After being attacked by the rich young ladies with hatchets, I chose to enter "sage mode".

But just after Bai Yu accepted the incense and paper money, the old man spoke again.

"No amount of incense, candles, or paper money can compare to your attitude. Without a good attitude, everything is off-limits, and no joyous occasion will be yours. A man's knees are worth gold; it's time to cash in that gold!"

After saying that, the old man looked at Bai Yu and gave her a meaningful smile.

Bai Yu clearly misunderstood the old man's words, and without saying a word, he immediately tried to kneel down.

"Hey, hey, hey, that can't be done right now, and it's not here with this old man, understand?"

Bai Yu paused slightly in her half-kneeling position, looked up at the old man's wrinkled face that crinkled together when he smiled, and quickly understood what he meant. So she hurriedly got up, bowed and thanked him.

"I understand what you mean, sir. Thank you for your guidance."

After saying that, Bai Yu reached into his pants pocket, took out a hundred-yuan bill, and handed it to the old man.

The old man took the hundred-yuan bill without asking for change, and instead turned and walked into the store.

"The money is so intact, we won't break it up."

Upon hearing the old man's words, Bai Yu almost jumped up in frustration. This small amount of incense and paper money would have cost at least ten yuan, and the old man simply refused to give change. Wasn't he blatantly trying to rip people off?

Just as he was about to lose his temper, his cell phone in his pants pocket suddenly vibrated.

Reaching out her phone, Bai Yu saw the call coming from Qing Sisi and answered it, hearing the girl's sweet voice.

"Senior, are you back yet?"

"I'm back, but I have things to do today and tomorrow. I'll come see you the day after tomorrow, is that okay?"

"Okay!"

"That..."

Bai Yu froze as she was about to speak. She looked up and saw that the old man who had just been at the shop entrance was gone. The shop was now eerily quiet.

Although 100 yuan isn't a huge sum, the 80 or even 90 yuan change should be enough to buy two Ice Cream Assassins, right? But the old man just stopped giving change, which was too much.

Although Bai Yu was furious, he didn't actually go in to ask the old man for money. He just grabbed a handful of ghost money worth ten thousand yuan and turned to leave.

Although it's a bit superstitious, as the saying goes, if you believe, it exists; if you don't believe, it doesn't. Losing eight or ninety dollars is better than having your own funeral, right?

Chapter 145 Ready

Carrying the incense, candles, and paper money in her hand, Bai Yu was going to buy some better quality alcoholic beverages next.

Although it's unknown whether Si Yu's parents drank alcohol when they were alive, it's clear that buying alcohol is perfectly reasonable, since it's not just for ancestral worship but also for weddings.

Stepping out of the alleyway, with a modern metropolis in front of you and buildings of rubble and cobblestones behind you, standing in the middle gives you the illusion of crossing two eras.

Walking onto the cement pavement of the street, turning around to look at the ancient alley behind her, Bai Yu stood quietly in place. The few sticks of incense and paper money in her hand made her look like a stingy person going to a grave. It was indeed a rather unconventional amount.

Turning around, Bai Yu walked further and further down the street until she reached a corner and turned inside.

Just as he turned the corner to leave, the old man who had been selling paper money suddenly emerged from the alleyway, standing on tiptoe and gazing in the direction he had left.

"Hello, Miss Siyu, Mr. Bai Yu you mentioned has already come to my shop. As agreed, when will the money be transferred?"

"Send me the photos as evidence. Once I see they're real, I'll transfer the money to you directly via WeChat."

After saying that, Si Yu hung up the phone.

There aren't that many experts in the world; it's just that Si Yu left Bai Yu a sliver of hope.

Si Yu had already made arrangements with dozens of funeral shops in Beicheng. As long as Bai Yu came to buy incense and paper money, he should say those mysterious things like the old man had before. If the arrangement was successful, he would transfer five thousand yuan directly to her.

Anyone with a modicum of common sense would be willing to do a business that can earn five thousand yuan with just a few words, especially since it's not a heinous crime.

Of course, Si Yu also gave each funeral service provider two hundred yuan as a deposit, so that everyone would pay more attention and be more willing to trust her.

