Chapter 116: Let's Have a Child

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But now the bet had already been made between the two of them in advance, so there was no way out. When the wager was placed, it was done openly in front of many people at the factory. Holding an envelope containing two thousand yuan, Guodong Shen happily returned to his office. He placed the money directly into the drawer, thinking that after work he would just give it to his wife. He had been away on a business trip for some time and really missed his beautiful wife at home. Because the First Machine Tool Factory had won the bidding project, the entire factory was filled with motivation; the atmosphere surged with a renewed energy. As a result, Shen Guodong had little to do at work that afternoon. That evening, he left work early and rushed straight home. After being away for more than ten days, he felt he should return quickly. Just as he reached the doorstep and pushed open the door, he saw his wife busy in the kitchen. “Hey, honey, what are you up to? I’m home!” Seeing Liuyue Ru bustling about with pots and pans, Shen Guodong called out. Liuyue Ru responded from the kitchen, “Ah, you’re back.” “Yes, just came back right after winning the bid for our factory in Shen City. There were a few things to handle at work, so I got home a bit late.” Liuyue Ru immediately stopped what she was doing and came over to him, holding a feather duster with which she playfully tapped him. “How’s Shen City? Has the food been to your liking these days? Nothing out there beats what I cook at home. I heard you were coming back today, so I went to the market early to buy some fresh ingredients and even packed some soup for you.” Seeing his wife so diligent and caring, Shen Guodong was deeply moved and pulled her into his arms. Liuyue Ru, caught off guard by his embrace, was momentarily stunned. Being somewhat shy by nature, she found it hard to fully relax. Well, considering the conservative mindset of people born in the 1980s, it was understandable.

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Shen Guodong held Liuyue Ru close and said, “I’ve missed you so much these past days. I missed your cooking.” Hearing this, Liuyue Ru blushed and lightly swatted him. “If you want to eat, I’ll cook for you. It’s not like I’m withholding food.” “I already prepared everything in advance. Come on, stop fooling around and eat. You must be starving.” Liuyue Ru wasn’t insensitive, just a little introverted. After living together for so long, she had come to understand Shen Guodong’s habits well. At the dinner table, Shen Guodong pulled an envelope from his pocket and tossed it in front of Liuyue Ru. Curiously, she opened it and saw it was thick — surely one or two thousand yuan. She trembled slightly. “So much money! Where did this come from?” Liuyue Ru was momentarily flustered. Two to three thousand yuan wasn’t a small sum. In today’s terms, having that much cash was like casually having two to three million in the future. Shen Guodong casually said, “I made a bet with Yuan Junfeng from the department and won. He gave me two thousand yuan. Just keep it for yourself—buy some clothes or help out with household expenses.” Hearing this, Liuyue Ru was confused. “You don’t need to give me so much just to help out. A few hundred would be enough.” “No worries, it’s all for you. If the factory allocates funds later, we won’t be short on money.” “After all, I’m one of the best workers this year. I might even win the factory’s award again.” Hearing this, Liuyue Ru’s face lit up with joy. “Hehe, that’s great.” “Well then, I’ll find time to deposit it at the bank. It feels safer in a savings account.” After all, two or three thousand yuan in cash was a considerable amount. Shen Guodong chuckled, “No need to save it all. It’s for you to spend—get some new clothes, treat yourself. Buy a few nice outfits.” “If you want meat or anything else, just buy it yourself.” Hearing this, Liuyue Ru was touched. “Actually, I have my own salary too. I don’t spend much.”

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“Even if you want to save it, that’s fine. It’s all yours anyway.” Liuyue Ru nodded sincerely. Over time, she noticed that Shen Guodong had changed—he had become gentler, stopped scolding or hitting her, and even spent money on her. She felt that this man had truly transformed. Quietly, she probed, “Guodong, what happened before? Or did you just suddenly come to your senses?” This question made both of them pause. Shen Guodong hesitated before replying, “Ah, I was young and a bit foolish back then.” “I couldn’t understand many things at the time. I feel sorry for you now, so I’m determined to work hard to make money and let you live comfortably.” Hearing his honest words, Liuyue Ru laughed softly. “We’re both workers now. If you were an official, life would be easier, right?” “No need to chase after so much money. Having too much doesn’t mean much.” “You have to take care of your health. You’ve been away on trips for so long—don’t go bad just because you have money.” Liuyue Ru was traditional, the kind of person well-suited to a stable, simple life. Shen Guodong understood this well. He got up, moved beside her, and embraced her again. “Honey, I know. I’m not the man I used to be. I’m more mature now and understand many things. I just want our factory to prosper, for our lives to improve, and to take good care of you. Then we can have a child, right?” Hearing this, Liuyue Ru blushed deeply. “A child?” “We’ll talk about having a child later. For now, I think life is pretty good.” The topic of children made Liuyue Ru a bit sensitive. When they married, she had noticed Shen Guodong wasn’t quite confident in that area. She cared about his feelings and didn’t want to dampen his spirits right now.