Chapter 54: Secret Competition with a Love Rival (1)

Zhao Xian is stunned, “I think I do! But it’s too early to think about that.”

“That’s true, we haven’t even consummated our marriage…” Gu Tingshu says, then feels his face burn.

“…” Zhao Xian is embarrassed, thinking about consummating the marriage? She can’t do that now. They need time to develop their relationship!

Zhao Xian tightens her grip on his hand as they continue walking down the street.

“Take a look, see if there’s anything you like. I’ll help you buy it.” In this day and age, she can’t rely on a man to buy things for her anymore, because now she is a woman, so she has to keep up with the times!

“I don’t need anything, I have everything I need.” Gu Tingshu shakes his head.

“Gu Tingshu, has anyone ever told you that men should learn to spend money? Whether you’re feeling down or happy, you can always buy something. It’s good for your mental and physical health.” This is her previous summary for women, and it is also applicable to men in this female-dominated world.

Who said this? Right, it was her personal secretary Nana. Nowadays, it is quite suitable for men in this matriarchal society.

“…” Gu Tingshu stares dumbfoundedly at the woman beside him, unable to believe she can say such things.

He looks at her, indifferent, then looks again, still indifferent…

However, it is true that these words really come from her mouth. They are so sweet! He can clearly hear his own heart beating uncontrollably.

Thinking of this, he looks at the woman in front of him solemnly and says, “Wife, you’re not allowed to say these things to other men in the future.” Otherwise, he fears there will be a bunch of men trying to steal her away.

Thinking about this, he can’t help but feel lost. Throughout history, women have often had multiple husbands or concubines. Such a woman, with her unparalleled power, will surely… Suddenly, he feels so uncomfortable in his heart.

…

“Tingshu…”

Zhao Xian is about to ask why when suddenly she hears someone calling Gu Tingshu’s name in a tone that makes her uneasy.

She looks up in surprise.

Only to see a woman in sturdy attire standing not far away from the crowd at this moment. She wears a blue garment, looks to be in her early twenties, with a refined appearance, and has a long whip hanging from her waist, clearly someone skilled in martial arts.

“Tingshu, it really is you! I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me.”

The woman across from him exclaims and immediately runs over to him, grabbing his hand excitedly, as if she hasn’t noticed Zhao Xian standing beside him.

As the saying goes, if someone likes you, no matter how many people there are in the world, in their eyes, they can only see you.

“Sister Tongtong, it’s you! Are you out shopping too?”

Ji Tong is his sister’s good friend and also his friend. The three of them grew up together, playing games like catching birds on the mountain and catching fish in the river.

They can be considered childhood friends. Therefore, seeing this person at this moment makes him somewhat happy.

Ji Tong says, “Yeah! What about you? Are you doing okay? You’ve lost weight.”

Zhao Xian squints as she watches the woman hold Gu Tingshu’s hands, suddenly feeling the urge to chop off someone’s wandering hands.

Watching the two of them interact intimately, Zhao Xian inexplicably feels a pang of jealousy.

“Ahem… Since we all seem to know each other, how about we have a cup of tea together?” Zhao Xian says, looking at the woman in front of her.

At that moment, the woman also looks at her, and her eyes are filled with anger.

“Okay^o^~ It’s quite an honor for a commoner like me to have tea with the famous Prime Minister Zhao.” Ji Tong smiles, but it is clearly a forced smile.

The boy she has liked for many years is directly married off to this person. If she could treat her well, she wouldn’t be a woman.

Gu Tingshu withdraws his hand unconsciously and looks at Zhao Xian. “Um…”