It was probably the house, I didn't pay much attention to it. I entered the bathroom and enjoyed the rare moment of quietness.
After showering, I stepped out of the room, and there sat Zheng Yufei on the couch.
Seeing me, Zheng Yufei handed me a card, "This is the dowry, the pin is six zeros, and from now on, I will deposit your monthly allowance into this card. The wedding ceremony is arranged for three days from now, and you'll come with me to try on the wedding dress tomorrow."
I nodded and took the bank card. Zheng Yufei closed her eyes, looking very tired.
With the bank card in hand, I couldn't wait to check the balance at the bank. Looking at the five zeros trailing behind, I couldn't quite describe my feelings.
I walked home in a daze, thinking about how just a couple of days ago I was a poor sod looking for jobs everywhere, and now I had transformed into a man being kept by someone else.
But it didn't matter, as long as there was money.
Next, I followed Zheng Yufei to try on the wedding suit.
She chose a rather traditional diamond wedding dress, and truly, seeing her in that dress, I thought she was stunning.
But then I remembered she wasn't really my wife, so her being stunning had nothing to do with me. I couldn't touch her, kiss her, or sleep with her.
Soon, it was the wedding day. The banquet was held at the city's finest International Coast. Although there were not many people, they were all either rich or noble, as I recognized some faces from the news.
Mei was there too, enthusiastically helping Zheng Yufei greet the guests.
The wedding ceremony was quick and simple. I was just like a puppet, going along with every move Zheng Yufei made. After all, this was just a formality.
Even so, many people came to toast with me, telling me how lucky I was to marry such a beautiful wife. My face was all smiles, but inside I was cursing.
I drank glass after glass and soon became drunk, but Zheng Yufei was still busy socializing with the guests and had no time to take care of me.
I rushed into the bathroom and retched violently, ready to step out and wash my face. But then I heard embarrassing sounds coming from the next stall.
That perked me up, and I held my breath.
The woman gasped and pleaded, "Leng, it's my wedding day today, let's find another time and place, okay?"
The man known as Leng seemed displeased, "Don't make me slap you when I'm happy. It's an honor for you that I want to sleep with you. Don't act too proud. You're such a pain to deal with."
At that moment, I felt my blood running backward. Zheng Yufei actually had a lover, and from the sound of it, this man called Leng wielded not a small amount of power! He was so impolite to her.
No wonder people often say the woman you're dying for, someone else is sleeping with her to the point of getting sick of it.
Apparently, the two didn't come to an agreement and had a brief argument. Zheng Yufei left the stall with a dark expression on her face.
After a good while, when I saw that Leng guy had left, I moved to the sink and washed my face with cold water, then returned to the hall with a stiff smile on my face.
Through the endless succession of toasts, I finally made it to the end. Zheng Yufei, seeing me staggering drunk, disdainfully had a waiter help me to the back seat of the car.
Zheng Yufei sat in the driver's seat, frowning as she looked back at me, "If you feel like throwing up, roll out of the car yourself. Dare to get any on it and see how I'll deal with you."
Fortunately, I didn't have a physique that vomits from drinking alcohol.
But thinking about how you let that Leng guy insult you like a grandchild without talking back just now and now you're so tough on me, he really didn't scold you wrongly – a pain to deal with.
With my eyes shut, I pretended to sleep in the back seat, while Zheng Yufei drove straight home.
I stumbled back to my bedroom and fell asleep as soon as I hit the bed.
The next morning, I woke up with a splitting headache, struggled to get up, and took a shower in the bathroom; after all, the smell of alcohol on me was nauseating even to myself.
After the shower, I rummaged through the wardrobe, put on some casual home clothes, and then walked out.
At this time, Zheng Yufei was sitting at the dining table in the living room, having breakfast with an indifferent expression, showing none of the happiness that a newlywed should have.
Seeing me come out, she gestured for me to join her.
I obediently walked over and sat opposite her.
Today, Zheng Yufei was wearing a beige dress, her black hair cascading down her back in wavy curves, looking somewhat enchanting; her fair and slender legs were crossed under the table, stirring desires within me.
Zheng Yufei looked up at me, saw the redness on my face, hesitated for a moment, and then knew what it was about. She then frowned in disgust.
"Get your mind out of the gutter! If you can't stand it, go find a woman to take care of it!"
My face turned even redder, although at my age, I should have had some experience, but as a poor kid during my university days, I was constantly struggling for living expenses and tuition fees, and I had never managed to have a girlfriend.
Seeing that I didn't respond, Zheng Yufei looked up at me again, and couldn't help but startle, asking subconsciously, "You haven't... never had a girlfriend, have you?"
I nodded embarrassingly, and this time it was Zheng Yufei's turn to feel awkward.
After a while, she finally spoke up, "Given that, protect yourself. I will give you an additional fifty thousand yuan, and you stay half a year for me."
?
I was baffled.
Completely stunned, I asked, "You mean, you're willing to pay for my first time?"
Zheng Yufei was taken aback by my blunt words, but she still nodded.
I instantly became happy. Although she probably had been with who knows how many other men, with her looks and charm, I knew I wouldn't be at a loss to sleep with her.
I agreed without hesitation, and upon seeing that I had agreed, Zheng Yufei immediately transferred fifty thousand yuan to me via WeChat and then continued with her meal.
Looking at the transfer in WeChat, my heart was blooming with joy.
After breakfast, Zheng Yufei gestured for me to clear the table while she sat on the sofa checking her phone.
When I finished cleaning up, Zheng Yufei who was about to head back to my room called out to me, "Even though our marriage is one of convenience, you still need to have a job."
Upon hearing this, my spirits lifted.
Zheng Yufei continued, "You'll work at Mingqing Teahouse. Mei is a distant relative of mine, and she can teach you there. Your salary will be up to her discretion."
I was utterly elated; now I had both a job and money, I had practically become a winner in life.
I nodded to show my acceptance. Zheng Yufei was quite pleased with my compliance and promptly took me out to visit Mingqing Teahouse.
"Oh, my dear, why didn't you rest a bit longer before rushing over to your sister here?" Mei greeted us as we arrived.
Today, Mei was dressed in a black tank top, light blue jeans paired with knee-high boots. Although her legs were fully covered, the cleavage of her ample bosom was on full display. There was no helping it; Mei's size was indeed impressive.
Zheng Yufei said to Mei with a smile, "Sis, stop teasing me. Today, I mainly came to transfer my shares in the teahouse to Lin Xingwen, and also to have you arrange his work."