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

The person in bed slowly woke up, squinting their eyes, trying to see a ray of sunlight through the curtains, but the sunlight was too bright and they couldn't see anything.

She's off today. She's been especially sleepy since becoming pregnant, and even though she used to be an early riser, she's started to feel lazy.

I habitually reach to the left and grope around haphazardly; it feels cool.

Ji Hancheng and her son were no longer beside her, and the bedside had cooled down. She reached under her pillow again, unlocked her phone, and glanced at the time.

The first thing I saw was five unread messages.

It was sent by Su Xue at 10 a.m.: I can't visit you for the next couple of days because my mother-in-law invited my parents to stay at the Lu family's house.

Next, the second point: Luckily, I bought plane tickets and booked hotels for my brother, otherwise he would have been too pitiful all by himself. He definitely wouldn't have wanted to come and stay at the Lu family's house.

Thirdly, I think my brother needs a girlfriend, he really needs one, and I hope my plan will succeed.

Article 4: Did you see that? I saw Guoguo's photo. She's already abroad. I'm so envious.

Article 5: I'm telling you, we need to make up for it after we unload the cargo. Do you think I should go and see if my brother is playing with Guoguo?

Xiaoxue said Han Guoguo's flight was at 6 o'clock, so she should have arrived abroad by now. I replied: Sister, stop acting like a matchmaker. You've already set the stage. Whether it works out or not is up to you.

After thinking for a moment, Tang Junyao sent another message: "The matchmaker has signed the agreement, but the development depends on the individual. Take a break, Matchmaker Su."

Su Xue didn't reply to my message; she must be busy.

She put down her phone, slowly sat up, pulled the blanket up a little tighter, and the door opened. Little Youzi came in on her short legs. "Mommy, Daddy's gone."

"Okay, Mom knows. Have you had breakfast or lunch?" Aunt Ji came in as soon as she finished speaking.

"Young Madam, the young master has gone abroad and deliberately didn't wake you up, just so as not to disturb your sleep."

Sister-in-law Ji explained on Ji Hancheng's behalf.

Tang Junyao scratched her neck, realizing she'd forgotten. "I know he told me last night, but I was a little confused when I woke up."

You bet I've gotten so used to him being around lately that if he's suddenly not around, I instinctively look for him. I'd completely forgotten about what he said last night about going abroad.

The man successfully placed himself into the depths of her subconscious mind.

Aunt Ji smiled, happy for the couple. "That's because the young mistress is used to the young master being around. I'll go make you lunch. Lele, go downstairs with Aunt Ji. Mom needs to wash up."

"I want Mommy." Little Yuzu refused and climbed onto the bed quickly.

Tang Junyao patted her son's head and gave Aunt Ji a reassuring look, "It's alright, let him stay here. I'm still in my early stages and can keep an eye on him."

Aunt Ji made a face at Xiaoyouzi and then went downstairs.

A text message arrived with a ringing sound. It was from Ji Hancheng: "Wife, are you awake? I'm already abroad."

Immediately after reading this message, a photo was sent over.

"Holy crap!" Tang Junyao couldn't help but swear. What she saw was a picture of Su Yu and Guo Guo waiting at a place where bracelets were made.

In the photo, Han Guoguo is smiling happily, like the warm winter sun that can melt away all the ice.

Su Yu stood to the side, one hand in her pocket, the other seemingly outstretched, as if protecting Han Guoguo from being bumped by the crowd.

Tang Junyao: What's going on? The two of them are together. They wouldn't go shopping together if they weren't. Although Xiaoxue tricked her brother into going, this is still going too fast.

After pausing for several seconds, she replied: Are you over there too? Did you say hello?

Ji Hancheng: I happened to be passing by, and the place where we were supposed to sign the contract was right across from theirs. I saw them as soon as I came out. Su Xue did a good job connecting us.

You could feel the man's happiness even through the screen. Apart from Su Yu's parents and Su Xue, Ji Hancheng was probably the one who most wanted Su Yu to find a partner.

Tang Junyao naturally knew why.

Tang Junyao was thinking about whether to share the photos with Su Xue, but after careful consideration, she gave up the idea. What if they didn't have anything going on and just happened to meet and stroll around together? If Su Xue found out, the Su family might find out, and if the Su family found out, the Lu family might find out, and if the Lu family found out, it might become a marriage between the Su and Han families.

Lu Jinnan's mother's secrecy was truly worrying, so after thinking it over, I decided against it.

In the end, Tang Junyao decided to enjoy the gossip alone and not share it, lest rumors spread that Su Yu and Guoguo were getting married on the spot.

"Mommy, food!" Little Yuzu called out to her mother, who was lost in thought.

Her son's shout brought her back to her senses. "Okay, Mom will wash up and we'll go downstairs together. You can't go downstairs alone while you're on the bed."

Little Yuzu responded softly, "Mm."

In the distance, the male and female protagonists in the photo are still strolling through the bustling streets of country A. The woman walks ahead, looking around at the stalls, asking about the prices of this one and that one, seemingly interested in everything.

Indeed, Han Guoguo liked this dazzling street scene. It was full of ethnic minority atmosphere, antique charm, and felt that every item had a unique flavor, and every little object had a story to tell.

Su Yu, with his hands in his pockets, was also intrigued by the people in front of him and couldn't help but pick up some novel gadgets to look at. It seemed like buying them would be a good idea.

