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

Two hours later.

Lan Yunxi took Han Yue to the most bustling late-night food area in Lan City, a shop located on the beach.

The store isn't big, but there are many cars parked in front, all kinds of brands, which shows how popular it is.

Han Yue glanced into the distance, found a parking space, parked, turned off the engine, and looked at the shop in front of him. "Here?"

"Yes, it's really delicious, all seafood, very fresh."

As Lan Yunxi spoke, all she could think about was the late-night snack Tong Xuxu had brought back for her last time. She was so well protected that she rarely went out to these places at night. Her brother was too busy, and she was very obedient and didn't let him bring her.

Han Yue had good observation skills. He could tell that the little girl had never been here alone before. He got out of the car, walked to the passenger side, opened the door, and led her inside.

Stepping into the shop, it was already filled with men and women of all ages. This didn't bother Han Yue, as he used to frequent such places for late-night snacks. However, it was a bit too mixed for the young girls.

"Would you like it packed to go?"

"Isn't it safe?" Lan Yunxi seemed to understand Han Yue's concerns.

Meeting the girl's clear, watery eyes, he felt too embarrassed to refuse, so he simply put his arm around her waist instead of holding her hand, and Lan Yunxi leaned against his chest. "Whatever you want."

"Then I'll go ask if there are any private rooms available. If there are, we'll eat here; if not, we'll get takeout and eat somewhere quiet, okay?"

Lan Yunxi came up with a compromise; she understood his concerns.

But things are always so lucky. When they went to the front desk to inquire, there really was a private room available. Han Yue was afraid that Lan Yunxi would be rubbed against by the people next to her, so he held her very tightly and only let go when they entered the private room.

Close the door, pull out a chair for her, and let her sit down.

A minute later, the waiter came in and, seeing the handsome man and beautiful woman, couldn't help but praise them, "You are the most attractive customers I have ever served while working here."

The speaker was a young girl. She praised them verbally, but her eyes betrayed her true intentions. She didn't flirt with them at all, nor did she glance at Han Yue. Instead, she looked at Lan Yunxi and praised her.

Lan Yunxi quite liked this and politely thanked her, "Thank you. This is my first time here. Could you recommend the best dish here?"

Her voice was gentle, soft, and sweet.

The waiter recommended several particularly delicious seafood platters to Lan Yunxi, explaining that they were all freshly caught that day, and then tactfully withdrew.

Han Yue thought it was a bit too much. In the capital, if this happened, there would always be women who would come up and chat you up. Whether you were with a female companion or single, as long as there was an opportunity, many women would be afraid of missing it and would flirt with you. It was quite a good thing.

The dishes arrived shortly afterward. Han Yue picked up the gloves from the table and began to slowly peel the shellfish, reminding them, "Pour some vinegar."

The table was full of seafood, something he only ate occasionally; he was genuinely worried the little girl would get an upset stomach.

Halfway through the meal, Lan Yunxi's phone rang. It was Lan Yunchen calling. She thought it was her brother waiting for her to come home. She felt a little embarrassed, as she had indeed indulged herself today. Since she didn't know when Han Yue would be back, she wanted to stay a little longer.

Even one more minute or one more second would be good.

He put down his chopsticks and answered the phone, "Brother, I'm having a late-night snack at the beach. I'll be back soon."

Before Lan Yunchen could speak, Lan Yunxi offered an explanation.

Lan Yunchen didn't blame her. Instead, he made thoughtful arrangements: "I have a private room at the Lan City Hotel. You can sleep there tonight. You won't have to travel back and forth. We're going out to play again tomorrow, right?"

"Really? I really don't need to come back?"

Lan Yunxi couldn't contain her joy; her voice was filled with delight. Lan Yunchen, listening to the phone call, could feel his sister's happiness. It's true what they say, once a sister grows up, she can't stay at home.

Lan Yunchen said helplessly, "Okay, be careful and go back to the hotel early."

Lan Yunxi was still very happy after hanging up the phone. She picked up her chopsticks and said to Han Yue, who was peeling shellfish across from her, "Brother Yue, my brother said I can stay at a hotel tonight and don't have to go home."

Han Yue was surprised, but he was also happy. He hadn't expected them to trust him so much. He believed that Lan Yunchen knew he had spent the day at the hotel with the young girl.

She curled her lips into a smile. "I heard you. Hurry up and eat, it won't taste good if it gets cold."

"You can eat some too, I can peel them myself."

"I'll peel this first before I eat it."

"Oh, I'm so happy." Lan Yunxi's emotions were never hidden; whether she was happy or unhappy, it would show on her face, and you could tell at a glance.

Actually, it was Shen Muyun and Lan Chumu who asked Lan Yunchen to make this call. The couple felt that it wasn't easy for the two kids to be in a relationship. They would send him home at night and pick him up during the day. Plus, Han Yue was a sensible kid who wouldn't do anything reckless, so they were quite at ease.

The hotel was their own property, and after discussing it, the couple had Lan Yunchen make this call, saying that Han Yue might be going back the day after tomorrow, and since it was already so late, they didn't want to bother the two young people.

It was already past midnight when Han Yue finished his late-night snack and drove back to the Blue City Hotel.

