Su Le darted over to Gu Zi, flinging her tiny arms around her mother's leg and burying her face into her dress. "Mommy, you're so beautiful, and you smell so good!" she gushed.
Even Su Bing, normally the most taciturn of the three children, couldn't hold back and said earnestly, "Mommy, you look especially pretty today."
Gu Zi chuckled, tousling their little heads affectionately. "So you all like this extra-beautiful mommy, hmm? Does that mean you don't like the mommy who usually only looks just okay?"
Feigning an exaggerated sadness, she peeked at their faces, fully intending to tease them. Sure enough, the three children immediately shook their heads frantically.
Su Li declared solemnly, "Mommy looks beautiful every day in our eyes. We love you!"
Warmth bloomed in Gu Zi's chest as she looked at her children, laughter bubbling from the cozy little scene. They were still reveling in their happy moment when Su Shen strode back into the house.
