A stack of passbooks, one of which bore Qin Wang’s name, showed a balance of 2,400 yuan.
Based on Qin Wang’s age, Qin Yu had been saving about 300 yuan a year for him.
From all indications, Qin Yu truly treated Qin Wang very well!
But he wasn’t completely neglecting himself either.
He made sure Qin Wang had enough to eat and wear, and also saved up a sum of money for him.
Even when it came to marriage, he would consider whether the other party could take care of Qin Wang.
No wonder Qin Wang was such a daddy’s boy.
If it were her, she’d probably be a daddy’s girl too!
Seeing that Su Qinghe had been silent all this time, Qin Yu didn’t rush her. He just waited quietly.
Su Qinghe sighed inwardly, then handed the two passbooks back to Qin Yu. “You should keep these. I just need to know how much savings the family has.”
“No need. I’ll keep Qin Wang’s one. You take this one. I already said the household finances are yours. I’ll just keep some on me for daily expenses.”
Qin Yu insisted, and Su Qinghe didn’t refuse further.
After all, they were already a family—who held the money didn’t really matter.
“Don’t worry, I’ll keep it safe and won’t spend it recklessly,” Su Qinghe said.
Qin Yu smiled and nodded. “I trust you.”
They had only been married two days, yet he trusted her this much?
There wasn’t much Su Qinghe could do—she could only try not to live up to that trust.
“If there’s nothing else, I’ll go back to my room and sleep.”
“Alright.”
Qin Yu agreed, watching as Su Qinghe returned to her room before getting up to look for Qin Wang.
Qin Wang had just finished showering, his hair still slightly damp.
When he saw Qin Yu come in, he felt both pleasantly surprised and a little nervous.
Qin Yu smiled and took the towel from his hands, gently drying his hair.
“I heard about what happened yesterday afternoon.”
Qin Wang’s body instantly tensed. “Dad, I really didn’t steal the dried sweet potatoes!”
“I know,” Qin Yu said gently. “I raised you myself. Of course I know you wouldn’t steal from others. But if you’re wronged and stay silent, that won’t do. If it weren’t for… your Aunt Su, what would you have done yesterday?”
“Although your Aunt Su is still young, she’s kind and smart. She only just met you yesterday and didn’t know what happened, yet she was willing to believe you weren’t a thief. Not only did she clear your name, she also helped you get justice.”
“Based on just this one incident, I believe she’ll be a good mother. Even though she keeps telling you to call her stepmother, think about it—don’t some people’s biological mothers not even believe their own children? When their child has a conflict with others, don’t they immediately scold their own child first?”
“I’m not saying this to force you to call her ‘mom.’ I just want you to understand—don’t reject her. Try to accept her. You two will definitely get along well.”
Qin Wang listened in silence the entire time. Only after Qin Yu finished did he slowly nod.
“I understand, Dad. I’ll get along well with her.”
Qin Yu put down the towel in his hand. “Tomorrow is the third day since I married your Aunt Su. We’ll go visit her family. After school tomorrow, go there on your own at noon. Remember to greet everyone. Do you know what you should call them?”
“I know! I’ll go.”
“That’s good. It’s late—go to bed early.”
“Dad, you should sleep early too!”
After Qin Yu left, Qin Wang closed the door and fell into thought.
Thinking of Su Qinghe’s always smiling eyes, Qin Wang pursed his lips slightly.
Then… he would give it a try.
Su Qinghe was once again woken up by Qin Wang knocking on the door.
Last night she had been snacking while watching Empresses in the Palace, and she didn’t even know when she fell asleep.
Now that she was being woken up, her body was there, but her soul still felt like it was floating somewhere far away.
She shuffled out in a shaky daze and saw Qin Wang off at the gate.
Just as she was about to close the door, Qin Wang suddenly asked stiffly, “Are you okay?”
“Huh?” Su Qinghe tried to open her eyes wider. “I’m fine! But if I still can’t go back to sleep, I will be!”
Qin Wang: “…”
“…Then I’m leaving.”
“Go, go! Don’t forget to eat breakfast!”
After speaking, Su Qinghe closed the door and staggered back inside to sleep.
Qin Wang looked at the tightly shut door, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.
Why does she sleep so much?
Even though they sleep at roughly the same time, he wakes up at dawn.
After getting up, he practices military boxing, brushes his teeth, washes his face, takes a shower, washes his clothes, and even reads for a while.
But she can sleep until now!
Not only that, she can even go back to sleep again!
Reincarnation of the Sleep God?
As he thought about it, Qin Wang even chuckled to himself.
School.
As soon as Qin Wang entered the classroom, he saw Wang Kuan and the others.
In the past, whenever they saw him, they would say nasty things and bully him whenever they had the chance.
Not only that, they also spread rumors about him, saying he bullied classmates and challenged teachers, and so on.
But now, when Wang Kuan and his lackeys met his gaze, they all shrank into their seats, almost hiding under the desks.
It was such a funny sight!
Qin Wang only glanced at them before walking to his seat.
His seat was at the far right of the last row.
He had no desk mate.
But he was used to it—being alone was more comfortable, he could do whatever he wanted.
Soon, the teacher arrived.
Beside the teacher stood a little girl in a white dress.
She had two pigtails, very fair skin, and a pretty face—like a porcelain doll.
The teacher introduced her as Shen Nianyao, saying she would be in their class from now on.
Qin Wang only glanced at her before looking away toward the window.
But unexpectedly, after a while, Shen Nianyao walked over.
“Hello, can I sit here?” she asked with a bright smile.
Qin Wang frowned. “Whatever.”
“Then we’re desk mates from now on.”
She sat down.
“My name is Shen Nianyao. What’s your name?”
Qin Wang looked at the blackboard. “Class has started. Why do you have so much to say?”
Shen Nianyao didn’t seem bothered by his cold tone at all. Her smile never faded.
Until after class, she turned again. “Desk mate, what’s your name?”
“Qin Wang.”
“Qin Wang, do you want some candy? I brought some. Here!”
She stretched out her hand, revealing a white, soft palm holding a White Rabbit milk candy.
Su Qinghe slept until late morning before slowly opening her eyes.
She glanced at her watch—ten o’clock.
No problem!
From here to her parents’ house, it would only take ten to twenty minutes by bicycle. Plenty of time!
Leaving too early wouldn’t help anyway—they wouldn’t be home!
Her dad, mom, and brother were all at work!