(A gong who starts out utterly unwilling, then talks himself into it later; a gentle, patient shou who knows how to care for people and accidentally reels in his gong.)
When Song Changlin was ten, he heard that a man from the neighboring village was marrying a husband. The man invited him to the wedding feast, but Song Changlin refused to go, shouting, "When I grow up, I'm going to marry a wife! I don't want to see some husband!"
At twenty, Song Changlin somehow ended up bringing home a husband.
Every day, he gazed up at the sky and wept inwardly. Oh, Heavens, I wanted a wife! Not a husband!
But after the wedding, his parents were cheerful every day and couldn't stop praising their capable new son-in-law.
Whenever the villagers saw him, they had to compliment him. "Song, you really struck gold! He Miao is such a good kid. He can handle everything, inside and out!"
His friend looked envious. "How are you so lucky? You married such a handsome husband, and he's so gentle, too. And on top of that, he's literate. Not only can he read, he's a great cook..."
Song Changlin cut him off indignantly. "All right, all right! If I gave you this good fortune, would you take it or not?"
Perhaps the people around him had gradually worn him down with their praise. As time passed, Song Changlin began to wonder as he watched his husband. Why did everyone like He Miao so much? What was so special about him? It's not like he's just handsome, fair-skinned, well-built, gentle, patient, considerate, and popular...
Even before marrying into the family, He Miao knew Song Changlin didn't want a husband. After the wedding, he understood it even better. Still, he diligently followed the rules of a newlywed husband: caring for his spouse, respecting his parents-in-law, and managing the household.
He thought that although his husband didn't like him, at least he respected him. He could make a life of that.
But gradually, he noticed Song Changlin looking at him differently. When he went up the mountain, Song Changlin carried his basket. When he cooked, Song Changlin helped him. When he went to do the laundry, Song Changlin snatched it away and washed it himself. And when he made the bed, the two quilts became one.
He Miao was puzzled. "Are we out of money? Did you sell the other quilt?"
Song Changlin blushed and shook his head. "I want us to consummate our marriage."
He Miao: ?
At first:
He Miao: Cooking, washing, and doing all the chores.
Song Changlin: You really want to give me all this good fortune? I don't want it!
Later:
He Miao: Breathing.
Song Changlin, head spinning: What a masterful move!
Theme: Cherish your fate if you want to find happiness
