Addicted to Love, Mr. Fu’s Newly Married Wife

Chapter 1285 Reward

Looking at Lu Feng wolfing down the food, Xiao Mei couldn't help but be slightly startled, with a hint of surprise and concern in her eyes.

Lu Feng was seen stuffing food into his mouth in big mouthfuls, as if he had been hungry for a long time, totally disregarding his image.

His cheeks were bulging and he chewed very quickly, which made people feel both funny and sympathetic.

A gentle ripple involuntarily arose in Xiaomei's heart.

The ripples spread gently like a spring breeze across the calm lake.

She looked at Lu Feng's miserable eating manner, and the sympathy in her heart fell like spring rain.

This emotion did not come out of the blue, but grew quietly without her noticing and gradually occupied her entire heart.

She opened her red lips slightly, and with a bit of understanding and resonance in her voice, she slowly said: "How can I not know your suffering? When I was hospitalized, I was so weak that I had difficulty getting out of bed. I could only lie in bed every day, hoping that someone would bring me some delicious meals. But the reality was cruel. For several days, the doctor only allowed me to eat the bland white rice porridge that I could think of. Every mouthful of porridge made me feel like chewing wax and was difficult to swallow. At that time, I was really devastated!"

Having said this, Xiaomei paused for a moment, as if she was recalling that painful experience.

Then, a happy smile appeared on her face, and she continued, "However, fortunately, my grandma felt sorry for me. One night, when everyone was asleep, grandma quietly came to the hospital with a thermos bucket in her hand. When I opened the lid, I saw a steaming, fragrant pig's trotter inside! At that moment, I couldn't believe my eyes."

"The pig's trotters were stewed until soft and tasty, melting in your mouth, fat but not greasy. When you take a bite, the full collagen and rich aroma instantly fill your mouth. Hehe, even now when I think about it, I still feel that the taste is so delicious!"

Lu Feng's originally graceful and natural movements suddenly paused slightly as if a pause button had been pressed.

An indescribable complex emotion flashed across his eyes, which were as deep as a pool. It was as if a stone was thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples to appear instantly.

He slowly put down the cutlery in his hand and swallowed the unchewed food in his mouth with difficulty.

Every swallow seemed so difficult, as if there was a huge rock stuck in my throat.

His voice was choked with sobs that were barely noticeable. He said in a low and slightly trembling voice, "You... are so lucky to have such a grandmother who loves you so much."

This simple sentence contains endless emotions.

There is both envy for Xiaomei, as if he is imagining how great it would be if he could also enjoy such warm family affection; at the same time, there is also the deeply hidden, extreme desire for family affection. That desire is like a burning flame, and although it is suppressed as much as possible, it still emanates through the gaps in his words.

However, after hearing these words, Xiaomei, who was sitting opposite, did not think too much about them.

In her simple world, this rich young man who looked bright and handsome had been living an enviable life, so she just regarded the vulnerability revealed by Lu Feng at this moment as an accidental moment, thinking that it was just an unknown side of him that he occasionally showed.

In Xiaomei's innocent eyes, children like Lu Feng who come from wealthy families should always have a life full of sweetness and laughter, without any worries or sorrows.

After all, material abundance often leads people to mistakenly believe that they are equally spiritually fulfilled and satisfied.

A warm smile appeared on her lips, and she said casually: "Hey, let me tell you! Can you eat a little slower? Don't be so anxious! Look at the way you are wolfing down the food, as if someone is snatching it from you. Don't worry, I'm not in a hurry and I won't leave in a hurry. So, just enjoy this delicious meal peacefully and slowly."

"And, I'll help you keep an eye on things here. If a doctor comes to check on you or make an inspection, I promise to notify you immediately. That way, you can quickly hide what you're eating so that you won't be discovered and criticized by the doctor."

Lu Feng gave a thumbs up, "Smart."

"Hehe," Xiaomei smiled, with a hint of pride.

"These foods are all cooked by me myself! Although I didn't add too many complicated seasonings, it's still my intention. The taste may not be as good as that of the restaurant, but it is lighter. But I hope you can eat some of it."

