I know they got up very early today and have been busy all day.
After the meal, the elders urged them to go back and rest.
Everyone is resting in the new house tonight.
The new house is a courtyard house with many rooms, enough for everyone.
After returning to her room, Gu Mingyue took out the box her mother-in-law had given her.
Upon opening it and seeing its contents, I gasped in surprise, "Wow!"
Lu Lin leaned closer for a look. "Did Mom give this to you?"
The box contained a palm-sized piece of jade, carved into the shape of a ruyi (a traditional Chinese ornament symbolizing good fortune), which shone brightly under the light.
Gu Mingyue nodded: "Yes."
This is way too expensive.
It's not that Gu Mingyue is exaggerating; even in her personal savings, there isn't a piece of jade this big.
"This should have been found by my great-grandfather when he went to the Northwest. Because it was in good condition, he kept it as a family heirloom."
Lu Lin saw it once when he was a child, and his mother told him that he should save it for his future wife.
Gu Mingyue carefully wiped away her fingerprints, unwilling to leave even a trace on such fine jade.
Looking at her like this, Lu Lin couldn't help but laugh and said in a low voice, "Why are you being so cautious?"
Gu Mingyue said mysteriously, "This kind of good stuff should be carefully preserved. It can't be damaged. It's worth a lot of money."
Seeing her greedy little face, Lu Lin couldn't help but smile. He took out a box from the cabinet and solemnly placed it in Gu Mingyue's palm.
That was his savings.
"From now on, all the money will be in your hands." His voice still carried a hint of alcohol, but it was incredibly earnest.
Gu Mingyue was taken aback. "This... isn't that inappropriate?"
“There’s nothing wrong with it.” Lu Lin looked at her, his eyes bright. “I earn money so that you can live a good life.”
"Don't tell me you're disgusted with me?"
His head drooped, as if he would make a scene if Gu Mingyue didn't agree.
“Of course not,” Gu Mingyue replied immediately.
Who would complain about having too much money? She's not stupid.
How much money is in here?
Gu Mingyue shook the box and felt that there were quite a lot of things inside.
Lu Lin smiled and gestured for her to open it and take a look.
Gu Mingyue opened it with anticipation, and was surprised to see the colorful banknotes inside.
"I didn't realize you were such a tycoon. Looks like I've found a golden patron."
The money in the box, plus the money in the passbook, totaled a full five thousand yuan.
You should know that nowadays, the annual expenses of an average family may not even reach one hundred yuan.
“I received a stipend from the military academy when I started school. After graduation, I went to the border area. I received various stipends and subsidies. My family doesn’t need my help. I’m a one-person household.”
At that time, all my wages were saved up, and apart from occasionally helping the families of comrades who were in poorer circumstances, I had no other expenses.
After hearing his words, Gu Mingyue nodded, agreeing that he was right.
Lu Lin is twenty-seven years old this year. He has spent the best five years of his life on the frontier, which are also the most dangerous five years.
You could say that all the money he has saved up now was earned with his life.
Every mission means a thrilling ordeal, a journey through a hail of bullets.
Gu Mingyue put the box away. "Then I'll keep an eye on it for you. If you need to spend money, come to me. I can give you twenty yuan a week for pocket money."
Since people have entrusted so much money to her, she can't be too greedy; it's okay if she gets a little more pocket money.
Lu Lin laughed and said, "Okay, I'll listen to my wife."
After he said that, the room fell silent instantly.
The two sat side by side on the edge of the bed, neither of them speaking, yet both could feel each other's heartbeats.
"Honey, it's getting late, let's go to sleep. We need to get our marriage certificate tomorrow."
Because of their special circumstances, they chose to hold the wedding first and then register their marriage later.
Gu Mingyue blushed and nodded gently.
An ambiguous atmosphere filled the air, a gentle breeze blew through the window, and the flame of the red candle flickered slightly.
the next day.
Gu Mingyue felt sore all over as soon as she moved slightly.
Someone had wrapped their arms around her waist, and the person was hanging on her like a sloth.
No wonder she always felt breathless when she slept; it turned out that Lu Lin was holding her the whole time.
She was a little annoyed and a little embarrassed, so she raised her hand and gently pinched Lu Lin's nose.
Lu Lin felt a little stuffy. He opened his eyes and found that his wife was pinching his nose. He said in a low voice, "Stop it."
Seeing that he was awake, Gu Mingyue became even angrier and pinched his arm hard.
Lu Lin cried out "Ouch!" as she pinched him, but laughed even harder, "Wife, I was wrong."
Hearing him admit he was wrong, Gu Mingyue raised her voice and asked, "Where were you wrong?"
What went wrong?
Lu Lin really didn't know this. He only remembered that when he was toasting, He Binglin reminded him as someone with experience that when his wife was angry, no matter what she said, he should admit that he was wrong.
“If my wife points out what I did wrong, then I admit I did wrong.”
Seeing his expression, Gu Mingyue knew that he didn't know what he had done wrong.
"It's all your fault, I feel terrible all over now."
Lu Lin suddenly realized that it was because of this matter.
"Where does it hurt? Let me take a look."
As he spoke, his hands were already reaching up to lift his shirt.
He was acting like a hooligan in broad daylight, so Gu Mingyue slapped his hand.
"You don't need to look."
Lu Lin quickly begged for forgiveness, "I'm sorry, honey, I was too rough. Shall we go check on him later?"
Hearing his words, Gu Mingyue felt even more ashamed and indignant.
Seeing that his wife was unwilling, Lu Lin had no choice but to think about going to the hospital later to ask the doctor if there were any ways to alleviate the situation.
Seeing that it was getting late, Gu Mingyue hurriedly urged him to get up. After they changed their clothes, their family members were already sitting in the living room waiting for them when they came out of the house.
Steaming hot food was laid out on the table.
Upon seeing the two approach, everyone's faces lit up with joy.
Lu Wanwan looked at Gu Mingyue with a teasing expression and winked at her.
Gu Mingyue could tell from her expression that she was thinking about something indescribable, and her cheeks flushed involuntarily.
"Good morning, Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, Dad, and Wanwan." Gu Mingyue greeted everyone softly.
"Okay, okay."
The elders couldn't stop smiling as they watched the young couple being affectionate.
"Yueyue, did you sleep well last night?"
In response to Xia Huiying's concern, Gu Mingyue nodded and agreed.
"That's good. This house is your and Xiaolin's new house. After you get married, you can live here or in the compound, it's up to you."
Their idea was for the young couple to live in the compound, since it would be more lively with everyone living together. However, considering that the young couple might need some alone time, the final decision rested with them.
Gu Mingyue smiled and said, "Grandma, Lu Lin and I have decided to move back to the compound."
The courtyard house does offer freedom, but according to Lu Lin, he might return to the army after his injury heals, and they want to spend more time with their families while they are still here.
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