Chapter 1791 - Ch: 160-169

Chapter 160: From This Moment On, You Are No Longer My Godmother, But... Jiang Yujun turned around, her gaze freezing. Shock mixed with a hint of panic and terror: "Are... are you a person or a ghost???"

"I'm a ghost, here to take your life~"

Gu Yunfan spread his claws and made a face.

"Oh my god!" Jiang Yujun suddenly pushed Gu Yunfanaway and slumped onto the ground. In the early morning, the cemetery was silent, and she really thought she had seen a ghost.

"The usually fearless President Jiang is actually afraid of ghosts?"

Gu Yunfan squatted down and smiled: "Where's the ferocity you just showed in front of my parents? You've been scolding them for so long; have you vented enough?"

"You... you're really Gu Yunfan?? So that laughter just now was from you! How did you know I came to Island City?? How did you know I was here??" Jiang Yujun was both surprised and delighted.

Gu Yunfan smiled slightly: "Mother and son share a heart; it's telepathy~"

"Tch! Stop talking nonsense! I won't believe you anymore!"

Jiang Yujun gradually regained her composure, pulled off the coat on her shoulders, and threw it to Gu Yunfan: "I don't need your fake kindness! Why did you follow me? Don't you have seven wives? Go home and be all lovey-dovey with your seven wives!"

"Tsk tsk, look how angry Great Beauty Jiang is—her face is all red and her neck is flushed~"

Gu Yunfan looked out at the sea: "What were you doing walking toward the shore just now? Thinking of jumping into the sea to end it all? That doesn't seem like your temperament. Since I hurt you so much, shouldn't you give me a beating? If you leave like this, wouldn't that be letting me off too easily? Hundreds of billions in family assets and Seven Daughters given to me for nothing—you'd really be a total sucker then~"

"Hmph! Thanks for the reminder! You're right! I'm going to give you a good beating! From childhood until now, no one has ever dared to treat me like this; you're the first, kid!"

Jiang Yujun's blood surged. She swung her delicate hand to give him a hard slap, but she braked when it was only a fist's distance from his face. She feinted several times but couldn't bring herself to strike.

"What? Can't bear to? Then I'll help you~"

Gu Yunfan grabbed Jiang Yujun's wrist and patted his own face: "Hit me~ hit me~"

Jiang Yujun pulled her hand back, suddenly leaned against Gu Yunfan's shoulder, and bit down hard!

Hiss... Gu Yunfan's features contorted in a mix of pain and pleasure. He didn't resist; instead, he held Jiang Yujun, letting her vent properly.

If you're wrong, admit it; if you're hit, stand straight.

He had long thought this day would come and had prepared himself. No matter how his Godmotherpunished him, he would accept it calmly.

"Waaaaah..."

Jiang Yujun leaned on Gu Yunfan's shoulder and sobbed aggrievedly: "What did I do wrong... Why do you all treat me like this... Is the heavens being too unfair to me... Waaaaah..."

"You're not wrong, I'm the one who's wrong. Godmother, I'm sorry."

"If apologies were useful... what would we need the police for... You've deeply hurt me... I won't be able to forgive you for the rest of my life..."

"It's just dating your daughters, is it that big of a deal? You're my Godmother; let's keep the good things in the family. Isn't it better to be doubly related?"

"Ha! You make it sound so simple... Is this your attitude for admitting a mistake? It would be one thing if you dated one... but you dated seven at once... Is this something a normal person would do..."

"One? You wouldn't agree to even one. Godmother, I've always had a question. Why do you strongly oppose me dating your daughters? Don't give me that talk about affecting the Jiang Family's reputation and the Jiang Group's stock price anymore; those two reasons don't convince me."

"Hmph... it's just those two reasons... nothing else..."

"That can't be right? How did I hear that back when you were in college, you liked my dad and were love rivals with my mom?"

Jiang Yujun was stunned upon hearing this. She hurriedly pushed Gu Yunfan away and excitedly denied it: "Bullshit!! Who did you hear that from??"

"Don't worry about that. Is it because I look like my dad, making you unable to forget him? Are you using me as a substitute and don't want other girls to have me?"

"You... what kind of nonsense are you talking?? What substitute?? How could I possibly have taken an interest in your dad?? Did your Aunt tell you something?? Don't listen to her nonsense!! I don't have the slightest interest in your dad!!"

"Is that so? Then who are you interested in?"

"I... what business is it of yours?!"

Jiang Yujun blinked her eyelashes guiltily: "Don't try to change the subject!"

"I'm not changing the subject. I'm trying to find the source and crux of the conflict. If there's a problem, we have to solve it. Escaping isn't the way, don't you think?"

"The source and crux of the conflict is that you're disobedient! You lied to me!"

"Won't admit it, right? Fine, say it again in front of my parents."

Gu Yunfan stood up and pulled Jiang Yujun up, draping her clothes over her again. He dragged her to his parents' tombstone. "If you have the guts, swear in front of my parents that you didn't have any entanglements when you were young, or else you'll die without descendants!"

"You..."

Facing Mother Gu's gaze, Jiang Yujun couldn't say the words.

"The head of the Four Great Families of the Capital, the Richest Person in Dragon Country, can't even admit to this little thing. I overestimated you."

"Are you provoking me?!"

"That's right! I am provoking you! If you have the guts, say it!"

"Fine, fine, fine! I'll say it! Yes! You're right! I did have entanglements with your parents back in college! Your dad chose your mom! It hurt my pride! After that, I went abroad to study and parted ways with your parents, never to cross paths again!"

Jiang Yujun was emotional: "I took you as my Godson, first, out of consideration for my old friendship with your mom as her Best friend! Second, because I wasn't satisfied; I wanted to nurture you into a talent more outstanding than the son your parents could have raised, to prove I was better than them! Are you satisfied now?!!"

"Oh, you've got guts~" Gu Yunfan struck while the iron was hot: "Then you not letting me date—was it really because you were using me as a substitute?"

"I..." Jiang Yujun gritted her teeth: "At the beginning, there were indeed factors like that! But later I found out I didn't like your dad at all! That was just my adolescent competitive spirit, possessiveness, and desire for control acting up!"

"Oh? What made you realize that? Did you meet someone you truly like? Did you understand what true love should look like?"

"I..."

"Who is your true love?"

"None... none of your business!!"

Jiang Yujun's eyes darted around, not daring to look at Mother Gu as a sudden sense of nervousness washed over her.

Gu Yunfan smiled slightly. Actually, when he contacted his Aunt on the highway, he already had the answer in his heart. After a moment of contemplation, he said seriously: "President Jiang, let's dissolve our relationship~"

"What do you mean??"

Jiang Yujun's heart jolted. She looked sideways and questioned: "You... you want to sever ties with me... You want to leave the Jiang Family for your seven sisters..."

Her voice carried a sob. Her tears had run dry, her eyes were full of despair, and her heart felt as if it were being cut by a thousand knives.

Gu Yunfan grabbed her shoulders and replied: "You're only half right. I'm going to sever our relationship as Godmother and Godson, but I don't plan on leaving the Jiang Family~"

"You... what exactly do you mean..."

"From this moment on, you are no longer my Godmother, but..." Gu Yunfan slowly leaned in.

Chapter 161 Jiang Yujun: No, no, no... we can't do this... "What are you doing??"

Seeing Gu Yunfan's seemingly transgressive behavior, Jiang Yujun gave him a light slap with a 'pa' sound, her heart racing with tension.

"Don't move..." Gu Yunfan didn't mind, cupping Jiang Yujun's heart-shaped face with both hands, saying word by word: "From now on... you are my wife~"

"What did you say???"

As soon as the words fell, Gu Yunfan forced himself onto her. In the next second, her red lips felt a chill, and then her lips were pried open by him...!!!!!

Jiang Yujun's fox-like eyes instantly widened, her pupils experiencing a massive earthquake. Her brain let out a 'ying' sound, like a pressure cooker hissing steam, feeling like it was about to explode! Is this kid crazy???

No, no, no... we can't do this... I am his... he is mine... Oh! It's all a mess, all a mess!!

Jiang Yujun used all her strength to push Gu Yunfan away, saying in panic: "Gu Yunfan! Have you lost your mind?? Do you know what you're doing?? Did you drink too much last night and haven't sobered up yet?? Wake up!! Look clearly at who I am!!"

"I am awake~. Back then, it was my parents who hurt you. The debt owed by the previous generation will be repaid by me. Do you think that's OK?"

"OK your dead face!! You're truly audacious!! You even dare to tease me!!"

"Stop pretending~, isn't the person you truly like me?"

"I... you... you're overthinking it!!"

"Whether I'm overthinking it, you know in your heart~"

Gu Yunfan smacked his lips, feeling that kissing Jiang Yujun was clearly a level better than kissing the seven sisters: "Anyway, I've already severed our previous relationship. Right now, we start anew and enter a new stage~"

"No... no way!!"

"It has to be okay, it's not up to you anymore~. Before, I listened to you for everything, but this time, I call the shots."

Gu Yunfan took a step forward, Jiang Yujun took a step back. Another step forward, another step back. Jiang Yujun turned to run, but was grabbed by Gu Yunfan. With a gentle tug, he pulled her into his arms, cupped her head, and kissed her passionately again... Gu Yunfan!!!

Jiang Yujun kept hitting him, struggling for a long time without breaking free. As Gu Yunfan went deeper, Jiang Yujun experienced a sense of pleasure she had never felt before, gradually giving up resistance and letting him have his way... Crazy, crazy... this kid is truly crazy... But... isn't this exactly what you wanted... Didn't you make a wish last night... hoping to have the courage to break through yourself in the new year... Isn't he the one you want deep in your heart... Isn't he the person you truly love... What are you being so conflicted about... Can't accept the sudden change in relationship? Well... it is indeed shocking enough... Whatever... follow your heart... We have already terminated our original relationship... it doesn't count as violating ethics, morals, or public order and good customs... After some psychological construction, Jiang Yujun's tension faded a lot, and she proactively hooked her arms around Gu Yunfan's neck to try and respond... Finally stopped pretending~

Gu Yunfan laughed inwardly, let go of her head, and pressed his hands against her fox-like waist to continue the battle.

