Even though I was dressed as an ugly woman, I was still forced to love by all kinds of big guys

Jiang He saw Li Xinglan finally show up, and his frown finally relaxed. "I've been waiting for you for a long time, Gouzi. Why are you up so late?"

"Could it be that you're too free?" Li Xinglan's voice was lazily tinged with laziness. He held Su Su's hand, refusing to let go. When he heard her say she was going to pick up Shangguan Xiaoxiao, he nodded lovingly at her, his eyes gentle, "As you wish."

Looking at the two people's increasingly intimate backs, Jiang He pouted and quietly retorted in his heart, "I'm not idle, okay! Gouzi really has no humanity when it comes to the opposite sex!"

Although he held a minor position, a patrol post arranged by his family, guarding the city gates or patrolling the streets and alleys of Jiangnan every day, it was still very busy! Today he had skipped work on purpose!

I arrived at Shangguan Xiaoxiao's house with ease. From a distance, I saw her standing in front of the door, staring at the pedestrians coming and going on the long street.

Su Su's heart softened and she walked quickly towards Shangguan Xiaoxiao. Although she was wearing a thick cloak and a white mink scarf, Su Su was still a little worried about her health.

Putting the hot water bottle in her hand, Su Su asked worriedly, "Why don't you wait in the house? Don't you bring a hand warmer?"

The tone was slightly blaming, but the concern in the words made Shangguan Xiaoxiao feel warm in her heart. She took Su Su's arm intimately, and said in a soft and coquettish tone, "I miss you so much. Don't worry, Li Erdie checked my body and said I'm much better!"

Ah! Who can resist this! Su Su hugged Shangguan Xiaoxiao and just clung to her. Soft girl saves the world!!!

It wasn't too early, so the four of them didn't waste any more time. They walked into the long street together, chatting and laughing, and followed the crowd.

Su Su and Shangguan Xiaoxiao stopped here and there to look, Li Xinglan followed behind to pay, and Jiang He worked as a laborer, holding large and small bags in his hands that were piled up so high that in the end, even his head was covered.

Passing by a jade shop, Shangguan Xiaoxiao pulled Su Su in. She glanced around and her gaze finally stopped on a bracelet covered with a glass cover.

The jade bracelet was crystal clear, smooth as a mirror, without any flaws. A closer look at its texture revealed that it was delicate and warm, as if it contained endless vitality. Shangguan Xiaoxiao loved it at first sight and immediately asked the boss to take it out.

But the boss smiled and shook his head, explaining: "This is the store's treasure, it's not for sale."

"Why are you putting it out there if you're not selling it?" Jiang He leaned over and poked his head out from behind a pile of things. "Name your price, and I'll buy it."

It was rare for Xiaoxiao to find something she liked, so Jiang He wanted to give it to her. However, he turned around and heard the shopkeeper say with an apologetic smile, "This bracelet was blessed by the Master of the Qianling Temple. I'm not selling it. Please choose something else. I'll give you a discount."

Shangguan Xiaoxiao's beautiful eyes were filled with disappointment. She looked at the jade bracelet and always felt that there seemed to be a mysterious power flowing in it, making her unable to take her eyes off it.

It was rare for her, who was always gentle and easy to talk to, to feel a surge of persistence in her heart. She looked at the boss and said, "Three hundred taels."

The boss waved his hand and said, "Girl, this bracelet has been blessed and has Buddha nature. It cannot be measured by money..."

"I'm talking about gold."

Boss: "Take it! I also think that the girl and this bracelet are destined to be together!"

Any further hesitation would be disrespectful to the money! The boss carefully opened the glass cover, took out the jade bracelet, and handed it to Shangguan Xiaoxiao.

The set of movements was so smooth and flowing that Su Su standing next to him was stunned. This was too arrogant. It was gold!

Jiang He was also stunned. Hiss… Three hundred taels of silver was fine, but this gold… Never mind, I'll just throw it away! At worst, I'll just have to save money for the next few months!

