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

The next day.

The entire Blue City was as if covered by a pure white quilt, with white everywhere. The snow scene was beautiful, so beautiful that it was breathtaking.

Amidst the silence of all things, laughter and joy echoed from an ice rink in Blue City.

The snow was still falling, and because the snow was so heavy, the outdoor activities that had been planned were canceled. In order not to spoil the fun, Lan Yunchen took it upon himself to arrange for them to go to the ice rink.

The entire venue was booked.

Han Yue and Lan Yunxi danced hand in hand on the ice rink, circling the rink again and again. Every now and then, Han Yue would pick her up and spin her around. The little girl laughed freely and hugged Han Yue's neck.

Lan Yunchen, who was in the distance, also laughed when he saw it. Little Lan Zhiyu's little feet were wearing miniature roller skates. He was a little timid and dared not take a step. Lan Yunchen held his son's hands and patiently taught him, giving him a sense of security.

Encouraged by her father, Lan Zhiyu mustered her courage and slid in little by little. Even though her bottom was several inches away from her body, you could still see the little guy's nervousness.

Yan Na, wearing roller skates, crouched in a corner, gathering information.

Tang Junyao and Ji Hancheng were practically showing off their affection, as they were doing figure skating, sometimes chasing each other, sometimes hugging and spinning around, and sometimes even doing a figure skating dance.

Dong Qiao, holding Yan Feifei's hand, who looked like she was about to die, couldn't move her feet. She was so scared that she kept clinging to the edge of the wall, just like little Lan Zhiyu, with her bottom an inch away from her body. "Sister Qiao, I...I'm scared."

"What are you afraid of? I'll protect you. What are you two doing? Watching the show?"

Dong Qiao looked at Feng Xiaoni and Yan Zhun in the distance. Neither of them moved, standing a person's distance away watching them skate. Both of them were already wearing skates. Feng Xiaoni couldn't skate, but Yan Zhun could.

As for why Yan Zhun could do it, he has to thank Ji Hancheng and his friends. During their university years, these close friends would often go out to do these kinds of activities. After doing them so many times, they naturally learned a few things. For example, ice skating is something that Ji Hancheng and Han Yue really enjoy doing.

Yan Zhun, wearing a short black down jacket, looked around and found that everyone had already formed groups, even the children. Xiao Ya was playing with Ji Xinhan, Xiao Youzi was playing with Ji Xinyu, and Xiao Yu was being looked after by her brother-in-law.

It seems it's just her and Feng Xiaoni now. She turned her gaze away and asked the woman who was some distance away, "Want to play?"

Feng Xiaoni naturally noticed this as well. It would be a bit of a downer to stand still while you're out having fun. "I can do it a little bit, but I might bump into someone."

Before Yan Zhun could speak, Yan Na slipped over and said with a smile, "Xiao Ni, let my younger brother teach you. He's pretty good at ice skating; he learned from Ji Hancheng and the others."

Tang Junyao: "You used to play this all the time."

Ji Hancheng extended the smile gracefully, "It was something I used to pass the time before I met you."

Tang Junyao: "................"

Seeing that everyone was having a good time, Feng Xiaoni didn't want to spoil the mood. "Then I'll have to trouble Dr. Yan."

Feng Xiaoni extended her hand gracefully. Yan Zhun hesitated for a second before taking her hand. Her fair hand was held in Yan Zhun's tanned large hand, and they exchanged warmth. Their heartbeats accelerated at the same time.

Feng Xiaoni pursed her lips, lowered her head, and looked down at her feet. Yan Zhun reminded her, "Look up."

In that instant of looking up, the two collided unexpectedly. Yan Zhun's chin was bumped, and Feng Xiaoni reached out to look instinctively. Her fingertips touched Yan Zhun's chin, and he was slightly stunned, forgetting to speak.

Yan Na, who was in the distance, finally caught a glimpse of the wonderful scene and was able to explain it to her mother. She sent the photos she had taken to her mother and then slipped to Lan Yunchen's side. Lan Zhiyu was still a little scared, but Lan Yunchen did not force the child. He let Lan Zhiyu take off her shoes and took her to the coffee shop outside.

With Yan Feifei's wailing and Ji Xinhan's screams, Feng Xiaoni wasn't as embarrassed. She was more shy when it came to relationships, unlike Yan Na who was so straightforward.

Perhaps she was gliding too fast, Feng Xiaoni lost her balance and stumbled towards the edge. Yan Zhun instinctively reached out and caught her waist. Her waist was very slender, which could be felt even through her down jacket. Time stood still at that moment. She looked at him, and he looked at her, as if something was changing.

After watching for a while, both of them realized their lapse in composure. Feng Xiaoni looked away and said, "I'll try it myself."

When Feng Xiaoni withdrew her hand from Yan Zhun's palm, Yan Zhun felt a void in his heart, as if something was missing, and this feeling was unpleasant.

He couldn't quite describe the feeling; it was something he had never experienced before. Staring at Feng Xiaoni's retreating figure, he was lost in thought for a moment, his hand lingering in mid-air, forgetting to retract.

