How I Tamed My Wolfish Husband Back in 80s
Chapter 279 - 281: Before Summer Vacation_1

Chapter 279: Chapter 281: Before Summer Vacation_1

Li Qiao had barely set foot in the yard when she heard Qin Jin call out from inside the house, "Qiaoqiao, I’ve finished the test."

As Li Qiao graded the papers, she criticized him. "This is wrong, and so is this." The accounting professional title examination was targeted at accounting students, but students from other majors had also signed up, and she had joined them, attending classes with Qin Jin. She still remembered vividly all the various knowledge points the teacher had discussed. To see that he had still made mistakes on the key questions discussed by the teacher infuriated her, "The teacher just went over this yesterday, and you still got it wrong, were you even paying attention?...."

Qin Jin didn’t dare talk back, afraid that his surprise would be revoked.

He had listened, diligently attending every class, but since some of the material was hard to understand, he’d forget it as soon as it was covered.

Li Qiao went on a tirade before patiently explaining the problems to him.

She didn’t put down her pen and close the test booklet until she was sure he understood.

Qin Jin cautiously asked, "Qiaoqiao, what’s the surprise?"

"Aren’t you always wanting to visit a hot spring? I bought tickets." They had discovered a hot spring after coming down from the Great Wall some time ago, which had since been turned into a hot spring resort. It had been difficult to get tickets when it was cold, but now in the off-season, they were readily available.

And they were cheaper—two tickets for just eighty cents.

During peak season, they would be at least twice as expensive.

The light in Qin Jin’s eyes gradually faded. He had expected something to spice up their marital life. What a disappointment! Who goes to hot springs in the middle of summer? Besides, what’s the fun in going alone? "I’m not going!"

Li Qiao felt it was a pity, "I got tickets for a private mixed-gender bath, planning for us to go together. Since you don’t want to, then I won’t go either..." She was about to say she would return the tickets, but stopped herself before finishing.

Qin Jin quickly interjected, "Let’s go, let’s go! I’ll go, when do we leave?"

A twitch formed at the corner of Li Qiao’s mouth, "You mean right now?"

"Sure!" Qin Jin efficiently packed their clothes, rummaging through drawers and closets to find the white camisole dress Li Qiao wore at home. "Put this on later."

"I’m wearing this," Li Qiao said, holding up some undergarments made from red fabric.

Qin Jin’s eyes nearly popped out, his imagination kicked into overdrive, his nose grew warm, and suddenly he realized he was having a nosebleed.

Li Qiao burst into laughter at his lack of composure.

....

Once they set off, Qin Jin pedaled his bicycle furiously.

Li Qiao said, "Aren’t you hot?"

"Not hot."

Li Qiao glanced at the beads of sweat by his temples and smiled without showing her teeth—saying one thing but meaning the opposite!

What should have been over an hour’s journey took just twenty minutes by bicycle.

Li Qiao presented the tickets, and the clerk looked at them, "Are you husband and wife?"

Qin Jin pulled out their marriage certificate, "Look carefully!" Did he look like a thug who lured away girls?

Li Qiao: "..." A trip to the hot springs, and he actually brought along their marriage certificate!

The clerk led them to the private pool.

Looking around, Qin Jin found the area shrouded in mist with only greenery for privacy, "How can anyone do anything in a place like this?" When he had the means, he’d definitely find a way to own such a place.

Exclusively for the service of him and his wife.

Li Qiao said, "In the water, of course. Even if someone’s nearby, they can’t see clearly."

Qin Jin’s pupils dilated with shock, "You’re really bold, you hooligan."

Li Qiao: "....So do you want to do it or not? If not, just soak quietly."

"I want to do it!" Qin Jin said without hesitation.

Li Qiao’s lips curved up; she had thought he could restrain himself.

After she changed into her clothes and wrapped a towel around herself, she quietly sat by the poolside.

The warm pool water covered her skin, and as her pores opened, it was particularly soothing.

She sighed contentedly.

Qin Jin stripped down swiftly, took the plunge, and splashed water onto Li Qiao’s face. She wiped it off, composed, "What are you doing, pouncing like a starving tiger?"

Qin Jin declared, "Yes, exactly like a starving tiger pouncing on its prey, you’ve almost starved me to death." Who else has to study and do test papers after work like him? His English was fluent enough for communication with her. He had already earned his accounting certificate, but then she introduced another professional title exam, with endless test papers and books to read.

