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

Meeting her brother's deathly gaze, Han Guo shivered timidly and sat down on the sofa, with Su Yu sitting down next to her.

"Don't look at me like that, I'll go back after dinner." Because my mother-in-law and the others will have dinner at my aunt's house before coming back.

Su Xue and Lu Jinnan went to pay New Year's visits. As expected of someone with a calculator, Lu Jinnan did the math and decided that it was a great deal to bring the two children along to collect their New Year's gifts.

Only with Ji Hancheng and Han Yue do they often suffer losses, and perhaps these losses are willingly accepted.

If this couple doesn't get rich, who will? They're so shrewd.

Father Han: "Guoguo, it's okay for you to sleep at the Han family's house, right, Xiaoyu?"

She instantly understood what her father-in-law meant, "Dad, I have no objection. Let Guoguo do as she pleases."

Su Yu dared not have any objections. The whole family was afraid that Guo Guo would get tired or unhappy. However, Guo Guo was very sensible and would consider things from his perspective. Sometimes she was like a big sister, always saying that she would protect him. The roles were reversed.

Han's father nodded in satisfaction and then pulled Lan Chumu to play chess, while Lan Yunchen went upstairs alone.

Shen Muyun followed the gaze for a moment before looking away. Han's mother patted Shen Muyun's hand and said, "Don't worry."

Han Guoguo: "My mother-in-law went to visit relatives for the New Year. She was worried that I would be too tired from traveling back and forth, so she didn't let me go. But I still plan to go back tonight." Otherwise, it will only be my parents-in-law. There are quite a few Han family members here now, so it's very lively. It's okay if she doesn't come back.

"Come on, I'll show you my business." Lan Yunxi helped Guoguo upstairs to see her recent earnings. The platform was getting better and better, thanks to her brother and Han Yue's management.

"What are you doing?" Han Guoguo asked curiously, her feet following along.

Han Yue invited Su Yu to have tea, saying, "Let's go, let's chat in the tea room."

At that time, the Yan family.

As soon as Yan Na entered the villa, she saw her younger sister sprawled out on the sofa, not sitting up properly, and constantly wailing.

Seeing her sister come in, she quickly sat up and started complaining, "Sis, why didn't you call me when you ran off? I thought it was cold today, so I wore a down jacket with lots of down filling."

As she spoke, she took off her coat, leaving only her white sweater underneath, and continued, "Let me tell you, Mom didn't go to pay New Year's visits at all. This was a matchmaking event, you know? My aunt's house was full of men and women. I counted them in my head, 88 out of 10, that is, 8 of each. Why don't you just match them up directly?"

"It was like a wedding celebration in the countryside, with everyone sitting in rows. I was so annoyed. What was my aunt thinking? When my mom saw that setup, she was completely stunned. I reckon she definitely didn't know beforehand."

Yan Feifei, fearing her sister couldn't picture the scene, explained with exaggerated gestures.

Yan Na isn't stupid. Every year when she visits relatives for the New Year, she can't escape the indirect pressure to get married. This year will definitely be the same. She just didn't expect it to be this spectacular. It was quite unexpected. Luckily, she didn't go. However, she escaped her aunt's pressure to get married, but she couldn't escape today's pressure. In the end, she couldn't escape this year's marriage pressure ordeal.

"Xiao Zhun, didn't you find anyone you liked?" Yan Na sat down next to her younger brother, looking on with amusement.

Yan Zhun rolled his eyes at his sister, "What do you think?" Having left the organization, he actually ran away alone at a time like this.

Yan Na didn't answer, she was in a good mood, picked up a magazine on the table and flipped through it, crossing her legs leisurely. Yan Feifei across from her asked, "Sis, how are things going with your future brother-in-law? Let me tell you, if you're still at this pace after the New Year, Mom can give you 10 to choose from, and you're doomed."

It's really something that a strict mother would do. Actually, her actions are understandable; she's anxious because she has three children, and none of them have written the first stroke correctly.

The strict mother was afraid that even if she went into her coffin, the coffin lid wouldn't be able to hold her out so she could deal with their single status. She had said this many times before, and it was a bit creepy.

In an instant, Lan Yunchen's face appeared in Yan Na's mind. He was indeed handsome and alluring, but he seemed to have said that he was also a non-marriage advocate.

