Before he died, my grandfather forced me to marry the richest man in the capital.

When Tang Junyao woke up, she found herself being held by Ji Hancheng, her legs bound and unable to move at all.

His large, warm palm rested on her waist, which was only separated by a thin nightgown, while her other hand was used as a pillow. She was quite well-behaved and didn't do anything inappropriate last night.

I thought they would try to cheat me, but they didn't. I don't know whether to be more disappointed or surprised.

A man's sleeping face in the early morning is very pleasing to the eye. His deep features are captivating, and it's undeniable that he is truly handsome. His looks are impeccable, which explains why so many girls want to find good-looking men. Waking up to a handsome face in the morning can indeed bring joy.

She wanted to raise her hand to trace his outline, but before she could, the man beside her opened his sleepy eyes. She didn't even have time to dodge. Her hand was still frozen in mid-air. A little embarrassed, they made eye contact and were caught red-handed.

She busied herself with mental preparation; it was just a glance, nothing more. Being good-looking meant being looked at, right? She forced a smile and said, "Good morning."

He knew she had been staring at him for a long time, and asked in a low, suggestive voice, "Am I handsome?"

Even though she had just thought he was quite handsome, she still stubbornly said, "Stop flattering yourself. Being handsome isn't something you can just say; it's about what other people think you're handsome."

Hearing this, he wasn't angry at all, and calmly retorted, "If you don't even have confidence in your own looks, how can you believe others when they say you're handsome?"

Then she added, "If you don't find me pleasing to the eye, why have you been looking at me for so long?"

Tang Junyao: She was speechless.

To cover her embarrassment, she gave him a push and changed the subject, "I have to get up for work now. Have they found the murderer yet?"

Ji Hancheng knew she was avoiding the question, so he didn't pursue her little scheme any further. A captivating smile played on his lips, and his hand restlessly wrapped around her waist. "Give me a kiss and I'll tell you, okay?"

Now they're asking for my opinion? Why didn't they ask for my opinion at all last night? They just came up and kissed me.

She rolled her eyes at him and said, "Tell me if you want, or don't. If you don't want to, then forget it."

His smile widened. This woman was certain he wouldn't hide anything from her. He stood up, leaned down, and kissed her lips gently. She nervously tried to back away, her hands unconsciously clutching the sheets. But his hands blocked her retreat, pulling her closer to his chest. Even though he had kissed her several times, she still felt a little uncomfortable, and her heart rate was out of control.

Ji Hancheng, with his eyes closed, was completely absorbed in the long kiss, wanting to pull her into his body. Soon, Tang Junyao felt something unusual under the covers, her face flushing red. This man…

Perhaps he himself sensed that things were getting out of control, because he abruptly quit, headed straight for the bathroom, and even swore, "Fuck."

Tang Junyao, whose mind had been blank from the kiss, regained her senses, smiled slightly, and thought to herself, "I brought this on myself. Who can blame me for not getting up?" She couldn't help but feel a little sense of accomplishment.

She lifted the covers to get clothes from the closet, assuming Ji Hancheng was about to take a shower, so she changed her clothes first. She glanced at the closet and finally fixed her gaze on a pair of black flared jeans and a large white shirt. The black jeans had slits at the bottom, and when she put on the white shirt, she only tucked one corner in, leaving the other corner casually hanging out.

After getting dressed, she casually grabbed a hair tie from the bedside table and tied her hair up high, preparing to go to the bathroom to wash up. Just as she reached the door, she heard an unbelievable sound that made her stop in her tracks instantly.

It was Ji Hancheng... She thought he went to the bathroom to take a shower, but she didn't expect him to solve it this way.

Love and lack of love are indeed traceable. At this moment, she understood that he had restrained his bottom line out of respect for her, so love and lack of love were obvious.

Ji Hancheng loves her; that much is undeniable.

Feeling pleased with herself after figuring it out, she lazily leaned against the bathroom door, legs crossed, and waited until the bathroom door opened.

The moment he stepped outside, he was met with the woman's meaningful smile. He was furious, but he couldn't be angry or hit her. He walked over, grabbed her chin, kissed her on the lips, and said through gritted teeth, "Who am I doing this for? How can you even smile like that?"

She smiled, trying not to make her smile too obvious, crossed her arms, patted his shoulder, and said, "You're a good young man. Keep it up. Don't flirt with him in the future, or you'll only suffer."

Hearing this, he gazed at her with amusement, licked his cheek, and knew that this woman knew he wouldn't touch her now, so she became unrestrained. He leaned down and whispered in her ear, "Remember what you said." He then bit her ear as he finished speaking.

"Ouch... You're like a dog, you bite everything." She rubbed her bitten ear.

He said wickedly, "If I were a dog, there wouldn't be a single good spot on your body."

