Master, That's My Wife and My House! - Chapter 7

As soon as Chen Feng said this, everyone in the office turned to look at him, their faces showing surprise. He Chunhua, the eldest sister in the office, was the first to speak up: “Little Chen, what kind of wedding candy are you offering us? You need to explain yourself to us.”

Chen Feng handed out the wedding candies in his handkerchief, then smiled and said, “Sister He, well… I got married yesterday and registered my marriage.”

He Chunhua slapped her thigh and said, “Oh my, look at this, I was just saying I wanted to introduce you to a few girls, how come you got married without saying a word?”

“That’s right, Xiao Chen, I also have someone suitable. I’m thinking of arranging for you two to meet when you have time,” said Zhao Chen, the senior colleague in the office, with a hint of regret.

Chen Feng quickly said, “Thank you all for thinking of me, but I’ve met the right person, so I’m not going to delay any longer. Speaking of which, she’s from our factory, Lin Youwei from the production workshop.”

Everyone remembered Lin Youwei; after all, pretty girls always attract attention, no matter where they are. However, the hidden meaning in Chen Feng’s words was also clearly understood by everyone.

“You little Chen, you’re quick on your feet.” He Chunhua laughed, then whispered, “Are you aiming for room allocation?”

Chen Feng didn’t deny it, and laughed, “Room allocation is one thing, but the girl is really nice. This way, we can have both!”

He Chunhua nodded slightly. That made sense. As for housing allocation, there was no one in the technical department who had a conflict with Chen Feng. Chen Feng was the youngest in the technical department. As the management department of the factory, the technical department had already allocated housing for those who needed it, so there was no need to worry about internal competition.

Everyone congratulated Chen Feng, saying it was a double celebration. Both he and his wife were factory workers, so they basically had the housing allocation in the bag.

After distributing the candy in the handkerchief, everyone went back to their work. These days, it’s not like decades later when getting married meant having a big banquet, giving each other gifts, and in the end, the newlyweds didn’t get a penny; it all went to the restaurant and wedding planner.

In the 1970s, getting married could simply involve registering the marriage certificate, having a relatively lavish meal with family, or handing out a few pieces of candy to colleagues. As for the so-called bride price and dowry, they were not required. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why feelings were so pure during that period!

After get off work, Chen Feng waited for Lin Youwei outside the workshop. When Lin Youwei came out of the workshop, several female workers behind her couldn’t help but laugh. Just like Lin Youwei, Chen Feng was also somewhat famous in the factory. After all, he was a young technician with a good height and appearance, and quite a few people were eyeing him.

“You’re off work now, are you tired today?” Chen Feng asked with a smile, casually taking Lin Youwei’s hand.

Lin Youwei instinctively tried to dodge, but Chen Feng immediately lowered his voice and whispered, “Master’s wife, don’t give it away.”

Upon hearing Chen Feng’s words, Lin Youwei immediately became obedient, took Chen Feng’s hand, and followed him out of the factory.

Not far from the factory, Chen Feng spotted Zhou Zhenglong hiding in an alley. Zhou Zhenglong’s face was dark with anger. “Damn it, is Chen Feng up to no good? Why are they even holding hands?”

“Master, why are you hiding here?” Chen Feng asked as he pulled Lin Youwei along and they entered the alley.

Zhou Zhenglong stared at their hands with a dark expression. Lin Youwei realized what was happening and quickly let go. Chen Feng smiled faintly and, without waiting for Zhou Zhenglong to speak, said directly, “Master, give me the money.”

Zhou Zhenglong was about to explode, but upon hearing Chen Feng’s words, he was immediately frozen in place, and asked in astonishment, “I… what money do I need to give?”

Chen Feng’s eyes widened, and he said matter-of-factly, “Master’s wife will be staying at my place soon. She’ll need food and water, right? Everything costs money, Master… you’re not going to make me spend money on that, are you?”

“Hey Xiaofeng, isn’t this a bit unfair of you? Oh! Honey, you’re making me pay for living expenses! That’s too much!” Zhou Zhenglong looked bewildered.

But Chen Feng said with a matter-of-fact expression, “Master, that’s not how we talk. We have to be precise in our actions. I’m just a young man, and I’m getting a marriage certificate with my master’s wife just to get a room.”

