BXBX NOVEL Chapter 308 - 286: Cunning Xiao Qian
In order to demonstrate his sincerity, Yu Minglang had his bouquet wrapped as luxuriously as possible, which turned out to be overly extravagant.
When he entered, he casually threw the bouquet to the side, which got entangled in Xiao Qian’s mesh tablecloth.
The bouquet was so large that it was sitting underneath. Yu Minglang didn’t know the situation, and yanked it without success. He then forcefully pulled.
Consequently, he lifted the tablecloth along with it, flipping the fruit tray on the table. The huge apple, purchased by the newly wealthy and audacious Ms. Jia Xiufang, fell straight onto Xiao Qian’s recently sprained foot.
“Ah!” Xiao Qian cried out in pain, and as Yu Minglang again tossed the bouquet to the floor and went to see Xiao Qian, she began to pummel him.
“Get out! I’ve realized you’re a walking disaster! Nothing good happens when you’re around me, just leave! Don’t let me see you within two days!!!”
It is making her sick.
Feeling both distressed and regretful, Yu Minglang hugged Xiao Qian, allowing her to hit him without trying to stop her.
“QianBao, I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”
“If saying ‘sorry’ mattered, then what’s the use of Cartier producing so many ring styles!”
Yu Minglang finally understood Xiao Qian’s insinuation, and quickly took out the ring he’d just bought from his pocket.
When he turned around to retrieve the unlucky bouquet that had been thrown about on the floor, Xiao Qian finally had to raise the white flag.
“Don’t take the flowers anymore, just act normal!”
Yu Minglang kneeled down on one knee and opened the ring box.
“Chen Xiaoqian, are you willing to get engaged to me, to be my fiancee? Once you feel the time is right, we can get married. This ring isn’t from Cartier, can you wear it for now? I’ll save up my salary next month to buy you one…”
Poor Yu Xiaoqiang, gave all his savings to Xiao Qian, and still had to borrow money for an engagement ring.
Xiao Qian actually wanted to put on some airs, to show some ladylike behavior, because of his foolishness.
But considering this is a quirky guy who’s capable of doing anything, she decided to hold that thought and not give him any grand expectations. Concerning him, she would have to be direct and straightforward. If she’s even mildly tactful, really, he wouldn’t understand.
“Who makes the decisions at home in the future?”
“Everything will be as you say.”
“Who does the housework?”
“I’ll do it when I’m home, and you when I’m not.”
“After the engagement, your salary—”
“All will be turned in!”
“When you have time—”
“I’ll come and accompany you!”
“Things that should not be done?”
“Absolutely not done — so, what counts as things that should not be done?”
“You can’t be too close to other women, you can’t discourage me from working, and you can’t be jealous casually.”
“…that’s an unequal treaty, I can’t get close to women, but you can engage with men through your work, and I can’t even be jealous.”
This is simply an unequal treaty that defies heaven.
“You can also refuse.”
“I agree!” Yu Minglang will agree to whatever she says now, he’s afraid that she won’t accept him.
“Don’t think that you can just promise with words and it’s ok, if you can’t fulfill the things you promised, not just in engagement, even after we’re married, I will still kick you out!”
Xiao Qian took advantage of Yu Minglang with peace of mind.
She never considered herself a particularly good woman. She was a bad woman. When Yu Minglang pursued her, she told him that if their relationship was to become closer, there are some things she needed to say in advance or else it would be impossible to live together in the future.
“I’m saying this upfront. I’m not gentle or virtuous. Other than working to earn money, I can’t do anything else. I can clean the room and do the laundry if you want, but I can’t cook, I don’t know how to cook and I’m not planning to learn. Occasionally, I have a bad temper. If you can bear with me, do so. If you can’t, you have to find a way to do so.”
Yu Minglang was still kneeling, and started to laugh after hearing her words.
“Qian Bao, these are really overbearing terms you’ve set. It’s too unfair.”
“Can’t do anything about it, I always prefer to wave the stick before offering the carrot. I speak the harsh truths first. Yu Minglang, you’ve invested a lot in me, and I feel obligated to let you know exactly what kind of woman you’ve chosen. If you wish to find a virtuous wife who can cook, do laundry, and look after the children, I’m definitely not the one. However, I won’t interfere with your freedom. Apart from the principle issues that I absolutely can’t tolerate, I won’t restrict you in any way when you live with me. You will be quite free.”
Realizing that she might have gone a bit too far, Xiao Qian finally made an effort to list one of her good qualities.
At that moment, Ms. Jia Xiufang and Chen Zilong, who were outside the courtyard, listened to her words in realization. Jia Xiufang had forgotten to bring something back, and happened to hear this.
She almost passed out.
Could her daughter even marry like this?
Even though she wasn’t psychologically prepared for her daughter to get engaged so early.
But this was too far.
Jia Xiufang couldn’t take it anymore and wanted to barge in, but was held back by her son.
“Mom, don’t spoil it. Didn’t you hear that my sister is already reigning in the situation?”
“Nonsense!”
“I think Brother Lang is definitely enjoying this. If he had any objections, he would have gotten angry with my sister long ago. Haven’t these two always been good together?”
Jia Xiufang gave him a suspicious look.
“Why are you acting so weird today?” He was constantly defending Yu Minglang, as if he’d accepted some sort of bribe.
“How am I being weird? I’m just looking out for my sister’s best interests…”
Chen Zilong cleared his throat awkwardly.
Actually, before Brother Lang arrived, he called using the landline, and apparently claimed that as long as things were successful, he’d treat him to a delicious meal.
Chen Zilong has never been a person of principle and naturally agreed without hesitation.
“I’m still going in to check. They didn’t even tell me about this.” Jia Xiufang was in a complex mood. Although it was just engagement, she still felt it was a bit early.
“What are you going in for? It’s my sister getting engaged, not you. Instead of worrying about my sister, why don’t you think about when I’ll get a stepdad- – Alt!”
Chen Zilong covered his buttock, which was still bearing the imprint of Jia Xiufang’s size 38 shoe.
Yu Minglang, who had bought off the disreputable little uncle in advance, was still earnestly proposing.
“As long as you don’t ask me to betray my country and my family, I’ll agree to all the things you said today.”
Xiao Qian’s eyes sparkled. That’s the sentence she wanted to hear. She extended her hand, and Yu Minglang picked up the ring box, slipping the ring on her finger with one hand. The size was just right.
Although the gem wasn’t particularly large, the design was pretty. Small and low-key, Xiao Qian could wear it to school without any issues.
Looking at the ring on her middle finger that symbolized a certain status, Xiao Qian finally spoke the punchline.
“In the future, I will be able to earn money, possibly a lot. I’m giving you a heads-up about this in advance. If you want to be with me, don’t mess around with this issue in the future.”
Xiao Qian was afraid he would balk at this, so she intentionally waited until after the ring was on to say it.
The crafty Qian, wanted to make sure he had no chance to regret it!