I transmigrated to the 1970s and became the female lead's vicious stepsister.

A house is just an inanimate object.

It was nothing more than a shelter from the wind and rain made of cement, red bricks, and wood.

You can change your place of residence, but you only have one life.

This century-old wild ginseng can save a life in a critical moment.

Countless people have given up their entire fortune just to have a sliver of hope for survival.

"Really? How much did you pay for that house?" Su Lingwu was quite curious about current prices.

Rural houses aren't worth much. She remembered that the three-room house her family built cost around two hundred yuan, but houses in the county town probably aren't cheap.

"That courtyard house cost 1,200."

Money is secondary; the main issue is how rare it is. If it weren't for Secretary Liu's help, he really wouldn't have been able to buy it.

The original homeowner left with his son, and the yard became empty.

However, the price of 1,200 yuan is indeed prohibitive for many people, as it is not a small amount of money.

Many families may never save up a thousand yuan in their entire lives.

A large family needs money for everything – food, drink, and shelter. It's impossible to just take it out easily; every family has to think it over and borrow from relatives and friends.

Several families wanted to buy the property for less than 1,000 or even 800, but the original homeowner disagreed.

After inspecting the house, Fu Linchuan paid the money without hesitation, without asking for a penny, and went to the housing management bureau to transfer the ownership.

The speed was so fast that people couldn't react in time. The other households who wanted to buy but were hesitant all regretted it, wishing they had just bought it directly.

Fu Linchuan liked the location of the house; it was close to the school, faced the street, had a neat, independent courtyard, and a plot of land behind it.

Even if such a house isn't demolished in the future, but can be rebuilt if conditions allow, it will still be quite profitable to open a small shop or rent it out; its value will definitely appreciate.

Fu Linchuan witnessed firsthand how rapidly the real estate industry developed afterward.

The earlier you buy, the better.

"1200!"

"That's quite a lot!"

Fu Linchuan pinched her delicate cheek. "It's nothing compared to your ginseng."

"The market here is a bit worse than in the capital, but it can still sell for 1,500 or 1,600 yuan. If it were in the capital, it could sell for around 2,000 yuan. The main reason is that yours is of good quality."

"I never expected you to have such good medicinal herbs."

"Keep this ginseng for yourself. We have enough money. You're studying medicine, so you'll definitely need good medicinal herbs like this. Don't take it out."

Are you worried that after I gave you a dowry and bought you a house, you don't have enough money left?

Fu Linchuan smiled and took out a bankbook from his pocket.

"Don't worry about us not having money. This is my savings account. My salary is all deposited here. I withdrew some recently, and the rest is here."

"I have other savings accounts that I keep at home in Beijing. My mom is managing them for me. When we go back to Beijing, I'll bring them all back and hand them over to you to manage."

"Achoo!"

Shen Zhiyu, far away in the capital, sneezed, unaware that her son had revealed all her secrets.

The family's money is naturally handed over to the wife.

He's a man, and he doesn't really have many expenses.

If you need it, just ask your wife for it.

Su Lingwu opened the passbook and saw that there was still six thousand yuan in it. She had withdrawn money frequently recently, probably for her dowry and house.

I took more than 3,600.

In other words, this passbook has a total of over nine thousand, nearly ten thousand.

"You...you don't spend any money?"

"Honey, I'm fine on my own. My parents and grandparents earn more than me, so I don't need to support them. Apart from my fixed monthly food allowance, the occasional cigarette, and some social obligations, I basically don't spend any money. Twenty a month is enough for me, and I save the rest."

"From now on, my salary will be under your control. You can spend it however you want."

Finally, someone is managing his money.

He'll have a wife someday.

Su Lingwu fiddled with her bankbook; it was impossible for her not to be unhappy—what woman wouldn't love to hear that?

People say that where there is money, there is love, and she agrees with that.

In a close relationship, the flow of money often reveals a person's true feelings and level of commitment.

Being willing to invest money in someone is the most direct way to express love and convey sincerity.

You're so stingy with your money, yet you dare to talk about love? That's utter nonsense.

"Really give it to me? No regrets?" Su Lingwu waved the bankbook in front of Fu Linchuan.

Fu Linchuan squeezed Su Lingwu's soft little hand and kissed her delicate cheek. His heart and eyes were filled with the girl in front of him.

"What do I have to regret? My biggest regret is not meeting you sooner."

If she had met Su Lingwu sooner, would there have been no other man in her heart?

But it's alright, he believes he can push that person out of her heart.

So what if she came first? She's still his wife!

When it comes to matters of the heart, there's no such thing as first come, first served.

"Alright, I'll take the bankbook. You can keep the ginseng too; I have more."

Su Lingwu put the savings book into her pocket.

Another six thousand dollars came in.

It feels so good to watch your wallet get fuller and fuller!

"You have more?" Fu Linchuan asked curiously, wondering how his wife had managed to get so many wild ginseng.

One is rare enough, but I never expected my wife to have one too.

However, he also knew that everyone has their own secrets, and it was best not to pry too deeply. He would speak naturally when he felt like it.

"Well then, you keep this ginseng for now. When we get to the capital, you can personally give it to Grandpa and Grandma. I think they will be very happy."

Fu Linchuan also had his own little scheme: to win over his grandparents first. As long as they agreed, his mother wouldn't be able to say anything even if she was unwilling.

"Okay, I'll do as you say."

During dinner, Su Lingtang didn't dare to come out to eat, saying he wasn't feeling well. Du Lijuan brought him a bowl of food.

Du Lijuan's greatest wish now is for her stepdaughter to get married and leave as soon as possible.

With her at home, Xiao Tang didn't dare to come out for meals.

Little did Du Lijuan know that her daughter's attempt to sow discord had failed, and she had been frightened by Fu Linchuan.

Fu Linchuan continued to take care of Su Lingwu as always, and his actions of serving her food during meals became increasingly skillful.

Su Wu looked on with satisfaction.

"Lin Chuan, eat more. Don't worry about Xiao Wu'er, she's being spoiled." Su Wu put two pieces of food on his son-in-law's plate.

With Fu Linchuan here these past two days, the Su family's meals have been upgraded by more than one level.

"Dad, you eat too."

Hearing the laughter and merriment outside, Su Lingtang's stomach ached even more.

Ultimately, I was unwilling to accept it.

"Dad, Mom, Gu Chenzhou is worried that the army will recall him early, so he wants to move up the wedding date so he can have more time to spend with me."

"Perfect timing. I also want to get married while my sister is still alive, otherwise she might not make it to my wedding."

Su Lingwu looked up at Su Lingtang, a hint of mockery flashing in her eyes. When did their relationship become so good?

"You miss me that much!"