Summer of 2017.
Unfortunately, I appeared in this world of redemption as a beggar.
I had barely realized what was happening, before I could even start to imagine my future as a transmigrator, or even figure out how to make a name for myself, when I was hit with a rude awakening by the system's mission.
Fortunately, I didn't need to actively seek out the person to save me. While I was still in a daze, a group of people appeared in front of me. They claimed to be from the Xu family. Standing in front of me was my father in this world, Xu Tianhai, and I, Xu Ruo, was the eldest son of the Xu family who had been separated from his family.
The comedic start made me think that everything would go smoothly from there, and that the so-called redemption was nothing more than a farce that could be easily resolved.
Until I first met Gu Nianci.
I was back at the Xu family's house the day after I was taken back.
Gu Nianci and Xu Yan returned from their studies abroad. According to the normal storyline, the Gu family and the Xu family would announce their marriage alliance on that day, and the marriage partners would be Gu Nianci and Xu Yan.
But because of my appearance, all of this changed.
I have been confirmed to be the real young master of the Xu family, while Xu Yan is the fake young master who was switched at birth.
The change in their status disqualified Xu Yan from becoming engaged to Gu Nianci. This pair of childhood sweethearts, who had grown up together, were ruthlessly separated by their parents.
For both families, the marriage alliance between the Xu and Gu families was intended to help them achieve greater success in their business in the future. If Xu Yan had Xu family blood, my appearance would not have affected anything. However, Xu Yan does not, and for this reason alone, the Gu family would not accept such a marriage alliance that is not in name only.
So I was forced to replace Xu Yan and become Gu Nianci's fiancé.
I still remember that day, Gu Nianci looked at me with red eyes and said: Xu Ruo, why did you come into this world? Do you know that I have wanted to marry Yan Ge for ten years?
I wanted to answer, but I couldn't find the words.
Based on the information I have, in this redemption story, Gu Nianci and Xu Yan will not be happy. Xu Yan's kindness towards Gu Nianci is all an illusion, all an exploitation.
If Gu Nianci and Xu Yan are allowed to stay together, Gu Nianci will only face death in the end, and my mission will also fail, which means I will die as well.
But I can't say.
It wasn't until Gu Nianci slapped me hard while I was silent that I looked at her seriously and said: "Gu Nianci, I will give you time to fall in love with me."
Unsurprisingly, Gu Nianci only gave me one answer at the time: Dream on!
At that time, I didn't care about Gu Nianci's attitude. My mind was only focused on completing the mission to redeem her, so I wouldn't refuse her marriage agreement regardless of whether she agreed or not.
I used to be an egoist, and since I came from another world, surviving in this world and finding an opportunity to make a name for myself was more important than anything else.
But I didn't expect that.
In this redemption, I ultimately fell in love with Gu Nianci.
In the face of impossibility, the one who falls in love first is destined to be the most pathetic loser.
...
Coming to my senses, I looked at the house I had lived in for several years again, hesitated for a moment, and then took out a cigarette and put it in my mouth.
I haven't smoked in a long time.
From the day I married Gu Nianci, she said she didn't like the smell of cigarettes, so I quit smoking. I bought this pack on a whim after seeing Xu Yan's message. I thought I would need it soon, but I didn't expect it to be so soon, only three days.
I don't know if it's because I haven't smoked in so long, but this time I just found it hard to swallow.
After taking a few forced breaths, I couldn't help but cough, followed by a mocking laugh.
If you don't know how to smoke, don't try to smoke like others.
"You took out your luggage and got kicked out?"
I turned to look at the owner of the voice, smiled helplessly, and said, "I used to smoke, but I quit for a few years. It seems like I don't anymore."
"As for being kicked out..."
"It shouldn't be considered running away from home... or leaving with nothing?"
I was a little unsure when I said that.
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