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

Early the next morning.

Han Yue and Lan Yunxi each carried a little one downstairs. As soon as they got downstairs, the two little ones ran off to the play area.

Han's mother dotes on her grandchildren. Instead of taking them to the restaurant, she brought their breakfast to the play area, feeding them a bite here and a bite there. Soon, Han's father came downstairs and joined in feeding them.

Tong Xuxu was already eating breakfast at the table. Lan Yunxi took the bowl and chopsticks that Han Yue handed her and said, "Xuxu, I'll go with you to the job interview today. I know you want to refuse, but you don't know the way. Once you find a place to live and a job, I won't bother you anymore, okay?"

Han Yue ate his breakfast heartily and chimed in, "This way it'll be more efficient. Xi Xi knows the way, so let Xiao Fei take you there."

Tong Xuxu wasn't one to be pretentious. Besides, finding a job and a place to live sooner meant she could start earning money sooner and retire sooner, so she agreed, "Okay."

Han Yue was always very efficient, especially since all he had to do was have his subordinates find a rental apartment. After taking a bite of his steamed bun, little Han Yinuo climbed onto her father's lap and said, "Daddy, I want some."

"White fungus?"

Han Yue brought over a bowl of white fungus soup and pointed at it with his chopsticks, asking his daughter.

Han Yinuo nodded cutely, "Mmm."

Han Yue took the bun off Han Yinuo's little hand, took out a wet wipe and gently wiped it off for his daughter, then wiped it again with a children's tissue. After wiping, he held his daughter's hand and smelled it. The little one giggled and raised her little hand to smell it too.

Lan Yunxi smiled and said softly, "I guess the steamed buns were too dry. You can feed her a few sips of white fungus soup. Xuxu can take whatever she likes to eat."

Tong Xuxu: "Okay, don't worry, I won't be polite."

Mr. Han was feeding his grandson in the play area, holding a steamed bun in his left hand and milk in his right. Han Yichen would take a bite of the steamed bun and then go play with building blocks. After finishing the bun, he would run over to drink some milk and then go play with toys. Mr. Han would squat down and wait for his grandson to come over.

Han Yue held his daughter, scooped up half a spoonful of white fungus soup with a small spoon, blew on it, and fed it to his daughter. Lan Yunxi took a tissue to wipe his daughter's mouth, while Han's mother sat down opposite to eat breakfast.

Han Yinuo took a few bites and then refused to eat anymore, her mouth full of white fungus soup. She turned around, kissed her father, and then ran to play with her brother.

Seeing that Han Yue's face was glistening, Lan Yunxi carefully wiped it away. Han Yue enjoyed his wife's care and said, "I've already had three houses found for you. The prices are all good. You and Xixi can go take a look. Let Xiaofei and Xiaoya come with you. If they're not suitable, we'll look for more."

Tong Xuxu hadn't expected that she'd found a place to live while she slept, and why hadn't she said anything about it earlier, "Thank you."

Han Yue said calmly, "You're Xiao Xi's friend, so I'll consider you my buddy."

Tong Xuxu wasn't one to be coy. "Okay, call me if you need anything in the future, don't hesitate to ask."

Han's mother quite liked the child's personality; he was easygoing and had a hidden tenacity in his eyes. She could tell that he was very strong-willed. She was always good at judging people, and she could also tell that he was sincere towards his daughter-in-law and that he was very well-mannered.

After breakfast.

Xiaofei and Xiaoya took Xuxu and Xixi to look at apartments. By noon, Xuxu had decided on an apartment for 2000 yuan a month. It was a one-bedroom, one-living room, one-kitchen, and one-bathroom apartment. The apartment was not big, only about 50 square meters, and it also had a small balcony. The neighborhood was nice and the security was quite good. The landlady was an elderly lady.

The house was bought for the old lady by her son, but she is getting old and her legs are weak, so she doesn't want to walk much. After her son took her to live there, the house was left empty. She has lived there for more than 20 years and couldn't bear to sell it, so she rented it out.

When Tong Xuxu rented the house, she repeatedly assured the old lady that she would keep it clean. Only then did the old lady feel at ease and sign the contract with her. She even asked if she could come and visit occasionally. Tong Xuxu readily agreed, knowing that the old lady had an attachment to the house.

At 2 PM, a tech company called Tong Xuxu to inform her of an interview at 2:30 PM. Lan Yunxi accompanied her to the interview, and things went exceptionally smoothly. She was hired immediately after the interview, with a probationary salary of 10,000 yuan, followed by 15,000 yuan, and annual salary increases based on seniority.

Tong Xuxu was very satisfied with this. The rent was 2000 yuan, and after deducting food and other expenses, she could save at least 5000 yuan, which would be enough to buy an electric scooter.

When they returned to the rented apartment, Han Yue had already arranged for someone to bring Tong Xuxu's suitcase over. To outsiders, Han Yue's actions seemed like he was trying to kick her out, but Tong Xuxu thought Han Yue was very thoughtful, knowing that she would pick up her suitcase after finding a place to live, and had brought it over in advance.