"Stop asking questions. After the New Year, you'd better start working at Yan's Group. What's the point of staying at Ji's Group all day? Are you planning to retire at the front desk? Give young college graduates a chance. Don't just occupy this position and refuse to move."

"Can I still work as a receptionist at the company?" Yan Feifei cautiously observed her sister's expression. Her sister was very serious at the moment, not joking at all. Yan Zhun was afraid that she would be next, so she lowered her head to make herself less noticeable.

Seeing that Yan Na remained silent, Yan Feifei continued, "But I just like working as a receptionist. I don't like the backstabbing and infighting within companies. Yan's Group has you, so can I continue working as a receptionist at Ji's Group?"

She never had to worry about food or clothing growing up, and she had no financial pressure at all. Plus, she was the youngest in the family, so her strict father doted on her.

Yan Na nodded, as if listening to a subordinate report on their work experience at the company, "Hmm, that's fine too. If you have any particular fondness for the front desk position, I can accommodate you. Come and tell me when you find the elixir of immortality."

In Beijing, large companies have age restrictions for hiring receptionists, but this girl wants to stay a receptionist forever.

Yan Feifei: "Well, I can still do this job now. I can quit when I get older. I don't plan to work until I'm old."

Yan Na countered, "So, how old are you planning to be when you finish?"

"We'll see how it goes. I'll work there for as long as I can. Anyway, I think being a receptionist is pretty good. It's comfortable, stress-free, and I just go to work and come home."

Yan Na was a little tired of her younger sister's laid-back attitude. Actually, Yan Na really wanted to tell her sister that girls need to have their own careers. The front desk job is ultimately a young person's livelihood. She could work there for as long as she wanted. Rubbing her temples, she said, "When you go to the market to sell fish, there's no backstabbing or infighting. You just need to tell them which fish is bigger and which is smaller. You can even retire there. You can work there as long as you want."

"Pfft..." Yan Zhun couldn't help but laugh at his sister's teasing. Receiving a sharp look from his sister, he suppressed his laughter, tried to make himself less noticeable, and tried to slip away. He lifted his butt off the sofa and said, "I'm going to the study to check the medical records. You guys continue."

Yan Na gave the order, "Sit down. From today onwards, you will learn management and business aspects from me."

Upon hearing the assignment, Yan Zhun froze instantly, replying incredulously, "Sis, are you kidding me? You think I'm going to take over the company? Don't be ridiculous, my expertise is in hospitals."

Yan Na: It was indeed a bit of an overestimation, but we still have to learn, just in case she doesn't want to manage it anymore one day.

There's always a chance of something going wrong.

"No discussion. Starting tomorrow, you'll study as I say. And you, after the New Year, come back to the company and start as my secretary."

The two people looked utterly dejected after hearing the arrangements.

When Yan Na looked up, she caught a glimpse of her mother getting out of the car. She quickly threw down the magazine, changed into slippers, and hurried upstairs as if a tiger were chasing her.

The two people on the sofa were in a good mood today, but now the older sister has completely ruined their mood and made them want to travel back in time. She wants Yan Zhun to learn company management and Yan Feifei to go back to the company to learn from her sister. Good heavens, how can she keep up with her sister's work pace?

She's always flying here and there, she's practically a flying acrobat! Heavens above, who can save her?

The two siblings sighed in unison, "Sigh..."

Yan Zhun scolded, "Why did you bring up your future brother-in-law for no reason? You're just bored."

"What's wrong with my future brother-in-law? Mom didn't let my sister find him. Didn't you see the commotion today? It's all for my sister and you."

Yan Feifei didn't think she had done anything wrong and pouted.

Yan Zhunsheng was feeling utterly hopeless and had a terrible headache. If his sister quit, he would have to take over. "After the New Year, you should hurry up and learn from your sister. Don't just mess around at the Ji family."

"Don't count on me. I'm not cut out to manage a company. Why don't you find a really capable sister-in-law to manage it? If my sister gets married one day, you'll have to take the fall. If you force me to take over the company, I'll go to the Ji family's gate tomorrow and drag someone out to get married."

Yan Zhun: "............." This girl has gone mad; her brain must have been kicked by a donkey or squeezed by a door.

"What are you two doing? Why are you looking so sad during the New Year? Your sister hasn't come back yet?" Mother Yan glanced at the stairs and asked her son and daughter.