Wonderful... simply wonderful... as expected of jing citys number one beauty... as expected of asias number one goddess... as expected of one of the top ten wealthy socialites globally... the experience is just great!

What's wrong with being older?

A glamorous aunt is a plus... she is, after all, the President of Jiang Group with the presence of an empress... Gu Yunfan felt the most extreme thrill of his life... Cough cough... this kid's kissing skills are strong enough... Hmph... he must have practiced them with those seven... At the thought of this, the anger Jiang Yujun had just dissipated spiked again, and she suddenly bit Gu Yunfanhard.

"Hiss..."

Gu Yunfan felt the pain and instinctively let go of her, raising his hand to touch his mouth: "Why did you bite me? It's bleeding."

"Serves you right!"

"If you bite me, I have to bite you back!"

Gu Yunfan hugged her again.

"Mmm~" Jiang Yujun let out a moan and raised her hand to block his mouth: "Do you think it's appropriate here? Doesn't it feel weird? Your parents are watching you~"

"Makes sense~"

Gu Yunfan bent down and picked up Jiang Yujun, returning to his parents' gravestone: "Dad, Mom, the sins you committed, your son has repaid them for you. No need to thank me. Rest in peace. Bye-bye~"

"What are you saying?" Jiang Yujun pinched his ear, "Are you doing this to me just for atonement?"

"No, only at this moment did I realize that you are the person I love most~"

"Tch! You probably said that to those other girls too, right?"

"Shut up..."

Gu Yunfan lowered his head to block her fiery red lips, carrying her down the steps one by one.

What are you all looking at?

Never seen people kissing before?

Gu Yunfan felt as if countless eyes were staring at him from the surroundings. The vibe was indeed a bit eerie. Retreat, retreat, quick retreat. Gu Yunfan's pace became faster and faster... Jiang Yujun suppressed a laugh... Never would have thought... our kiss of commitment would actually be in a seaside cemetery... it really is unforgettable... Gu Yunfan carried Jiang Yujun to the back seat of the G-Wagon, hooked the car door shut with his toe, and his hands moved up her thighs.

Jiang Yujun hurriedly grabbed his hands: "What are you doing... at least change the location... it's so creepy here..."

"True~" Gu Yunfan voice-called Little Junjun: "Classmate Junjun, please turn on, go to the driver's seat and drive~"

"Ah??" Only then did Jiang Yujun see a young girl leaning in the passenger seat. She quickly pulled up her shoulder straps and wrapped her clothes tight: "Why did you bring her??"

"I drank last night, she's my designated driver."

"I'm speechless... you gave me a fright..."

Jiang Yujun saw her 18-year-old self turn on in a second and look back: "Received, President Gu. I'll go drive now. Oh? I found Sister Junjun. Sister Junjun, are you okay?"

"I'm fine~, Classmate Junjun, how is your combat power?"

"It's alright, ten times that of a human~"

"Is that so? I don't believe it~"

Jiang Yujun pointed at Gu Yunfan, "Your Sister Junjun was bullied by this person. Help me beat him up and let me see your skills."

"Sorry Sister Junjun, he is my master, I cannot beat him."

"What?? He is your master? Didn't he give you to me? I even bound your ID. Shouldn't you listen to me in everything?"

"I was developed by him, so he is like my father. A daughter cannot hit her father. I can follow any other instructions from you."

"What what?? Father??"

Jiang Yujun twisted Gu Yunfan's ear: "How did you train her?? Her calling you father is equivalent to me calling you father! Do you want to die??"

"She's just making an analogy~" Gu Yunfan gave Little Junjun a thumbs up, "Beautiful! Father didn't dote on you for nothing. Hurry up and drive~"

"Father my foot! You're out of control!"

Jiang Yujun pinned Gu Yunfan to the back seat and hit him.

Little Junjun smiled sweetly, nimbly jumped from the passenger seat to the driver's seat, and started the car.

"Hey hey hey? Where are you going? Turn around, turn around. Leave the cemetery and go to the nearest seaside, find a place with no one around."

"Received, President Gu~" Little Junjun turned the car around.

Gu Yunfan hugged Big Jun Jun and continued the passionate kiss.

Wait... my 18-year-old self is driving in front... and we're kissing in the back seat, which is also quite weird... Why does this kid always do such strange things... When they reached a quiet seaside, Gu Yunfan had Little Junjun go out to keep watch, while he used his practical actions in the back seat to atone to Big Jun Jun... After about half an hour... Big Jun Jun was suddenly startled... Ah this this this...

Chapter 162: From Now On, You Shall Call Each Other Sisters, I'll Crown You Empress!

The sun was high in the sky.

Bright sunlight streamed through the car window, illuminating Jiang Yujun's heart-shaped face, her hazy fox-like eyes appearing enchanting and soul-stirring.

Exhausted, Jiang Yujun leaned against Gu Yunfan's chest, looking like a deflated human balloon. Her large brown waves were scattered messily across her chest, and the Heart of the Ocean sapphire on her neck rose and fell sharply with her breathing.

I understand... I finally understand why those seven are so obsessed with this kid... He's not a normal person at all... It's too much... Who could handle this... I almost lost my life... "Godm— oh no, First Wife, I've already redeemed myself to you. You'll forgive me now, right?"

Gu Yunfan looked down at Jiang Yujun. Beautiful~, so beautiful~. He never expected that he would actually obtain such a peerless beauty. Oh yeah!

"What 'First Wife'... Do you mean... the other seven are your 'little wives'... You're not willing to give them up, are you..."

"Every one of them has given me their heart and soul. If I were to abandon them, would I even be human? If I betray them today, I'll betray you tomorrow. Would you dare to want a man like that? Would you even like him?"

"Hmph... Excuses... How can you be such a scumbag... You don't look like one..."

"I'm not a scumbag. You heard it last night too—they were the ones who proactively seduced me. I'm a pure victim~"

"Give me a break... It takes two to tango... Actually, I noticed something was off between you all a long time ago... I just didn't want to admit it..."

"I knew you knew. It was pretty exhausting keeping it from you, living in fear every day."

"Hmph... You took advantage of my doting to act recklessly... If Yanyan and Siqing hadn't gotten drunk and let it slip last night... were you planning to hide it from me forever..."

"No, I was actually planning to come clean to you recently. It's just that an accident forced my apology tour to happen sooner."

"An apology tour... Is this your way of apologizing?"

"Just tell me if it was effective or not." Gu Yunfan raised an eyebrow.

Jiang Yujun raised a delicate hand with red-painted nails and poked his forehead. "You... I must have owed your mother in my past life... for her to send a little devil like you to torture me..."

"This is called fate, it's destiny~"

Gu Yunfan lowered his head to kiss her red lips. "Back to the topic just now... can you, uh... accept them?"

"How... how can I accept them? You know what our relationship is... wouldn't that be a mess..."

"It's not a mess. Didn't you guys sever your ties last night? Anyway, you're not blood-related. How about this: from now on, you'll call each other sisters. I'll crown you the Empress, and the seven of them will be Concubines. What do you think?"

"Get lost—" Jiang Yujun pinched his ear. "You've got quite the imagination, don't you~"

"Then what do you suggest? You can't really kick them out of the Jiang Family, can you? Would you have the heart to? And we can't keep the old relationship, right? We'll each have our own terms? I'll call you wife, and they'll still call you..."

"Stop right there!" Jiang Yujun covered Gu Yunfan's mouth. "Did your brain get caught in a door?!"

"I'm just making an analogy. You're the great Queen of the Business World, you're full of ideas. You propose a solution."

"Hmm..."

Jiang Yujun had actually considered this issue long ago. As Gu Yunfan said, changing to a sisterly relationship wasn't impossible; it might even be the best solution.

But... could those seven accept it... They were still in the dark... If they found out... wouldn't they be scared to death?

Whatever... They're the ones who let me down... They owe me... They have to accept it whether they want to or not... There's no room for choice... Jiang Yujun rubbed her temples. "Don't worry about this. When we get back, I'll talk to them."

"Oh? So you've accepted? Godm— Empress, you're so magnanimous!"

Gu Yunfan kissed Jiang Yujun repeatedly. "Mua, Mua, Mua! First Wife, I love you!"

"Look at you~, don't get happy too soon. I haven't forgiven you yet." Jiang Yujun took the opportunity to make demands. "If you agree to three conditions, I'll let this go. I can also reluctantly accept those seven so you won't be in a difficult position."

"Oh?? Great, great! Never mind three conditions, I'll agree to thirty, even three hundred!"

"One: I am the last one. From now on, you cannot look for other women, or I will never forgive you!"

"Fine, I promise!"

"Swear to the heavens. No, swear on your parents. If you break this oath, may you have no descendants and be struck by lightning!"

"Damn! That's harsh!"

"You don't dare? Then you're not being sincere."

"Who says I'm not sincere? I'll swear if I have to."

Gu Yunfan raised his hand toward Jiang Yujun, ready to take the oath.

"Why are you swearing to me? I'm not your mother." Jiang Yujun pointed at the sea outside the window. "Your parents passed away at sea. Swear toward the ocean."

"Fine~" Gu Yunfan faced the sea. "Parents in heaven, bear witness. Your son swears that your classmate, Ms. Jiang Yujun, will be my life's destination. I promise to keep my distance from other women in the future and never do anything to betray Jiang Yujun. I promise to love her well. If I break this oath, may I be struck by lightning and have no descendants!"

"Ha~, what did you just call me? Your life's destination?" Jiang Yujun's smile was like a blooming flower. "I like the sound of that~. Remember what you said today~"

"Don't worry, don't worry. Please have some confidence in yourself, Great Beauty Jiang. I've already driven the world's most expensive Bugatti La Voiture Noire; I have no interest in driving any other cars."

"Get lost! Perfectly good words turn sour coming out of your mouth!"

