Jiang Juecheng was away on a mission for a few days. He not only lost a lot of weight, but also got darker. He wasn't fair-skinned to begin with, and now that he's so dark, all you can see when he smiles are his two rows of snow-white teeth.

Xu Xinning thought that if this person were to lie in wait at night, he probably wouldn't need to do much to conceal himself.

The thought of this possibility suddenly made Xu Xinning laugh.

Seeing Xu Xinning smiling so happily, Jiang Juecheng's mood improved as well.

He felt that Xu Xinning's smile was very warm, as if the morning sun was shining on him after a cold night.

"Brother Jiang, you're back from your mission? Did it go well? Are you alright?" Xu Xinning asked with concern.

Jiang Juecheng felt even warmer inside; it seemed that no one but his mother would ask him these questions.

"Everything is fine, thank you for your concern."

"Why are you being so polite? Aren't you my brother?" Xu Xinning said irritably.

"I've made some medicine to help you regulate your body. When you go home, just go to the Mu family and find Jing Shuna. Remember to take them!"

Jiang Juecheng looked at Xu Xinning with doting eyes and smiled, replying, "Okay!"

Lin Ying clicked her tongue a few times and said enviously, "If I didn't know, I would think you two were siblings."

Xu Xinning laughed: "Does it matter if we are related by blood? To me, Brother Jiang is the same as my own brother. When he lived in my house, my grandparents and parents treated him like their own child."

Jiang Juecheng also said with a smile, "The time I spent living in Xujia Village was the most relaxed and carefree period of my life."

Lin Ying asked curiously, "Is it even better than my own home?"

Jiang Juecheng: "Would you believe me if I said yes? Ningning knows about my family situation. They have always been strict with me since I was a child. Before I went to Xujia Village, I thought that's how family members get along. It wasn't until I moved into Ningning's house that I truly felt the warmth of family. Sometimes I envy Xu Laosan. It must feel good to be chased and beaten by the elders when you do something wrong."

Xu Xinning and Lin Ying both burst into laughter, never expecting that someone would have such a bizarre request.

When Li Youxuan came downstairs, she saw the three of them chatting happily. When she saw Jiang Juecheng in a military uniform with four pockets, a sour feeling welled up in her heart again.

She's starting to doubt Xu Xinning's identity now. Why are all the men who come to her so outstanding?

It's rare to see young officers normally, but she's already seen two since Xu Xinning arrived.

It seems that it's really necessary to get along well with Xu Xinning.

Like Lin Ying, isn't she having a great time chatting with Xu Xinning and the others right now?

Li Youxuan walked over with a smile and asked generously, "Xin Ning, Lin Ying, are these your friends?"

She then looked at Jiang Juecheng, waved to him, and said, "Hello! I'm Xin Ning and Lin Ying's roommate, my name is Li Youxuan."

Upon seeing the stranger, Jiang Juecheng's icy expression vanished, and he politely greeted, "Hello!"

Li Youxuan then said familiarly, "What are you talking about? You're laughing so happily. I could hear your laughter from far away."

Jiang Juecheng stood silently to the side, while Xu Xinning looked at Li Youxuan with amusement. She thought this person's skin was really thick, and it was hard to believe that she could laugh so naturally. It seemed that she had done this kind of thing quite often.

Lin Ying pouted, exchanged a glance with Xu Xinning, and replied, "Li, you go ahead and do your work. It's rare for us to run into people we all know, so we won't take up your time."

Li Youxuan seemed not to understand what she was saying, and said with a smile, "I don't have anything to do. We're all acquaintances, so there's no need to be formal."

Lin Ying secretly rolled her eyes and said, "Our friend doesn't like talking to strangers. Look, he hasn't said a word since you came. Everyone's time is precious, and we don't need to waste it, right?"

Lin Ying spoke bluntly, but Li Youxuan still smiled and said, "Comrade, you can't do that. In that case, I won't bother you anymore. Comrade, once we meet, we'll get to know each other better. Next time we meet, we won't be strangers anymore!"

After Li Youxuan finished speaking, she waved and left.

The moment she turned around, her face turned extremely ugly. She secretly vowed, "Today you ignore me, but tomorrow you'll be begging for my attention."

Xu Xinning and the other two watched Li Youxuan walk away. Lin Ying sighed, and Jiang Juecheng looked at her with amusement and said, "You really don't like your roommate?"

Lin Ying nodded and said, "She's a very cunning person. She's two-faced and treacherous. We don't dare to talk when she's in the dorm. You know, these days, we're afraid that one day we'll be dragged away and criticized if we're not careful."

Lin Ying, worried that Xu Xinning, who had only been there a short time, might not be aware of the situation, added, "When we first came to school, we thought she was easy to get along with. Take Chu Han, the girl in the bed next to her, for example. They were quite close back then. Then one day, Chu Han suddenly burst into tears in the dorm. She said her boyfriend had broken up with her, and the reason was Li Youxuan. When we asked her what happened, she wouldn't say, and told us not to trust her anymore and to be careful what we said in front of her. At the time, we all thought there might be some misunderstanding between them, but as time went on, we realized she was incredibly fake, incredibly selfish, and incredibly cunning."

Xu Xinning patted Lin Ying on the shoulder and said, "I already know what kind of person she is, don't worry."

Jiang Juecheng smiled at the two of them and suggested, "Let's go, I'll treat you to Peking duck."

Lin Ying's eyes lit up when she heard about roast duck. "Really? Then you'll have to spend money like this."

Lin Ying has been in Kyoto for several months, but due to her busy studies, she hasn't had a chance to explore properly, let alone enjoy the Peking duck she's been longing for.

Seeing Lin Ying so happy, Xu Xinning smiled too.

The three of them drove to Qijude Roast Duck Restaurant. The waiter greeted Xu Xinning with a smile, "Comrade Xu, we meet again. Why didn't Brother Mu come with us today?"

Xu Xinning: "I came with my brother and friends today. Hey buddy, are there any seats left?"

The waiter smiled and said, "Yes, yes, the same spot as last time."

Xu Xinning: "Thank you so much!"

Waiter: "You're too kind. We're all just serving the people!"

After the three of them sat down, they ordered roast duck and several cold dishes.

Jiang Juecheng joked, "Mu Jingheng still has a lot of influence. He's not called a spoiled brat for nothing. What has he been busy with lately?"

Xu Xinning shook her head: "I don't know the specifics either. If you really want to know, you can ask your grandfather. Isn't he one of the people your grandfather secretly recruited?"

Jiang Juecheng laughed loudly: "A secret organization? Do you think it's still secret now?"

Lin Ying, curious, interjected, "Who is Mu Jingheng? He seems really impressive."

Jiang Juecheng smiled teasingly and pointed at Xu Xinning, saying, "Ask her."

Xu Xinning said irritably, "What a character!" Then she looked at Lin Ying and said, "Mu Jingheng is my fiancé."

"Fiancé?" Lin Ying exclaimed excitedly, as if she had discovered something incredible. "Was he the man who came to see you last time?"