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

After listening to the chef's words, Tang Junyao was confused, but he also sorted out some of the thoughts. It was because his mother committed a crime and stole her mother, Jiang Rui, that he felt guilty and couldn't let go of everything, making it impossible for him to be with his mother without any distractions.

But why didn't Grandpa Lan, my maternal grandfather, find it?

Didn't they leave even the slightest clue?

Was it done so flawlessly?

This was Tang Junyao's biggest point of doubt, and she frowned.

The chef seemed to sense Tang Junyao's confusion and automatically explained, "You must be very curious as to why we can't find any clues. The internet wasn't as developed 51 years ago, and there weren't as many high-rise buildings, let alone surveillance. Besides, the transactions between the secretary and my mother were in cash, so how can we find anything?"

An hour later, Tang Junyao and Ji Hancheng learned the whole truth. It turned out that the chef's mother, who was also the Lan family's nanny, had been having nightmares ever since she did this. Before she died, she told her son that he must go to the capital to find her mother and bring her back to the Lan family to be a little princess. However, the chef broke his promise. He did find her, but he didn't bring her back.

Because he fell in love with his mother, he made the most selfish choice. He was afraid that he wouldn't be able to stay by his mother's side after she went back, and he was even more afraid that he wouldn't be good enough for her after she went back. His many concerns led him to make the worst choice and also hurt his mother.

When his mother confessed her feelings to him, he backed down and rejected her. It wasn't until his mother hastily married Tang Xin and the chef committed suicide that his mother still had feelings for him. She went to the hotel to see him, and it was that incident that changed his mother's marital situation, giving Chen Lan an opportunity to take advantage of her.

The chef didn't tell Tang Junyao his name, and Tang Junyao didn't want to know. In the end, it was he who harmed her mother. If it weren't for his greed and selfishness, her mother might have been a happy and pampered young lady. Her grandmother wouldn't have left in sorrow and regret, and her grandfather wouldn't have left with remorse.

A single decision can ruin so many lives. The nanny originally asked the chef to help her atone for her sins by taking her mother back, but he didn't. Was her mother just unlucky in love, or was this simply her fate?

While she was still thinking, Ji Hancheng's voice rang out above her head, "I'm sorry, I couldn't find that location."

Tang Junyao looked up at him and smiled. "You're a human, not a god. He already said that 51 years ago, there were only two people who did bad things, and it was a cash transaction. There were no surveillance cameras or witnesses. What can you find out from such a simple exchange? I just don't know if he loves my mother or himself. Actually, I think I saw him when I was little. I vaguely saw him a few times at the intersection on my way home. I don't know if it was just my imagination."

Ji Hancheng looked at her with affection, "Maybe it's not your imagination. Alright, stop thinking about it. Everything has been clarified. Now, Mrs. Ji, can you prepare to be my bride? I don't want my bride to look so gloomy."

He hoped that she would marry him without any worries or burdens, only with joy and happiness.

"sure."

The second Sunday.

A limited-edition custom-made wedding dress shop in Beijing.

Two women kept pacing in front of the bridesmaid dresses, while three men sat lazily on the sofa drinking coffee served by a waiter. Naturally, the hospitality in such a high-end place is different.

The service attitude will naturally be different as well.

The designer walked over to the client waiting area and politely said, "Mr. Ji, your three outfits are over here. Would you like to try them on now or wait for your wife to come out?"

Ji Hancheng glanced in the direction of the fitting room, then looked away and replied calmly, "Wait a moment."

That meant waiting for Mrs. Ji to come out before trying on the clothes. The designer understood, said nothing more, and silently retreated to the door of the fitting room, waiting for Mrs. Ji to come out after putting on the clothes so that she could see if there was anything that needed to be changed.

The waiter walked up to Han Guoguo and Su Xue, who were happily looking at the bridesmaid dresses. They looked at this one and that one, thinking they were all pretty, but were hesitant to make a decision.

The waiter explained, "Ladies, these are all one-of-a-kind pieces. They were designed by our head designer according to Mr. Ji's requirements, so there's no chance of wearing the same thing as someone else. If you like any of them or feel that you need any alterations, please let me know, and we'll write it down and make the necessary changes."

Han Guoguo picked up a champagne-colored bridesmaid dress and nudged Su Xue, who was still looking at clothes, saying, "Xiao Xue, let's wear this color, not white."

Su Xue asked, puzzled, "Why?"

Han Guoguo said, "Are you stupid? On April 18th, we'll be bridesmaids, not brides. We definitely need to wear different colors to complement the bride. I'm afraid I'll look too good and overshadow the bride. You should exercise less at night lately. I think Lu Jinnan has exhausted your brain. You've become stupid from all the exercise."

Su Xue suddenly slapped Han Guoguo, "Don't I have any dignity? Even if what you said is half true, can't you at least hide it? Where's your manners?"

Waitress: "............." What did I just hear? She was only there to introduce bridesmaid dresses, not to listen to other people's nightlife.

I also blame myself for being a girl who understands things instantly.

Han Guoguo was laughing heartily. What was supposed to be a romantic wedding dress selection had been turned into a completely different atmosphere by these two.

