Chapter 13 13 I’ll whip you to help me wear it.
DR The overly flowery storefront and the pervasive atmosphere of a happy marriage made Tang Ke sweat profusely. He couldn't help but look up and glanced at the person next to him in disbelief, wondering if he was a country boy who came to the city and got cheated. It's impossible that he would jump into the trap knowing clearly that the slogan was just a trap set by the merchant to stimulate consumers' enthusiasm, right?
"Hey..." She tugged at his clothes and said nervously before officially stepping into the store, "Brother, are you really going to buy me a five-carat diamond ring? I'm not saying it's just a token of my appreciation. You can buy it, but I can't wear it. Don't use this to test cadres. Corruption is being investigated so strictly now. Aren't you harming me..."
"I don't know if it can hurt you, but I can see that you really want it." Fu Yu said.
Tang Ke laughed dryly: "Five carats..."
Fu Yu held up his arm to make room, motioning her to take his arm in, "This time, we won't be playing with the ex-wife's sister, ex-husband's brother, nor will we use Hong Shixian's tricks. If you don't like it, just say you don't like it, okay?"
"You're quite shameless." Tang Ke held him. Instead of suspecting that he was blind or something and didn't see the embarrassing slogan "Only one person in a lifetime" written in big bold letters on the wall, she wanted to take care of his shaky self-esteem after being slandered three times in a row. The person who tied the bell must untie it, and if she didn't satisfy him, he might make trouble again.
It’s different in the ring-making shops. Inside the glass counter, each diamond ring rotates 360 degrees like a music box, and the light perfectly hits every edge of the diamond surface. Next to it are the name, introduction, quality and price of the diamond ring.
Tang Ke admitted that she was a country bumpkin at that moment. If she had had half the creativity they had in naming the ring when writing the essay, the official hat would have flown onto her head automatically, and she wouldn't have needed to make a comeback.
"Do you two need engagement rings or wedding rings?" the salesgirl asked with a smile.
A ring that can open a portal is needed. Tang Ke subconsciously wanted to say this. The poster of Doctor Strange was hanging at the entrance of the mall, and she happened to see it when she came in.
With the previous experience as a lesson, Fu Yu didn't give her a chance to speak, and took the initiative to say: "Wedding ring, thank you."
"Okay, you can take a look here. Do you have any preferences for ring style, diamond size, or metal material? Do you have a favorite style?" The salesgirl showed off a row of elegant couple rings resembling music boxes.
"Wow..." Tang Ke exclaimed and immediately lowered his chin to prevent his saliva from flowing.
"Is there anyone you like?" Fu Yu asked.
"To be honest, I like them all." She has never been able to resist shiny things.
Fu Yu put his hands in his pockets and said, "Then watch for a while longer."
"You two are really interesting. If you are interested, you can try them on. You will know the effect only after you try them on! If you can't choose, you can try a few more. Different ring shapes have different effects on the shape of your hands. See which one you like better!" The salesgirl introduced different ring types one by one, covering everything from the color of the diamond to the concept of detailed elements.
As expected of a professional, she praised the subject highly and successfully touched Tang Ke's heart.
Marriage is guilty, but romance is forgiven. No matter who she marries, the ring is innocent! The emotional value that men cannot provide, businesses will provide. She is far from love, but very close to daydreams!
"Try it." Tang Ke stretched out his left hand with tears in his eyes. Just fall into the consumption trap. Isn't life just for a few moments?
The salesgirl put on her finger a diamond ring that was about the size of her little finger nail. At that moment, seriously, Tang Ke felt as happy as if she had ascended the throne. Her hands had never looked so beautiful before.
"Does it look good?" she asked Fu Yu.
Fu Yu stared at her face. Her eyes shone brighter than diamonds. This probably had nothing to do with the eye drops. He nodded and hummed.
"I think so too. Who can tell Liu Yifei and I apart just by looking at our hands?" Tang Ke was so conceited that he felt like he had touched a huge porcelain and didn't even notice anything wrong. He admired it over and over again, and suddenly his tone turned regretful: "It's beautiful, but a little too gorgeous."
She took it off reluctantly and put on another one. Each one was more beautiful than the last. No wonder the heroine in the TV series would cry with joy and be stunned by the beauty when she saw the ring.
"Do you want to try it too?" she asked. She felt embarrassed that she was the only one eating and drinking for free.
Fu Yu wanted to refuse, but then he thought that wedding rings are a pair, and he is the one to match, so it is necessary for him to cooperate with her to try it on.
"Okay, try the matching one you have," he said.
Tang Ke jokingly said, "Follow them as soon as the group starts."
The saleswoman, acting as a romantic tour guide, offered new interpretations of new attractions. She enthusiastically displayed the men's ring and said, "Miss, you have excellent taste. Unlike the women's ring, this men's ring features a simple, elegant, polished, plain design, perfectly suiting your lover's cool temperament."
