Free Web NovelChapter 14: Chapter 8: Cashback From Other People’s Husbands Too?
When you meet the right person, there’s no such thing as too early or too late to get married.
It was hard to imagine those words coming from Shen Yanzhi.
The sound of the hairdryer hummed in her ears, the man she loved was right behind her, and in that moment, Jiang Li’s heart was completely content.
A sudden wave of gratitude washed over her; thank goodness Zhao Sinian had abruptly demanded more dowry right before the wedding.
A lump formed in Jiang Li’s throat. She called out, "Shen Yanzhi."
Shen Yanzhi looked up. "I’m here."
The tip of her nose tingled. "Shen Yanzhi."
Shen Yanzhi turned off the hairdryer, a flicker of concern in his eyes. "What’s wrong?"
Jiang Li didn’t answer, just kept repeating his name. "Shen Yanzhi."
Putting the hairdryer down, Shen Yanzhi knelt in front of her and took her hands. "What is it? Did something happen?"
Meeting Shen Yanzhi’s worried gaze, Jiang Li licked her dry lips and, as if by some strange compulsion, asked, "Do you want to?"
Shen Yanzhi froze for a moment, his grip on her hand tightening slightly. "Are you sure?"
Jiang Li nodded. Shen Yanzhi immediately swept her up into his arms and, in the same motion, grabbed a box of condoms from a nearby shopping bag.
’So!’
’The ’things’ Shen Yanzhi mentioned before were condoms!’
It was December, and a light rain began to fall outside. Droplets pattered against the windowpane. A gentle breeze lifted the nearby curtains, making them rise and fall. Beside them, flowers drooped, battered and swaying under the assault of the rain. Only when the sky began to brighten did tranquility return.
The next time Jiang Li opened her eyes, it was already two in the afternoon. Her entire body felt like it was falling apart, her throat was hoarse, and her stomach was growling with hunger.
Beside her, Shen Yanzhi’s side of the bed was already cold. There was no telling how long he’d been gone.
Thinking about Shen Yanzhi’s actions last night, she gritted her teeth in frustration and cursed, ’What a beast!’
"But weren’t you the one who initiated it yesterday?"
Hearing the voice, Jiang Li whipped her head around to see Shen Yanzhi standing at the bedroom door, holding a tray.
Jiang Li’s face flushed red. With hands on her hips, she retorted with feigned righteousness, "And you don’t know the meaning of moderation?"
A flicker in Shen Yanzhi’s eyes. "I’ll be more mindful next time."
He walked to the bed with the tray. "Eat something first."
Jiang Li slipped into her pajamas without any coyness and got out of bed. Only then did she see the tray held a bowl of beef noodle soup, piled high with a layer of beef and a double portion of cilantro.
She looked at Shen Yanzhi suspiciously. "You made this?"
After all, besides Shen Yanzhi, she couldn’t think of anyone else in this villa who would know her tastes so well.
Instead of answering, Shen Yanzhi asked, "How does it taste?"
Hearing this, Jiang Li raised an eyebrow. Not standing on ceremony, she used a clip to put her hair up, then took the chopsticks from Shen Yanzhi and tucked in heartily.
She even remembered to offer a review. "Very good."
Shen Yanzhi just sat beside her. "After you finish, we’ll go to the mall."
Jiang Li looked up. "Why are we suddenly going to the mall?"
The corner of Shen Yanzhi’s mouth twitched with a hint of exasperation. "Didn’t you say yesterday that you wanted to go back and see my parents?"
Jiang Li scratched her head in embarrassment, smiling sheepishly. "Right, I remember."
Shen Yanzhi simply smiled without saying a word.
After finishing the noodles, Jiang Li went to wash up, pick out clothes, and do her makeup, a process that took nearly two hours.
Shen Yanzhi waited quietly to the side, never rushing her, even occasionally taking out his phone to reply to messages.
"Let’s go."