Dong Qiao smiled as she watched this scene, leaning against the side with a half-smile as she looked at Feng Xiaoni, who was sliding over by supporting herself against the wall. This smile made Feng Xiaoni very unhappy, and she moved closer to ask, "What kind of look is that?"

Dong Qiao shrugged. "With normal eyesight, I think I saw a tiny spark, why did you hold back?"

"What do you mean, 'stopped'? I didn't."

"Feng Xiaoni, if you could put the same boldness you have in your career into your love life, would you still be single now?"

"I just hadn't found the right one."

Dong Qiao asked, "And now?"

Feng Xiaoni didn't respond. The two had talked a lot during their run together in Beijing and had gotten to know each other better. Feng Xiaoni could see the subtle changes in her own heart.

The scratches on Yan Zhun's neck and his family background instantly brought her to her senses: "He has a girlfriend."

Dong Qiao squinted at Yan Zhun, her face full of disbelief. "Wait a minute, Nana's brother has a girlfriend? You must be kidding. Nana's mother is practically putting the ancestral tablets on her brother's bedside table."

Feng Xiaoni, after resting for a while, was stunned. What kind of operation was this? "Is it really that outrageous? It can't be that bad."

Dong Qiao has an impatient personality and doesn't like beating around the bush. Otherwise, she wouldn't have divorced so decisively, leaving with nothing, and then calling out to Yan Zhun in the distance, "Hey, handsome doctor, do you have a girlfriend?"

With her back to Yan Zhun, Feng Xiaoni kept giving Dong Qiao meaningful glances, asking, "What are you doing? Your girlfriend is only one reason; your family background is another."

Dong Qiao spread her hands and comforted her, "Don't be nervous, just ask what happened. It's not illegal."

Yan Feifei leaned against the wall as she came over, panting heavily. "My brother is a bachelor, a real bachelor."

Yan Zhun, standing in the distance: ".............." There's no need to explain it like that.

Dong Qiao raised an eyebrow at Feng Xiaoni, as if to say, "See?" Feng Xiaoni was speechless, glared at Dong Qiao, but felt relieved.

Tang Junyao and Ji Hancheng were tired from playing, and Han Yue and Lan Yunxi were also resting against the wall. Ji Xinyu was already sitting on a stool taking off her shoes. Tang Junyao saw this and asked, "Xiaoyu, don't you want to play anymore?"

Little Pomelo: "It's been a bit too long."

Ji Hancheng instructed his son, "Then rest for a while. You take your sister to the coffee shop outside to find your uncle and the others. We'll be right there."

Little Yuzu nodded, "Okay, I understand."

Han Yue and Lan Yunxi followed the two children out, each holding one child's hand.

Ji Xinhan on the field seemed to have no intention of stopping at all, and even gestured for Xiaoya to let go, saying that she had already mastered it. Xiaoya dared not let go, as she could not bear the responsibility if something went wrong.

Yan Feifei had already learned a little bit and slipped over to Ji Xinhan's side. Ji Xinhan was focused on slipping away on her own. Taking advantage of Xiaoya's inattention, she quickly let go of her hand and sped up to slip away. She did a pretty good job of slipping away; this child has always had a good ability to learn in these areas.

Xiaoya was extremely nervous. Tang Junyao, who was some distance away, nodded to Xiaoya to comfort her, indicating that everything was alright and they would be watching. Only after receiving Tang Junyao's signal did Xiaoya calm down.

Ji Xinhan was letting loose at the ice rink, feeling like she could take off. She was incredibly proud and sped up. In the distance, Ji Hancheng reminded his daughter, frowning, "Hanhan, slow down."

These words were like air to Ji Xinhan, who was engrossed in playing and wouldn't listen. At the turn, Yan Feifei was moving like a snail. Ji Xinhan rushed past her, almost out of control. Yan Feifei was trying to figure out how to avoid her.

Everyone else held their breath as Yan Zhun and Ji Hancheng simultaneously slipped towards the two men at top speed.

Yan Feifei had a sudden idea. She spread her legs wide, and after little Ji Xinhan fell, she slid right under Yan Feifei's crotch. After sliding a short distance, Ji Hancheng quickly picked up his daughter.

Yan Feifei was still in shock, her legs trembling as she remained with her legs open. Yan Zhun went over to tell his sister to close her legs, saying, "Close them, the position isn't very elegant."

Everyone gathered around Ji Xinhan. Yan Zhun squatted down to check her over. After checking, he found no problems. Seeing that everyone had cold faces, Ji Xinhan wiggled her waist and hips to tell everyone that she was fine, that it didn't hurt at all, and that it was no big deal. She said that she had fallen much more seriously when practicing Taekwondo.

Seeing that Ji Xinhan was alright, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Before his daughter could say anything, Ji Hancheng helped her change her shoes and took her out of the skating rink. Even if Ji Xinhan was unwilling, she didn't dare to say anything, because the look in her mother's eyes could kill.

After the others left, Yan Feifei, still shaken, patted her chest. Feng Xiaoni asked her if she was alright, while Yan Zhun stood by watching.

There were six adults and four children at the table. Lan Yunxi and Tang Junyao ordered milk tea, the three children ordered juice, and Lan Zhiyu ordered milk.

