Chapter 15 sold out! The elite soldier husband handed over all his possessions: My wife will support me from now on!
The day after Lu Zhanting returned, Su Wanqing woke up just as dawn was breaking.
His body heat still lingered on the bedding beside him.
His aura, clean yet highly aggressive, enveloped her like an invisible net, leaving no room for escape.
This was a peace she had never experienced since she came into this world.
She quietly turned to the side.
The man was asleep, the harshness of the day gone from his resolute face, his long eyelashes casting a quiet silhouette beneath his eyelids.
But his brow was always furrowed, even in his sleep, as if etched with an inescapable heaviness.
Su Wanqing's heart softened slightly.
She stretched out her finger, her fingertip pausing in the air for a moment before gently and tentatively trying to smooth out the frown lines between his brows.
The next second, her wrist was gripped by a large, iron-like hand.
Lu Zhanting opened his eyes.
In the soft morning light, those eyes lost some of their usual sharpness, taking on a touch of sleepy languor, yet they remained astonishingly deep.
"Don't you want to sleep a little longer?" he asked, his voice hoarse and grainy, like someone who had just woken up.
"No, I have important business to attend to today."
Su Wanqing withdrew her hand, her cheeks burning slightly, and sat up quickly to put on her clothes.
"What important matter is it?"
Lu Zhanting also sat up, his tanned, muscular upper body exposed to the air. The old and new scars, each one seemingly telling a silent story behind its medals.
Su Wanqing turned around, winked at him, and a sly smile appeared on her lips.
"A legitimate business that can make our family a lot of money."
After she finished speaking, she walked briskly out of the bedroom.
After breakfast, Lu Zhanting went to the camp to cancel his leave and handle follow-up reports on the mission.
Su Wanqing escorted him to the courtyard gate, stood on tiptoe, and carefully straightened the collar of his military uniform.
"Go ahead, and come back soon."
Her tone was as natural as that of an ordinary wife reminding her husband to go out.
Lu Zhanting's Adam's apple bobbed, and his deep gaze lingered on her face for a few seconds before he raised his large hand and roughly ruffled her hair.
"Um."
He turned around, took long strides typical of soldiers, and quickly disappeared into the alleyway.
Su Wanqing watched his retreating figure until it was no longer visible.
She turned and went back into the house, and at that moment, it seemed as if a spark was ignited in her eyes.
Her career officially begins today.
She entered the study, locked the doors and windows, and with a thought, she entered the space.
This time, she had a clear goal.
She walked quickly to the spring and carefully filled a clean earthenware jar with the spring water.
They then went to the beehive and took down a large piece of solid honey that had solidified and was emitting a strange floral fragrance.
Finally, she pushed open the warehouse door.
This was a secret she shared with Lu Zhanting, and it was also her biggest asset in starting her career.
She rummaged through the shelves and quickly found several key materials.
A packet of fine powder later known as pearl powder.
Several dried flower petals with remarkable beauty benefits.
There are also more than a dozen small white-glazed porcelain jars with the same style and exquisite workmanship.
All materials are ready.
Su Wanqing cleared out a space in the room and set up a charcoal stove.
Pour the spring water into a small pot and simmer it over a low flame.
Although she was a fashion designer in her previous life, she also dabbled in skincare product manufacturing. She knew very well that in the days before emulsifiers, the most important thing was patience and skill.
Honey is mixed with ground flower petals in a specific ratio.
She guided the warm spring water with a wooden spoon, drop by drop, slowly merging it into the water.
At the same time, she held a wooden spoon in her other hand and stirred it rapidly in the same direction at a constant speed.
This is a tedious and grueling process.
As she moved, the originally oil-water mixture began to undergo a wonderful change.
The murky yellow gradually faded, turning into a pure milky white.
The air is filled with the sweet fragrance of flowers and the rich aroma of honey, creating a delightful and refreshing scent.
As a final step, she sprinkled the pearl powder evenly in and continued stirring.
The liquid in the pot visibly thickened and became more delicate, eventually transforming into a paste with the texture of fine mutton fat, the color of jade, and a lustrous sheen.
It's done.
"Wanqing Jade Complexion Cream".
Looking at the fruit of her labor, Su Wanqing's tired face broke into a smile of extreme satisfaction.
She carefully divided the jade cream into white porcelain jars, filling each one to the brim. Then she took out a brush she had prepared beforehand, dipped it in ink, and wrote a small "Su" character on the bottom of each jar.
This is her unique brand mark.
After doing all this, she was exhausted and her forehead was covered in fine sweat, but her heart was filled with a great sense of accomplishment.
She left the space with a dozen or so small porcelain jars.
Just as I finished setting the things on the table, the courtyard gate creaked open.
Lu Zhanting is back.
