My Happy Daily Life After Being Reborn-Chapter 71 - 6 Homecoming_2

71: Chapter 6 Homecoming_2

71 -6 Homecoming_2

After taking a few steps, Lin Xiaoguai noticed something was wrong, “What’s going on with your leg?”

If she wasn’t mistaken, Shen Chi seemed to be limping!?

“Did you notice?” Shen Chi said unconcernedly, “I suffered a minor injury, it’ll heal in a while.”

Shen Chi had no tells when he lied, but Lin Xiaoguai knew him too well; if it were truly a minor injury, he’d definitely seize the opportunity to act pitiful and gain some benefits from her.

Only when the problem was serious would he act as if nothing happened.

She suddenly looked up at him.

Shen Chi’s face was calm, and his eyes did not betray any guilt—it was a flawless pretense.

Lin Xiaoguai’s expression, however, turned cold.

She withdrew her hand, didn’t say a word, and left briskly with her son.

Shen Chi appeared headache-stricken.

Couldn’t he even hide that from her?

“Wait…” Hobbling on one leg, Shen Chi took considerable effort to catch up with Lin Xiaoguai, grabbing her hand, “I’ll tell you everything, okay?” His tone was filled with reluctance.

Lin Xiaoguai turned her head and silently looked at him, making her point clear—speak, I’m listening.

Shen Chi firmly held her hand, walked beside her, and sighed, “It’s really not a big deal.

Although the military doctor said I can no longer go into battle, this leg doesn’t hinder normal walking or running.

It only bothers me on rainy days.

Besides, I’ve had my fill of battle over the years; there’s nothing left to miss.”

His combat skills were outstanding, yet he was not keen on fighting.

To him, more enticing were the pure bonds formed on the battlefield.

However, seeing his comrades die one by one before him was soul-crushing, and it felt better to leave the front line and work administratively.

With his talents, he would only climb higher.

“Where did this injury come from?” Lin Xiaoguai appeared calm, but inside, her thoughts were stormy.

She knew very well that in her previous life, Shen Chi hadn’t received such a severe leg injury, nor had he left the front line.

He fought there for most his life, achieving the rank of Admiral through sheer military exploits.

“It happened on a mission.” Seeing Lin Xiaoguai about to probe further, Shen Chi quickly added, “It was a classified mission, can’t say too much.”

“But this injury wasn’t for nothing; I’m now a full Colonel.

Next time, you can come with me to the station.”

Once he said that, what else was there for Lin Xiaoguai not to understand?

A bitterness tinged her nose, and she internally cursed her weakness.

She knew he was manipulating her to feel touched, yet she still walked right into the trap.

She knew whatever he did was to get what he wanted, but it pained her to know he was hurt for her sake—hurts she shouldn’t have had to bear.

She had never been cold-hearted; she could see through his emotional manipulations, but couldn’t help but appreciate what he did for her.

At this moment, she came to a realization: no matter how much he schemed, his dedication to her was genuine.

Little Niangao was curious about this new stranger, always sneakily glancing at Shen Chi, but whenever Shen Chi looked back, he would immediately hide in Lin Xiaoguai’s arms, displaying a rare shyness.

Lin Xiaoguai had complicated emotions and didn’t notice her son’s behavior.

Shen Chi, however, felt a soft warmth in his heart, a sensation he had never felt before, looking at them feeling somehow complete.

Once they returned home, seeing Shen Chi, the family was overjoyed.

Luo Yufang, wiping her tears, said, “I finally feel at ease.

You can’t scare Grandma like that again.”

Seizing the opportunity, Shen Chi lifted his son who had crawled by his feet, supporting him on his legs, and tirelessly repeated, “Son, I’m your dad.” freewebnσvel.cøm

Little Niangao protested loudly, reaching out for Lin Xiaoguai to save him.

Lin Xiaoguai sighed and gently touched his head, “Little Niangao, be good, this is your dad.”

Little Niangao didn’t understand.

Shen Chi, however, smiled, “Little Niangao?

Is that his nickname?”

“Yes, his formal name is Shen Yinian,” Shen Xiu, who had just brought out some tea, replied.

Shen Chi raised an eyebrow, slightly hesitant, “Was it Grandpa who picked this name?” Did his grandpa really have such taste?

Surely it wasn’t his dad?

After a second of silence, Shen Xiu glanced at Lin Xiaoguai, “My sister-in-law picked it.”

Shen Chi was startled and looked up at Lin Xiaoguai.

She raised an eyebrow, “What’s wrong, you don’t like the name?”

“No, it’s a great name.” Shen Chi actually had no complaints; after all, he was the one at fault originally.

Wanwan was alone during childbirth, and it was unfathomable for him to argue against her naming their son.

Yet now he felt somewhat amused; his little wife’s expression was too interesting, trying hard to remain composed and justified, her gaze betraying guilt, yet filled with a provocative challenge.

He couldn’t resist; he reached out and rubbed the top of her head, ready to speak, but then met Wanwan’s glaring eyes, their lustrous depths almost intoxicating him.

He realized within less than a year, Wanwan seemed to have grown prettier.

Previously still somewhat rustic which any countryside girl might possess, her serene demeanor and graceful smile, although striking, had felt insufficient to him compared to many city girls he had met.

But now, the lady before him…

no, she could now surely be called a woman, was like an exquisite gem dusted clean, radiantly tender and yet so breathtakingly beautiful.

Men are creatures of the senses, Shen Chi discovered somewhat reluctantly, that this woman seemed to have tightened her hold on his heartstrings even more.

He even felt an impulse to hide her away from prying eyes.

Holding his forehead, Shen Chi had an ominous premonition of spending the rest of his life captivated by this woman.

However, the smile on his lips was uncontrollably surfacing.