Chapter 34: Chapter 34 Give Her the Card to Keep Safe
Gu Wei looked at her, then asked, “Are you worried I won’t be able to make the paynts? Don’t worry, I will.”
“Do you have a mortgage then?”
“No, I bought this house outright, so no mortgage to worry about.”
Su ixi breathed a sigh of relief, “That’s good, but if you ever face financial trouble, you must tell .”
Gu Wei put down his chopsticks and looked at her again, “Do you think I would have financial issues?”
Su ixi countered, “Is your salary very high then?”
Gu Wei’s stipend was indeed very generous, the kind that would shock her if she knew.
But he couldn’t just say it outright, as it felt like boasting.
Instead, he went back to his room and returned with a card, handing it to her, “Ah Xi, this is my salary card, the PIN is my birthday. We’re married now, so my money is our shared property. If you ever need it, feel free to use as much as you want.”
Su ixi was taken aback.
They were called spouses, but they were only officially registered, having not gone beyond holding hands or hugging, much less kissing.
Yet, they lived together under the sa roof and shared als at the sa table each day, which felt quite surreal.
It was neither familiar nor intimate.
He married her to have soone to sleep next to, and due to a soldier’s sense of duty, he had chosen her as his wife.
Still, he had never taken her to et his parents, indicating it was more about convenience than love.
Therefore, she couldn’t accept his money.
She handed the salary card back to him with a smile, “I have my own salary, I don’t need to use yours.”
“You keep it,” he insisted, “I’ll be returning to the military soon and won’t need much money since everything is provided for there. It’s also less safe for to keep it.”
Su ixi replied, “Then… I’ll take care of it for you.”
Gu Wei thought for a mont then said, “Ah Xi, whenever you’re free, let’s go visit my grandfather.”
Su ixi paused.
This was another important family mber, besides his elder brother.
“Where does your grandfather live?”
“He lives in the countryside, about 50 kiloters from here,” Gu Wei explained.
Su ixi thought about her schedule, “I’ll be free next Tuesday; I have two days off then.”
“Okay, we’ll go together then.”
“Alright, sounds good,” Su ixi felt a surge of being treasured.
…
In the director’s office.
Today, Han Ningzhen was once again delivering items to her dad.
She frequently brought things for Han Taiqing—sotis it was milk tea, other tis tea leaves, or a small cake. The items weren’t pricey, but to Han Taiqing, Han Ningzhen was as thoughtful as one could be.
Today, Han Ningzhen brought porridge. After setting it down, she noticed an invitation on the desk and picked it up for a look.
“Dad, it’s an invitation to a reception,” Han Ningzhen said excitedly.
Han Taiqing had already seen the invitation. He smiled and said, “Yes, it’s hosted by Kang Cheng Biotechnology Company. It’s a reception and also a new product launch attended by people from the dical field across Feng City.”
“A new life detection device?” Han Ningzhen remarked, “It sounds very high-end.”
“I heard they’re using military technology.”
“The developnt team must be quite impressive. Dad, I would love to go too.”
Han Taiqing thought for a mont, “Alright, I’ll take you.”
“I want to bring Qi Anran too,” Han Ningzhen cooed.
Han Taiqing hesitated, “Bringing so many people, wouldn’t that be a bit much?”
“But the invitation says you can bring five people, right? How can I not bring Qi Anran? He might end up being your son-in-law, shouldn’t you show him the world?”
Although Han Taiqing was sowhat doubtful about Qi Anran, he couldn’t resist his daughter’s wishes.
Besides, his daughter was fickle; she might lose interest in Qi Anran sooner than expected.
After a mont’s thought, he conceded, “Alright, since you all are going, I’ll step back. I’ll transfer my spot to you, and you can go with Old Fan.”
“Got it, daddy. You’re the best.”
…
Gu Wei also received a call from Gu Cheng.
Gu Cheng instructed Gu Wei, “You also contributed to the developnt of that new life detection device. Kang Cheng is hosting a new product launch. You should attend and help answer any technical questions from the clients.”
Gu Wei asked, “Do I have to go?”
“No choice, if you don’t, I’ll tell mom about your secret marriage.”
Gu Wei, “When is the launch?”
“Day after tomorrow.”
…
Day after tomorrow.
Su ixi drove to the parking lot.
As she parked her car, she saw Han Ningzhen and Qi Anran.
They weren’t there to park but to retrieve their car.
Both were dressed exquisitely, Qi Anran in a suit and tie with white leather shoes, and Han Ningzhen in a white evening gown, clutching a small purse, seemingly heading to a reception.
Su ixi wasn’t planning to interact with them, but Han Ningzhen approached her first, “Dr. Su, good morning.”
Su ixi continued to ignore her.
“Dr. Su, rember that Kang Cheng Biotechnology Company you went to discuss equipnt with? They’re hosting a new product launch. You’re so close with their heiress, didn’t they invite you? If so, let’s go together; my dad gave two slots, and Anran are going.”
Su ixi coolly responded, “There’s no need to show off; I’m working and don’t have ti for any launch.”
“Working? Working to support your husband? It makes sense; your husband stays at ho all day. If you don’t work, how can you afford such a big apartnt and those costly utilities? Look, it was better when you lived in that old house, no mortgage, no utility bills, why live in a big flat and support a man?”
Su ixi, “…”
Although Gu Wei was not rich, he could afford the utility costs, right?
Whatever, she was too lazy to stoop to Han Ningzhen’s level.
Seeing that smug look on her face was irritating.
As Han Ningzhen and Qi Anran got into their car, she said to Qi Anran, “Su ixi thinks she’s so important because she knows a heiress. I understand that circle the best, there are no real friendships. They hang out for a while when convenient and drop each other in a minute if not.”
Qi Anran internally disagreed with this notion, but he didn’t dare refute Han Ningzhen.
Right now, attending such a reception was a privilege thanks to Han Ningzhen.
…
At the product launch.
The event had assigned seating, and Han Ningzhen, clinging to Qi Anran’s arm, sat in the back row, whispering in his ear throughout.
“That man in the blue suit is the director of the second hospital; the one in the light gray suit, looking plump, is the deputy director of the first hospital… All people my dad introduced to.”
For Qi Anran, it was his first ti seeing so many significant figures from the dical world, so he paid close attention.
Frankly, he didn’t need Han Ningzhen’s introductions as the event host was going through the list of attendees.
And the developnt team received a special introduction.
When the developnt team was introduced, Han Ningzhen suddenly spotted Gu Wei.
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