Jiang Yujun slapped him and continued, "Second condition: I will try to accept those seven, and I will help you handle them. But in your heart and in this home, I must always come first."

"That's a given~. You were always the boss of our home. They're all terrified of you; they call you the Great Demon Head behind your back. No one dares to challenge your status or authority."

"I'm not talking about them, I'm talking about you. You must promise that I am the one you love most, that I occupy the biggest place in your heart, and that you will always prioritize me."

"No problem~. No need to promise; you've always been the person I love most. You've always been number one in my heart."

"Sweet talker~" Jiang Yujun was secretly delighted. "As for the third condition... why don't you try to guess?"

"Hmm..." Gu Yunfan acted as if he were thinking, his gaze drifting down to Jiang Yujun's lower abdomen. "Do you want me to help you have a baby?"

"Ugh, go away. You're thinking way too far ahead~"

"It's not far ahead. You're already in your forties; you're an older mother. If we don't do it soon, it'll be too late."

"Enough, enough, stop mentioning my age. Let's not talk about that for now." Jiang Yujun paused and gave him a hint. "Tell me... what should a couple do... before having a baby?"

"Share a bed, of course."

"Bed, bed, bed, that's all you think about." Jiang Yujuncurled her red lips. "What about before sharing a bed?"

"Before sharing a bed?" Gu Yunfan rubbed his chin, completely confused by her.

"You're such an idiot!" Jiang Yujun couldn't help but reveal the answer. "Don't you have to get married before having a baby?"

"Get married???"

"What are you so excited about?"

"No... our relationship before... you know... if we get married... wouldn't the whole internet explode??"

"Don't be nervous~. I don't care about a wedding ceremony; we don't have to have one. But you have to register the marriage with me. As long as outsiders don't know, it'll be fine." (Note: For plot purposes, the legal marriage age in this parallel world is set to 18, so one can register at 19.)

"Register the marriage??? *Cough cough cough*..."

"What? You can't do it? Who was just swearing so decisively, saying I was his destination, his favorite, that I ranked first in his heart, and even... even planning to have a baby with me? Was that all just lying nonsense?"

"No, no... I'm a bit dazed... let me catch my breath..."

Gu Yunfan closed his eyes and rubbed the bridge of his nose.

Jiang Yujun's red lips curled up, her eyes full of smiles. "Are you worried your seven little wives won't be able to accept it? Let me tell you, as long as I don't look for trouble with them, they should be thanking their lucky stars. They owe me and should naturally compensate me. If I register with you, they'll have nothing to say. Only by registering can I prove my status as the Official Wife. If you can't even accept this, then there's nothing more to talk about~"

Buzz buzz buzz—

The Eldest Princess was calling.

After Gu Yunfan took Jiang Yujun away from the Cemetery, he had received over a dozen calls and video chats. He had been busy redeeming himself and hadn't answered a single one.

Chapter 163: Better to do it now than later, we'll get our marriage certificate in your Island City tomorrow~

"Hello, Eighth Brother! You finally picked up! How is it? Did you find her??"

The tone on the phone was quite anxious, followed by the voices of the Second Princess, Third Princess, and the other sisters. Hearing Gu Yunfan answer, they immediately crowded around their eldest sister.

Holding Jiang Yujun, Gu Yunfan replied, "Don't worry, I found her this morning~"

"Then why didn't you let us know you were safe?? You didn't answer our calls or video chats; you scared us to death!"

"I left my phone in the car and only just saw them~"

"Okay, okay. How is Our Mother?"

"She severed ties with you last night; she's not your mother anymore."

"Oh, please! She was just talking out of anger. Don't make things worse. Hurry up and tell us! How is her state of mind?"

"Not great. She came to Island City to complain to my parents. If I had arrived a step later, she would have jumped into the sea to end it all~"

"Heavens—"

"The seven of you hurt her too deeply. She couldn't handle the despair of being abandoned by everyone."

"Yes, yes, yes, we were wrong, we were wrong. Give the phone to Our Mother, we want to talk to her for a bit!"

Hearing this, Jiang Yujun waved her hand, indicating she didn't want to talk. She wanted to deepen her daughters' guilt so she would have the upper hand when she eventually laid her cards on the table.

Gu Yunfan replied, "The Great Demon Head is still angry. She doesn't want to talk to you. I've been coaxing her for a long time and still haven't succeeded. When she saw me, she gave me a piece of her mind and even bit me—she almost bit a piece of my flesh off~"

Ha~

Jiang Yujun reached out to stroke the wound on Gu Yunfan's shoulder. Gu Yunfan grimaced in pain. Looking at his hand, he saw bloodstains. He hadn't felt it when she bit him, but now he realized how deep the wound was, and her face couldn't help but show heartache.

"If she scolds you, just take it. If she bites you, you deserve it. Who told you to be such a bastard!"

"Anyway, I've severed ties with the Great Demon Head. Just you wait. When she returns to the capital, she'll deal with the rest of you too~"

"She doesn't need to return to the capital! We'll go to Island City right now to apologize to her!"

Hearing this, Jiang Yujun waved her hand again, signaling not to let them come to Island City.

Gu Yunfan followed her wishes: "Don't come. She's in a fit of rage right now. Don't walk into the line of fire. Let her calm down. Don't worry, I'll be with her at all times. We just had a press conference last night, and there are many company matters to handle. Since we're not there, you need to stay at the headquarters and help us manage the overall situation."

"Sigh, alright then. You must, must take good care of Our Mother. Comfort her well and bring her back safely as soon as possible. We'll be waiting for you at home."

The call ended.

Gu Yunfan saw many unread messages and trending search notifications on his screen. As expected, the Jiang Group's stock price hit the daily limit again. Its market value rose from over 2 trillion to over 2.2 trillion, an overnight surge of 200 billion.

There were also voices from various Western sectors. Following the aviation engine, the bionic artificial intelligence robot, 1nm chip, and 1nm lithography machine released last night had once again shocked the world.

This time, the sensation was even greater and more widespread. Western political circles expressed deep concern, and the tech industry was in a state of panic.

Gu Yunfan swiped through the notifications to look at the trending searches, asking as he browsed, "Great Beauty Jiang, when are we going home?"

"Depends on my mood~" Jiang Yujun leaned against him to read the news.

"The others must be very worried about you. I just heard Xi Xi and Yanyan crying."

"Hmph, all of them combined aren't as sad as I was. I have to let them taste what it's like to be miserable too."

"It's almost noon. Are you hungry? Shall I take you to lunch?"

"Yesterday was my birthday, and you ruined my party. You have to make it up to me today."

"No problem~"

"Contact the head of the Jiang Group's Island City branch and arrange a yacht. We'll celebrate my birthday at sea~"

"Okey-dokey~"

Gu Yunfan rolled down the car window and called Little Jun Jun back to drive.

Jiang Yujun felt like there was still a major unresolved matter. After the car started, she suddenly remembered: "Look at my brain! Yinuo's call threw me off. Regarding what I just told you, did you agree?"

"What matter?"

"Playing dumb? The matter of getting our marriage certificate~"

"Ahem... I'll think about it."

"Think about my foot! I'm not in a good state today, so I'll rest well for a day. Tomorrow, the two of us will get our certificate."

"Tomorrow???"

"That's right~ Better to do it now than later. It'll be tomorrow, right here in your local Island City~"

"Holy crap—isn't that too fast?? Should we discuss it with the others before making a decision??"

"Discuss my foot! Since when does Jiang Yujun need to discuss things with others? Gu Yunfan, are you unwilling? If that's your attitude, I won't forgive you!"

"No, no, no, I'm very willing. I just feel it's a bit sudden."

Gu Yunfan was actually considering the feelings of the other seven, worried they wouldn't be able to accept it. However, Jiang Yujun was right; those seven, under her intimidation and filled with guilt, wouldn't dare to compete with her, nor would they.

Fine... getting the certificate is fine... it's actually quite exciting when I think about it... After pondering for a moment, Gu Yunfan agreed to Jiang Yujun's proposal.

"Really??" Jiang Yujun hugged him in pleasant surprise. "Haha~ At least you still have a conscience~"

She was 44 years old and deeply yearned for marriage. Whether they had a wedding ceremony didn't matter, but she really wanted a marriage certificate.

In her view, a marriage certificate symbolized a contract, representing both parties signing and sealing their fate, being completely tied together and closely linked from then on. It also meant their relationship was recognized by the state and protected by law, which would give her a great sense of security.

Of course, this was also due to her personality. She was forceful and domineering, with a strong desire for possession. She wasn't satisfied with a regular dating relationship; if she was going to love, she wanted to go all the way. She would only feel at ease once she had obtained the certificate with Gu Yunfan.

Driving in the front and eavesdropping, Little Jun Junasked in confusion, "President Gu, Sister Junjun, you're getting a certificate? What kind of certificate?"

"Just drive. Don't go poking into grown-up business~"

Gu Yunfan tilted Jiang Yujun's chin up. "Are you satisfied now? Can you forgive me?"

"Depends on your future performance~" Jiang Yujun gave Gu Yunfan a light peck. "I have one more small condition. I wonder if the Great President Gu can agree to it?"

"Another one? What kind of trouble are you stirring up now??"

"Don't be nervous. Didn't you say that even if it's thirty or three hundred conditions, not just three, you'd agree?"

"Damn! You've got me cornered. Go ahead."

"Ha~ Once we get the certificate tomorrow, we'll basically be married. It wouldn't be too much for a newlywed couple to go on a honeymoon, would it?"

"Oh, I thought it was something else. A honeymoon? O.K. I'll go wherever you want to go. It just so happens that the R&D projects have been a bit rushed these past few months, so it's time to stop and rest."

"Good baby, love you~"

Jiang Yujun tilted her chin up and kissed him.

Little Jun Jun glanced through the rearview mirror. She had already seen it on the way from the cemetery to the seaside this morning. Two words: Mind-blowing! Luckily her CPU technology was advanced, otherwise, it would have been fried.

