Chapter 6: His Thoughtfulness and Gentleness

Meng Ning hadn't considered such long-term issues. Afraid Qin Huan might misunderstand, she explained, "These were my suggestions. I don't want to take advantage of anyone. Our flash marriage, how far it can go is still unknown, so these things aren't important."

The issue of child education was even farther off.

Qin Huan stared at Meng Ning for a long time, completely speechless. She knew Meng Ning well, but now Meng Ning had made a surprising move that astonished her.

"Meng Ning, what about the class reunion next Friday? I heard Gu Changming will be there. The location is set at Mingyue Restaurant. Gu Changming is doing really well now, not only has he opened a law firm..."

Qin Huan continued, "I also heard he bought a villa in Nanshan, Beijing, which is a famous villa area where one unit costs millions. If you reconcile with Gu Changming, you won't have to work so hard in the future."

Blind dates always seemed unreliable to Qin Huan, who wanted to match the two together.

Meng Ning understood and smiled, shaking her head, "I won't be going."

She was married now. Even if she didn't have feelings for Fu Tingxiu, they were legally husband and wife, and she should be loyal.

If Fu Tingxiu didn't disappoint her, she would try to live well with him and not do anything to betray him.

As for Gu Changming, whether he was rich or poor, it had nothing to do with her anymore.

Qin Huan wanted to say more, but Meng Ning's phone rang. She looked at the caller ID and suddenly felt a little nervous.

It was Fu Tingxiu calling.

Meng Ning answered, and Fu Tingxiu's gentle voice came through the receiver, "Where are you? I'm coming to find you."

"I'm with a friend outside," Meng Ning replied. "Is something wrong?"

Was he anxious for her to move in?

"Yes," Fu Tingxiu replied succinctly. "When you're done, send me your location. I'll come pick you up."

Meng Ning glanced at Qin Huan. Qin Huan lowered her voice and asked, "Your new husband?"

Meng Ning nodded to Qin Huan and then said into the phone, "I'll send you the address now that I'm done here."

Meng Ning hadn't gone shopping yet. She was worried that if she said she had something to do, Fu Tingxiu might think she was making excuses to avoid him.

Since they had registered their marriage, Meng Ning also planned to get along well with Fu Tingxiu.

Regardless of their emotional foundation, marriage required effort.

She had suggested the registration. In marriage, she also needed to take a stand.

After hanging up the phone, Meng Ning apologized to Qin Huan, "I'm taking the day off today and won't go to the market. He's coming to pick me up later."

"Darling, you've really become a married woman," Qin Huan accepted reality, sighed, and said, "Okay, as your good friend, I can only bless you now. But if that guy dares to bully you, you must tell me. Don't let yourself suffer."

Meng Ning was touched, "He's very gentle."

Shortly after sending the address, Fu Tingxiu arrived in his Chevrolet costing over a hundred thousand yuan and messaged Meng Ning: "I'm here, by the roadside." Meng Ning saw the message and came out of the beverage shop. Fu Tingxiu spotted Meng Ning from his car and got out to greet her.

"Meng Ning."

Fu Tingxiu was dressed casually yet couldn't conceal his innate elegance. He had the aura of a runway model regardless of what he wore. Qin Huan, upon seeing Fu Tingxiu, was immediately captivated by his looks, nearly drooling.

She patted Meng Ning's shoulder and said, "Ning Bao, now I understand why you rushed into marriage; such beauty can be deceiving."

It's normal to have a moment of impulsive attraction to such a handsome husband. But good looks alone won't put food on the table.

Meng Ning knew Qin Huan's nature and couldn't help but laugh, "Well, his good looks did play a big part when we got married."

Fu Tingxiu had walked up to them by then, and Meng Ning introduced them, "This is my best friend, Qin Huan. We've been friends since high school. Huan Huan, this is my... husband, Fu Tingxiu."

Meng Ning couldn't say the word "husband" and felt a bit embarrassed, blushing.

Fu Tingxiu glanced at Meng Ning and, aware of her shyness, politely greeted Qin Huan, "Nice to meet you."

Qin Huan snapped out of her reverie and smiled, "Hello, handsome Fu, you're really good-looking. Meng Ning has great taste."

While speaking, Qin Huan glanced at Fu Tingxiu's car, a vehicle worth over a hundred thousand yuan, a mark of middle-class status in this city.

Meng Ning knew Qin Huan's words were polite flattery. Qin Huan wished Meng Ning would marry into wealth and often said that with her beauty and personality, she'd surely marry well in the future.

Meng Ning never thought about it that way. Rich men aren't fools, and beauty depreciates. How could a businessman make a loss?

Meng Ning just wanted a simple, ordinary life and would be content with that.

Qin Huan truly admired Fu Tingxiu's looks. It's not easy to come across such a handsome man.

Fu Tingxiu smiled warmly, "Meng Ning and I have something to attend to. We'll leave first, but we should eat together next time."

Fu Tingxiu naturally saw through Qin Huan's thoughts. As Meng Ning's friend, he naturally showed some respect.

"No need for formalities. You're busy; there will be plenty of opportunities to eat together in the future."

Meng Ning got into Fu Tingxiu's car, and they drove off together.

After a few traffic lights, Meng Ning remembered to ask, "Where are we going?"

"I took the day off today. First, I'll take you to buy a car, then to my place," Fu Tingxiu teased. "It's been a week since we got married; you should know where your husband lives and recognize the way."