She didn't want to talk to him anymore. This guy's head was full of nonsense, enough to move mountains. How come she never noticed this side of him before? Su Xue even said he was indifferent to women, but judging from his appearance, he was just thinking with his lower body, always getting aroused.

She went into the bathroom to wash up, put on light makeup, and applied only a light lip gloss. Seeing that she looked a little better, she decided to wear plain colors for the next 49 days.

His eyes were fixed on her, unable to look away for a moment. She exuded youthful energy, and her casual attire accentuated her long, slender legs. Her jeans were a little tight, making him lose himself in thought. "Don't you have any looser pants?"

After saying that, she looked down at her pants. "They're fine. Don't they look good?"

Ji Han sincerely thought that it looked good, but it was too tight, making people have some inappropriate thoughts. "Never mind, just wear it like that."

Tang Junyao was speechless. "I'm dressed normally, and I'm not showing my belly button. What kind of aesthetic sense is this?" She thought to herself with disdain. "How good can a straight man's aesthetic sense be? These outfits were specially put together for her by her aunt and Xixi."

When she came out, he was already dressed, and Tang Junyao was surprised by how quickly he had done so. "Did you bring your clothes over here?"

Without feeling the slightest bit uncomfortable, she quickly replied, "Yes, convenient."

Then she said, "I miss Lele. Can I pick him up tomorrow? It'll be the weekend the day after tomorrow."

He didn't agree immediately, a calculating glint in his eyes. "How about a few more days? We'll go to the Ji residence together, hmm?"

She wasn't someone who didn't know right from wrong. She should have personally thanked Grandpa Ji and his mother for taking care of Xiaoyouzi these past few days. Although Xiaoyouzi was of Ji family blood, nothing was obligatory or taken for granted. She chose to have the child herself. It was a favor if the elders helped take care of her, and it was their right not to. Since they had helped, she should be grateful; it was the most basic courtesy.

I remember my grandfather once told her something: "Don't mistake the kindness of others for a reason to boss people around."

Ji Hancheng felt he had wronged her, but it was a matter between them that had nothing to do with anyone else. One thing at a time, so she agreed, "Okay, let's go together."

Grandpa Ji treated her very well, and she could feel it. As for his mother, although she didn't like her and it was obvious that she looked down on her, she never did anything to make things difficult for her. Two years ago, when Tang Junting tried to embarrass her, it was she who stepped in to help her fight back.

He added a convincing reason: "Wait until the murderer is caught."

A few days ago, he felt that she was not in a good state, so he did not want to bring their son over so that she could calm down and adjust her emotions. Now his thoughts are different. He feels that the little guy is a bit of an eyesore and affects the speed at which he eats meat.

Tang Junyao believed Ji Hancheng's words because she couldn't allow Xiaoyouzi to have any accidents. Since it was safe at the Ji residence, she would leave her there for now. They had already caught someone last night, so they should be able to find the mastermind behind it all soon.

After the two finished breakfast, Tang Junyao put on a pair of white canvas shoes with black uppers at the door. The soles were very high, like platform shoes. Ji Hancheng, following behind, felt that he suddenly looked much older. Standing next to her, he felt like an old cow eating young grass. Her outfit was too young, youthful, and energetic.

When she got downstairs, she saw a brand new BMW, exactly the same one that Lan Yunchen had given her before.

She looked up at him suspiciously. "You bought it?"

His tone was calm and gentle, "Didn't you not want your brother to find out about this? The car was totaled before."

She wanted to say how much money, but then she thought it was inappropriate; knowing his personality, if she calculated it so precisely, he would get angry.

Ji Hancheng needed to find Han Yue and the others. He had received information that they had found the person behind it all, so the efficiency was quite good. He patted her head and said gently, "Do you want to drive, ride a bike, or I'll take you?"

Suddenly having three more options made her a little dazed. It felt really good to be taken care of, and it was also nice to have a boyfriend.

When her grandfather was alive, all she wanted was to make money and live a good life. After the divorce, she thought about her family's health and safety, and her own beauty. Now, however, she has a desire to have a good relationship with Ji Hancheng and give Xiaoyouzi a happy and fulfilling family.

Women do change at every stage of life—their mindset, temperament, and personality—and there's nothing you can control about that. Sometimes you can't even be cool if you want to.

From struggling to facing it calmly to surrendering to longing, this is probably the process of growing up, a process that everyone must go through.

Throughout life, people come and go; none of them are permanent residents, but merely passersby. Hold on to everyone who loves you and everyone you love. This is what Zhang Sao and the others realized after Wu Sao left and after they were injured.

After thinking it over for a moment, I said, "I'll go by myself. You go ahead and get busy."

Things are starting to look better; she should stay strong.

He raised his hand, affectionately ruffled her hair, and placed a kiss on her forehead. "Then I'm leaving. Call me if you need anything. I've assigned someone to help you. You just need to go to work."

She accepted the kindness and nodded.