As she spoke, Xiaomei stood up gently, glanced at Lu Feng tenderly, then slowly turned around and walked towards the door of the ward.

Her figure lengthened in the afterglow of the setting sun, appearing exceptionally gentle and determined.

Inside the ward, Lu Feng continued to concentrate on the food in his hands, but his chewing movements seemed to be a little slower, and his eyes showed a little more contemplation and emotion.

Outside the window, the breeze blows and the leaves rustle, as if they are also singing softly for this unexpected warmth.

He often stared at those harmonious and happy families, his heart full of envy.

Although their living conditions may be a little difficult and their living environment may be a little simple, it can be clearly felt from the happy and cheerful atmosphere of the family that everyone's heart is filled with real joy.

This kind of happiness that comes from deep within his heart makes him yearn for it very much.

Lu Feng is particularly fond of the meals cooked by Xiaomei. Those seemingly ordinary dishes contain a unique taste of home.

Every dish is so familiar and homely, just like a loving meal that my mother once prepared carefully.

Every time he tastes it, Lu Feng will immerse himself in it and feel the warmth and care.

On this day, Lu Feng, as usual, enjoyed the delicious food that Xiaomei prepared specially for him with great satisfaction.

When he swallowed the last bite of food, the feeling of satisfaction was simply indescribable.

He gently put down his chopsticks with a happy smile on his lips.

Then he reached out and picked up the mobile phone beside him, and his slender fingertips danced quickly on the screen like a nimble dancer.

After a while, a concise yet affectionate message was sent.

Although this message is short and consists of only a few words, there seems to be a subtle warmth between the lines.

It is like a light butterfly, fluttering through the virtual cyberspace, and finally landing steadily in Xiaomei's heart.

Xiaomei, who was taking a walk, heard the notification ring of her cell phone and hurried into the house.

She was seen quickly and carefully packing up the things called "criminal tools" - the various delicacies that she had secretly prepared for Lu Feng without telling anyone else.

She knew clearly that the doctors here all had extremely keen sense of smell, which was no less sensitive than that of a well-trained hunting dog.

As long as you are a little careless, these "contraband" will be exposed in an instant.

Therefore, when Xiaomei was tidying up, there was always a hint of nervousness and vigilance in her eyes.

However, at the same time, behind that nervous expression, there was also a faint flicker of genuine satisfaction from being able to let Lu Feng enjoy this brief moment of joy.

Lu Feng raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, and his gentle and magnetic voice rang out just right, like a breeze blowing, instantly breaking the original quiet atmosphere in the ward.

He said softly, "Xiao Mei, the doctor just came to check on me and told me that I'm almost recovered and can go home. I plan to go back to the capital, so starting tomorrow, you don't have to come to the hospital to take care of me. I'm really grateful to you for taking care of me during this time. The food you cook is delicious. You can open a restaurant with it."

Hearing this, Xiaomei's face was first shocked and surprised, but soon returned to normal. She stretched out her hand and gently scratched her head, a little shyly responding:

"Oh, so that's how it is! Well, congratulations. When you go back, take care of your body and stop eating those life-threatening foods. After all, your body is the capital of revolution. If your body is broken, nothing else can be done."

Lu Feng: "Thank you." It has been a long time since anyone cared about his health.

"Reward..." Lu Feng said slowly.

Hearing these two words, Xiaomei quickly waved her hands and said, "Oh, it's really okay! At that time, when Weiwei and the others said that you had no one to take care of you and needed help, and asked me to come and take care of you, I agreed without even thinking about it. I didn't even bother to find out the details of how they discussed this matter with you. For me, being able to help a friend is the most important thing."

She paused, then added with a smile, "Besides, the amount of money doesn't matter. As long as I can really help you and make you satisfied, that's enough! But as for the reward, if I firmly refuse to accept it, I'm afraid you will feel bad and uncomfortable. In this case, um... Actually, just give me a little bit as you see fit, it doesn't have to be too much."

However, Lu Feng responded firmly: "That won't do." His eyes were firm and serious.

Xiaomei smiled and explained, "Oh, don't be so serious. We are all friends. To be honest, taking care of you is not a particularly difficult or tiring thing for me. What I do every day is just some daily chores. It's really easy. You are not a nagging person, so the amount of compensation is entirely up to you!"

