Chapter 2: A Fierce Wife at Home

She first wrings out the water, gives it a couple of shakes, producing a sound of "pop! pop!", and then she has to tiptoe in order to hang the clothes on the line

According to the concepts of the twenty-first century, Qin Mu has been living off others for the past few years

After finishing his writing, Qin Mu tossed aside his pen, straightened his attire, and walked out.

Yet he remained utterly motionless, even contemplating giving himself another blow to return to the twenty-first century. In that world, he was also called Qin Mu, the only son in his family. The Qin family's enterprises spanned the pharmaceutical, chemical, and real estate industries, with total assets exceeding three billion.

However, relying on last-minute efforts is clearly ineffective. Ten days have passed, and these ten days feel as long as ten years. Despite having sought refuge in the Buddha's feet and having passed through the Guanyin's legs, he still has not been able to return. Alas! It seems he must begin to confront reality.

It is evident that Qian Wan at that time only knew that Qin Mu had gone to the Mei Xiang Building, and was unaware of his injury. Regardless of whether this poem was composed by her, the words are so harsh for a wife to send to her husband. If the original Qin Mu had seen it, he would likely have either been killed or would have coughed up blood and died.

However, he failed again in the third examination. Perhaps it was precisely because over the years he had relied on the wealthy, endured immense pressure, that after this failure, he decided to give up on further studies

Walking less than a hundred steps west from Shitou Alley, one arrives at the renowned Wuyi Alley.

Qin Mu could no longer remember how many times he had seen this girl hanging clothes in the back garden. He could not understand why, since she had to tiptoe each time to reach the clothesline, she did not lower the line a bit. Was it really more beneficial for her physical development this way

Reality is about to arrive

In all of this, Qin Mu remained indifferent; he only wished to return to the twenty-first century. He had even begun to believe in Buddhism, hoping that the Buddha could send him back.

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The Qinhuai River enters the inner city near the Dongshuiguan at Tongjimen in the south of the city, winding westward. After flowing for more than one li, it reaches Wende Bridge. To the east of Wende Bridge, there is a stone alley, where the Qin family is located.

Qian Wan probably lost the lawsuit, accumulating a belly full of resentment. At this moment, she pointed her finger at Qin Mu and cursed vehemently, her anger having completely overwhelmed her. The words she spat out could make the dead rise in fury.

What should I do

"You dare to divorce me? You dare!" Qian Wan shouted in disbelief.

The aspirations made in kindergarten can be overlooked, but that more than 3 billion in family assets is still waiting for him to inherit

Qian Wan stopped him and asked, "What are you going to do?"

On both sides of the river, shops are densely packed, streets and alleys crisscross, and pedestrians and vehicles jostle against each other.

Regardless of what Qian Wan was scolding, Qin Mu remained silent, quickly writing at the table with ink. As he wrote, he couldn't help but secretly lament that in the past, Qin Mu had truly lived a life of humiliation. In this era where the three obediences and four virtues were prevalent, he was actually ridden over by Qian Wan, how embarrassing!

Since failing the second round of the imperial examination, the couple has been living apart. Qin Mu moved to the study, staying indoors every day, immersed in his studies. He could only endure the slanderous remarks about "Qian Han," focusing solely on achieving a top rank in the examination to bring glory to his family.

Meixiang Tower likely incurred significant financial losses, but Qian Wan was clearly unwilling to let the matter rest. She continued to create disturbances daily, even taking the lawsuit to the authorities.

And even more tragically, he still has to face the fact that while he is alive, his money is gone

Qin Mu was unsure of what to feel; although everything that had happened to the previous Qin Mu had little to do with him, as a man, it was certainly not a pleasant experience to be scolded by a woman while being pointed at. Moreover, it was the Qian family that had initially taken the initiative to pursue this marriage.