Cold? Tang Ke glanced at him meaningfully, his silence speaking volumes. Have you ever seen a cold, bespectacled man nickname himself the Jade Emperor?
That ring truly deserves the word "cool," euphemistically called simple and elegant, but to be frank, it looks no different from a keychain. The only thing that distinguishes it from a ring is the tiny black diamond in the center. Of course, she doesn't know much about it.
"Sir, your hands have distinct joints, and the wide plain ring makes you look particularly calm and composed. It will definitely be a perfect match with your lover's hand!" The salesgirl praised him highly.
A good match? Fu Yu looked over meaningfully, clearly impressed. He generally didn't believe that palm reading could be used to match people, but when someone around her told him she looked like Liu Yifei, what was there to hesitate about?
"Help me put it on." Fu Yu handed over his hand.
Tang Ke paused, "Why?"
"I also have a girl's heart."
"Oh oh." Tang Ke pulled the corner of his mouth in amusement, and for a second he felt that he was safe - the lethality of virginity was still too great, and he almost thought it was pure love.
She lifted Fu Yu's hand. His palm was dry and his lines were obvious. Her nails accidentally touched his life line, career line, and love line, causing him to move his fingertips slightly and say, "Don't scratch me."
"?" What are you complaining about?
It must be said that his hands were indeed beautiful. Tang Ke tutted his lips and deliberately repeated the compliment the salesgirl had used to attract customers, "The joints are well-defined, and the temperament is calm and steady."
"Quality, like-mindedness, and family happiness."
"Happy, never tired of it."
"I lost."
Saleswoman: “…”
She was a little stuck and couldn't keep up with the two people's train of thought. She put on the ring for a few seconds and then played the idiom chain game. Is this right?
"Let's put them together and take a look." Tang Ke showed his left hand with a matching diamond ring on its ring finger and moved it close to his left hand.
His skin was whiter than hers, the backs of his hands hairless, and his fingers half a knuckle longer than hers, his nail beds clean and free of dead skin. Tang Ke's face fell, and he asked coldly, "Are you that awesome?"
"?"
Did he just speak? Fu Yu tilted his head in confusion.
The salesgirl then lifted their hands and placed them on the velvet counter. The metallic luster intertwined under the light, and her professionalism quickly aroused her emotions. She said, "It's a perfect match! And there's something very special about this pair of rings. Look, the twisted arm design of the woman's ring and the concave design on the inside of the man's ring are a perfect match! They overlap and interlock seamlessly! This small detail is the most touching core of our 'Encounter' series."
Tang Ke observed carefully and compared it with his fist. It was indeed the same curve. He had underestimated the keychain.
"Every encounter in the world is a reunion after a long separation. It symbolizes that in the vast sea of people, two independent lifelines intersect because of the gravity of love, and together they build a perfect life. The design of this pair is inspired by the wonderful moment of love when 'meeting is a match', which is very suitable for you two! Your tacit understanding is enviable, and it perfectly fits the meaning of this pair of rings! Miss, you have excellent taste!"
They talked about love and affection one after another, and their faces turned red, but neither of them dared to say a word. What's the difference between this and buying a mattress and being asked to try it out? They are not in that kind of relationship, but they still accepted the award. It seems like a blasphemy to love.
"Not bad, not bad." Tang Ke commented with a moist tone. Bundling marketing was so unbearable that she had to say something to cool down.
"Like it? Then buy this pair." Fu Yu said.
"Ah!" Tang Ke suddenly remembered the key point and asked him, "You need to bring your ID card to buy their ring. Do you have your ID card with you? If not, forget it."
The salesgirl was about to take out the gift box containing the ring, but she stopped and said, "Yes, sir, because each man can only give our ring to one person in his lifetime, you need to show your ID card and then sign a true love agreement. In the future, your ID card will not be used to customize DR for other women."
"Alright, no need to say more. He definitely didn't bring it." Tang Ke pretended to choke up. "Just treat it as a dream. I'm still very moved when I wake up."
It's just a ring; there's no need to risk your entire life on it. Forcing a couple with no romantic memories or emotional foundation to talk about being "only" is a form of moral kidnapping. She's content with just having a good time.
"It's okay, we can keep the ring for you, wait..." The salesgirl was interrupted by Fu Yu before she could finish her words.
He was as mysterious as a magician who made sure that everyone was watching with bated breath before witnessing a miracle. Then he silently took out a card from the left pocket of his black jeans, pressed it on the glass counter, pushed it forward with two fingers together, and "calmly" all in for the lifetime customization right. He looked into Tang Ke's eyes calmly throughout the whole process.
“…” Tang Ke quietly wiped his eyelids.
