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

Ji Residence.

At the dining table, Xiaoyouzi sat between Yuan Shu and Ji Hang, while the old man sat in the main seat.

Yuan Shu patiently removed the fish bones from Xiao Youzi's fish. As for why Tang Junyao didn't say "Let me do it," it's because Yuan Shu would definitely say no.

Since asking or not asking would yield the same result, Tang Junyao stopped asking.

Little Youzi was eating with great relish. Her little face had gotten rounder and chubby in the past few days. Right now, she was blinking her little eyes and flirting with Tang Junyao, I don't know where she learned it from, and she looked like she was enjoying it.

Tang Junyao smiled and stared at him for a while before looking away. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw that Grandpa Ji had picked up another piece of braised pork. This was already the fifth piece. She had to remind him, "Grandpa, this is the last piece. Be careful with your cholesterol and blood vessels in your brain."

Upon hearing this, the old man had no choice but to put the meat he was holding on his chopsticks into the empty bowl, smiling kindly, "I can't help it, there's a professional doctor in the family, I have to follow his orders. I won't eat anymore, I'll just have some vegetables."

Yuan Shu peeled another shrimp for Xiao Youzi and said softly, "Father, you still need to take care of your health. You've been indulging in too much food lately."

Previously, his daughter-in-law would regulate his meals in place of his deceased daughter-in-law. Now that a granddaughter-in-law has joined the family, he says, "Well, fine, I have to cherish my life for the sake of my great-granddaughter's birth."

Tang Junyao understood the underlying meaning and didn't try to hide it. She smiled and exposed it, "Grandpa, it sounds like there's an element of trying to induce labor to me."

Grandpa Ji laughed heartily, the marks of time etched on his face. Now that he'd been exposed, he became even more candid. "Hahaha, little girl, would you agree if Grandpa pressured you to have a baby? I'm getting on in years, and I don't know how much longer I can live. If I could see my great-granddaughter before I go, I'd be completely satisfied, and I could give your grandma a proper explanation when I get back."

"If I don't explain this to her clearly, who knows what she'll say about me down there?"

The old man recalled the scene of Grandma Ji scolding him.

Looking at Grandpa Ji's smile, Tang Junyao felt a pang of sadness. She forced a pretty smile and said, "Grandpa, I can't guarantee that my next child will be a girl."

Ji Hancheng paused, holding his chopsticks, and turned to look at Tang Junyao with a surprised and complicated expression.

When Grandpa Ji learned that Tang Junyao had agreed, he smiled even more broadly. "It's alright, it's alright. As long as it's your child, it doesn't matter if it's a boy or a girl. Little Lele, do you want to be a big brother?"

Little Yuzu raised her head, her little mouth glistening with oil, and said, "Yes, yes, yes."

She gave her mother a flirtatious wink, blinking one eye as if to say, "You're in charge."

She was so adorable that Tang Junyao couldn't help but smile.

"Hahahaha............." The entire restaurant, even the servants, were all smiles, and Yuan Shu and Ji Hang were no exception.

Midway through the meal, Ji Hancheng put down his chopsticks, pinched Tang Junyao's nape, and went straight to the point with his parents and Grandpa Ji, "I'm going to Lancheng to propose marriage tomorrow."

Although they have already registered their marriage and had a child, this procedure cannot be skipped. The Lan family is now Yao Yao's maternal family, so they should go there.

After finishing his meal, Ji Hang put down his chopsticks and made a decision: "I'll go with your mother. Xu Mingkai will keep an eye on things at the company for a day."

Tang Junyao was taken aback. She never expected Ji Hang to go with her. Although she had called him "Dad" these past few days, she had never imagined this outcome.

Of course, I know this is for her sake and shows that they value her family.

Yuan Shu agreed, opened a pack of wet wipes and wiped Xiao Youzi's mouth and hands after she finished eating, "Go play, Grandma will come to find you later, Aunt Ji keep an eye on things."

Little Yuzi slid off the stool and jumped straight into the toy area, looking ashamed and indifferent. "I'll play my game, you guys chat."

