69novels Chapter 191 Aren't you tearing my heart out?
Chapter 191 Aren't you tearing my heart out?
The dim light cast their shadows onto the whitewashed wall, their figures intertwined and inseparable.
The air inside felt like it had been scorched by fire; it was unbearably hot.
Qin Rushan's large hand traced the curves of Li Xianglian's waist.
Li Xianglian's body went limp from his kisses.
She closed her eyes, feeling both shy and expectant.
The man's restless hands had already slipped under her skirt, and just when Li Xianglian thought tonight would be another stormy night—
Qin Rushan stopped.
He took a deep breath and forcefully suppressed the fire within him.
A vein throbbed on his forehead. He released the person in his arms and said in a hoarse voice, "Wait a minute."
Li Xianglian, her eyes still glazed over, hadn't quite come to her senses and was still feeling dizzy: "Brother Shan... what's wrong?"
Qin Rushan didn't say anything, turned around and walked to the octagonal table, grabbing the military green canvas satchel he had brought back with him.
The handbag was bulging and looked heavy.
He strode back to the bedside, not bothering to slowly rummage through the purse, and simply turned his bag upside down, facing the hard bed covered with blue and white checkered sheets—
"Splash—!"
Countless dark green banknotes instantly covered half the bed.
That was the largest denomination "Great Unity" note.
Bundles of them, some neatly tied, others loose, with a few five-yuan and two-yuan bills scattered among them.
In the dim light, the pile of money exuded a blood-pumping smell of ink.
Li Xianglian's eyes widened, and her small mouth was so open it could fit an egg.
She had never seen so much money in her entire life, not even in her dreams!
Before, when she held those four cents in her hand, she felt much more confident.
But the mountain of banknotes in front of her was simply beyond her comprehension.
"Brother Shan... Brother Shan..." Li Xianglian stammered, pointing at the pile of money, "This... this is ours?"
Looking at her naive and clueless expression, Qin Rushan grinned, revealing a set of bright white teeth.
He sat cross-legged on the bed, picked up a bundle of ten-yuan notes, and slapped it twice in his palm.
"It's not ours, could it have been blown in by the wind?"
He shoved the bundle of money into Li Xianglian's arms, his tone arrogant: "Count it."
Li Xianglian held the bundle of money, feeling her palms burning.
She swallowed hard and carefully began to count.
"One hundred, two hundred... one thousand..."
The more she counted, the faster her heart beat; it felt like it was about to jump out of her throat.
More than a thousand yuan!
These days, a regular worker's salary is only a little over thirty yuan.
This sum of over a thousand yuan is a huge amount that an ordinary person would have to save for three or four years without eating or drinking!
"Business is good in the provincial capital; this is my first trip here."
Qin Rushan leaned against the headboard, lit a cigarette, and took a deep drag.
He looked at his wife's greedy expression, his eyes full of amusement. "After paying for Daya's bill and distributing some to the brothers, the rest is all here."
"This money...it's too easy to make." Li Xianglian hugged the money tightly to her chest. "Brother Shan, we...we're millionaires now?"
"This is nothing."
Qin Rushan flicked his cigarette ash, his gaze deepening. "The real money is yet to come. Those digital watches and calculators in the truck, those are the real gold nuggets. Once that shipment is sold, there won't be enough beds for everyone."
Li Xianglian was dizzy from listening, feeling as if the man in front of her was a magician.
"daughter in law."
Qin Rushan suddenly stubbed out his cigarette in the metal box on the bedside table, his expression becoming serious.
He reached out and touched the work shirt he had thrown on the corner of the bed.
He fumbled around in the innermost pocket of his jacket for a while and pulled out a small red velvet box, about the size of his palm.
The box wasn't big and looked a bit rustic, but it stood out conspicuously in Qin Rushan's calloused palm.
Li Xianglian's heart skipped a beat.
"What is this?"
Qin Rushan didn't say anything, but simply shoved the box into her hands: "Open it and take a look."
Li Xianglian, with trembling hands, gently lifted the red velvet cover.
A golden light instantly stung her eyes.