As soon as he entered the room, he smelled an unusual, sweet fragrance.
His gaze swept across the room and landed on his young wife sitting at the table.
She was holding a soft cloth and carefully wiping a row of small, snow-white jars.
"What is this?" He walked over, picked one up, and examined it curiously.
"I made the Jade Complexion Cream."
Su Wanqing looked up, her eyes shining brightly under the light, filled with an eagerness to share her joy.
"It's a face cream that can make your skin whiter and softer, and prevents it from cracking in winter."
Lu Zhanting unscrewed the lid, and a richer, more elegant fragrance wafted out. The cream inside the jar was pure white and delicate, with a warm, smooth texture.
"Give me your hand," Su Wanqing commanded.
Although Lu Zhanting was puzzled, he still extended his left hand, which was covered with thick calluses, as instructed.
Su Wanqing used her pinky fingernail to gently pick up a tiny bit of ointment, and then focused on applying it to the rough back of his hand.
His hands were dark and dry, covered with tiny cuts and calluses from training.
The moment that little bit of cream touches the skin, it gives a cool and strangely comfortable feeling.
It's not greasy at all; instead, it's like a drop of water that's instantly absorbed by thirsty skin.
Lu Zhanting raised his eyebrows slightly.
The skin felt noticeably softer and more moisturized where the cream had been applied, and the subtle fragrance lingered pleasantly in the air.
"How was it?" Su Wanqing asked expectantly, like a student waiting for the final review.
"good."
Lu Zhanting spoke casually, but inwardly he found it novel. As a grown man, this was his first time using such a thing, and surprisingly, it didn't feel bad.
"This is my first finished product, and you are my first tester." Su Wanqing smiled, her eyes shining brighter than the brightest star in the night sky.
Lu Zhanting's heart skipped a beat when he saw her radiant appearance.
He felt that, compared to that jade-like beauty cream, his radiant little wife was the most deadly thing.
In the afternoon, Su Wanqing carried a small bamboo basket containing two jars of Yu Rong ointment and went to the homes of Liu Sao and Wang Xiuying respectively.
She didn't mention selling it, only saying it was a little gadget she had come up with herself, and thanked them for their usual care, asking them to give it a try.
The two of them were delighted to accept the ointment, finding it to be exquisitely made and smelling wonderful.
For the next two days, Su Wanqing did not mention the Jade Complexion Cream at all.
She simply organized her design drawings step by step, and occasionally went to the compound to chat with the military wives.
She knew that the best advertising was word of mouth.
On the afternoon of the third day, the opportunity came.
Su Wanqing was airing out her quilts in the yard when the gate was suddenly pushed open.
The person who came was Sun Yan, the young military wife from the last tea party.
She rushed over, grabbed Su Wanqing's hand, her face filled with barely suppressed excitement.
"Wanqing! Look at my face!"
Su Wanqing looked over.
Although Sun Yan's cheeks still had the rosy glow of high altitude, her skin condition was significantly better than a few days ago. Her previously flaky forehead and cheeks were now smooth and hydrated, and her entire face radiated a healthy glow.
"I heard from Sister Wang that washing your face with rice water works wonders, so I tried it for a few days, and the results were amazing!" Sun Yan's voice trembled. "Is your Jade Complexion Cream even more effective? Sister Wang showed me her hands yesterday; they were so white and tender, like she'd never done any work! Wanqing, do you still have any of that cream? Could you sell me a jar?"
Before Su Wanqing could speak, several more people squeezed in through the courtyard gate; they were all familiar faces.
"Sister Wanqing, we've also come to ask for the Jade Complexion Cream!"
"Yes, yes, Aunt Liu's face looks like she's had a new layer of skin. We're all so envious!"
"Name your price. We can't let you do us a favor for nothing; we need to let you earn some money for your hard work!"
Looking at their eager and expectant faces, Su Wanqing was overjoyed.
But a hint of embarrassment appeared on her face at just the right moment.
"Sisters, it's not that I'm stingy. This stuff is time-consuming and uses a lot of materials, and I don't have many jars left..."
"I'll take as many as you have! Hurry up and bring them out!"
"Yeah, would we let you suffer a loss?"
Under the enthusiastic "siege" of everyone, Su Wanqing reluctantly went back into the house and brought out the remaining ten jars of Jade Complexion Cream.
She cleared her throat, looked at everyone, and nervously held up one finger.
"Sisters, this stuff is made with high-quality materials, so the cost is not low, therefore... the price may be a little expensive."
"One cent?" Sun Yan guessed.
Su Wanqing shook her head.
"One yuan?!" another military wife exclaimed in surprise.
In this day and age, one yuan is enough for an average family to cover their groceries for several days.
The atmosphere in the courtyard instantly froze.
Su Wanqing's heart was in her throat; she knew that this pricing was a huge gamble.
