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

Emperor Hotel.

The largest private room in the hotel was booked by the Lu family. In reality, Han Yue and Ji Hancheng gave it to them for free, without charging any fees.

Not long after Lu Jinnan and Su Xue set their wedding date, Ji Hancheng and Han Yue specifically instructed the manager not to rent out this private room in July.

A huge stage was set up with a grand hall, and a scene exactly like that of ancient times was constructed. The words "A Match Made in Heaven" were written on the ceiling.

The formalities of marriage, including the three letters of introduction, the six rites, the eight-bearer sedan chair, and the proper betrothal, were all arranged.

One hour later.

The loud noise at the entrance interrupted the conversation of all the seated guests.

The bride, with her red veil covering her face, walked slowly, as if her steps were set to slow speed. She held a red ribbon in one hand, while Lu Jinnan held the other end. They walked from one end of the stage to the high platform.

There were no more Imperial Guards around him; only Lan Yunxi, Han Guoguo, Yan Feifei, and a secretary from the Ji family made up two people on each side.

Han Guoguo had a very important task, so she carefully supported Su Xue, afraid that Su Xue might fall because she couldn't see her face while covered by the red veil. She was a hundred times more nervous than if she were going to the battlefield.

Lan Yunxi followed behind, responsible for the skirt. The skirt was very long and large, covering half of the stage.

The bride has come on stage, and the role of the Imperial Guards is over.

Ji Hancheng had already changed his clothes. He and Han Yue were dressed in suits and ties, and Yan Zhun, who was dressed in casual clothes, were walking towards the bride's table.

He naturally pulled out a stool, sat down next to Tang Junyao, and asked gently, "Are you tired?"

Tang Junyao thought of the photos she had just taken, put her hand on her stomach, and said softly, "I've never been in a sedan chair before, what's so tiring about it? The best man's outfit you wore was quite handsome, you had a bit of a leader's aura about you."

Like the leader.

Ji Hancheng squeezed her hand. "Do you mean the head of the Eastern Depot?"

Tang Junyao laughed as she spoke, her voice tinged with amusement, "It seems so, hahaha, don't be angry, I'm just kidding, I want to eat that fish."

Seeing the man's dark expression, Tang Junyao changed the subject.

Ji Hancheng sighed and reluctantly conceded, "If you like it, I'll wear it for you tonight when we get back."

"No need, I've already taken a picture for you. I'll show it to you when we get back." Tang Junyao guessed that Ji Hancheng definitely hadn't looked in a mirror after getting dressed.

If my wife is happy, what's there to be afraid of? I've already dressed in women's clothing, what's one more Imperial Guard uniform? "Okay."

The group sat at the bride's table. Although Tang Junyao wasn't a bridesmaid, Su Xue had strictly insisted that she sit there, and given that Su Xue was the most important person today, she readily agreed.

The Lan family, the Han family, the Ji family, and the Yan family made up a table.

Apart from Yan Feifei and Yan Zhun, the Yan family sent Yan's father and Yan's eldest daughter Yan Na to attend the wedding banquet today.

Sitting opposite Lan Yunchen were Han's mother and Yan's eldest daughter. He glanced at them out of the corner of his eye and noticed that the two looked somewhat alike. Not to mention their temperament, their clothes were very similar; both were suits, and both were casual.

The woman noticed Lan Yunchen looking at her, raised her beautiful eyes to meet his gaze without flinching, and a beautiful smile curved her lips. After a brief eye contact, she lowered her gaze again to eat.

Lan Yunchen also looked away.

Shen Muyun happened to see them making eye contact, and felt that something was wrong, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.

While she was lost in thought, Han's father's voice came from the dining table, "The Lu family is quite the troublemaker. The wedding was quite unique. From now on, we'll focus on Xixi. Whatever Xixi wants to have, we'll have it, right, Sister Lu?"

Han's mother replied casually, guessing that Han's father was about to start showing off again, "Hmm."

The emcee picked up the microphone and began hosting the wedding. After saying a few common blessings, he started arranging the ceremony for the parents to pay respects to their elders. Both sets of parents sat on the stage, and the Su and Lu couples were dressed in traditional Chinese clothing.

