Lin Jingshu was immediately shocked: [Report the news truthfully.]

System: [The watch Lin Qiaoqiao is wearing was stolen by Zheng Guoqiang when his mother wasn't paying attention, and he gave it to her as a new one.]

The Zheng family did prepare a watch for Zheng Guoqiang, but he bought a new one and used the money to treat his romantic partner to a meal. Lin Qiaoqiao also insisted on a three-turn, one-ring watch, so he couldn't steal the one from home.

Zheng's mother had no idea what her son had done and was still at home wondering why her watch had disappeared.

Lin Qiaoqiao hadn't been willing to wear her watch since her engagement, until today when she went out to get her marriage certificate. She finally took it out to let it sit in the sun.

So that's how it is.

Zheng Guoqiang had the nerve to shout in front of them, not even afraid of being discovered.

Lin Jingshu's eyes turned and a plan came to her mind.

She pretended to be envious and said, "Cousin, I won't hide it from you. He's still a soldier and his salary isn't very high. He can't afford a watch. Can I see yours?"

"Don't worry, I won't break it. Just put it on the counter and I'll enjoy the view."

Lin Qiaoqiao suppressed her smirk and said, "Alright, it's hard for you."

She took it off happily and handed it over.

"I have rough hands and feet, I won't break it again."

Lin Jingshu stood there without moving.

Lin Qiaoqiao just thought she was really worried about breaking it, so she put it down without thinking too much.

[Host, look carefully, there are two scratches on the side of the dial.]

Lin Jingshu leaned closer to take a closer look, and sure enough, there it was.

"Cousin, your watch is really nice, but it's a little old. Could it be second-hand?"

"How is that possible? Don't move or talk nonsense."

Zheng Guoqiang's face instantly turned gloomy, and he stared at Lin Jingshu with wide eyes.

Lin Jingshu shrugged and said innocently, "I'm telling the truth. If you don't believe me, look at the scratches on the dial."

"impossible."

Lin Qiaoqiao said this, but she felt a little panicked in her heart. When she went out in the morning, she also felt that there was something wrong with the quality of the watch.

Zheng Guoqiang said that it was like this when he bought it from the supply and marketing cooperative. She believed him and didn't think much about it.

Now, looking in the direction of Lin Jingshu's finger, I saw two tiny scratches, which were not noticeable unless you looked carefully.

Her face looked extremely ugly. Could it be that it was really second-hand?

Lin Qiaoqiao subconsciously looked at Zheng Guoqiang with a glimmer of hope in her eyes.

Zheng Guoqiang's forehead was covered with sweat. The vendor had clearly assured him that it was brand new, so how come there were still scratches on it!

He remembered that he was in a hurry to treat someone to dinner that day and didn't have time to check carefully.

If I had known this day would come, I would have completed the inspection even if I had been beaten to death.

Zheng Guoqiang was silent, constantly thinking of countermeasures in his mind.

The surroundings were quiet and silent. Lin Qiaoqiao felt a stream of contemptuous gazes coming towards her, which she really couldn't accept.

For her own sake and Zheng Guoqiang's sake, she palely made an excuse, "Maybe it was accidentally broken."

That's why scratches appear.

It must be like this. Zheng Guoqiang, the future richest man and the son of the director of a machinery factory, has a wealthy family. How could he possibly fool her with second-hand items?

Lin Qiaoqiao comforted herself in this way.

Zheng Guoqiang looked at Lin Qiaoqiao with admiration. He thought she was smart. They were like one husband and wife, and they would prosper and suffer together.

These words saved his face.

He clenched his fist, put it to his mouth, coughed, nodded, and said, "Yes, you must be more careful next time."

After hearing this, Lin Qiaoqiao felt as embarrassed as if she had eaten a fly.

Lin Jingshu: "Whose wedding broke it? Cousin, the Zheng family is rich and doesn't need a watch like this. Look at the many watches on the counter. There must be one that suits your taste. It's not a problem to buy a new one."

After saying that, he winked at the salesperson.

The salesperson understood immediately: "Yes, you see, we have all kinds of watches here. If you can't think of it, there is nothing we can't make."

The salesperson also wanted to see if Zheng Guoqiang was willing to buy a new one.

It's better to laugh at others and be indignant than to be stingy yourself.

Zheng Guoqiang is very concerned about his reputation. How could he refuse when so many people are staring at him?

He immediately smiled and said, "It's just a watch, buy it!"

"Forget it." Lin Qiaoqiao stopped him, "Let's go buy it somewhere else. The one I'm wearing is the one you bought at the supply and marketing cooperative, and it's not that great."

She also wanted to prove herself, but the two of them were about to get a marriage certificate, and then they would be a family. Zheng Guoqiang's money was her money, and she felt bad about spending it for no reason.

"That won't work." Zheng Guoqiang disagreed.

He didn't want to save face, as the words had already been spoken. If he went back on his word in front of everyone, he would be too embarrassed to face anyone.

The salesperson muttered, "That's not what I said. Please don't frame us. The Plum brand watches we had at our counter have long been sold out. How could they have been bought here?"

"Who said you didn't buy it at the supply and marketing cooperative? Don't talk nonsense."

Zheng Guoqiang glared at the salesperson.

The salesperson was no pushover. He put his hands on his waist and said, "I've worked here for over ten years, and I recognize every watch I sell. You can tell at a glance that this isn't from the supply and marketing cooperative."

The salesperson compared the colors of the watches; one was brand new and shiny, while the other was foggy and yellow.

Lin Jingshu said slowly, "So it really is second-hand."

Second hand!

This sentence made Lin Qiaoqiao confused. Even in the countryside, she had never seen anyone give a second-hand betrothal gift!

What does the Zheng family mean by this?

Lin Qiaoqiao had been arrogant in the village for a while with the help of the betrothal gift from the Zheng family. Now she couldn't accept being told that the watch was second-hand.

In a fit of anger, he threw down his watch and ran away.

Zheng Guoqiang's face turned pale. How could so much trouble arise from just getting the marriage certificate?

He took the watch and ran out after Lin Qiaoqiao.

When Lin Qiaoqiao came out and was blown by the wind, her mind cleared up for a moment. So what if it was second-hand? Would she have to worry about not having money to marry Zheng Guoqiang?

He slowed down his pace and listened carefully to the sounds behind him.

Zheng Guoqiang hurried over and finally stopped the man at an intersection.

It was inconvenient to talk on the main street, so he pulled the person to an alley not far away.

"Qiaoqiao, don't listen to their nonsense. I am sincere to you."

Zheng Guoqiang showed his true feelings and looked at her with tenderness in his eyes.

Lin Qiaoqiao still felt a little uncomfortable. "Then tell me the truth, is the watch second-hand?"

"this......"

"I want to hear the truth!"

Zheng Guoqiang: "Yes, but that person said he never wore it after buying it. You are the first person to wear it."

Lin Qiaoqiao lowered her head and remained silent, and Zheng Guoqiang felt a little nervous.

To be honest, he had feelings for Lin Qiaoqiao. When he saw her for the first time, his eyes unconsciously followed her figure.

Her gentleness and thoughtfulness made him feel very comfortable.

The two are going to hold their wedding tomorrow, and the news has been notified to relatives. Zheng Guoqiang does not want any more accidents to happen at this critical juncture.

It is reasonable for him to coax Lin Qiaoqiao.