Chapter 164: Re-holding the Birthday Party at Sea, Pouring Out Their Hearts

A luxury yacht floated leisurely on the blue sea, the sunlight spilling onto the shimmering crests of the waves like dancing bits of gold, while a flock of egrets circled above, looking down curiously at the yacht's terrace.

On the large terrace, Gu Yunfan and Jiang Yujun sat opposite each other. The two had just showered and changed into new clothes to re-hold the birthday party that had been crashed last night.

"President Jiang~, officially wishing you a happy birthday~" Gu Yunfan raised his red wine glass.

Jiang Yujun smiled beautifully, her eyes rippling with emotion as she held up her glass. "I prefer it when you call me wife~"

"First Wife, happy birthday~"

"Ha~, thank you, Little Husband~"

"Please remove the word 'Little'."

"You remove the word 'First' first~"

"First Wife, First Wife, First Wife~"

"Little Husband, Little Husband, Little Husband~"

"Am I small or not, don't you know in your heart?"

"I'll splash a whole face of wine on you~~"

Jiang Yujun feigned a move with her wine glass, the red wine swaying like waves. The two laughed together, the crisp sound of clinking glasses echoing in the sea breeze.

Little Jun Jun, who was charging on the sofa nearby, watched silently with a hint of a smile on her lips.

The waitress Little older sister inside the cabin, however, had a look of utter shock on her face.

Wait... why are President Jiang and President Gu calling each other husband and wife??

Their relationship was known to everyone... how did they suddenly become a couple... this is too mind-blowing... no wonder before the boat set off... the Branch General Manager made all of us sign a non-disclosure agreement... "When did it start?"

Gu Yunfan cut a piece of steak and held it to Jiang Yujun's lips.

Jiang Yujun elegantly opened her mouth to take it, chewing slowly as she asked, "When did what start?"

"Falling for me~"

"Hmm... as for the specific time... I really can't say. Fate is always unexpected. I truly didn't expect that we would actually end up at this stage~"

Jiang Yujun's eyes held a hint of reminiscence. "Perhaps from the very first moment I saw you, the gears of fate began to turn in another direction, I just didn't realize it."

"As the saying goes, the bystanders see more clearly while those involved are confused. When we held the Recognition Ceremony, your Aunt actually saw through it. She said I shouldn't recognize you as a relative, but that the son should pay the father's debt. I was quite startled by her bold words at the time."

"I thought I just treated you as a junior. However, as time passed, without me knowing it, you walked into my heart. With you, I experienced the feeling of my heart racing for the first time, the feeling of being jealous for the first time, and the feeling of loss when I don't see you for a while for the first time."

"That was when I understood what true love is. But I was unwilling to admit it, and even more afraid to face it, because our relationship didn't allow it, and the eyes of the world wouldn't accept it. So I could only bury that love deep in the depths of my heart."

"There are eight sufferings in life: birth, old age, sickness, death, meeting the hated, separation from the loved, not getting what one desires, and the flourishing of the five skandhas. Among them, unrequited love is the most torturous."

"I clearly knew you were being all lovey-dovey and flirtatious with other women behind my back, yet I had to pretend I didn't know. Can you understand that kind of pain? Every time I thought about it, it felt like a knife twisting in my heart."

"Heaven gave me power, wealth, and status that everyone envies, yet it took away my love. I thought I would never have love in this life. Especially last night, when your secret affair was exposed, I felt like I was being swallowed by an abyss of despair."

"I considered myself to have seen countless storms, and my psychological quality and endurance far exceed ordinary people. But at that moment, I really wanted to end my life and be done with it all."

"If you hadn't come to Island City to find me, perhaps... perhaps you would never have seen me again..."

With this sincere outpouring of emotion, Jiang Yujun's eyes turned slightly red, and she couldn't help but choke up.

Gu Yunfan poked a piece of mousse cake and brought it to her lips. "I think that love which has experienced the test of time, the hardships of reality, and the baptism of storms is true love. Only such love can be etched in one's heart and be unforgettable for a lifetime~"

"One smooth line after another. People with rich dating experience are indeed different. You must have used these sweet words to coax them too, right?"

"No way? They all came to me voluntarily, everything was smooth sailing without any setbacks. You are the most difficult one to handle."

"Haha~" Jiang Yujun ate the cake; her mouth was sweet, but her heart was even sweeter. "Then what about you? When did you start liking me?"

"Do you want to hear the truth or a lie?"

"Nonsense, what do you think?"

"Actually, I've liked you since I was wearing split pants~"

"Go away! Can you be serious?"

"I'm telling the truth. You were already famous before I was born. Ever since I can remember, I often saw news about you on the internet. You are the recognized jing citys number one beauty, asias number one goddess, and one of the top ten wealthy socialites globally. At that time, I secretly made up my mind that when I grew up, I would definitely marry you as my wife. Do you know why I learned so many skills since I was a child? It was to strengthen myself so that one day I could have you!"

"Hahahahaha..."

Jiang Yujun was blooming with joy upon hearing this. "Who are you fooling? What does a little brat in split pants know? To even aspire to marry a wife in the future, that's hilarious, haha..."

"Hey? Don't think kids don't understand anything. A child's heart will also race when they see a beautiful older sister."

"That's just you! So you've been a Little Wolf since you were a kid!"

"Believe it or not~"

Gu Yunfan admitted he was exaggerating, but he indeed had fantasies about Jiang Yujun when he was a child. It was the most primitive human impulse, quite normal. It was just that the older sisters he felt impulsive about weren't just Jiang Yujun alone; there was also Liu Yifei, Fan Ye, the South Korean chaebol Eldest Princess Lee Boo-jin, and so on... The two fed each other mouthful by mouthful, spending a wonderful birthday banquet at sea amidst the gentle sea breeze and sunlight.

"Husband, I'm so sleepy, let's go to sleep~"

Jiang Yujun hadn't slept all night, and coupled with the excessive release of emotions and being tossed around by Gu Yunfan for half the morning, she was already exhausted.

"Sure~, Classmate Junjun, lead the way~"

Gu Yunfan stood up and picked up Jiang Yujun directly, giving her a kiss~, and carried her downstairs in broad daylight.

Little Jun Jun led the way in front, while the waitress, crew members, and other staff all consciously lowered their heads, pretending not to see.

Arriving at the Presidential Suite, Gu Yunfan threw Jiang Yujun onto the luxurious bed and took off her diamond-encrusted high heels. A pair of long legs in black silk stockings curled slightly, radiating a blood-pumping temptation.

His gaze moved up—mature, sexy, enchanting, domineering, and elegant, the absolute ceiling of mature women... "Ah-hem..." Jiang Yujun was pressed down by Gu Yunfan, panting softly. "You Little Pervert... can't you let me rest... I'm exhausted..."

"You sleep, I'll give you a Chinese Therapeutic Massage. You'll sleep even better this way~" Gu Yunfan leaned down and started with an oral Chinese Therapeutic Massage.

Mhm... Jiang Yujun wrapped her arms around his neck and responded passionately... her mind filled with visions of getting their marriage certificate with Gu Yunfantomorrow...

Chapter 165: Secretly Registering the Marriage, A Solemn Vow

Early the next morning.

Gu Yunfan woke up slowly with Jiang Yujun in his arms. The two of them had been sleeping since yesterday afternoon. Jiang Yujun's beautiful eyes were tightly closed, still immersed in a sweet dream.

They were getting their marriage certificate today, and Gu Yunfan was a little excited. Although Jiang Yujun said there was no need for a wedding, he felt they should have one. Since he had decided to marry Jiang Yujun, he couldn't let her feel slighted. A public wedding was out of the question, but a small private ceremony was still possible.

After thinking for a moment, he quietly sent a message to the person in charge of the Jiang Group branch office, asking her to immediately purchase Chinese-style wedding attire, wedding rings, flowers, cake, and so on. He then asked her to decorate a wedding venue, which he arranged to be at their home in Island City.

For the sake of secrecy, he specifically instructed the person in charge not to let the neighbors know. If this matter were exposed, it would be a huge deal.

Buzz, buzz, buzz—

Second Princess An Lingran called via video.

Gu Yunfan hung up and replied with text: The Great Demon Head is sleeping, it's not convenient to pick up~

Second Sister:???

Second Sister: You're sleeping with Our Mother??

Gu Yunfan: I'm just afraid she might do something rash, I have to keep an eye on her at all times.

Second Sister: True... Gu Yunfan: Also, she's not your mom right now, and she's not my Godmother either. We've severed our relationship.

Second Sister: Oh, stop bickering with her. Coax her well and make sure she returns safely.

Gu Yunfan: Don't worry, leave it to me.

Second Sister: Roughly when will you guys be back?

Gu Yunfan: I promised her last night that I'd take her traveling to relax. Expecting about a month.

Second Sister: A month? That long?

Gu Yunfan: You're a doctor, you understand the saying that it takes a hundred days to heal broken bones and tendons. Her heart is broken, and she almost took her own life. How could she recover in just a day or two?

Second Sister: True. Alright then, I'll tell the sisters. You focus on taking her out to relax.

Jiang Yujun was awakened by the 'tap-tap-tap' sound of typing. She slightly opened her fox eyes and turned over, only to feel her waist aching, her back sore, and her legs cramping. She frowned and complained resentfully, "Who are you chatting with so early in the morning, kid... Chatting with someone else while holding me... You're being half-hearted..."

"I'm not. Second Sister is just concerned about you."

Gu Yunfan let her see the message history.

Jiang Yujun glanced at it, and when she saw Gu Yunfan's explanation to An Lingran, she couldn't help but laugh.

Gu Yunfan asked, "Did my First Wife sleep well? When are we going to get our certificate?"

"There's no need to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau. There are too many people and too much gossip; it's easy for the secret to leak. I'll make a call and have the staff come to us to handle it."

"Huh? Marriage certificates can be handled at home?"

