The doctor's chaotic emotions, the aloof male god next door, just about to forget but can't help thinking deeply about it after all

  It's been a week in the blink of an eye.

  The city's sky is always shrouded in haze, flooded with rain, and for more than half a month, not a single ray of sunshine has been seen. The sky is forever a dull grayish-white color, which makes people feel extremely depressed at first glance.

  The day before the annual longevity banquet, weekend.

  Shang Shang still lived in Lu Xiao's apartment. Early in the morning, before he woke up from his dream, Yan Jinsheng had already called him.

  "Business head, you haven't forgotten what day tomorrow is, have you?" The tone was bright and full of energy, obviously Yan Jin's mood wasn't bad.

  How could I forget?

  The last bit of drowsiness in his mind completely disappeared, and Shang Shang slowly sat up, "No, Grandpa, I didn't forget."

  "That's good." After a moment of silence, he added, "I've sent a car to pick you up. You can't stay at your friend's place forever, pack up and come back early. Tomorrow's schedule needs to be gone through ahead of time too."

  Pick her up?

  Do they know where she is?

  The merchant was stunned for a second, but soon came back to his senses.

  There was a previous engagement ceremony that ended in failure, and this time the family on the husband's side couldn't help but be more cautious. It seemed like she was being watched all the time, and it was likely that someone was monitoring her every move.

  This time there's no escape!

  Seeing her not speaking, that head couldn't help but raise suspicions. "What's wrong, Shang Yun Tou? Is there anything else you're not satisfied with? Just go ahead and mention it to your uncle."

  Although you mentioned your little uncle...

  Long live Chairman Mao!

  A few words, like a ton of bricks.

  Businessman quickly regained his composure, "No, I just haven't woken up yet. After I get dressed, I'll head over."

  She obediently cooperated, and her head finally felt at ease. "Mm, I'll wait for you to come back home for lunch."

  The call just ended...

  He glanced at the darkened phone screen, threw it far away, and then picked it up again, taking a deep breath with a relaxed posture, but still felt somewhat unacceptable when he looked at it again.

  Those deliberately ignored problems haven't disappeared.

  When the time comes, her inescapable fate begins to unfold.

  What's wrong with being unwilling?

  Now she can't even find a reason to resist, and can only obediently endure. Even if tomorrow she'll be led to the guillotine, all she can do is lower her head and stretch out her neck for the slaughter.

  But fortunately it was just a formality.

  The only comfort left is that at least he won't compromise forever in this strange relationship, so even if the engagement is successful, it's not necessarily a bad thing.

  Perhaps this can dispel the doubts of her family and elders, gain freedom, and be a good thing for both her and Nian Xi.

  Thinking so, I felt a little more at ease in my heart.

  Get up and pack your things.

  The doorbell rang soon after, and it should be someone sent by Nian Jinsheng who has arrived.

  The door is open.

  As expected, outside were a group of people in black suits and sunglasses, the same ones who caught her last time she went to S city.

  Originally intended to quietly leave, but unexpectedly Lu Xiao was startled awake by the noise outside, rubbing her messy hair and opening her sleepy eyes to see a group of people in black suits outside, suddenly becoming fully alert.

  "Wow, Fu Er Shang, are you hiding from me to go whoring and not paying? How many times do you have to play around before they catch on and come after you?"

  “……”

  She was always talking about something sensational and wouldn't stop until she dropped dead.

  After being together for a long time, Shang Shang had already gotten used to it. In this situation, he could even make a joke out of it and retort, "You were also raised on the blood and sweat of various dogs, how can't you see that I'm being forced into marriage?"

  A classic scene in a TV series, melodramatic as it is, she also played the role of the female lead.

  Unfortunately, this heroine is destined to have no connection with Mary Sue, so at the critical moment her prince will not come through thorns and brambles...

  Resigned to one's fate!

  "Sister, has your brain turned into fat? You really married that good-for-nothing who's going to bring our family down?"

  Lu Xiao's face was furious as she tried to scold her awake, speaking while pulling out a feather duster and about to rush out the door.

  The businessman's eyes twitched, and he quickly handed over his suitcase, saying, "I have a few words to say to my friend, you wait for me downstairs."

  As soon as he finished speaking, the big gate was closed without any hesitation.

  Lu Xiao rushed forward, "What's the point of closing the door? I don't believe we can't handle them! What era is this where people still play at forced marriages? It's because domestic dramas are so uncreative that everyone is obsessed with Korean dramas and their long-legged oppas!"

  "What's all this about?"

  The merchants tried to snatch the things from her hands, in case she really rushed out and couldn't clean up the scene. "Lu Xiao, even a random bodyguard from the Yan family is selected from layer by layer of special forces, if you fight, they will only be able to deal with you!"

  "Really?" Lu Xiang was skeptical, but then let go without hesitation. "Whatever, now that I've taken a look, you're quite pleasing to the eye, at least your future safety is guaranteed. Hurry up and leave, don't disturb my sleep!"

