Although they were married, she kept a clear separation between them when it came to money.
He knew very well how independent and self-reliant she was; she never wanted to rely on him.
This time, however, she said that what was his was also hers, rather than saying that she should make up the difference in rent.
Her heart seemed to be drawn even closer to him.
Shen Muzhi's lips curled up in a smile, his mood extremely pleasant.
He patted her palm and laughed, "I've already paid you back the rent, didn't you notice?"
"When did you pay me back? Don't try to renege on your promise." Xiang Zhilan had no recollection of it; he had never given her any money.
"It's just on your ears." Shen Muzhi looked at the pair of black pearl earrings.
"Sixty thousand yuan for this pair?!" Xiang Zhilan touched the pearls and glared at him. "You just see something and buy something so expensive, you're such a spendthrift!"
“Cough, not 60,000 for a pair.” Shen Muzhi held up one finger. “It’s 60,000 for one.”
"..." Xiang Zhilan was speechless. While she was worrying about employee salaries, studio rent, and various other expenses, he had casually bought such expensive earrings.
"So you still have to pay me 60,000 in rent." Shen Muzhi held her hand tightly and teased her.
"You wish," Xiang Zhilan pulled her hand back, slapped the back of his hand, and said, "This is a gift from you, why should I pay for it?"
“You’ve already paid me the rent, so why should I pay you back? You always say that your money is your money and my money is my money.” Shen Muzhi countered, saying, “When I buy something for my parents-in-law, you go to great lengths to buy the same thing for your parents-in-law. Do you really think I can’t see through you? Since you’re so calculating, then calculate everything clearly.”
Xiang Zhilan was taken aback; she really hadn't expected him to have noticed that.
"Shen Muzhi, you're like a cat that climbs on the roof and tears off the tiles if you don't discipline me for three days. I'll settle things when I want to, and I won't settle things when I don't want to. Hurry up and give me back my 60,000 yuan." Xiang Zhilan pinched Shen Muzhi's arm.
"You call me domineering? I think you're the domineering one." He had originally intended to persuade her not to be so calculating in the future.
“So what if I’m domineering?” Xiang Zhilan raised her chin. “That’s because you spoiled me. You’re just reaping what you sowed.”
Shen Muzhi pulled her into his arms. He liked this self-inflicted suffering, and it felt like they were closer. He lowered his head and whispered in her ear, "I have no money, but I have a woman. How about I repay you with my body?"
"You wish," Xiang Zhilan said, getting out of his arms. "You don't want to pay back the money, huh? Fine, then keep your promise from when we remarried. You said you wouldn't make me unhappy in the future, so now you'd better hand over all your assets, or I'll be unhappy."
"Wouldn't I be losing more than I gain?" Shen Muzhi smiled and took her outstretched hand in his.
"Who told you not to pay me back the rent? Nobody does half the job of being a Good Samaritan." Xiang Zhilan snorted.
"Alright, it's all yours, but you can't be so calculating with me anymore." Shen Muzhi didn't care about the money; she was the mistress of the house, so it was only right that she manage it.
"It depends on my mood," Xiang Zhilan said haughtily.
Seeing her pouting, Shen Muzhi couldn't help but pull her over and kiss her.
Xiang Zhilan took the opportunity to wrap her arms around his neck and kissed him in return.
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