Male Lead's Canon Fodder Wife - Chapter 60

Intruder
After Father Lu and Mother Lu picked the food, everyone began to eat. Lu Jueyu put a meat bun on Pan Meijia’s bowl and poured her a glass of ginger milk.

“Eat up, I made a lot.”

“Thank you.” Pan Meijia muttered in a low voice and began to eat.

No one said anything as she ate with them, not because of their generosity. But for the past two days, Pan Meijia has been helping them with housework. With her help, the workload of Mother Lu and Father Lu has been greatly reduced. For the elderly, the winter season is very difficult, because they suffer from rheumatism, and it will be very painful when the weather is cold.

Although she is from the capital, Pan Meijia’s family is not rich. She has been doing housework since she was a child, so she was very good with house chores. Not only does she work fast, but she is also honest and very hardworking. The longer the Lu family spent time with her, the more they understood the difference between Pan Meijia and Xiao Yiqing. Therefore, when Lu Jueyu invited her to have a meal together, they agreed tacitly.

After breakfast, before Lu Jueyu went out, Mother Lu called her and said, “Yuyu, ask your brother to send the food. You will be getting married tomorrow, so you should stay at home today.”

“Alright.” She nodded after thinking for a while. Her plan to visit the supply store would have to be canceled.

Lu Jueyu agreed, went to the kitchen to prepare the food and handed the bamboo basket to her second brother. Lu Cheng delivered the meal and she couldn’t go to the state-owned supply store, so she went to her parents’ room. When Mother Lu saw her coming, she motioned for her to sit beside her.

Seeing her mother mending her father’s clothes, she put a package on the bed and said, “Father, Mother, I made these clothes for you. This is a New Year’s gift.”

“This child, why are you spending money so recklessly? Our clothes are still new, and we can still wear them for a few years.” Mother Lu said with a frown, but there was a hint of joy in her voice.

“Mother, don’t be angry. Isn’t it because I’m getting married tomorrow and want to give you and my Father a set of new clothes?”

Hearing Lu Jueyu’s words, Mother Lu sighed, and said with red eyes, “It seemed like yesterday when you were the size of my palm. Now, you are getting married tomorrow. Time flies.”

“Mother, after I get married, I will come back to see you often.” Lu Jueyu said, holding Mother Lu’s hand.

“After you get married, we will become your natal family. You can’t come back to visit us all the time, or people will gossip about you and our family. Always remember to be frugal and don’t waste money. Your money is earned through your husband’s hard work, you need to save it.” Mother Lu couldn’t help reminding her.

“I know, I know. Mother, try on the clothes. See if they fit.” Lu Jueyu nodded and changed the subject.

Mother Lu and Father Lu thought that Lu Jueyu had prepared a piece of clothing for each of them, but when they saw the full set of sweaters, a new set of clothes, trousers, and even a padded jacket, they couldn’t help but gasp. No wonder the packages are so big!

Before they reprimanded her again, Lu Jueyu hurriedly urged them to try the new clothes. Distracted, Father Lu and Mother Lu’s focus was on the new clothes. Seeing that the size is not too big, Lu Jueyu nodded and said, “You look really good in it. Father, Mother, wear it tomorrow, okay?”

They handled the clothes carefully, folded them neatly, and put them in the closet. Seeing their cautious movements, Lu Jueyu felt bitter in her heart. People in this era are too poor. Coupled with the government’s monopoly and strict regulations, there is no way to improve the living standards of commoners. Each year, they could only buy five feet of fabric each, just enough to make a shirt or a pair of trousers.

After chatting with her parents for a while, she went back to her room, locked the door, and went into her space. Tomorrow is her wedding and she is as nervous as any other bride. But nothing can divert her attention. So, she spends her time making wine, baking cookies, making desserts, making clothes, or knitting in her space. The 12 days she spent in her space equated to nearly 10 hours outside. After leaving her space, she went to prepare lunch.

While Lu Jueyu was spending her time leisurely, Li Chenmo was sulking in his room. Early this morning, he was in a good mood as he waited for Lu Jueyu’s arrival. But when it was Lu Cheng who delivered the food, his good mood disappeared in an instant. Lu Cheng saw that he was in a bad mood and he not only didn’t sympathize with him but also teased him, which made his mood even more gloomy.

At this time, Father Li was helping with the renovation of Li Chenmo’s wedding house. So, he was left alone in the house again. With nothing to do, he walks around the room, exercising his muscles. After returning from the county seat, his legs no longer hurt and he can walk without crutches. But he had already promised Lu Jueyu, so he still used it when he walked around the house.

After walking for half an hour, his forehead and back were soaked with sweat. As he was sitting on the bed to take a rest, he heard someone jumping over the fence.

“Indeed, fences are only used to keep honest people out, not burglars,” he said with a low voice.

Although he could hear the other person’s footsteps clearly, he pretended not to know. He is sitting on the bed and reading a book. It wasn’t long before his room was pushed open from the outside, and he finally saw the face of the intruder.