He was about to ask the boss to send someone to Jiang's house to get it, but was stopped by Shangguan Xiaoxiao. She said, "Ahe, I will buy it myself." After that, she looked at the boss and said, "Then please go to Shangguan's house to get it."

Jiang He wanted to insist, but saw Shangguan Xiaoxiao took Su Su's hand and put the jade bracelet on her wrist, "This is for you, Su Su."

"Ah? How can I do that!" Su Su refused without thinking. Not to mention that the bracelet was so valuable, she could also see that Xiaoxiao really liked it, so she couldn't accept it no matter what.

Holding Su Su's hand tightly, not letting her take off the bracelet, Shangguan Xiaoxiao's tone was not only gentle, but even her eyes were soft. "I originally wanted to buy this for you. The first time I saw this bracelet, I felt that it suited you very well."

That kind of flowing, powerful vitality that can't be seen but can be clearly felt is just like the feeling Su Su gives people.

"I've heard that jade has spiritual power. It can not only nourish its owner but also protect it from disasters. Even after being lost, it will return to its owner through various coincidences." After saying this, seeing that Su Su was still hesitant and unwilling to accept it, Shangguan Xiaoxiao pretended to be angry and said, "Are you not recognizing me as your sister?"

Turning around, Shangguan Xiaoxiao raised her foot, pretending to walk out of the store, and said in a lost tone, "If you don't want it, just throw it away. When I get better, I won't come to the Imperial City to play with you. Anyway, you don't recognize me..."

Having said that, it would be hypocritical to refuse again. Su Su pulled Shangguan Xiaoxiao, put her arm around her, and kissed her again. "Yes, yes, thank you, the best Xiaoxiao in the world. I like it very much and I will wear it forever!"

Shangguan Xiaoxiao then raised the corners of her lips, looking a little arrogant. "Then you must wear it properly. I will come to the Imperial City to see you later, but I will have to check it."

"Okay!" Su Su touched the jade bracelet like a baby. It was a symbol of her friendship with Xiaoxiao. It was great to have her first little sister in another world!

After leaving the jade shop, they went to various meat and vegetable stalls because they had made an appointment to cook hotpot together before the festival.

Shangguan Xiaoxiao and Jiang He had been thinking about this for a long time. When they saw Su Su carefully selecting it, they felt it was a sure thing. A hot pot that even Gouzi praised must be delicious!

However, in the evening, the two people who couldn't eat spicy food sat around the homemade open-air stove, swallowing nervously as they watched the steaming and bubbling red oil in the iron pot.

The pungent smell made Jiang He sneeze several times.

Su Su prepared the dipping sauce for them and said, "Don't force yourself. If you're not used to it, you can make a non-spicy bone soup."

"No, I just want to eat something different!" Shangguan Xiaoxiao was eager to try it, and it was obvious that she was really eager to try new things.

Afraid that it would be too spicy for her, Su Su even brought her a bowl of water, "You can rinse it in water before eating. Don't let it get too spicy, it will be very uncomfortable."

The four of them sat on small wooden stools, gathered around a small iron pot, and held small porcelain bowls, eating with gusto. Jiang He's mouth was swollen from the spiciness, and he blew "shaha" while eating.

Watching Gouzi eating hot pot without changing his expression or heartbeat, I just think Gouzi is amazing. No! He doesn’t even rinse it with water! He wants to be like Gouzi!

After trying several times, Jiang He blew his nose, stuck out his tongue, and sweat broke out on his handsome face because of the spiciness. No, no, it's too spicy. I can't stand it.

The dog is pouting. He is a rookie and needs to practice more.

Under the moon, the group ate happily, laughter emanating from time to time. Jiang He raised his cup and shouted to the crescent moon, "Tomorrow is New Year's Day. May all the years to come be better than this one!"

Shangguan Xiaoxiao's usually pale face was now rosy, and her voice was brighter. "Year after year, I wish our friendship will last forever!"

The cups clinked together, making a crisp sound, and four harmonious voices rang out, "Friendship will never die!"