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

A few hours later.

country m.

The hotel we booked was the best in the country. It was impeccable in terms of safety, comfort, and even the view from the 30th floor, offering a commanding view.

The group went to the front desk to get their room keys; the rooms had been booked in advance.

Yan Feifei already had a room key in her hand, which she had reserved in advance. "As an elder, I won't be sharing a room with you. I'm used to sleeping alone and don't feel comfortable with someone else next to me." This was the truth.

Ji Xinyu said regretfully, "Ah, I was thinking the three of us could share a room!"

Yan Feifei waved the room key in her hand, "Your young and beautiful aunt has a weird habit: I like to sleep alone. Otherwise, why would I still be single? You don't understand, so don't follow my example."

So that Su Xue wouldn't tell Yao Yao that she had spoiled the child.

"Alright then," Ji Xinyu said, holding two room keys. "Brother, Aunt Feifei has a room by herself, so I'll share a room with Sister Yueyue so we can chat tonight. Do you want to share a room with Xiaochen, or do you want to book a separate room?"

Before Lu Qingchen could speak, Ji Jiale made his decision, "Give him this room, and I'll book another one."

"No, Brother Le, are you saying I'm not good enough? I don't snore, I don't grind my teeth, and I don't talk in my sleep. I'm a great sleep partner."

Ji Jiale ignored Lu Qingchen's boasting, took out her ID card to register at the front desk, glanced at the room card in Ji Xinyu's hand, and replied calmly, "I don't have the habit of sleeping in the same room with others. Don't feel inferior. It's my problem."

Hearing this, everyone laughed. Yan Feifei teased, "Lele, what if you have a girlfriend in the future? Won't you be used to it?"

Then Yan Feifei advised, "Don't follow Auntie's example. Auntie is a staunch advocate of remaining single."

Ji Jiale paused for a few seconds, then answered, "No."

Lu Qingchen took the room key that Ji Xinyu handed him and complained. He wanted to share a room with Ji Jiale to play games together, but Brother Le actually looked down on him, saying, "You're putting your friends aside for the sake of a pretty girl."

Yan Feifei patted Lu Qingchen's shoulder like an older sister to comfort him, "Don't worry, you're fine. There's nothing wrong with sleeping alone. Look at Auntie, aren't we all alone? Imagine a big bed in your mind, how comfortable it would be for you to toss and turn all by yourself. I'm just advising you to sleep alone, not telling you to be single like me. Auntie is making this clear again."

Lu Qingchen: "Auntie, don't worry, I have no intention of becoming a monk."

As soon as he said that, Lu Yiyue, who was following behind, suddenly patted him on the shoulder. "What are you saying? If you're bored, come and play with me and Xiaoyu."

"Okay, give me the suitcase. If Dad finds out you're carrying it yourself, my allowance for this month will be in danger. Give it to me, I was just joking, right, beautiful auntie?"

Yan Feifei pushed her suitcase and led everyone to the 30th floor. "That's right, we should always be cheerful and not think too much."

During the conversation, the receptionist returned Ji Jiale's ID card, saying, "Sir, this is the room you booked earlier."

Ji Xinyu and Lu Qingchen asked in unison, their voices suddenly rising a few decibels, "Brother, Brother Le, did you book the rooms a long time ago?"

Ji Jiale answered without changing his expression, "Yes, it was ordered last night."

"Which floor did you book? Which room? Let me see, it can't be too far from us, can it?" Lu Qingchen leaned over to take a look, and after seeing the room card clearly, she picked up her own room card in disbelief and compared them. She exclaimed in surprise, "Did you book based on Xiaoyu's room? It's right next to ours!"

Apart from Yan Feifei, Ji Xinyu booked all the rooms for everyone else on this trip. Yesterday, she even asked her brother if he should book rooms for them in advance, but her brother said he would think about it later.

He asked suspiciously, "Brother, have you seen my phone's ticket booking history?"

Ji Jiale pushed his suitcase toward the elevator. Ji Xinyu and Lu Qingchen, who were following him, kept asking him questions. He simply replied, "No, I just booked it randomly. I placed the order as soon as there were seats available."

Lu Yiyue followed behind with a faint smile, her right index finger bent and pressed against the tip of her nose to hide her smile, while her other hand rested on her bag. Ji Xinyu didn't have a bag; her only possession was her phone in her pocket, and she held her room key in her hand, her other hands empty.

Ji Jiale pushed a suitcase in each hand and stepped into the elevator. Lu Yiyue followed behind. Suddenly, Ji Jiale moved his feet to the right and then naturally stood in front of Lu Yiyue. Lu Yiyue naturally moved behind him. He protected Lu Yiyue with one suitcase in each hand. People who came in later could not even see Lu Yiyue's face.

Behind her, Lu Yiyue smiled as she looked at the tall man's back, feeling a strong sense of security.

Upon arriving at the 30th floor, the rooms available were arranged sequentially, except for Yan Feifei's room, which was separate from the others: Ji Xinyu's, Ji Jiale's, and Lu Qingchen's.

Before entering the room, Yan Feifei, as the elder, held her suitcase in one hand and placed the other on the doorknob. The door was already open. She said seriously, "Anyone who wants to go out must tell me. I have to take responsibility for you, OK?"

