Since the two had already fallen out, Fan Cuiying squeezed past Shen Lu into the room and said to the twins.
"Xiao Ze, Xiao Yu, come to Auntie's house. Auntie will make you steamed buns with chives and eggs."
After speaking, she realized that the two little fellows were each holding a steamed bun in their hands, eating with gusto.
She could smell the buns and her mouth began to water.
Although her family was well-off, that old woman guarded her so closely that she hadn't seen any minced meat for months.
Shen Lu actually made all-meat steamed buns, how much would that cost? Was she crazy!
The two little fellows saw that it was Fan Cuiying and their eyes relaxed a little.
Before, it was always Auntie who brought them food.
Although Auntie always said strange things, seeing Auntie meant they wouldn't go hungry.
Fan Cuiying quickly walked up to the two children, bent down, and said softly with a gentle expression.
"Auntie won't hit or scold you, nor will she physically punish you by making you stand outside."
Fan Cuiying's voice was full of temptation.
Shen Lu couldn't help but sigh. Fan Cuiying indeed had some skills; her words always hit the most helpless spot in people's hearts.
This was also why the Original Owner had always obeyed her mother-in-law's family.
Unfortunately, Fan Cuiying was too eager for success. Her gaunt face was sharp and mean, and her ferocious expression made Gu Xingyu a little scared, causing him to hide behind.
Fan Cuiying's smile froze. This was the first time the two children had resisted her so much.
Fan Cuiying lowered her head, her expression unclear.
It seemed she had to speed things up. Otherwise, the closer the two children got to Shen Lu, the harder it would be to transfer them.
After all, these two little ones had more ideas than anyone.
"It was Auntie's abruptness. Auntie will visit you again later," Fan Cuiying said, stuffing the cloth bag in her hand into Shen Lu's arms and leaving quickly.
Shen Lu had been observing from not far away.
She had deliberately let Fan Cuiying in just now. She was now wholeheartedly trying to change the shadow the Original Owner had cast on the two children, wanting to manage the home meticulously and live a prosperous life.
But this also depended on the attitude of the two little ones.
If the twins were too resistant to her, she wouldn't force it.
The two children were with their paternal grandmother, so they wouldn't suffer too much. In that case, she would respect the children's wishes.
But just now, Shen Lu knew the twins' choice. Even a very slight action was a great affirmation to Shen Lu.
Everything she had done yesterday and today had not been in vain.
Although she couldn't win over the children quickly, at least they were no longer as resistant to her as before.
Shen Lu was in a good mood. She counted the money and put it away, even her movements were lighter while washing dishes.
Shen Lu only ate a small bowl of steamed egg custard for dinner. After eating, she went to the small courtyard to exercise.
Shen Lu had also learned a lot of professional knowledge about sports in modern times.
The Original Owner had a great physique, but she was too fat. After losing weight and then shaping up, her figure would surely captivate many.
Occasionally, passersby would linger their gaze on Shen Lu, but Shen Lu paid no mind to their stares.
When sleeping at night, Shen Lu worried about scaring the two children. After settling them in the bedroom, she turned to sleep in the study next door.
Gu Xingze stared at Shen Lu's retreating back. The bandage on the back of her head was conspicuous.
Gu Xingze looked at Gu Xingyu with a questioning gaze.
Gu Xingyu touched the back of his head somewhat uncomfortably and explained.
"I thought that bad woman was going to hurt you, so I pushed her..."
Gu Xingze pursed his small lips, got out of bed, and walked towards the living room...
Shen Lu arrived at the study and looked at the thin folding bed, then at her own large body.
Obviously, the folding bed was a bit too small for her, but Shen Lu didn't mind much.
She had done a lot today and was very tired, so tired that she could fall asleep anywhere easily.
Just as she lay down on the bed and prepared to rest, the door was opened from the outside.
Shen Lu sat up alertly.
Only then did she see a small figure standing at her door, silhouetted against the light.
Shen Lu asked in confusion.
"Xiao Ze?"
Gu Xingze walked into the room carrying a heavy box in his hand.
Shen Lu then saw clearly that it was a medical kit in his hand.
Gu Xingze pointed at her, then pointed at the back of her head.
Shen Lu immediately understood his meaning: he wanted to apply medicine to her.
Shen Lu showed a gentle smile, and a warm current flowed through her heart.
In the two days since she had transmigrated, her heart had always been unsettled.
The Original Owner, under the mental control of her mother-in-law's family, had done too many things that wronged the twins.
Although she had hundreds of identities, she had never been a mother.
She didn't know if she was doing the right thing or what children needed.
Too many uncertainties made her like duckweed in the rain.
But her heart felt a sense of belonging at this moment.
Shen Lu knew Gu Xingze didn't talk much, so she moved a small stool and sat facing away from him.
Shen Lu felt Gu Xingze gently lift the bandage on her head.
Then, a cool liquid was applied to her head, disinfecting it. Finally, with skilled movements, he bandaged the wound.
The entire process was so gentle that she didn't feel the slightest bit of pain.
Shen Lu turned her head and saw Xiao Ran'er pursing his small lips, diligently packing up the first-aid kit.
Shen Lu said earnestly, "Thank you, Xiao Ze."
Gu Xingze's pursed lips relaxed slightly.
"Does Xiao Ze often bandage Dad?"
Gu Xingze nodded.
"Mom is fine. Go to sleep quickly. Mom will make you delicious food tomorrow."
Gu Xingze picked up the first-aid kit and turned to leave.
Shen Lu looked towards the doorway, a small dark shadow flashed by, and she let out a soft laugh.
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