Half an hour ago.

As he hung up the phone and was about to go upstairs, Han Guoguo was swinging her bucket bag and getting ready to leave. Su Yu immediately realized that this young lady had a terrible sense of direction.

Looking around, it seemed there was no one following them. It was probably because the people Han's mother had assigned to Han Guoguo had rather ordinary faces, and it wasn't immediately obvious that they were plainclothes bodyguards. After all, no one had "I am a Han family bodyguard" written on their forehead.

Su Yu doesn't have X-ray vision to see what the people around him do for a living.

Driven by his inner thoughts, and considering he was still Su Xue's friend, he couldn't just leave her abroad, so he blurted out, "Let's go together."

Although Han Guoguo was so surprised when she heard Su Yu say that her mouth could fit an egg, she was happy to go shopping with someone, so she readily agreed.

Suspicion is one thing, agreement is another; these are not contradictory.

Then Su Yu followed Han Guoguo to this bustling street and wandered around for about half an hour. He was wearing a flower wreath on his wrist. According to Han Guoguo, since they were already there, they should experience the local customs and traditions.

The sight of them wearing flower wreaths was spotted by Ji Hancheng as he came out of the teahouse. He casually snapped a photo. Xu Mingkai tried to call out to them, but Ji Hancheng gave him a cold glare, and Xu Mingkai swallowed his words.

Ji Hancheng is now hoping that Su Yu will get married on the spot, so he can give him a gift of money. If this doesn't work out, he can make Xu Mingkai stay single for life.

In order not to hinder their natural development, Ji Hancheng did not send the photos to Han Yue, but instead sent him a message out of the blue.

Han Guoguo liked everything she saw and wanted to take them all home. Right now, she was holding a sugar figurine, a lifelike rabbit, and she turned around, smiling brightly. Her curved eyebrows and eyes showed genuine happiness from the bottom of her heart. "Do you want some? It's on me. It looks really good."

Su Yu took a step forward, stood in front of her, glanced at the pretty sugar figurine in her hand—it did look very much like it—and said, "I won't eat it."

Han Guoguo didn't force him to eat it. If he said he didn't want it, it probably meant he didn't like it. She didn't force him. She just frowned slightly, her delicate face, lightly made up, was tightly furrowed, and her face was full of regret. "It's just so pretty, I'm a little reluctant to eat it, but if I don't eat it, it will melt."

I'm so conflicted.

Su Yu: How am I supposed to answer that question? I don't carry a refrigerator with me, and besides, this sugar figurine isn't for display.

The auntie selling the goods smiled as she watched the two. Having been at her stall for a long time, she had seen many couples pass by. Thinking they were a couple, she kindly reminded them, "Young lady, only when you eat it can it truly sweeten your heart. I always wish the couples who have bought sugar figurines from me a long and happy life together. Why don't you and your boyfriend eat it together?"

"May you grow old together in sweet happiness."

Han Guoguo: "............."

Su Yu: "................."

The auntie selling candy was quite old. She looked at Han Guoguo with expectant eyes, as if she couldn't wait to witness a love story, implying, "Eat up, eat up."

Su Yu didn't interrupt the old man's plan, but simply coughed and said, "Thank you, you can eat now, let's go."

In the end, they didn't eat in front of the old man because it wasn't appropriate. After they left, the old man sighed, "They were a perfect match. One was lively, and the other was reserved. Marriage needs to complement each other. What a wonderful couple they were."

Han Guoguo thought Su Yu was bothered by the old woman's words, so she licked the sugar figurine in front of her and explained, "Don't mind her. The old woman is old and didn't see clearly. What she said doesn't mean you won't be able to find a girlfriend in the future. Don't worry. If you really can't find one, I'll introduce you to someone. After all, we're my friends. For Xiaoxue's sake, I can't let you stay single forever. Don't you think I'm pretty suitable to be your buddy?"

Looking at her sincere smile, Su Yu really didn't know how to respond. Women are women, how can they be like brothers? He'd heard of brother and sister before, but in the end, he politely said, "Thank you, let's take a look ahead."

He still didn't reveal his true thoughts, but simply changed the subject in the most polite way.

It's quite frustrating; perhaps this young lady started out as just friends with her ex-boyfriend.

The starting price now is just for guys.

Han Guoguo also felt it was better not to waste time, since time was limited. She hopped forward, muttering to herself, "This sugar figurine is quite delicious, it would be a shame if you didn't try it."

Su Yu didn't respond to that. He didn't really like sweets anyway, but he might try buying some if they were savory.

The bodyguards, mingling in the crowd and filled with doubt, followed quietly behind. Finally, one bodyguard couldn't help but ask another, "Are you really sure you don't want to tell Sister Lu about her relationship with Brother Yue?"

The other bodyguard replied confidently, "No need."

"What if something happens to them? Should we stop them or not?"

"?..............Probably not."

"Aren't they living in the same villa, on the same floor? Even if we book a room on the same floor, what if Miss Su goes to Young Master Su's room?"

"What are you thinking? Is Miss Lu that kind of person? Don't worry about things unnecessarily. Don't report us to anyone. We are all the people that Sister Lu trusts the most. You should know what Sister Lu and Brother Yue are most afraid of, and what Miss Lu's minefield is. Just follow along."

"You said it yourself, so if Yue-ge gets angry later, you'll be the one to take the fall."

"I'll take it, stop talking nonsense."