Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife-Chapter 1740: On the Ball 1

Having arrived in this era for over ten years, the initial years were either spent in my hometown or living with the military on the frontier. By the time Lu Jiang’s rank increased, Feng Qingxue also had her own job. During this period, she also had to take care of the child and was so busy every day that she felt like she was being pulled in all directions. Moreover, due to the special circumstances, all government units and military bases had long since canceled dances, so she had never attended one.

Suddenly having such an opportunity to appear with Lu Jiang and even dance together, Feng Qingxue naturally didn’t want to miss it. To be honest, she was very curious about dances.

Upon learning that the dress code was casual, Feng Qingxue began to prepare for the dance.

There was no possibility of changing her hairstyle or wearing makeup, so she focused on her attire.

It needed to look good, while the style couldn’t exceed this era’s norms.

Feng Qingxue thought it over carefully and made herself a pearl-white cotton and linen shirt, along with a pair of grey-green work pants, also made of cotton and linen. The straight-leg pants were quite baggy, resembling wide-leg pants from a later era.

The work pants were actually overalls, a fairly fashionable style at the time, mostly made using labor cloth.

After washing and ironing the two pieces, Feng Qingxue tried them on the night before the dance. Not only did they not obscure her graceful and slender figure, but instead, they highlighted her outstanding temperament, exuding an elegant and dignified beauty.

Lu Jiang’s eyes were filled with affection as he nodded continuously and said, "It looks stunning!"

He surveyed her for a moment, feeling something was missing. Suddenly, he slapped his forehead, got up, rummaged through his luggage, and pulled out a very ordinary small wooden box. From it, he took out a pair of jade bracelets.

This pair of bracelets had a crystal-clear jade quality, with a dense and fine structure. The entire piece was so vividly green that it seemed almost watery.

The luster was uniform in the sunlight, and the base was clean like glass, epitomizing the traits of top-quality jadeite.

Lu Jiang skillfully placed them on his wife’s wrists and then took out a Ping An knot, obviously polished from the core material of a bracelet, and hung it on her chest, almost casting a green hue on her face.

Whether in terms of clothing style or jewelry, everything was simplified to the extreme.

Such extreme simplicity held an astonishing beauty

"Where did such good jade come from? It looks like new jade," Feng Qingxue’s eyes widened.

"A few months ago, I was on an official duty trip to the Southwest Military Region. I stayed for a few days in the border area and inadvertently saw someone selling jade secretly on the black market, so I quietly bought some. This set is the best, and I thought it would look beautiful on you. Additionally, I collected some uncarved jade materials, which are hidden at home. When the time is right, I’ll find an expert jade carver to make jewelry for you and Fubao."

Lu Jiang stepped back two steps, observed for a moment, and a trace of appreciation flashed in his eyes as he said, "No wonder you ladies like to wear jewelry so much. Between wearing and not wearing, there’s indeed a world of difference, adding threefold to your beauty."

Feng Qingxue took out a mirror, looked at her reflection, her cheeks slightly flushed, complementing the jade hues, adding a touch of magnificence and nobility.

"What’s the point of being beautiful if I can’t wear it out," Feng Qingxue twisted the bracelet and touched the Ping An knot. With the coolness of the jade touching her fingertips, she sighed, "By the time I can wear it, I’ll truly be old."

Not being able to dress up freely at one’s most beautiful age—what a regret.

Lu Jiang kissed her on the corner of her forehead and smiled, saying, "A beauty like you is especially favored by time. When we walk out together, who wouldn’t say we look like people from two generations? Moreover, there’s a youthful charm when young, and elegance and charm in middle age. No jewelry would ever neglect you because of age; it will only always become your embellishment."

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