Ever since taking over the Su family’s assets, Su Wanxing knew she couldn’t stay there any longer.
With just the two words Zhou Meijuan shouted before being taken away, she couldn’t be sure that one day, Su Xueqing and her brother wouldn’t pull some sneaky trick.
So she moved out with a few clothes to live elsewhere.
Without an introduction letter, she couldn’t just stay in a guesthouse, so she blinked at Lu Chenyuan, who immediately arranged a family apartment for her.
The main Lu family wasn’t in Shanghai either, and Lu Chenyuan himself lived in a dormitory, so this apartment was perfect for their temporary stay after getting married.
The room was a small single, just over ten square meters, with no bathroom, painted simple white and green. There was only a bed, a table, and two chairs. Compared to the Su family, it was extremely shabby.
But Su Wanxing didn’t care.
With a wave of her hand, she pulled out all the living supplies from her space, filling the room with a cozy atmosphere.
Of course, she wasn’t about to use the expensive betrothal gifts Lu Chenyuan had given her. After all, they would only stay here a few days before heading northwest.
When Lu Chenyuan returned that day, he opened the door to find Su Wanxing sitting in a rocking chair, listening to the radio while sipping coffee.
The scene was a bit bourgeois, but to Lu Chenyuan, this was exactly how Su Wanxing should live—carefree and worry-free.
And his heart was full.
“Lu Chenyuan! You’re back!”
Stars sparkled in Su Wanxing’s eyes as she almost pounced to hug him.
Lu Chenyuan was stunned by her enthusiasm, frozen in place, even wondering if he was dreaming.
Only when he smelled the faint scent of orchid grass on her did he realize this happiness was real.
“Mm, I’m back.”
Su Wanxing thought of something and immediately let go, sizing him up. “Any injuries?”
Before leaving, she had prepared so much food in her space, so it shouldn’t be a problem—but until she heard he was fine, her heart was still tight.
Lu Chenyuan, tickled and flustered by her hands probing him, quickly turned aside under the pretense of putting down his luggage. “I’m fine.”
Su Wanxing finally relaxed and handed him a towel and washbasin. “Go wash up first, I’ll stew some lamb for you!”
She lit a small coal stove at the door and secretly pulled a chunk of marbled lamb from her space, cleaned it, and put it in the pot.
The evening breeze was cool. They set a small table at the door, each sitting on a small stool, eating and chatting.
“By the way, I did something recently… with some friends, I managed to take over the Su Textile Factory and the villa.”
She decided to confess proactively.
After all, Chen Wanyi’s identity was fake, and leaving the factory untouched wasn’t right. Besides, they were about to head northwest, so they couldn’t take the factory with them.
Even if it could be brought into her space, what about the thousands of workers? They relied on this job to feed their families.
Su Wanxing had only recently dared to take such bold action, unsure if it would work.
She cautiously asked, “Do you think I’m bad? Forcing the Su family into a dead end?”
She was still a bit afraid.
Lu Chenyuan was a soldier, valuing honesty and straightforwardness. Her methods with the Su family weren’t exactly righteous.
Lu Chenyuan was silent for a moment.
Su Wanxing chewed the lamb anxiously, her heart still in her throat.
He wouldn’t really think she went too far, would he?
“You’re very good. Better than I could have imagined.”
Lu Chenyuan suddenly praised her.
Su Wanxing didn’t react immediately.
Lu Chenyuan said, “You’re a kind-hearted girl. For you to do this, the Su family must have really gone too far.”
He held Su Wanxing’s hand, his rough palm brushing her soft skin. “Wanxing, I’ll never let you endure being bullied again.”
Su Wanxing never expected that Lu Chenyuan was such a hopeless romantic!
No wonder in her previous life, no matter how much she acted up, he had always tolerated her.
“Lu Chenyuan, you’re too good!”
Su Wanxing hooked her arms around his neck and leaned against his chest, acting spoiled.
Lu Chenyuan felt a warm glow inside. Just as his large hands were about to embrace her waist, two military wives approached, covering their mouths and giggling gossipingly.
He quickly withdrew his hands, gently pushing Su Wanxing aside. “Let’s eat, the food’s getting cold.”
Su Wanxing nibbled on a small lamb leg and continued, “We’re going northwest soon, so we can’t take the factory. I’m thinking of handing it over to the state to produce military supplies. What do you think?”
Lu Chenyuan was genuinely surprised.
Not to mention that Su Wanxing, an inexperienced young lady, had reclaimed the factory and villa in just twenty days. Her intelligence and skill were remarkable.
Even with his experience, he felt outmatched.
He had thought she would at most sell the factory for cash.
“Wanxing…”
He looked at her, admiration almost spilling from his eyes.
“Mm? What do you think of my idea?” Su Wanxing stared at him.
“Excellent! So excellent that from now on, the household will follow your lead.”
Lu Chenyuan’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he secretly rejoiced: marrying you is the best thing that’s ever happened to me.
They discussed further, deciding Lu Chenyuan would handle the transfer to the state, as he had the connections for it.
After dinner, Lu Chenyuan washed dishes and scrubbed pots at the small sink, while Su Wanxing continued rocking in the yard, her eyes following him intently.
Yes, this man was handsome and capable. How had she wasted him in her past life?
Fortunately, their wedding was only a few days away. She resolved to cherish him this time!
Thinking of their bridal night, Su Wanxing couldn’t help but rub her hands in anticipation.
Just as she felt a little embarrassed by her mischievous thoughts, a young soldier approached, saluted, and said, “Hello, sister-in-law! I’m here to deliver medicine to the commander!”
Lu Chenyuan’s position was special, and he had repeatedly distinguished himself in battle. If not for age restrictions, he could already be a deputy commander. In the unit, everyone respected him and unofficially called him “commander.”
Su Wanxing stood up with a start. “What? Medicine?”
The young soldier handed over a box.
Su Wanxing opened it—there were external ointments and internal remedies, all familiar to her.
He was still injured?
The food from her space hadn’t worked?
“Lu Chenyuan! Come here!”
Su Wanxing shouted.
Instinctively, Lu Chenyuan straightened and marched over.
Su Wanxing observed his energetic posture—it didn’t look like he was hurt, but the medicine didn’t lie.
Could Lu Chenyuan be pretending?
At the same time, Lu Chenyuan had been worried when the soldier came to deliver medicine.
Now Su Wanxing was truly concerned.
Seeing he couldn’t dodge, he could only glare fiercely at the young soldier.
The soldier’s legs trembled.
Su Wanxing scolded, “What are you staring at? Where are you hurt? Take it off yourself!”