"Hmm…"

The room was dim, and soft sunlight seeped in through the slits of the curtains.

Within the pure white duvet, Ji Luyun was being held in a full embrace, her waist clutched by a solid arm. Their skin touched, hot and fiery.

As she opened her eyes, the man's deep features came into view.

Suddenly, the jumbled and flirtatious memories barged into her mind.

"Awake?" Jiang Shiyuan buried his face in her neck, sniffing a soft, sweet scent. Unconsciously, he nuzzled, his voice deep and hoarse, lazy and sensual.

There was a moment of bafflement in Ji Luyun's mind.

In a blink, she wriggled free from his grip, staring unbelievingly at him. "We…"

Jiang Shiyuan, now awake, looked at her bewildered expression, revealing a light smirk. "Wife, don’t you remember me?"

Ji Luyun's eyes widened.

Wife…

Ah, that's right!

Yesterday, her boyfriend of over a year suddenly told her that he couldn't marry her because he was about to wed her half-sister.

Feeling distressed, she had gone to the bar alone, but hadn't expected to have a few drinks and end up married!

And her spouse was a… male model…

Ji Luyun's mood was somewhat fluctuating.

At this moment, her phone suddenly vibrated.

"Not answering the call?"

Jiang Shiyi lifted his chin, gesturing toward the incessantly vibrating phone.

As soon as Ji Luyun answered the call, a piercing roar came from the other end of the phone, "Ji Luyun, how dare you stay out all night? Hurry up and get back home!"

She frowned in displeasure, massaging her slightly throbbing temples.

She cleared her throat, her voice was light, "What's up?"

The call was from her stepmother, Song Lihua.

Song Lihua has always disliked her, so this call was unlikely to bring any good news.

"Your dad is looking for you urgently, hurry back!"

After saying this, Song Lihua on the other end hung up.

Ji Luyun felt somewhat headachy. She didn't want to go back home at all, but if she didn't return, she didn't know what excuse Song Lihua would use next.

Jiang Shiyi was already dressed. "Pack up, I'll drive you back."

Not that he intended to eavesdrop, but the call was so loud that it was hard for him to avoid hearing it.

Ji Luyun looked at the man in front of her. He was tall, about six foot two, with a figure as elegant as jade.

The black shirt was unbuttoned just enough to show off the collarbone. Hidden underneath the black suit pants was a long pair of legs. With his broad shoulders and slim waist, the man had a perfect silhouette that exuded a tantalizing allure.

Underneath his black short hair, his exceptionally clear and vigorous face was the countenance of an angel fallen from grace. With striking eyebrows, dashing eyes, a prominent nose... No wonder he could compete with models...

Ji Luyun shifted his gaze away and nodded slightly.

Jiang Shiyuan dropped Ji Luyun back home. Before stepping out of the car, Ji Luyun looked at Jiang's handsome face that was enough to incite jealousy among both gods and mortals. After a moment's contemplation, he said, "I'll explain about last night in due time. I have some business to attend to today, so I'll get going now."

With that, he turned and swiftly walked away without looking back.

As soon as he stepped through the door, he bumped into Ji Ranyun.

Ji Luyun held no particular affinity for this half-sister from the same father. He didn't bother exchanging pleasantries and proceeded directly inside.

Ji Ranyun watched him with an inscrutable expression on her face. Had Ji Luyun just emerged from a Bugatti Veyron?

In the whole city of Yuming, the number of people who could afford a Bugatti Veyron could be counted on one hand, not to mention a limited edition one!

Their mother had mentioned that Ji Luyun had not come home last night. Could he have been out partying, and had somebody taken a fancy and taken him off?

As soon as Ji Luyun stepped into the house, he was bombarded with questions by Ji Kangnian, "Ji Luyun, you sure have some nerve! Not only did you hang out in a bar, but you spent the entire night out! As a woman, don't you understand the concept of maintaining your dignity and self-respect?”

“What will people say when word gets out? You might not care about your reputation, but I do!"

Ji Luyun responded with nonchalance, an icy laugh echoing in his heart.

He had returned home after more than a year. When had Ji Kangnian ever assumed his paternal responsibilities towards him? When had he ever bothered to take care of Ji Luyun? Now, he was playing the part of a stern father?

He must have some ulterior motive!

Seeing Ji Luyun didn't reply, Ji Kangnian was more frustrated. He lifted his hand, prepared to slap her, but was stopped by Song Lihua, who gently comforted, "There, there, calm down. Don't upset yourself."

"She's home now, isn't she? Luyun definitely didn't spend the night out intentionally. If you have something to tell her, speak to her properly. What are you gaining from yelling at her?"

"You always side with her, but does she appreciate you? You're even covering for her!"

"What do you mean she didn't do it on purpose? She's always out messing around, associating with all sorts of men. Who'd want to marry someone like her?"

Ji Kangnian was unable to contain his anger, it kept erupting from him.

Ji Luyun watched the couple's good cop-bad cop routine, a cold mocking smile touched the corners of her lips. They were putting on this act just for her, weren't they?

Just then, Ji Ranyun entered from outside. She scowled fiercely at Luyun, and then ran to Song Lihua's side to chatter.

"Mom, I just saw sister coming out of a limited edition Bugatti Veyron. Despite living in the countryside all these years, the people she knows are quite influential," she said.

Ji Kangnian furrowed his brow. A limited edition Bugatti Veyron? That was a luxury car worth tens of millions. How could Ji Luyun know such people?

"Have you been messing around?!" Ji Kangnian glared at Ji Luyun, yelling in anger.

Messing around?

Ji Luyun pondered for a moment. If she married a male model from a bar, could that be considered messing around?

Seeing Ji Luyun remained silent, Ji Kangnian no longer pursued this topic.

"Regardless of whether you're messing around, it doesn't matter now. Since Qinyao has broken off the engagement with you, and the head of Zhou Group, Zhou Zhen, is very pleased with you—you've met him—get yourself ready. He's coming to propose tomorrow."

From the moment Ji Luyun stepped foot into this house, she had been observing everything coldly.

Let them blabber all they wish.

Her mouth twitched slightly upon hearing the name "Zhou Zhen."

She indeed had met this Zhou Zhen, a portly man in his fifties, whose wife had just died half a year ago, leaving behind two sons.

Even when his wife was still alive, Zhou spent his days frolicking around town, a notorious flirt.

It was said that his wife was literally angered to death by him!

So, while his wife’s body was still warm, he was already thinking about finding a new partner?

She cast a casual look at Ji Kangnian, taunting, "He's about your age, right? People in the know think you're trying to find me a husband. Those who don't might suspect you're trying to find me a father instead!"