After instructing Aunt Ji, Yuan Shu continued, "The marriage proposal is something that elders should handle. Let's take a private plane tomorrow and bring Lele with us."

Ji Hancheng didn't object, "Okay."

Ji Hang asked, "Is the betrothal gift ready? What cooperation is needed from Ji's Group?"

These words startled Tang Junyao. Were marriage proposals from wealthy families nowadays starting with shares? She quickly refused, "Dad, there's no need."

Before Ji Hancheng could answer, Old Master Ji interrupted, "Draft an agreement later, stipulating that Yaoyao will own 20% of Ji's shares. What else have you prepared?"

"You are naturally Ji Hancheng," he said, taking a sip of water before answering unhurriedly, "all of Tihou's shares, as well as Tiss's, the ships, and the islands."

Grandpa Ji nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this, and then asked again, "Jewelry, car, and food?"

Ji Hancheng was speechless. "I didn't plan to make a list at the dinner table. If you want to see a list, I'll make one for you to look at. There are 168 in total."

168 servings? What are they all? Tang Junyao felt like she had become a rich woman just by eating one dinner.

Tang Junyao: "........."

Grandpa Ji glanced at his grandson with satisfaction and nodded. "You're really different after recharging. Even the numbers on the gifts you give are so pleasing to the eye. Hmm, you're a promising young man."

Ji Hancheng: ".............." If his grandfather didn't tease him, he wouldn't be his real grandfather.

Ji Hang did not object to the old man's decision at all, and immediately made the decision, "Then it's settled. We'll go to Blue City first thing tomorrow morning."

In this situation, everyone has already made the decision. If she were to jump out and insist on objecting, it would seem ungrateful and a bit of a mood killer. So, she should politely express her gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Dad. Thank you, Mom. Thank you, Grandpa."

Yuan Shu: "Hmm, let's tidy up after dinner. Are you sleeping here tonight or going back?"

Ji Hancheng glanced at Tang Junyao, his meaning clear. After a few seconds of eye contact, she immediately decided, "Mom, let's go to Yixinyuan to get our things and then come back here to sleep."

Yuan Shu remained concise, simply replying, "Mm."

The Han family.

Han Guoguo's door was wide open, her phone was playing music, the latest popular songs, and she was humming along to the rhythm, in an extremely good mood.

The phone plays songs sequentially; after "Chasing the Light" finishes, it plays "We Are Different," then "Little Bird"...

One song after another, Han Guoguo could hum the whole song and hit every beat perfectly.

Squatting on the ground, I organized my suitcase.

Han Yue leaned against the doorframe with his hands in his pockets, looking lazy and relaxed. He had been listening for a while, and the sound of his sister singing "Little Bird" so loudly was really stimulating to his eardrums, so he couldn't help but speak up, "Should I fire Tiss's resident singer and have you take over?"

The sudden noise startled Han Guoguo. She clutched her chest and glared at Han Yue angrily, "Are you a ghost? Can't you make a sound when you walk? You scared me to death!"

Han Yue ignored her exaggerated acting and said, "You've only been working for a few days, what are you planning to do now? Cleanse your soul?"

The music was still playing. Han Guoguo thought Han Yue was forgetful and pretentious, no wonder he was single. He even secretly took her phone to introduce a big shot to Xi Xi. Of course, Han Guoguo didn't know who the big shot was.

"I'm going to Blue City tomorrow. Ji Hancheng is going there to propose marriage, and Lu Jinnan is accompanying Su Xue on her honeymoon. We're going to cheer on Xixi and bring her a surprise. Don't you really want to go?"

Han Guoguo asked tentatively.

Han Yue leaned against the doorframe for a moment, then said coldly, "I'm not going."

Han Guoguo stared into Han Yue's eyes, trying to discern the truth from the falsehood.

After a moment, Han Yue spoke, staring at his sister with a somewhat unfathomable look in his eyes, "What were the conditions you mentioned last time?"

"Huh? What are the conditions?" Han Guoguo didn't react immediately and was a little confused.

"The conditions you mentioned last time for me to lend you my phone," Han Yue casually reminded him.