Han Yue held her hand and escorted her back to Lan Yunchen's room. When they reached the door, she was still reluctant to part, as if she were saying goodbye to the Weaver Girl. Han Yue knew his place and wanted to stay with her, but the Lan family had already been very considerate by not letting Lan Yunxi go home. It would be unreasonable to stay together with her again at night.

He figured it would be proper to do this after they got engaged. He reached out and patted her head. "Go on, come find me tomorrow morning. It's already past midnight, too late."

"Okay." Lan Yunxi tiptoed and pecked Han Yue's lips. Just as she was about to let go, Han Yue grabbed the back of her head and gave her a deep French kiss.

After the kiss, she smiled slightly and said, "Xiao Xi, let's go in, it's a give-and-take."

Lan Yunxi blushed as he entered the room. He stood at the door for several minutes, and only after seeing that the girl did not come out again did he turn around and go to his own room.

In a room at the Lan family manor, Lan Yunchen glanced at the surveillance camera in the corridor and curled his lips before exiting the surveillance video homepage.

Beaches in country A.

They were all night owls, with exotic flair, showcasing a different kind of nightlife, completely different from the nightlife in the capital.

A giant speaker sits on the beach, and someone is singing into a microphone while others dance energetically in a DJ-style style, a great way to release the day's worries.

In the past, whenever Han Guoguo was troubled or in a bad mood, she would hide in her room or dance in the dance studio until she was exhausted, releasing all the negative emotions inside her body before stopping her dance steps.

At this moment, she was sitting happily on the beach with her legs curled up, without any worries. If there was any worry, it was that she was struggling with whether to participate or not.

After Su Yu returned, he went back to his room. He should have been asleep by now, since it was already past midnight. It's normal that a refined young master like him wouldn't like these kinds of entertainment activities.

While Han Guoguo was lost in thought, a handsome blue-eyed boy walked up to her, politely extending his hand in invitation, and said in fluent English, "Beautiful lady, you are very pretty. Do you speak English?"

Han Guoguo replied in English, "Of course."

Foreigners are generally more extroverted and direct; they say what they like and don't hide their introverted thoughts too much. This boy is like that.

He blinked his deep blue eyes, smiled at Han Guoguo, and asked, "May I ask you to dance?"

Han Guoguo stood up. Out of politeness, she couldn't be impolite. The other person was very polite and gentlemanly. "But this is an impromptu dance, not a duet."

The foreign boy nodded, indicating he understood. He walked over and said something to a woman, who then squatted down, changed the song, and excitedly announced to everyone, "Now we're starting a new high point: a dance battle!"

Judging from the atmosphere at the scene, everyone liked the vibe and the exciting moments, which further suggests that they were frequent enthusiasts before.

The atmosphere had gotten this far, and Han Guoguo felt too embarrassed to refuse. Besides, it was just dancing, nothing more.

The music starts, a DJ set, the really high-energy kind.

The entire beach felt like stepping into another world, a world of pure joy.

The main theme is pure exhilaration; it's like every cell in your body is bursting with energy.

Han Guoguo was dressed conservatively today, wearing ripped jeans and a t-shirt. But as soon as the music started, her body came alive, a smile spreading across her face as she danced to the music.

The foreign boys kept a polite distance from Han Guoguo throughout the dance, which made Han Guoguo feel very comfortable.

The villa's balcony offers a wide view, and its high price is justified. With just a slight glance outwards, one can see the entire beach. As the breeze wafts, the woman's collarbone-length hair sways freely with her ever-changing dance moves, and her smile is captivating and alluring, drawing people closer.

It was a natural laugh, a genuine joy. From his perspective, many of the boys sitting nearby had their eyes fixed on the woman, like a lamb being stared at by a wolf.

Without a second's hesitation, he stubbed out his cigarette. His emotions were unreadable behind his glasses, but his face showed a hint of anxiety, which he probably didn't even realize himself.

He hurried down the stairs and strode towards the beach.

Han Guoguo, who was dancing enthusiastically, was suddenly grabbed on the shoulder by a large hand. She stopped dancing, still smiling, and looked up to see Su Yu. She was puzzled. Wasn't it already past midnight? Why wasn't he asleep?

She looked up at him, not noticing his hand, momentarily forgetting, "You weren't sleeping? You like to dance too?"

Han Guoguo enthusiastically invited, "Come join us! It's so much fun, it's amazing!"

"No, it's past midnight, I can go to sleep."

Su Yu didn't even know how he said those words, and after saying them, he felt as if he was unqualified.

Because of their intimate actions, many boys who had been about to approach them fell silent, mistakenly assuming they were a couple.

Han Guoguo glanced at the watch her mother had brought back from her last business trip. It was quite late. "So you didn't go to sleep? You came to ask me to go back to sleep?"

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

"Xiaoxue asked me to take care of you outside. Aren't you Xiaoxue's friend?" Su Yu brought up his sister.

Yes, that's true, but Han Guoguo always felt something was off. Staying up until the early hours to watch over her, was she being too overprotective?

Having watched too many idol dramas, Han Guoguo had a momentary lapse of judgment, but quickly dismissed it. She was stunned for a moment, then shook her head. Looking at the young master's worried eyes, she still felt something was off. Finally, she simply said, "Alright, let's go."

Then he waved to the others and said goodbye.