Chapter 65: The Barber - Hyo-ri

Lee Shin-hyoung took another small stool and placed it in the middle of the plastic sheet. He pulled out an extension cord from the box, plugged it in, and prepared everything. Then, he sat down next to Hyo-ri, leaning close to her head and looking at the computer screen, he asked, "Have you decided on the hairstyle you want to give me?"

Hyo-ri pointed to a picture on the screen and said, "Oppa, let's go with this hairstyle."

Lee Shin-hyoung took a look. First, it was a European male model, tall and well-built, with a handsome face. The hairstyle was a mohawk, with the hair on the sides of the ears shaved very short, almost贴着头皮, and the hair on top slightly longer, standing up straight after being sprayed with styling gel.

"Not bad, we can give it a try," Lee Shin-hyoung scratched his chin and asked, "Should I also grow a bit of stubble like him?"

Hyo-ri reached out to touch the stubble on his face that he hadn't shaved off today, "Give it a try, it will make you look very manly and sexy."

"Alright, as long as you don't mind the stubble," Lee Shin-hyoung teased.

Hyo-ri rolled her eyes and pulled him to sit on the chair. She then wrapped a plastic sheet around his neck to prevent hair from falling onto his clothes. She first used a comb to section his hair, then chose the lowest setting to shave the sides and back of his head, and carefully trimmed the hair on top.

After more than half an hour, Hyo-ri finally finished styling the desired hairstyle for Lee Shin-hyoung. She used a brush to sweep away the hair from his head and neck, then removed the plastic sheet, shook off the hair, and folded it to dispose of the hair in the trash bin.

After cleaning up the barbering tools, Lee Shin-hyoung and Hyo-ri went upstairs to wash his hair and remove the remaining hair clippings.

After washing and drying his hair with a towel, Lee Shin-hyoung began to shape his beard with an electric shaver. Otherwise, it would look a bit unkempt. He first applied some beard cream to soften the beard, then slowly shaved off the excess hair according to the desired shape.

After washing off the foam from his face, Lee Shin-hyoung looked at himself in the mirror. His solid muscles, paired with the clean and neat hairstyle and the stubble on his lips and chin, indeed made him look more mature and manly.

He casually tousled his still slightly damp hair and walked out of the bathroom downstairs.

"Wow~! My skills are really good, making Oppa's hair so stylish. The beard also looks great, very suitable for Oppa's face. Now, you look very manly," Hyo-ri, sitting on the sofa, said to Lee Shin-hyoung as he approached.

"Yea, yea, this is all thanks to Kitten," Lee Shin-hyoung said affectionately to Hyo-ri, "It's about lunchtime, what do you want to eat?"

Hyo-ri was focused on styling his new hair and, without thinking, replied, "I don't know, I'm not hungry."

Lee Shin-hyoung shrugged helplessly, "Alright, I'll figure something out."

In the hot summer, to stimulate appetite, one can eat some appetizing dishes. Here are five recommended "appetizing and cooling" dishes:

1. Potatoes - Potatoes are rich in vitamin C, sodium, potassium, and iron, especially potassium. Each 100 grams of potatoes contain 502 milligrams of potassium, making them a rare high-potassium vegetable. Heart disease patients, especially those with heart failure, often have low potassium levels. Regular consumption of potatoes can replenish potassium, as well as sugar, protein, and minerals, and vitamins.

2. Black Fungus - Eating black fungus can stimulate intestinal movement and accelerate the excretion of cholesterol. Additionally, black fungus contains substances that prevent blood platelet aggregation, which is beneficial for preventing atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, and obstructive stroke.

3. Corn - Corn oil contains unsaturated fatty acids, with up to 60% linoleic acid, making it an excellent cholesterol absorber. Corn also has a diuretic effect and can help stabilize blood pressure.

4. Kelp - Kelp is a soluble fiber that is more easily absorbed by the large intestine compared to other vegetables. It can accelerate the excretion of harmful substances like cholesterol, prevent blood clots and increased blood viscosity, and prevent atherosclerosis. Kelp is also an effective cancer-preventing food.

5. Spinach - Spinach is rich in folic acid, which can effectively prevent cardiovascular diseases. Additionally, the iron and trace elements in spinach can help replenish blood. Besides these five foods, black sesame seeds, almonds, Job's tears, and celery also have appetite-stimulating effects and can be consumed regularly.

