I slept with the wrong person on my wedding night, and the boss spoiled me rotten!

Gu Jingshen looked puzzled: "This was only found by Aunt Lan in Qingzhou a few years ago, how come you've seen her before?"

Yes, Jiang Xuxu has never been to Qingzhou, so how could she have seen this book?

She took it and examined it repeatedly, the image of the cover vaguely flashing through her mind, but she couldn't remember where she had seen it before.

"I might be remembering it wrong."

Gu Jingshen smiled. "This is just a record of a traveling doctor. My mother used to love traveling around the world and writing down the difficult and complicated diseases she encountered along the way. This is just one of her books."

He said this with a face full of pride.

My mother's favorite thing to do was to travel to remote towns to provide free medical care for the poor.

In his early years, Gu Jingshen also followed his mother to practice medicine in various places, and that period was the happiest time of his life.

After settling these matters, they took Grandma for a medical check-up together, went for walks around, and listened to each other's past.

Time flies.

Three days later, they booked tickets to return to Beicheng together.

Before that, Jiang Xuxu had to meet someone.

I Want to See You Coffee Shop.

Lin Tingran was sitting by the window waiting. "Waiter, please refill my drink."

She stared blankly out the window, lost in thought.

Last night, Liang Yuan called and said there was something she absolutely had to tell her.

Lin Tingran originally didn't want to listen to her nonsense, but she mentioned a name.

"Gu Jingshen!"

Liang Yuan said mysteriously on the phone, "I think I saw your fiancé. Is his name Gu Jingshen?"

Lin Tingran asked in surprise, "How did you know?"

She never mentioned this matter to Liang Yuan and always considered the arranged marriage between their children a disgrace.

Lin Tingran wouldn't have bothered to feign friendship with poor relatives like the Liang family if it weren't for the fact that her boyfriend was Jiang Xuxu's younger brother.

"I don't understand what you're saying."

Liang Yuan said, "I met him in person; he and Rusheng's sister were discussing marriage!"

"What?!" Lin Tingran almost cried out in surprise.

Liang Yuan was afraid that she wouldn't be able to withstand the blow and would come to the Jiang family to confront them, at which point her secret would be exposed.

Lin Tingran had helped her with her plans several times, and she couldn't possibly forget her kindness.

So she changed her tone and lied, saying, "It happened in the last couple of days. I wasn't sure at first, but the more I looked at it, the more familiar it seemed, so I called to confirm with you."

Lin Tingran immediately lost her composure, slamming her hand on the table and demanding, "Why are you only telling me now about something so important?!"

"I... I really didn't recognize him at the time."

If Liang Yuan hadn't persuaded her, she would have confronted Jiang Xuxu that night.

"The two of them don't seem genuine; it's more like they're just putting on an act to appease their elders. They don't even sleep in the same bed at night."

Liang Yuan lied.

Actually, she recognized Gu Jingshen from the first time she saw him, but she was still struggling with whether or not to tell Lin Tingran.

After learning that they had not reached an agreement and that the bride price was exorbitant, Lin Tingran couldn't wait to ask Jiang Xuxu out.

Originally, she looked down on Gu Jingshen's impoverished family, whose mother had died early and whose father's whereabouts were unknown.

Hearing that Gu Jingshen had returned to China, she secretly asked Zhang Yi to send him a woman, hoping to use this to cancel the marriage.

The road is now impassable due to its poor condition.

When they met that day, she found that Gu Jingshen was also quite good-looking, and she didn't mind having another sycophant by her side.

Hearing that Jiang Xuxu had approached Gu Jingshen, she was even more determined not to give up on him.

Lost in thought, Jiang Xuxu had unknowingly sat down in front of her.

"A latte, no sugar, please."

The sound pulled Lin Tingran back to reality.

She immediately grabbed Jiang Xuxu's hand and excitedly said, "Xuxu, I'm getting married!"

Jiang Xuxu didn't want to respond; it was none of her business, and she didn't care.

Lin Tingran's expectant gaze fell short, but she continued happily, "Do you remember the arranged marriage my parents set up for me when we were little?"

