Outsiders don't understand why their relationship is so strong, given that it's clearly an arranged marriage. They don't realize this is a love woven from two lifetimes, so profound. Now, after enduring so much hardship, they've finally found fulfillment in this life.
Zhou Jiyun went downstairs before 5:30 on the second day of the Lunar New Year. Coincidentally, he ran into Yun Zhao and Yun Lan right after he came down. Yun Lan, dressed in a simple sportswear, was taken aback when he saw Zhou Jiyun: "So early? Why don't you sleep a little longer?"
Zhou Jiyun was also wearing sportswear: "I went to bed early last night, so I'll be in better spirits if I exercise this morning."
Yun Zhao took a towel and said, "Let's go for a run."
Yun Lan looked around and asked, "Xiao Xu isn't going?"
Yun Zhao: "Yun Xu likes to sleep in, there's no way he'll get up. I saw in the group chat that he was chatting very late last night."
Zhou Jiyun: "My aunt is going back to visit her for the New Year today. Can Brother Xu handle it?"
Yun Zhao: "Then go to grandma's house to sleep, it's nothing. It's a pity that you and Jingjing didn't stay here for long, and didn't see my grandparents..."
Zhou Jiyun smiled and said, "We met at the family reunion party. After Jingjing graduates, we will have plenty of time to spend with everyone."
Yun Zhao thought about it and said, "That's right. It's a pity that Jingjing still has a year and a half before graduation."
Zhou Jiyun didn't want everyone to keep talking about Xie Jing, so he changed the subject: "What did you and Zhu Li say? Your vacation will be over soon."
Yun Zhao's usually serious face couldn't help but smile. "A-Li and I have discussed it. We'll get engaged after Jingjing's family reunion party. The timing is a bit rushed, but there's nothing I can do. After all, I feel I owe her. She should have had a better choice."
"But being with me, she has to shoulder more responsibilities, many of which are originally mine."
Zhou Jiyun said softly: "Love is always a feeling of indebtedness, I understand it all."
Just like him, he often feels that he owes Xie Jing.
Yun Lan: "Zhu Li is a very strong girl, she can handle this. Besides, the elders are here at home, if she really gets into trouble, we will always help her."
"I don't think Zhu Li is the clingy type, so that's fine. Your job is special, and being with a little girl would definitely affect your career."
Yun Zhao was distracted while running. "I understand. I have my responsibilities to shoulder. And who says I can't pursue love when I'm shouldering responsibilities? Zhu Li is my love. I'm very lucky to have met her."
Yun Lan glanced to his left. Yun Zhao's expression softened at the mention of Zhu Li. Zhou Jiyun, to his right, also had a smile on his face, clearly thinking of Xie Jing. He suddenly felt that going out for a run with these two this morning had been a terrible decision.
Who doesn’t have a wife?
Zhou Jiyun keenly noticed that something was wrong with Yun Lan's expression. "Then when is your engagement party with Zhu Li? I have to go back to work on the eighth day of the first lunar month, so I can only stay in the capital until the seventh day."
Yun Zhao: "I took my leave on the tenth day of the first lunar month. A-Li and I decided to schedule it for the sixth day."
Zhou Jiyun nodded: "That makes sense, but we need to book a hotel and find an emcee, all of which needs to be arranged."
Yun Lan silently continued, "Your aunt is already arranging these things. The engagement was discussed before you came to the capital, and now it's just a matter of setting a specific date. The date has been set, and the invitations have been sent out."
"As long as everyone is present on the sixth day, that will be enough."
Zhou Jiyun was stunned for a moment, then suddenly laughed and said, "Is this what it feels like to have an elder in charge?"
Even though Yun Lan had a subtle attitude towards Zhou Jiyun, he couldn't help but be touched by Zhou Jiyun's words. He paused and said, "When you and Jingjing plan your wedding, her mother and I will also help you."
Zhou Jiyun raised his eyebrows slightly: "Then I will trouble my parents."
After jogging, the three of them returned to their rooms to wash up. When Zhou Jiyun returned, Xie Jing had just sat up, hugging the quilt. After waking up, she was confused for a few minutes and needed to relax for a while before she could regain her energy.
Seeing Zhou Jiyun coming back, Xie Jing just raised her eyelids. Zhou Jiyun smiled and went over to ruffle Xie Jing's hair: "Are you awake? Why don't you sleep a little longer?"
"Ah?" Xie Jing was a little confused and said slowly, "I can't sleep. Don't we have to get up early today?"
Xie Jing couldn't sleep well because she was worried about something. She rubbed her hair and said, "Go take a shower first, don't catch a cold."
"Okay, I'll be fine soon." Zhou Jiyun nuzzled Xie Jing's nose affectionately before carrying her clothes into the bedroom. Xie Jing continued to sit on the bed to relieve her low blood pressure after getting up.
Around seven o'clock, several cars drove out of the Yun residence. Leading the way were Yun Zhao, Zhu Li, Li Shu, and Yun Xu, followed by Yun Lan, Cheng Shuying, Zhou Jiyun, and Xie Jing.
Just now, considering the large crowd, Xie Jing didn't feel comfortable asking Zhou Jiyun even if she noticed that he was in a bad mood. Now that they were alone in the car, Xie Jing asked, "What's wrong with you? I felt that you were in a bad mood when you came back from running this morning."
Zhou Jiyun glanced at her sideways. Xie Jing was looking at him with a worried look on her face. He couldn't help but think of what Yun Lan said that morning: "It's nothing, I just suddenly felt that it's really good to have family around."
"Hmm? Why do you suddenly have such a feeling?" Xie Jing was puzzled. Nothing else had happened recently, right? Why did Zhou Jiyun suddenly have such a thought?
Zhou Jiyun held her hand and said, "Brother Zhao and Zhu Li are planning to get engaged on the sixth day of the first lunar month. Did you know?"
Xie Jing shook her head: "I don't know, they didn't tell me. But if you think about it, it's understandable. Brother Zhao was on vacation on the tenth day of the first lunar month. It's only natural for him to want to settle down with such a good girl like Zhu Li."
Zhou Jiyun: "Look, Zhao Ge and Zhu Li don't have to do anything. The engagement was all arranged by my aunt. From sending invitations to setting the date and hotel, my aunt took care of it all."
"When my dad mentioned this this morning while we were out jogging, I suddenly felt incredibly envious. If only my parents were still around..."
Xie Jing held his hand in hers: "Did Dad tell you that he and Mom would help us when we were planning the wedding?"
"Yes, Jingjing, you really understand people's hearts." Zhou Jiyun smiled. He felt that Xie Jing was really very insightful. Although she spoke less and was a little colder, she had a kind of magical power that always saw the deepest part of other people's hearts.
"I just made a reasonable guess," Xie Jing said softly, "We finally reunited with my parents, so naturally they want to give me all the good things. Since you're my husband, they'll treat you well, too."
"Just like in S City, wouldn't Grandpa treat me well because of you?"
"When I heard Dad say that, my heart was deeply moved." Zhou Jiyun sighed, "It was great. From that moment on, I suddenly realized that I was no longer alone. After losing my loved ones for so many years, I finally had family again."
"Are you stupid?" Xie Jing shook her head. "I've said it before, I'm your home. I'll share everything I have with you."
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