Ji Hancheng sat on the sofa waiting, watching Han Guoguo laugh incessantly. He turned to Han Yue, who was dressed in sportswear, and suggested, "Can't you control your ancestor?"

Han Yue retorted sarcastically, "You're having a wedding, and I haven't even asked you for your appearance fee to create a festive atmosphere yet."

Ji Hancheng: I really thank him for not mentioning the funeral.

This is the first time I've ever heard of charging for a smile. What kind of logic is that?

Ji Hancheng's face turned as black as ink. Meeting this guy was bad luck, so he didn't bother with him and simply got up and stood in front of the changing room.

Lu Jinnan suppressed a laugh and sat down next to Han Yue, raising one hand to put his arm around Han Yue's shoulder. After being glanced at by Han Yue, he trembled and lowered his arm, grinning as he said, "I've noticed that you've become bolder since you started dating."

Han Yue casually placed his arms out over the back of the sofa, teasingly saying, "You could have the surname Cat."

Lu Jinnan: "?"

Does that mean he's timid?

The fitting room door was pushed open, and the head designer and a sales assistant who came out helped Tang Junyao out.

She wore a white wedding dress, designed with luxury as its main theme.

The dress features a strapless design, but due to the groom's possessiveness, he specifically asked the designer to add a sheer tulle around the neck, creating a subtle, partially concealed effect while still covering the skin that should have been exposed.

The dress features two shoulder straps made of gauze, and the skirt is layered on both sides, each layer embroidered with rhinestones. All the flowers on the dress are embroidered with diamonds, making it luxurious, elegant, and unique. It blends gentleness and brilliance into one, exuding a luxurious yet graceful aura.

To enhance the effect, the makeup artist gave Tang Junyao a bridal look, with her slightly curled hair loose and a few strands deliberately placed on either side of her chest. Upon closer inspection, the transparent veil on her head was embroidered with rhinestones.

Ji Hancheng stood rooted to the spot, completely stunned. When the designer showed him the wedding dress, he thought it was perfect for Yao Yao.

He couldn't help but walk over, reluctant to touch her, afraid of ruining this beautiful moment. "Wife, you look so beautiful."

Tang Junyao smiled gently, and warm light shone into Ji Hancheng's chest.

The designer began introducing the wedding dress, "Mrs. Ji, take a look in the mirror. If there's anything you're not satisfied with, I can make some alterations. Please feel free to let me know if you have any requests."

Tang Junyao glanced at herself and Ji Hancheng in the mirror, along with Lu Jinnan who had intruded into the frame. But the next second, Ji Hancheng pushed her aside in disgust, finding her an eyesore no matter how you looked at her.

Caught off guard by the sudden shove, Lu Jinnan cursed, "Damn it."

In an instant, only she and Ji Hancheng remained in the mirror. Ji Hancheng's clothes hadn't changed much. Having gotten used to seeing him in a suit and tie, the groom's attire this time was also a black suit, but the body of the suit could be vaguely seen to be inlaid with gold thread, which could be seen to shine under the lights.

Low-key yet refined.

Tang Junyao looked at them, so well-matched, in the mirror. "Do we look good?"

"It's beautiful."

Designer: I was suddenly bombarded with a dose of Ji Ye's PDA.

Tang Junyao also thought it looked great, and felt a little uncomfortable. She gave the designer her opinion, "Hello, could you please remove this sheer fabric above my chest? It would look cleaner that way."

The designer looked up at Ji Hancheng and said somewhat awkwardly, "Well, why don't you discuss it with Mr. Ji?"

The designer originally didn't include the tulle; it was Mr. Ji who added it because he was worried that other people would see his wife's chest. Now that Mrs. Ji wants to remove it, it's clear that it wasn't discussed beforehand, and she doesn't dare to agree to remove it so easily.

Tang Junyao seemed to have understood the underlying meaning and looked up at Ji Hancheng.

He remained silent for a few minutes, then relented, "Do as Mrs. Ji requests."

The designer quickly replied, "Okay."

Han Guoguo and Su Xue were already dressed in champagne-colored bridesmaid dresses. They stood side by side, holding hands, and sighed.

Han Guoguo realized that her thoughts seemed superfluous. "Xiaoxue, I feel like even if we wear white dresses, we can't outshine Yaoyao's aura. What she's wearing isn't a wedding dress, it looks like she's walking RMB."

Su Xue nodded in agreement. Why do people seem to like diamonds so much lately? Well, she thinks she likes them too. She was mesmerized by Xi Xi's hanging chair, and she still is now. "Actually, it really does seem to be beautiful. Things made with money can't be ugly, right? You think so?"

Han Guoguo affirmed, "Judging from your incoherent speech, it's definitely true. The designer has some skills. Why don't we exchange the designer's contact information just in case? Never mind, you'll need it for Qixi Festival."

Su Xue: "Why are you keeping it so early? You don't even have a boyfriend yet. It's just collecting dust and taking up memory. I'll keep it. You can ask me for it when you find a boyfriend."

Han Guoguo: "Okay, I'll save some memory."