Chapter 42: Good Heavens, I Wouldn’t Dare Dream of This Even at Night

The moment the Fu family’s front door closed, the whole alley exploded with gossip.

Fu Mingxue got married.

Her man showed up.

And he was the one her father had arranged for her.

A husband fell from the sky for Fu Mingxue—and he was handsome!

He came carrying bags and bags of expensive gifts.

Fu Mingxue—

…

So much was happening at her house today.

…

Mother Fu pointed at the pile of things on the table.

“Son-in-law, you bought way too much. You can’t do this next time—”

“Mom, it’s nothing much. Oh, right, look at this. I bought a watch for you and Mingxue.”

Qin Wenhuo pulled out two watches from his pocket—one was a Shanghai brand, perfect for a young woman like Fu Mingxue.

The other was a bit more elegant, just right for Mother Fu.

Mother Fu was stunned. “A watch? For me?”

Good heavens, at her age, could she even wear a watch? Did she deserve it?

Qin Wenhuo nodded. “Yes, try it on.”

Mother Fu immediately shook her head, like a rattle drum.

“No, I can’t.”

—Not even for a second.

She was just an old lady; how could she wear something so precious?

Besides, it was worth a fortune.

If she wore it, she’d be terrified of scratching or breaking it.

“Mom, the watches are already bought. It’s just a token of appreciation from your son-in-law. If you don’t accept it, I’ll feel terrible, like I’ve done something wrong and you can’t accept me.”

“No, no, I accept you, I really do!”

Where could she find such a good son-in-law?

Thank goodness her husband had finally managed to arrange such a wonderful marriage for their daughter.

No wonder she’d stayed single all these years.

“Mom, then please wear it.” Qin Wenhuo put the watch directly into her hand.

Then he handed the other one to Fu Mingxue.

The two of them exchanged a glance.

Qin Wenhuo spoke first: “You wear this watch. It’ll help you keep track of time at school.”

“—Okay, thank you!” Fu Mingxue felt a bit conflicted as she accepted the watch.

Didn’t he hear her say it was only for a year?

Forget it, she’d buy him a watch in return.

No, two watches.

She wasn’t the type to take advantage of others.

Qin Wenhuo saw how quickly she accepted it and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He wasn’t used to this back-and-forth—if he gave something, it was meant to be given.

“I came in a hurry this time, so I didn’t buy much. Oh, and this—” He took out a bankbook from his pocket. “My parents specifically asked me to give this to you.”

“It’s our family’s betrothal gift. They wanted to come in person, but the journey is just too far, and it’s the holidays, so they couldn’t make it. They’re really sorry.”

The bankbook was indeed from his family, meant for his future wife.

Originally, he’d planned to break off the engagement, so he wouldn’t have needed it.

But since he was the one going back on his word, he’d prepared a thousand yuan as compensation, planning to give it under some other pretense.

But now, things had taken an unexpected turn—they’d actually registered their marriage.

No matter what, since they were officially married, she was his wife—no doubt about it.

There wasn’t much at the supply store this time, and with limited ration tickets, he could only buy so much.

Fu Mingxue opened the bankbook, and when she saw the amount inside, she looked up in shock.

“This… this much?”

Mother Fu had been admiring her watch, but when she heard her daughter’s exclamation, she immediately came over to take a look.

Her eyes nearly popped out of her head.

“—Son-in-law, did you make a mistake?”

Who gives a dowry of ten thousand yuan?

Good heavens, she wouldn’t even dare dream of this at night."