The male supporting character was actually myself.

Li Tiantian snatched it and glanced at it, "Wow, you're pretty efficient. You've already prepared the letter of introduction?"

She was still a little uneasy, and with a quick glance around, she lowered her voice and pressed, "Tell the truth, where did you get the money?"

Jiang Chen smiled but didn't answer. He took out a simple wooden box from another pocket, walked up to Liao Yuzhou, and handed it to him, saying, "Open it and see if you like it."

"Huh?" She was startled and looked up at the other person. "For...for me?"

Seeing He Jiangchen nod, Liao Yuzhou blushed as she took the wooden box and opened it, revealing a jade bracelet lying quietly inside.

With its translucent texture and pure, bright color, coupled with its exquisite design and pure gold decorations, it is clearly a priceless antique!

"Wow, this is a good thing!"

Li Tiantian's mother-in-law had seen a lot in her youth. When she saw the bracelet lying in the wooden box, she gasped and quickly looked around to make sure no one was passing by before stepping forward and whispering, "Don't flaunt your wealth. You two mustn't let anyone see such a valuable thing!"

This indirectly confirms that He Jiangchen's sudden rise to wealth was due to selling old items. The two women, one old and one young, were finally relieved. Only the carefree Li Tiantian didn't understand or consider anything, and was only focused on looking at the novelty.

Li Tiantian's mother-in-law gave Liao Yuzhou a look, thinking that He Jiangchen was outstanding in both appearance and mind, and more importantly, he didn't hide his feelings for the girls he was pursuing.

He showed such sincerity on their second meeting, which clearly indicates that he was looking forward to living an honest life together.

"I can't wear this either, what if someone sees it and causes trouble?" Liao Yuzhou handed the wooden box back to him. "Besides, this thing is too valuable, you should keep it."

Jiang Chen waved his hand and laughed, "This is part of the betrothal gift. You can keep it if you don't want to wear it or keep it as a treasure at the bottom of your trunk. Anyway, my money is neither stolen nor robbed; it's all from a clean source, so you don't need to worry about that. It's getting late now, so let's go to the county town to take care of the important matters and buy you a couple of new outfits while we're at it."

"After tomorrow, I plan to hold a wedding banquet in the village to marry you."

"Then I'll do as you say." Liao Yuzhou blushed, then remembered something and reminded him, "After we get our marriage certificate and have the wedding banquet, I need to take the documents to the organization to register my household registration at your place. At that time... I'm worried that Wu Jiande will deliberately make things difficult for me..."

“Making things difficult? He dares!” Jiang Chen sneered. “I’ll take you there to handle it. If he dares to make things difficult, I’ll make sure he can’t survive in the surrounding area.”

Li Tiantian clicked her tongue and shook her head at her mother-in-law, "Everything else is fine, but this boasting is not a good habit. Look at him, acting as if he wasn't the one who was dressed in rags and bullied by his own uncle."

Wu Jiande is still an official, no less. How could a peasant like him make it impossible for others to make a living?

I don't like people who brag and exaggerate.

Her mother-in-law shook her head and smiled, "Young people, they definitely need to act brave and confident in front of the girls they like."

"When you're handling the paperwork, you and Tie Niu should go together. If all else fails, have Tie Niu also find the village secretary of Wanjiazhuang. With someone backing him up, Wu Jiande won't dare to be too arrogant."

After a simple exchange of betrothal gifts, Jiang Chen rode his bicycle with Liao Yuzhou on the back, heading towards the county town along a country road.

He originally wanted to save effort by driving, but considering that the country roads were too bumpy and difficult to travel, and that being too flashy and high-profile might not be a good thing, he chose to follow local customs and didn't even use a motorcycle, instead riding a bicycle to get his marriage certificate.

Anyway, the script has been updated since this morning. There's plenty of time to relax and enjoy life after the script is finished.

Before the female lead is rescued from the fire, everything should be done in a safe and prudent manner to avoid seeming abrupt.

Even so, Liao Yuzhou, sitting on the back of the bicycle, was overjoyed, secretly marveling at how lucky he was to have struck gold.

At the age of fourteen, he was able to conceal his talents and outwit potential risks. He even showed off an expensive bracelet when giving betrothal gifts to demonstrate that the source of his funds was clean and without any problems. If this cunning were used for the right purpose, wouldn't he be a good person you could rely on for life?

Thinking this, she looked closely at He Jiangchen's strong, broad back, and felt a surge of security in her heart.

"Cock!"

The country road was bumpy and uneven. She was jolted slightly and lost her balance, leaning against the other person's back. The warm, masculine scent made her blush slightly.

