Forced to marry a disabled man in the countryside? I'll repay you tenfold!

Zhou Yanshen took Su Wanqing's hand from his mother's and held it in his own. He then helped Su Wanqing sit on the bed before humming in agreement, "You really have a way with things. Your arrangements are the best. I'll listen to you."

The young wife's arrangement is indeed good. It satisfies her mother and avoids the conflict of living together every day. It's the best of both worlds.

Looking at her son's henpecked state, Zhou's mother rolled her eyes, and Gu Yuan took the opportunity to pull her hand. Zhou's mother then smiled and snorted, thinking that Gu Yuan was much better, gentle and considerate, unlike her son, whose heart and eyes were only for his wife.

Zhou's mother waved her hand: "Alright, then I won't bother you any longer. We need to find a house nearby to stay in, and we'll come to find you for meals during the day. By the way, Wanqing, if you have time these next few days, take me to see the place you mentioned. I'd like to make a few extra requests. Besides having a toilet, there must be a large bathtub. I love taking baths. It would be best if there was a faucet next to the bathtub as well. Also, the window must be large and face the sun."

Su Wanqing nodded: "Okay." These requests were minor. As long as they lived separately, Zhou's mother would stay home and not cause trouble. Su Wanqing felt that making her living environment even more comfortable was no problem. Ideally, she would be so comfortable that she would forget to visit.

Even after Zhou's mother left, Zhou Yanshen was still somewhat downcast.

When Zhou's mother came, she didn't inquire about her son's injuries or current situation. She was only thinking about herself. After resolving her own issues, she rushed to rent a house, grabbed her husband, and ran off without giving Zhou Yanshen a second glance.

"Wanqing, look at my injuries. When can I be discharged from the hospital?" Zhou Yanshen suddenly wanted to go home as soon as possible. He didn't want to stay in the hospital anymore. It was so cold and quiet here. It was nothing like home.

He just wanted to stay by his wife's side.

Su Wanqing checked his pulse and examined the injury on his leg—an ordinary person would be bedridden for at least a month, but Zhou Yanshen had used the Perfect Spirit Spring and the latest surgical techniques, so his recovery was much faster than that of an ordinary person.

She thought for a moment and then said, "If you want to be discharged, then you can be discharged today. I'll get the medication and IV drips delivered to your home. You can get the injections at home just the same, and you'll be able to walk in a couple of days."

Zhou Yanshen's eyes lit up. "Okay, Wanqing, then let's discharge her today."

Su Wanqing smiled and nodded, "Then I'll handle your discharge procedures. Xiao Wang's car is waiting outside anyway. After we take you home, my cousin and I will go out to buy some New Year's goods. Shall we make steamed buns for today?"

"good!"

The atmosphere became lively again.

Su Wanqing quickly completed the formalities. Commander's driver, Xiao Wang, had been waiting at the door. He picked up Zhou Yanshen on the way and drove a little over 100 meters before stopping in front of Su Wanqing's house. He then had Uncle Ding help him back inside.

Su Wanqing went on a big shopping trip with Ding Xiaomei.

The Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and the streets are bustling with activity. Vendors are selling New Year pictures, couplets, paper-cut window decorations, firecrackers, candies, and melon seeds, and their shouts fill the air.

Now that reform and opening up have begun, the black market has also come out in the open, and there are many more items than in previous years.

Su Wanqing wanted to buy everything she saw. In addition to the dried goods, seasonings, and preserved meats sold on the street, there were also fresh fish, shrimp, and tofu at the market. Su Wanqing bought everything that could be stored, her hands full, feeling very happy.

Ding Xiaomei looked around but couldn't find the spicy crayfish that Su Wanqing had brought back these past few days, and was a little disappointed: "Wanqing, why didn't I see the crayfish you brought back before? I wanted to buy more so we could eat them in a few days."

Su Wanqing coughed and said, "My friend specially sent them over. I'll buy more in a couple of days so we can raise more in the pond in the backyard."

"Okay, sure."

Since Xiao Wang's car was there anyway, and we were going to buy things anyway, we decided to go to the department store to buy some more things for the kids, since we were already out and about.

This floor happens to be a newly opened counter, displaying many new gadgets from the south—electronic watches, nylon stockings, folding umbrellas, plastic sandals, and colorfully packaged candies and biscuits, all of which are fresh goods that have appeared on the counter since the reform and opening up.

Looking at all the new things in the department store, Ding Xiaomei exclaimed, "It's so good that the reform and opening up has happened. I've never seen these things before. My two children have never had any of these before."

Su Wanqing smiled and said, "Who says it isn't? These were all shipped from Guangdong. Cousin, I think these two sets of little outfits are really cute. I'll buy them for Dabao and Xiaobao."

"Okay!" Ding Xiaomei smiled from ear to ear. She then saw chocolates, bubble gum, and electronic watches on the counter. Hearing that they were all from Hong Kong, she bought two electronic watches.

Ding Xiaomei wasn't short of money either. If it weren't for the Cultural Revolution's destruction of the Four Olds, her family would naturally be quite well-off with her uncle Ding's support. Later, she got married, and her husband, who now works in the capital, is the son of one of her uncle Ding's comrades-in-arms. He's willing to lend a hand to their family in times of trouble.

In short, with Ding Xiaomei's outspoken and capable nature, no marriage could be unhappy.

The two women entered the department store and, like bees drawn to flowers, couldn't stop browsing.

Su Wanqing bought baby bottles, nipples, baby powder, diaper rash cream, malted milk powder, several cans of imported milk powder, and two boxes of condensed milk. She also bought postpartum abdominal binders, lochia sheets, and pure cotton underwear.

Then I saw some baby onesies, diapers, bibs and soft-soled wool shoes in the counter. They were pretty and felt soft to the touch, so I bought several sets of each, thinking that I would give one to each of my three children.

Surprisingly, they even have imported diapers here, specifically the Japanese brand Kao.

Su Wanqing quickly asked the sales clerk, "Do you have the smallest size of these diapers?"

The sales clerk was busy arranging goods when she glanced at Su Wanqing and nodded slowly, "Yes, but let me tell you first, this pack costs twelve yuan."

It's no wonder she thought Su Wanqing looked like she couldn't afford it. This item had been on the shelves since the reform and opening up, but it hadn't sold much and had just been gathering dust. The price was just too high.

Many people have heard that this thing is used once and then thrown away, and it's so expensive—equivalent to a person's monthly salary—that they think it's too wasteful, so basically no one buys it.

Su Wanqing's eyes lit up: "Okay, give me ten packs of each size, from NB to L."

This is so convenient to use. You just throw it away after use, no need to wash it, and you don't have to worry about the diapers not being clean enough and leaving bacteria.

As for money? Isn't the money she earns so easily meant to be spent?

The sales clerk asked again in surprise, "Are you sure you want this much?"

Su Wanqing nodded: "They are all consumables. I have three babies in my belly, so I need a lot. If you have any extra, you can bring a few more packs."