My rigid, jealous husband has fallen for me, even though I'm a hopeless romantic.

Chapter 73 Repeating the same trick

Wei Dongning, who couldn't watch the Spring Festival Gala, directed Qian Rong and Xiao Fu to move all the fireworks stored in the warehouse out.

Various types of firework boxes were scattered all over the courtyard.

Wei Dongning held the tinderbox in her hand, somewhat eager to try it out.

But the shadow of her past life still lingered, and just as she was about to light the torch, she couldn't help but back down.

He shoved the tinder into Gu Peiyan's hand: "Go light it."

Gu Peiyan toyed with the tinderbox that had been shoved into her hand, and said with a playful smile, "Are you scared?"

"How could that be? Didn't I want you to experience being the first person to light fireworks?"

"In that case, thank you, Madam."

Gu Peiyan stepped forward and lit the flammable torch.

He strolled back to Wei Dongning's side.

Wei Dongning pursed her lips and couldn't help but curse inwardly, "You pretentious bastard."

Fireballs shot into the sky, exploding and bursting into beautiful fireworks.

Wei Dongning hid under the eaves, and as the fireworks exploded, she clasped her hands together and murmured in her heart, "I hope for a smooth life in the future."

Xiao Fu followed her example, closing her eyes and silently making a wish in her heart.

Gu Peiyan didn't believe in these things, but she didn't say anything to stop them.

Standing behind Wei Dongning, she raised her hand to cover his ears.

She had been stubborn, saying she wasn't afraid, but the moment the fireworks exploded, her slightly trembling body betrayed her.

After making her wish, Wei Dongning gave Gu Peiyan a grateful look.

He's actually quite considerate.

Qianrong hesitated for a long time before Xiaofu, who couldn't bear to watch any longer, pushed her.

She walked awkwardly to Gu Peiyan and Wei Dongning, her voice barely audible: "Young Madam, may I have a box of fireworks? I'd like to set them off with Baoxing."

"What did you say? Speak louder." Wei Dongning raised her voice.

Fireworks were still blooming all over the sky.

Amidst the crackling sounds, she couldn't hear a single word Qian Rong said.

Qian Rong closed his eyes, steeled his resolve, and raised his voice: "Young Madam, could you please give me a box of fireworks? I want to take Bao Xing to set them off."

"My goodness, this kid has a really loud voice." Startled by Qian Rong's loud voice, Wei Dongning gently patted her chest. "Take it, I can't put it all away. By the way, Xiao Fu, take a box to Aunt Zhang's. Xiao Hu should like these too."

Qianrong and Xiaofu each took a box and left.

Gu Peiyan wrapped his arms around Wei Dongning's waist, looked at the remaining unlit fireworks in the courtyard, and sighed, "Madam has thought of everything."

"Madam, my thoughts may not have been thorough, but I am kind-hearted."

She really didn't consider anyone else when she bought these things.

As the old saying goes, "When you are successful, you should help others in the world."

She hasn't reached the point where she can save the world, but she does have the ability to distribute two boxes of fireworks.

"Aren't you going to order one yourself and try it?"

"You can tell I'm scared, yet you still ask." Wei Dongning nudged his waist with her hand.

Gu Peiyan chuckled softly in her ear, then embraced her and led her to the firework box. Holding her hand, he lit the fuse without giving her a chance to refuse: "I'll go with you."

Then he led her back to the corridor.

A cold wind blew by, and Wei Dongning shivered: "Let's go back to our room after we finish this box, it's too cold."

Even wearing a warm cloak isn't 100% foolproof.

The sound of fireworks outside never stopped, even when Wei Dongning was asleep.

Fortunately, Gu Peiyan kept covering her ears, allowing her to sleep peacefully.

When she woke up again, she touched the spot next to her with her eyes closed.

The place where people should have been lying down was empty.

"Gu Peiyan?"

"I am here."

"Oh, I thought you were lost."

These past few days, Gu Peiyan hasn't had to attend the morning court session, and she's gotten used to seeing him beside her when she wakes up in the morning.

Gu Peiyan sat down next to her, holding a small box in her hand: "No, I just checked the New Year's gifts I prepared for you."

"Another gift? Wasn't it the bracelet from yesterday?"

“Yes, this one too.” Gu Peiyan opened the box in her hand.

A lotus-shaped gold hairpin lies across the center, inlaid with a ruby, making it appear extremely luxurious.

Wei Dongning swallowed hard, completely oblivious to the danger.

He was mentally calculating how much this would sell for in modern times.

She seemed to see a string of zeros beckoning to her.

"Whose gift is it?"

"Xiao Wu's."

"I want to see."

"You'll see it once you've finished washing up."

Wei Dongning was genuinely curious, so she quickly washed and dressed herself, then beckoned to the lazy Xiao Wu: "Xiao Wu, come here."

The real Xiao Wu hadn't returned yet. Xiao Wu, who was a kitten, glanced at her, stretched leisurely, and then jumped in front of her dressing mirror.

Against its white fur, the gold stands out particularly.

Wei Dongning turned to look at Gu Peiyan in disbelief: "Really? You have this much secret stash of money?"

They bought her a jade bracelet and a gold hairpin, and even made a gold lock for Xiao Wu.

"Supporting you all won't be a problem."

Gu Peiyan didn't try to be modest with her.

Xiao Fu and Qian Rong also received their New Year's money. Gu Peiyan felt there was no need to make a fuss about such a small matter.

When Qianrong opened the box, he was so excited that he couldn't say a word.

After calming down a bit, he carried the box into the main house.

Without saying a word, he knelt down and was about to kowtow to them.

"Young Master, Young Madam, thank you." Qian Rong's voice was choked with emotion.

Wei Dongning glanced at Gu Peiyan and immediately understood that he had put the land deed of that room into the box that Qian Rong was holding, treating it as New Year's money.

"Get up! Why are you crying on New Year's Day? Smile!"

Qian Rong's lips had just begun to curve into a smile when Wei Dongning quickly waved her hand, saying, "You'd better stop smiling; you look a little ugly right now."

Gu Peiyan coughed lightly: "The house is yours now, but you'll still need to furnish it yourself. After you get married, treat Baoxing well."

After dealing with Qian Rong, who was crying early in the morning, Gu Peiyan and Wei Dongning went to Gu Song's courtyard together.

"Wishing my father good health and longevity."

"Alright, come and have breakfast." Gu Song rarely smiled.

But the dining table remained as quiet as ever.

Just as they were finishing their meal, Xiao Wu finally came back online: "Ningbao, Ningbao, I'm here to report on our victory!"

Wei Dongning became interested: "Tell me quickly."

"Hehe, I put some medicine in Wen Yuzhu's cup yesterday, and she barely slept last night, running to the toilet all night."

"Did you give me a laxative?"

"Yes, yes!" Xiao Wu said proudly.

It's a law-abiding system; it wouldn't do something like administering aphrodisiacs.

It only prepared to help Wen Yuzhu after detecting signs of constipation.

It's such a helpful system.

Wei Dongning almost choked on it and couldn't stop coughing.

Gu Peiyan gently patted her back: "Eat slowly, don't rush."

"No, it's nothing, I just ate a little too fast."

Wei Dongning put down her chopsticks and wiped her mouth clean with a handkerchief.

My brain is spinning rapidly.

This technique... it seems somewhat familiar?