The Soft-Hearted Wife of Mr. Big Shot-Chapter 236: We’ll Never Be Apart

After the soup in the pot boiled, Holly Sawyer put the skewers into the pot, and the rich aroma spread through the air.

"Actually, I think eating hotpot skewers is more atmospheric in a restaurant."

Holly propped her chin and looked at Leo Grant, softly saying in a gentle voice.

Sometimes eating at a restaurant truly feels better, with the atmosphere enhanced by the decor and the crowd.

Every shop’s flavor is uniquely distinct and full of charm.

Holly quite liked this skewer restaurant, which has been open for decades. Times change, and so does the decor bit by bit, but the taste remains the same.

The exclusive taste within memories.

Why are century-old establishments so popular?

Because they always preserve the original flavor, the taste that can mean childhood or someone’s youth to many.

Childhood and youth are worth reminiscing about, which is why they are so popular.

"Yes, I think so too."

Leo responded lightly, agreeing with the notion.

Sometimes, that atmosphere is hard to recreate at home, Leo understood this feeling too.

"Brother, let’s cook at home tomorrow, shall we?"

Holly said gently while eating, her voice soft and sticky.

On New Year’s Eve, cooking at home truly feels more like the essence of the holiday.

Both she and Leo could cook, so they could work together.

Leo didn’t want her to cook, but he couldn’t forbid her from cooking forever; she would still occasionally do it.

She was usually a bit lazy and didn’t cook often.

Doing it once or twice occasionally keeps it fresh and interesting.

"Alright, we can."

Leo hesitated for a moment and eventually agreed.

After all, it’s New Year’s, granting Holly’s wish would make the young lady happy.

"New Year’s Eve should be lively. Let’s go to the night market after eating skewers and buy some things to create an atmosphere."

Holly’s eyes turned round, she said seriously, her tone extremely earnest.

She liked playing and hanging out with familiar people, especially during holidays and festivals.

"Okay, we’ll do as Holly says."

Leo nodded in agreement with Holly’s statement.

This was their first New Year together; he hoped it would be joyful and memorable.

In the future, he would spend every year with Holly, giving her the best.

After they had their fill, Holly rubbed her rounded belly and walked out of the skewer shop into the bustling street.

As the New Year approached, many people were on holiday, and the streets became crowded.

Young people tended to sleep late during the day, so the night market was the liveliest. When the lights glittered, people slowly emerged from their nests.

Heading to the night market.

The night market was indeed much livelier than during the day.

"So many people!"

Holly held Leo’s hand as they walked through the crowd, marveling while her lips subtly curved into a gentle smile.

"Hold my hand tightly, don’t get separated."

Leo’s smile was also tender; he used his free hand to adjust Holly’s hat, speaking softly.

Amidst the crowd, Holly and Leo stayed closely together, both wearing smiles.

"Alright, we won’t get separated."

Holly nodded, speaking softly.

She and Leo would never be separated, never. Their held hands would remain intertwined, no matter what.

A song lyric goes like this: Some people walk and eventually drift apart.

But she and Leo wouldn’t drift apart; as they walked, their hearts grew closer.

The street was full of young couples being close and affectionate.

"Brother, buy a flower for sister."

A little girl, holding a bouquet, wandered through the crowd, paused before Holly and Leo, looking up at Leo earnestly, her eyes filled with hope.

The little girl’s eyes sparkled like stars, exceptionally bright.

"Sure."

Leo bought a red rose from the little girl, pulling out a hundred yuan bill from his pocket and handing it to her.

Looking into the little girl’s eyes reminded him of Holly, and her innocent sparkle was the same as Holly’s.

"Brother, I don’t have enough change."

The little girl held the bill, her brows furrowed in worry, a serious expression on her small face.

She didn’t have enough spare change.

The red rose was ten yuan each, and she only had fifty yuan in spare change, no extra bills to give to Leo.

"No need for change, you keep it."

Holly held a red rose, speaking softly, her tone gentle.

"No."

The little girl firmly refused, stubbornly unyielding.

Change the right amount, not more nor less, that’s the principle.

"Mom said, don’t take advantage of small profits. If it’s not yours, leave it be, change the right amount or don’t change anything."

The little girl’s face held stubbornness; she had her principles.

Her mom taught her not to take little advantages, not to exploit friends, always to be sincere...

So much, and she certainly listened.

"The little girl is very sensible."

Holly chuckled; the little girl looked adorable, seriously cute. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"You see, how about this: how much change do you have? Give it to me, and I’ll buy a few more bouquets, okay?"

Holly leaned down slightly, speaking softly, her voice gentle.

The little girl was really sincere, instantly likable from the heart.

"Well...okay."

The little girl bit her lip, pondered for a moment, then gently nodded in agreement.

She just knew not to ask for more, following her mom’s advice.

The little girl handed Holly four roses and gave fifty yuan in change, her face beaming with smiles.

"Goodbye, brother and sister."

"I wish you a long-lasting love, growing old together."

After speaking, the little girl dashed away, her running posture adorably cute.

"This little girl is well-raised; her parents must be well-mannered to raise a young girl like her."

Watching the girl’s retreating figure, Holly remarked.

Nowadays, some children are spoiled at home, pure little tyrants, none had her awareness.

"Our future children will be even better than her."

Leo held Holly’s hand tightly, speaking softly, in a gentle tone.

Holly looked up at Leo.

"My little Holly must’ve been cuter than her in childhood, uniquely similar in some ways."

Leo turned his head to look at Holly, speaking slowly.