ON THE SIDE

"I brought oreo cheesecake.  It used to be your favorite.  Is it still?" Xue Minhe joined his wife at the balcony on the second floor of the Xue Mansion.  A maid followed him behind, serving the oreo cheesecake he had been talking about.

"Yes, it is still my favorite.  Hehe.  Oh, how thoughtful of you." Teng Man Rui retorted from her rocking chair.  She had been knitting some cute baby clothes – some socks and overalls.  "But, the doctor said I should refrain from eating sweets, remember?"

"Don't worry, it's sugar-free.  There's a natural sweetener in it that's healthier and safer."

"Oh, really?  Wow, you really thought it through, huh?  I'm impressed."

Returning the lady's smiles, he humbly shrugged off the praise.  "It's nothing to be impressed about.  Here.  I figure you must be bored staying inside the house all day.  I just thought of something that would make your day.  Did it?"

"Hmm?"

"Did it make your day?  The oreo cheesecake."