The bride and groom were bowing to heaven and earth, while people below the stage clapped and offered their blessings, and some were taking photos. Su Xue and Lu Jinnan were definitely going to be on today's headlines.

You don't need to spend money to buy traffic.

It's definitely number one on the trending topics list.

Yan's father, sitting next to Han's father, naturally heard what he said. "Your Han son has a daughter-in-law? When did this happen? I was planning to have your son talk to our Nana."

After the stern father finished speaking, he looked regretful. His daughter was already 28 years old, and there was hardly a man around her. She was either at the company or flying around every day.

He's busier than the president; he has to make an appointment in advance to see his daughter.

Even if you make a special appointment, you might not be able to see them.

Mr. Han began to feel smug, but he didn't introduce the Lan family, still maintaining his sense of propriety, knowing that the Lan family preferred to keep a low profile. "Then you're too late, my son is already engaged."

got engaged?

How come I've never heard of it?

The sudden news surprised and puzzled the father even more. "You're being immoral! Your son got engaged and you didn't even invite me. I was still thinking about your Han boy, and you didn't even send an invitation."

Han's mother didn't say a word throughout, too lazy to participate in this boasting.

Yan Na, dressed in a light pink suit, ate quietly and calmly, seemingly oblivious to her father's words, as if the person they were talking about had nothing to do with her.

Lan Yunchen glanced at his composed demeanor, smiled, and picked up his chopsticks to continue eating.

Mr. Han's mouth stretched from ear to ear. "I didn't hold a banquet for my son's engagement, why would I call you? Don't worry, you'll definitely give me a gift when he gets married."

The strict father expressed his regret, saying that he would go back and tell his wife today that his hopes had been dashed. Han Xiaozi was already engaged, and today was an auspicious day with many people holding weddings. The strict mother had gone to her good friend's wedding.

Disappointed, the stern father turned around and saw the calm and handsome Lan Yunchen. He stared at him for a few seconds before quickly looking away.

The strict father's desire for Han Yue stemmed from the fact that both sets of parents knew each other well, but the man in front of him was a stranger. He couldn't just pick someone off the street to settle down with because his daughter was getting older.

Seeing that his daughter had no interest in such matters, the strict father sighed inwardly, realizing that he was more anxious than the emperor.

After Su Xue and Lu Jinnan finished their wedding ceremony, they stepped down from the stage and took their seats. Lu's father casually said a few cheerful words on stage, telling everyone to eat and drink well and have a good time.

Tang Junyao leaned closer to Ji Hancheng and asked, "Who are those girls at Auntie's table?" She hadn't seen them before, but they were quite pretty, had a good temperament, and a certain presence.

Following Tang Junyao's gaze, Ji Hancheng smiled faintly and said, "Tomboy."

"Huh? What do you mean?"

Ji Hancheng explained unhurriedly, while continuing to help pick up food for her. "She is the eldest daughter of the Yan family. She has a strong personality, just like a boy. She never asks others to do anything she can handle herself. She is quite similar to Han Yue's mother. She is considered a strong woman in the capital. There are very few collaborations that she cannot negotiate."

"That's amazing?" Tang Junyao's gaze was still fixed on Yan Na in the distance, filled with admiration.

"Yeah, most boys are afraid of her strong personality, which is why she's still single. She's the oldest in her family, and the Yan family is really worried. Their original target was Han Yue, but now their hopes have been dashed."

Ji Hancheng spoke to Tang Junyao without reservation, sharing everything he knew.

Tang Junyao was a little puzzled, "Doesn't the Yan family have boys? Why do they need girls to run sales and expand the market?"

"Look at Yan Zhun, do you think he can handle business? If he took over Yan's Group, he could raze it to the ground in less than a month."

Ji Hancheng made no attempt to hide his contempt for Yan Zhun's professional abilities; it was blatant.

After listening to Ji Hancheng finish speaking.

Tang Junyao looked up at Yan Zhun, who was playing around with Han Guoguo, and then looked further into the distance at the Miss Yan that Ji Hancheng had mentioned. It seemed to make sense.

She didn't know if Miss Yan was working so hard because she loved her job or because Yan Zhun was so focused on studying medicine that she had to take on such a heavy responsibility. If it was the latter, then Miss Yan was also suffering. At the same time, Tang Junyao admired her very much.