Han Guoguo slapped her forehead and suddenly thought of a condition. This person couldn't keep pretending anymore and needed her to save him. "Brother, you're the one who asked me to bring this up. No matter what condition I ask, you have to agree. You can't go back on your word. If you do, you're a dog."

Looking at his calculating sister, Han Yue's own mind was also full of calculations. "Tell me your conditions."

Han Guoguo turned around and ran to the bedside to turn off the music on her phone, then walked back, saying, "Come with me to Blue City to protect me."

Han Yue remained silent for a long time.

Han Guoguo grew impatient. "Give me a word, whether you can do it or not. Don't be so constipated, can you even squeeze out a single word?"

"OK."

Han Guoguo looked surprised and incredulous. She thought she would need to negotiate a little longer, but he agreed so quickly. It felt like he did it on purpose, and something felt off. "Really? You weren't just waiting for me to bring up this condition, were you?"

Han Guoguo began to doubt herself.

Han Yue's face remained expressionless as he calmly said, "Can you be any more difficult to please? You'll end up alone."

Han Guoguo snorted, "Hmph, you're acting like you're a married man. We're both in the same boat, okay?"

Han Yue: "Don't try to make yourself look good. I don't have time to argue with you. I'm going to go talk to Sister Lu."

Han Guoguo's curiosity was piqued. "Why did you look for Sister Lu? Tell me about it."

Han Yue: "I can't count on you."

Han Guoguo: You can't count on her for anything.

After leaving Han Guoguo's room, Han Yue went straight to Han's mother's study, knocked on the door, and only entered after receiving permission.

Han's mother was looking at documents. Although she was wearing pajamas, she still exuded the aura of a strong woman.

Han Yue put one hand in his pocket and touched the back of his neck with the other, saying to his mother, "I need the map and data on the covert network in the capital. I only need half of it."

Han's mother put down the documents in her hand, took off her glasses, squinted at her son, and repeated what she had said before, "I said I needed a reason."

Half an hour later, Han Yue came out of his mother's office with a file folder in his hand. When he returned to his room, he called Ji Hancheng, and the call was answered quickly.

Ji Hancheng on the other end of the phone sounded very busy, and Han Yue teased, "Farming?"

Ji Hancheng, sitting opposite him, could easily understand the conversation between the men. "What's going on in your head while you're packing your things?"

Han Yue chuckled softly, "Can I do you a favor?"

Ji Hancheng glanced at Tang Junyao, who was packing her suitcase, and walked to the window. "Speak."

Han Yue: "Take me to see Lan Yunchen. I need to talk to him."

Ji Hancheng immediately understood and retorted jokingly, "You're not going to pretend to be a big shot anymore. You can't keep up the act. I thought you were planning to stay a teacher and do good deeds anonymously."

Han Yue sensed the sarcasm in his voice, "You're so bored, aren't you? I've investigated so many of your dirty secrets for you, it's time to return the favor."

Ji Hancheng did it on purpose. He would definitely help, "Your way of going straight into the enemy's territory is a bit risky. Okay, wait for me at the airport tomorrow."

After saying that, Han Yue simply hung up the phone.

After hanging up the phone, Han Yue went out again. The sound of an engine came from outside. Han Guoguo was puzzled; Han Yue seemed unusually busy and erratic tonight. She called him, "Where are you going?"

Han Yue didn't answer: "Get to the point."

Han Guoguo really couldn't understand how Xixi could fall for this lousy guy, whose temper was so bad. "I was just concerned about you, really."

Han Yue: "Something came up, so I got back quite late. What do you want for supper?"

The mention of late-night snacks instantly cheered Han Guoguo up, and Han Yue's earlier bad temper vanished. "My brother is so good. I want to eat barbecue and hot and sour noodles."

Han Yue extinguished her fantasy, "Let's eat something else. If you don't want to have diarrhea on the plane tomorrow, eat something healthy."

While Han Guoguo was still thinking, Han Yue had already made the decision for her: "Durian pizza, milk, or milk tea?"

Han Guoguo thought the durian pizza was pretty good, "milk tea."

After ordering, Han Yue hung up the phone.