Yan Feifei said weakly, "I'm back. Where are they upstairs? Sigh."

"Stop sighing and complaining during the New Year. If you're angry, keep it inside. I haven't even asked you yet: did you like any of the eight girls you met this morning?"

The last question was directed at Yan Zhun, the second son, who ultimately couldn't escape his mother's clutches. "Mom, how about letting my older sister choose first?"

"She didn't even go to choose, so what choice is there? You don't need to use your sister as a shield. This year's goal is for you and your sister to solve it together. One of you will eventually find a partner. After the New Year, you should learn from your sister and stop staying at the Ji family."

Yan Feifei: "Why are you all so focused on my job? It's so hard for me." As she spoke, she sprawled out on the sofa, on the verge of tears, knowing she was about to lose her favorite job.

"Did your sister also make you quit your job? I'm not satisfied with your sister emotionally, but at work, you really have to listen to her. Give me an answer before dinner about which one you want to be in contact with."

Yan Zhun didn't want to answer anymore. He covered his face with his hands and remained silent, wondering where to hide before dinner. His mother was coming in a fierce manner this time, and it seemed she wouldn't give up until she got what she wanted.

The strict mother prepared to go upstairs to catch her daughter, while downstairs only the two siblings remained, laughing at each other. "Hahaha, you still can't escape the Empress's grasp."

"You're not much better off; you're about to resign." Each one was more hurtful than the last.

Upstairs, Yan's mother knocked on the door. Yan Na, who was inside, actually knew it was her biological mother, but pretended to be very busy and said, "Come in."

Seeing her daughter still busy with the computer during the holiday, I felt a little sorry for her. This was supposed to be a regular job. "Still busy? Where did you go this morning?"

Yan Na's face was expressionless as she stared intently at the computer screen. "I still have some work to finish. I went hiking this morning and ran into Uncle Han and his family. We had a meal together at the Emperor Hotel."

"With Han Yu and the others? Didn't Old Han brag to your dad about his daughter-in-law's family living at home?"

Yan Na's answer was watertight and perfectly normal, just like casual gossip: "Yes, we were together, and the girl's parents were there too." The only thing she omitted was mentioning her brother, which was of utmost importance.

"That must have made Old Han incredibly happy. No wonder he kept calling your dad to brag about how his daughter-in-law is a graduate student." Yan Na didn't even need to look up to know that her mother was definitely envious.

"By the way, isn't your foreign friend coming to Beijing for the Chinese New Year?"

Here we go again, this topic has come up again. I guess the two downstairs couldn't escape the Empress Dowager's arrangements either.

Yan Na didn't dare to look up, afraid her mother would notice her guilt. "He's not from the capital, what's he doing here? Besides, even if he's pursuing me, he can't just not visit relatives or offer New Year's greetings. That's so impolite. Don't you hate impolite people the most? Didn't I find someone according to your requirements? Also, we're not even together, it's just a pursuit and being pursued relationship. How am I supposed to entertain him when he comes to the capital? I'll stay at home, leaving him all alone in a hotel. Isn't that also very impolite?"

Yan Na spoke with conviction, leaving her mother speechless. She appealed to her emotions, saying, "Xiao Na, Mom knows you're not enthusiastic about relationships, but you're almost thirty. Look at the Ji family boy, who's only a few years younger than you, and he already has three children. Don't blame your parents for being anxious."

Yan Na's attitude was very proper. "Okay, Mom, I understand. I'll observe for a while longer. If it's suitable, I'll give it a try. Don't rush me. Isn't it true that when it comes to relationships, it's all about fate? Maybe it's just that my fate with Yan Zhun and the others hasn't come yet."

These are all things that the strict mother said, but she didn't say them to her child. Instead, she said them when some wealthy women asked her about them while they were out shopping. She always defended her child in public, saying that the time wasn't right and there was no rush.

As a result, her daughter used it against her, and she was unable to refute it. The key point is that her daughter's attitude was very good, which made her swallow back what she wanted to say.

The strict mother turned and left her daughter's room.

Yan Na quickly looked up, took a deep breath, and breathed a huge sigh of relief. Her mother was too difficult to deal with; she didn't know how long this photo-editing thing could last.

Now I just hope my shrewd, meddlesome mother doesn't run into Lan Yunchen in the capital, otherwise things will get really messy, the lie will just get bigger and bigger, and it'll be hard to cover it up.