake mingled in the air, accompanied by soothing piano music, making the atmosphere even more tender and moving.
As Liu Yifei sat in the dining chair, her originally bright eyes gradually became misty, and the corners of her eyes turned slightly red. A warm feeling of emotion spread from her heart, and her nose tingled slightly.
She gazed at Lin Lang, who was intently playing the violin in the candlelight, and was truly captivated by his handsomeness.
Lin Lang lowered his eyes, his long eyelashes casting faint shadows under his eyelids. His profile was both sharp and gentle, and his fingertips danced nimbly on the strings. His earnestness and doting affection made Liu Yifei feel as if she were favored by the whole world.
"Honey, make a birthday wish."
Liu Yifei sniffed, then quickly raised her hands and clasped them together, placing them on her smooth forehead. Her long eyelashes trembled gently like damp butterfly wings, concealing some of the moisture in her eyes.
She lowered her head slightly and closed her eyes. The candlelight reflected on her fair face, outlining her soft features. Her brows and eyes were filled with piety, and she even breathed very softly, as if afraid of disturbing the pure expectation in her heart.
Just then, a system notification sounded in Lin Lang's mind.
"Ding! It has been detected that Liu Yifei's birthday wish is to stay with the host for life and never be separated. For the rest of your life, you will never change your heart towards her, and you will always love her as you did at the beginning, and never change."
"Her birthday wish is that the baby in her womb can be born safely and grow up healthily, and that the host will always be safe and well, and that the three of you will always be happy like this."
Lin Lang's heart warmed suddenly, as if enveloped in a scalding hot spring, feeling incredibly soft.
As he gracefully played the violin, he gazed at Liu Yifei, who was making a devout wish. This pure love brought tears to his eyes, and his gaze was filled with unwavering affection.
A moment later, Liu Yifei slowly opened her eyes. Her large, moist eyes seemed to hold a sky full of starlight, covered with a thin layer of moisture, and appeared even more clear and moving in the flickering candlelight.
Her long eyelashes still glistened with moisture, and when she blinked gently, they seemed to sparkle like tiny diamonds. Her fair skin was tinged with a soft pink by the candlelight.
She was so beautiful, like a warm and inviting oil painting, that it was impossible to look away.
She looked at Lin Lang, a faint, tear-streaked smile first appearing on her lips, then puffing out her round cheeks as if gathering all her strength, and gently blowing out the candle.
With a "whoosh," the flickering candlelight went out, plunging the restaurant into a brief moment of darkness, leaving only the faint light filtering in from the window to outline the figures of the two gazing at each other.
The music ended, but the lingering melody remained.
Lin Lang smiled as he put away the violin, casually waving his hand to store the instrument into his personal space.
Immediately, Lin Lang raised his hand and clapped, the applause sounding exceptionally clear in the quiet restaurant.
Happy birthday, my darling wife.
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Lang used his telekinetic powers to turn on the restaurant lights.
At the same time, Lin Lang walked to Liu Yifei's side, bent down, cupped her face in his hands, and placed a precious kiss on her forehead.
Liu Yifei buried her face in Lin Lang's chest, wrapped her arms around his waist, and said in a tearful voice, deeply moved:
Thank you, honey!
Thank you for giving me a romantic and perfect birthday!
Lin Lang gently patted Liu Yifei's thin back, comforting her:
Okay, okay!
Look how touched you are, don't be so easily moved to tears.
"Quickly cut the birthday cake! After we take a bite, we'll start eating!"
Liu Yifei sniffed, released Lin Lang, and smiled sweetly, "Okay!"
Lin Lang handed the cake knife to Liu Yifei.
Liu Yifei took the cake knife, gently holding the handle. Her eyes still held a hint of tears, yet she couldn't hide her smile.
She carefully began to cut the cake; the soft chocolate cream, wrapped around fresh fruit, made the sweet aroma even more intense.
She cut off a slice of cake decorated with strawberries, scooped it up with a small spoon, and held it to Lin Lang's lips, her eyes full of anticipation: "Honey, this is the first bite for you. Thank you for doing so much for me."
Lin Lang smiled and shook his head, then gently grasped her wrist and turned the small spoon towards her lips:
"Honey, it's your birthday today, so you should have the first bite."
Liu Yifei stubbornly handed the small spoon back, her nose slightly wrinkled, showing a touch of coquettishness.
"No, no, a birthday wouldn't be perfect without my husband. The first bite has to be yours!"
"If you don't eat, I won't eat either." She pouted deliberately, her eyes full of determination.
Looking at Liu Yifei's charming yet earnest expression, Lin Lang felt a surge of warmth in his heart once again. He smiled helplessly and indulgently, "Alright, alright, I'll listen to my darling wife."
He lowered his head slightly, opened his mouth and put the spoonful of cake into his mouth. The sweet chocolate cream melted on his tongue, mixed with the refreshing taste of fruit. It was sweet but not cloying, just like the beautiful woman in front of him, which filled him with joy.
"Is it delicious?" Liu Yifei asked with a sweet smile, her big, wet eyes wide open.
Lin Lang nodded vigorously, then picked up another small spoon, scooped up a piece of cake covered in mango, and gently held it to her lips:
"It's super delicious, now it's my wife's turn to eat."
Liu Yifei smiled and swallowed it, the cream sticking to the corner of her lips, like a layer of sweet honey.
She squinted her eyes and sighed contentedly, "Wow, so delicious!"
As soon as she finished speaking, her eyes suddenly lit up with a sly glint. Taking advantage of the moment when Lin Lang was looking down to clean up the small spoon, she dipped her finger into a small piece of light pink cream and quickly smeared it on his cheek.
"Hehe, my husband looks like a little kitten!"
After succeeding, Liu Yifei immediately shrank back, covered her mouth with her hands, and smiled with her eyes crinkling. Her eyes were full of mischievous laughter, and her cheeks were still flushed, making her look exceptionally charming.
Lin Lang was stunned for a moment, then raised his hand to touch the cream on his face. He looked at Liu Yifei and smiled like a child who had stolen a candy, his eyes almost overflowing with doting affection.
He raised an eyebrow, picked up a piece of cream with his finger, and gently smeared it on the tip of Liu Yifei's nose while she was laughing heartily and completely unsuspecting.
"Since my wife is so mischievous, shall we both become little kittens?"
Liu Yifei touched the tip of her nose and found her hand covered in cream. She pretended to be angry and glared at him, but couldn't help laughing out loud: "Honey, you're so naughty!"
As she spoke, she picked up a small piece of cake and smeared it on Lin Lang's chin.
Lin Lang dodged to the side, then smeared the cream in his hand onto her cheek, and the two of them instantly started fooling around.
The restaurant was filled with laughter and chatter; the sweet aroma of cream mingled with the playful noises of the two, creating a particularly warm and inviting atmosphere.
Liu Yifei laughed so hard she almost fell over.
Amidst their sweet playful antics, a light layer of cream clung to their faces and noses, making them look like a sweet "cream couple," their eyes overflowing with love.
"Stop messing around, honey! If you don't eat it while it's hot, your birthday dinner will get cold!"
"Hehe... Okay, honey, I can't wait to start eating! Every dish you make looks delicious!"
PDLP