Just then, Wang Xiuying's husband, Li Sao, broke the silence.
"One yuan a jar? I don't think it's expensive!" she said loudly. "You guys didn't see how effective it was on Sister Wang. It's much better than the face cream that costs several yuan a bottle at the supply and marketing cooperative! Wanqing's stuff is made with the real best ingredients, and it smells so comforting. Wanqing, give me a jar!"
With someone taking the lead, the atmosphere was immediately enlivened.
"Yes, one yuan is fine! It's worth it for this face!"
"I want a can too!"
In the blink of an eye, all ten jars of Jade Complexion Cream were snapped up.
In Su Wanqing's hand, there were ten new or old one-yuan bills.
She clutched the ten-yuan note; the rough texture of the paper felt so real, and her heart pounded with excitement.
This is the first pot of gold she earned with her own hands since she came into this world!
After seeing everyone off, Su Wanqing closed the courtyard gate and sat alone at the table, spreading out the ten banknotes one by one and looking at them over and over again, unable to suppress the smile on her lips.
In the evening, Lu Zhanting returned home and saw his young wife grinning foolishly at a pile of money as soon as he entered the house.
"Have you struck it rich?" He walked over and sat down next to her, his tone laced with amusement.
"It wasn't given out; I earned it myself!"
Su Wanqing presented the ten yuan to him like a treasure, her eyes brimming with undisguised pride.
"My beauty cream sold out today! This is all the money I made!"
Looking at her radiant and proud expression, Lu Zhanting felt his chest fill with immense joy and pride.
He didn't care about the ten dollars.
What he cared about was the genuine, radiant happiness on her face.
He didn't touch the money. Instead, he reached out, pulled her into his arms, and lowered his head to place a deep kiss on her smooth forehead.
“I knew it, my wife is the most capable.”
His voice was full of doting and praise.
Su Wanqing's cheeks flushed from his praise, but her heart was sweeter than honey. She rested her head on his shoulder and whispered, "This is just the first step. I also want to make clothes, the best-looking and sturdiest clothes for the children in the compound."
She showed Lu Zhanting the design sketches she had drawn.
Lu Zhanting didn't understand design, but he could tell that the children's clothing styles on the drawings were novel and practical, far superior to the dull styles on the market.
“Okay.” He didn’t hesitate for a moment. “Go ahead and do it.”
He paused for a moment, then added, "However, staying at home all the time isn't a long-term solution. The place is small, and it's easy for people to gossip."
"What should we do then?" Su Wanqing also thought of this question.
“Behind the family quarters, there’s a row of empty houses that used to be used for storing miscellaneous items. I’ll go and ask the logistics department to clear out one for you as your studio.” Lu Zhanting arranged things clearly and methodically. “As for the fabric, I’ll ask the military factory for you later. They sometimes sell off scraps or defective fabrics at cheap prices. I’ll see if I can get you a quota.”
Su Wanqing looked up in surprise.
She never expected that he would not only support her, but would even begin to pave the way for her.
"Lu Zhanting, you're so kind," she said sincerely.
"You're my wife, if I don't treat you well, who will I treat well?"
Lu Zhanting pinched her cheek, then took the ten yuan from the table and put it back into her hand.
"Keep this safe, it's your secret stash of money."
He paused, then took out his wallet from his pocket and took out all the money and tickets inside, leaving nothing behind.
Then, he shoved it all into her hands.
"And these too, from now on, all the money in the house will be yours to manage."
Su Wanqing was completely stunned as she held the large stack of money and various receipts in her hands.
He... has handed over all his possessions to her?
"You've given me everything, what will you use it for?"
“I eat and live in the army, so I don’t spend any money. If I need it later, I’ll ask you for it,” Lu Zhanting said matter-of-factly.
His eyes were open and sincere, filled with unquestionable trust.
Su Wanqing looked at him, her heart feeling as if it were filled with something, a mixture of sourness and bloating.
This man is using the most direct way to completely bring her under his wing, giving her all his protection and support.
She sniffed and carefully put away the money and tickets.
Then, she leaned in and gave him a loud kiss on his rough cheek.
“Okay, I’ll take care of you from now on,” she announced with utmost seriousness.
Lu Zhanting was taken aback by her sudden action.
The next second, a burst of heat shot from the base of my neck and burned all the way to my earlobe.
He looked into her bright eyes, which held a sly smile, tightened his grip, picked her up, and rolled her onto the sofa.
"Take care of me?"
He lowered his head, his hot breath brushing against her ear, his voice hoarse yet carrying a dangerous smile.
"Sure."
"Now let me see how you're going to 'raise' me."
As night deepened outside the window, the lights inside the room shone exceptionally brightly, illuminated by the enchanting ambiance.
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