Chapter 18: He Really Is Rich~

It really was Zhou Chongshan’s entire fortune!

No wonder it felt so heavy.

Once Zhou Chongshan was certain about Jiang Rou, he began to wholeheartedly treat her well.

“You’ll follow me from now on, and life on the island won’t be as good as in the city. But don’t worry, as long as I’m here, I will make sure you have a good life.”

“The entire island is still under construction, and all the materials need to be transported by cargo ships. The ships return three times a month. When they dock, the island’s Supply and Marketing Cooperative will open. At that time, you can take the money and tickets and buy the things you need.”

At this point, Zhou Chongshan paused.

His dark eyes lingered on Jiang Rou with a meaningful glance.

Earlier, he had only thought Jiang Rou’s clothes were a bit strange.

Now, as he looked more carefully, he realized she was wearing his old military uniform.

The clothes that once belonged to him were now pressed against Jiang Rou’s skin.

Zhou Chongshan unconsciously swallowed.

A hint of pain flashed across his eyes.

Such a delicate and beautiful young girl could only wear his patched-up old clothes.

The man gave another reminder.

“If you don’t have enough money, just take it from the passbook. Whether you spend a lot or a little, it’s up to you, no need to ask me. Just remember, don’t shortchange yourself. Spend what you need to, buy what you want to.”

Zhou Chongshan had learned this from Yang Hongping, and he had kept it in mind, now sharing it with Jiang Rou.

Jiang Rou listened to his words, feeling a sense of disorientation.

It was as if she had crossed into a domineering CEO drama, with the CEO pointing at the entire department store, saying to her: “Baby, pick whatever you want here, you can swipe my black card as much as you like.”

This kind of scene sounded corny and cheesy just thinking about it.

But when it came out of Zhou Chongshan’s mouth, it was said with such earnestness.

Because he wasn’t trying to act cool; he was being serious about living a good life with Jiang Rou.

“Okay. I remember everything you said. I will manage the money well, and I’ll take care of our home.”

Jiang Rou held the money and tickets in her hands, her expression as serious as ever.

After nodding, she suddenly curved her red lips into a playful and lively smile.

Her eyes sparkled as she asked the man in front of her.

“Can I open the passbook and take a look now?”

As Zhou Chongshan nodded, a slight gasp echoed through the quiet bedroom.

“Wow…”

Jiang Rou gasped in astonishment as she looked at the handwritten numbers on the passbook.

No wonder he was a military commander!

That old man who had been a soldier really had money!

…

In the end, Jiang Rou only kept some spare change and a few tickets nearby.

The rest of the money and passbook were put back into the compartment in the wardrobe by Zhou Chongshan.

After placing them back, she even leaned forward, carefully inspecting the wooden panel.

It fit perfectly.

Not a single gap could be seen.

Only then did Jiang Rou feel reassured.

Otherwise, with such a large sum of money hidden in the house and Xu Chunxiang coming in and out every day, it would be so worrying.

As Zhou Chongshan and Jiang Rou walked out of the room, he continued to remind her along the way.

It was about the courtyard.

“Sister Hong said you want to plant vegetables at home?”

“Mm-hmm, not just vegetables, I also want to raise chickens and ducks, that way we can have fresh eggs every day. Xiaochuan and Xiaohua will definitely be happy.”

Jiang Rou smiled, her eyes curving into crescent shapes, as she dreamed of a happy future.

Zhou Chongshan saw it all.

He said: “Tilling the soil is hard work, and the hoe is heavy. Don’t do it, wait for me to do it.”

“Okay, I’ll listen to you.”

Jiang Rou nodded obediently.

The two of them walked side by side, already looking like a married couple.

In the courtyard, Zhou Xiaohua squatted curiously on the ground, looking down at the earthworms wriggling out of the dark soil.

Zhou Xiaochuan, however, stayed close by, never leaving the little girl’s side.

Hearing footsteps, Zhou Xiaochuan turned around.

“Xiaochuan, Dad has something to say to you.”

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xiaochuan instinctively looked toward Jiang Rou.

He didn’t want to leave Zhou Xiaohua alone, but Zhou Chongshan was a strict and stern father.

Zhou Xiaochuan both respected and loved him.

The little wolf cub finally relented under Zhou Chongshan’s call.

Father and son, one big and one small, walked out of the courtyard, one in front of the other.

Jiang Rou watched their backs, and the way they walked really was quite similar.

When the two figures disappeared from sight…

Jiang Rou’s gaze immediately shifted.

She looked over at Zhou Xiaohua, who was crouching on the ground, playing with mud.

The little girl, though covered in dirt, had a round face and large eyes, looking innocent and cute.

She always smiled at her shyly, showing her teeth.

Zhou Xiaohua could not speak, and although she appeared timid, she was actually not introverted at all, possessing a strong sense of curiosity.

For the past two days, Jiang Rou had wanted to approach this adorable little girl.

However, that little wolf cub had been sticking close to Zhou Xiaohua the whole time.

Whenever Jiang Rou got near, the little wolf cub would immediately bare its teeth at her, full of caution and distrust.

Now, Zhou Xiaohua had finally been taken away by Zhou Chongshan, giving Jiang Rou her chance.

She softened her footsteps and slowly walked over to the little girl, gently crouching down beside her.

Zhou Xiaohua curiously raised her head and looked at Jiang Rou, blinking her big eyes.

Jiang Rou smiled at her gently.

“Xiaohua, your name is Xiaohua, right? I know your name. I’m Jiang Rou, Jiang from the river, Rou from gentleness. I also know you can’t speak, but it’s okay. You can call me Aunt Rou Rou in your heart.”

Zhou Xiaohua listened to Jiang Rou’s words. Her little head understood half of it, while the other half was unclear.

But she remembered what had happened in the morning.

This beautiful aunt had promised to give her steamed cornmeal buns.

But her brother didn’t let her have them, and she was sadly unable to eat any.

That was a steamed cornmeal bun, after all!

As soon as Zhou Xiaohua thought of the steamed cornmeal buns, she licked her lips, and saliva began to flow uncontrollably.

At that very moment, a steamed cornmeal bun actually appeared right in front of her.

It was a fragrant steamed cornmeal bun!

Jiang Rou, holding the steamed cornmeal bun she had saved from the morning, gently waved it in front of the little girl.

“Xiaohua, would you like to eat a steamed cornmeal bun?”

Zhou Xiaohua immediately tossed aside the worm she had been holding and nodded vigorously.

“This steamed cornmeal bun from Aunt can be given to Xiaohua, but Xiaohua has to promise Aunt one thing. Before eating the steamed cornmeal bun, we must first wash our hands. Give me your little hands, and I’ll help you wash them. We’ll use soap and make them smell nice, okay?”