"Special talents get special treatment. You're a great hero of the country. I'll just call the Mayor of Island City and say that the world-famous Gu Yunfan wants to get married but doesn't have time to go get the certificate. I expect the Mayor will personally bring the Director of the Civil Affairs Bureau and the staff over to handle it for you~"

"Holy crap! Why don't you say you're the one getting married? Isn't your reputation even bigger?"

"Ha~, not as big as yours, not as big as yours~"

Jiang Yujun picked up her phone. She didn't contact the Mayor of Island City directly, but first contacted the Mayor of Jing City. She wasn't very familiar with the Mayor of Island City, but her Older Female Cousin was on good terms with him; the latter had once served as the Older Female Cousin's secretary.

Her Older Female Cousin was shocked when she received the call: "What?? You're getting a marriage certificate with Yunfan??"

"Shh, shh, shh, keep it low-key. Weren't you always egging me on to take this kid down? Why are you so surprised now?"

"I'm surprised that you two are getting a marriage certificate! You've got quite the nerve! Aren't you afraid the outside world will find out?"

"That's why I'm asking for your help. Contact the Mayor of Island City and ask the Civil Affairs Bureau staff to come to me to process the certificate. Remember, everyone who knows and everyone who handles it must keep it strictly confidential. The files must also be sealed. It must never be known to the outside world, otherwise, the impact on our Jiang Family and the Jiang Group will be very significant."

"I'm impressed. Are you afraid he'll run away? So you're forcing him to register the marriage with you?"

"Who's forcing him? He can't wait to marry me~. He said I'm his favorite~"

"My god, how disgusting, an old cow eating tender grass~"

"Get lost! You're the old cow!"

"Haha~, but seriously, why did you suddenly run away from home? I called you so many times yesterday and you didn't pick up. Was that kid doing something behind your back with..."

"Fine, fine, fine, we'll talk about that later. Do this for me first. Yunfan and I are getting up to wash up now. I'll send you the location in a bit. Have the staff come over as soon as possible."

"You and Yunfan are already sleeping together?"

"What? Is that not allowed? We're about to get our certificate, can't we sleep together? You talk too much~"

Jiang Yujun hung up the phone and stretched: "Done~. Hubby, carry me to wash up... Ah... It hurts, it hurts... My waist is about to break..."

"Open your mouth~" Gu Yunfan had just quietly taken out a bottle of ten-complete great tonic pills from the system space. Before Jiang Yujun could react, he fed her a dozen or so.

"Cough, cough... What is this?"

Jiang Yujun looked down and saw Gu Yunfan holding a small, transparent bottle without any packaging.

"Homemade immortal elixir, eat it and you'll live forever~"

Gu Yunfan put the medicine bottle on the nightstand, got out of bed, and carried Jiang Yujun to the bathroom. Splash—the two of them bathed in the river of love together. At the same time, he had Jun Jun notify the yacht pilot to head back.

When they returned to the pier, the staff from the Civil Affairs Bureau had already arrived. As Jiang Yujun had expected, the Mayor of Island City personally led the Director of the Civil Affairs Bureau and the staff from the Marriage Registration Office to handle the matter on-site.

Gu Yunfan was so embarrassed his stomach was turning. Like a thief, he invited everyone into the cabin's conference room. The Mayor of Island City started with a "Congratulations on your marriage," making Gu Yunfandie of embarrassment on the spot.

Jiang Yujun smiled as she filled out the 'Declaration of Application for Marriage Registration,' signed it, and pressed her thumbprint. Gu Yunfan followed suit.

The staff set up a red background cloth. Gu Yunfan wore a white shirt, and Jiang Yujun wore a white dress. They stood side by side, smiling, as the camera clicked away.

Jiang Yujun: "Do we need to make a vow?"

Gu Yunfan: "It's a bit awkward... Let's skip it..."

Jiang Yujun: "No, take the vow with me."

The staff hung the national emblem in front of the red cloth.

The expressions of the two became solemn and serious.

Jiang Yujun: "I, Jiang Yujun, voluntarily take Gu Yunfan to be my husband~"

Gu Yunfan: "I, Gu Yunfan, voluntarily take Jiang Yujun to be my wife~"

Jiang Yujun: "I promise that from this day forward, we will jointly shoulder the responsibilities and obligations bestowed upon us by marriage. We will respect and love each other, and treat each other with sincerity. Whether in prosperity or adversity, wealth or simplicity, health or sickness, we will never leave each other and will walk hand in hand~"

Gu Yunfan: "You were well-prepared, weren't you~"

Jiang Yujun: "This is a vow, be serious!"

The Mayor of Island City, the Director of the Civil Affairs Bureau, and the staff off to the side chuckled secretly.

Jiang Yujun had been looking forward to this day for a long time. Every word of the vow had been rehearsed in her mind countless times. She spoke a lot fluently, her eyes brimming with tears by the end.

Thump!

The moment the steel seal came down, the stone hanging in Jiang Yujun's heart completely fell to the ground, and her whole body was filled with a sense of security.

[interaction value +999]

Holy crap—

The system notification rang in Gu Yunfan's ear.

"President Jiang, President Gu, we wish you a happy marriage and a hundred years of harmony~"

The Director of the Civil Affairs Bureau personally presented the marriage certificates to the two of them.

Gu Yunfan took them with both hands and opened the two red booklets, staring blankly.

Upper side—

Certificate Holder: Gu Yunfan

Registration Date: June 3, 2026

Marriage Certificate Number: XXXXX... Lower side—

Name: Gu Yunfan, Gender: Male

Nationality: Dragon Country, Date of Birth: July 7, 2007

ID Number: XXXXX... Name: Jiang Yujun, Gender: Female

Nationality: Dragon Country, Date of Birth: June 1, 1982

ID Number: XXXXX... Just like that, married?

It's a bit sudden... Gu Yunfan felt dazed.

"Let me see~" Jiang Yujun took her own marriage certificate, her eyes overflowing with a happy smile.

They saw off the Mayor of Island City, the Director of the Civil Affairs Bureau, and the staff.

Jiang Yujun hugged Gu Yunfan tightly: "Hubby, I love you..."

"Come on, I'll take you somewhere~"

"Where? For what?"

"You'll know when we get there~"

Gu Yunfan took Jiang Yujun home.

Chapter 166: Secret Marriage, The Wedding Ceremony

Island City Comic Street.

A business van slowly pulled up in front of Gu Yunfan's house.

Jiang Yujun laughed and said, "So you were bringing me home. What? We just got our marriage license, and you're already taking me to meet your parents?"

"Of course~"

Gu Yunfan led her out of the car, and little Jun Junfollowed. Although The Group kept a low profile, they still caught the attention of the neighbors, and a dozen or so aunties and uncles gathered around.

"Oh! Yunfan is back! President Jiang is here too! Welcome, welcome~"

"A group of people came to your house this morning. I thought a thief had broken in, but after asking, I found out you were coming home to stay for a couple of days. Those people were here to help you clean the rooms."

"Yunfan, you don't need to trouble outsiders for things like this in the future. Just give us a call, and we'll help you tidy up."

"Wow, wow, wow! Is this little beauty the new robotYunfan developed?? It's so lifelike! She looks like she was carved from the same mold as President Jiang!"

"Yunfan, we watched the Jiang Group's press conference livestream the night before last. You really brought honor to our Island City. We're proud of you!"

"Yunfan, President Jiang, come, come, come to our house for tea. It's rare for you to be back; have lunch at our place!"

"No, no, no, eat at our house. We run a restaurant, and Yunfan loved our food the most when he was a kid."

The neighbors were even more enthusiastic than when they saw Gu Yunfan last year.

Everyone knew that Gu Yunfan had long since been promoted to Vice President of the Jiang Group and held a 5% stake in The Group. Today, the Jiang Group's stock price hit the daily limit again, with a real-time market value of 2.43 trillion. Gu Yunfan's net worth was over 1200 billion, making him the richest man in Island Cityand even the entire Qilu Region.

When a person becomes powerful, everyone treats them with kindness. That's human nature. The neighbors were already nice to Gu Yunfan, but now they were even better, to the point of respect and awe.

Gu Yunfan had business to attend to, so he laughed and politely declined, "Thank you for your kindness, uncles and aunts. We appreciate the sentiment, but we have things to do today. I'll host a dinner and treat everyone another day~"

Jiang Yujun didn't know what Gu Yunfan was up to, but she also expressed her gratitude to the neighbors, so they had no choice but to let it go.

These people actually wanted to follow Gu Yunfan inside to sit, chat, and build connections, but since Gu Yunfandidn't invite them, they felt too embarrassed to follow.

After entering the courtyard, little Jun Jun tactfully closed the gate. The branch office had arranged for Bodyguards to stand guard at the entrance.

The small courtyard was very clean, clearly having just been swept. However, for the sake of secrecy, there were no "Double Happiness" characters posted, nor was there a red carpet. It didn't look like a wedding venue at all.

Until the moment Gu Yunfan pushed open the door to the main house—

Jiang Yujun's eyes lit up, and she suddenly froze, so excited she was incoherent: "Wait... you... what are you doing??"

"Can't you tell? We're having our wedding ceremony~"

Gu Yunfan took Jiang Yujun's hand: "Come, let's go change into our wedding attire first~"

"Oh my god—you brat..."

Jiang Yujun's feet felt stiff. The living room was decorated with lanterns and streamers, and a giant "Double Happiness" character was pasted on the main wall. Four long red silk ribbons stretched from the corners of the room to the chandelier, intertwining to form a large red rose. Eight red lanterns hung on either side of the room, and the floor was covered with balloons and fresh flowers. The overall style was traditional Chinese, exactly the type Jiang Yujun liked.

"Time was tight, so the preparations aren't perfect and the decorations are quite simple. If there's a chance in the future, I'll throw you a grand wedding~" Gu Yunfan pulled Jiang Yujun into the house.

Stepping on the thick layer of petals, the fragrance filled her nose. Jiang Yujun said dazed, "No... your decorations are wonderful... I love it... I didn't expect you to arrange a wedding behind my back..."

