Tonight, Xiao Jingchuan didn't sleep on the floor; he took off his coat and lay down next to his wife.
He silently gazed at his wife's sleeping face and secretly vowed that no matter what difficulties and challenges they might encounter in the future, he would always stay by her side and protect her for the rest of his life.
The next day, before dawn, Shen Yunsheng woke up.
She rubbed her eyes, stretched, and then sat up.
Suddenly, she felt someone lying next to her, which startled her. Upon closer inspection, she realized it was Xiao Jingchuan.
"Ah!" Shen Yunsheng cried out subconsciously and pushed Xiao Jingchuan hard.
Xiao Jingchuan was also awakened from his sleep by her push.
"What happened?" he asked, still groggy.
"You... how did you get here?" Shen Yunsheng glared at him, her face showing displeasure.
Xiao Jingchuan casually made up an excuse: "Um... I was too tired last night, I don't know."
After saying that, he put on an innocent expression.
"Haven't we always slept separately? When did you climb into my bed?" Shen Yunsheng said angrily.
"I don't know," Xiao Jingchuan looked at her innocently. "Maybe I sleepwalked last night."
"Sleepwalking?" Shen Yunsheng's eyes widened. "You actually have this problem? Does that mean I'll be constantly frightened by you from now on?"
"Don't worry, I won't do it again." Xiao Jingchuan quickly assured him, "This was just an accident, I promise I won't do it again."
After saying that, he quickly got out of bed, tidied his clothes and bed, and then slunk away from the room.
Shen Yunsheng was left alone on the bed, still thinking about what had just happened.
She rubbed her temples, and some images vaguely surfaced in her mind. She seemed to remember falling asleep on the table last night because she was too tired.
If she remembered correctly, it was Xiao Jingchuan who carried her to bed.
That's enough!
Anyway, she didn't lose anything by being hugged by him; on the contrary, she could smell a faint fragrance on him.
Hmm... this scent is quite pleasant, somewhat like cedarwood, fresh yet calming.
Looking at his appearance, he is indeed quite good-looking.
Thinking this way, she stopped being angry. After all, it's always hard to resist good-looking people.
So she decided to forgive him.
Just as Shen Yunsheng was about to leave the room, Xiao Jingchuan brought in a basin of water.
"Wife, I've prepared some water for you to wash your face. Please wash your face first."
Shen Yunsheng said, "Thank you, husband," and got out of bed to wash up.
Every day, she would wash her face and then secretly go into her spatial dimension to brush her teeth. There were no toothbrushes for sale in this era, and she was afraid that if she took them out, it would arouse suspicion from her family.
Xiao Jingchuan had long known that his wife had a mysterious space, and in recent days, he had frequently discovered that his wife had disappeared into thin air.
"Wife, you wash up first, I'll go help make breakfast."
Xiao Jingchuan made up an excuse and left the room.
Shen Yunsheng only went into the space to wash her face and brush her teeth after making sure her husband wouldn't come back.
A few minutes later
After Shen Yunsheng finished washing up, she went to the kitchen and saw her mother-in-law cooking. She went over to help her tend the fire.
"Jingchuan's family, did you sleep well last night?" Madam Luo asked with a smile.
"It's alright, Mother," Shen Yunsheng casually replied.
"That's good. You two should care for and look after each other," Mrs. Luo said earnestly.
"Mother, I understand." Shen Yunsheng nodded.
At this moment, Xiao Jingchuan also walked into the kitchen. When he saw Shen Yunsheng, a smile immediately appeared on his face.
"Good morning, my wife," Xiao Jingchuan said.
"Good morning," Shen Yunsheng replied.
Xiao Jingchuan walked to Shen Yunsheng's side and quietly handed her a wooden toothbrush.
"I made this especially for you. Try it and see if it works." Xiao Jingchuan said in a low voice.
Shen Yunsheng took the toothbrush and felt a warmth in her heart. He probably made it for her because he noticed she wasn't using one.
"Thank you, my husband." Shen Yunsheng looked at Xiao Jingchuan, a hint of emotion flashing in her eyes.
The two smiled at each other, and a sweet atmosphere filled the kitchen.
"Chuan'er, you guys go outside and rest for a while. I'll let you know when I've steamed the buns."
Mrs. Luo's gaze fell on her daughter-in-law's belly. She so hoped that her daughter-in-law would give birth to a grandson or granddaughter for her soon, so that she could help them take care of the child while she was still able to.
"Mother, go and rest for a while. I'll watch the steamer for you." Shen Yunsheng smiled and pushed her mother-in-law out of the kitchen. She looked at the large steamer in the kitchen and felt worried.
Early this morning, men, women, and children from the village all went up the mountain to pick bamboo shoots. There weren't many bamboo shoots on the mountain to begin with, and once they were picked, there wouldn't be any left. She had to think of a way to make money!
Upon hearing his wife's thoughts, Xiao Jingchuan smiled and said, "Wife, are you worried that once all the bamboo shoots are harvested, you won't have any money left to earn?"
Shen Yunsheng nodded, "Although we have some money, it's not nearly enough to cover our expenses."
Xiao Jingchuan gently took his wife's hands and said, "Don't worry about not having money. I will work hard."
Shen Yunsheng smiled without saying a word. These days, it's better to rely on yourself than on anyone else. It's time for her to take care of the rural space.
Xiao Jingchuan smiled bitterly to himself. In fact, he was still reliable. Although he and his wife had no feelings for each other, he never thought of betraying their marriage.
Upon seeing eggshells on the cutting board, Shen Yunsheng immediately had an idea.
"Husband, let's sell chicken eggs and duck eggs." Shen Yunsheng excitedly grabbed her husband's arm.
If she makes preserved eggs from chicken and duck eggs, the profit margin is still quite large.
Xiao Jingchuan was secretly surprised. Chicken eggs and duck eggs are usually fried or boiled, and he had never heard of them being made into preserved eggs.
“Wife, your idea is not bad, but there are too many people selling eggs. We won’t earn much money selling eggs.”
“Selling eggs alone will definitely not make money, but if we turn eggs into preserved eggs, the value of the eggs will be different.”
Xiao Jingchuan was startled, worried that his wife would discover he could hear her thoughts, but on the surface he still feigned surprise and asked, "What? An egg turns into a preserved egg? This... how is this possible?"
"What's so difficult about that?" Shen Yunsheng said confidently. "As long as you master the method, you can make delicious preserved eggs. Moreover, preserved eggs are easy to preserve and can be stored for a long time."
Xiao Jingchuan was dumbfounded; he had never imagined that an egg could undergo such a miraculous transformation.
"But making preserved eggs requires skills and experience. Where can we learn that?" Xiao Jingchuan asked in confusion.
Shen Yunsheng smiled slightly, "I have my own way. When I was at my parents' home, I read about how others made preserved eggs in a book, so I know a little about it. We can try making some first and slowly figure out the tricks of the trade."
Looking at his confident wife, Xiao Jingchuan was filled with admiration and love.
"Alright, let's do as you say, my wife. Let's try making preserved eggs together, I'm sure we'll succeed!"
Xiao Jingchuan was willing to support Shen Yunsheng, which made Shen Yunsheng very happy. She discussed it with him and went next door to buy eggs.
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