Ji Xinyu gave Yan Feifei an OK sign, indicating her agreement.

Yan Feifei only felt relieved and went into her room after seeing that the children agreed.

In the evening, at the famous night market in country M.

Every city's night market is different, and the scenes they present are also different. Night markets are a must-visit destination for many tourists.

Different stalls, different enthusiasm, countless lights adorned this lively and bustling night market, and the dazzling array of goods on the stalls compelled people to stop and take a look, always wanting to take them all home to collect.

The delicious food at the stalls wafted out its aroma, unexpectedly assaulting the nose and drawing people in with its fragrance.

Yan Feifei told the children to be careful and not to get separated, then followed the aroma to find the food. A short while later, she found it and waved to them from the crowd, "This looks delicious, do you want some?"

In the bustling crowd, it's common to brush shoulders. Ji Xinyu suddenly rushed towards Yan Feifei, with Lu Qingchen following closely behind, completely forgetting her father Lu Jinnan's instructions.

From the moment she entered the night market, Lu Yiyue felt as if she were surrounded by a balloon, untouchable by anyone. Whenever someone approached, a pair of hands would always shield her. Her heart felt as if it had been filled with honey, sweet to the core.

A pleasant, magnetic voice rang out from above, so captivating it was almost magical: "Watch where you're going. What are you thinking about?"

He used the back of his hand to block the arms of the people pushing past, protecting her head in a semi-encircling manner, without the slightest impatience, just quietly following along.

Lu Yiyue's ears turned slightly red. She flicked her bangs with her index finger, lowered her head, and answered softly, "No, let's go take a look over there."

Ji Jiale could smell her special shampoo as soon as she looked down; a fresh fragrance filled her nostrils, very comforting. "Mmm."

She moved her feet and squeezed through the crowd, and he protected her like a guardian angel.

Ji Xinyu was holding two green jianbing guozi (Chinese crepes). When Lu Yiyue saw them, she exclaimed, "Don't we have these in China too?"

Lu Qingchen: "Sister, this is different. It's made with avocado. You can see the outer skin is green, and the filling inside is different too. There are also boneless chicken wings. Try it."

Yan Feifei has a big appetite. After traveling for so many years, her belly has grown several inches bigger. She eats a pancake by herself, with a drink in her hand. She takes a sip of the drink and a bite of avocado in her pancake, enjoying it very much.

Ji Xinyu and Lu Qingchen planned to eat something else, so they split it in half. Ji Jiale noticed the awkwardness on Lu Yiyue's face and naturally chimed in, unusually asking, "Is it good?"

Ji Xinyu, who was eating, nodded to Lu Qingchen, "Delicious, delicious, the taste is amazing, no wonder so many people are queuing up."

Ji Jiale gestured to the boss to bring another one. After a few minutes, the pancake was ready. "Cut it in half, one-third and two-thirds, and put them in two portions."

The shopkeeper cut the pancakes into two pieces as requested by the customer, put them in two bags, and handed them to Ji Jiale.

Ji Jiale reached out and took it, saying naturally, "It's too big for me to finish, let's share some."

He then handed a small portion to Lu Yiyue, who took it with a smile, "Oh, you really like to eat this?"

"Yes, you have to try it since you're here."

There's nothing wrong with what she said, but Yan Feifei, who watches too many TV dramas, felt that something was off. Given that the night market was too lively, there was no time for Feifei to investigate further. Like a big kid who never grew up, she led a few little followers into the bustling city.

Lu Yiyue and Ji Jiale followed behind, eating. Lu Yiyue ate in small bites, showing herself to be a very gentle woman. "It's not bad. I thought the avocado wouldn't taste good."

A wet wipe was handed to her, and Lu Yiyue took it naturally, smiling, "When did you start carrying this with you?"

He said calmly, "Xiaoyu hid it."

"Oh, I thought you put it there yourself."

"Put it in yourself next time." He then held out his hand to Lu Yiyue. Lu Yiyue, puzzled by the sudden gesture, turned to look at him. "What's wrong?"

Looking down, he noticed crumbs of a jianbing (Chinese crepe) at the corner of her mouth. He couldn't help but gently wipe them with his fingertip, completely oblivious to his own actions, behaving as if he did it all the time. "Give me a tissue."

"Oh." This action made Lu Yiyue's heart flutter like a deer, and the blush on her cheeks continued to spread. She lowered her head and absentmindedly took a bite of the jianbing guozi, not even knowing what the jianbing tasted like. It seemed a little sweet.

The taste buds have become distorted.

The bodyguard in plainclothes followed behind with a helpless sigh and whispered to another, "Brother, are we here to participate in a live-streamed dating show or to protect Miss Lu?"

Another person said, "We've been eating dog food the whole way here, do you think we should report this to Young Master Lu?"

"No need. Our duty is to protect Miss Lu's safety. We obey Brother Yue's orders. We will report whatever Brother Yue tells us to report. There's no need to report these things. If Young Master Lu asks, just say that the young master of the Ji family has never given Miss Lu a second glance."

The other bodyguards: "Is this a good idea?"

"Have you seen anyone dating?"

"No, my eyesight has deteriorated recently, I can't see anything."

Did you see that?

The other bodyguards answered in unison, "No."

"Keep up."