"A sense of ceremony is necessary~"

Gu Yunfan took her to the second floor. The bedroom was also grandly decorated. A canopy embroidered with "Dragon and Phoenix bringing prosperity" hung over the bed, its edges stitched with fine gold thread. Under the light, it looked as if golden dragons and colorful phoenixes were circling within the curtains.

On the nightstand sat a pair of red lacquered wooden boxes containing dates, peanuts, longans, and lotus seeds, symbolizing "wishing for a baby soon."

Gu Yunfan opened the wardrobe and took out a festive Ming-style red gown. "There wasn't enough time for a custom fit, so I bought a ready-made Chinese wedding dress. Try it on and see if it fits."

"Tsk, tsk, tsk~ You've really put thought into this~"

When Jiang Yujun saw the wedding dress, she was so moved she wanted to burst into tears. This scene had appeared in her dreams countless times.

Gu Yunfan helped her into the gown and placed the golden Phoenix Coronet on her head. He also changed into a Ming-style red Hanfu. This was the second time the two of them had worn such exquisite traditional clothing; the first time was for the family recognition, and this time was for their marriage.

"How is it? Does it look flashy?"

Gu Yunfan lifted his long sleeves and showed off smugly.

"Don't move..." Jiang Yujun raised her hand to help him straighten the Yishanguan on his head, then tilted her chin up and gazed at him quietly, her eyes full of love and emotion. After a moment of dazing, she couldn't help but stand on her tiptoes and kiss him. As they kissed, she pushed Gu Yunfan onto the bed... "Wait, wait, wait. We haven't even performed the ceremony yet, and you're already in a hurry to enter the bridal chamber? Can't you be a bit more reserved?"

"Pfft~ then hurry up and carry me down for the ceremony~" Jiang Yujun raised her arms.

Gu Yunfan got off the bed, presented the flowers, and picked her up, slowly heading downstairs as her long Xiapei train trailed behind.

In the living room, little Jun Jun cried out, "Wow~ so beautiful~"

"Classmate Junjun, you be the master of ceremonies. Use the traditional Chinese style~"

Gu Yunfan placed Jiang Yujun in the center of the living room.

"You got it~" Little Jun Jun helped straighten the train and stood to one side, excitedly asking, "Are you ready?"

"Wait a moment." Gu Yunfan raised his wrist to check the time. "It's exactly 10 o'clock, the auspicious hour. Let's begin."

"Alright~" Little Jun Jun had already quickly retrieved the script. With a solemn expression, she said, "Today is June 3, 2026. At this auspicious hour, with warm sunlight and joy filling the house, in this wonderful moment celebrated by heaven and earth, we welcome the wedding day of Mr. Gu Yunfan and Ms. Jiang Yujun. First, let us give a warm round of applause to express our most sincere blessings to the couple—"

Clap clap clap clap clap... As the only guest, little Jun Junclapped enthusiastically.

"Next is the most important part, the wedding ceremony. Are the groom and bride ready?"

Little Jun Jun said loudly, "Spring has its hundred flowers and autumn its moon, summer its cool breeze and winter its snow. Today, the son of the Gu Mansion and the daughter of the Jiang Mansion perform the wedding ceremony, entering a hundred-year covenant. First, bow to Heaven and Earth~~~"

"First bow~ Respect the Heavens, a match made in heaven~"

"Second bow~ Respect the Earth, a joyful union~"

"Third bow~ Respect Heaven and Earth, may it last forever~"

"Second, the couple bows to the parents~~~"

"First bow~ Respect the parents; the bond of blood is as vast as the Eastern Sea~"

"Second bow~ Thank the parents; the grace of upbringing is as heavy as a mountain~"

"Third bow~ Remember the parents; their presence remains, and the longing endures forever~"

"Third, the couple bows to each other~~~"

"First bow~ One heart and one mind, deep affection, supporting each other in times of need~"

"Second bow~ Mutual consent, perfect in every way, forever bathing in the river of love~"

"Third bow~ Fortunate through three lifetimes, blessed by the three stars, forever united in heart~"

"The ceremony is complete—"

"Will the groom and bride please exchange tokens of their love~~~"

Gu Yunfan placed the ring on Jiang Yujun's finger. Her eyes had been red for a long time, and she finally couldn't hold it back any longer, crying tears of joy.

After she placed the ring on Gu Yunfan's finger.

Little Jun Jun said with a grin, "The wedding ceremony is successfully completed~ Will the groom and bride please enter the bridal chamber~~~"

Gu Yunfan bent down and picked up Jiang Yujun, winking. "Now we can go to the bridal chamber~"

"Ha~" Jiang Yujun laughed through her tears.

[interaction value +999]

Holy crap—

Both the marriage registration and the wedding ceremony rewarded 999 points!!

As the two passed by the photos of Mother Gu and Gu's father.

Gu Yunfan stopped his pace. "You haven't changed how you address them yet. Hurry up and call them Mom and Dad~"

"Um..." Jiang Yujun gave a sheepish smile. "Your mom isn't even as old as I am... How about this... in the future, we'll each have our own way of addressing them... You still call them Mom and Dad... I'll call your mom 'Little Sister'... and your dad 'Brother-in-law'..."

"What the hell???"

"Haha..."

Jiang Yujun hooked her arms around Gu Yunfan's neck and kissed him...

Chapter 167: Seven Sisters' Infighting at Home, Gu Yunfan Takes Jiang Yujun on Honeymoon

The newlyweds stayed in their bridal chamber until noon; Jiang Yujun was exhausted and fell into a deep sleep.

[interaction value +520]

The system points should have exceeded ten thousand again, right?

Gu Yunfan summoned the system; the balance was 10,328. In the past two days, he had earned over three thousand points from Jiang Yujun alone, with 1,998 points coming from getting their marriage certificate and the wedding itself, while the rest were accumulated previously.

It had been a while since he opened a treasure chest. He locked onto the ten-thousand-point Great Treasure Chest and opened it!

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining "Eternal Youth Biopharmaceutical R&D Technology"!]

[This drug is developed using modern biotechnology and has effects such as beautifying the skin, maintaining youth, and extending life!]

[Skill is being transmitted...]

Holy crap!!!

Eternal Youth Biopharmaceuticals???

Godmother... oh no! The Great Demon Head will definitely love this! Of course, every beauty-loving woman in the world would love it. If this drug is developed, it will absolutely be a global bestseller!

Holding Jiang Yujun, Gu Yunfan closed his eyes and accepted the skill transmission.

Buzz buzz buzz—

Third Princess Wei Zixia was calling via video.

Damn! I'm sleeping and receiving the transmission. I already told Second Sister this morning that we're going traveling and not to disturb us... Gu Yunfan muted the call and continued receiving the transmission.

"Eighth Brother isn't answering."

Wei Zixia helplessly hung up the video call.

Shen Yinuo comforted her, "Don't worry, I just saw Our Mother and Eighth Brother on TikTok. Eighth Brothertook Our Mother back to the house in Island City this morning, and she seems to be doing okay."

"Really? Eldest Sister, find the video and let me see!" Zhao Siqing stood up and leaned in.

Murong Yan, sitting next to Shen Yinuo, gave Zhao Siqing's rear a disgusted shove. "Get lost! Your big butt is practically in my face!"

"Hey, watch my temper!" Zhao Siqing turned around, rolled up her sleeves, and glared. "Murong Yan, didn't you get enough the night before last? Is your skin itching for a beating again?!"

"Your skin is the one itching! It's all your fault! If you hadn't gotten drunk and made a scene with me, Our Mother wouldn't have run away from home!"

"Tsk tsk tsk! Sisters, listen to this; this person is being completely unreasonable!"

Zhao Siqing pointed at Murong Yan indignantly. "The night before last, she was the one who slipped up and accidentally called him 'husband'! That made Our Motherunhappy, and then, after getting drunk, she confessed everything! She blurted out everything about her and Xi Xi's involvement with Eighth Brother! It was clearly her mess, yet she's blaming me! What kind of person is she?!"

"I..."

Murong Yan was speechless.

Amiya was annoyed by the listening. "Alright, alright, you both are responsible. Don't go blaming each other!"

"Pfft! You have the nerve to lecture us? Don't you have any responsibility?"

Zhao Siqing retorted defiantly, "Fourth Sister! You hid it so well! I really didn't expect you to have something going on with Eighth Brother too!"

"Exactly!" Murong Yan chimed in. "And you're a police officer! I'm embarrassed for you! You're really bringing shame to the police force!"

"Oh, for goodness' sake! So both of you are coming at me now, huh?"

Amiya stood up abruptly, her knuckles cracking. "What? Is it a case of 'the officials can set fires while the commoners can't even light lamps'? So what if I'm a cop? Cops are human too! If you're not happy, let's settle this with a fight!"

Murong Yan, knowing she was no match, shifted the conflict. "Fifth Sister and I are just weak women who couldn't even hurt a fly. What's the point of picking on easy targets? If you're so tough, why don't you take on Third Sister!"

"Exactly!" Zhao Siqing cooperated. "Third Sister treated you like her Best friend, yet you stabbed her in the back. I feel sad for Third Sister!"

Wei Zixia knew her Fifth Sister and Sixth Sister were instigating, but she was indeed angry with Amiya. She hadn't spoken a word to her for two days, and it felt suffocating. At this moment, she really wanted to give her a beating.

Seeing a conflict was about to erupt, Shen Yinuo hurriedly advised, "Alright, alright, everyone stop talking! Isn't it messy enough already? Our Mother was so upset by us that she almost jumped into the sea. Don't make things worse!"

Murong Yan couldn't help but mutter, "You're no saint either..."

Zhao Siqing followed with a whisper, "Eldest Sister doesn't act like one... and Second Sister... usually so serious... but none of them are any good..."

"I..." Shen Yinuo was at a loss for words, feeling that her authority as the eldest sister was no longer what it used to be. In the past, her younger sisters would never have talked back to her like this.

An Lingran and Jiang Ruoxi remained silent; neither was good at arguing, so they could only endure it quietly.