Okay, I know you feel good about showing off, but buddy, you also paid the price.
While the salesgirl was packing, she said, "I advise you not to act rashly. They're very strict, and you won't be able to exchange it later."
Fu Yu calmly scanned the code to pay and replied, "If you want to exchange it, there are plenty of ways to do it. If you don't want to exchange it, there are also ten thousand ways not to exchange it."
"What are you mumbling about?"
Fu Yu didn't answer. He signed the true love agreement provided by the salesgirl and pressed his fingerprint.
Perhaps in her opinion, the red ink that was soaked with fingerprints and the clay figurines she made when playing house as a child came from the same family. At a certain moment, she might have felt bored or figured out something. At that moment, she decided to wash it off and take the retreat route she had prepared in advance. The two lifelines may separate after they intersect.
He understood that he was just playing her husband, not her lover.
However, he didn't want to watch her interest slip away.
A long time ago, he realized that he always unconsciously created a sense of presence in front of her. After pondering it for a while, he finally realized that it was not that she needed him, she could live comfortably alone, but that his life needed her presence, so he felt at ease when they met every day.
I feel uncomfortable if I don’t sign in for a day.
Fortunately, she didn't ask why. She simply treated him as a naive brat, warning him that people can never learn by teaching, but they can learn by teaching once. She seemed certain he would regret it later. Otherwise, he really didn't know how to explain it. Was this sincerity in marriage? Too heavy. Was it just about saving face? Too superficial.
I can't explain the reason clearly. I think there are some things in it, but none of them are correct.
Just treat him as a little kid.
After buying the ring, they had lunch at the mall, heading up to the fourth floor for a rotating hot pot restaurant. Tang Ke talked about her family buying her a house, and asked for advice from experienced people who had done it before, including any important points to note when signing a contract and how to tell if the price was too high or if it was a good deal.
She had made some plans for these things when she was browsing posts and imagining the future on Xiaohongshu. Well, not just a little. She had grand plans and was so greedy that she even dared to plan a 150-square-meter house. After all, if she closed her eyes, there was no essential difference between a 1.8-meter bed and a 200-meter anti-human boss's bed.
However, when the day comes to buy a house, she still has to be down-to-earth and realistic, and make the necessary choices.
Fu Yu offered his guidance and guidance, helping her assess the pressure of repaying her mortgage. With her current salary, if she wanted to pay off her mortgage quickly, she would have to make a living performing in her spare time, just like he did. So, it would be best if her parents could provide some further support, otherwise the pressure would be enormous.
"But I really want to buy a house..." Tang Ke's face was filled with frustration. "After we get married, I can withdraw the provident fund for both of us. That should be better, right?"
"Oh, I forgot." Fu Yu bought the house with his own ability - the ability to work like a slave - and ignored the care of the country.
"Will you accompany me to take a look this afternoon? My parents are there too." Tang Ke asked.
"good."
After a while, the conveyor belt of the rotating hot pot brought several plates of fruit to Tang Ke. She asked, for some unknown reason, "Do you like cherry tomatoes?"
"I don't like it, but I don't hate it either." Fu Yu saw her staring at the conveyor belt in a daze and asked, "Why?"
"It's okay." Tang Ke avoided his gaze.
Fu Yu thought she wanted to eat it, and seeing that the tomatoes were about to disappear, he reached out and took a plate, poured it into her bowl, and said, "Eat it."
"Then do you like dogs?" Tang Ke asked again.
"That's not what I meant. I meant, Princess, please eat."
“…” This person has a strong desire to survive.
Tang Ke picked up one and put it in his mouth, saying, "I'm just asking if you like dogs, or if you prefer cats?"
"dog."
"What kind of dog?" Tang Ke realized that it was impossible for him to spy on her dream last night, so he gradually became bolder.
"A medium-sized dog, or even a large one. My grandfather had a local dog, and I often watched the house with it." Fu Yu picked up the bowl and drank the soup. Like a transition between comedy and tragedy, he swallowed the soup and added, "It died when I was in the second year of junior high school. It left quietly and no one could find it."
Tang Ke's heart skipped a beat. He patted his back and said comfortingly, "Raise it. We'll raise a local dog from now on."
Fu Yu looked up with pity, "Us?"
His glasses were fogged up, covered with a layer of steaming white frost. Due to his myopia, he tucked his chin in, raised his eyebrows, and looked over the top of the frames. His unintentional cuteness was the most deadly.
"Uh." Tang Ke didn't know when her poor handsome man would change his bad habits.
No, he is not handsome, it's those glasses and that mole that make him look so attractive.
"Yes, we do. I like dogs, too," she said.
Fu Yu pursed his lips, feeling happy.
The bond of a life is much more effective than a ring.