Something was stirring in her heart, and Liao Yuzhou slowly moved her hand over to grab the hem of his clothes, as if she had grasped the most longed-for sense of security in this summer.

Chapter Twenty-Five: Initiative

"Girl, lean a little to the left, tilt your head slightly, you can lean on his shoulder. Boy, stand up straight, look at the camera and smile, three, two, one, all done!"

The photographer directed the pressing of the shutter to capture a uniquely contemporary photo of the joyful young couple.

Liao Yuzhou was overjoyed, a genuine smile on her face. She never expected He Jiangchen to be so romantic, taking her to a photo studio to have a set of the most fashionable wedding photos taken after getting their marriage certificate.

Holding the receipt for the photos, Liao Yuzhou carefully slipped it into her newly bought stylish handbag, where two bright red marriage certificates were placed at the very back.

From the moment she received her marriage certificate, legally speaking, she was He Jiangchen's wife, and the handsome and sunny man beside her was her husband.

"Think about what else I need to buy?" Jiang Chen glanced at the sun, which was already slightly setting in the west. It would take about an hour to cycle back to Walnut Valley from here, and he would still have time to go shopping.

Liao Yuzhou shook his head vigorously, "You've already given me everything I need, there's nothing I need to buy."

“Let’s go to the department store.” He pushed his bicycle and gestured for the other person to get on. “We need to wear at least two nice outfits for the wedding banquet, and we also need to buy a pair of wedding rings to make it look good.”

She sat in the back seat of the car, clutching the hem of her clothes, thinking to herself, "Didn't we agree to a fake marriage?"

Now that he's bought so much stuff and made everything so complete, he's definitely trying to make this a real thing. Actually, when I agreed, I didn't even consider the possibility of it being a fake...

Thinking of this, Liao Yuzhou gritted her teeth and bravely wrapped her arms around his waist, leaning against his back. In that instant, she could even feel his muscles suddenly tense, and she couldn't help but blush and chuckle, "We've already got our marriage certificate and are officially husband and wife, what are you so nervous about?"

"I'm not nervous at all." Jiang Chen was both amused and exasperated, but she could sense that the other person was forcing themselves to get closer to her.

Despite her seemingly proactive manner, her hugging motion was noticeably stiff and tense.

He could understand Liao Yuzhou's actions. A girl in a remote mountain village with no relatives or friends to rely on and suffering from harassment, got married after meeting once in the morning and gambled her whole life on it.

Although he had agreed with her that it was just a fake marriage to help her through her difficulties, Liao Yuzhou definitely wanted to find someone to rely on.

Jiang Chen felt alright about her, but he really didn't want to take advantage of her vulnerability.

If feelings do develop in the future, having an understanding and beautiful woman by your side during the long journey in the mission world would be a wonderful thing.

If the two of you really don't have anything in common, then wait until you've settled things with He Yongqiang's family, then set her free and slowly find a suitable partner yourself...

The two were a little awkward at first, and they walked slowly one after the other while shopping.

As they picked out clothes and shoes, they gradually became more talkative. After Jiang Chen personally put a brand-new women's watch on her wrist and their hands gently touched, the familiarity between them increased dramatically.

Finally, he inadvertently took her hand, and Liao Yuzhou didn't pull it away. With a slightly flushed face, they walked side by side through the shopping mall, carrying large and small bags as they came out of the department store.

As the sun sets, it casts long shadows of the two people speeding along the country road, their laughter echoing through the air, creating a scene resembling a peaceful and happy oil painting.

"Wang Wang Wang!"

When Jiang Chen arrived home, it was already dark and the wind carried a hint of coolness. Upon hearing his footsteps, the yellow dog stood up from the yard, jumped up, and barked excitedly.

"Oh, you're really thoughtful to come pick me up!" Jiang Chen, who had almost no experience raising pets other than the little white cat, was quite pleased and casually tossed over a steaming hot meat bun, "Here, have a treat for me."

"Brother Chen is back!" Yellow Hair chuckled and stepped forward. His eyes lit up when he spotted the bicycle. "My God! Brother Chen, did you go to the county town to buy this bicycle? Wow, this is the first of its kind in our village!"

His exclamation attracted the attention of three other thugs.

"Brother Chen, how much does this cost?"

"Shall we ring the bell and hear the sound?"

"My god, Brother Chen, you can ride this thing? I heard that if you can't ride it, you'll fall half to your death!"

"Hehehe, Brother Chen, can I touch it?"

