Age: My Small World

"Sure enough, after a while, they've brought out some good stuff again."

At the counter where he had previously bought jade, Yang Jun discovered that several jade items of quite good quality had been added.

He never thought he had too much jade, so he planned to buy it.

"How about we find Wang Hu?"

He had asked Wang Hu to buy it for him last time, and he didn't want to buy it himself this time.

"Never mind, it won't hurt to buy it once."

He thought for a moment, then stepped forward to inquire about the price.

Fortunately, it's not too outrageous, since not many people buy these things anyway, and now that more people are wearing armbands on the street, even fewer people are buying them.

So when Yang Jun said he wanted them all, the people behind the counter were quite surprised.

"I remember someone buying them all a while ago," the female clerk murmured, recalling Wang Hu's purchase a few years ago.

Although she found it strange that someone would buy so much jade, it was none of her business, so the clerk didn't bother to ask any further questions and quickly took out the jade for Yang Jun.

"Do you want someone to help you?"

The jade pieces are quite heavy; several pieces together weigh at least a hundred kilograms, so the clerk kindly said that.

Yang Jun shook his head: "Thank you, comrade. I'm strong enough to move it."

After saying that, he easily lifted it up.

Whether it's 100 jin or 200 jin, it's the same in his hands; he handles it with ease.

"Tsk tsk, that's quite a bit of strength."

Watching Yang Jun's retreating figure, the teller clicked her tongue in amazement while cracking sunflower seeds.

After leaving the department store, Yang Jun naturally looked for a secluded spot as always, and then tossed the jade into the small world.

"It's still early, let's go see Wei Ran."

Yang Jun felt quite guilty towards Wei Ran, since he had spent the least amount of time with her.

When we arrived at the Wei family's house, it was just around mealtime, and the aroma of meat meant that Aunt Meng was preparing a special meal.

He knocked on the door and entered the house in one smooth motion.

"Since you're already here, why bring anything?"

"Aunt Meng, these are local specialties I brought back for you and Uncle from out of town. Please don't be shy, otherwise I'll feel embarrassed to come next time."

"Alright, alright, come inside quickly. Your uncle might not be home for a while, but Xiao Ran is home."

"Okay, Aunt Meng."

Once inside, Meng Ran smiled again:
"Xiaoshan, you've come at the right time. There's meat stewing in the pot. Eat more to nourish yourself. You must have had a hard time on your business trip recently."

Wei Ran had naturally told his parents about his trip to another city, otherwise it would have been strange for him not to come over for so long.

“Aunt Meng, my business trip won’t be a hardship for me. I’ll still have plenty of good food and drinks there.”

"Hehe, okay, then let's replenish it some more."

Meng Ran knew that people who traveled to other places on business trips usually received some extra care.

For example, if a projectionist from a film studio went to the countryside to show a movie, the local team leader would treat him well, with plenty of meat, chicken, and duck, and he might even get to take some with him.

Yang Jun, on the other hand, was already in a regular cadre position upon graduation, with the salary and benefits of a section chief. Wouldn't he be living a life of luxury there?
Of course, this is definitely a misunderstanding. Yang Jun's ability to live a life of luxury in the port city is entirely due to his martial arts skills.

"Why are you here?"

Wei Ran also came out of his room at this time and sat down on the living room bench in a casual manner.

Her living room was furnished with solid wood tables and chairs, which were cushioned with patched long cloths, so they weren't uncomfortable.

Yang Jun naturally sat down next to her: "I just got back, so I came to see Aunt Meng."

Wei Ran pouted, "Oh, it's all because of my mom. You two seem to have a pretty good relationship." She was clearly unhappy.

Meng Ran chuckled and shook her head as she went inside, knowing that Yang Jun was playing with his daughter.

Sure enough, once everyone was alone, Yang Jun put his arm around Wei Ran's waist and said, "Of course I came to see you. I said that just now to make Aunt Meng happy, after all, Aunt Meng is also my mother."

Upon hearing this, Wei Ran's cheeks flushed slightly, and she rolled her eyes at him, saying, "Don't talk nonsense. If my mom hears this, she won't let you get away with it."

"Hehe, Aunt Meng is so kind, she definitely wouldn't do that."

Yang Jun pressed his cheek against her forehead: "Ranran, I've missed you so much these past few days."

"Liar, you're thinking about your two young wives, aren't you?"

Wei Ran pounded his chest, then suddenly reduced the force.

Just as she looked up, Yang Jun kissed her.

Their lips touched briefly before parting.

Even though the two of them had been intimate for a long time, this was the first time they had been so close in the living room at home. Wei Ran was so startled that she quickly looked at her parents' bedroom door and was relieved to see that it was still closed.

She glared at him again: "Do you want to die? My mother is still here."

"Then I'll kiss her when Mom can't see me," Yang Jun whispered.

"Hmph, I won't let you kiss me." Wei Ran acted like a proud little woman, but her small hand gripped his tightly, unwilling to let go.

But then, as if by magic, Yang Jun pulled a box out of his pocket with his other hand.

"Here, this is a gift I brought for you."

"Huh? What?"

Wei Ran then released his hand and took the box.

"Open it and see if you like it," Yang Jun encouraged.

"No, let's dismantle it in our room instead."

Yang Jun glanced at Meng Ran's room, but there was still no movement. It turned out that his mother-in-law was creating an opportunity for the two of them.

Since that's the case, he didn't stand on ceremony and led Wei Ran to her room.

As soon as he entered, Wei Ran couldn't wait to open the box.

Soon, a sparkly ring was brought out.

What kind of ring is this?

"Diamond rings are quite popular abroad; a pair of diamond rings symbolizes marriage."

Yang Jun suddenly stretched out his hand, and on the ring finger of his right hand, he was wearing a ring that matched Wei Ran's.

Diamond rings have been a symbol of marriage since the 1950s. De Beers achieved its "diamonds are forever" advertising campaign through Hollywood, linking marriage with diamonds, and thus diamond rings began to gain popularity.

This is a marketing tactic used by some businessmen, but it doesn't diminish the public's enthusiasm for it.

Yang Jun also wanted to use this opportunity to express his feelings for Wei Ran.

There will almost never be a marriage or wedding between them, so this is the only way to make up for it.

Wei Ran naturally understood, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Women are naturally drawn to sparkly things, and after hearing his words about the diamond ring, Wei Ran knew exactly what he meant. How could she not be moved?

"You little rascal, you always make people cry."

As she spoke, she threw herself into Yang Jun's arms with a tearful smile.

"You admitted it yourself. From now on, I'm your man for life, and you're not allowed to leave me."

"Silly girl, all I want is to spend my whole life with you." (End of Chapter)