Xu Xinning found it amusing and wondered how the couple managed to live their lives.

One is carefree and doesn't care about or understand anything at home, while the other only knows how to give and surprise his wife.

But then again, what if too many surprises accumulate and they turn into frights?

Just like now, Lin Ying simply couldn't believe that her husband, Jiang Juecheng, was so rich that he could buy so many houses.

A courtyard house!

That's no ordinary house.

If Xu Xinning said that Jiang Juecheng bought an apartment to surprise her, Lin Ying could believe it. After all, with the "three-thirds system" as a safety net, Jiang Juecheng could probably scrape together a third of the purchase price.

If it's 100 yuan per square meter, a 100-square-meter house would cost 10,000 yuan, and paying one-third would be a little over 3,000 yuan.

Jiang Juecheng earns over 100 yuan a month in total, including all his subsidies and salary. If he goes on a mission, the subsidies will be even higher, and he will also receive bonuses.

However, Jiang Juecheng's monthly expenses were not low. Anyway, he never asked Lin Ying for money. Instead, he would hand over 100 yuan every month.

Lin Ying was puzzled. Even with Grandpa Jiang and Jiang's father subsidizing the family, how could Jiang Juecheng still be a penniless man?

How did he manage to afford a house?

Lin Ying's heart was pounding wildly. After thinking it over, there was only one possibility.

Jiang Juecheng made a mistake! It might even be a big one.

Given the Chiang family's status, many people would try every means to pull strings to get ahead.

Lin Ying knew that this was a big taboo in families like the Jiang and Mu families, so both families were very self-disciplined and did their best to fulfill their respective duties.

Of course, developing a side business like Mu Jingheng is a special case.

Although he developed a side business, much of the income was used for the country's military research, so the higher-ups provided support. Besides, Mu Jingheng wouldn't spend his time on it; he would hire someone else to manage it, while he himself only kept a general direction in mind.

Lin Ying never imagined that Jiang Juecheng might also be involved in Mu Jingheng's side business. In her mind, Jiang Juecheng had used all his intelligence and talent on his career.

In her mind, Jiang Juecheng was a very simple person, not only simple but also straightforward, so she never doubted that Jiang Juecheng had any ulterior motives.

It has to be said that Lin Ying's trust in Jiang Juecheng is absolutely unwavering.

Therefore, when Xu Xinning said that Jiang Juecheng bought a courtyard house, her first thought was that Jiang Juecheng had made a mistake for her.

Why do I say I made a mistake because of her?

It must be because Mu Jingheng bought Xu Xinning a courtyard house and he was trying to keep up with her!

It has to be said that Lin Ying's thought process is truly unparalleled.

Xu Xinning found it strange to see Lin Ying's worried expression.

Shouldn't I be happy to receive such a big surprise?

If Lin Ying were so happy she was incoherent, or even cried tears of joy, Xu Xinning could understand. But what was with this face full of sorrow?

Xu Xinning chuckled and poured her a glass of water, teasing, "What's wrong? Are you so happy you're dizzy?"

Lin Ying looked up at Xu Xinning with a strange expression, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated, which was quite amusing.

Having been together for a long time, Xu Xinning also liked to joke with Lin Ying, so she said irritably, "Speak quickly if you have something to say, or shut up if you have something to say."

Lin Ying was stunned for a moment. In her heart, Xu Xinning was a fairy. When did the fairy learn to swear? Could it be that she had corrupted her?

Lin Ying shook her head vigorously, like a dog that had been caught in the rain, as if she could shake the water out of her brain.

Lin Ying: "Teacher Xu, uh, do you think my son Jiang Juecheng made a mistake?"

Xu Xinning was taken aback. Where did this come from?

How could she, an outsider, know whether Jiang Juecheng had made a mistake or not?

Xu Xinning: "You feel that your Jiang Juecheng has made a mistake?"

Lin Ying nodded sharply.

Xu Xinning's gossip-loving heart was burning brightly; it looked like there was some juicy gossip to eat today. She tried hard to suppress her excitement and asked, "How did you find out? Tell me, and I'll help you analyze it. Where is the woman from? Is she from a compound or the military?"

This completely stunned Lin Ying. The woman? What woman? Did Xu Xinning suspect that Jiang Juecheng had ulterior motives? Or did Jiang Juecheng really have ulterior motives?

The two were completely on different wavelengths, each with their own thoughts.

One person was waiting to see what would happen, while the other thought Xu Xinning might have sensed something and was trying to get information out of her.

Lin Ying: "Teacher Xu, do you know the woman?"

Xu Xinning suddenly felt something was off. Had their conversation veered off course? Weren't they talking about housing?

Xu Xinning felt it was her responsibility to correct this misunderstanding, so she looked at Lin Ying seriously and said, "Lin Ying, have we misunderstood something? Do you think your Jiang Juecheng is having an affair?"

Lin Ying glared at her and retorted, "Didn't you say that?"

Xu Xinning said irritably, "Didn't you say that your Jiang Juecheng made a mistake?"

Lin Ying suddenly realized that Xu Xinning had misunderstood, and she couldn't help but burst into laughter: "Does 'making a mistake' mean he has another woman on the side?"

Xu Xinning: "What else?"

Lin Ying: "So you're saying he can't make a financial mistake or anything?"

Xu Xinning's heart skipped a beat. Economic wrongdoing? This was a huge problem. Why didn't she just say that Jiang Juecheng had committed murder and arson?

Xu Xinning said seriously, "How did your Jiang Juecheng make a financial mistake?"

Lin Ying: "Didn't you say he bought me several courtyard houses? If he didn't commit a financial mistake, where did he get the money from?"

Xu Xinning rolled her eyes in exasperation. She was terrified of this person. Was it easy for her? Was it easy for her?

Xu Xinning said irritably, "You really don't trust your Jiang Juecheng at all? Don't you believe he has a side job to earn some living expenses?"

Lin Ying: "Where would a man who only puts all his energy into the army find a side job? Do you think everyone is as brainless as Mu Jingheng? He only goes home to take care of his children when he's not in the army. If he can have a side job, then everyone can."

Xu Xinning was amused and exasperated by Lin Ying's thought process. Lin Ying even said that Jiang Juecheng was simple-minded. Xu Xinning thought that Lin Ying was the idiot.

Xu Xinning: "Didn't you say that Mu Jingheng's brain isn't like a normal person's? He's done so many money-making projects, as a good brother, don't you think he'll bring Jiang Juecheng along too?"

Lin Ying jumped, her eyes immediately lighting up: "Teacher Xu, are you serious?"

Xu Xinning was speechless, and said irritably, "It's fake!"

Lin Ying immediately fawned over Xu Xinning and sat down next to her, hugging Xu Xinning's arm and saying coquettishly, "Oh my! Our Teacher Xu is so kind, generous and beautiful!"

Xu Xinning pulled her arm away from Lin Ying and said, "It's not like I'm the one making money for your Jiang Juecheng, so you don't need to say nice things to me."