Without Cheng Su needing to say it, Qi Taiguo also felt that his life was full of blessings. His military rank was deputy battalion commander, and if he was lucky, with enough military achievements, he could climb higher in the future.
His career was going smoothly, the future looked bright, and at home, his wife was also doing well in her career. The family didnât worry about food and drink, at least they werenât calculating how to make ends meet every day like other families, nor were they arguing over money.
Nowadays, they even had a son, ensuring the family line wouldnât end. He didnât have to worry about not having anyone to honor him in case something happened to him on a mission.
As for his hometown, his parents were alive and young, his brother was promising, and while his two sisters werenât doing particularly smoothly, they werenât doing too badly either.
So, Qi Taiguo had no reason not to feel proud and ambitious. He didnât dream of rising meteorically, but he was willing to fight and work hard, provided he had no worries holding him back, allowing him to move forward confidently.
And having a wife who didnât hold him back but instead provided support and connections, wasnât this his blessing? If it wasnât his ancestors watching over him, then what was it?
In private, Qi Taiguo even felt he had incredibly good luck, considering he was just a kid from the countryside, and nowadays, many things required connections and favors.
Qi Taiguo held Cheng Suâs hand tightly as they walked, saying, "All these years, itâs been you managing everything behind the scenes for me so I could succeed easily. Wife, Iâm truly grateful to you, and Iâm lucky I didnât throw a tantrum and reject this marriage back then. Iâm thankful you didnât get scared away by me."
Cheng Su replied, "Maybe itâs because of the original owner!"
It was because the original owner was infatuated with Qi Taiguo that she would come here and become her.
Qi Taiguo stopped and shook his head, saying, "No, itâs precisely because you came that you werenât scared away because your heart is strong enough. If it were her, I donât know if we could have made it this far. Probably we would have divorced long ago!"
The former Cheng Su was hot-tempered, immature, possessive, and jealous. Qi Taiguo himself was a male chauvinist. How could he be willing to be controlled by her? If both were strong-willed, could they really live together?
He understood the concept of using softness to overcome hardness, and Cheng Su did it well. She knew boundaries and had tactics. He was willing to be completely under her spell, but with someone else, would he be the same?
Cheng Su said nothing.
"So, Iâm grateful itâs you and thankful itâs you." Qi Taiguo placed his hands on her shoulders, saying, "Cheng Su, thank you for coming into my life."
Cheng Suâs heart felt a pang of emotion and she gave him a playful punch on the chest, saying, "Did you do something guilty? Youâre suddenly so sentimental, itâs making me uncomfortable."
Qi Taiguo chuckled, pulling her into his arms. His nose caught the milky fragrance from her body, making him feel content. He said, "The only thing Iâm guilty of is not treating you well enough before. I just hope we last long together."
Cheng Su held onto his waist, saying, "Iâve grown this fat now, donât you mind?"
"Nonsense, itâs just right." Qi Taiguo pinched her plump butt, saying, "The feel is good, I wonât get tired of it after a lifetime."
"Annoying!" Cheng Su pushed him away, feigning annoyance.
Qi Taiguo laughed again, taking her hand once more as they walked affectionately in the courtyard. A cool breeze blew, carrying the scent of someoneâs Scented Pelargonium, fresh and invigorating, making them feel utterly content.