Shen Yanzhi looked up, and a stunned expression flashed in his eyes.
She wore a white shirt under a red wool coat, paired with a black embroidered mamian skirt and black high-heeled leather boots. Her long hair was pinned up with a jade hairpin, and she wore pearl stud earrings. The whole effect was chic and sophisticated.
Seeing Shen Yanzhi frozen in place, Jiang Li waved a hand. "What are you staring at?"
Shen Yanzhi licked his lips. "Nothing. Let’s go."
He hastily got to his feet and grabbed his suit jacket from the side.
Before they reached the door, Shen Yanzhi suddenly stopped and turned to hand Jiang Li the car keys. "You go wait in the car for me."
With that, he strode back into the house. Though suspicious, Jiang Li obediently went downstairs.
’After all, Zhao Sinian used to do the same thing before they left the house.’
But she had been sitting in the passenger seat for less than five minutes when Shen Yanzhi, now wearing a black trench coat, pulled open the car door.
Jiang Li had already learned about the Shen Family’s preferences from Shen Yanzhi the day before, so their objective this time was clear.
Buy jade for Jiang Manshu, antique calligraphy and paintings for Shen Yugang, a sports car for Shen Yuchu, and designer bags for Zhou Jiawen.
[Host has been detected spending 56 million on antiques for Jiang Manshu’s husband. Triggering a 65x cashback reward. 3.64 billion has been deposited into your bank account. Please check your balance.]
Jiang Li: ???
’Wait, no one ever said spending money on another woman’s husband would also trigger a cashback reward!’
’As expected of the Strongest Tycoon Husband Cashback System!’
She had picked out several items she wanted before, but Shen Yanzhi hadn’t let her buy them.
Now that she could get cashback, she naturally had to seize the opportunity.
She immediately declared magnanimously, "I’ll take these two as well!"
Shen Yanzhi’s pupils contracted. He quickly tried to stop her. "I know you have money, but this is too much. It’s not necessary."
Jiang Li appealed to both his reason and his emotions. "No matter what, this is my first time visiting your parents after our wedding. I have to make a good impression."
When Shen Yanzhi fell silent, Jiang Li narrowed her eyes. "Or are you saying you don’t want me to have a good relationship with your family?"
Shen Yanzhi sighed silently. "Buy whatever you want."
Now that she’d put it that way, he couldn’t very well object any further.
[Host has been detected spending 650 million on antiques for Jiang Manshu’s husband. Triggering a 100x cashback reward. 65 billion has been deposited into your bank account. Please check your balance.]
[Host has been detected spending 40 million on a car for Zhou Jiawen’s husband. Triggering a 165x cashback reward. 6.6 billion has been deposited into your bank account. Please check your balance.]
[Host has been detected spending 80 million on a car for Jing Shiyun’s husband. Triggering an 888x cashback reward. 71.04 billion has been deposited into your bank account. Please check your balance.]
Jiang Li’s face was about to cramp from smiling so much. ’This isn’t the Strongest Tycoon Husband Cashback System; this is the God of Wealth himself!’
Once all the purchases were made, the two headed for the Shen Family residence.
When Jiang Li had mentioned visiting his parents the day before, Shen Yanzhi had already notified everyone in the family group chat. The entire Shen Family was at home.
They were all curious about who this Jiang Li was—the woman who had not only gotten Shen Yanzhi, a sworn bachelor, to suddenly get flash-married, but whom he also clearly cherished so much.
So much so that when Jiang Li got out of the car, the entire Shen Family was standing at the entrance. "Welcome home!"
It startled Jiang Li so much she jumped.
’They’re a little too enthusiastic!’
Still, she was someone who had seen a fair bit of the world. Though startled, she greeted them one by one, "Dad, Mom, Younger Brother, Sister-in-law."
Just then, Shen Yanzhi took the items out of the trunk, and Jiang Li immediately said, "These are gifts for you all. Just a small token of my appreciation. I hope you like them."