Qian's maiden name is Qian Wan. From the very beginning, she was forced to marry due to her parents' orders and the matchmaking of others, unwillingly coming over. How could one expect her to be very "gentle"? Especially after Qin Mu failed the second round of the imperial examination, Qian Wan completely transformed into "Qian Han"!

This is no longer a problem

The Qin family's residence is not particularly large, consisting of two courtyards, with a backyard garden of less than half an acre. In this area of ornate buildings, lined along the banks of the Qinhuai River, it can only be considered a middle or lower-class household

These corrupt officials! From her abusive words, it is evident that she is far more than just stubbornness

In a state of unconsciousness, Qin Mu was carried back home. Upon learning that Qin Mu had been injured at the Meixiang Building, Qian Wan did not even spare him a glance and immediately took her maid and young servants to cause a commotion at the Meixiang Building.

Clang! The study door was forcefully pushed open, and Qian Wan walked in with a fierce expression. She coldly glanced at Qin Mu and immediately scolded, "Stop pretending to be dead! It would be cleaner if a useless person like you were dead. Failing the exam three times is one thing, but you eat and use my family's resources, and yet you sneak off to visit brothels behind my back, competing for affection with others. How dare you come back? If you have the ability, go let that vixen support you. Why are you back here..."

The young master Qin, who had never had less than 8 digits in his gold card before, now had to confront a very real problem: he was alive, but he was out of money

The dazzling sights of the bustling market inform Young Master Qin that he has truly become a subject of the Ming Empire. Hmm, should he shout a few times "Long live Zhu Chongba" to demonstrate that he is indeed a good citizen

She finds everything displeasing, often resorting to insults, and the sound of objects crashing is incessant. Qin Mu has been scolded as worthless by her countless times; she does not resemble Qin Mu's wife, but rather resembles the landlady from "Kung Fu"

He gently pushed aside Qian Wan's fingers, struggling to rise.

Miss, why not go back and speak to the master about the library, and let him deal with these corrupt officials? The girl beside her, named Xiao Lian, who also came as a companion, has been addressing Miss Qian Wan.

Without the roar of the "landlady," even the white clouds have become particularly gentle, gentle like the pure body of a certain model I met before enlisting.

On that day at the Meixiang Building, a servant from home delivered a letter to Qian Wan. The letter contained only twenty-eight characters: "Your beloved possesses extraordinary talent, why is it that every year he is sent back? Now I am ashamed before you, if you come, let it be at night."

During his university years, his father insisted that he study Business Administration, hoping he would inherit the family business. However, after three years of university, Young Master Qin disregarded his family's objections and enlisted in the military. He never forgot the life ambition he made with that beautiful teacher in kindergarten: to become a general when he grew up

I want to go talk to them

Qian Wan entered the house in a flurry, accompanied by a maid and two young servants. She wore a lotus green skirt woven with gold and embroidered with smoke patterns, her hair styled in a high bun. Her face was long and oval, with eyebrows as delicate as willow smoke, possessing considerable beauty, though her slightly thin lips gave her an overall impression of stubbornness.

Rest assured, I would rather starve to death on the street than allow a woman to ride on my neck and urinate... Well, let me give you one last piece of advice: never raise a dog, for even a cornered dog will jump over the wall.

Qian Wan was taken aback; she had never seen Qin Mu display such a confident smile before. She glanced at the words Qin Mu had written on the table and immediately jumped up as if pricked by a needle, screaming hysterically: "You... you dare to divorce me! You dare to divorce me! You worthless fool, on what grounds do you think you can divorce me?"

This household, apart from a few bound books, can be said to belong entirely to the Qian family. This house was purchased a few years ago with the assistance of Qian Shun, the current Left Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue in Nanjing, who is the father of the Qian family. The family possesses around twenty to thirty acres of land, which was also acquired with Qian Shun's help. Additionally, the two young servants and two maids in the household, along with the books and illustrations, were all part of the Qian family's dowry.