…………

The four hooligans circled the bicycle, touching it curiously and cautiously, as excited as if they had bought the bicycle themselves.

Jiang Chen took a closer look and noticed that their exposed arms, faces, and necks were covered in tiny white dots, indicating that the painting work hadn't been sloppy. A glance at the interior walls of the three main rooms revealed a striking white color, suggesting that the painting process had been quite meticulous.

He wasn't stingy either, and handed the bicycle handlebars directly to Huang Mao, instructing him: "Be careful not to fall hard. Be alert and jump down if you feel like you're going to fall. Falling hard on this thing could break your bones."

"This...this, let me try riding it for a bit?" The blond-haired man swallowed hard, flattered, and took the handlebars. Feeling the comfortable texture of the plastic grips, he was nervous and excited, his whole body trembling slightly.

The others were both envious and envious, their eyes fixed on the leader straddling the crossbar, trying to get a feel for it. They all scratched their heads, wanting to touch him.

Jiang Chen went into the room to inspect the work. He had to admit that the four hooligans were indeed genuine farmers; they were really down-to-earth and serious when they got to work.

The room was painted spotless, making it seem even more empty. The dry summer wind had long since dried the white paint on the walls, and there was no strange smell.

"You guys did a great job. From now on, you'll be working for me." He came out of the room and saw several young men jumping around the bicycle like monkeys, laughing and wobbling as they tried to ride it. He couldn't help but laugh and said, "If you work hard, we might consider giving you a bicycle as a quarterly bonus. So hurry up and learn to ride it. This thing is much faster than using your two legs."

Having just had his fill of fun, the blond-haired guy's eyes lit up. "Really? Brother Chen, you're really willing to give me a bicycle as a reward?"

Upon receiving an affirmative answer, he was so excited that he almost jumped up, clasped his hands in a fist and shouted, "From today onwards, Brother Chen, you can give me orders anytime and however you want. You can treat me like an animal and use me to the death!"

"Me too!"

"Me too!"

"Brother Chen, I can do it too!"

The four hooligans, tempted by a prize comparable to five million, were eager to pledge their loyalty.

Jiang Chen waved his hand to signal them to be quiet, then took out five yuan from his pocket and handed it to Huang Mao. "This is what we agreed on before. You four will get one yuan as your salary at the beginning of the month, and I will pay you again at the end of the month."

"You need to do something for me with that last dollar."

Suppressing their excitement, the four people hurriedly gathered around to listen to his instructions.

Jiang Chen first instructed them to secretly arrange with families in nearby villages who rent out tables and chairs. They needed a total of forty sets of tables and chairs, which had to be washed clean and brought over by truck early the next morning to be placed in the yard.

Secondly, the news must be kept secret and not let He Yongqiang and his family of three know about it;

The third thing is that after tomorrow when they hold their own banquet, the four hooligans will eat and drink their fill in advance and keep a close eye on He Yongqiang's family, making sure they don't come to cause trouble or freeload off the banquet.

Finally, we found two teams of professional bricklayers to help build two new side rooms in the courtyard.

Chapter Twenty-Six: The Fortune Teller?

"Hey? Brother Chen, you're having a banquet the day after tomorrow, how can you let people work tomorrow?"

Huang Mao was completely bewildered. "Even to build the simplest side room, you have to mix mud, make adobe bricks, and let the adobe bricks dry. Even with a lot of manpower, it would take several days to build it."

If you ask me, it's better to wait until you've finished your banquet before making all this fuss.

Jiang Chen waved his finger and laughed, "You all just need to find people to come over first thing tomorrow morning. The new wing room I'm building doesn't need to be made of adobe."

"Then what will we use?" The beady-eyed man stared wide-eyed, his mind full of questions. "Do we need wood and straw? We'll have to find a carpenter for that; a bricklayer can't do this kind of work."

"Thatched houses aren't popular anymore. Chen's thing is too easy to catch fire. We can't spend money on something that's not even practical just to save time!"

"Hey, I've heard that nowadays county towns use those big blue bricks to build houses, and they look nice and are sturdy. It's a pity we don't even know what those big blue bricks look like..."

…………

Seeing their lively discussion, Jiang Chen couldn't help but smile. "I've used my connections to get some large blue bricks. You just need to find a good bricklayer to come and build the house tomorrow. Then you'll see what large blue bricks are all about."

Upon hearing this, the eyes of the four thugs widened in surprise.

The boss is generous; he's definitely made a fortune!

What good things must he have sold to make so much money? Buying bicycles, building houses with big blue bricks, and throwing lavish banquets—it seems he's about to become a big tycoon in the surrounding area!