My grandfather and brothers were all at home these past two weekend days.
Si Boye didn't have the guts to climb through the window in the middle of the night, especially since the girl's six older brothers were all in the capital.
So I haven't seen the girl for the past few days.
At most, I'll make a video call at night to express my grievances.
But being able to see it but not touch it or get close to it only makes my heart itch even more.
I finally got to hug someone today, so of course I don't want to let go.
“Didn’t Grandpa say last time that you can come over for dinner again when you have time?” Jiang Nian said.
Si Boye kissed the girl's earlobe, his tone languid: "I can tell whether it's a real invitation or just politeness."
"Especially your fifth brother—that day when he said I was welcome to come often, he almost ground his teeth to powder, did you forget?"
Recalling Fifth Brother's behavior that day, Jiang Nian felt that if it were her, she probably wouldn't dare to show her face so easily either.
They will likely attack as soon as they show their faces.
Si Boye added, "However, I came to pick you up today with the permission of your maternal grandfather and elder brother."
Jiang Nian was taken aback: "What?"
"Old Master Ji said that the Ji family is preparing a homecoming banquet for you."
"Your third brother sent someone to your house today to help you try on your dress, so Grandpa Ji gave me the opportunity to come and pick you up."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Nian raised her eyes and said, "It seems that your performance that day did move my grandfather."
Otherwise, her grandfather wouldn't have felt at ease letting Si Boye, an outsider, pick her up.
It's even less likely that they'll be given the opportunity to be alone together.
"That's mainly because my old man is very capable."
Si Boye appears harmless.
He was perfectly content with his life.
The two people got into the car.
Back at the Ji family villa.
Upon entering the living room, Jiang Nian was stunned by the scene before her.
Ji Xiuan was wearing a hand-crocheted knitted sweater that accentuated his slender figure, with a small bun at the back of his head, as he directed operations in the living room.
At this moment, there are more than a dozen mannequins in the huge living room.
Each model was wearing a different style of dress, and there were at least one or two staff members standing next to them, adjusting the clothes under Ji Xiuan's direction.
Even the pleats on the skirt hem had to be adjusted to achieve the perfect curve.
Jiang Nian called out, "Third Brother?"
Upon hearing his beloved younger sister's voice, Ji Xiuan turned around, his eyes lighting up.
"My darling, you're back."
Ji Xiuan's eyebrows and eyes curved into a smile.
The next second, she saw Si Boye, who was still smiling, but his smile looked eerie no matter how you looked at it.
He glanced at it and said, "Oh, there's someone else following behind."
My little sister is a sweetie.
Anyone who wants to kidnap their sister can only be described as a human being.
Si Boye was not annoyed.
She was so obedient, she immediately called out, "Third Brother."
Ji Xiuan was completely speechless.
He had no choice but to openly and honestly take Jiang Nian's hand in front of Si Boye, ignoring him.
"Sweetie, these are all the clothes your third brother prepared for you to wear to the banquet. Look, which one do you like best?"
Outside, Ji Xiuan's haute couture gowns, designed by himself, are extremely rare and highly sought after.
In the entertainment industry, it is known as "the haute couture that all celebrities dream of wearing," and it is directly linked to one's status.
Only top-tier celebrities have the chance to borrow a set when attending red carpet events.
Even if they manage to borrow them, the celebrities are extremely careful with their clothing. Even the slightest damage could result in hundreds of thousands or even millions in compensation.
But now, more than a dozen haute couture sets are displayed here like they're set up in the open air.
All of them were designed by Ji Xiuan himself, for Jiang Nian to choose from.
Jiang Nian looked through them one by one.
These gowns feature a variety of colors and unique designs; each one can only be described as stunning.
Even without wearing them, just laid out like this, they look so beautiful it's like a dream.
"The dresses my third brother makes are all beautiful, and I like them all very much."
Jiang Nian genuinely felt that way.
Ji Xiuan was naturally delighted to hear this.
"Then go ahead and try them out, one set at a time. Keep them if you like them."
He affectionately pinched the girl's cheek, his tone incredibly gentle.
"My sister's first public appearance in the Ji family must be as the most beautiful and dazzling little princess in the world."
When the servants told them that Jiang Nian had returned, both Old Master Ji and Ji Yanli came downstairs.
Jiang Nian naturally cherished her third brother's kindness.
So, accompanied by two female staff members, I went to change my clothes.
Every time she changed into a dress and came out, her grandfather and the three men on the sofa were all amazed.
It's so beautiful.
Some evening gowns feature elaborate designs and cuts. If an average person doesn't have the looks and charisma to pull them off, they might actually be overwhelmed by the dress, meaning they can't carry it off.
But when the young woman stepped out, even without makeup and wearing a heavy gown, the first thing people noticed was still her exquisite and ethereal face.
Even a cold and aloof CEO like Ji Yanli couldn't help but take out his phone several times to snap photos of his sister.
Then, after a series of steps, I set it as my phone wallpaper.
They exclaimed, "Our Niannian is so beautiful!"
Si Boye chimed in, agreeing wholeheartedly, "I think so too, brother."
Ji Yanli glanced at him and snorted, "You're really lucky, kid."
Si Boye nodded again: "I think so too, brother."
Ji Yanli felt a sense of frustration that he couldn't vent.
Pian Si Bo Ye, still shameless, leaned closer with a smile on his lips, speaking in a very obsequious tone.
"Brother, could you send me a copy of the photos you just took? I'd like to use them as wallpaper."
"..."
What does it mean to use a close-range ultimate attack?
Ji Yanli felt a sense of helplessness, like wanting to slap someone but then having someone kiss his hand.
After trying on the clothes, the group sat in the living room.
Ji Yanli could also see that his younger sister genuinely liked this man surnamed Si. Of course, Si Boye was also serious about Nian Nian.
So we stopped treating him like an outsider.
Remembering something, she asked Grandpa Ji, "By the way, Grandpa, should we inform Yuwei about this banquet?"
Jiang Nian had previously mentioned the connection between Ji Yuwei and the Ji family to Si Boye.
After thinking for a moment, Grandpa Ji said, "I should tell them, though."
"If she wants to come, we can't stop her. But if Niannian doesn't want her to come..."
Regardless, since it's a banquet for Niannian, they will definitely prioritize Niannian's wishes.
Since Ji Yuwei had done that kind of thing, they were reluctant to let her get close to Nian Nian again.
However, just then, before Jiang Nian could speak, Ji Yanli's assistant hurriedly appeared.
Approaching Ji Yanli, she said anxiously, "Mr. Ji, something terrible has happened."
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