After saying this, she still had that warm, sunny smile on her face.

The corners of Lu Feng's mouth rose slightly, outlining a faint smile.

That smile was like a gentle spring breeze, soft and warm, yet it also contained a subtle indifference and unrestrainedness.

It seemed as if nothing in the world could cause much waves in his heart.

He just raised his hand gracefully and nodded gently towards the other party, indicating that he had made his own decision on the matter.

Then, he calmly took out his mobile phone from his pocket, and his slender fingers slid and tapped the screen flexibly. The series of movements were as natural and smooth as flowing water.

After completing the transfer, Lu Feng turned his phone screen to Xiao Mei, his eyes gentle and firm, and said softly: "I know what's going on. Although they didn't take the initiative to talk to me about the issue of compensation, in my opinion, everyone's efforts should be rewarded accordingly, and the value of everything you have done far exceeds the scope of what money can measure, so I will give you the corresponding remuneration according to my judgment, because this is entirely the income from your labor. After all, I am also a businessman."

After saying this, he once again showed his signature indifferent smile, as if conveying a sense of trust and affirmation to Xiaomei.

"It's in the account, take it!"

Lu Feng said with a smile.

His tone was relaxed and casual, but there was a hint of determination in his eyes.

Hearing this, Xiaomei was slightly stunned, then nodded.

She slowly took out her mobile phone from her pocket, slid her finger across the screen, unlocked it and opened the payment page.

When she saw the string of numbers, she was stunned, her eyes widened, as if she couldn't believe what she saw.

After a long while, Xiaomei slowly opened her mouth into an "O" shape and stammered:

"Lu... Mr. Lu, why... why did you transfer so much money to me? I... I just took care of you for a few days, I really don't need so much! This... This is almost as much as my monthly salary! And Xiaoxiao and the others also pay me a salary."

There was a hint of disbelief in her tone, and her eyes were sparkling with surprise and gratitude.

At this moment, she seemed to see Lu Feng's sincere and kind heart, and also felt the warmth and care from a stranger.

"Mr. Lu...really, this is too much."

Xiaomei held the phone tightly in both hands, her eyes full of hesitation and disbelief, as if the string of numbers weighed a thousand pounds.

Seeing this, Lu Feng smiled gently, his eyes revealing an unquestionable firmness:

"Take it, Xiaomei, you deserve it. Also, please don't call me Mr. Lu anymore. Just call me Lu Feng like Xiaoxiao and the others. It sounds more intimate and comfortable this way."

Xiaomei was slightly startled when she heard this, and then nodded.

Before this, she had always held prejudices and stereotypes against rich kids like Lu Feng.

In her mind, those who were born with a silver spoon in their mouths must be arrogant and unapproachable.

Their tempers must be capricious, eccentric and cunning, which is intimidating to people, let alone serve them.

After all, all the so-called rich people she had come into contact with in her limited past experience were arrogant and had eyes full of arrogance and disdain.

That superior attitude and the way of keeping a distance from others seemed to declare his unique and noble status to everyone around him.

However, what she never expected was that after just a few days of getting along, she was surprised to find that Lu Feng had completely overturned all her previous perceptions.

It turned out that he was such an easy-going and friendly person, without any of the arrogance and arrogance that rich young men often have.

Whether he is dealing with friends around him or ordinary staff, he is always so polite and amiable, and his face is always filled with a sincere and warm smile.

It was such an unexpected discovery, like a spring breeze that gently brushed across her heart, silently melting the wall of defense that had been erected deep in her heart.

Unconsciously, the distance between the two people was gradually shortened...

"Well... okay, Lu Feng, it really doesn't sound strange to call you that."

Xiaomei finally smiled with relief, her tone containing a hint of relief and joy.

"Well, take the money." Lu Feng said.

She nodded, took the money, and carefully put the phone back into her pocket. A warm feeling surged in her heart, which was a sincere gratitude and recognition for Lu Feng.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the ward became particularly warm and harmonious.

Outside the window, the sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled shadows, as if silently witnessing this sincere friendship.