"Second Senior Brother? Is there anything else?" Su Yan asked.

Ye Feixu took out a bankbook from his pocket and handed it over, saying without changing his expression, "There's some money in here; it's part of your dowry."

Hearing this, Su Yan was stunned for a few seconds, then quickly waved her hands, "No need, senior brother, how could I possibly accept your money? I should thank you for taking care of me all these years."

In recent years, Ye Feixu has been constantly traveling between Beijing and abroad due to his research projects.

She studied under her master, and whenever she encountered difficulties, he would appear in time to help her out. Over the years, she had troubled him quite a bit.

Seeing her refuse, Ye Feixu frowned, more stubborn than ever before, and directly stuffed the bankbook into her hand, saying seriously, "You are my junior sister, you can only get married once in this life."

Su Yan was about to say something when Xie Jin, who had appeared out of nowhere, said, "Junior Sister, just accept it. If the Second Brother doesn't want to take it back, he'll definitely transfer it directly to your account later."

Ye Feixu glanced back at him but didn't say anything.

Su Yan said helplessly, "Alright, I'll accept it. Thank you, Second Senior Brother."

Ye Feixu said, "I'm going back to the research institute tomorrow."

"Huh?" she asked, puzzled. "Didn't Third Senior Brother say that your research wouldn't end until May next year? Why are you suddenly going back?"

Xie Jin was also somewhat surprised. Before he could ask, Ye Feixu said, "Someone asked me to change my research project."

"Okay, when will you come back? On my wedding day?"

The atmosphere around them suddenly became quieter.

Xie Jin looked at his second junior brother thoughtfully.

Ye Feixu was silent for a moment, then said, "The exchange program is a closed research project, and it won't be finished until October next year at the earliest. So I won't be able to attend your wedding. I wish you a happy marriage in advance."

Su Yan suddenly realized, feeling only a little regretful. Afterwards, she said, "Then work must be more important. Second Senior Brother, please take care of your health while you are abroad."

"knew."

After finishing his sentence, Ye Feixu turned and left.

Xie Jin glanced at Su Yan, whose expression remained unchanged, and smiled, "Junior Sister, go and get some rest."

Su Yan responded and then went to take a shower.

After standing alone in the courtyard for a while, Xie Jin let out a deep sigh, and only after processing his emotions did he go to find Ye Feixu.

He couldn't find him in the living room. After searching around, he finally spotted Ye Feixu sitting on the steps at the entrance of the courtyard house, looking up at the moonlight.

"Hey, you've changed your ways today. You used to be a serious germaphobe," Xie Jin teased as he sat down next to him.

Ye Feixu remained silent.

His expression remained indifferent and calm, but his eyes were somewhat blank and empty, and he exuded an aura of dejection, completely different from his usual self.

Xie Jin patted his shoulder and sighed, "Second brother, I know your feelings for your junior sister. Why did you have to like our junior sister of all people? It's okay, you'll meet someone more suitable in the future."

Ye Feixu finally reacted. He slowly raised his head and said, "So I like her."

Xie Jin: ?

"You didn't know you liked her?" he pressed.

"It's alright." Ye Feixu suddenly got up and left. "Don't tell anyone what happened tonight, to avoid unnecessary... trouble."

Xie Jin was completely bewildered.

Could his keen eyes have made a mistake? That shouldn't be the case!

The second brother's feelings for Su Yan were definitely not as simple as those between ordinary senior and junior brothers.

However, the second son didn't dwell on it too much, and he stopped worrying about things that weren't his concern.

...

Time flies.

March 3, 1988, the new year, the wedding day.

Su Yan and Jiang Jingxing's wedding banquet was held on a half-day holiday and was very grand.

Old Jue invited many friends, including relatives of the Jiang family and Jiang Jingxing's comrades-in-arms. Su Yan also invited friends and classmates.

The initial plan of 100 tables on the first and second floors was not enough, so Feng Caixia quickly arranged for the third floor as well, resulting in 113 tables of guests.

The journey from the groom to the restaurant involved a total of thirty-five wedding cars, half of which were carrying the bride's dowry and the groom's betrothal gifts.

The wedding was grand and caused a sensation throughout Beijing, making everyone who saw it extremely envious.

The men were envious of Jiang Jingxing's good fortune; not only did he marry a doctor whom even the International Medical Research Institute had to curry favor with, but he was also the richest man in the country!

The woman felt both admiration and jealousy towards Su Yan, after all, Jiang Jingxing was the one with the best chance of taking the leadership position.

If that were really the case, wouldn't Su Yan become the First Lady in the future?

Many girls were interested in Jiang Jingxing, but they also knew they couldn't compare to Su Yan.

After a long and complicated wedding process, and after seeing off all the guests, Su Yan and Jiang Jingxing didn't get home until 2 a.m.

Their new home was purchased near a traditional courtyard house, and Jiang Jingxing renovated it thoroughly, making it look brand new both inside and out.

Su Yan took off her shoes and collapsed onto the sofa. "I'm exhausted. Nobody told me getting married was this tiring! Once in a lifetime is enough."

Jiang Jingxing sat down beside her, raised his hand and pinched her chin. "You thought about doing it a second time? Hmm?"

Her small face was adorned with delicate makeup, making her look even more charming and mature than usual.

His Adam's apple bobbed, his eyes gradually darkened, and when he spoke again, his voice was hoarse, "Ayan, tonight is our wedding night..."

As he spoke, the man pressed down on her with an extremely aggressive aura.

Su Yan instantly became alert and immediately refused, "No, waaaah..."

Jiang Jingxing didn't give her any room to refuse before sealing her lips with his.

The man was exceptionally fierce and excited tonight.

Su Yan was so overwhelmed by his kisses that she went limp and lost in passion. In her dazed state, she made a firm request, "Go take a shower!"

These words only fueled Jiang Jingxing's enthusiasm, and he immediately picked her up and carried her to the bathroom.

Less than five minutes later, the sound of a shower and a woman's seductive moans filled the bathroom.

As dawn broke, the bathroom door finally opened.

Jiang Jingxing carried his wife, who had fallen asleep from exhaustion, back to the bedroom. He dried her hair, moisturized her skin, and then held her close as she fell asleep peacefully.

...

It's often said that a man who has tasted meat is like a wolf that hasn't eaten for ten years, and that's certainly true.

During her first month of marriage, Su Yan didn't even step out of the front door of her house once. She spent almost every day either lying in bed or sprawled on the sofa.

She felt that she had been holding back this old man for so long, which was why she let him take without restraint.

As a result, he still had boundless energy when he came back from work every day, and he would start messing around as soon as he finished eating.

After she gave him a thorough dressing-down, the old man finally calmed down a bit.

After a few days of rest and spending a month and seven days at home, Su Yan finally stepped out of her house.

Returning to her parents' home and enjoying her mother's cooking, she excitedly shouted.

Li Juan laughed and scolded, "Look at you, so pathetic, making it seem like my son-in-law is abusing you."