Sea Lion Shores don't ask me why

He promises to keep practicing- but what more practice would you need, dear?- and tells her to correct him if he messes up. She nods enthusiastically, doubting he would struggle much, but still wholly willing to help him where it was needed. That was what husband and wife should do- help eachother. 

He turns her own question back on her, and she laughs lightly, already knowing her answer. If you not have prefer-ence, then I will call you lǎogōng. Her face scrunches for a moment as she considers it, I not know how translate this word perfectly. Is like 'husband', but more, um, casual, sweet.