As she spoke the last few words, Xu Ruantang's tone became aggrieved, and her eyes reddened.
This time, she wasn't acting; she genuinely felt that Chen Ji shouldn't have treated her that way, making her feel like she had committed a crime.
"If I commit a crime, let the law punish me, not your vigilante justice."
Xu Ruantang spoke quickly, and Chen Ji quietly held her, listening to her recount her grievances.
After she finished speaking, Chen Jicai hugged her and said slowly, "It was impulsive of me to buy the house on my own."
He didn't intend to punish Xu Ruantang; he just thought that if she wanted it, he would give it to her.
Moreover, Xu Ruantang's statement is not entirely accurate.
Chen Ji reached out and gently stroked the tip of her nose. "Wife."
He called her name only once.
Chen Ji wanted to say that he had no idea that four thousand could buy that courtyard.
From a rational perspective, the uncertainty surrounding this matter is too great. If it ends up being bought by someone else, she would be extremely disappointed.
But he didn't say it.
Chen Ji didn't want her to feel guilty because of this.
"It was my fault. If anything happens in the future, let's discuss it together, okay?" Chen Ji's tone was gentler than ever before.
Xu Ruantang even felt that he was now treating her like a little treasure to be pampered.
Xu Ruantang pouted like Xiaobao, "Okay, you must grow a mouth in the future, don't leave your mouth unused."
"If there's a next time, I'll take it down and hang it on the roof. I'll just stop using it and stop eating altogether."
Xu Ruantang reached out and gently stroked Chen Ji's lips twice.
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