Chapter 5 A Husband's Duties
Including the time they got their marriage certificate, Xu Qingwu had only met Cen Xihuai three times. Shen Qian naturally had never seen Cen Xihuai in person, but only heard that he was four or five years older than Xu Qingwu.
I'm almost thirty, so what else could I be but an old man?
When Shen Qian thought that the person who almost got married was her, she felt a pang of fear.
After being reminded by Chen Ze, Xu Qingwu realized that today was considered a return visit.
The newlywed wife returned home alone, which clearly showed that he didn't care about her. Except for Shen Qian who was watching the fun, the faces of the Shen family members were very ugly. Xu Qingwu didn't think it was a big problem. She didn't even know about this and had no right to ask Cen Xihuai for anything.
Uncle Shen said something fair: "The Cen family's capital injection solved the group's cash flow problem, and some cooperation is also underway. I think the Cen family is still sincere, but they may have forgotten about it because they were busy."
Shen's mother and sister-in-law Le Jia also took the opportunity to smooth things over. Shen's father and Shen Ze looked unhappy, but they had benefited from the Cen family and had no right to continue to rage.
The atmosphere is finally not as bad as before.
Old Master Shen came down from upstairs. He had heard about this and without saying much, he ordered the food to be served.
Shen Qian, who usually particularly disliked Xu Qingwu, insisted on sitting next to her and whispered to her: "Xu Qingwu, I actually have to thank you. If it weren't for you, I would have been the one marrying that old man."
This must be the first time that Cen Xihuai was called an old man, and Xu Qingwu wanted to laugh.
Xu Qingwu restrained her smile a little: "Since you want to thank me, then give me the necklace you bought from the auction last time."
Shen Qian was horrified: "Wow, Xu Qingwu, you are too greedy, that necklace cost me one million!"
“Since Princess Shen is not worth one million, forget it.”
Shen Qian was irritated by her: “Okay, I’ll reward you!”
Xu Qingwu thanked him with a smile.
After taking two bites of the meal, Shen Qian reacted and kicked her: "Xu Qingwu, are you helping me?"
Xu Qingwu hummed openly, "Princess Shen won't go back on her word, right?"
Shen Qian almost choked on her food and said reluctantly, "No way."
Shen Qian hated Xu Qingwu even more after giving away a million for nothing.
Xu Qingwu is a cunning vixen.
Shen Qian handed her the bowl and ordered: "Give me a bowl of soup, no oil, no meat, and more lilies."
Seeing this, the servant serving behind wanted to come over to help, but Xu Qingwu shook his head and took the bowl from Shen Qian.
Shen Qian's likes and dislikes are all obvious, like a beagle that can't sit still and wants to provoke everyone it sees, and does some mischief from time to time.
Xu Qingwu didn't dislike her, and even envied her heartlessness a little.
Uncle Shen heard Shen Qian's movements and his face darkened: "Shen Qian, you don't have any hands? Who told you to bully Qing Wu?"
She had already spent one million on Xu Qingwu, so how could it be considered bullying to just give her a bowl of soup?
Shen Qian pouted and said angrily: "My hand is broken."
Xu Qingwu smiled gently: "Uncle, I am the elder sister and I should take care of my younger sister."
Shen Qian was dissatisfied: "Who is your sister!"
Xu Qingwu returned the bowl to her and handed her her own: "Then I am your sister, you serve me the soup."
Shen Qian: “Okay!”
Xu Qingwu laughed.
As she was serving the soup, Shen Qian realized belatedly that she had been tricked by Xu Qingwu again, and she angrily scooped up a lot of meat.
Humph, make her so fat!
Just after finishing the meal, the housekeeper said that Cen Xihuai came to visit.
Cen Xihuai came over as soon as he got off the plane. His dark suit was neatly ironed, his tie was tied meticulously, and he had broad shoulders and a broad back, exuding an indescribable nobility.
Xu Qingwu walked over: "Why did you come back suddenly?"
Cen Xihuai apologized: "Sorry, the plane was delayed and I'm late."
Cen Xihuai politely apologized for being late and asked someone to deliver gifts to the elders, showing proper etiquette and consideration.
Cen Xihuai is the youngest son of Old Man Cen. Before marriage, he and Shen's father were of the same generation, and Shen Ze had to call him Uncle Cen whenever he saw him. Now that he is married to Xu Qingwu, the generation structure suddenly becomes strange.
Mr. Shen and the others were not quite used to it, but Cen Xihuai was quite composed and just followed his wife's way of addressing her family members.
