Male Lead's Canon Fodder Wife novel Chapter 1271

Dong Li read through the agreement carefully before pressing his thumbprint. Though simple, the contract clearly stated the investment amount, share allocation, and profit distribution.

Once they had both signed, Lu Han handed Dong Li a copy and said, "Each of us keeps a copy. If any issues arise in the future, this serves as proof."

Dong Li smiled and replied, "Eldest Uncle, I trust you."

Lu Han looked at him and said, "Ah Li, no one knows what the future holds. People change, and we can't guarantee we won't change either. So, no matter how much you trust someone, always separate emotions from business."

"Eldest Uncle, I understand."

Lu Han patted his nephew's shoulder and said, "Good. It's late—you should head back."

Dong Li nodded and replied, "I will visit again soon, Eldest Uncle."

"Be careful on your way back."

"Okay."

After Dong Li left, Lu Han entered his bedroom, where his wife was already asleep. He carried his sons to the next room before climbing into bed. Pulling his wife into his embrace, he soon drifted off to sleep.

After returning from the Lu family's house, Dong Li carefully hid the agreement document in a secret compartment within the wall. He planned to show it to Chen Jianmin tomorrow.

Glancing at the table clock, he decided to finish some homework before going to bed. The clock had been a gift from his parents, ensuring he could keep track of time and avoid staying up too late.

Unlike other households that slept early to save candles or lamp oil, his family had no such worries. He wasn't sure how his father had acquired the lamp they used, but it was unlike anything he had seen before.

Though it resembled an oil lamp, it didn't require oil. Instead, it absorbed sunlight during the day, which allowed them to use it at night. Every morning, his mother would place the lamps outside to soak up the sun, and by evening, they would be ready for use again.

The lamp emitted a bright white light rather than the usual yellowish glow. As soon as he turned it on, his room became as bright as daytime, making it easy to read without straining his eyes.

He suspected that the lamp came from an unusual or undisclosed source. Even the best lamps produced by the government still required batteries or oil. Because of this, he was careful to hide it whenever guests visited—he didn't want to bring unnecessary trouble to his parents.

Three hours later, Dong Li finally completed all the homework assigned by his father and teachers. Rubbing his sore neck, he glanced at the clock—it was almost 11 p.m.

After stretching his stiff muscles, he went to the bathroom before heading to bed.

Early the next morning, Li Chenmo woke up at dawn. Opening his eyes, he saw his wife sleeping soundly beside him.

Her lips slightly parted as a soft snore escaped her, filling his heart with contentment. A warm smile appeared on his face as he stared at his wife.

After a moment, he carefully moved his arm from under her and placed a pillow beneath her head. Before getting out of bed, he pulled the blanket over her and leaned down to place a gentle kiss on her forehead. Then, he quietly left the room.