Shen Chuwei finished speaking and wrapped herself tight in the bedding, planning to sleep, but she was used to the warmth provided by Xiao Jinyan every night. However, tonight Xiao Jinyan hadn't come, and on this winter night, the bed felt somewhat cold, her feet impossible to stretch out straight.
Thinking Chun Xi was still there, she further instructed, "Chun Xi, prepare two hot water bottles for me. It's too cold; I can't sleep."
Xiao Jinyan walked to the side of the bed, his hand about to lift the bed curtain, when he heard Shen Chuwei's words. Having shared the bed for so long, he had never seen Chuwei use a hot water bottle before.
Why the sudden request for a hot water bottle?
His wife wanted it, so of course, he intended to satisfy her wish. He retracted his hand, turned around, and went out to instruct Chun Xi to prepare two hot water bottles.
Once they were ready, Xiao Jinyan entered, one hot water bottle in each hand.