Chapter 0014: The Cartier Watch
Li Bin drove, feeling the cool night air. At a time like this, self-pity was useless.
Explaining himself to others would only make them look down on him more.
Only with a lot of money, by buying luxury cars and villas, could he slap the faces of those who despised and mocked him.
Only then could he make everyone change their opinion of him!
And now, a shortcut was right before his eyes! As long as he completed the system's task, he could instantly have a reward worth a million!
The only thing he had to do was find a way to coax his wife and make her accept his "training."
"Ding-ding, ding-ding~~"
A phone rang.
Taking advantage of a red light, Li Bin picked up his phone for a glance. It was a call from his wife, Wan'er.
"Hello, Wan'er, what's wrong?" After answering, Li Bin took a moment to gather his emotions and asked gently.
"Li Bin, I'm sorry. Dad really went too far today... I..." As soon as the call connected, his wife's somewhat guilty voice came through the line.
"It's nothing, I'm used to it. As long as you believe in me and support me, Wan'er, I don't care who else scolds or doubts me. Wan'er, please believe in me, I can do it. Just give me one more month, okay? If I still haven't made it after a month, then I'll go and get a proper job," Li Bin said gently into the phone.
In the past, Li Bin would have been impatient and casually brushed off his wife Wan'er's concern.
But now, under the system's guidance, Li Bin had recognized his own faults.
To completely conquer his wife, his attitude naturally needed to change as well.
His wife had indeed had it tough over the years.
"Of course I believe you, Li Bin. Are you okay? Do you want... me to come out and keep you company?" Wan'er asked, still a little worried.
"It's fine, I'm just going out for a bit and will be back soon. Tonight... let's get to rest early... hehe." Li Bin chuckled mischievously.
"What are you talking about! Really! Thinking of naughty things again." Wan'er on the other end of the line was clearly embarrassed.
After hanging up, Li Bin headed straight for the largest nearby Wanda Plaza.
...
Back home, the family members had all left in a huff, each retreating to their own rooms.
His father-in-law's Audi A6L was gone; he had probably gone out to play mahjong.
Li Bin mysteriously carried a gift bag upstairs.
From the second-floor bedroom came the sound of his sister-in-law Wen Lan crying.
Li Bin really wanted to go in and comfort Wen Lan to improve their relationship, but with his mother-in-law and wife still present late at night, it was clearly not the right time.
Besides, Wen Lan was already on summer break, so there would be plenty of time during the day.
Returning to his own room, he found his wife, Wan'er, alone, embroidering a piece of fabric.
Knowing his wife was a germaphobe, Li Bin first went into the bathroom, turned on the tap, and began filling the bathtub with warm water. He then sprinkled in a layer of flower petals and bath bombs he had specially bought from the mall.
After setting everything up, he turned and walked into the bedroom.
Seeing Li Bin return, she immediately asked with a smile, "Li Bin, where did you go? You're being so mysterious..."
As she spoke, Wan'er noticed the gift bag in Li Bin's hand.
"Darling, you've had a hard time lately. This is my way of thanking you for your support and help during this time. I feel so lucky. Meeting such a wonderful wife is the greatest happiness of my life. Wan'er, I love you."
Li Bin seemed like a different person today.
In the past, Li Bin would never have said such things.
Even when he was pursuing Wan'er, Li Bin had never said the three words "I love you."
Seeing Li Bin suddenly give her a gift and say such romantic words, Wan'er's face immediately flushed red. She was overjoyed but a little flustered, almost as if she didn't recognize the husband she had been married to for over a year.
"Oh, we're an old married couple... how can you be so shameless... You don't earn much now... why are you buying me gifts..."
Though Wan'er said she didn't want it, her body was honest as she eagerly tore open the gift bag.
"Ah!..."
Seeing the box inside the gift bag, Wan'er immediately covered her mouth in surprise.
"Oh! No!... Cartier..."
Wan'er's hands trembled as she opened the box, her eyes widening in pleasant surprise.
Inside the box lay a dazzling Bvlgari Serpenti watch.
A silver dial with a ceramic white strap. Wasn't this the exact watch she wanted most?
"Li Bin! Are you crazy? Where did you get so much money? This watch costs over thirty-five thousand! How could you..."
"Darling, let me put it on for you and see how it looks." Before Wan'er could react, Li Bin took the watch from the box and gently fastened it on her wrist. "Darling, I know you've always wanted this watch but could never bring yourself to buy it. So, I just received my manuscript fee and went to buy it for you. Do you like it?"
Li Bin gazed at his wife, Wan'er, with tender affection and said passionately, "Darling, it looks so beautiful on you. It's as if it were tailor-made for you..."
Though his words were light, Li Bin's heart was bleeding.
His savings were nowhere near enough to buy this watch. To afford it, Li Bin had not only spent all his savings but also maxed out his credit card, Huabei, and Jiebei.