books44 Chapter 253: Wedding Dress
Chapter 253: Wedding Dress
Chapter 253: Wedding Dress
When the tailor shop owner saw the customers arrive, he stepped forward and asked, "Esteemed guests, would you like to have your clothes made?" Ji Meiqing thought to herself, "Why would I come here if I'm not getting clothes made?" But she still smiled.
Lu Yu said, "Boss, we want to make some clothes for the Chinese New Year."
The shopkeeper said, "Then come with me to take your measurements." Ji Meiqing took her measurements first, and while waiting for Lu Yu, she looked around the tailor shop. Suddenly, her gaze settled on a wedding dress. Although the dress was simple, it was elegant and, though placed in an inconspicuous spot, it was eye-catching at first glance.
Thinking back to her own wedding, when she and Brother Lu weren't wealthy and kept everything simple, seeing this wedding dress now touched her heart. She looked it over from all angles, and Lu Yu, who had just finished taking her measurements, saw this and walked over to Ji Meiqing, asking, "You like it? Let's buy it then."
Ji Meiqing shook her head. "I like it, but we're already married, so buying it now is pointless. Since you've already taken the measurements, let's go pick out a style." With that, she pulled Lu Yu to choose a style.
After the two finished choosing their items, Lu Yu paid for them and whispered something to the shop owner. Afterward, they went to order New Year's goods. On the way, Ji Meiqing asked Lu Yu what he had said to the tailor, but Lu Yu didn't tell her anything, only saying, "You'll find out sooner or later." Ji Meiqing didn't ask any further questions.
Back home, Ji Meiqing put down the bags she had bought, rubbed her arms, and said, "I'm exhausted. I didn't expect that we would need to buy so many things besides what we ordered."
Lu Yu put down what he was carrying and said, "Yes, you rest here for a bit. I have something to do, I'll be right back." Then he ran out. Ji Meiqing took a sip of tea and said, "What's the rush? It's like a 100-meter sprint."
Around lunchtime, Lu Yu returned, carrying a box that looked familiar. It seemed to be the gift box he used to use to store wine for those nobles and royalty. Lu Yu walked over to Ji Meiqing and handed her the box. "This box is one I had left over from before. I thought it was pretty, so I used it. Open it and take a look."
Ji Meiqing opened the box and was surprised to find that the item inside was the wedding dress she had just been looking at.
Lu Yu smiled and said, "I know you like it very much, so I asked the shop owner if this dress would fit you. It turned out to be just the right size. Since we're so destined to meet, why not buy it? Besides, even if you can't wear it, it can still be a memento. Consider it compensation for not having a wedding dress like this when you married me."
Ji Meiqing covered her mouth, unable to speak. After calming down a bit, she said, "Brother Lu, thank you. I like it very much. I will definitely keep it safe."
"Hmm, I'd like to see you try it when you have time. For now, put it away and go eat."
Ji Meiqing agreed and went to eat with Lu Yu after putting the food away. Ji Meiqing felt that everything was a little pink today, but she felt so happy. She said to Lu Yu beside her, "Brother Lu, it's so good to have you. I really don't know what I would do if you left me one day."
A joke made Lu Yu fall into deep thought, after all, his identity... Ji Meiqing saw that Lu Yu didn't react when she spoke to him and was still lost in thought, so she reached out and waved her hand in front of him. Lu Yu came back to his senses and asked, "Huh? What's wrong?"
"Oh, nothing. What are you thinking about? Didn't you hear me talking to you?" Ji Meiqing said, biting her chopsticks.
Lu Yu looked at her small gesture, pinched her cheek, and said, "I'm thinking about our future. You've given me a bunch of children, and we'll live a carefree life in this secluded place."
Ji Meiqing slapped his hand away, blushing, and said, "Stop joking around and eat."
After the meal, Ji Meiqing ate some fruit and said, "Brother Lu, both of our restaurants are doing quite well now. I'm thinking of acquiring some of the smaller restaurants nearby. After all, it's hard for small restaurants to grow; they can barely make ends meet. If I acquire them and invest in their development, it will actually be good for both of us."
Lu Yu replied, "Yes, that's a good idea."
Seeing that he agreed, Ji Meiqing continued, "Once we've settled things here, I'll be going to Jiangnan."
"Jiangnan? What are you going there for?" Lu Yu asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Of course, it's about expanding our business to all over the world. My grand ambition is to become the richest person in the world," Ji Meiqing said, spreading her arms wide.
"The richest man?"
"Yes, the richest one."
"Okay, then I'll go with you." Lu Yu used to stop her from doing this and that because he was afraid she might be in danger, but now that she has money, power, and his protection, he feels much more at ease.
"I'm going out for a bit after I finish eating the fruit, what about you?" Ji Meiqing asked happily when he agreed with her idea.
"I need to go check on those wines later. Where are you going? How about we go together after I'm done?" Lu Yu asked, a little worried.
"No need, don't worry. You'll be busy very late by the time you finish. I'm just going to check on how Shen Qing is doing with the task I gave him. I gave him a large sum of money and even bought a large plot of land with my own money. I'm going to check it out." Ji Meiqing clutched her chest, indicating that she had really gone all out.
Lu Yu smiled and said, "Okay, I'll be going now. I'll come find you if I finish early."
"Okay." After receiving Ji Meiqing's reply, he left.
After finishing the fruit in front of her, Ji Meiqing clutched her stomach and called out, "Grandma Mei, we're leaving!"
Ji Meiqing didn't take a car, not only to digest her food but also to prevent the jostling from spilling her food. Fortunately, the place she bought wasn't far from home, and she arrived in no time. When she first met Shen Qing, he had a full beard and his features were unrecognizable, but now, after tidying himself up, he was quite handsome, and Ji Meiqing recognized him at a glance among the group of workers.
Shen Qing walked up and patted him on the shoulder. Turning around, he saw Ji Meiqing and asked, "Boss, what brings you here?"
Ji Meiqing said in a matter-of-fact manner, "I told you I would check on you from time to time to see if you're slacking off. Are you just ignoring me?"
Shen Qing said, "No, no, it's just that there's construction going on here, so it's very dirty." As she spoke, she pulled her to the resting area.
"Hmm, not bad at all. It's already taking shape." Ji Meiqing looked at the building complex with great satisfaction. "I hope it will be popular. After all, it cost me a lot of money."
Shen Qing said, "I still quite like this feeling."