Exile at the start? The princess is no ordinary woman.

The Xu family had the best relationship. Mr. Xu was a successful businessman, but unlike other businessmen, he was morally upright, never visiting brothels or taking concubines or mistresses. Over the years, he and Mrs. Xu had always been loving and devoted to each other, and they had four children: two sons and two daughters.

The child was also raised to be excellent, intelligent, and upright.

Although the youngest son seems unreliable, he has never made a mistake on matters of principle...

This family, now with tears in their eyes because of Xu's mother's illness, huddled together.

Ultimately, it was Xu Huanshan, the head of the family, who spoke first.

"Alright, Ningxiang, it's your decision. Let's make a bet. Ningxiang, you've helped me build our Xu family business, and so have our children."

You can't abandon us. We still need to see our children get married and have grandchildren..."

With their father and mother both agreeing, Xu Chengzhi, Xu Ruilin, and Xu Qingning, the three siblings, didn't need to express their opinions; they simply put their arms around each other's shoulders as if encouraging one another.

Let's take a gamble, it'll definitely get better...

"Father, Mother, should we tell eldest sister now?"

"No, don't tell her yet. Don't make her worry. We'll inform Wen'er after Madam Shijun's treatment has yielded results..."

"Okay, Mother will listen to you,"

The eldest sister Xu Qingning mentioned is Xu Wenyu, the second child in the Xu family, who got married last year.

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On the way back after leaving the Xu residence, Bai Zang kept asking Gu Nanzhi questions and discussing Madam Xu's illness.

Gu Nanzhi then gave them another little lesson.

They waited until the carriage stopped in front of their house in Tongxin Lane. After the discussion ended, as Bai Zang got out of the carriage, he asked one last question.

"Master, do you think Young Master Xu and his group will adopt the treatment method you proposed?"

Ren Shuqing was also curious and looked at Gu Nanzhi as well.

Gu Nanzhi got out of the car, looked up at the gate of her residence, and then nodded in the midst of their gazes.

"I guess they will,"

can you?

But this method was frightening not only to those who didn't understand medicine, but even Bai Zang, a fully-fledged physician, had never heard of it before...

Gu Nanzhi patted Bai Zang on the shoulder, then patted Ren Shuqing on the head.

"Trust your teacher. You just need to be prepared and assist me in completing your first craniotomy on your medical journey. Then you can learn and observe carefully."

Gu Nanzhi spoke with such certainty, and if such a miraculous treatment were to succeed, how exhilarating that would be!

Hakuzo began to look forward to it...

"Miss, young master, you're back. Have you had your meal?"

"Master, madam."

"We've already used it, don't worry about us. Xiahe can just bring some hot water to our room."

"Yes, miss,"

When I got home, everyone else was already back. Nothing special, just the same old things every day...

So once you've finished your work during the day, it gets dark, and you can just wash up and go to sleep.

Back in her room, Gu Nanzhi suddenly began to scrutinize Jun Yanchen.

This made Jun Yanchen a little uncomfortable, so he stepped forward and hugged the person.

"Nan Nan, what's wrong? Is there something wrong with my face?"

Gu Nanzhi shook her head.

"no"

"Then why are you staring? Is Nan Nan lusting after my body? How about I take my clothes off for you?"

Uh...shameless, never serious.

Who's lusting after his body...? Um... okay, I guess I am lusting after him...

"Huaiqing, then take your clothes off."

Gu Nanzhi suddenly went along with her words, but instead of flirting, Jun Yanchen was made embarrassed by Gu Nanzhi's frankness.

"Ahem... Nan Nan, why are you in such a hurry today?"

Gu Nanzhi rolled her eyes at him; it was clearly her who was being indecent.

"Be serious, Huaiqing. I'm asking you, does Boss Xu know your identity?"

Jun Yanchen paused for a moment, then a smile played on his lips. His Nannan was indeed intelligent.

How did Nan Nan come to that conclusion?

This is also quite obvious to Gu Nanzhi.

"As for Xu Huanshan and his son Xu Chengzhi, when we returned to the main hall, although they seemed unchanged, their attitudes and tones were quite noticeable. You, a grown man, sitting there with that imposing aura, must have put a lot of pressure on people,"

"Nan Nan is intelligent and observant. Zheng Shuyu and Xu Huanshan had previously given her some pointers. Xu Chengzhi is a clever man; he had already guessed something after meeting her yesterday."

After you left the Xu residence today, Xu Huanshan asked,

"And then you admitted it?"

"Um"

She just said,

But if she accepts it, so be it. With this status, when she figures out a profitable business with the Xu family, she'll definitely have a shortcut to take.

"Okay, but I really don't like being so formal. Even wealthy families like the Xu family are quite particular. Jun Yanchen, are you sure you don't want to sit in such a high position?"

If you want, I'd better dump you sooner rather than later and find someone more attractive. Otherwise, I really don't like that kind of tedious life.

Jun Yanchen's face darkened. His Nannan could so easily say she'd kicked him out.

Jun Yanchen wrapped his long arm around Gu Nanzhi's slender waist, pulled her into his embrace, and then, with a hint of displeasure, lowered his head and kissed her lips.

This kiss was more forceful, less tender, and more headstrong...

"Well......"

The kiss was too intense, and Gu Nanzhi was struggling to cope. Fortunately, just when she was about to give in, Jun Yanchen let her go.

"Jun Yanchen, you were born in the year of the wolf."

"Nan Nan, you mustn't say such things, this is punishment..."

Eh...no...huh? ? ?

Gu Nanzhi finally realized that he was blaming her for saying she'd kicked him? Okay, she wasn't so angry anymore.

But what she said was true.

"Huaiqing, are you angry because I said I'd dump you?"

Jun Yanchen pursed his lips, looking displeased.

Gu Nanzhi chuckled softly.

"Ahem... well, you can't blame me, can you? I don't want to be love-struck and make things difficult for myself just because I like you, so we need to make things clear beforehand, so we don't end up hurting each other and letting our love fade away."

Jun Yanchen lowered his arms and wrapped them around Gu Nanzhi's waist, pulling her into his embrace. He met her eyes.

"Nan Nan, I must do those things, but I don't covet power and wealth. Once things are settled, I'll go wherever you go. Are you willing to wait for me?"

Jun Yanchen's eyes were incredibly deep, seemingly capable of drawing people in, yet at this moment they also seemed very bright, and Gu Nanzhi could clearly see her own reflection in them.

That glimmer of light came from her appearing in his eyes...

“I am willing, not only willing, but I will also accompany you. Jun Yanchen, you are mine. If you ever dare to be attached to power and wealth in the future, I will make you go back to your wheelchair and play with you as I have done to heal you and make you stand up again.”

"it is good"