My Taoist nun girlfriend is from the Republic of China era, 1942.

Chapter 97 A Woman Even Better Than Chen Xiaomiao

In the end, the two still left the store with their new phones.

However, in the end, it was Chen Xiaomiao herself who paid the bill instead of Lu Yuan.

No matter what Lu Yuan said, the girl stubbornly refused, took out several thousand yuan and slammed it on the counter, her face contorted with heartache...

After leaving the store, the two went around to the bank next door.

When Chen Xiaomiao stepped into a modern "money shop" for the first time, she felt very uncomfortable and didn't know where to put her hands and feet.

She clutched the remaining tens of thousands of yuan tightly, like a mother hen protecting her chicks, warily observing everyone around her.

Under Lu Yuan's guidance, she awkwardly signed her name on the form, pressed her fingerprint on the machine, and had her photo taken.

When the teller smiled and asked her to enter her six-digit password, she deliberately pushed Lu Yuan aside, blocking the keyboard with her body, and carefully pressed a few numbers.

When Chen Xiaomiao received the thin plastic card, she examined it over and over, her face full of distrust.

"Lu Yuan, all that money I spent on this tiny badge?"

"The money is inside."

Lu Yuan led her to an ATM and patiently showed her how to insert her card and check her balance: "Look, press here... enter your PIN..."

When a long string of numbers clearly appeared on the screen, Chen Xiaomiao immediately moved closer to the screen and counted them one by one.

Finally, I breathed a sigh of relief and carefully put the card back in my pocket, as if it were a precious treasure, afraid that it would grow legs and run away.

Back home, Chen Xiaomiao plopped down on the sofa, took out the new cell phone she had bought for several thousand yuan, and examined it from all angles.

I didn't feel it was much better than my old phone.

It's just that the screen is a bit bigger and brighter; scrolling is faster and less laggy; typing is smoother and the sound is clearer...

But since I've already bought it, there's no point in feeling bad about it now; I can't get my money back.

The girl shook her head, putting her worries behind her, resignedly got up, and went into the kitchen to prepare dinner.

Passing by the balcony, she casually glanced at the salted fish she had prepared.

After these days of air drying, the fish has become shriveled and firm, with a thin layer of oil seeping out on the surface, giving it an enticing sheen in the setting sun.

If you take a closer sniff, a salty and fresh aroma wafts up, without the slightest rotten smell.

I've got it!
Chen Xiaomiao was overjoyed.

It seems I'm definitely going to win this bet.

What should I ask Lu Yuan for then?

Ask him to take me out for a nice meal? No way, he takes me out for nice meals every day.

Ask him to buy me a new outfit? No way, I already have a mountain of clothes.

Chen Xiaomiao held the spatula and pondered in front of the stove for a long time, but couldn't figure it out.

I decided to stop thinking about it and focus on cooking.

After dinner, Lu Yuan was in his study dealing with emails, while Chen Xiaomiao nestled on the sofa, continuing to play with her new phone with great interest.

Shen Yi sent her many photos and videos of the wedding ceremony during the day.

In the photo, Shen Yi is wearing a pure white wedding dress with a skirt that spreads out like a cloud, and her face is filled with a happy smile.

The surrounding scenery was arranged in a dreamlike way, with flowers and light gauze everywhere, and the crystal chandelier overhead was as dazzling as the stars in the sky.

Chen Xiaomiao scrolled through the photos one by one, completely absorbed in them.

In her time, getting married simply involved bowing to heaven and earth, inviting the villagers to a meal, and having a little fuss in the bridal chamber—that was considered the end of the ceremony.

Wealthy families might be more particular, with formalities like the three letters and six rites, phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, and an eight-bearer sedan chair—that would be the grandest display of status.

This was the first time Chen Xiaomiao had ever seen a "Western-style" wedding like Shen Yi's.

Even if you don't understand the intricacies, what girl doesn't love to look pretty?

This beautiful and lively scene is so delightful that just looking at it brings joy to my heart.

Lu Yuan came out of the study and saw Chen Xiaomiao staring blankly at her phone. He leaned over and asked curiously, "What are you looking at?"

"The wedding photos sent by Shen Yi."

Chen Xiaomiao handed the phone to Lu Yuan: "Look, isn't it pretty?"

Lu Yuan nodded: "It is quite beautiful."

Chen Xiaomiao looked up, her eyes sparkling: "Lu Yuan, what kind of business do you want to run in the future?"

Lu Yuan chuckled upon hearing this, then began to think seriously: "What about us..."