After a long while, Jiang Ruoxi's lips moved, and she said softly, "Um... sisters... should we go to Island City to find Mom..."

"I agree!" Murong Yan raised her hand. "If Eldest Sister hadn't stopped me, I would have gone yesterday!"

"No!" Shen Yinuo flatly refused. "Eighth Brotherspecifically told us that Our Mother is still furious and doesn't want to see us. He said we must not go looking for them, or it will only provoke her again."

An Lingran nodded slightly. "Don't provoke her... let Our Mother calm down properly..."

Buzz buzz buzz—

Amiya received a call from work and went out to answer it. She returned a moment later. "I have an urgent case and can't stay at home all the time. I have to go work on it. You guys behave yourselves—no arguing, and definitely no fighting. We'll resolve the conflict between us once Eighth Brother returns!"

Another phone ringtone followed.

Shen Yinuo received a call from the General Manager of the Jiang Group, who stated that a delegation for robots, chips, and lithography machines would be visiting that afternoon and asked if she would appear.

As the Eldest Princess, she should naturally represent the Jiang Family for the reception, so she agreed. Worried that her sisters would cause trouble at home, she took Murong Yan and Jiang Ruoxi with her.

An Lingran and Zhao Siqing each went to their respective workplaces. Wei Zixia decided to stay in the capital for work and called the Head of the Ministry of National Defense to arrange a meeting.

The seven sisters dispersed, and things finally quieted down.

After that, they contacted Gu Yunfan every day.

Gu Yunfan and Jiang Yujun stayed in Island City for another three days. Before leaving, they visited the cemetery again to see Gu Yunfan's parents. During this visit, Jiang Yujun was all smiles; her former classmate's parents had suddenly become her parents-in-law, and she couldn't help but chuckle at the thought.

She really couldn't bring herself to say "Mom and Dad." Instead, she kept calling them "Little Sister" and "Brother-in-law" at every turn, which gave Gu Yunfan a headache.

Jiang Yujun wanted to go to the border region for their honeymoon first. Gu Yunfan had summoned his private jet from the capital and flew with Jiang Yujun to Urumqi.

June to July is the most beautiful golden season in Northern Xinjiang.

Gu Yunfan drove with Big Jun Jun and Little Jun Jun, starting from Dushanzi and speeding freely along the Duku Highway. The Duku Highway is known as the most beautiful road in the world, like a giant dragon coiling atop the Tianshan Mountains.

"Wow, wow, wow, it's stunningly beautiful~~~"

Jiang Yujun had been busy fighting on the battlefield for years and had rarely traveled. At this moment, she was as happy as a child, standing by the sunroof with her arms wide, shouting, "Northern Xinjiang—here we come—!"

Her long, wavy hair danced in the wind.

Her shouts echoed through the Grand Canyon.

Gu Yunfan turned on the autopilot and let Little Jun Juntake over the driving. He stood behind Jiang Yujun and held her. "Stop howling, don't attract the wolves."

"Attracting them is good! When fellow villagers meet, their eyes brim with tears~"

"What do you mean?"

"Because you're a little pervert~"

"...Then you might also run into a 'fellow villager'."

"What?"

"A vixen meeting a fox~"

"I'll kill you! You little brat, who are you calling a vixen? Show some respect to your elders!"

Jiang Yujun poked him with her elbow. "Great God of Song, sing a song~"

"What do you want to hear?"

"Anything~"

"Once I dreamed of traveling the world with a sword~ To see the prosperity of the world~ A young heart is always a bit wild..."

Chapter 168: Frontier Picnic and Camping, the Life Stories of the Seven Princesses Exposed

Sayram Lake.

Wildflowers were in full bloom by the lake, a riot of colors—Globe Flowers, corn poppies, and Purple Wild Asters blooming wantonly, as beautiful as a fairyland.

Gu Yunfan drove the car to the deserted lakeshore, moved the tent down to set up camp, and prepared for a picnic and camping.

"Oh my~, this is just too beautiful~"

Jiang Yujun took a deep breath of the floral fragrance and held up her phone to take pictures.

The lake water was as clear as a sapphire, showing distinct layers of blue under the sunlight. The snow-capped peaks of the Tianshan Mountains in the distance had not yet melted, and the white snow was reflected on the deep blue lake surface, intertwined with the shadows of the clouds, making Jiang Yujun's eyes feel hazy.

Gu Yunfan then moved the barbecue grill down. "I remember Sa Beining once said, 'If you haven't been to Sayram Lake, you've lived in vain.' He must have been talking about this place, right?"

"That's right~. I came to Sayram Lake once when I was a child with your Godfather and Godmother. That was a long, long time ago."

"What Godfather and Godmother? Are you suffering from altitude sickness? Is your brain deprived of oxygen? Those are my father-in-law and mother-in-law!"

"Haha~, a slip of the tongue, a slip of the tongue."

Jiang Yujun turned around and waved her hand. "Hubby, come here and take a photo with me~"

Gu Yunfan walked to the lakeshore to wash his hands, then hugged Jiang Yujun's fox-like waist. They pressed their faces together, kissed, and took selfies. Then he asked Little Jun Jun to help take a photo of them. Finally, he set up a tripod; with Big Jun Jun on his left and Little Jun Jun on his right, the three of them took a photo together.

The days in the frontier are quite long. It was already past nine in the evening, but the sun had not yet set. Sayram Lake in June had a pleasant temperature, in the twenties during the day and the teens at night.

Gu Yunfan took a khaki trench coat from the car and draped it over Jiang Yujun, then lit the stove to grill lamb skewers.

"By the way, our police flower is from the frontier. Where exactly is she from? How did she end up being adopted by you?" Gu Yunfan asked curiously.

Jiang Yujun scooped a spoonful of dessert and fed it to Gu Yunfan. "What? You've shared a bed for so long, and she never told you?"

"Ahem, don't mention that. I've asked her, but she's unwilling to talk about it. Why don't you tell me?"

"Alright~" Jiang Yujun began to tell the story: "Yaya is from Ili, not far from Sayram Lake. Her father was a member of the frontier Armed Police, and her mother was a local police officer. They unfortunately sacrificed their lives during an anti-terrorism operation.

I learned from the news that they had an only daughter. She was only ten years old at the time, but she was very composed during the reporter's interview. When the reporter asked if she had any other relatives, she shook her head. When asked about her future dreams, she said her parents were her role models and that she wanted to be a police officer when she grew up to protect the peace of the region.

I liked her very much. Her eyes were clear and her gaze was firm, which really appealed to me. At that time, I had already adopted Xi Xi, Nickname, and Zi Xia. One more wouldn't hurt, so I went to Ili personally. At first, she was unwilling to go with me, saying she could be self-reliant.

I convinced her with just one reason. I said I could take her to the Capital City to be a police officer. The Capital Cityis a big city and the capital; being a police officer there would allow her to help more people.

I originally wanted her to be a civilian police officer, but she showed an amazing talent for reasoning from a young age. As a child, she would read 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' every day while practicing martial arts, boxing, and Sanda. When she applied for the police academy, she chose the criminal investigation major without hesitation.

Because of her incredible talent, she performed many meritorious deeds during her time at the police academy..."

Gu Yunfan sighed after hearing this. He had once asked Amiya about her background in the police force, but a trace of sadness had flickered in her eyes and she didn't tell him. No wonder she was unwilling to talk; it turned out both her parents had sacrificed their lives.

"The lamb skewers are ready~. Here, be careful, they're hot. Let's eat and chat."

Gu Yunfan handed the lamb skewers to Jiang Yujun. "I know the Third Princess's family background—a descendant of General Wei Qing, her grandfather is the Commander of the Northern Theater Command, and her parents were both Marine Corps officers who also unfortunately gave their lives for the country. What about the other five? Tell me about them too."

"Sure~, I'll satisfy your curiosity~"

Jiang Yujun started from the Eldest Princess... Eldest Princess Shen Yinuo is from Jinling. Her father was a manned spaceflight engineer, and her mother was a professor at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Both were workaholics, immersing themselves in their research day and night, often forgetting to eat and sleep. Over time, they fell ill from overwork and died at their respective posts.

Second Princess An Lingran is from Fog City. Her father was a surgeon, and her mother was an internist. They were highly skilled doctors who had once treated Jiang Yujun's parents, and the two families were close. Unfortunately, they were buried under the rubble during an earthquake rescue operation.

Fifth Princess Zhao Siqing is from the Northeast. Her father was a leader at a local TV station, and her mother was a host. They passed away in a car accident. Zhao Siqing's grandfather was a comrade-in-arms of Jiang Yujun's father when they were young.

Sixth Princess Murong Yan is from Gusu, born into a family of artists. Her father is a writer, and her mother is a famous Kunqu Opera performer. They divorced due to emotional incompatibility. Both loved freedom; her mother went to Australia, and her father traveled the world. Neither was willing to raise the child, so they left Murong Yan with her grandmother. Her grandmother was a classmate of Jiang Yujun's mother, and before she passed away, she entrusted Murong Yan to Jiang Yujun.

Seventh Princess Jiang Ruoxi is from the Capital City and is also of the Jiang Family bloodline. Her father was Jiang Yujun's cousin. Both her parents were astronauts. Her father sacrificed his life in an accident, and her mother died of grief during a difficult labor. Jiang Ruoxi was adopted by Jiang Yujun as soon as she was born. To ensure her happy upbringing, everyone in the Jiang Family remains silent about her biological parents. She still doesn't know her true origin.

Gu Yunfan fell into silence after hearing this. The backgrounds of the seven sisters were all quite tragic. He secretly made up his mind to be better to them in the future and give them a warm home.

"Wow—, President Gu, Sister Junjun, look, the aurora!"

Little Jun Jun suddenly pointed at the red-tinted night sky.

Gu Yunfan and Jiang Yujun looked up at the same time.

Jiang Yujun's beautiful eyes brightened instantly. She hurriedly put down the Wusu Beer and lamb skewersand stood up excitedly. "Oh my god—, it's so beautiful! We actually encountered an aurora!"

