The raging fire continued to burn, as if it would completely devour her and the world around her. The flames were like giant snakes, raging and roaring, as if they would burn themselves to ashes.

Xie Jing opened her eyes suddenly, not having time to wipe the cold sweat from her forehead. Instead, she looked at the phone on the bedside table. After seeing the time clearly, she breathed a sigh of relief.

"It's okay, it's just a dream." Xie Jing took a deep breath, rubbed her hair, and tried to calm her pounding heart.

After finally regaining her composure, Xie Jing threw back the covers and walked into the bathroom. The mirror reflected a pale, disheveled face, her eyes a bit panicked from the nightmare.

After washing her face quickly and patting her cheeks, Xie Jing was convinced that she had just had a nightmare when she saw herself in the mirror looking a little better. She was now standing in the bathroom in good health, instead of dreaming that she was lying in a raging fire, passively waiting for death to come.

"Miss, are you in there? The makeup artist and stylist are here." Just as Xie Jing was staring at the mirror, a female voice came from outside the door. Xie Jing turned her head in response, and her eyes flickered for a moment.

"Got it, I'll be right out." After responding softly, Xie Jing tidied up her messy hair before leaving the bathroom.

"Miss, you had a nightmare again?" Aunt Li knew from Xie Jing's expression that she must have not slept well last night. "I'll make you a cup of honey water to calm you down."

"Well," Xie Jing nodded slightly to the makeup artist and stylist behind her, "Excuse me, Aunt Li. Teachers, please come in."

The makeup artist, stylist, and assistants all entered Xie Jing's bedroom. "Shall we start with the pre-makeup treatment? Bridal makeup takes a long time, so we need to hurry. Mr. Zhou will be here to pick her up at ten o'clock."

Xie Jing followed the instructions and sat in front of the makeup mirror. When she heard everyone talking about Mr. Zhou, her eyelashes trembled. Mr. Zhou was her marriage partner, Zhou Jiyun. Thinking back, Xie Jing felt a sense of unreality. She and Zhou Jiyun had only met twice before, and now they were going to get married?

But what else could they do if they didn't get married? The family's business was struggling and they desperately needed a large sum of cash. Zhou Jiyun's proposal of marriage at this time was a perfect solution to the Xie family's pressing need. Thinking of her ex-boyfriend, who was now in a tender relationship with Bai Yueguang, Xie Jing subconsciously clutched the hem of her nightgown.

"Miss, I made you some honey water. Drink it while it's hot." Just when Xie Jing was feeling upset, Aunt Li came in with the honey water and said, "After you get married, you won't be home much..."

Xie Jing had always been rather indifferent, but now, seeing Li Ma's eyes welling up, she couldn't help but feel a little sad: "I will come back often in the future. I'm not married far away, so it's very convenient for me to come back."

Li Ma secretly wiped away her tears while turning around. "Look at me, why are I crying on such a happy day? My son-in-law is a clean man and has no bad news. If you marry him, everything will be smooth sailing."

Xie Jing thought of the legends about Zhou Jiyun in the circle and couldn't help but twitch her lips in self-mockery. Li Ma was using her as a child to comfort her. Who didn't know that Zhou Jiyun didn't get married for so many years because he wanted to stay chaste for his first love?

Or perhaps, with so many young ladies from prominent families, Zhou Jiyun chose one from a declining family. Wasn't he just trying to manipulate her? This was all known to everyone, except Li Ma.

"I know. Everything will go well for me in the future. Don't cry. Mom will be upset if she sees me telling you this." After speaking softly to Li's mother and drinking the glass of honey water that Li's mother brought, Xie Jing nodded slightly at the makeup artist: "Let's get started."

When Mother Li thought of Xie Jing's biological mother, Ms. Liu Liming, she couldn't help but shudder. She picked up the tray and trotted to the kitchen.

As soon as Li Ma left, Xie Jing felt the already deserted room grow even colder, as if the only trace of human life had been taken away. Touching her exposed forearm, Xie Jing lowered her eyes slightly and said, "It's so cold."

The makeup artist's assistant looked at the 26-degree air conditioner in the room and wanted to say it wasn't cold, but the makeup artist was more diplomatic and said, "It's a little cold, I'll turn it up a bit."

Feeling the temperature rise in the room, Xie Jing lowered her eyes. No matter how warm her body was, it couldn't melt the ice in her heart. In just one month, she had experienced more than she had in the past four years.

First, He Shiyu, with whom she had been in love for four years, was studying for a master's degree in a different city. He Shiyu and the love of his life were reunited after a long separation, and they were in a sweet moment. Meanwhile, she was about to enter a new chapter in her life... What would the future hold? Xie Jing couldn't articulate it, feeling completely lost.

Just as the makeup artists were applying makeup on Xie Jing's face, several voices were heard outside the door.

"Is this the latest model of VV wedding dress? If you want to get it, you have to reserve it in advance, right? Even if you have money, you may not be able to buy it?" Xie Wuyou's tone was full of surprise, and at the same time, there was a deep jealousy hidden in it. It seemed that he did not expect that Xie Jing was just getting married for an arranged marriage, and she would still send him a wedding dress at this time, and it was a limited edition wedding dress?

A gentle female voice rang out, "Yes, Mr. Zhou personally contacted the brand yesterday and insisted that the wedding dress be delivered to the bride, Ms. Xie Jing, before the wedding. May I ask where Ms. Xie Jing is..."

Liu Limin smiled and said, "She's putting on makeup in her room. I'll take everyone there right away. Wuyou, you're not a child anymore. Be more steady."

Xie Wuyou curled her lips: "I know, Mom, I just envy my sister for having such a beautiful wedding dress. My family also prepared a wedding dress."

Liu Limin quickly tried to make amends, "How can those compare to VV's wedding dress? The wedding was rushed, and your sister was wronged. Now that Jiyun is thoughtful, I can worry less."

Hearing Liu Liming's words of worry, Xie Jing just lowered her eyelashes without any emotional fluctuation.

Her mother, Ms. Liu Limin, always presents herself as a graceful, gentle, and loving lady from a wealthy family. However, only her children can directly perceive her inner self.

The person in charge of the wedding dress brand smiled and said, "Mrs. Xie has a kind heart, and we can all feel it."

Several people filed into Xie Jing's bedroom. Xie Jing glanced at the group of people who came in. The leader was naturally her mother, Ms. Liu Limin. Following her was her sister, Xie Wuyou, and then two strangers, each holding a password box.

The more capable person in charge also saw Xie Jing. She was about to speak when Liu Limin smiled first and said, "Jingjing, Ji Yun really cares about you. He specially sent you the latest model of VV wedding dress. Do you like it?"

Xie Jing nodded slightly at the two people behind her. She looked at Liu Limin, then at Xie Wuyou, "Such a precious wedding dress, of course I like it."