Si Yu just didn't expect that Bai Yu would actually go to the funeral street to buy incense and paper money.

Putting down her phone, a glimmer of hope rekindled in her disappointment with Bai Yu.

In fact, Si Yu's actions of making these prior arrangements indicated that she still harbored a sliver of hope for Bai Yucan deep down.

To her surprise, Bai Yu actually went and bought it this time.

Of course, her expectations were not completely rekindled just because Bai Yu bought these things; they were only sparked by a tiny flame. After all, she dared not believe until she got the results, because the pain of disappointment made her very uncomfortable.

"Boss, how much is the wine?"

Standing in front of a store specializing in baijiu (Chinese liquor), Bai Yu, though not very knowledgeable about liquor, still knew the basics of good baijiu.

Although you don't need such good wine to visit someone's grave, they are still your father-in-law and mother-in-law, even after they've been buried. Besides, he's not just going to meet the parents; more importantly, it's about getting married.

Perhaps the state will not recognize such a marriage, and there is no legal basis for it, but can the law dictate whether people are together and whether they love each other?

The law is always dead; only people are alive. They live their lives as they should, and as long as they don't break the law or violate morality, they are free to do whatever they want.

"What kind of liquor do you want? I'll give you a price quote. We're a specialty store that sells big-brand liquors. Our reputation is guaranteed, and we definitely won't rip you off. There are certificates all over the walls. Just scan them with your phone to verify their authenticity."

The owner was a bald, middle-aged man who wore a sleeveless black vest in the middle of summer. He had a big gold chain around his neck and a string of large sarira beads on his wrist, which was thicker than Bai Yu's calves. He looked like a retired gangster who had opened a shop.

However, Bai Yu knew very well that these were just her first impressions. People cannot be judged by their appearance. Just because someone looks like someone involved in organized crime doesn't mean they are.

"Boss, give me two bottles of the better ones. I'm going to see my father-in-law and mother-in-law. I'd be embarrassed to go if they weren't good."

He made a joke with a smile, and the shop owner immediately understood what he meant. He turned around with a smile and took out two bottles of Moutai from the counter behind him.

"This is quite good. When meeting your father-in-law, you have to arrange something impressive. It doesn't matter how much or how good the wine is, but face is the most important thing. If you give him this gift, won't your father-in-law treat you like a brother?"

Hearing his boss say this, Bai Yu didn't dare to say that his father-in-law had been in the ground for many years, yet he was still calling him brother. Even ghosts wouldn't dare to act like this.

"Then I'll take two bottles of this. How much is it? I'll scan the code."

"Okay, I'll get it for you right away."

After saying that, the boss turned around and went to get Bai Yu some wine.

Bai Yu bought the wine quite quickly, finishing in ten or twenty minutes without wasting time selecting it. The wine was just a formality; having it was enough.

However, the two bottles of wine are quite expensive, costing almost 10,000 yuan in total.

After buying incense, candles, paper money, and liquor, the next stop was the wedding dress shop.

This was originally a place Bai Yu had planned to bring Si Yu along; that was her initial intention when she returned.

After all, wedding dresses need to be custom-made to ensure the best fit.

But Si Yu was already very disappointed with his attitude, so Bai Yu didn't suggest going to the wedding dress shop together.

Fortunately, Bai Yu and Si Yu had already gotten very close, so Bai Yu knew all three of Si Yu's measurements: height, weight, and bust. They could just go ahead and report their measurements to choose the right person.

Of course, this doesn't mean Bai Yu won't give Si Yu a grander wedding in the future; it's just that right now he needs to fulfill his promise to marry this girl, his first marriage.

If I don't keep my promise to be the first to marry this girl, then Su Rongxue will undoubtedly be the first one to get married.

Moreover, Su Rongxue will definitely throw a big banquet. Not only will her mother Luo Er'ai's best friend Murong Meng get the news and come to attend, but Si Yu, Qing Sisi, and Murong Liyue will also definitely get the news.

If the girls haven't gotten along by then, the wedding will definitely be a trap, and we might even repeat the mistakes of the previous life.

Therefore, Bai Yu definitely needs to arrange for the women to meet before completing his wedding with Su Rongxue.

