SWDnovel Chapter 198 Give up on this idea as soon as possible
Chapter 198 Give up on this idea as soon as possible
"You're quick-witted, kid." Wei Donghai couldn't help but admire him.
This rough-looking man is actually very shrewd.
This move not only cleared the name of the "black goods" but also provided Li Xianglian with a legitimate livelihood, silencing public opinion and eliminating any thoughts of those who wanted to use "moral issues" or "economic problems" to frame him.
It can be described as killing three birds with one stone.
"Alright, stop feeding me your lovey-dovey stuff."
Wei Donghai waved his hand dismissively, "Go back and keep your precious little darling company. Listening to this is making my teeth ache."
Qin Rushan wasn't annoyed. He laughed and picked up the pack of "Chunghwa" cigarettes on the table, putting it back in his pocket with remarkable ease.
"This cigarette is good. I'll keep it for my father-in-law... oh no, my father-in-law doesn't deserve it."
Qin Rushan patted his pocket. "I'll keep this to appease my wife when I get home."
Seeing Qin Rushan's greedy and opportunistic behavior, Wei Donghai laughed and cursed, "Qin Rushan! You son of a bitch! Didn't you just say you'd give it to me?"
"Just one for you to try is fine, this whole pack costs several dollars, what a waste!"
Qin Rushan didn't even turn his head. He waved his hand casually, pushed open the door, and strode out.
The sun was blazing outside, but Qin Rushan felt completely comfortable.
With Wei Donghai's words, the "individual business" matter was considered settled.
He didn't turn back to drive, but strode straight to the backyard.
From a distance, you could hear the chattering and laughing of a group of women, like a pot boiling over.
My gaze drifted through the shade of the trees and immediately settled on the figure in the blue floral dress.
Li Xianglian was bowing her head, her needle and thread flying up and down in her hands, fine beads of sweat glistening on the tip of her nose. Her adorable appearance was so endearing that it softened one's heart.
"Ah Lian, come home for dinner."
Qin Rushan's shout, full of energy, startled the several women who were gossiping.
Xiao Lan was trimming a piece of fabric with scissors when she heard this. She looked up and smiled charmingly, slapping the small measuring tape in her hand: "Oh, Captain Qin, how long have we been apart? Even newlyweds aren't this clingy, are they? It's not even the appointed time yet, and you're already in such a hurry to pick me up?"
"That's right, Brother Qin!" Several of the bolder women chimed in, "We've only just started to get things going, and you're already taking over the workload. Are you worried about your wife getting tired and feeling sorry for her?"
Li Xianglian was easily embarrassed, and her ears turned bright red instantly after being teased like this.
She hurriedly put down her needlework, wanted to stand up but felt embarrassed, and sat there awkwardly: "Brother Shan, how about... I work on it a little longer? There are only two left to finish."
"What's the point of doing anything? You can never earn enough money, but your body is your own."
Qin Rushan strode forward, ignoring the mocking glances around him, grabbed Li Xianglian's wrist, and casually patted off the loose threads stuck to her skirt.
He raised an eyelid, glanced at the crowd, and snorted righteously, "You all want to earn money to buy meat to eat, but my Ah Lian doesn't. I earn money to spend on her, this job is just to keep her entertained, and she has to eat on time. Let's go!"
After saying that, ignoring the envious murmurs and cheers behind him, he took Li Xianglian's hand and walked out.
The big yellow dog lazily wagged its tail at the door, as if it had gotten used to the man's domineering attitude.
Back to my own detached house.
As soon as the courtyard gate closed, Li Xianglian was about to sneak into the kitchen when Qin Rushan grabbed her shoulders and pressed her down onto the stone bench under the pomegranate tree.
"Sit down."
Qin Rushan rolled up the sleeves of his work clothes, revealing his two strong forearms, and said as he walked towards the kitchen, "You were bending over and doing needlework in the backyard just now, aren't your eyes tired? Rest here and wait for your meal."
