The Soft-Hearted Wife of Mr. Big Shot-Chapter 188: The Best New Year’s Gift

December passed by quietly and steadily, and in the blink of an eye, January and New Year’s Day arrived as expected.

January’s weather is even colder than December’s, and Holly is even less inclined to go out, spending nearly the whole day at home.

Living room, bedroom, study, kitchen—these few spaces she moves between, she doesn’t even want to step out the door.

Say she doesn’t like winter, but she actually quite likes it; say she likes winter, yet she doesn’t want to go out—it must be a very conflicted feeling.

Leo went out to buy a bowl of wontons for Holly, and when he came in, he brought a chill with him.

"Such a little lazy bug."

Leo put the wontons in front of Holly and spoke slowly.

Keeping a certain distance from Holly, not too close nor too far, for fear of the cold air on him touching Holly.

"As they say, lazy people have lazy fortunes."

Holly yawned, a hint of laughter in her eyes.

Sometimes being a bit lazy is good, because often there’s always a diligent person by the side of someone lazy.

Like her, lazy as she is, she met Leo, who takes care of everything for her.

"It’s a foolish fortune."

As the chill dissipated, Leo gently rubbed Holly’s head, his voice carrying affection and tenderness.

Fools have foolish fortunes.

A silly little girl.

"Nonsense."

Holly pouted in dissatisfaction, speaking somewhat unhappily.

She’s clearly very smart, where is she foolish?

"You must be starving, hurry and eat breakfast."

Leo urged her, Holly wanted wontons for breakfast, so he went out to buy them for her.

The little girl lies in warmth at home, watching TV or doing other things.

Holly ate the wontons with big bites, it’s been a while since she last had them, they really taste so good.

The wonton shop downstairs has quite a history, been around for a while, society keeps changing but the taste of wontons remains the same, even the price hasn’t gone up.

What’s being sold is nostalgia, not wontons, that’s how many people evaluate it.

"Eat slower, don’t choke."

Watching Holly, Leo gently shook his head, the little girl is only enthusiastic when it comes to food, lazy about everything else. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Holly nodded.

"Brother, it’s so cold in January, how did you manage to survive being born in such cold?"

Holly half-joked, looking up at Leo with curiosity in her eyes.

Wow, January really is very cold.

"Silly."

Leo lightly tapped Holly’s head.

"Only you’re afraid of the cold."

Then, he said affectionately.

There are many people afraid of the cold in the world, but there are also those unafraid, the little girl belongs to those extremely afraid of cold.

"It really is cold."

Holly yawned.

"How did Holly spend winters in the past, hmm?"

Leo looked intently at Holly, slowly asking.

The little girl is extremely afraid of the cold, as soon as winter comes she just wants to curl up and not move, the whole winter she doesn’t feel like moving.

Leo suddenly became curious how Holly used to get through winters.

"Without working, money still comes in, as long as there’s money, nothing can’t be done."

"Honestly, I also rarely went out in winter in the past, occasionally going out, mostly staying active indoors."

Holly blinked, speaking earnestly, her eyes full of seriousness.

Yes, winter is her most lazy time, staying still if possible, money can make everything happen, nothing that can’t be done.

She has many properties, when winter comes, she’d choose a place closest to the food street, there’s lots of food downstairs, either go down to eat, have the staff deliver, or order takeout.

I can cook, sometimes I do it myself, but in winter the cooking frequency is low, because the water is cold.

"In the future, if you want to eat something, tell me, I’m here."

Leo gently rubbed Holly’s head, his voice especially warm and gentle.

In the past, he wasn’t by Holly’s side, but in the future, he’ll always stay beside her.

"Got it."

Holly smiled sweetly, in a playful tone.

Meeting Leo, she really became the kind of "giant baby," really being able to have clothes handed over and food served.

"By the way, let’s have dumplings, sticky rice cakes, and fish tonight."

Holly suddenly thought of something, looking up at Leo as she spoke.

Today is New Year’s Day, she spent the entire day curled up on the couch in the living room, hasn’t gone out, doesn’t know if there’s any New Year’s ambiance on the streets.

"Sure, it’s a celebration, we’ll do as you say."

Leo nodded in agreement.

"But Noah and Nathaniel are coming over for dinner, tonight I’ll have the hotel send the food over."

Leo then changed the subject.

Mrs. Hayes went back to Arkenfall a few days ago, but some things arose, so she went home first, she’ll come back here after New Year’s.

"Okay, I’ll invite Cecilia to join us for dinner too."

Holly nodded in agreement.

Cecilia Bennett is stubborn, before going abroad she had a falling out with her family, vexation hasn’t subsided, it’s impossible for her to go home for the holidays.

The two reached an agreement; it’s a celebration, so it should be lively, if it’s just the two of them it would be too quiet.

"I always feel New Year’s doesn’t have as much vibe as Christmas."

Holly walked to the window, looking at the bustling streets, she sighed.

The Christmas vibe is really strong, compared to it, New Year’s comes off as inferior a bit.

Leo just smiled without saying anything.

That’s indeed how it is.

Though the streets have some New Year’s vibe, it’s not overwhelming.

"After New Year’s, your birthday really isn’t far away, brother."

Holly blinked, eyes twinkling with laughter.

Leo’s birthday is the seventh of January, after New Year’s it’s about time.

Leo: "Hmm."

"You’re the best birthday gift I’ve received this year."

Leo pulled Holly into his arms, holding her tightly.

This year, regardless of any birthday gift, it wouldn’t surpass Holly, for Holly is the best, unique.

"You’re also the best birthday gift I’ve received this year."

Holly playfully blinked, spoke slowly.

If Leo feels this way, why not her.

"New Year’s gift."

Holly stood on tiptoe, gently pecking Leo’s lips, filled with smiles.

"I really like it."

"But I think you could make me like it even more."

Leo smirked, then covered Holly’s lips, deepening the kiss, savoring Holly’s unique taste.

The little girl’s lips are soft, carrying a sweet taste that easily captivates.

"I’m very satisfied with this New Year’s gift."

Leo’s eyes held a satisfied smile, gleaming with starry light.