“That’s wonderful, that’s wonderful.”
The uncle was grinning so widely his mouth couldn’t close.
Aunt Li Ruyi also nodded repeatedly in satisfaction.
They were truly happy that Lin Jiaojiao had found such a good marriage prospect.
It was already afternoon when Gu Tingzhou and Lin Jiaojiao left the Lü household.
After leaving the steel factory residential compound, Lin Jiaojiao looked around to confirm no one was nearby, then said,
“Gu Tingzhou, I gave my job to my cousin.
But my aunt and uncle refused to take advantage of me, so…”
She didn’t finish, but lightly patted her bulging crossbody bag, the meaning obvious.
Gu Tingzhou casually glanced around, then said,
“If you don’t want to keep it, you can quietly leave the money and vouchers to them before we leave.”
Lin Jiaojiao’s heart suddenly skipped a few beats.
What kind of heavenly good man was this?
Not only could he see through what she was thinking, he even generously suggested she leave the money and tickets to her aunt and uncle.
Just these two things alone were enough to earn him major points.
They had only known each other for three days, yet she suddenly felt a little reluctant to leave him.
“Gu Tingzhou… why are you so good?”
She couldn’t help asking.
His body suddenly stiffened.
Damn it—there it was again.
That soft, sweet tone.
He really couldn’t handle it.
His gaze toward her deepened slightly.
“Don’t use that tone when speaking to others in the future.”
With that, he continued walking forward.
But if one looked closely, his ears were already completely red.
Lin Jiaojiao: “……”
What an overbearing man.
Was she not even allowed to speak kindly to people?
Seeing him walk further away, she quickly chased after him.
When they arrived at the photo studio, the photos were already developed.
When Lin Jiaojiao saw their wedding photo, she couldn’t help but burst out laughing.
In the picture, she was smiling brightly, her hand still in the motion of tickling Gu Tingzhou’s armpit.
Meanwhile, Gu Tingzhou looked stiff and unnatural, yet somehow the two of them looked unexpectedly harmonious together.
Honestly, it was the funniest and most genuine wedding photo she had ever seen.
But it had a special charm of its own.
Each of them received two copies—one for Gu Tingzhou to send home, and one for Lin Jiaojiao to keep and take to their future home.
After leaving the studio, they ate a simple bowl of noodles at a state-owned restaurant.
Then, under the night sky, Gu Tingzhou escorted her home.
Finally, they arrived at the gate of the textile factory residential compound.
It was time to part.
Unlike yesterday, after spending a whole day together, their feelings were no longer the same.
“I’m going in. You… be careful on your way back.”
After a long pause, Lin Jiaojiao finally broke the silence.
“Alright. I’ll leave after I see you go upstairs.”
Gu Tingzhou looked straight into her dark, clear eyes, his voice unusually gentle.
“Okay.”
She nodded and quickly turned away.
Otherwise, she felt like she might drown in his deep, gentle gaze.
After walking a good distance, she finally slowed down, pressing a hand against her racing heart.
A faint smile curled on her lips.
Was this what love felt like?
If so… she liked it.
Meanwhile, Gu Tingzhou stood motionless at the gate like a stone statue of a man waiting for his wife, until he could no longer see her figure—then he finally turned and left.
“You all said Lin Jiaojiao would come back tonight—why isn’t she here yet?”
Just as she reached the Lin household, she heard Liu Quan’s impatient voice from inside.
Then came Xia Qiuyue’s voice.
“Don’t worry, Liu Quan. She should be back soon.
That girl said she’d come back at this time. Who knows where she’s been running off to again?”
Even while comforting him, she didn’t forget to smear Lin Jiaojiao’s reputation.
Always ready to take every opportunity to ruin her.
“That’s right. She clearly told me this morning she’d be back early.”
Lin Miaomiao’s voice followed immediately.
Lies came out of her mouth effortlessly, without even thinking.
“Who told you I’d be back early?”
At that moment, Lin Jiaojiao spoke coldly.
With a bang, the tightly shut door was kicked open.
The moment she appeared, the mother and daughter shuddered at the same time and stood up from the sofa.
The fear she had instilled in them earlier had already become instinctive.
Seeing their reaction, Lin Jiaojiao let out a cold sneer.
So this was all they were capable of?
And they still wanted to scheme against her?
Who gave them the courage—Liang Jingru?
“Jiaojiao, you’re back?”
Xia Qiuyue quickly recovered and forced a smile, stepping forward to grab her hand.
But Lin Jiaojiao dodged it with obvious disgust.
She sneered, “Yes. Didn’t you all cry and beg for me to come back? How could I bear to disappoint you?”
Xia Qiuyue froze awkwardly for a moment, then turned to Lin Miaomiao.
“Go tell your father dinner is ready. Jiaojiao is back.”
“Okay!”
Lin Miaomiao ran off excitedly.
It almost looked like Lin Jiaojiao was some important guest in this house.
All waiting for her to eat?
Even with guests present?
How ridiculous.
Then Lin Jiaojiao turned her gaze to Liu Quan, who had been staring at her with disgusting eyes since she entered.
Seeing her look at him, Liu Quan quickly said with a grin,
“Jiaojiao, I came today to discuss my marriage with Miaomiao with your aunt and uncle…”
“What does that have to do with me?”
Lin Jiaojiao didn’t even bother listening and walked straight toward Lin Miaomiao’s room—only to be stopped by Xia Qiuyue.
A cold glint flashed in her eyes, so sharp it made Xia Qiuyue’s scalp tingle.
She instinctively stepped back and let her pass.
Lin Jiaojiao glanced at her coldly and entered the room.
Then she locked the door from the inside.
After confirming it was secure, she took out the money and vouchers from her aunt’s gift bag.
With a thought, they disappeared into her medical space.
“Elder sister, Mom and Dad told me to call you for dinner.”
Lin Miaomiao’s shrill voice came from outside.
Lin Jiaojiao rubbed her arms, covered in goosebumps, and opened the door.
Without even looking at her, she walked straight to the living room.
Because the kitchen was too small, the Lin family usually ate in the living room.
Everyone was already seated—except her and Lin Miaomiao.
Seeing her arrive, Lin Fantong immediately gestured.
“Jiaojiao, come sit next to Dad.”
But Lin Jiaojiao just smirked.
“Dad, what kind of wind is blowing today? I actually get to sit at the table?”
“Or am I not supposed to wait until you’ve all finished eating your leftovers first?”
“You—!”
Lin Fantong nearly exploded in anger.
But thinking of tonight’s plan, he forcibly swallowed it back down.