Tang Ke took the initiative to treat her to this meal and quietly paid the bill, which was just the tip of the iceberg of the ring's price. She waved her hand and said no need to be polite, and that there was only give and take, so she was the one who got the better deal anyway.
The sight of clouds of smoke rising from a rotating hot pot restaurant was perfectly normal, but the smell of smoke was unusual. Tang Ke was about to leave when he caught sight of a middle-aged couple across the street smoking as if they were alone. The customers around them frowned and counted, but they remained indifferent.
"Fu Yu, they are smoking indoors." She pointed across and complained.
"I'll ask the store manager to come." Before Fu Yu could call the store manager, he saw a purple figure rushing out in his peripheral vision.
Just kidding, this is a good opportunity to go down to the grassroots level.
Tang Ke walked around to the other side and said seriously, "Smoking is not allowed indoors. Please put out your cigarettes."
The men took a deep puff with their cheeks hollowed, squinting at her and asking, "Where does it say you can't smoke?"
"Didn't you see the sign at the door? Didn't you see it posted on the wall of the mall?" Tang Ke's tone became sharp.
The manager arrived, sweating profusely. The kitchen wasn't as cool as the restaurant, and he was so overheated he couldn't even open his eyes. He gently urged the men to put out their cigarettes, stating that there were indeed regulations prohibiting smoking indoors. The two men refused to budge. Even though they knew the rules prohibited it, their attitude remained unyielding and unyielding.
Fu Yu whispered something to the store manager behind him, and the manager immediately turned his brows and glared at him, shouting to kick the two customers out. It was only a matter of minutes, and Tang Ke didn't hear what he said clearly. He was dazed and was helped out by him.
"Huh? What did you just say?"
"I told you that you are pregnant. There are surveillance cameras in the store. If you don't kick them out, I will report his store for exposing pregnant women to secondhand smoke." Fu Yu silently withdrew his hand that was protecting her belly.
"Fu Yu."
"Why."
"Are you taking revenge on me?" Tang Ke said with a forced smile.
"No." Fu Yu smiled but didn't smile, changing the subject: "Are we going to the marriage registration office?"
"What the hell?"
"Here." Fu Yu raised his chin. In front of him was the sign for the bathroom. There were two little figures, a man and a woman, standing side by side. It could also be used in a marriage registration office.
Tang Ke felt it was ridiculous, as if he had gone crazy the moment he talked about raising a dog.
"Did you get poisoned from the hot pot?"
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【Bankrupt Elite ED Man x Natural Indifferent Man Editor】
[A down-and-out elite who has failed in both the economic and marriage markets x the editorial mascot with exceptional insensitivity]
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Shen Zhirong accidentally met the senior whom he had always admired in high school. He heard that he was engaged and that he had started a company and became the president. So who is this beautiful woman who was eating cheap supermarket rice balls on the roadside and was soaked to the skin...?
Anyway, I picked it up and took it home.
The senior said that his fiancée ran away with someone else, his company went bankrupt, his accounts were frozen, and he was completely homeless.
That's terrible, Shen Zhirong thought. "Stay with me first and wait until the typhoon stops before leaving," she suggested.
Does your boyfriend mind? Is it inconvenient? The senior asked politely.
"Maybe he would mind, but he's not unreasonable. At worst, I can just go back to live with my parents, who are nearby," she said.
The senior lowered his head, not knowing what he was thinking.
"I have sexual dysfunction."
"?"
"Stay. This is your home after all. And please reassure your boyfriend that you're helping a hapless guy who will never be able to stand up again. Even if he wants to, he doesn't pose any threat."
"Oh..." Shen Zhirong responded slowly. He didn't understand what he meant. He just thought: That's really miserable.
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Before finding a new place to live, Yan Yili cooked for Shen Zhirong, cleaned the house, and tidied the room every day. Like her mother, he told her to wear more clothes when the weather got cold and not to work too hard. He even helped her choose a birthday gift for her boyfriend. His care was more thorough and perfect than that of the aunt at home.
It's unbelievable. When I picked him up, he was still dressed in a suit and looked dignified. But in just a few days, he became a senior nanny who never took off his apron and was proficient in foot massage.
Shen Zhirong was puzzled, and Shen Zhirong suggested: "Senior, you don't have to do all this. It's my duty to help you. You helped me even more in the past."
Yan Yili smiled, handed her the washed fruit, and asked, "Are you troubled?"
Shen Zhirong shook his head: "No, on the contrary, I'm a little spoiled."
"Then enjoy it and don't think too much."
What he said was exactly the same as what he said in high school.
This is Yan Yili. After arranging everything in order, he just told her to enjoy herself and not think about anything else.
——It was not until later, when he rinsed his mouth more and more frequently, that Shen Zhirong suddenly realized,
wrong.
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