You helped him have a baby, what do you regret about the divorce? Chapter 109

Liu Jiajia turned her head to look at him, the streetlights outlining a soft silhouette on his profile. “Mm, I’m quite happy.” The corners of her mouth curved into a beautiful arc, “Especially that dress, I really like it.”

“Glad you like it,” Lin Gengjin’s voice was tinged with a smile.

Back home, as soon as they entered, the aroma of food wafted over them. Lin’s father was just carrying out the last dish from the kitchen, and Lin’s mother, wearing an apron, greeted them with a smile, “You’re back? Hurry and wash your hands, dinner’s ready.”

The dining table was already filled with home-cooked dishes, appealing in color, aroma, and taste. The braised pork was glistening with oil, the steamed fish was tender and delicious, and there was a plate of vibrant green stir-fried seasonal vegetables, looking incredibly appetizing.

“Dad, Mom, thank you for your hard work.” Liu Jiajia put down her bag and greeted them obediently.

“Not at all, not at all. Jiajia is here, so making a few more dishes is only right.” Lin’s mother enthusiastically pulled her to sit at the dining table, “Quickly try Auntie’s cooking and see if it suits your taste.”

Lin Gengjin also changed his shoes and walked over, asking his father, “Dad, was there anything today?”

“What could there be? It’s just that your Uncle Zhang’s water pipe was leaking a bit, so I went to help him take a look. A minor issue.” Lin’s father waved his hand, signaling him to sit down and eat.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was very warm. Lin’s father didn’t talk much, but he would occasionally pick up food for Liu Jiajia. Lin’s mother, on the other hand, was exceptionally talkative, asking Liu Jiajia many questions about her family and work, her words full of concern.

Liu Jiajia answered each question, and Lin Gengjin occasionally interjected a few words, mostly listening to them chat with a smile.

After dinner, Lin’s mother insisted on clearing the dishes, telling Liu Jiajia to rest. Unable to refuse, Liu Jiajia thanked her, took her change of clothes and the bag containing her new clothes, and went to take a shower first.

The hot water washed away the day’s fatigue and made her feel more relaxed. She changed into clean loungewear, then took out the light blue dress from the bag.

Under the light, the dress’s color appeared even softer, and the fabric had a subtle, almost imperceptible sheen. She held it up to the mirror, then put it on.

Stepping out of the bathroom, Lin’s father and mother were sitting in the living room watching TV, while Lin Gengjin was on the balcony talking on the phone, his voice very low.

Liu Jiajia walked into the living room, a hint of shyness in her voice, “Uncle, Auntie, do you think… this dress looks good?”

Lin’s mother turned her head at the sound, her eyes lighting up when she saw the refreshed Liu Jiajia. The TV volume seemed to lower significantly. “Oh, it’s beautiful! Truly beautiful!”

She stood up, took Liu Jiajia’s hand, and examined her up and down carefully, “This color complements your skin tone, and the style is elegant. It’s really good!”

Lin’s father also nodded, a approving smile on his face, “Mm, it looks quite energetic, beautiful.”

Receiving their affirmation, Liu Jiajia felt a sweet warmth in her heart, and her cheeks flushed. She then took out the white cotton-linen shirt and denim blue skirt from the bag, holding them up and asking, “What about this set? How does this set look?”

“This set is also good, it looks fresh and vibrant,” Lin’s mother said with a smile, “Jiajia, you have a good figure, you look good in anything.”

Liu Jiajia was a little embarrassed by the praise. She pursed her lips and whispered, “This… this was bought for me by Gengjin today.”

Upon hearing this, Lin’s mother was first stunned, then her smile deepened. She glanced at Lin Gengjin, who was still on the phone on the balcony, her tone carrying a hint of relief and a touch of teasing:

“Oh? Gengjin bought it?” She deliberately raised her voice, “Mm, not bad. He’s finally showing some sense. After staying at home for so long, he finally did something worthwhile!”

Lin Gengjin on the balcony seemed to have heard. The voice on the other end of the phone abruptly stopped. He turned his head, his expression a mix of helplessness and amusement. He opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately just rubbed his nose and continued explaining something to the person on the phone.

Liu Jiajia looked at his expression and couldn’t help but let out a giggle. Lin’s father and mother exchanged smiles. The atmosphere in the living room became even more relaxed and pleasant because of this small interlude.

“This child, he’s just slow to catch on,” Lin’s mother said earnestly, holding Liu Jiajia’s hand, “Normally, when I ask him to buy himself clothes, he drags his feet, but this time he knew to buy for you. It seems you have quite a bit of influence, Jiajia.”

“Auntie, please don’t say that. He… he’s quite good too,” Liu Jiajia whispered in defense, her cheeks growing even hotter.

“Good? He’s a blockhead,” Lin’s mother grumbled, but her eyes were full of smiles. She patted Liu Jiajia’s hand, “However, his taste is pretty good. Both sets of clothes he chose suit you very well.”

Liu Jiajia lowered her head, looking at the dress she was wearing, her fingers gently touching the hem of the skirt. Her heart felt as if it was filled with something warm and soft.

She remembered Lin Gengjin’s serious look while choosing clothes in the store, his natural movements and gentle tone when paying, and his words, “If it makes you happy, it’s worth it.”

This man always seemed to bring her unexpected touches inadvertently.

Lin Gengjin finished his call and walked in from the balcony. Seeing Liu Jiajia still wearing the new dress and Lin’s mother beaming, he knew he had definitely been “talked about” again.

He shook his head helplessly, walked over to Liu Jiajia, his voice carrying a subtle tenderness, “It fits very well.”

“Mm,” Liu Jiajia softly acknowledged, looking up at him, her eyes sparkling with tiny glints of light.

“Mom, how can I be so useless?” Lin Gengjin protested to his mother.

“You’re not useless?” Lin’s mother glared at him, “If you were half as sensible as Jiajia, your dad and I would be burning incense to the heavens.”

Lin Gengjin rubbed his nose, deciding not to argue with his mother on this topic. He turned to Liu Jiajia and said, “It’s getting late. Get some rest. Aren’t you going to visit the town tomorrow?”

“Mm, okay.” Liu Jiajia nodded.

Lin’s mother also said, “Yes, yes, Jiajia, get some rest early. Tomorrow, let Gengjin take you around. Although our small place can’t compare to big cities, there are still many fun places.”

“Thank you, Auntie.”

Liu Jiajia changed back into her loungewear and carefully folded the new clothes into the bag. Lying in bed, she remained sleepless for a long time.

The moonlight outside the window streamed through the curtains, casting a hazy glow on the floor. She turned on her side, looking at the moonlight, and scenes from today involuntarily surfaced in her mind.

From the slightly awkward interactions in the morning, to the harmonious cooking and shopping for groceries, to the unexpected surprise at the clothing store in the evening, and now the warmth filling the room.

The relationship between her and Lin Gengjin seemed to have undergone some subtle changes without her realizing it.

She turned over, a faint smile on her lips, and slowly drifted into dreamland. In her dream, a light blue skirt seemed to sway gently, and someone was looking at her gently from not far away.

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On the other side, Zhao Ziyu and Zhao’s mother left Su Xinyue’s house fuming. Back home, Zhao’s mother inevitably grumbled a few more times about Su Xinyue. Zhao Ziyu, annoyed, gave a few perfunctory responses and then returned to his room to sleep.