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

The dining table was rectangular. The Lan family couple and Lan Yunxi sat on one side, while Yan Na and Lan Yunchen sat on the other side.

Lan Yunxi couldn't wait to share the news that Guoguo had given birth to a cute baby with her brother. She held her chopsticks but didn't pick up any dishes. Nothing on the table tasted as good as this news. Her lips curved into a smile and her voice was full of laughter. "Brother, I have some good news to tell you."

Having taken off his coat, Lan Yunchen was now only wearing a white formal shirt. He looked up at his sister with a smile and immediately asked, "Are you graduating early?"

"How could that be? I can only compress the time to a year and a half at most. The earliest I can do is June of next year, and that's the best-case scenario." Lan Yunxi said, looking somewhat helpless.

Everyone at the dinner table knew that Lan Yunxi was indeed trying very hard to compress the time, not wanting Han Yue to wait too long, and even reading books until midnight.

Since choosing her minor, this girl has stopped watching TV dramas and spends her weekends reading books on the balcony. Yan Na admires Lan Yunxi's ambition.

I've often fantasized that if Salty Fish Sister could be this ambitious, instead of thinking about going back to being a receptionist every day, complaining about how tired she is, and asking if she can disappear or retire early.

Every time Yan Feifei complained to Yan Na about a series of things, she would get a lecture from Yan Na.

Even so, if Yan Feifei got tired after a few days, she would still complain to Yan Na, and Yan Na would still lecture her in the same way.

Lan Yunxi continued to share, "Okay, okay, you definitely can't guess right now, your brain isn't quite working properly. It's Guoguo who gave birth early this morning, a little boy, very cute, weighing six pounds."

After speaking, Lan Yunxi was afraid that her brother would not understand what "six jin" meant, so she made a six gesture in the air with her fair and slender fingers, waved it in front of Lan Yunchen, and then waved it in front of Lan Chumu.

Upon hearing this, Lan Yunchen paused in his act of picking up food. When their parents were around, Yan Na and Lan Yunchen didn't flirt with each other as much, and they were always more tactful in their speech.

A few seconds later, Lan Yunchen naturally placed the food in his bowl, took a bite, and looked up at his parents, asking, "Mom and Dad, when are you planning to go to the capital?"

Shen Muyun doesn't eat much, and she ate less in the evening. After putting down her chopsticks, she said, "I was just about to ask you that our trip to the capital is contingent on Nana not feeling unwell."

Yan Na stopped eating and replied, "Mom, I'm really fine. You and Dad can go to the capital without worry. If you go to the capital tomorrow, I'll go to work with Yunchen. With him watching over me, you should be able to rest assured."

Lan Yunxi raised one hand in the air and volunteered, "Me too. I can go straight to the company after class tomorrow, and take care of my sister-in-law while my brother is busy. I guarantee I'll complete the mission."

Lan Chumu nodded. She was very pleased that her daughter and daughter-in-law were both so sensible. She immediately decided, "Okay, then we'll go and come back tomorrow. We still need to go, since Guoguo has given birth. Muyun, what kind of gift should we prepare?"

Gift? Shen Muyun was also starting to struggle with this question. When her daughter mentioned it to her at noon, she thought about it for a long time but couldn't come up with anything. It was supposed to be a simple gift, but given the relationship between Guoguo and Han's mother, Shen Muyun didn't plan to buy anything heartwarming and wanted to leave the opportunity to Han's mother.

The gift can't be stingy, it can't take away from Han's mother's work, and it has to be practical. It's really a bit difficult.

Shen Muyun reached out and ladled a bowl of soup for her daughter, placing it in front of Xixi. She said softly, "I haven't thought of that yet. Let Hanlu buy the bracelet and anklet."

Yan Na roughly knew some of the inside story between Guo Guo and Aunt Han, and seemed to understand why her mother-in-law didn't buy these things, so she thought about it along with her.

In an instant, the whole family fell into deep thought, trying to figure out what to give as a gift. It was a brain-racking problem.

"I see."

Just when everyone was wondering what to give as a gift, Lan Yunxi raised her hand to answer a question, much like she was in a school class.

Lan Yunchen gestured with his chin towards his younger sister, then picked up some food for Yan Na, saying, "Tell me about it."

Lan Yunxi thought her idea was good and began to explain: "Guoguo really likes those special blankets, pillows, sleeping bags, and sofas, so let's go shopping at the mall and buy some things like pancake-shaped blankets and dolls that can keep the baby company while sleeping. Then we can also prepare a lucky red envelope. What do you think?"

After she finished speaking, Lan Yunxi looked at the whole family with expectant eyes, glancing at this one and then that one.

Yan Na thought it was a good idea. Giving gifts to family members doesn't necessarily mean giving the most expensive one. Practical, suitable, and something the other person likes is what matters. "I think Xi Xi's idea is quite good and meaningful."

"Okay, then we'll go take a look after we finish eating. Nana, you don't need to go. Yunchen, you stay home with Nana. I'll go with Xixi and we'll buy another piece of jade then."

Shen Muyun arranged that the dolls were a gift from Xixi to make Guoguo happy.

Indeed, shopping is a bit too much for Yan Na right now; her legs easily get sore. "Okay, fine."

Blue City Shopping Mall.

The mother and daughter walked hand in hand through a unique toy shop, where the shelves were filled with a dazzling array of toys, some scary and some cute.

When Shen Muyun went out, she changed into a plain-colored cheongsam with a long white cardigan over it. Looking at the various dolls, she was overwhelmed and didn't know where to start. In the end, she could only hand the task over to her daughter, "Xixi, come and see which ones Guoguo likes."

