Xu Ningyan was currently enjoying a meal with her lackey by candlelight.
Stewed rabbit meat, paired with a bottle of soda I found in my spatial storage, and with my lackey by my side, I sighed and said, "This is the life a human should live."
The lackey was lying on the ground, eating a large enamel bowl containing half a bowl of rice, soup, and rabbit meat, without even having time to lift his head.
After the two finished eating and tidied up, Xu Ningyan went to bed and fell asleep without a care in the world. The dog lay down by the bed and closed its eyes as well. But if there was any noise outside, it would open its eyes alertly. If it sensed that there was no danger, it would wag its tail twice and close its eyes again.
Little did they know that Gu Zhiyuan tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep.
Two thoughts battled in his mind all night, until dawn broke and the rooster crowed, and Gu Zhiyuan finally made up his mind.
When Xu Ningyan brought down breakfast, she saw Gu Zhiyuan's obvious dark circles under his eyes and was immediately startled: "Comrade Gu, did you get beaten up while you were thief last night?"
Gu Zhiyuan's words, which were on the tip of his tongue, were choked back by this sentence, leaving him neither able to speak nor remain silent.
She glanced at Xu Ningyan lightly.
Xu Ningyan immediately smiled at him pleadingly and followed him into the house.
Gu Zhiyuan first asked Xu Ningyan if she had eaten, and only after hearing that she had eaten did he take the lunchbox and put it aside.
He cleared his throat before speaking seriously, "I thought about it all night and I think the captain and the others are right. We still have to get married!"
Xu Ningyan was completely dumbfounded!
No, bro, I treat you like a brother, but you want to treat me like a wife?
Are you kidding me?
Gu Zhiyuan kept his eyes on the lunchbox in his hand without looking up, and quickened his pace: "Don't worry, it's not a real marriage! It's a fake marriage! This is just a temporary measure. First, to protect our reputations and prevent the Xu family from using this to control you; second, to prevent you from being schemed against by other people with ulterior motives."
"Of course, we know this marriage is fake, but outsiders don't. If we separate later, it will definitely affect your reputation, and you will suffer more. I will try my best to minimize the impact."
“You’re not old enough, so we don’t need to get a marriage certificate. Only the people in the village will know. I’ll tell others that you’re still young and not old enough to get married, and we’ll live in separate rooms.”
"When you're older, we'll live together again! Don't worry, I'll find a way to transfer you to another place before you reach marriageable age. After you leave the Tuanjie Brigade, we'll announce to the outside world that we're siblings. As long as you don't mind my bad class background and recognize me as your brother, I'll be your brother for life!"
"And if you find a suitable partner in the future, I will personally explain everything to him. At that time, as your elder brother, I will also prepare a dowry for you and give you a grand wedding!"
"From now on, we'll be husband and wife in name only, but brother and sister to each other! During this fake marriage, and even after, as long as you don't get married, I'll be responsible for all your living expenses!"
After finishing his sentence in one breath, Gu Zhiyuan paused for a moment before adding, "If you have any other requests or concerns, you can let me know!"
Xu Ningyan exclaimed, "Wow!"
As expected of a big shot, she has considered all aspects. What else could she possibly ask for?
Needless to say, what excites her most is that the big boss will adopt her as his younger sister! As long as she doesn't get married, the big boss can support her for the rest of her life!
Just because of that sentence, she should cling to the big boss's leg and stay by his side for the rest of her life, okay?
What's the point of getting married? Marriage is nothing compared to the joy of being a powerful man's sister!
Her eyes immediately lit up, and with tears welling up in her eyes, she grabbed Gu Zhiyuan's hand tightly: "Big brother! I have no other requests or concerns. As long as you don't dislike me, I will follow you, I will follow you for the rest of my life! I will not go anywhere else! I will do whatever you ask me to do! I will never let you down!"
Gu Zhiyuan's heart skipped a beat when Xu Ningyan grabbed his hand.
Looking up, I saw Xu Ningyan's eyes brimming with tears, her gaze filled with boundless joy and excitement. My hand, which was about to be pulled back, stopped moving.
My ear tips couldn't help but feel hot again.
How can this girl be so shameless? She just says things like that so casually. To express such passionate and pure feelings so openly, it's fortunate that she met him. What if she had met a man with ulterior motives?
Unfortunately, he couldn't accept this relationship!
Thinking about it this way, Gu Zhiyuan felt a pang of guilt!
Forget it! I'll just make it up to her and take better care of her in the future!
She's still young, and there are some things she might say that she won't listen to.
It would be better to wait until she's a bit older and find her a good marriage. With him protecting her, she can live a worry-free life!
Thinking about it this way, Gu Zhiyuan's gaze towards Xu Ningyan softened even more.
He pulled his hand away and patted Xu Ningyan on the shoulder: "Okay, we won't mind each other, from now on you're my sister!"
After saying that, the two looked at each other and smiled.
With the agreement reached, the two then discussed the follow-up arrangements.
According to Gu Zhiyuan's idea, after the fake marriage, he asked the brigade leader to have two more rooms added next to Xu Ningyan's hut, one for him to live in and one as a kitchen, since the shed outside would not be able to keep out the wind and snow in winter.
Furthermore, the courtyard wall needs to be raised to prevent people outside from seeing inside.
As for furniture, they can just go to the brigade carpenter to exchange it. As for other pots, pans, and other daily necessities that are missing, Gu Zhiyuan told Xu Ningyan to figure out what they need first, and then find a way to buy them.
As for Xu Ningyan's work, Gu Zhiyuan's opinion is that since he is responsible for the family's expenses, Xu Ningyan should choose easier jobs and not be too tired.
After all, they are still growing, there's no need to work so hard!
Xu Ningyan rested her chin on her hands, staring intently at Gu Zhiyuan without blinking.
She nodded at everything he said without uttering a single word of rebuttal, her eyes shining with adoration and joy.
Even someone as composed as Gu Zhiyuan couldn't sit still.
He cleared his throat. "Alright, it's settled then! We'll add more later if we think of anything else!"
Xu Ningyan nodded quickly: "Big brother, you've worked hard! Big brother, you haven't had breakfast yet! Big brother, you should eat first! Leave the rest to me! I'll go find the brigade leader and the party secretary now and have them witness our marriage, and also tell the brigade that we're married! And we need their approval and approval for building the house!"
"Brother, don't worry, leave all these errands to me from now on! I'll make sure you get the job done!"
Gu Zhiyuan looked at Xu Ningyan raising her hand to swear an oath, waved his hand, and gestured for her to go quickly.
After Xu Ningyan left, Gu Zhiyuan did nothing but drink half a teacup of water in one go.
He was dying of thirst!
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