Sitting at the negotiating table, there is no distinction between men and women, only interests. No one will be willing to give you any advantage just because you are a girl.

Su Xue's neck ached from exhaustion. The headdress was too heavy; it was made of gold, jewels, and gold hairpins. "I'm so tired! Oh my god, I've finally gotten married."

Lu Jinnan suggested, "Honey, why don't we take this crown off first? It's quite heavy."

"No, it's not good luck to take her off before she's been brought to the bridal chamber."

Su Xue refused.

Upon hearing this, everyone at the table laughed. Ji Hancheng smiled and said, "Why don't you go to the cave first, and then come out to eat?"

Su Xue said she could still tolerate it, "Then forget it, we're already in the bridal chamber, who's going to come out to eat? Let's eat first."

Tang Junyao smiled and shook her head, at a loss for words with her best friend. Normally, after the wedding ceremony, they would go straight to the bridal chamber, but Su Xue changed the process to sitting down for a meal and then toasting, emphasizing spontaneity and improvisation.

After the banquet, Ji Hancheng and the others went to the Lu family home and escorted Lu Jinnan and Su Xue to their bridal chamber. Their mission for the day was successfully completed, and they all went home to their respective families.

A presidential suite at the Emperor Hotel.

A woman sat on the sofa, while a man casually drank from his wine glass, showing no intention of speaking.

The woman also picked up the red wine on the coffee table, crossed her legs, and her nails were painted bright red. She was equally calm. She was here to negotiate. A month ago, she negotiated with the man in front of her, but he said he would think about it and then never replied.

Until yesterday, the man messaged her again, saying that they could meet and talk, and that he would consider it.

The woman had changed her clothes; she was now wearing a coffee-colored silk dress that reached her knees, over which she wore a thin black blazer. She had a tassel earring on one ear and wore eight-centimeter high heels. Her wavy hair cascaded over her shoulders. She took a sip of red wine, and her lips, painted with lipstick, parted to ask, "What's your relationship with Lu Jinnan?"

Lan Yunchen took a sip of red wine, held it in his mouth, swallowed, crossed his legs, leaned back on the sofa, swirled the wine in his hand, and simply replied, "Friend."

The woman remembered that Lu Jinnan didn't have a friend with this name; the people he was most often seen with were Han Yue and Ji Hancheng. "A client?"

Lan Yunchen did not continue to answer. "The cooperation agreement stipulates that I cannot have friends in the capital, so there may be no need to discuss our cooperation. I have quite a wide circle of friends."

"I just don't want to cause a delayed reaction, I hope you understand."

Seeing that Lan Yunchen was annoyed by the question, the woman stopped pressing the issue.

As she spoke, the woman placed an agreement on the table. On the pure white A4 sheet, several bright words were written in bold: Cooperation Agreement, Rental of Partial Portrait Rights.

Renting out a portion of portrait rights?

Lan Yunchen picked up one of the agreements with great interest, looked at the seven characters for a while, put his wine glass on the coffee table, and carefully examined it. At the top of his head were the names of Party A and Party B.

The scope of the collaboration involves renting the portrait of Party B to address Party A's pressure to get married.

The following content pertains to an agreement between the two parties, which excludes any discussion of feelings; it's purely a business arrangement involving the rental of photos.

There are also many other miscellaneous terms and conditions, all clearly priced and detailed, specifying the cost per rental and the cost for any inconvenience caused to the other party.

There were two full pages of paper, and there were no loopholes in the terms. Lan Yunchen read them carefully, taking about five minutes.

Seeing how carefully Lan Yunchen was looking, Yan Na flicked her hair and said, "We can discuss the price further. If you think it's too low, we can renegotiate."

"Feel free to make any requests, and I'll try my best to fulfill them." Asking for an exorbitant amount is definitely not an option.

Yan Na's business is mostly in H country, and she has never been to Blue City. She wouldn't specifically inquire about someone unless it was for business purposes. She simply did it because this man is trustworthy, at least he acted like a gentleman when he saved her last time.

In the business world, because of her good looks, many negotiators inevitably have ulterior motives, but Lan Yunchen is the first person who disdains her, so she feels relatively at ease.

Under this sense of security, a rebellious mentality arises, known as the "rebellious system."