Through the glass, one could see the entire skating rink. Inside, Yan Zhun was chatting with three women. Ji Hancheng was extremely disgusted, "So tedious."

Han Yue smiled faintly and said jokingly, "You have the least say when it comes to time."

Ji Hancheng: "............"

Lan Yunxi took a sip of milk tea, rested her chin on her hand, and asked, "Does Sister Xiaoni like Brother Yan Zhun or not?"

Han Yue glanced coldly at Yan Zhun inside, "Just call him Yan Zhun."

"Ah, oh," Lan Yunxi responded obediently, continuing to drink her milk tea.

Tang Junyao glanced at the ice rink, rested her cheek on her hand, and guessed, "I think they both have feelings for each other. Just like Feifei said, Yan Zhun went running every day during the days when Feng Xiaoni returned to Lancheng. He only stopped going for his morning run after Feifei said that Feng Xiaoni had returned to Lancheng. But I saw some doubt in her eyes."

Lan Yunchen nodded, "Your analysis is correct. Xiao Zhun should have basically figured out his own feelings. Xiao Ni's emotional intelligence is also quite high, so she probably figured it out a long time ago. She just minds Xiao Zhun's family background."

Lan Yunchen thought to himself that Xiao Zhun probably didn't know how to bring it up.

Lan Yunxi: "Oh, I see. Although Xiao Ni's family is of ordinary means, her uncle and aunt are very kind. Yan Zhun wouldn't care about such things, right, sister-in-law?"

Yan Na: "My mom just wants Xiao Zhun to find a female partner, especially one as outstanding as him."

Han Yue scoffed, his smile malicious. "That's a pretty low requirement."

Ji Hancheng also had a sly smile on his face, looking like he was watching a good show.

night.

Everyone was in the yard with the children setting off fireworks, and Ji Hancheng and Han Yue were lighting them with lighters.

After what happened last night, neither Ji Hancheng nor Han Yue felt comfortable giving the lighter to the child.

The children were spinning around in the yard with fireworks in their hands. Lan Yunxi and Yan Feifei joined in, running after the children like two children who had never grown up.

Little Yuzu acts like an adult, taking care of her younger siblings and reminding them to pay attention to their clothes from time to time.

Ji Xinhan's firework went out, so she took a new one from her mother and lit it for her younger sister Ji Xinyu, without needing her father's help at all.

In the living room, Shen Muyun and Lan Chumu were each holding a child. Yan Na and Lan Yunchen were comforting Yan's mother, while Yan Zhun leaned against the door, looking bored. He was twirling his phone, his mind filled with the image of him and Feng Xiaoni ice skating earlier that day.

Han Yue nudged his shoulder, then crossed his arms and leaned closer, teasing, "What's wrong, getting horny?"

Seeing this, Ji Hancheng joined in the teasing, his gaze fixed on Ji Xinhan, "Early spring?"

Han Yue smiled. "Late autumn."

Yan Zhun put the phone away in his pocket. "Get lost. Go do what you're supposed to do. What are you doing?"

The two brothers couldn't stand Yan Zhun's indecisiveness. Seeing his pitiful expression, Ji Hancheng touched the corner of his lips with his tongue, "Didn't you add him on WeChat?"

Han Yue: "How could someone with a face as sour as horse manure possibly succeed?"

"Are you two energetic or not? So what if you're not?" He couldn't just ask for their contact information right away, and besides, he didn't know what they thought of him.

Ji Hancheng offered his advice: "Just be yourself, a straight man, and add their contact information directly."

Upon hearing this, Han Yue's smile widened, and he teased, "How about I arrange for a feng shui master to help you choose a day to add me as a friend?"

Yan Zhun just wanted to disappear right now. His two best friends were both incredibly sarcastic. "Can you two stay away from me?"

Han Yue patted Yan Zhun on the shoulder, his eyes full of meaning, as if Yan Zhun was about to die, and called out to Yan Feifei in the distance, "Little Tiger."

Yan Feifei turned her head. It had been a long time since anyone had called her by her nickname. She came over with a still-burning firework in her hand. "Try calling me by my nickname again, or I'll burn you to death."

As she spoke, she moved the firework closer to Han Yue's clothes. Han Yue dodged, saying, "Be careful or I'll burn you into a vulture."

"What?" After playing around for a while, Yan Feifei asked Han Yue, "Speak quickly, I'm busy."

"Give me your phone, and yours too."

Yan Zhun didn't know what Han Yue was going to do, but out of curiosity, the two siblings placed the unlocked phone in Han Yue's hands.

One minute later.

Han Yue returned the phones to them, and the two looked down at their phones. Yan Feifei was excited, while Yan Zhun was dumbfounded because Han Yue had directly used his phone to send Feng Xiaoni a friend request.

Han Yue said kindly, "I'm just shortening your single life. You're welcome. At this rate, you might not even bloom before winter."

Yan Zhun never expected Han Yue to do this. He hadn't even thought about what to say yet, but he was still curious whether it would be approved later.

There are also expectations.

Ji Hancheng: I'm afraid I'll have trouble sleeping tonight.