Against that red backdrop, a gleaming gold ring lay quietly.
It's not one of those fancy designs; it's just a simple, solid gold ring, but it looks quite heavy, exuding the unique rich luster of gold.
These days, although policies have been relaxed, gold is still a rare commodity.
For ordinary families getting married, a silver ring is considered a good thing; who would dare to dream of a large gold ring?
"Brother Shan..." Li Xianglian suddenly covered her mouth.
Good heavens, that's a gold ring!!
"Why...why did you buy this? It must be so expensive..."
"Expensive? I earn money so you can spend it."
Qin Rushan grabbed her left hand, the action was rough, but the force with which he held her fingers was incredibly gentle.
He picked up the gold ring and, without a word, slipped it onto Li Xianglian's ring finger.
Not too big, not too small, just right.
The golden ring on her fair and slender finger was so beautiful that it was hard to look away.
"I saw it when I passed by a department store in the provincial capital."
Qin Rushan stroked the back of her hand, his voice low and earnest, "I've been thinking, what other wives have, my wife, Qin Rushan's wife, must have too. Not only must she have it, but it must be thicker and heavier than others'!"
"Besides, this thing holds its value. In the future... I mean, in the worst possible way, if something happens to me, or my business fails, you'll have this thing to exchange for a few hundred dollars, so you won't go hungry..."
In this world, things are unpredictable. What if something happens to me? What will happen to my beloved wife? I still need to make sure she has some security.
"Pah! Pah! Pah!" Li Xianglian exclaimed, reaching out to cover his mouth. "What nonsense are you spouting! You just got back and you're already saying such discouraging things!"
"I've only been enjoying a few good days with you, and you're already spouting this nonsense. Aren't you tearing my heart out?"
"Okay, okay, I won't say anymore."
Qin Rushan kissed her palm, his eyes fixed intently on her. "Do you like it?"
"I like it..." Li Xianglian looked at the ring on her hand, her heart filled with sweetness.
This is more than just a ring; it's a promise this man made to her.
"I'm glad you like it." Qin Rushan nodded in satisfaction, then changed the subject, "Wife, you're in charge of the money and the ring now. Let's get down to business."
Li Xianglian was still immersed in joy: "What's up?"
Looking at her adorable yet expectant expression, Qin Rushan's smile deepened.
He didn't say anything, but with a wave of his hand, he swept all the large bills on the bed to the foot of the bed like fallen leaves.
Immediately afterwards, his body sank down, and he pressed down on top of everyone.
With a thousand or so dollars piled up at my feet, a big gold ring on my hand, and my man in my arms, this feeling is indeed enough to make my heart race.
"What other important business could there be?"
Qin Rushan rested one hand on Li Xianglian's ear, while the other hand played with the hand on which she had just put on a ring.
His rough fingertips caressed the smooth gold ring, but his eyes were fixed on her neckline.
"I was jostled around in that broken-down car for two days and two nights, unable to eat or sleep properly."
He lowered his head, his nose brushing against hers, his breathing heavy.
"Whenever I close my eyes, all I can think of is how soft and cuddly you are in bed."
Qin Rushan's voice was terribly hoarse, filled with intense desire and possessiveness. "I haven't held you in my arms to sleep these past two days, and every bone in my body is screaming. I miss you so much that my lower body hurts."
Li Xianglian was so aroused by his blunt words that her body went weak and her face turned as red as a ripe Fuji apple.
She reached out her hand, adorned with a gold ring, and gently pressed it against his chest, but instead of pushing him away, she seemed to be playing hard to get.
"Nonsense...nonsense."
Her voice was soft and sweet, making Qin Rushan's heart flutter uncontrollably. "It's not that exaggerated... It's only been two days..."
"Two days isn't long enough?"
Qin Rushan raised an eyebrow, his eyes growing even more dangerous. "For me, that's two years!"
He suddenly buried his head in the crook of her neck and took a deep breath of the pleasant soap scent emanating from her.
"Wife, tell me the truth."
He bit her neck lightly, sending a shiver of tingling pleasure through her. "You missed me these past two days at home?"