Looking at the suitcase in front of her, Tong Xuxu watched as Xiao Fei helped her carry it up. There was also a bag of daily necessities, which Han's mother had bought in advance. "Xixi, your mother-in-law and her family are really good. In my 20-odd years, the only love I've ever felt from elders is from your mother-in-law and your mother. I won't say much more about thanking you. After I'm settled, I'll treat you all to a meal. The place is a bit small, so please don't mind."

Lan Yunxi refused, "Wait until you get your salary. You've just started working, so don't treat us. Save your money, save your money, understand?"

"Okay, I'll treat you all to a meal when I get my first paycheck."

Lan Yunxi followed Tong Xuxu into the rented room, looked around, and was quite satisfied. Although the room wasn't big, it was enough for Xuxu to live in by herself. "Xuxu, you should work hard in the capital and find a boyfriend here so we can hang out together often."

Tong Xuxu, who was tidying up her things, was amused by Xixi's words. "I'm quite satisfied with how I am now. I have no plans to find a boyfriend. It would be more reasonable if you asked me to find a girlfriend, since I only have a few feminine features."

Tong Xuxu spoke as if she were talking about someone else's affairs, tidying up Han's mother's things, taking them out one by one, and arranging them neatly. "The living environment I've had since childhood has long since extinguished my desire to start a family. I can say that I have none at all. I'm really not joking with you. I think Feifei's idea is quite good, but I don't agree with her idea of ​​sleeping in late. I plan to do something meaningful in the future, but this doesn't necessarily mean getting married and having children. For example, helping stray cats and dogs, or something even more meaningful like volunteering at an orphanage, giving lectures, etc. I think all of these are great."

From her friend's words, Xixi could tell that she was 100% serious and that Xuxu had already thought about her future. She stopped joking and realized that she had just said it casually. She didn't expect Xuxu to be so resistant. "Okay, I was just joking. If you don't plan to get married in the future, I can have Xiaonuo and Xiaochen call you godmother."

Tong Xuxu laughed, "I don't want to be confused about the difference between boys and girls. If you really want to call me, just call me godfather or brother. It sounds nice to me."

These words made Xixi laugh out loud, and she couldn't help but ruffle Xuxu's short hair. This topic was considered over, and Xixi would not bring it up again in the future. She helped tidy up the room, and the two chatted and laughed, talking about the fun and delicious things in the capital.

A barbecue restaurant near the university in Beijing on the weekend.

A group of women sat in a private room, all standing, clinking glasses with their juice and saying in unison, "Cheers!"

After clinking glasses, everyone took their seats. Tang Junyao, as the host, greeted them, "Don't say I'm stingy. You all wanted to eat barbecue, so don't hold it against me later. Xuxu, don't be shy. This is the barbecue restaurant that Xiaoxue and I have been eating at since college. The food is pretty good."

Su Xue grinned, "You could have just given me your ID card in the first part of your sentence."

Tang Junyao smiled and said, "With so many people around, I'll at least give you some face by not showing your ID. Just say it in a subtle way."

Everyone laughed, and Tong Xuxu replied, "Okay, Sister Yaoyao, just don't mind that I eat too much."

Tang Junyao: "Eat as much as you want, just like Xiaoxue."

Tang Junyao's shoulder was patted by her best friend, and the two joked around.

Today's gathering, organized by Tang Junyao, was mainly to welcome Xuxu's arrival and to have a get-together with everyone, as the men stayed home to take care of the child.

Guoguo ate the grilled skewers with gusto, "Mmm, so delicious! Yaoyao, order some more! I want meat skewers, chicken wings, grilled eggplant..."

Tang Junyao called over a waiter and ordered a lot more. After the waiter took notes, he turned and left. Su Xue liked this kind of down-to-earth gathering. "From now on, we should have a get-together at least once a month. We don't need to go to a Western restaurant. This is perfect, so the men can stay home and take care of the kids, right?"

Guoguo agreed, nodding as she ate, "Yeah, you have to let loose at least once a month."

Su Xue: "Feifei and Sister Xiaoni are missing this time, but we'll invite them together next time."

Guoguo: "They're away on a business trip again?"

Su Xue nodded, "Didn't you see Fei Fei's WeChat Moments? It said something like, 'Flying man, take off!'"

Lan Yunxi: "Feifei really likes it. She said she especially enjoys soaring in the sky now, as if she has grown a pair of wings."

Su Xue: "I think she's trying to mutate. Why doesn't she just say she's Sun Wukong and do a somersault cloud?"

Just as everyone was chatting and laughing, Han Guoguo sighed, and everyone's eyes turned to her. Tong Xuxu asked with concern, "Does your stomach hurt?"

Su Xue laughed heartily, "You're too honest. My sister-in-law's expression definitely means she's about to unleash her ultimate move."