"Brother Shan, that won't do."
Li Xianglian was about to get up again, saying, "You haven't even had a chance to rest since you got back from driving the truck. You've been busy with business and social engagements. How can I let you cook? I'll help you out, even just peeling garlic will do."
These days, the prevailing attitude is that men are responsible for external affairs while women are responsible for internal affairs.
It's rare to see a man cooking for his wife; if outsiders saw it, they'd laugh at him for being afraid of his wife.
"What the hell are you peeling garlic for?"
Qin Rushan turned around and glared at her, but it was all bark and no bite. "Your hands are burning from the garlic smell, so just sit still. Let's keep it simple for lunch today. I'll make some egg noodles with soybean paste, just rinse them briefly in cold water, and they'll be nice and cool."
After saying that, the tall figure disappeared into the kitchen.
Before long, the sound of chopping vegetables came from inside, followed by the sizzling of oil in a wok, and the aroma of scallions, ginger, and garlic wafted through the window and filled the entire courtyard.
Li Xianglian sat under the pomegranate tree, listening to the sounds of pots and pans clattering inside, and watching the dappled light and shadow on the red brick wall. Her heart felt completely filled.
Even after all these days, she still sometimes feels like she's dreaming about being pampered and cherished like this.
Less than twenty minutes later, Qin Rushan came out carrying two large bowls.
The hand-pulled noodles were cooked to a chewy texture, rinsed with cold boiled water, and topped with a glistening egg sauce and a few shredded cucumbers—it looked incredibly appetizing.
"eat."
Qin Rushan shoved the chopsticks into her hands, picked up the bowl himself, and took a big gulp. "Taste it and see if it's salty enough. If it's too bland, add some sauce."
Li Xianglian mixed the noodles and ate them in small bites; the taste was rich and refreshing.
She stole a glance at Qin Rushan. The man ate ravenously, quickly but not rudely, which made him look incredibly appetizing.
"Brother Shan..."
Li Xianglian swallowed a mouthful of noodles, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke up, "I think I saw... Captain Wei's jeep in the backyard just now?"
That green jeep was a rare sight in the county town, and it was parked right in front of the transport team's gate, so it was hard not to notice it.
Qin Rushan paused in his eating.
He swallowed the noodles in his mouth and looked up at Li Xianglian.
"What? Why are you so concerned about him?"
Qin Rushan propped his chopsticks up on the rim of his bowl and said irritably, "I'm sitting right in front of you, and you don't even look at me? All you're thinking about is that beat-up jeep outside?"
Seeing that he was about to get jealous again, Li Xianglian was both amused and exasperated. She quickly put a piece of egg in his bowl and said, "Oh dear, what are you saying! I just... I just remembered what Aunt Hua asked me to do!"
She explained somewhat helplessly, "Last time, Aunt Hua insisted that I ask Captain Wei if he had a girlfriend. If not, she wanted to introduce him to her son, Chunyan. Aunt Hua even made a trip about this this morning. I was afraid I would forget again, so I thought if it's convenient, you could give me a definite answer so I can tell Aunt Hua and save her from worrying about it every day."
"Hmph." Qin Rushan looked at the eggs in the bowl, and his expression softened considerably.
He picked up his chopsticks again, grabbed the egg, and put it in his mouth.
"Tell that Aunt Hua to give up on that idea as soon as possible."
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【small theater】
Wei Donghai: Qin Rushan, you son of a bitch! It's one thing to take my cigarette, but you even stuffed dog food into my mouth. Don't you have a conscience?
Qin Rushan: What is conscience? Can you eat it? Can you exchange it for meat to nourish my wife?
Wei Donghai: ...You'd better get back to making your fried noodles!
Qin Rushan: No, I have to go and call out Aunt Hua, who wanted to introduce you to someone. My wife is so worried about your marriage that she doesn't even look at me anymore. This matter must be nipped in the bud.
Wei Donghai: So I'm single because of your family harmony?