“If others find out about this, how am I supposed to live? Do I even have any face left? I’m a vocational school graduate with a bright future ahead of me. I’m risking my future to cooperate with you, and you still think I’m the one who’s getting the better deal?”

Chen Feng’s words left Zhou Zhenglong speechless, because… what he said did make sense. At least on the surface, Chen Feng was making a losing deal, using his marital relationship to cooperate with Zhou Zhenglong.

Don’t underestimate this marital relationship. Once the housing issue is resolved and Chen Feng and Lin Youwei divorce, he will be considered a second-time husband.

Lin Youwei is fine with Zhou Zhenglong taking her back, but Chen Feng is a divorcee. It’s not that he can’t find someone else, but it will definitely be difficult. Girls with good conditions will definitely not consider him.

“What are you worried about? It’s hard to say whether you’ll have a chance to find someone again in the future,” Zhou Zhenglong thought to himself.

“Xiaofeng, what you said makes sense. Master did not consider this point. How much do you think is appropriate?” Zhou Zhenglong thought about how he would take advantage of him in the future, so he felt that this investment was nothing and gave it to him.

Chen Feng thought for a moment, then said, “You’ll need to give me forty yuan and thirty jin of grain coupons!”

Zhou Zhenglong trembled and asked in astonishment, “So many?”

Chen Feng glared at him and said, “Is that a lot? Master, think it through. Even if you didn’t have this plan, you still have to feed and drink your wife at home, right? That’s something you can’t do without.”

“Now you’re paying for your meals, and when the house is ready, you’ll get half of it for free. Tell me, did I charge you a single extra penny?!”

Zhou Zhenglong felt a pang of heartache. Although Lin Youwei did need to eat and drink regularly, she could manage as long as she didn’t starve. Why spend so much money? With that money, couldn’t she just buy herself some drinks?

“Xiaofeng, this house…you’ll own half of it too,” Zhou Zhenglong reminded him.

Chen Feng nodded, “Yes! That’s why I only asked for my teacher’s wife’s food expenses, and I didn’t ask you to pay for mine too!”

“But your master’s wife can’t usually eat these.”

“I can eat it!”

“…?” Zhou Zhenglong looked bewildered. You finally told the truth, didn’t you?

Seeing Zhou Zhenglong’s expression, Chen Feng looked helpless. “Master, look at you, are you thinking the wrong thing again? I mean, I’m used to being extravagant and never restrain myself when it comes to food. My wife is with me, so I can’t be eating all the rich food while she’s eating gruel, can I? If others find out… will I ever be able to find someone else?”

Chen Feng’s words made perfect sense, but Zhou Zhenglong was truly reluctant to part with the money. However, for the sake of the house, he gritted his teeth and accepted it.

“Okay! Here you go!” Zhou Zhenglong gritted his teeth, stamped his foot, and nodded in agreement.

However, Zhou Zhenglong also had his own ideas. He thought, “If you want it now, I’ll give it to you. But you’ll have to give it back to me in detail later.”

Chen Feng knew exactly what Zhou Zhenglong was thinking. He smiled innocently, but secretly thought to himself, “Not only do I want her, I want her all of them. Master, your wife is very nice, but now… she’s mine.”

Both sides had their own ulterior motives, but Zhou Zhenglong obediently handed over the money and food coupons, then watched eagerly as Chen Feng put them into his pocket.

“Master, don’t worry! I will definitely take good care of your wife and won’t let her suffer any injustice.” Chen Feng smiled honestly.

Zhou Zhenglong felt something was off, but given Chen Feng’s past behavior, he didn’t think much of it. His foolish apprentice was the kind of person who would sell him out and still help count the money.

After getting rid of Zhou Zhenglong, Chen Feng returned to his office with a smile. To be honest, he had already figured out how to kill that good-for-nothing Zhou Zhenglong. The reason he hadn’t done it yet was simply because he wanted to squeeze more out of him and make the most of him.

“Xiao Chen, get ready. You’re coming with me to the Wanhuai Coal Mine later.” Lin Xiaoyi, the head of the technical department, said as soon as Chen Feng entered the office.