Pei Nian's heart raced, she rubbed the hem of her clothes with her small hands, and her lips were pursed into a thin line.
She looked at Jiang Mianmian with a troubled expression.
She had never worn a dress like that before. Forget about showing her shoulders; she usually dressed entirely in black, completely covered up, not even her arms showing.
She was already used to this style of dress, and even felt that she was born to dress like this.
Such beautiful clothes should belong to a girl like you, sister...
Pei Nian stood still, her eyes like those of a frightened deer, which made Huo Jingnan's heart tighten suddenly.
"Hmm...maybe you shouldn't wear that." He chuckled softly.
Pei Nian suddenly looked up at him.
"I think this outfit suits your temperament better."
Pei Nian looked over and saw Huo Jingnan select a long dress with oriental elements from the clothes rack. The style was dignified and conservative, with the skirt extending past the knees. Standing next to the bride, it would not steal the spotlight, but it also had its own unique charm.
Jiang Mianmian's eyes lit up, and she laughed: "It really is! Niannian, you really do look better in this kind of long dress. Jingnan really knows how to pick one!"
Huo Jingnan smiled and said, "Now...can you go try on the clothes?"
Pei Nian lowered her head, picked up the clothes, and quickly walked into the fitting room.
The result of the fitting was exactly as everyone expected—the bridesmaid was quiet and pretty, and the best man was tall and handsome; the two looked perfectly matched standing together.
Jiang Mianmian secretly took a picture of the two of them standing together and sent it to Huo Junyu. Then she walked aside and called him.
"How about it?"
Huo Junyu said softly on the other end of the line, "Very good."
Jiang Mianmian smiled and said, "From now on, Niannian will be living at my house. If Mr. Special Forces wants to ask her out, you'll have to get past me first!"
"Living at your house?" Huo Junyu asked, somewhat surprised. "But my grandmother isn't..."
"Yes, that's what my dad asked her just now. He said that Grandma Fu wanted to thank her properly and asked if she would like to live with Grandma Fu. Firstly, the environment there is nice, better than the low-rent house she lives in, and secondly, she can be there to take care of Grandma if she is by her side."
"Hmm, she refused?"
"Yes." Jiang Mianmian paused for a moment, then smiled softly, "She said she wants to live with me, but she will also go and take care of Grandma from time to time."
"oh……"
Huo Junyu frowned slightly.
He couldn't quite figure Pei Nian out. Was she really that dependent on Jiang Mianmian?
He told himself he shouldn't feel this way; Pei Nian was just a slightly cool little girl.
but……
Huo Junyu took a deep breath and rubbed his temples.
He always felt that Pei Nian was somewhat unusual.
If Huo Jingnan could distract Pei Nian a bit, it would be good; then she wouldn't be following Jiang Mianmian around all the time.
Besides, Huo Jingnan, a former special forces soldier, could uncover Pei Nian's true background if given even the slightest opportunity.
Huo Junyu smiled slightly. The document he had been looking at earlier that he didn't like was now able to be modified calmly.
*
As their wedding date approached, Lu Lishan and Huo Zhixing reduced their trips to fishing and hot springs, spending more time at home, helping their wives think about what else needed to be done, or being asked by their wives to do this or that, earning extra pocket money if they did a good job.
Jiang Youcai and Su Aiqian were also extremely excited. They would do their part to help in any way they could.
When Huo Junyu ordered people to set up the wedding venue, he specially reserved a special spot for the two elders of the Jiang family.
They gave Jiang Mianmian a second life and were the most important people in her life.
With everything almost ready, Huo Zhixing and Jiang Can invited Lu Lishan and Lin Yuqing to see the wedding room they had prepared for the young couple.
Then the pattern of "five minutes to look at the wedding room, two hours to catch up" began.
Just like when they were young, the four of them sat in the courtyard eating fruit and enjoying the breeze. Jiang Can brought out the desserts and fruit tea she had made herself, which made Lin Yuqing very envious.
"Can Can, how come your cooking skills haven't gotten any worse? It's so exquisite, I almost don't want to eat it!"
"Oh dear..." Lu Lishan was a little worried, "My daughter doesn't know how to do these things, you won't mind, will you, as her mother-in-law?"
"Are you senile? What are you saying!" Huo Zhixing punched him lightly. "Xiaoyouzi and Ranran are both our daughters now that they've married into the family. We're too busy spoiling them!"
"Hehe, yes...yes!" Lu Lishan chuckled sheepishly. "You've always envied me for having a daughter since you were young. Just looking at your two boys gives me a headache every day!"
Huo Zhixing's eyes widened.
Lu Lishan continued to rub salt in the wound: "I remember a wise man once told you that you would need to have seven sons to have a daughter!"
"Hey Huo Zhixing, why didn't you have more sons? You should at least verify if this prophecy is right!"
"Are you afraid that having more sons will lead to them fighting over the inheritance?"
"Lu Lishan!" Huo Zhixing roared, "If you don't speak, does anyone think you're mute?"
The two old men are at odds again.
The courtyard was bustling with activity. The two of them had disliked each other since they were young, arguing until one of them kicked the other in the waist, and the other forced the other to try three hundred lipsticks...
Then they argued so much that they wouldn't even share a pack of cigarettes.
Jiang Can and Lin Yuqing looked at them helplessly, three black lines appearing above their heads.
“Sister Yuqing,” Jiang Can chuckled and squeezed her hand, “Seriously, you and Brother Shan finally found Xiaoyouzi, are you really willing to let her marry into the family so soon?”
"What, if I wanted to keep her for a few more years, would you agree?" Lin Yuqing said with a smile.
"Well... I'm in a bit of a dilemma."
"Alright! Don't be so polite with me." Lin Yuqing patted the back of her hand. "My daughter is marrying your son, why would I be reluctant? I can come see her anytime I miss her, right? Besides, Nian Nian is living with us now, so Ashan and I won't be lonely!"
"Niannian?" Jiang Can was taken aback.
That was the time when he worked closely with Huo Jingnan to save the little girl Fu Xiuyu!
"Yes, her name is Pei Nian," Lin Yuqing said. "Don't let her young appearance fool you; she's incredibly composed for her age. And she's especially kind to Xiaoyouzi!"
“That’s right!” Lu Lishan couldn’t beat Huo Zhixing, so he simply went to the women to speak. “That Niannian is inseparable from our Xiaoyouzi. She’s been busy preparing for the wedding and hasn’t complained about being tired! I thought, since they’re so close and that the child saved President Fu, she’s a good kid, so let her stay at our house.”
“But I don’t know why…” Lu Lishan frowned, “I always felt that girl’s eyes were strange, but I’m sure she’s not a bad person.”
Jiang Can thought for a moment and asked, "Does she especially like being with Xiao Youzi?"
"yes."
"She treats Xiaoyouzi very specially, doesn't she?"
"Absolutely! He was so fierce, he'd practically go through fire and water for her!"
"Oh..." Jiang Can glanced at Huo Zhixing, a smile hidden in her eyes, "Our old Mr. Huo is the most qualified to speak on this kind of feeling, right?"
"Cough cough..."
Huo Zhixing was drinking fruit tea when he was so shocked he almost spat it out.
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