Chapter 17: Brother, have some more too~

This is going too far!!

I actually got so drunk yesterday at the drinking table that I passed out, along with Su's father and two uncles.

How come the next day, my mother-in-law just handed me a packet of tonic medicine??

What does that mean??

Did I show any weakness yesterday??

Instantly, Lu Yuan's face darkened with black lines.

Looks like I have to show some real skill tonight!

I must make Su Liyan know just how capable I am!!

Although Lu Yuan is also doing this for the first time, he's seen plenty!!

I have to use all the tricks I've watched for over ten years on Su Liyan tonight!!

Around two or three in the afternoon, Lu Yuan and Su Liyan finally returned to Huangcheng.

After returning to Huangcheng, without further ado, Lu Yuan first took Su Liyan to get their certificate.

Getting married here is actually simple: just write both names, address, date, then go to the government office to get a stamp duty seal, and that's it.

Once those things were done, Lu Yuan felt relieved; now Su Liyan is his wife, and no one should even think of messing with her.

And Su Liyan felt even more relieved.

With this paper, I am truly Yuan's woman; my heart is at ease, otherwise I'd keep feeling like I'm dreaming, too unreal.

After finishing the certificate, Lu Yuan took Su Liyan to go shopping first.

Buying bedding and such, plus toothbrushes and other daily necessities—since they're newlyweds, they naturally need to get everything ready.

After buying, they first put the things in the manor, then Lu Yuan took Su Liyan out to eat.

Still a lamb restaurant.

It was around four in the afternoon; Lu Yuan shoved a large piece of cooked lamb with sauce into his mouth, then looked at Su Liyan picking at her vegetables and said:

"Eat a bit more meat, eat slowly, don't rush; we'll wait until everyone in the manor gets off work before heading back."

Lu Yuan had snatched Su Liyan away; with the Gao Xushi family's temperament, could they just let it go like that??

They'll definitely cause a fuss when we go back—better make it a big one!!

Tonight Lu Yuan has to take care of something big with Su Liyan; if those people cause a ruckus outside, would that work??

So, wait until everyone returns to the manor, then cause a big commotion—that'll do.

Lu Yuan said this while picking up a large chopstickful of lamb and putting it into Su Liyan's bowl.

At this point, Su Liyan fully regarded herself as Lu Yuan's woman; she nodded slightly, looked at him, and said sweetly:

"I'll listen to big brother~"

Lu Yuan nodded and continued:

"If we go back, the Gao family will surely kick up a fuss, but don't worry—I'll handle it when the time comes. Also, don't let anyone in the manor know about my third great-uncle's affair."

"This place isn't like the village; there aren't many good people in that manor, so we'll just close our doors and live well—don't let outsiders find out."

As for that, don't think Su Liyan, coming from the countryside, is clueless—she's well-informed.

Besides, Su Liyan is definitely not the type to be generous with her own belongings; she doesn't want outsiders prying into them.

Immediately, Su Liyan nodded repeatedly and said:

"I'll listen to big brother—wealth shouldn't be flaunted~"

Hearing that, Lu Yuan couldn't help but grin and say:

"Exactly, wealth shouldn't be flaunted. If anyone asks, just say I married you for ten bucks, and don't say anything else."

Su Liyan nodded repeatedly, and then Lu Yuan said again:

"Also, from now on, big brother will give you thirty dollars a month for living expenses; I'll handle buying grain and vegetables, and if it's not enough you can ask me for more. But to outsiders, just say I give you five dollars a month."

This living expense must be given.

Because people in the city go to work, they don't come back at noon.

Since they don't come back at noon, Su Liyan naturally has to take care of her own lunch.

Part of that money is for meals; besides, a person isn't an animal—you just shut them in the house and give them some food to eat.

You also need to give them a little pocket money so they can see and buy some little trinkets they like.

That's what a good life is.

But upon hearing Lu Yuan's words, Su Liyan became a bit flustered and quickly waved her hands, saying:

"Big brother, I don't want that much money—it's too much; a few dollars are enough."

Actually, the monthly living expense for women in the city is only about six or seven dollars.

But who made Su Liyan my wife?

That's definitely different.

Lu Yuan immediately said:

"You haven't lived in the city, so you don't know—it's still quite expensive here."

And Su Liyan quickly replied:

"Even so, how could you possibly spend it all? Your monthly salary is only thirty-six dollars, big brother."

Su Liyan felt that if she took those thirty dollars, she'd really be stabbed in the spine by the villagers.

Spending thirty dollars a month—what is that, if not the kind of prodigal wife or fox spirit people often curse?

Although Su Liyan is a fox woman, she doesn't want to be called that; she aspires to be a good wife praised by everyone.

And regarding Su Liyan's refusal once more, Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow and said:

"Huh?"

"You aren't listening, are you?"

Su Liyan stared, seeing Lu Yuan seeming a bit angry, then hurriedly looked at Lu Yuan with a coquettish expression and said:

"No~ brother~ I've always listened to brother's words~"

Seeing Su Liyan's cute little appearance, Lu Yuan liked it from the bottom of his heart, and also felt that the money he gave was not wasted at all.

This person sometimes is just cheap: the less you want, the more they want to give; the more you want, the less they give.

With Su Liyan like this, Lu Yuan even wanted to raise her monthly living expenses to fifty.

However, that's just a thought, because actually this society really doesn't have many places to spend money.

This isn't Earth, with all those luxury goods and such.

Besides, people can change; Lu Yuan also doesn't want to spoil Su Liyan, although he feels she won't, but it's better to be safe.

Afterwards, Lu Yuan then put on a stern facade and said:

"Obedience is right; you've already married brother, so you're brother's woman, brother says what goes, from now on you're not allowed to talk back!"

Rules must be established!

No coquettish behavior either!

In this house, I am the one whose word is final!

And Su Liyan stared, then hurriedly said:

"Eh~ brother, I know, brother isn't angry anymore~"

"Little sister knows she was wrong~"

Su Liyan felt sweet in her heart, as if she had eaten honey.

Can Su Liyan not see that this is her own man doting on her?

After all, a woman should listen to her own man's words; just now it was my mistake.

However, this money, Su Liyan agreed to take, but she still doesn't plan to spend it on herself; she intends to save it, waiting for her man to get off work and come back, to save up to buy alcohol and meat for her man.

Seeing Su Liyan this obedient, Lu Yuan's face finally showed a hint of a smile, no longer frowning, and then he said again:

"Alright, alright, this time I'll forgive your talking back; don't pass me meat, hurry up and eat yourself, tonight is quite a laborious task~"

Su Liyan, busy passing meat to Lu Yuan, at this moment involuntarily blushed, dared not look at Lu Yuan, and responded with extreme shyness:

"Got it, brother~

Brother also eat a bit more……tonight brother is the one exerting strength……

Right.

Tonight's laborious task mainly also falls on me; immediately Lu Yuan began lowering his head and taking big bites of meat.

(End of chapter)