Looking at the dolls in Guoguo's room, Lan Yunxi began to choose, turning around row by row.

Half an hour later.

The bodyguard was already carrying a lot of shopping bags, including eight plush toys, as well as miniature pancake blankets, hamburger pillows, and so on.

In the end, Shen Muyun went to the jade shop and chose a top-quality peace buckle, symbolizing peace and safety.

After finishing his meal, Lan Chumu went to the study alone, while Lan Yunchen took Yan Na back to their room. The man, who had been busy all day, quickly took a shower in the bathroom.

The room was air-conditioned. Lan Yunchen came out wearing only a simple white bath towel, covering only his lower body, leaving his upper body bare. Water droplets trickled down his V-line and into the towel, revealing his firm chest.

His sexy V-line and perfectly defined abs stirred a mischievous thought in Yan Na, who was sitting on the edge of the bed replying to messages. She tossed her phone aside, slowly walked over, and smiled. "President Lan, what are you up to, you sultry and wild guy? Hmm?"

The last word was drawn out, sending a shiver down his spine. He casually tossed the towel aside, wrapped his arms around her waist, and pulled her close, his gaze lowered in a warning tone. "So, Mr. Yan, are you trying to tempt me to take another shower?"

"There's another way to save water, would you like to try it, Mr. Yan?"

Lan Yunchen spoke each word carefully, the underlying meaning of which easily led people to speculate.

Yan Na wasn't afraid of the warning; she had her protector. She smiled alluringly, her red-decorated nail polish slicing down her V-line. "Then we'll see how much self-control you have," she said.

The next second, Lan Yunchen grabbed Yan Na's chin, lifted it up, and silenced her alluring, defiant mouth with a kiss. Everything was exactly as Yan Na had anticipated; he couldn't resist her direct provocation.

The temperature between their lips rose steadily, making a soft, sizzling sound as they pressed together. Lan Yunchen carefully wrapped his arm around Yan Na's waist, shifting her weight onto him. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled down, the temperature rising higher and higher, teetering on the edge of spiraling out of control...

"Knock knock..." The continuous knocking interrupted the conversation inside the room. Yan Na stepped back, raised her hand to touch her lips, which still held the traces of Lan Yunchen's love, pursed her lips, and said with a slight blush at her ears, "Get dressed."

Lan Yunchen stared intently at the shy woman, a smile playing on his lips. Reluctantly, he released her, touched Yan Na's hair, and the heat gradually dissipated. He then turned and went to the dressing room to get dressed.

Yan Na went to open the door, where Lan Yunxi stood smiling. "Sister-in-law, we bought a lot of fun things. Mom also bought some things for you. Go and take a look."

"Okay, let's go downstairs first. Your brother is getting dressed." Yan Na, dressed in a conservative two-piece nightgown with a cardigan over it, was carefully helped downstairs by Lan Yunxi.

Downstairs, Shen Muyun had already placed the pajamas, cushions, socks, and other items she had bought for her daughter-in-law on the coffee table. "Nana, come and see if there's anything you like?"

Lan Yunxi acted like a commentator, standing to the side explaining how each product was purchased and what materials it was made of. She spoke in great detail, and Yan Na felt a warm current flow through her body. She had already made up her mind to tell her mother to watch less of those messy TV dramas in the future.

The constant conflict between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law in TV dramas, where it's always a matter of life and death, has gradually made her more and more traumatized and even afraid of marriage.

Perhaps it was a blessing from her past life that she was able to meet such a husband, such in-laws, and such a lovely sister-in-law.

"Mom, I really like it. Thank you, Mom. I'll go shopping with you again after I give birth."

Shen Muyun: "Sure, if you like, I'll have the auntie wash them all, and you can replace them."

"OK."

As they were talking, Lan Yunchen came downstairs in his gray pajamas. His long, slender legs caught people's attention. He glanced at the shopping bags scattered on the floor and asked, "Did you buy so much?"

Lan Yunxi: "Yeah, we should buy more when we go out. Look how cute this doll is, sister-in-law. See if there's one you like. If you like it, you can take one and hug it to sleep."

Lan Yunchen glanced at Yan Na, and their eyes met across the distance. Yan Na understood what he meant: she could take the things, but she had to sleep with him in her arms. This man had always been so domineering in this regard.

Strangely, she, who is usually principled, couldn't uphold any principles in front of Lan Yunchen and just liked to indulge his domineering ways.

Yan Na remained calm and said normally, "Okay, then give me this rabbit."

"My sister-in-law has good taste. Mom, look, I told you this one looks good."

Lan Yunxi was extremely satisfied with what she had chosen. She took out her phone, snapped a picture, and sent it directly to Han Yue. Her Yue-ge should be awake by now.

Then she put her phone away, and it rang as soon as she did. It was Han Yue: Xiao Xi, what are you doing?

Lan Yunxi smiled. The whole family knew she was chatting with Han Yue, so they didn't disturb her and started packing their things in tacit agreement. Shen Muyun asked Lan Yunchen to bring her suitcase from her room.

Shen Muyun planned to pack up and compress all the dolls on the ground and put them inside, otherwise they would be difficult to carry. Lan Yunchen helped her, and Yan Na also sat down to help.

Lan Yunxi: My mom and I just came back from the mall. We went to buy gifts for Guoguo. Did you see the photos? These are all for Guoguo, and I picked them all out.

The little girl seemed to be asking for credit.

Han Yue: It looks good.

With just three simple words, Han Yue continued to send: "Coming tomorrow?"

Lan Yunxi sent a crying emoji and then a sighing emoji: "I have class, sob sob sob."