Of course, besides the methods mentioned above, we can also use spicy, sweet and sour, and light flavors to stimulate appetite. So, Lee Shin-hyoung took a piece of pork from the fridge, cut it, and put the rest back. He grated cucumbers and carrots into thin strips, then divided them into two portions. One portion was mixed with minced lean meat, eggs, and a little flour to make thin pancakes, and the other was mixed with vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds, and chili powder to make a cold salad. Finally, he cooked a bowl of kelp soup.

After setting the dishes on the table, Lee Shin-hyoung called to Hyo-ri, who was lying on the sofa watching TV, "Kitten, it's time to eat~!"

Hyo-ri seemed not to hear him and continued watching TV.

Lee Shin-hyoung took a deep breath. When she doesn't want to eat, she always does this. Hehehe... don't think I can't do anything about it.

He walked up to Hyo-ri, who was still watching TV, ignoring his presence. Hmph... don't blame me, he thought. His hand slowly and gently caressed her legs.

Hyo-ri's face showed a slight change, and she bit her lip. Although her legs were ticklish, she still held back and didn't make a sound.

Oh, she resisted, I'll have to use my secret move, Lee Shin-hyoung thought.

Huh? What are you doing? Hyo-ri saw out of the corner of her eye that Lee Shin-hyoung was lifting her shirt and felt his warm breath on her stomach, making her face flush.

Suddenly, Hyo-ri's face changed, and she started flailing and shouting, "Hahaha... so ticklish... don't... haha ticklish... haha I'm... hahaha..."

Lee Shin-hyoung lifted his head from Hyo-ri's stomach and said with a mischievous smile, "You know the power of my ultimate move, right? Say, do you give up?"

"Pant pant... you cheated... pant pant... using your stubble to tickle me..." Hyo-ri said, not giving in.

"Still not giving up? I have plenty of tricks to make you give in," he continued to use his stubble to tickle her stomach.

"Hahahaha... stop... hahaha... stop... I give up... hahaha..."

Hyo-ri pushed his head away, wriggling and begging for mercy.

Lee Shin-hyoung lifted his head again, "Do you really give up?"

By this time, Hyo-ri was laughing so hard that her whole body was limp, her hair was messy, and her clothes were bunched up around her chest. She lay on the sofa, weakly saying, "Pant pant... I... give up..."

Lee Shin-hyoung, with a satisfied smile, pulled Hyo-ri up to sit properly and helped her tidy her messy clothes and hair.

After her breathing calmed down, he scooped her up and carried her to the dining room.

Between couples and spouses, playful teasing is necessary to strengthen their bond.

After lunch, Lee Shin-hyoung made a pot of blood-nourishing and qi-supplementing tea with goji berries, red dates, longan, and brown sugar. Hyo-ri had been in good health recently, so he had stopped giving it to her for a while. Now, with her menstrual period approaching and her frequent use of her voice, it was very suitable for her to drink this.

He poured the hot tea into a thermos and took it with him when Hyo-ri went out to work.

After Hyo-ri left, the house was left to Lee Shin-hyoung and the children. Fortunately, he was someone who could stay idle. He walked into the workshop, which he hadn't entered for a long time, and took out a model of the "Black Pearl" ship that he had ordered online.

The "Black Pearl" is the pirate ship of the main character, Jack Sparrow, in the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean." It is a 1:70 scale model, measuring 35" (88.9 cm) long x 10.5" (26.6 cm) wide x 29" (73.6 cm) high. The wooden hull is dark black, just like a miniature replica of the "Black Pearl" from the Disney movie.

Lee Shin-hyoung spent the whole day in the workshop, completely engrossed in the model, having not touched it for a long time. By the time Hyo-ri returned in the afternoon, he was still in the workshop, completely forgetting the time and not making dinner.

Hyo-ri was used to such situations, so she didn't say anything. Instead, she made dinner herself and called Lee Shin-hyoung to eat when it was ready.

Lee Shin-hyoung, coming out of his focused state, realized it was already late.

"Ah~, really, I forgot to set an alarm. I'm sorry, Kitten," he said, getting up and apologizing to Hyo-ri.

"We don't need apologies between us, and there's no rule that only Oppa can cook. I am your wife, and I am willing to take care of you, cook for you, and do the laundry," Hyo-ri said, caressing his face tenderly.

"Thank you~!" Lee Shin-hyoung leaned down and kissed her lips.

"Then I should thank you every day~! Let's go, let's eat," Hyo-ri said, pulling him out.

Tonight's dinner was simple. After eating, Lee Shin-hyoung didn't rush to play with his model but instead accompanied Hyo-ri for a walk around the neighborhood to aid digestion.

After returning from the walk, they snuggled on the sofa to watch TV.

For him, being with Hyo-ri was more important than anything else.

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End of Chapter 65