The best approach right now is to test him slowly.

Instead of getting straight to the point, it's better to proceed step by step.

Then, a bright smile appeared on her face: "I don't regret it, because I believe you are worth it."

"Marrying you is a decision I truly want to make; it's not something I'm forced into or an impulse to do."

However—

She paused briefly.

"You have to do me a favor."

"Let's find a way to get back the jade ring that my family gave to your Shen family back then."

"That ring is very important to me, and I absolutely cannot let it fall into someone else's hands."

This ring looks simple and unadorned, but it actually hides many secrets.

It was not only a key prop in the short drama of the previous life that drove the plot forward, but also contained great value and importance.

The ring contains a mysterious little space, which also seals a spring containing spiritual energy.

It has the effect of healing injuries and diseases, and prolonging life and saving lives.

In the previous storyline, Su Qingzhi died.

The ring was then handed over to Shen Zhiyu.

Later, it was given to another female lead, Liu Yuelan, and became the treasure of a winner in life.

This time, she will never repeat the same mistake!

In this life, she must retrieve the ring ahead of time.

We live in an era of extreme scarcity of resources.

Having such a treasure in this situation is practically a godsend.

Once you get your hands on it, you can use the spiritual spring water to nourish your body, cure diseases, and accumulate strength.

Her wish was not complicated.

She just wanted to live a simple but fulfilling life with Shen Cunpu.

It was evening.

Believe it or not, Zhu Xiuqin actually managed to prepare for this unexpected wedding.

She temporarily borrowed several round wooden tables from her neighbors in the yard and put them together.

There were some red paper cutouts of the character "double happiness" on the table.

There were red eggs, peanuts, and several handfuls of wedding candies wrapped in oil paper.

On the table in the very center, there was a large bowl of stewed cabbage with slices of pork intestines.

The rich aroma had already wafted out.

Place a few bottles of cheap, bulk liquor next to it.

This completes the banquet!

The neighbors sat together drinking and eating, and didn't feel that the hospitality was meager at all.

After all, in this era when food and clothing are scarce, it's already a rare treat to see meat at a wedding banquet.

In the presence of many villagers, Su Qingzhi and Shen Cunpu completed the wedding ceremony together.

The red veil has not yet been lifted; it awaits the groom to personally unveil it.

Afterwards, they were all led into a room that had been specially prepared for the newlyweds.

The interior furnishings were simple, yet neat and tidy.

In the innermost part of the room was an old but sturdy kang bed.

The bedding was neatly folded on top.

There is an old, worn-out three-drawer chest with peeling paint by the window.

The surface of the wood has turned yellow and black, and traces of insect infestation can even be seen on the edges.

A bunch of wildflowers were stuck diagonally on the top of the cabinet, their petals still glistening with fresh dew.

It must have been picked from outside and brought back recently.

The most valuable item in the entire room was probably the enamel washbasin that the neighbor had given him.

A bright red "囍" character was printed on the edge of the basin.

This kind of item is not cheap; it's not something an ordinary family can buy casually.

Therefore, Zhu Xiuqin always kept it as a valuable item.

The lively noise outside continued, with laughter and chatter from drinking and playing drinking games drifting into the house.

The sounds of pots and pans clashing and wine glasses clinking echoed throughout the room.

Su Qingzhi stood in the corner of the east room, her hands trembling slightly as she bent over to straighten her clothes.

She was getting a little anxious, her brows furrowed into a deep frown, and she was preoccupied with something on her mind.

I wonder if Shen Cunpu succeeded in getting the jade ring back from his mother.

As darkness fell, the last rays of the setting sun disappeared on the distant horizon.

Moonlight streamed in through the window.

The once bustling courtyard has finally become quiet.

The noisy banquet gradually dispersed, leaving only a few drunken words echoing outside the door.

The door to the east room creaked open.

Zhu Xiuqin squeezed in, holding a tattered cotton towel to wipe her hands.

She casually reached for a match and lit the kerosene lamp.

An orange light filled one corner of the room.

The wick made a hissing sound as it burned.

She sat down at the table, took out a small wooden box, and began to count the money given as gifts today.

"They're all so stingy, only giving me two or three yuan. I can't even get my money's worth for the meal! I should have known better than to make so much pork offal soup. This is a huge loss."

"Mom, Qingzhi has already joined the family. Shouldn't you give me back the jade ring that the Su family sent before?"

Suddenly, footsteps came from outside the door, startling Zhu Xiuqin so much that she almost dropped the banknotes in her hand.

She quickly clutched the money, her expression changing.

"How can I ask you to return it? I'm your mother, your things are practically part of our family's property."

She paused for a moment after saying that.

"Besides, look at that old-fashioned ring, what's the use of it? It looks worthless. You wouldn't need it even if I gave it to you, and no one will steal it anyway. I'll keep it safe for you, so you don't have to worry about it."

Shen Cunpu lowered his eyes, his lips were pressed tightly together, and his hands were clenched into fists.

His shoulders were tense.

"I don't need you to watch over me."

He had long anticipated this outcome.

In his past life, he was obedient to his mother and worked hard for the family, but when he fell ill and was bedridden, he did not receive a single word of concern.

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