Xu Ruantang only came to her senses when a pair of strong arms wrapped around her waist.
Despite his towering height, Chen Ji rested his head on her shoulder, saying, "Wife, I shouldn't have interfered with you."
He paused for a moment, then said, "But I hope that whatever you do is because you like it, not because you're forced to earn money. If you need money, we have it at home. We're husband and wife, what's mine is yours."
This was the longest sentence he had spoken all day. Xu Ruantang smiled and tilted her head in his arms, "What about mine? Mine is yours too?"
Chen Ji kissed her cheek. "Do you think so?"
Xu Ruantang finally understood. His unusual behavior today, rubbing his face against hers, hugging and kissing her, was all because of Huan Molin's cheek kiss.
If this continues, her face will probably become bald.
"Chen Ji, you're so childish. The one who kissed me was such a young child. His father even said it's a foreign custom. Are you jealous?"
Xu Ruantang found it amusing that Chen Ji's jealousy was so inexplicable, all because of a child.
Chen Ji stood up straight, took the basin from her hand, and took out the washed vegetables. "He's only ten years younger than you."
Xu Ruantang: "......"
Is that how it's calculated?!
If you calculate it that way, the age difference between people is no more than one hundred years.
"We're about to cook, and there'll be a lot of smoke. Go outside and rest for a bit," Chen Ji said in the most serious tone, yet with the most doting affection.
Xu Ruantang, feeling playful, whispered in Chen Ji's ear before leaving, "Third Brother, you're right. He's only ten years younger, and a handsome young man with blue eyes and a high nose. I like him."
Chen Ji is an emotionally stable adult. Even if Xu Ruantang provokes him again, he will at most ruffle her hair.
The landlady, who hadn't shown up for a while, finally appeared the next day.
She had a fingernail scratch on her neck and dark circles under her eyes.
When Sister Juan saw this, she asked gently, "Big sister, what's wrong?"
The landlady's smile was forced, and her tone was full of bitterness: "Don't even mention it. Because of this yard, the house is in complete chaos. When my daughter-in-law heard that I wanted to sell it, she not only refused but also insisted on giving it to her brothers to use for their business."
The landlady spat and said, "Even if I have to sell her off cheaply, I won't give her any money back to her family. What a piece of trash!"
It was clear that the landlady was very angry. She grabbed Juan's hand and said, "Juan, please keep an eye out for me. She needs cash, so please sell it as soon as possible."
“Okay.” Sister Juan agreed readily, but soon looked worried again: “Sister, you sold the yard behind your daughter-in-law’s back. Will she come and cause trouble? If I introduce someone else to buy it, she will come and make a scene every few days. It will be difficult for me to explain to the buyer.”
The landlady patted Sister Juan's hand, "She dares! I've already sold the house. If she wants to do that, then we can separate the family! My husband and I aren't going to serve her anymore. Whoever wants to take care of the grandson can take care of him!"
The landlady was also a woman with a temper; she trembled with anger when she talked about her daughter-in-law.
"Okay, I'm relieved to hear that," Sister Juan said with a smile. "Then how much should I quote the buyer?"
"Five thousand is the lowest I can get."
Sister Juan chatted with the landlady for a long time, but the landlady still wouldn't lower the price by a single cent, insisting on this lowest possible price.
Xu Ruantang arrived at the shop at noon. Although the hospital didn't need soup, she had been delivering meals to Chen Ji recently.
No matter how her cooking tasted, Chen Ji would eat it all.
He found it strange that he seemed to be waiting for her every time. Even after delivering the food, he wouldn't let her leave and insisted on taking Xu Ruantang to the regimental office.
After she visited many times, all the young soldiers in the regimental headquarters recognized her, and each time they would shout in unison, "Sister-in-law!"
While Chen Ji was eating, Xu Ruantang asked him, "Isn't it inappropriate for me to come to your regimental headquarters every day?"
Military personnel rarely come here unless there is a reason.
Chen Ji looked up, picked up a piece of beef, and held it to Xu Ruantang's lips. "Wife, if you're tired, I can eat at the cafeteria."
Xu Ruantang was chewing beef and couldn't find the words to refute him, so she could only stare blankly.
"That's not what I meant. How about I cook dinner and you come home to eat?"
It's not far from their courtyard, and with their lunch break, it's enough time for Chen Ji to make a round trip.
Xu Hanli had already stepped into the office when he heard Chen Ji's words, so he awkwardly withdrew his foot.
He stood outside the door, speechless, gazing at the sky. The world had truly changed! The old fox, who had been hiding his true nature for a thousand years, could no longer conceal it.
After hearing what Sister Juan had to say about the house, Xu Ruantang pursed her lips and said, "Sister Juan, I think you're right. This house is worth at most four thousand. Five thousand is a bit beyond my expectations."
If that's the price, she'll need to think about it again.
In later generations, mortgage loans have crushed countless young people, let alone in this era where there is no concept of advanced consumption.
She can reconsider the house issue later.
Sister Juan comforted her, saying, "It's okay. If you can't sell it at this price, the landlady will definitely lower the price after a while."
"Ruan Ruan, are you going to buy a house?"
A voice suddenly appeared behind her, startling Xu Ruantang so much that she almost lost her soul.
Who are these people around her? Why do they all love to gossip behind her back?
“Sit down.” Xu Ruantang pointed to the stool next to her. “The house next door is for sale. I originally wanted to buy it, but the price is too high. I’ll wait a bit longer.”
Xu Ruantang explained simply, "What time will your brother be discharged from the hospital?"
"Let's go tonight. My mom is still at the hospital with me right now."
Li Shuhe and Xu Ruantang had made an appointment to pick up Li Shuyang from the hospital today, along with Chen Ji.
"Then let's wait for Chen Ji in the store."
Li Shuhe has been to the store several times, and Sister Juan and Qiu Liang know her too.
When Xu Ruantang was busy, Sister Juan would sit and chat with Li Shuhe. The two people, who had completely different life experiences, had a very pleasant conversation.
It seems that women are naturally connected through gossip. Li Shuhe told Sister Juan about the bizarre things that happened in the performing arts troupe, and Sister Juan told Li Shuhe about things she encountered in her early years.
When Chen Jilai arrived, he was still riding a motorcycle. Xu Ruantang sat in the middle, and Li Shuhe sat at the back. There were three people on one motorcycle.
They entered the ward, where Li's mother had already packed up everything and taken it home. Li Shuyang stared at the two people opposite him.
Seeing them come in, Li Shuyang finally smiled and said, "Sister, Third Brother, Third Sister-in-law, let's go home!"
Without even glancing at the two men, he stood up and was about to leave.
Cheng Dan nudged Lu Lei's arm and whispered, "He's injured, help him up."
Lu Lei didn't think much of it and went over to help him up.
"No need, I can manage on my own." Li Shuyang didn't understand what these two were up to either. He wasn't familiar with one of them, and he barely knew the other.
They insisted on taking him home from the hospital; who knows what they were really up to?
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