After leaving his parents' house, he felt his steps were much lighter.
Sending money home gave him an indescribable sense of satisfaction and peace of mind.
Even after getting married, Zhou Qingjian remained the pillar of the Zhou family and a dutiful son!
When they got home, Shen Yurong clung to his arm, practically pressing her entire body against him.
"Brother Jian, you're so kind!"
Seeing her bright smile, Zhou Qingjian's displeasure vanished instantly.
He took her to a state-run restaurant, where they ordered braised pork and steamed fish, which cost nearly ten yuan.
This was a luxury he would never have dared to dream of before.
"Brother Jian, today was such a bad day. I went out to look for my sister wearing new clothes, but I didn't see a single acquaintance today."
"Shen Zixi has really grown up..."
Listening to his wife rambling on about not seeing her younger brother and sister-in-law today, Zhou Qingjian felt that his wife was being unreasonable.
What kind of status does the Lu family have? Wouldn't it be a good thing for them to be on good terms with their younger siblings?
My wife is far too short-sighted.
According to custom, when newlyweds return to their parents' home, the son-in-law is expected to prepare generous gifts to show his respect for the bride's family and the importance the bride is placed on her in her husband's family.
Shen Yurong was looking forward to it the night before her wedding.
She imagined herself returning to her parents' home with generous gifts, looking triumphant in front of her neighbors and relatives.
The day before the bride's return visit to her parents' home was fast approaching.
"Brother Jian, is everything prepared for the homecoming gift tomorrow? Is there enough money? Should I get some more...?"
Shen Yurong asked Zhou Qingjian affectionately.
She thought that Zhou Qingjian had made a lot of money a few days ago, so the homecoming gift couldn't be stingy.
He even secretly planned to give his mother a red envelope and buy his father a pack of good cigarettes and a bottle of good wine.
Prepare some candy and snacks for the children of my relatives.
"Ah... the homecoming gift is all prepared, don't worry."
Zhou Qingjian paused as he was tidying his clothes, a hint of unease flashing across his face.
Shen Yurong, unsuspecting, was happily thinking about what clothes she should wear tomorrow and how to show them off to Shen Zixi.
The next morning, the two got ready to go out.
Shen Yurong specially wore that new woolen coat, and her hair was neatly combed.
She looked at Zhou Qingjian, waiting for him to take out the prepared homecoming gifts and red envelopes.
Zhou Qingjian, however, only took out a piece of pork tied with straw rope from the kitchen. It weighed about two pounds and was about the same size as the pork he had brought during the betrothal ceremony.
Let's go.
He said it with a calm expression.
"That's...that's all?!"
Shen Yurong was stunned. She looked at his empty hands and then at the lone piece of pork. She looked at him in disbelief.
"Oh dear, lately... I need to turn over some money in my business, and all the money is invested. Pork is doing well, but it's not very practical."
Zhou Qingjian coughed lightly, his eyes flickering.
"turnover?"
"Didn't you just make money...?"
Shen Yurong raised her voice.
"Oh, you don't understand. I'm the one running around doing everything."
“In business, there are always gains and losses. Right now, we need capital. We’ll make up for it when we make money next time.”
"Let's go quickly, don't keep your parents-in-law waiting."
"I'll just add another ten yuan."
Zhou Qingjian impatiently interrupted her, took out ten yuan, picked up the pork, and walked out first.
Shen Yurong stood there watching his retreating figure, somewhat suspicious.
Zhou Qingjian was clearly impatient with her tone.
What business turnover? They clearly don't want to spend much money on the homecoming gift!
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