Tang Junyao: "I'm ready. Tell me, do you need me to perform first aid?"

Lan Yunxi: "Is it that serious?"

Guoguo thought for a moment, "Is it a big deal?" "It should be alright, but it might be a bit big for Su Yu," she said. "I'm planning to have my third child next year."

Tang Junyao choked on the juice she had just drunk. "Pfft... Sorry, that was a bit sudden. Let me catch my breath."

Lan Yunxi handed her sister a tissue, staring blankly at Guoguo with wide eyes, thinking she had misheard. "You're really not kidding, are you really planning to play mahjong?"

Tong Xuxu: "............." Does she have some kind of obsession with having children?

Su Xue: Guoguo has racked her brains to get pregnant so that the Su family can have offspring.

Seeing everyone's strong reaction, Han Guoguo rested her chin on her hand and looked at them calmly. She took a sip of her drink and ate a bite of barbecue, without feeling anything was wrong. "I'm serious. I plan to use the same method that Xixi used to trick my brother."

Su Xue didn't know what method Xi Xi used, so she turned her head and asked, "Do twins really have a secret? Tell me, if I ever lose my job, I'd like to set up a stall and give people some advice to earn some living expenses."

Tang Junyao knew her younger sister was too embarrassed to say it: "Come on, sell any of Xiao Nan's houses and you won't starve. Even if Xiao Nan starves to death, he won't let you, his grandma, starve."

"I agree with you. Our Xiao Nan is just that good. Okay, let's not set up this stall. Remember to tell me when I'm starving, Xi Xi."

Su Xue wasn't stupid. As soon as her best friend intervened, she knew that Xi Xi didn't really want to talk about it. She didn't force anyone, so she changed the subject, "Guoguo, if my brother knew about your little scheme, he probably wouldn't dare to sleep at night."

Perhaps she could have gone to get her tubal ligated that very night, little did she know that the idea of ​​tubal ligation had already been nipped in the bud by Guoguo.

Guoguo warned Su Xue: "Keep it a secret. If I can't get pregnant, I'll disturb your happy life with Lu Jinnan every day."

After saying that, Guoguo made a throat-slitting gesture, and Su Xue shrank her neck in response.

Everyone burst into laughter upon seeing this, and they all made a zipper-like gesture, hoping that Guoguo might get pregnant, while also admiring her courage.

The women on one side were enjoying barbecue and chatting happily, while on the other side, the men's group chat was also having a great time.

Lu Jinnan shouted in a group chat for men and a group chat for single men: What are you all doing?

Yan Zhun, holding his son in his arms, replied with one hand: "Can you change your group nickname? I'm no longer a single man. Do you think this nickname is appropriate?"

Han Yue: Isn't this a record of your highlight moment?

Ji Hancheng: It's good to remind you of the glorious history.

Lu Jinnan reluctantly sat on the sofa, looked at the two children, and replied: Fine, I'll change it.

Lu's mother was watching her favorite TV series, while Lu's father was looking at his phone.

Before long, Lu Jinnan changed his group nickname to "Fierce Dad".

Ji Hancheng narrowed his eyes as he looked at the nicknames in the group chat and typed a line: "Have you been watching too much Ringtone? Or is your wife too fierce and you have psychological trauma?"

Han Yue: His vocabulary is depleted.

Lu Jinnan retorted: "Aren't you guys looking after the kids? Anyway, my wife went out to have some fun. Do you guys have wives with you? Do you? Do you? No way."

Yan Zhun retorted: My wife went out to earn money and didn't go to the dinner party.

Ji Hancheng and Han Yue couldn't refute Lu Jinnan's words; it was true that he was taking care of the children at home, and his wife had indeed gone out to a dinner party.

Su Yu: Staying at home taking care of the kids.

Lu Jinnan: Look, there's still one honest one. My brother-in-law is the best.

Han Yue: Staying at home taking care of the kids.

Ji Hancheng: Staying at home taking care of the kids.

Yan Zhun: Stay home and take care of the child.

Lu Jinnan: "............" They must be dumbfounded.

Han Yue: Does sending this make you feel comforted? I just love taking care of kids.

Ji Hancheng: I just love the time I spend with my daughter.

Yan Zhun: I love my son so much that I don't want to put him down once I hold him.

Su Yu: You can't understand how your two sons feel.

Lu Jinnan: My daughter is also very good. Is your daughter as gentle and sensible as Yueyue?

Han Yue: Our Xiao Nuo has a princess style.

Ji Hancheng always manages to find the right words for his daughter: You don't understand the happiness of twin daughters.

Han Yue patted Ji Hancheng on the shoulder: I'm afraid I can't bear the happiness of your two little princesses.

Ji Hancheng: Get lost.

Lu Jinnan laughed heartily and sent a laughing emoji. Everyone had witnessed Ji Hancheng's daughter's behavior; it was beyond what the word "mischievous" could describe.