"Yes, that's right!"

Chen Xiaomiao's cheeks flushed slightly, and she immediately corrected, "It's not 'us,' it's 'you'!"

"Okay, okay, it's mine, it's mine."

Lu Yuan smiled helplessly, leaned back on the sofa and muttered, "To be honest, I haven't really thought about it. It depends on what kind of person I marry likes."

"If she likes a lively atmosphere, we'll have a big celebration; if she prefers peace and quiet, we'll have a private ceremony behind closed doors... It's all up to her!" After saying that, Lu Yuan looked at Chen Xiaomiao with a smile, everything was self-evident.

Feeling flustered under Lu Yuan's gaze, Chen Xiaomiao quickly lowered her head and swiped randomly on her phone screen, pretending to look at the photos.

Lu Yuan sighed and asked softly, "Xiao Miao, do you still think you can't marry me and can only be my concubine?"

Chen Xiaomiao didn't say anything, but her tightly pursed lips already tacitly agreed to everything.

"Fine,"

Lu Yuan shrugged casually: "Then let's do as we agreed before, let's not talk about anything else, let's just live together and spend our lives together."

Chen Xiaomiao bit her lower lip, her long eyelashes fluttering, and finally mustered up the courage to ask the question that had been lingering in her heart for a long time.

"Lu Yuan...why...did you take a liking to me?"

"Because you're pretty."

Chen Xiaomiao was taken aback, clearly not expecting Lu Yuan to answer so decisively.

"You are beautiful, virtuous, good at cooking and managing a household, and down-to-earth. You are not vain... You have so many advantages that women today cannot have."

Lu Yuan counted them on his fingers, one by one, and then emphasized them again at the end.

"But most importantly, it's because you're beautiful!"

"You...you're so superficial!"

Although she said that, the smile in the girl's eyes was impossible to hide, like ripples spreading across water.

But that happy feeling didn't last long. The smile on Chen Xiaomiao's face slowly faded, replaced by a look of worry.

"That……"

She hesitated before speaking, "What if one day you meet a woman who is prettier than me, more virtuous than me, more down-to-earth than me, and better than me in every way? What then?"

If another girl had asked this question, Lu Yuan would probably have thought it was just being unreasonable.

But the way Chen Xiaomiao put it, it meant she was genuinely worried about this matter.

In her view, it was perfectly normal for men to have multiple wives and concubines, and it was only natural to replace the old one with a better one.

Lu Yuan's smile faded, and he answered seriously, "There's no way there could be such a woman."

"some!"

Chen Xiaomiao retorted without hesitation, her tone unusually firm.

"Who?"

Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow.

Chen Xiaomiao's gaze drifted into the distance, and she uttered a name almost reverently—"Sister Xiaozhi!"

Lu Yuan: "..."

He was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to respond.

Chen Xiaozhi has become this girl's ultimate standard for judging all women in the world, an insurmountable mountain.

Seeing Lu Yuan's speechless expression, Chen Xiaomiao thought he didn't believe her and hurriedly explained, "I didn't lie to you! Sister Xiaozhi is the most beautiful person on our mountain, and she has a kind heart. She can also read and write."

Her pastries are better than any restaurant's... If she were still alive, you definitely wouldn't want me anymore if you saw her..."

"Silly girl, what nonsense are you talking about?"

Lu Yuan ended the conversation and prepared to wash up and go to bed.

I had only taken two steps when I heard Chen Xiaomiao's voice behind me.

"Lu Yuan, I've made up my mind!"

Lu Yuan turned around and saw Chen Xiaomiao staring at him with a serious expression, preparing to announce something momentous.

"What have you thought about?"

"I've decided on a bet. If I win, what do you want me to do for you?"

"Oh?"

“If I win, you have to promise me that if you ever meet a woman as wonderful as Sister Xiaozhi, you… you must be with her. I can’t hold you back because of me.”

Lu Yuan's smile froze instantly.

What kind of ridiculous request is this?
Just as Lu Yuan was about to retort, Chen Xiaomiao immediately added.

"Of course... before you meet a good woman like Sister Xiaozhi, you are not allowed to have affairs outside, and you are not allowed to go looking for those messy vixens!"

After she finished speaking, she stared intently at Lu Yuan, her eyes filled with nervousness, anticipation, shyness... and a touch of domineering.

Lu Yuan was stunned for a long time, then suddenly laughed, his chest shaking with laughter.

"middle!"

The man agreed readily.

(End of this chapter)