Wishing for intimacy, he was faced with a set of test papers first. By the time he finished, he could barely keep his eyes open, and if he made a mistake, he’d get chewed out.

Life like this went on for one or two months.

With the rare opportunity to relax for a day, he was determined to enjoy it to the fullest.

....

The two of them stayed in the pool messing around for a good part of the day.

Qin Jin said, "After I leave, the next woman who comes to soak won’t get pregnant, right?"

Li Qiao spat out a mouthful of blood in frustration. "You really have some imagination."

Qin Jin also laughed at his own ridiculous thought. After laughing, he said, "I thought soaking in a hot spring in the summer would be stuffy, but who knew it would not only relieve boredom but also eliminate physical fatigue. There are also few people, so I will come again tomorrow."

Li Qiao immediately waved his hand: "Not coming again." His waist was almost broken, his legs were soft, and he felt light-footed as he walked.

After tidying up, the two of them left.

When they got home, Old Mrs. Qin took out a letter: "It’s from Fugui."

Qin Jin opened the envelope, and the letter mentioned that the farm work had been finished, the fields had been planted, and he asked when Qin Jin would return home, or when they could come to Beijing themselves. Liu Er and Li Jianguo and the others were all waiting for him to lead them to make a fortune.

Old Mrs. Qin said, "This letter must be pretty old, right? Why did it only get delivered now?" It’s almost July; what planting could there be?

"Mhm." Qin Jin replied to the letter, telling them to keep waiting for his message.

In this period of calm, he thought a lot.

Doing business should not be hurried; one must consider all the risks.

Last time, he didn’t think about the driver taking the goods away. If he had been cautious with those two people from the start and not let them out of his sight, he wouldn’t have ended up with nothing.

....

On Monday, when she returned to the university, Li Qiao received a three hundred yuan scholarship from the school. Her classmates congratulated her while also expressing their admiration: "Li Qiao, you managed to get first in your major despite skipping a grade. Do you have any study tips? Share with us."

Li Qiao: "The tip is to give it your all."

"We also give it our all."

"Maybe it’s a lack of talent. Studying still depends on talent, not so much on tips."

"Li Qiao, with the way you’re going, you should skip to the fourth year. You could graduate and get a job right now. With your grades, getting into a graduate institute is a certainty."

Li Qiao laughed: "I’m afraid I wouldn’t have enough time to write my thesis." Moreover, she didn’t want to get into a graduate institute.

Before, without a partner, anything was possible.

Now, with a partner, she would have to consider her family in the future. Graduate institutes are too busy; being a university professor is more relaxing, like Professor Xue. He has no classes on Saturdays, almost like having weekends off, and plenty of leisure time, if he didn’t spend his days researching and writing papers.

Thinking this way, being in a relationship does indeed affect one’s career.

Look at Professor Xue, fully dedicated to scholarship, a true young talent.

"Li Qiao, are you not going to treat your classmates to a meal with the three hundred yuan?" Cao Liwan chimed in.

Li Qiao retorted, "Are we that close?"

Cao Liwan: "..."

Li Qiao rolled her eyes secretly. After splitting from her classmates, she went to the dormitory to tidy up her bedding and sheets, preparing to pack them up to take home for washing and airing.

Ma Hongxiang said, "Li Qiao, the scholarship was given out today, how much did you get?"

"Three hundred yuan," Li Qiao replied. "Our class advisor said they’re applying for an Outstanding Individual Award for me worth fifty yuan. I’ll probably receive it during the summer holidays."

"That’s amazing, I only got a total of fifty yuan. It’s like change compared to yours." Ma Hongxiang was filled with envy.

How do people grow such brains?

"Fifty is not bad at all. It’s about two months’ stipend. When are you going back to your hometown? Come to my place for a meal tomorrow. I’ll cook myself," Li Qiao invited.

"No, no." Ma Hongxiang immediately waved her hands.

Going over to someone else’s house was quite awkward.

Li Qiao did not insist.

Xue Sufen said, "She’s just being polite, and you took it seriously."

Li Qiao: "I never play games (with sincerity)."

Xue Sufen scoffed.

Ma Hongxiang kept quiet. Li Qiao was quite tolerant with Xue Sufen; she didn’t dare to offend her.

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