Chapter 646 The Passing of Time 11
Gao Yinglan: "Goodness, you've been keeping quiet until now, and now you've made a stunning statement!"
I was even thinking of playing matchmaker for you, but you went out and brought your wife back with you.
After saying what he needed to say, Qiu Juncheng said, "Madam Cai, we just got back, let's go back to the room and tidy up first."
"Okay, okay, you go ahead with your work, I won't bother you anymore."
Qiu Juncheng pulled Ning Yan into the house, and Gao Yinglan was not idle either. She went downstairs, changed into her little leather shoes, and went out to spread gossip.
In the next room, Qiu Juncheng began searching around as soon as he entered. He had made a mark on the door before he left, an inconspicuous mark that he could spot whenever someone came in.
The mark was still there, but he was extremely vigilant and still searched the house carefully.
After searching upstairs and downstairs without finding anything, Qiu Juncheng breathed a sigh of relief.
"What are you looking for?" Ning Yan asked deliberately.
Qiu Juncheng carefully chose his words and said, "My work is special, and I often come into contact with Japanese people. Those members of the Military Intelligence Bureau or the Red Party who want to get some intelligence from me may very well install listening devices in my home."
I was away for several days this time, so I'll definitely check everything carefully when I get back. Luckily, I didn't find anything.
Ning Yan deliberately asked, "Won't some people still call you a traitor?"
When this was brought up, Qiu Juncheng became a little nervous: "Are you worried about my bad reputation?"
Ning Yan waved her hand, "I don't care about these things. I married you because I want to live a good life with you. As long as you can provide me with enough to eat and drink, I don't care about anything else."
Qiu Juncheng breathed a sigh of relief, "Okay, I will definitely make sure you live a good life."
After saying that, he went into his study and soon came out with two packets of silver dollars, which he handed to Ning Yan. “Here, take these and spend them. I can’t give you more, but I can still make sure you have enough to eat and drink. This is a small request.”
Ning Yan's eyes lit up at the sight of money. She snatched the money from the man's hand and started counting it. Having developed a habit of squandering money in her previous life, she was already thinking about how to spend all of it.
"You rest first, I need to tidy up the house."
Ning Yan hummed in agreement twice, then finally looked up. "Will we have to clean up the house ourselves from now on?"
"No, we have a maid at home, but she's on leave when I'm out on assignment."
"She was responsible for cooking three meals a day for us and cleaning, but she didn't live at home."
"That's good. I'm here to enjoy life with you, not to be your servant. Don't ask me to do any work!"
Qiu Juncheng nodded helplessly: "Don't worry, I won't let you do it!"
The woman he married—she always finds a way to surprise him.
She's a peasant girl who married such a "high-ranking official," and on the first day of their marriage, she said she couldn't do anything. Doesn't she care at all if he finds her unworthy?
After a quick cleaning, Qiu Juncheng was exhausted, so he decided to take Ning Yan out for dinner that evening.
"Then go downstairs and wait for me. I'll change my clothes. I've been on the bus for half a day, and this outfit is all wrinkled."
Qiu Juncheng obediently went downstairs. Although they were married, they hadn't consummated their marriage yet, and he really couldn't stare at his wife while she changed clothes.
Half an hour later, Ning Yan came downstairs.
Qiu Juncheng stared wide-eyed for a moment.
Ning Yan originally wore a long braid, but now her hair was loose and she had combed it with hair oil, making it into big waves. The red cheongsam embroidered with mandarin ducks and lotus pond patterns made her figure look even more exquisite.
"Put on your high heels."
This is also one of the betrothal gifts; he just took it out specifically.
But when Ning Yan obediently changed into her shoes, he regretted it.
"..." I really wanted her to change her clothes back.
"Let's go, I'm starving."
"Okay, sure."
The two got into the car, which headed straight for the Western restaurant.
Sure enough, Ning Yan attracted a lot of attention when she appeared at the Western restaurant. Qiu Juncheng, with a cold face, led his people to sit in the innermost part of the banquet hall, while he sat on the outside, blocking the view of most people, which made him feel a little better.
After quickly ordering and the waiter leaving, Ning Yan asked him, "What's wrong? Why are you suddenly unhappy?"
Qiu Juncheng: "Hmm? I'm not upset, it's just that I was thinking about how I looked when I first met you."
"From eating Western food to thinking about steamed buns?" She thought that morning was the first time they met.
"No, it's you who smeared soot on your face."
Ning Yan is so smart; she immediately understood what he was thinking.
"Hmph, back then I was an honest and easily bullied commoner, and I smeared ashes on my face because I was afraid of being targeted."
Now I'm an official's wife, don't even think about it.
"I just want to eat well, dress well, drive nice cars, and live in a luxury mansion."
Qiu Juncheng raised his chin. "So I'll have to find you a new house."
He felt he had enough of food, drink, and a car, so the house couldn't really be called a luxury home.
Ning Yan waved her hand, "The accommodation is alright for now, as long as I don't have to do any work."
The main issue is that his position doesn't allow him to live in very nice conditions.
While ordering food, Qiu Juncheng kept thinking about what kind of person his new wife was.
He's pleasure-seeking, but not too greedy, since we didn't make him change houses.
She didn't engage in productive labor, but before marrying him, she worked every day with her parents at their stall.
Others may be beautiful without realizing it, but I'm determined to be beautiful!
Heh, that's quite interesting.
Moreover, her personality is currently the best cover for him.
Soon the food was served, and Qiu Juncheng taught Ning Yan how to use a knife and fork.
Ning Yan studied while complaining, "What is this? We have to set up so much furniture just to eat. By the time we figure it out, the meat will be cold..."
"So, are you going to eat it or not?"
"eat."
Qiu Juncheng glanced at her with amusement, "Will you come again next time?"
"Come."
"Then you have to learn properly, or people will laugh at you for not knowing how to use cutlery."
"Okay, okay, I'll study hard, alright?"
A country girl who has never seen the world before would definitely want to learn how to eat such a high-class thing as Western food, so as not to embarrass herself in the future.
Therefore, she had to react in a way that fit the persona she was portrayed as.
"Give me another steak, I'm not full, and I want it well-done."
Qiu Juncheng: ...
"I have a big appetite, you'll have to get used to it gradually."
Qiu Juncheng: ... "Waiter".
The waiter quickly came over and said, "Two more steaks, well-done."
Waiter: ...It's rare for someone to order two steaks when eating Western food.
After the waiter left, Qiu Juncheng said, "I have a big appetite, and I used to be embarrassed to order twice. I should learn more from you in the future."
Ning Yan said nonchalantly, "Of course, you have to eat your fill. If you're not full, you can ask for more."
"Yes, you're absolutely right."
I won't come to Western restaurants anymore, lest I go hungry. People like them are better off coming to more substantial restaurants.
But there was one advantage to eating Western food: Qiu Juncheng actually paid the bill in legal tender.
This is really a great place to spend money.
After leaving the Western restaurant, Qiu Juncheng drove straight home.
He hadn't forgotten that tonight was his wedding night.
After returning home, the couple washed up separately. Qiu Juncheng's family was quite well-off; a boiler was installed on the first floor, and hot water was prepared in advance so that they could have hot water at any time.
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