Jiang Xuxu looked at her face.

"He is the son of my parents' friend, and he recently returned to China."

"And then?" Jiang Xuxu asked with a forced smile.

Lin Tingran couldn't hide her joy. "We're getting married next month. Can you be my bridesmaid?"

Although Gu Jingshen hasn't agreed yet, this marriage was arranged by the Jiang family elders more than ten years ago, and the parents have already called to inform the elders.

Even if Gu Jingshen doesn't acknowledge it, the meeting between the elders of both sides must be held before it can be cancelled.

Moreover, his mother has passed away, and his father doesn't care about him. He probably hasn't even seen his mother more than a few times.

Lin Tingran was confident of victory, and her smile grew even sweeter.

Jiang Xuxu's mind exploded like a thunderclap.

"Getting married in the middle of the month?" she asked incredulously. "To whom?"

Lin Tingran covered her face shyly and laughed, pointing at the person in the photo, "Of course, it's my childhood sweetheart and fiancé!"

Recalling what Gu Jingshen's friend had said that night, Jiang Xuxu couldn't help but ask herself, "Can I see his photo?"

You'll find out on your wedding day!

Seeing that she was distracted, Lin Tingran became even more smug.

But she didn't want to make her relationship with Gu Jingshen public so soon. What if things changed? Wouldn't that put her in a difficult position?

Besides, she never really planned to marry Gu Jingshen. She looked down on him when they were kids, so it's even less likely now!

"But don't you like Lu Chen?" Jiang Xuxu looked directly at her and suddenly asked.

Upon hearing this, Lin Tingran turned pale and immediately covered her mouth.

"Xuxu, what are you saying? Even if you don't like Lu Chen anymore, let alone the fact that he used to be someone you liked, I still won't touch my best friend's man!"

"Besides, didn't we make a promise that if we ever fell in love with the same man, I would give him to you?"

She blinked her big eyes, looking completely innocent.

Jiang Xuxu smiled wryly to herself, but raised an eyebrow with a smile on her face and said, "Fine, you'll give me your fiancé?"

Lin Tingran's sweet smile froze instantly. "Xuxu, you...you're kidding me, right?"

"Do I look like I'm joking?" Jiang Xuxu asked seriously.

Perhaps Lin Tingran was used to Jiang Xuxu's unassuming and polite manner, and suddenly felt a little uncomfortable with her assertive demeanor.

"But haven't you always liked Lu Chen? I heard he came to Qingzhen to see you recently..."

"I also heard that you two are a couple, and he has already proposed to you," Jiang Xuxu said bluntly.

If this thin veil isn't broken soon, she'll be disgusted to death!

Lin Tingran stared wide-eyed, looking incredulous and innocent, and quickly explained.

"Xuxu, Lu Chen and I...we...how could that be? Don't listen to others trying to sow discord! You know I've always hated him."

"No wonder... I was wondering why you were so cold to me when you came back this time. Turns out someone was gossiping behind my back. If I find out who it is, I'll tear their tongue out!"

Lin Tingran clenched her fists, pretending to be angry.

Jiang Xuxu remained calm, saying, "No one stirred things up; I saw it with my own eyes."

In the past, Lin Tingran would have been extremely nervous upon hearing these words, but things are different now.

Ever since she met Lu Chen that day, she has been full of confidence.

On the other side, Gu Jingshen wanted to help his grandmother tidy up the courtyard one last time before leaving.

"Grandma, why don't you come to the North City with me? If you really can't bear to leave this place, I'll move there for you."

He talked and laughed, while keeping an eye on his grandmother's reaction.

Grandma lay in the rocking chair, her kind eyes slightly closed. "Don't try to persuade me anymore. I'm old and just want to stay here and protect this land your mother left behind. She'll be lonely after I'm gone."

This wooden house was left by my mother before she passed away. After she passed away, my grandmother brought Gu Jingshen back here to live.

"By the way, you and Jiang's daughter have registered your marriage. You should call off the wedding arrangements with the Lin family as soon as possible. They called this morning to discuss the wedding date."

"What?" Gu Jingshen paused in his watering motion.