The street was bustling with people coming and going, creating a lively atmosphere. A large sedan chair, carried by four bearers, was transporting a portly official with a round face and big ears. As he was being guided across the Wende Bridge, the common folk who were slow to make way were rudely pushed aside by the attendants.

Come on, it seems that the old Zhu family will soon be in dire straits, yet they still make a fuss.

A faint smile appeared at the corners of Qin Mu's lips as he confidently replied: "This world"

Although the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Revenue in Nanjing held little real power, he was regarded as a significant official by the common people. In the past, Qin Mu often faced insults from Qian Wan, and while everyone sympathized with him, they also felt that if they were in his position, they might not dare to confront Qian Wan. Today, however, Qin Mu boldly decided to divorce his wife, leaving the neighbors in astonishment and admiration.

The most tragic thing in this world is that a person dies while their money remains unspent

Who do you want to talk to?

The neighbors all heard Qian Wan's furious shout just now. Upon seeing Qin Mu come out, they began to discuss among themselves. From the eighty-year-old lady to the three-year-old child, no one believed that the previously submissive Qin Mu would actually dare to divorce his wife. It is important to note that Qian Wan's family is not an ordinary one!

A sign reading "Wanyuanhao Commercial Silver Shop" hangs particularly high and strikingly, much like the featured courtesan in "Tian Shang Ren Jian," swaying in the spring breeze

Do you think I don't want to? My father has gone to the capital... Hmph

The young master of the Qin family, sporting a head full of bandages, wandered aimlessly along the banks of the Qinhuai River, finding everything novel and intriguing

Qian Wan found it difficult to accept Qin Mu's challenge to her authority, and immediately scolded him harshly: "Go ahead, let that vixen support you, be her kept man. You ungrateful waste. Is it impressive that you can recite the Analects? I can recite it too, and perhaps even better than you, you good-for-nothing. My father must be blind to have chosen someone like you. If it weren't for the dowry from me and the books, you would have starved to death long ago, and yet you go around seeking pleasure behind my back. I would be better off raising a dog than taking care of you..."

After two years of hard work in the military, he entered the Army Academy for further studies and graduated with outstanding results, ranking first. As he was getting closer to his childhood aspirations, on the day of his graduation, a few friends took him to a bar to celebrate. After drinking to the point of oblivion, he woke up here in a bewildering situation

For instance, an elderly woman in a coarse cloth skirt is selling baked pancakes by the roadside. In front of her are two pots, one for each hand, skillfully managing both with a light and agile technique, as if she has mastered the true art of ambidextrous combat from Zhou Batong. This spectacle leaves Young Master Qin in a state of astonishment.

Qin Mu lay alone in the study, gazing through the half-open window with an antique charm at the willows in the back garden swaying gently in the spring breeze. A young girl, around thirteen or fourteen years old, was hanging clothes to dry in the back garden

After saying this, Qin Mu gracefully left the home of Qian Han

The injury on Qin Mu's occiput cannot be said to be insignificant, yet it healed remarkably quickly. In just ten days, the wound began to scab over, and he had no issues moving about.

Qian Wan was momentarily stunned. In the past, Qin Mu had always been a submissive and spineless person in front of her, consistently bowing his head in silence when she scolded him. He had never dared to push her hand away like this.

Qin Mu rubbed his aching head and said, "Rest assured, this house and the property all belong to your Qian family. It is clearly stated in the divorce agreement that from now on, all of this will be yours, and I will take nothing."

Qin Mu, having "liberated" himself, gazed at the sky; how pure and blue the sky of the liberated area is! So deep and blue!

Even though the current Qin Mu comes from the twenty-first century, under the compassionate gazes of Li Xiangjun and others, his mind was once again filled with sharp pain, causing him to faint once more

It is not that Young Master Qin is too slow to adapt to his new role; rather, it is... "Gululu!" Upon hearing the sound of his stomach revolting, you can probably understand why he is so engrossed in watching others make pancakes.