Before Jiang Can could reject the suggestion, Gu Mang dragged her out of the house.

She didn't say a word on the way, her mind racing, calculating what she could eat with her meager salary.

She stole a glance at Gu Mang. His life had always been isolated and impoverished; he probably didn't know what restaurants were in Jiangzhou City.

Given his spending habits, he could probably afford a roadside food stall.

Moreover, some restaurants offer unlimited staple foods, which should be enough for him.

Jiang Can lowered her head and smiled with pursed lips.

Throughout their marriage, she had been frugal, always buying the cheapest vegetables for cooking. But she had once heard an old maid in the Jiang family say that the worst thing for a young couple was to lose their passion, and that going out for a romantic getaway every now and then could help their relationship.

Well... let's just splurge today and treat him to a meal out.

However, when Jiang Can looked up, she realized that she and Gu Mang had walked to the most bustling commercial street and stopped in front of the Emperor Hotel!

"This is the place." The man said casually, as if he were picking out an inconspicuous cabbage at the market.

"What did you say?" Jiang Can almost cried out in surprise.

"I say, let's eat here." Gu Mang narrowed his eyes and chuckled. "I think this place is quite nice."

Jiang Can's breath caught in her throat, and she instinctively clutched her bag tightly.

This is the most expensive five-star hotel in Jiangzhou. She usually doesn't even glance at it when she passes by.

If she ate here, her salary probably wouldn't even cover a plate of cold dishes!

Gu Mang pulled her inside. The waiters on both sides bowed respectfully at a ninety-degree angle, and the manager came out to greet them with a professional smile, "Welcome."

"Gu Mang!" Jiang Can suddenly grabbed his arm.

"What's wrong?"

"us……"

We don't have enough money.

Let's find a cheaper place to eat.

How could people like us afford the food here?

However, Jiang Can swallowed all these words before she could say them.

She glanced at Gu Mang's expectant expression and thought about how he had handed over all those precious family heirlooms to her.

He already considers her one of his own, so how could she be stingy with her husband?

Jiang Can gritted her teeth and forced a smile, saying, "Let's go in."

Gu Mang was stunned; this answer was completely unexpected.

"Really going in?"

"Of course!" Jiang Can laughed heartily, leaning against him like a little bird. "Since you like it here, let's eat here. It's just a meal, don't worry, your wife can afford to support you!"

Gu Mang's eyes flickered.

He deliberately chose this place. He knew Jiang Can's salary wasn't high, and he expected her to make up all sorts of excuses to brush him off, and maybe in the end she would just buy cheap vegetables and cook them at home.

He just wanted to tease her and force her to admit that she wasn't Jiang Yao at all, but just a substitute.

But at that moment he suddenly felt that his prank had gone a bit too far.

"Or maybe we should..." Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Can pulled him inside and found a table by the window where they could enjoy the night view.

Jiang Can ordered two dishes, which weren't very expensive, but she had done her best. She also specifically told the waiter that she only wanted small portions, enough for Gu Mang to eat by himself.

"Why aren't you eating?" he asked, looking into her eyes.

She smiled, her gaze darting away, "I'm not very hungry, I don't have much of an appetite."

"But you just complained that I didn't cook at home."

Jiang Can fell silent, a hint of unease flashing across her clear eyes.

Gu Mang put down his chopsticks, his deep eyes seeming to pierce through her. After a long pause, he asked, word by word, "We've been married for a while now, don't you have anything you want to tell me?"