Cen Xihuai accompanied Shen's father and uncle Shen to drink and talk about the cooperation between the two families, while Xu Qingwu went to find Shen's mother and sister-in-law.
After Shen Qian took the necklace and went downstairs, she saw Cen Xihuai chatting with his elders.
What a stunning face.
Like the real-life version of the male protagonist in the otome game that she spent countless krypton gold on.
Shen Qian ran down excitedly, and when Cen Xihuai looked at her, she pretended to be a lady again.
She handed the necklace box to Xu Qingwu and asked quietly, "Xu Qingwu, who is that?"
Xu Qingwu said calmly, "Old man."
Shen Qian: “?”
Xu Qingwu reminded: "Cen Xihuai."
Shen Qian: “!!!”
How could the legendary Cen Xihuai be so different from what she imagined?!
After finally meeting a crush, it turned out to be the marriage partner she had previously resisted, and the husband of the person she hated the most.
How abominable!
"Xu Qingwu, give me back the necklace!"
"Why would you take back something you gave away?"
"You've already taken advantage of me so much, and you still cheated me out of my necklace. How shameless of you!"
Xu Qingwu would not be angered by her and smiled lightly: "I got it by my own ability."
Not only did she lose the wife but she also lost her army. All the benefits were taken by Xu Qingwu. Shen Qian was very angry, but she had no way to deal with Xu Qingwu.
Considering that Cen Xihuai had been traveling so long, Father Shen didn't keep them for long. Cen Xihuai took Xu Qingwu and said goodbye.
As the two were about to leave, Xu Qingwu was suddenly stopped by Shen Qian.
"Sister Qingwu, I want to give you a wedding gift."
Shen Qian was used to calling her Xu Qingwu by her full name, and now she was acting abnormally, which meant she was up to no good.
Xu Qingwu refused: "No, thank you."
"Wait for me two minutes! Don't leave!"
After saying that, Shen Qian ran upstairs.
Xu Qingwu didn't dare to leave, fearing that she would make the little princess cry and cause a disaster.
Soon, Shen Qian brought down a gift bag and smiled maliciously: "Sister Qingwu, happy wedding."
Xu Qingwu knew this was a hot potato, but still took it and said thank you.
The two left the Shen family's old house, and Yao Wei drove them back to Chu Yue Mansion.
Cen Xihuai drank some wine and started rubbing his temples as soon as he got in the car. His profile was clear and smooth, his thin lips were stretched straight, and his Adam's apple was prominent.
"Thank you for coming today."
"You're welcome. It's a husband's duty to accompany his wife back home."
"All right…"
The conversation ended like this, and Xu Qingwu turned around and looked out the window boredly.
Cen Xihuai's eyes fell on the gift bag she placed beside her and asked, "You seem to have a good relationship with Miss Shen?"
“Not very good.”
Xu Qingwu thought of the necklace she had won with a few words, took out the box from her pocket and opened it, looking at Cen Xihuai with a little pride: "I won it from her, does it look good?"
Although there are many diamond necklaces, they are not big enough and the quality is not good.
Not worthy of his wife.
Cen Xihuai's fair assessment: "Average."
Xu Qingwu put it away angrily, feeling a little regretful for sharing it with him.
It would have been enough to just say it was nice, but he insisted on spoiling the fun. No wonder Cen Yue said he was like a cold-blooded robot.
A luxurious velvet box appeared before his eyes.
Xu Qingwu looked up in confusion, and Cen Xihuai gestured for her to open it.
Inside was a sapphire necklace, the main gemstone was larger than a pigeon egg and as pure as a lake.
"A gift for a business trip."
Xu Qingwu couldn't understand, did he understand this kind of interest?
Soon Cen Xihuai explained: "Assistant Yao said that husbands should bring gifts for their wives when they return from business trips."
Yao Wei, who was driving, was sweating profusely.
No, Mr. Cen, why did you say it out?
Cen Xihuai did not forget to add: "Assistant Yao is newly married, I think his suggestion is feasible."
Well-reasoned and well-founded.
Xu Qingwu breathed a sigh of relief and thanked him. She almost thought that Cen Xihuai had been possessed by another spirit.
Not seeing any joy or happiness on her face, Cen Xihuai thought for a moment and concluded, "It seems you prefer diamonds. I'll pay attention to the next auction."
Xu Qingwu quickly explained: "You misunderstood, I really like your gift. It's not that I like diamonds, but I feel a sense of accomplishment because I won the necklace."
Cen Xihuai nodded in understanding.
Cen Xihuai: "How did you win?"
Xu Qingwu: “!”
Because she married an "old man" like you in place of Princess Shen?
This is not something to talk about...
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