TFWYH – Chapter 557 Taking it one step at a time

He walked over to a display where a silver anklet strung with pearls and tiny silver bells was placed, and said to the shopkeeper, “Let me take a look at this one.”

“Sir, you have excellent taste! This anklet is our shop’s newest design,” the shopkeeper said as he carefully took it out and gently shook it in his hand.

The pearls and bells collided, producing a faint, crisp sound.

Smiling, the shopkeeper handed it over. “When worn on a lady’s ankle, it chimes with every step—symbolizing ‘a thought with every step.’”

A thought with every step?

Ling Yu lightly shook the anklet, the corner of his lips lifting.

The next moment, he let go of Tang Wan’s hand, stepped back, and crouched down to personally put it on for her.

Startled, Tang Wan quickly pulled her foot back. “Husband, what are you doing? Get up!”

“Don’t move!” Ling Yu grabbed her foot, slipped the anklet on to check the size, then stood up. “It fits. Shopkeeper, how much is this anklet?”

“Not expensive, just three hundred and seventy—hey…”

Before the shopkeeper could finish, Tang Wan pulled Ling Yu away. “It’s too expensive, we don’t want it!”

“It’s fine, I’ll buy it for you,” Ling Yu said, pulling his hand free and purchasing the anklet anyway. Then he asked, “Do you have a private room? I want to put it on for my wife.”

“Yes, yes!” The shopkeeper cheerfully led the couple to a back room and tactfully withdrew.

Tang Wan had a dark expression the whole time. Once the shopkeeper left, she glared at Ling Yu. “Over three hundred taels—why spend this money?”

Ling Yu lifted the anklet and gave it a little shake. “I like its meaning—‘a thought with every step.’ When you wear it, every step you take, you’ll think of me.”

“…That’s it?” Tang Wan’s old habit immediately kicked in, rather mood-killing as she said, “But husband, it probably won’t even make a sound most of the time, right?”

Ling Yu: ?

Tang Wan pointed at the tiny bells. “Look, they’re so small. Once you put on socks, they’ll be covered—how could they still ring? I think this—”

“Can you be quiet?” Ling Yu cut her off irritably.

Tang Wan: (confused)

Ling Yu: “Can’t you just quietly be a beauty? Why do you talk so much?”

Tang Wan: (speechless)

“Wear it or don’t. If you don’t want it, forget it!” Ling Yu tossed the anklet aside and turned to leave.

Tang Wan immediately gave in. “I’ll wear it, I’ll wear it, okay? Husband, don’t be angry—I’ll put it on right now!”

As she spoke, she hurriedly took off her shoes and socks, fumbling to put on the anklet.

But perhaps because she was flustered, she tried several times and still couldn’t fasten it.

Tang Wan grew anxious!

Just then, a pair of hands reached over.

Ling Yu bent one knee, lifted her foot onto his knee, took the anklet, and fastened it for her.

Tang Wan stared at him blankly.

So… so handsome!

And he even knelt to put the anklet on for her—how could her husband be so charming?

Ling Yu: I did not kneel, thank you.

After fastening the anklet, Ling Yu personally helped her put on her socks and shoes before leaving.

“Husband, wait for me! I was wrong, alright?” Tang Wan quickly chased after him. “I just meant that thinking of you is something I do in my heart. When you were taking the exam, I couldn’t even sleep at night. It’s not just ‘a thought with every step’—even without taking a step, I miss you terribly!”

Ling Yu raised an eyebrow. “How much do you miss me?”

“Uh…” If she had to describe it: “I miss you so much I ache to sleep with you!”

Ling Yu: …

“Husband…” Tang Wan called sweetly, grabbing his hand.

Ling Yu’s expression remained indifferent, not responding to her—but his large hand tightened around hers…