  "What happened to the promise of an unbreakable and lifelong friendship that fears no power?"

  Wall grass!

  The businessman looked embarrassed and turned to leave.

  Lu Xiao suddenly became serious again on the other side, frowning solemnly and asking her, "Have you thought it through? Are you really going to give up on Yan Mu Yao?"

  This week, this name has almost disappeared from her life.

  Merchants even think that without this person, they would actually be better off on their own.

  I'd rather wait until the memories fade, and my feelings for him aren't so strong. Then I'll find someone who looks nice, as long as they like me, have a calm and peaceful romance, and head straight to marriage without any waves.

  It's also good this way.

  But unfortunately...

  Reality is almost the opposite of what was expected.

  Yearning for you three words, every time just about to forget, yet again deeply remembered.

  Going back and forth like this, I still can't get out.

  She hung her head in silence, and Lu Xiao sighed, "I knew you still couldn't let go, so why did you agree to get engaged with Nian Xi?"

  "It's not as serious as you think." Upon hearing this, Shang Shang forced a relaxed smile, "You're not unaware of the situation between me and Nian Xi. We both have our own attachments, so tomorrow's event is just a formality. Let's get past Grandfather's scrutiny for now."

  "Is that so?" Lu Xiao's face didn't relax at all, "In any case, you'd better think this through carefully. You still have a chance to back out by tomorrow. If it passes tomorrow, I feel that things won't be as simple as you imagine."

  She had never seen Nian Jinsheng before.

  I have heard something about his way of doing things.

  In this matter, no matter how well the merchants and Yang Xiguai calculated their plans, once they fell into his trap, wanting to turn things around would be like trying to change the course of heaven.

  "No regrets, the boat will naturally go straight when it reaches the bridge." As he was about to leave, Shang Shang smiled at her reassuringly, "Anyway, even if I don't do anything, once the time is ripe, Xī Wèi Gù will rise up and resist, and when the engagement ends, I'll be a delicate flower again."

  Lu Xiao finally forced a smile and saw her out the door, "Good luck."

  The apartment door closed, and through the door, Lu Xiao could hear her footsteps going downstairs.

  The footsteps faded away, and Lu Xiao stood frowning in place for a while.

  You've placed all your hopes on Nian Xi Gu, but what if one day he discovers that the person he's been longing for is right beside him and then settles for the status quo?

  In the rain, the car moved forward slowly.

  The businessman leaned against the window with his face towards the outside, and the dense raindrops hit the car window, making the view blurry.

  She can't tell when it started, but the thought of going back to her hometown, a place where she almost grew up, makes her feel inexplicably heavy-hearted, like a luxurious prison.

  ————

  It's still some time before lunch when I arrive home.

  Shang Shang went to Rui Rui's place and greeted her, then casually found an excuse to slip away into a room by herself. If it weren't for the servant coming up to call her for dinner later, she really wouldn't have had any intention of going down at all.

  On the dinner table, only Xiao Si and Nian Muyu were missing.

  Xī Gù was late returning home, and Jìn Shèng's face fell as he said, "Zhèn Fēng, Xī Gù is not young anymore, tomorrow is the engagement, what kind of attitude is this, still wandering around outside?!"

  Yan Zhenfeng was also furious about this matter and repeatedly responded to show consolation.

  However, there was no way to get in touch with him, his mobile phone was unreachable, and he vanished into thin air, without a trace.

  "Bring him back before dinner tonight, as long as he's still alive. There can't be any mistakes tomorrow!"

  The meal ended on an unpleasant note.

  Unfortunately, at dinner time, Nian Xi Gu was still not back.

  The Yan family was in a complete mess. If Shen Tinghe hadn't persuaded him, Yan Jin would have been so angry that he could have ended up in the hospital again.

  As for this, Shang Shang, the party involved, was surprisingly calm.

  After all, whether tomorrow's things are successful or not, there is no expectation for her, so it can't be said that she will be disappointed.

  After dinner, went upstairs early.

  After taking a bath and lying on the bed, my mind was all muddled, and it was almost eleven o'clock but I still couldn't cultivate any sleepiness.

  Then started getting annoyed...

  "When——"

  In the darkness, the big clock downstairs struck twelve o'clock.

  It's getting closer to dawn.

  On the bed, Shang Shang turned over restlessly. Almost at the same time, a series of footsteps came from outside her room, getting closer and closer, before finally stopping right outside her door. From her angle, she could just see a small patch of black shadow cast on the floor through the gap under the door.

  Get up and go open the door.

  But just as she turned the door lock, a sudden surge of energy came crashing down from outside.

  The merchant had no chance to resist, and before she could even react, a strong smell of alcohol hit her nose. She didn't even have time to scream as the person quickly closed in on her, and then her red lips were tightly sealed by someone...