On the Day of the Grand Wedding, My Wife Was Acting Strange - Chapter 37:

Chapter 37: Damn Lin Zhen, How Could He Suddenly Hug Me Like That!

There was no way to move so much money in such a short time. Every second counted, and not a single coin should be left for Gu Beichen.

“Li’er, go find Fatty Wang right away. Tell him to bring all the soldiers from the Patrol Division to move the silver, and transfer everything to the Wang Residence.”

Zhang Li was a bit uncomfortable with this form of address and rolled her eyes. “With such a big operation, the Gu family will definitely notice. What if he sends troops to intercept us?”

“Then don’t let him find out.” Lin Zhen was at a loss in this urgent situation. After all, he had never done asset transfers before. “Have the Patrol Division’s soldiers change into civilian clothes, use ox carts, horse carts, donkey carts, any vehicle that can carry goods. Start moving them now.”

“No way.” Zhang Li said, “No matter how we disguise it, the goods are still coming out of the casino. The Gu family’s spies will see right through it.”

“Then what should we do? This money must be mine!” Lin Zhen’s eyes turned red.

With this money, he could do countless things in three months, and the Lin family wouldn’t collapse because of one war.

This was about his life and death; he couldn’t afford the slightest mistake.

Zhang Li paced back and forth, then said after a moment of thought, “Let’s buy the pharmacy behind the casino!”

“You mean…”

“The casino and the Xinglin Pharmacy are only separated by a wall. We’ll tear down the wall and move everything directly into the yard. This way, no one will notice, and after we’re done, we can rebuild the wall, and no one will ever know.”

“You really are a genius!” Lin Zhen was so excited he hugged Zhang Li’s slender waist and spun her around several times on the spot.

“Ah! Young master, put me down quickly!”

Lin Zhen realized he had gone too far and quickly let her go.

Zhang Li’s face turned crimson, glowing beautifully under the candlelight.

She turned around nervously, touching her burning cheeks with the back of her hand, hesitating for a long time before whispering like a mosquito, “I… ah, young master… I… I’ll go handle it.”

With that, Zhang Li hurriedly fled in panic.

Lin Zhen knew his actions were a bit abrupt. Ancient women were conservative and traditional. Such a hug was unimaginable, no wonder Zhang Li, usually so poised, became flustered and tongue-tied.

Lin Zhen laughed self-mockingly.

Since when had he become so frivolous?

The class consciousness of this ancient era was truly harmful. In just a few days, he had changed from a scheming politician into a frivolous young master.

Lin Zhen turned to stare at the mountain of gold and silver, saying, “Gu Beichen, you dare to make me into a human swine? Then I’ll use your money to disgust you to death.”

…

Zhang Li was naturally beautiful and had a great figure. After being hugged by Lin Zhen, she looked even more gentle and shy, her cheeks glowing red. When she returned to the first floor, the young servants were all stunned by her beauty, wishing they could die under her skirt right now.

“What are you all looking at? It’s a day off, go home.”

Zhang Li kept using her hands to cool her face, but the heat just wouldn’t go away.

Damn Lin Zhen, how could he suddenly hug me like that!

Is a girl’s waist something you can just hug casually?

There were no vows of love, no promises of loyalty, and after hugging, he acted like nothing happened. It was outrageous!

Especially when he hugged her, his head was right at her chest. Who knew how much he took advantage of her!

So annoying!

“Manager, no work today?”

“Right, Xiao Wu, go find a craftsman to make a plaque for Hero Casino.”

“And Zhuzi, go to the city to find some ox carts and donkey carts, send them directly to the backyard, try not to attract attention.”

“Yes, Manager, we’ll go right away.”

Xiao Wu and Awen were servants Zhang Li bought. They were young and had been doing odd jobs in the casino, considered her trusted aides.

Even so, Zhang Li didn’t dare tell them the real plan. This matter was too big; if it leaked, they would all be finished.

Returning to work mode, her heart calmed down, and Zhang Li’s face eased a bit.

The young servants dispersed, leaving Zhang Li alone in the large casino.

At this time, Lin Zhen also came out from the back, carrying a bundle, which he handed to Zhang Li. “Take this. No matter the price, you must buy the backyard of the pharmacy.”

Zhang Li looked at Lin Zhen, feeling a bit aggrieved by his businesslike tone, but said nothing more. She took the bundle and frowned slightly. “I’ve already ordered people to prepare the ox and donkey carts. As for the movers, I’ll leave it to you.”

“Yes, I’ll transfer 300 armored soldiers from the Tiger Guards, and try to finish moving everything within a day and night.”

“Smart of you.”

The Tiger Guards were Lin Zhenxian’s personal troops, and they hadn’t recruited new soldiers for five years. They were as solid as a rock.

With them handling the move, there was no fear of leaks.

Zhang Li realized that Lin Zhen wasn’t as brainless as the rumors said. On the contrary, he was extremely smart, planning carefully and acting decisively, no worse than Gu Beichen.

Women naturally admire the strong, and even Zhang Li herself didn’t realize that Lin Zhen had already filled her heart like a vast ocean.

…

Lin Zhen went home to get the Tiger Tally from Lin Zhenxian, while Zhang Li, carrying the heavy bundle, arrived at Xinglin Pharmacy.

There were many pharmacies called Xinglin across China, but none really had an apricot forest at the door.

This pharmacy wasn’t big, and the owner was an old doctor nearing the end of his life, also a famous bone-setting master in the city. It was said he even treated the former Emperor’s cervical spine, and his reputation was very high.

Patients came to him in an endless stream, and when Zhang Li arrived, there was actually a line.

Time was tight, so Zhang Li went straight to the front, causing the patients behind to shout.

“Hey, hey, hey? Just because you’re pretty doesn’t mean you can cut in line!”

“Exactly, we’ve been waiting all morning!”

“Look at her clothes, obviously a woman from the brothels, disgusting!”

“What are you babbling about?” Zhang Li, being a top manager, wouldn’t tolerate such gossip.

With a bang, she placed the bundle on the old doctor’s consultation table, opened it, revealing the gleaming gold ingots inside.

At once, everyone fell silent.

In any era, the wealthy are not to be messed with, especially when they are so generous.

This much gold was more than enough to buy their miserable lives.

The old doctor was named Sun Zhitui. He recognized Zhang Li, stroked his beard, and looked at her. “Manager Zhang, what’s this about?”

“Master Sun, I apologize for the intrusion. I would like to buy the backyard of your pharmacy with this money.”

“Buy my backyard? Hehehe, but I have no intention of selling it.”

“Please, Master Sun, help me. As long as you’re willing to sell it, the Lin family will surely assist you in the future.”

“The Lin family?” Sun Zhitui’s old face was full of surprise. “You mean the Regent’s Mansion?”

“Yes.”

“Alright, I’ll sell it to you, but I don’t need so much money.” Sun Zhitui took a piece of gold from the pile, about 200 grams.

Zhang Li thought the old man would be stubborn, but unexpectedly he agreed so easily and only took 200 grams of gold.

Even if exchanged for silver, it would only be 20 kilograms. That amount couldn’t even buy a house in the best area of the capital.

Zhang Li asked in confusion, “Master Sun, what do you mean by this?”