1970s: A hot-tempered wife who accompanied a soldier to the military compound and made a fortune.

Chapter 444: Good Intentions or Threats?

Chu Xue looked around, put the dressing box in her hand into her spatial storage, and then nimbly climbed up a sycamore tree outside the dilapidated courtyard.

Just as I found a secluded spot to sit on a tree branch, I heard: "Given your current relationship with them, it's probably impossible for you to get Liu Chuxue's job. Why don't you consider what I'm about to say?"

Why are you telling me all this?

"As for why, you don't need to ask. Just tell me if you want that job or not."

Chu Xue looked down at the two people standing in the dilapidated courtyard. "Heh, I was thinking of finding an opportunity to make things happen for you two in a few days, but I didn't expect them to be so eager to come to me."

Seeing that Liu Jiandong hadn't responded, Ding Surong didn't want to waste any more time with him. This dilapidated courtyard was full of mosquitoes, and she couldn't stand it anymore: "Since you insist on asking, then I can only say that it's because someone doesn't want her to marry into the Fu family. Now you can believe me, right?"

Hearing this, Liu Jiandong no longer suspected Ding Surong of having ulterior motives: "You found the person who ruined her reputation?"

"I'm just offering an idea; as for the person, you'll have to find them yourself."

Fearing that Liu Jiandong might change his mind, he said, "However, after it's done, I can use my connections to help you get a job at the steel rolling mill."

This statement is rather intriguing; is it well-intentioned or a threat?

Liu Jiandong wasn't completely stupid; he actually understood the implication: "Then what about the medicine you mentioned before?"

"Don't worry about that. As long as you agree, the medicine will be in your hands at any time."

Liu Jiandong frowned and thought for a moment before making a decision: "I agree to this, but when will your medicine arrive? After all, that brat can't stay at home for long. She might leave tomorrow. If it's late, we might have to wait a long time."

"You don't need to worry about that. As long as you make the arrangements properly, the medicine will naturally reach you."

The two exchanged a few more words, and Ding Surong left the dilapidated courtyard first.

Chu Xue glanced at Liu Jiandong, who was still standing in the dilapidated courtyard lost in thought, and scoffed inwardly: Since you brought this upon yourselves, you can't blame anyone else. After watching Liu Jiandong leave the dilapidated courtyard, Chu Xue climbed down from the tree.

When she arrived home, Liu's father had already driven the borrowed mule cart down the slope, and Chunxiao was feeding the mule with freshly cut grass: "Second sister, what are you holding in your hand?"

Chu Xue held it up: "This is the engagement gift that Zhi Yuan gave me."

Upon hearing Chuxue's words, she threw the grass in front of the mule and trotted over to greet it, saying, "Let me see."

Chu Xue didn't refuse: "Slow down, don't fall."

The dressing box was painted bright red and decorated with a pattern of magpies perched on plum blossoms, symbolizing happiness. After opening the dressing box, Chunxiao exclaimed with delight, "There's even a mirror inside! This dressing box is so beautiful!"

Then he looked on with envy.

After looking at it over and over several times, she said, "Second sister, when I comb my hair this morning, can I come to your room to look in the mirror?"

Chu Xue immediately refused: "No way."

It wasn't a big deal, but Chuxue just didn't want to indulge her. Besides, this thing was clearly a dowry from Zhiyuan, and it was meant to be taken with her as part of her future dowry. She didn't want Chunxiao to get used to it and start making demands all the time.

Upon hearing this, Chunxiao immediately pouted and said, "Second sister, you're so stingy."

Chu Xue didn't argue with her, and snatched the item from her hand: "You're right, I am stingy. Please don't ask me for anything in the future."

After saying that, he walked home.

Chunxiao stomped her feet in anger: "Second sister, you've really gone too far!"

Chu Xue ignored her completely and went straight up the slope into the yard.