Gu Yunfan took a sip of Wusu Beer and appreciated it quietly. He saw the light bands across the sky like elegant silk ribbons, dancing lightly in the vast starry night sky. Such a beautiful sight couldn't be seen in the Capital Cityor Island City.

"Shooting stars! There are shooting stars too! Our luck is just too good!!"

A shooting star streaked across, and Jiang Yujun closed her eyes to make a wish: May the heavens bless us... I wish for my love with this kid to be as brilliant as a shooting star... as dreamy as an aurora... as long-lasting as the starry sky... and I also wish that I can live in peace with the other seven... um... if possible... I also want a baby... After a moment, a second, a third... shooting stars fell one after another, like a silent firework piercing the red night sky.

"Holy crap! A meteor shower! Haha... Hubby! Our luck is exploding today!!"

Jiang Yujun pulled Gu Yunfan to take photos, and as they were taking them, they ended up hugging and kissing.

Gu Yunfan held her and rolled on the grass, all the way into the tent. Little Jun Jun curled her lip, thinking these two really don't treat me like an outsider..."}],

Chapter 169: Telling You Some Huge News!! I'm Pregnant!!!

One month later.

A private jet flew from the Maldives towards The Capitalof the Dragon Kingdom.

Jiang Yujun woke up naturally, pillowed on Gu Yunfan's arm. Recalling their honeymoon trip, she couldn't stop the corners of her mouth from turning up.

First, it was the Northern Border, Southern Border, and Tibetan areas of the Dragon Kingdom, then Dubai in the Middle East, and then straight to Europe—Germany, France, Italy, and England. They even went to Norway to see polar bears. Originally, she had planned to take Gu Yunfan to Antarctica to see penguins, but from June to July, Antarctica is in the polar night and extreme cold season, with frozen sea ice and no commercial routes, so she had to wait for another opportunity.

Finally, they spent a few days in the Maldives before returning home.

Over the past month, the Jiang Group's stock price had risen continuously, with its market value soaring to 4 trillion. Jiang Yujun's net worth exceeded 1 trillion, and she had long since become the richest person in Asia and ranked tenth in the world, second only to the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett.

The Group had many affairs to handle, and the conflicts between the Seven Daughters also needed to be resolved. Even though Jiang Yujun was reluctant to leave, she had to return home.

Fortunately, Gu Yunfan accompanied her every day. Wherever he went, she was willing to go.

"Hiss..."

Jiang Yujun had been feeling some urinary frequency over the last two days, and her lower abdomen felt heavy. Her period was ten days late and hadn't come yet. She suspected she might be pregnant. Last night before boarding, she had Jun Jun secretly buy a pregnancy test without telling Gu Yunfan. Now, she gently lifted Gu Yunfan's large hand, preparing to go to the bathroom to test.

"Mmm... Wifey, what are you doing..."

Gu Yunfan murmured softly while holding her.

"Be good... I'm going to pee... I'll be right back..." Jiang Yujun lifted the covers and got out of bed, took the pregnancy test out of her bag, and tiptoed to the bathroom.

Phew—

Sitting on the toilet, she took a deep breath and collected the urine according to the instructions. Her movements were as stiff as a student doing an experiment for the first time. It was only a few seconds, but it felt as long as a century.

Then, she placed the pregnancy test flat on the edge of the sink, her fox eyes staring intently at the small display area.

Thump-thump... Thump-thump... Time passed second by second... Her heart rate got faster and faster... A faint red line slowly emerged... She held her breath, not daring to breathe loudly.

The next second—

The second line appeared!

Pale red!

A bit darker!

A bit darker again!

Until two red bars lay there side by side, clear and beyond doubt!

Jiang Yujun froze on the spot, dumbfounded!

Oh my god—

I'm really pregnant—

Am I seeing this right??

This isn't a dream, is it??

Jiang Yujun closed her eyes and opened them again, then grabbed the pregnancy test to share the good news with Gu Yunfan. Because she was too excited, her legs felt weak, and she almost fell when she tried to run out.

"Hubby, hubby! Wake up, wake up!! I have some huge news for you!!"

Jiang Yujun leaned over Gu Yunfan and patted his face.

Gu Yunfan murmured, "What good news..."

"I'm pregnant!!!"

"Huh???"

Gu Yunfan woke up instantly and sat up with a bang. "Are you for real?? Are you hallucinating??"

"What are you talking about! See for yourself!"

Jiang Yujun held out the pregnancy test in her hand and said excitedly, "Can you read it? One bar is negative, two bars are positive. Positive means pregnant!"

"Holy crap!" Gu Yunfan grabbed Jiang Yujun's wrist. "Don't move! Let me check your pulse!"

I forgot this kid knows medicine... If I'd known, I would've just let him check my pulse for a diagnosis... But this is good too... It gives him a surprise... "How is it, how is it??" Jiang Yujun's face was full of anticipation.

"Yes! You are indeed pregnant!"

"Really??"

Jiang Yujun hugged Gu Yunfan excitedly. "Hubby, I'm going to be a mother! A mother in the truest sense!! Haha..."

"Calm down, calm down. Let me check the pulse again."

Gu Yunfan placed his hand on her pulse again. "It feels..."

"Feels like what?? Don't scare me!!" Jiang Yujun thought that because of her age, the pregnancy might be unstable.

"Don't be nervous..." Gu Yunfan closed his eyes and felt for a while. "Looking at the pulse... it should be twins..."

"What?? Twins?? You're not kidding me, right?? You can tell it's twins just by checking a pulse??"

"Most likely. Judging from the pulse, you've only been pregnant for a month, and a clear gestational sac hasn't formed yet. When we get back to The Capital, we'll go to the hospital for a full prenatal checkup. My judgment is twins."

"Really?? Hahaha..."

Jiang Yujun jumped up happily, dancing on the bed like a child.

Gu Yunfan gestured for her to settle down. "Alright, alright, don't go jumping the baby out~"

"Go away!"

Jiang Yujun straddled Gu Yunfan's lap and hooked her arms around his neck. "Hubby, I love you to death!! You're going to be a daddy!!"

"Cough, cough..."

Only then did Gu Yunfan realize he was about to become a father.

I'm only 19... how did I become a father... We're almost home... If those seven find out... I don't know what their reaction will be... I finally managed to coax the Great Demon Head... Those seven won't make a scene with me, will they... "Mwah mwah mwah!!!"

Jiang Yujun kissed Gu Yunfan repeatedly. "baby! Today is your birthday! Isn't this birthday gift I'm giving you huge?!"

"Huge... shockingly huge..."

"Haha... then why aren't you more excited? Are you worried about how to explain it to them?"

Jiang Yujun patted her chest. "Don't worry! Leave it to me! Dealing with those seven is a piece of cake!"

Meanwhile.

At Shichahai in The Capital, in the Jiang Family courtyard house, the sound of cicadas was everywhere.

The Eldest Princess, Second Princess, Third Princess, Fourth Princess, Fifth Princess, Sixth Princess, and Seventh Princess were decorating for a birthday party.

They didn't actually need to do this work themselves, but to welcome the return of the Great Demon Head and Eighth Brother, everyone tacitly took the initiative to work and wouldn't let the servants intervene.

Ever since Jiang Yujun and Gu Yunfan left, the seven sisters had argued whenever they met, fighting for a month without stopping. Now that they were gathered together, each was busy with their own task, remaining silent.

"Dear, today is your birthday too. Stop working and go rest for a bit." Murong Yan broke the silent atmosphere.

Jiang Ruoxi was born on the same year, month, and day as Gu Yunfan. "It's okay. It's summer vacation and there's no school. I might as well stay busy."

Zhao Siqing chimed in, "Happy birthday, Xi Xi. I've prepared a gift for you. When Eighth Brother and Our Mother get back, we'll celebrate together and I'll give it to you then~"

"Thank you, Fifth Sister~" Jiang Ruoxi gave a faint smile, but her eyes were full of worry.

Murong Yan sighed, "Sigh, this birthday party at noon today—I think things look bleak. I don't need to say more about the Great Demon Head's temper. Everyone, don't be too optimistic."

"It's been a month, her anger should have cooled down. Looking at the photos sent from abroad, Our Mother and Eighth Brother look like they're having a great time. It means she's already forgiven Eighth Brother." Zhao Siqing tied a knot in a balloon.

Shen Yinuo furrowed her brows as she arranged flowers. "She has always doted on Eighth Brother. Forgiving Eighth Brother doesn't mean she forgives us."

"True..." Zhao Siqing rolled her eyes. "I have an idea that might get Our Mother to forgive us, or at least let her vent some anger."

"What is it?"

Shen Yinuo, An Lingran, Amiya, and the other sisters all looked at her at the same time.

Zhao Siqing's gaze turned to Murong Yan. "How about we use a self-injury ruse? Later, let Yan Yan kneel in the courtyard, put some fake blood on her, and when Our Mother comes back, we'll whip her with a lash..."

"Shut up!! Why don't you kneel in the courtyard?? You even dare to whip me! I'll take these scissors and turn your mouth into a rabbit's lip right now!"

Murong Yan brandished the scissors and charged at Zhao Siqing.

"Aah!" Zhao Siqing hid behind An Lingran. "Let me finish! It would just be a symbolic couple of lashes. Our Motheris soft-hearted despite her sharp tongue. Seeing you, the main culprit, injured, maybe she won't hold it against us anymore."

"Tch! I'm the main culprit? We're both in the same boat, don't talk about me! If you have the guts, don't hide!"

Seeing that Murong Yan was about to catch Zhao Siqing,

Wei Zixia stopped them. "Enough, haven't you had enough trouble? Everyone is at fault, and no one is getting away with it. When Our Mother returns, we'll admit our mistakes collectively. No one is allowed to resist. As long as we aren't kicked out of the Jiang Family, we have to accept whatever punishment comes."

Amiya didn't speak. She had been seeing travel photos of her mom and Eighth Brother abroad on the internet every few days. Judging from the photos, something seemed... off about those two...