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Qiao Xinxin didn't speak, but a faint, almost imperceptible cold smile appeared on her lips as she nodded in agreement.

Looking at that exquisitely crafted and expensive wedding dress, Qiao Mingzhu's heart was still bleeding; she had personally chosen it!

But the thought that all she had to pay was a wedding dress to completely hand over this country bumpkin to Zhou Liguang, that cripple, made her reluctance vanish instantly!

I can't wait!

She couldn't wait to see the scene on the wedding day when Qiao Xinxin was put in this pink wedding dress and forced to be pushed in front of Zhou Liguang's wheelchair like a clown!

Qiao Xinxin and Zhou Liguang, a country bumpkin and a cripple with a broken leg, are a match made in heaven!

……

With only three days left until the wedding.

The front door of the house was suddenly pushed open from the outside.

Qiao Lijun has returned after taking leave!

He was dressed in a crisp green military uniform, with a package slung over his shoulder, and travel-worn, he rushed back to the compound from the train station.

"Big brother!"

As soon as she entered, Qiao Mingzhu, who had been eagerly waiting, rushed into Qiao Lijun's arms like a fluttering swallow.

Qiao Lijun's previously cold and hard face softened instantly. He pulled his sister, who was not related to him by blood, into a tight embrace and said in a low, hoarse voice, "Mingzhu, your older brother is back."

Qiao Mingzhu clung tightly to his broad chest, her arms wrapped around his strong waist with longing, her tears instantly soaking his military uniform.

"Big brother, I miss you so much... I almost thought, I thought..."

I thought you would never come back.

She spoke in a very low voice, so that only the two of them could hear her. The grievance in her tone and some kind of hidden emotion instantly made Qiao Lijun's heart clench!

His hand on Qiao Mingzhu's waist tightened suddenly, his eyes surging with intense resentment and heartache.

Seeing the deep bond between the "brother and sister," Qin Fangfang said, "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back. Lijun, your sister has been so wronged these past few days..."

The family of three was enjoying a happy time together, a scene that was incredibly touching and heartwarming, as if there was no room for Qiao Xinxin, their biological daughter, to exist.

Qiao Xinxin happened to be coming down the stairs from the second floor, looking down at the two people who were tightly embracing each other, their posture having long since crossed the line between siblings.

She paused only slightly, a flash of undisguised disgust crossing her eyes, before walking past them without a word toward the door.

"Oh, a letter has arrived!" The postman's loud voice came from outside the door.

Qiao Xinxin's heart skipped a beat, and a strong intuition surged into her mind.

Judging by the dates, this letter must have been sent by Brother Bai, who lives far away in the capital!

She quickened her pace, about to take the letter, but Qiao Mingzhu, who had emerged from Qiao Lijun's arms, blocked her way at the door.

"Sister Xin Xin," Qiao Mingzhu said softly, tears still glistening in her eyes, blocking her path. Her eyes, however, were fixed on the postman outside the door. "Are you going to work? My brother just came back looking travel-worn. Isn't it a bit inappropriate for you to leave without even saying goodbye?"

As she spoke, she reached out to sign the letter on her behalf.

Qiao Xinxin reacted quickly, suddenly reaching out and slapping Qiao Mingzhu's hand away. The crisp "smack" sounded particularly abrupt in the living room!

She snatched the letter from the postman's hand.

Qiao Xinxin raised her eyes, which were shimmering with water yet icy coldness, and said sarcastically without any politeness, "I'm almost late for work. Besides, I see that my brother's eyes are full of you, his dear 'sister,' right now. Wouldn't my presence here, his own sister, be an obstacle to your sibling affection?"

"You—" Qiao Mingzhu's face turned pale, and she staggered back a step.

"What an ill-mannered brat!"

Behind him, Qiao Lijun's brows furrowed deeply as he shielded Qiao Mingzhu. His eyes, filled with undisguised disgust, glared at Qiao Xinxin. "Those raised in the countryside are just plain awful! Mingzhu kindly offered you a place, and you're acting all sarcastic and sarcastic to everyone!"

"Keep your upbringing for your precious daughter!"

Qiao Xinxin didn't even spare a second glance for her blood-related older brother. She stuffed the letter into her pocket and stepped out the door without looking back.

Fortunately, her body had become sharp-eared and sharp-eyed after drinking the spiritual spring water, and she heard the postman braking on the stairs. Otherwise, if the letter had fallen into Qiao Mingzhu's hands, who knows what stupid thing that venomous snake might have done by withholding the letter!

Walking along the tree-lined path to the pharmacy, Qiao Xinxin made sure no one was around before eagerly tearing open the envelope.

Two thin sheets of paper were pulled out.

It really is Brother Bai's handwriting! The handwriting is strong and powerful, revealing the iron-willed style of a soldier.

However, the letter contained not a single word about "military dependents," "family compound," or "transfer order."

The entire two pages were filled with recollections of their childhood fun in Baijia Village.

Qiao Xinxin's gaze suddenly sharpened when she saw the end of the letter.

The note read: "Xin Xin, I bought you your favorite White Rabbit milk candy. Looking at the candy reminds me of the days when we used to share candy at home. I really want to give it to you right now."

Upon seeing this sentence, Qiao Xinxin gripped the letter tightly, her heart pounding wildly in her chest!

Become!

The paperwork for her brother's military dependent status has been completely completed! She can now buy a ticket and head directly to the Imperial Capital Military Region!

Qiao Xinxin took a deep breath, carefully folded the letter, and neatly put it into her pocket.

She raised her head, and her fair and sweet face was now filled with determination and coldness.

Instead of heading to the state-run pharmacy as usual, she suddenly turned at the intersection ahead and headed straight for the train station!

In an era without surveillance, without the internet, and where a letter of introduction was required to go anywhere, she wanted to leave the Qiao family with an unforgettable "gift"!

After half an hour.

Qiao Xinxin walked out of the ticket hall of the train station, and there was a green train ticket in her pocket for the capital city three days later.

Three days later was Qiao Mingzhu's wedding day.

After buying the ticket, she rushed to the nearby post office.

"Comrade, I need to send a telegram."

Qiao Xinxin took the paper and pen, quickly wrote a line of text, and handed it to the counter.

The telegram contained only a very brief sentence: "Train departing in three days, expected to arrive at the capital's train station in four days. Sister, Xin."

Stepping out of the post office, the dazzling sunlight shone on Qiao Xinxin. She exhaled a long breath and a bright smile appeared on her lips.

Qiao Mingzhu, Qin Fangfang, Qiao Lijun... just keep up that meticulously planned wedding and put on a good show.

This lady is not playing along!