However, there are still two women who haven't been dealt with yet: one is Murong Liyue, who is the most difficult to handle, and the other is Qing Sisi, who has a very high risk factor.

Therefore, he could only fulfill his promise to Si Yu first, then deal with the two women's affairs, and then let the five women find an opportunity to meet.

Now, Si Yu, Lin Ying, and Su Rongxue all know about the existence of the other four, only Qing Sisi and Murong Liyue do not.

Bai Yu took a taxi to the bridal shop. She didn't want to buy a white wedding dress because white couldn't convey the feeling of happiness. Only red was the most beautiful and touching color.

Of course, it would be strange to appear in a cemetery wearing a wedding dress, but Bai Yu had long since become so good at ignoring the stares of others.

Because love is a matter between him and Siyu, it's none of their business what others say.

Arriving at the nearest traditional-style wedding dress shop, Bai Yu stood at the door carrying two bottles of wine and a pack of incense and paper money, which looked quite out of place compared to the wedding dress shop.

Stepping into the store, Bai Yu immediately became the center of attention.

It wasn't because he was handsome and fair-skinned; what people were really paying attention to was the incense and paper money he was carrying, which clashed with the atmosphere of the shop.

Although the atmosphere was somewhat incompatible, the store staff were all business people, and they still took the initiative to ask Bai Yu what kind of wedding dress he wanted after seeing him.

Bai Yu knew that if she entered a wedding shop carrying incense, candles, and paper money, customers who were superstitious about funerals would definitely leave, so she didn't waste any more words.

He revealed Si Yu's body proportions, height, and weight, then measured his own body size before choosing two red outfits, paying, and leaving.

These are some of the existing designs in the store. Bai Yu also knows that custom-made ones are definitely better. At first, he wanted to make a more beautiful red wedding dress for Si Yu, but when he entered the store, he realized that it takes time to make a custom-made dress, especially a wedding dress. It would take more than half a month to make such a fine craftsmanship.

However, he needs the red dowry tomorrow, so it's faster to just buy it directly.

Bai Yu has now essentially spent most of the money she has on her.

For a college student who isn't working, having tens of thousands of yuan is already quite good.

Although I still have about 100,000 yuan in my bank account, it's best not to use it unless necessary. Everyone should leave themselves some room for maneuver, even if they are being kept by rich women.

Holding two sets of red wedding attire, Bai Yu stood by the roadside and glanced at the sunset on the horizon.

It was already 7 p.m., and the summer sunset gave people a sense of melancholy and loss as dusk approached.

Carrying the things she had bought that afternoon, Bai Yu took a taxi back to Si Yu's neighborhood.

However, upon returning, he did not go directly to Si Yu. Instead, he carried some things and knocked on Lin Ying's door.

The knock was very soft, because Bai Yu was afraid that if she knocked too loudly, she would disturb Si Yu who lived across the street. If she did, all the things she had bought would be exposed, and she wouldn't be able to give Si Yu a surprise.

After a few knocks, Lin Ying quickly opened the door.

In fact, Lin Ying knew that Bai Yu had already arrived home in the afternoon, because Bai Yu had told her.

Upon entering Lin Ying's house, Bai Yu closed the door very gently.

As soon as I closed the door, I turned around and saw Lin Ying kneeling on the ground, her blue eyes staring straight at me. She looked so gentle and virtuous.

"Bai Yujun, you must be tired from your journey. Let me help you with your things. Do you want to take a shower? It'll be perfect to eat after you shower. The food will be ready in a little while."

Hearing Lin Ying's uniquely gentle voice, Bai Yu put down the bags she was carrying, knelt down on one knee, and gently brought her face close to Lin Ying's.

Up close, Lin Ying's eyelashes are a light gold, but it's hard to notice unless you look closely. Her azure eyes encompass her entire being, as if she were her whole world.

"Boss lady, I'm back."

Although Lin Ying didn't say "welcome back," Bai Yu could feel the excitement in her small hands as she clenched them upon seeing him for the first time.

"Welcome back."

With a slight smile, he lowered his head and kissed her forehead. In this life, Bai Yu would never be stingy with his love for Lin Ying.