Making Dumplings

Under the watchful gaze of Gu Zi, Su Shen walked over to her, his face cold as he moved the young boy who had been clinging to her aside. He took a seat next to Gu Zi, handing her a small box. "I bought this for you, take a look," he said.

Gu Zi looked at the delicate box in surprise. With the arrival of winter, the pig farm had become busier, and Su Shen's return home was often delayed. But today, not only had he returned early, he had also brought a gift, a rarity indeed.

She opened the box to find a gleaming gold bracelet. Looking up at Su Shen, she was struck by the simplicity of his expression of love - another gold bracelet! 

Gu Zi was reminded of the first gift she had received from him, also a gold bracelet, given after she had helped him deal with a swine fever outbreak. It felt as though it had happened just yesterday, but they were already married now.