Su Wanwan, like a little money-grubber, counted the cash inside the red envelopes. This trip to the capital had definitely been worth it.
She had received 2,500 yuan in red envelopes, plus one imperial green jade bracelet and a pair of gold bangles.
Seeing the sparkle in her eyes as she counted the money, Lu Xiao couldn’t help but smile.
Then he took out a bankbook from his luggage.
“You can keep this too.”
“For me?” Su Wanwan felt a little embarrassed at how much he trusted her.
After all, they had only known each other for a few days, yet he was willing to hand over his savings book.
“We’re legally married. Naturally, you’ll manage the money.”
Su Wanwan reached out and took the bankbook. When she opened it and looked inside, her eyes widened.
“So much!”
“These are my allowances from the past few years, plus some mission bonuses. After expenses, this is what’s left.”
Lu Xiao lived alone, and his family didn’t need his money. Not only that, they often sent him clothes and food.
So he hardly had any expenses.
Occasionally he would help families of fallen soldiers or those in financial difficulty.
Most of his allowance had been saved.
There was more than 3,800 yuan in the account.
“Tomorrow I’ll take you around to shop for clothes. If there’s anything you like or want to bring back for your family, we shouldn’t go home empty-handed.”
Lu Xiao knew how much the Su family doted on Su Wanwan. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have sent such precious gifts the tiger skin, tiger-bone wine, and high-quality fox pelts.
Those things had been obtained by Father Su through money and personal connections.
“I’m going to take a shower. You go to sleep first.” Lu Xiao took his change of clothes and went into the bathroom.
Su Wanwan had just snapped out of her joy over gaining another 3,800 yuan when she heard him say he was going to shower.
For some reason, the word “shower” now made her a little sensitive.
What had happened that afternoon was still fresh in her mind.
That’s right tonight they would be sleeping in the same room, in the same bed.
What should she do?
Got it pretend to be asleep.
Su Wanwan quickly burrowed under the covers.
After finishing his shower, Lu Xiao came out and didn’t see her.
Instead, there was a “cocoon” on the bed.
She was curled up near the edge, leaving a large empty space behind her.
Lu Xiao smiled helplessly. She was guarding against him.
Silly girl. If he really wanted to, could she stop him?
With one swift movement, he lay down on the bed.
Su Wanwan felt the mattress dip behind her and clutched the blanket tightly.
Before she knew it, she and the blanket were scooped up and pulled into his arms, held firmly against his chest.
“Sleep peacefully.”
Hearing those four words, Su Wanwan gradually relaxed.
The two of them slept like that, wrapped in each other’s arms, through the night.
The next morning, Su Wanwan woke up early.
The warmth beside her was already gone.
She went downstairs.
It was only a little past five. Only Sister-in-law Li was busy in the kitchen.
“Oh my, Young Madam, why are you up so early?”
“Are you hungry?”
“Don’t worry, I’ll have food ready soon. I’m just preparing.”
Sister-in-law Li had gone out early to buy fresh vegetables and meat.
“I’m not hungry.”
“Auntie, let me help you.” Su Wanwan thought that since Grandpa and Grandma treated her so well, she should repay them somehow.
“Oh no, that won’t do. Your tender little hands what if they get burned?”
“Auntie, Grandpa and Grandma treat me so well. I want to show some filial respect. Give me a chance?”
Su Wanwan tugged at Sister-in-law Li’s sleeve and acted sweetly.
“Oh my, I really can’t refuse you. How about this you direct, and I’ll do the cooking?”
Sister-in-law Li compromised.
Su Wanwan rolled her eyes playfully. “How about this I’ll cook some porridge and make a cold vegetable dish. You can handle the rest.”
After thinking for a moment, Sister-in-law Li agreed. Those were the simplest dishes.
“Alright. But be careful.”
After asking where everything was kept, Su Wanwan got to work.
She had lived alone before, so she knew how to cook.
And now, with the enhancement of the spiritual spring water from her hidden space, it would surely taste even better.
Seeing her movements were skillful and confident, Sister-in-law Li focused on making the buns.
Su Wanwan prepared vegetable minced-meat porridge conveniently, there was already minced meat for the meat buns.
For the side dish, she made stir-mixed shredded potatoes.
Both were simple dishes, but they truly tested a cook’s skill.
Often, the simpler a dish, the harder it is to perfect.
When she finished, the house was filled with fragrance.
“Sister-in-law Li, what did you make today? It smells so good.” Old Master Lu, Father Lu, and the two brothers, Lu Zheng and Lu Xiao, had gone out for morning exercise.
When they returned, they noticed today’s aroma was different from usual.
“Old Chief, I didn’t make it I wouldn’t dare take credit.”
“It was your granddaughter-in-law. She got up early especially to cook vegetable minced-meat porridge for you, and something called stir-mixed shredded potatoes.”
“Oh my, this Young Madam is really impressive. I only know how to cook plain porridge. I didn’t even know porridge could have so many variations. And the shredded potatoes are different from how I make them.”
“Grandpa, you’re back! You must try my cooking later.” Su Wanwan came out of the kitchen smiling, carrying a pot of porridge.
Lu Xiao quickly stepped forward and took it from her. “Careful, it’s hot!”
“Alright then I’ll have at least two big bowls,” the old master declared.
In truth, he hadn’t had high expectations. Although the girl was from the countryside, it was obvious she had been pampered at home and hadn’t done much labor.
What rural child had skin so fair and hands without a single callus?
“What are you all talking about?”
“Why are you so happy?”
The old lady had finished getting ready and came out.