What to do if you receive the wrong package?

Before I time-traveled, losing weight was my life's mission.

After time-traveling, eating and sleeping more to gain weight is my current mission.

Gu Yan didn't know if other transmigrators had experienced this physical discomfort. This discomfort didn't refer to incompatibility between the soul and body, but rather to genuine physical ailments.

It's understandable that Gu Yan's new body was weak after recovering from a serious illness, but anyone could endure a headache every three days and a fever every five days. Every day, he seemed to be a merciless medicine-drinking machine, drinking that kind of thick, dark, and bitter herbal soup.

Gu Yan was even on the verge of collapse. She finally understood why people in ancient times had shorter lifespans. If things continued like this, she might not even find a way to travel back in time before she died in this world due to her weak health.

Alas!

In order to have a good health, Gu Yan decided to go to bed early and get up early, exercise more, eat more, drink more water, and get more sunshine. After about half a month of initial attempts, Gu Yan felt that his body had greatly improved.

Chunxiu looked at Gu Yan, who had changed so much, and said, "Miss, you look fatter than before, but you've become even more beautiful."

"..." I would be happier if you only said the last sentence.

"Oh right, look at my memory. Miss, Young Master Qi has arrived. He's chatting with Master and Madam in the small flower hall. Madam said it's not easy for Young Master Qi to come all this way, so we'll have lunch together in the large flower hall later."

"Young Master Qi?" Gu Yan repeated the name before realizing that this was the person who had caused the original owner's tragic life. This man was two-timing her, seducing both her and her elder sister at the same time. And the original owner, being love-struck, insisted on becoming engaged to him along with her elder sister, even if it meant becoming a concubine.

Fortunately, God sent Gu Yan to save the lovestruck girl and beat up the scumbag boyfriend, starting now.

"Miss, if you don't want to go, I'll go and ask for leave for you and Madam." Chunxiu looked at Gu Yan with a worried expression. Her young mistress had finally emerged from the gloom of the eldest young lady's engagement, and she couldn't let Young Master Qi and the eldest young lady affect her mistress again.

"Don't worry, I'm fine." Gu Yan patted Chunxiu's shoulder reassuringly. "Since the Madam asked me to come along, I can't just run away at the last minute. Go and tell the Madam that I will be there on time for lunch."

Gu Yan had been in the world for more than ten days. Apart from sharing a meal with the First Madam two or three times at the beginning, he hadn't seen her many times, either because of his own health or because of the First Madam. As a result, the grand scene of palace intrigue that Gu Yan had been longing for did not happen.

As lunchtime approached, Gu Yan arrived at the main hall a little early with Chunxiu. Seeing the large round table laden with delicious food, Gu Yan's eyes widened: she hoped that next time something like this happened, the First Madam would call her more often. Chunxiu gently tugged at Gu Yan's sleeve and whispered, "Miss, Master and Madam are here."

Gu Yan quickly withdrew his gaze, stood aside with his head bowed, and curtsied to the master and mistress who had just entered the room: "Greetings to Father and Mother."

Mr. Bai nodded in response and took his seat first. Mrs. Bai followed closely behind, and after sitting down beside Mr. Bai, she spoke to Gu Yan:

"Get up. How have you been feeling lately?"

"Thank you for your concern, Mother. I'm feeling much better lately."

“In a few days it will be the day your eldest sister is to get married. Your father and I were worried that if you don’t get better, it will be an inauspicious day. Fortunately, you seem to be in good health today.”

Before Gu Yan, who was standing to the side, could answer, a clear and gentle male voice came from behind her: "Eldest sister is blessed with good fortune and is a kind-hearted person who cares about her younger siblings. How could she worry about such things? She's probably more concerned about second sister's health."

Gu Yan looked up and saw Bai Heming walking up from behind and standing beside her.

"Greetings to Father and Mother."

"Heming has arrived, please sit down." When Madam Bai saw the visitor, her previously somewhat displeased face instantly lit up with a smile.

Gu Yan secretly scoffed in his heart: double standards.

Bai Heming nodded, but did not move. "Second sister, you have just recovered from a serious illness, why don't you sit down?" Although the question was ostensibly directed at Gu Yan, it was actually directed at Madam Bai.

Madam Bai glared at Gu Yan and said with slight displeasure, "You were just asking your second sister questions. Sit down with her."

Bai Heming and Gu Yan had almost finished half a cup of tea when they finally saw Young Master Qi and Bai Fengyin arrive late. Gu Yan squinted at the two walking side by side outside the door, and suddenly felt a tightness in her chest, a strange sense of sadness, probably the lingering emotions of the original owner of the body acting up. She raised her hand to her chest, comforting herself: Give up, he doesn't deserve it.

Bai Heming had been watching Gu Yan closely. Ever since Bai Fengyin and the other person appeared, Gu Yan's face had grown increasingly pale. Bai Heming asked in a low voice with some concern, "Ah Huai, are you alright?"

Gu Yan snapped out of his daze upon hearing Bai Heming's voice, smiled at him, and shook his head: "Thank you for your concern, brother. I'm fine."

As they spoke, Bai Fengyin and Gu Yan sat down at the table. Bai Fengyin sat next to Gu Yan, initially giving him a haughty glance, but then noticed the dramatic change in him. His long black hair was simply tied back, without any ornate or expensive hairpins, only a green ribbon. His once sallow and sunken face had become fair and full, with light makeup, red lips, white teeth, and clear, almond-shaped eyes that evoked a sense of tenderness.

"How is Second Sister's health? She's taken too much medicine; even her clothes smell bitter." After saying that, she waved her hand under her nose with a hint of disgust.

"Thank you for your concern, big sister. I'm almost fully recovered now."

"Second sister is sick? No wonder I haven't seen her these past few days." Qi Xiang, standing to the side, looked at Gu Yan with a hint of amazement in his eyes. He hadn't expected that the little stutterer from before would grow up to be so beautiful. If only they had been engaged together back then.

Seeing the greedy look in Qi Xiang's eyes, Bai Fengyin's disgust for Gu Yan deepened. "She doesn't even stutter anymore. It seems that Second Sister is indeed almost fully recovered."

Answering the same question three times left Gu Yan feeling exhausted. Seeing the sumptuous lunch she couldn't eat only added to her weariness.

"Now that everyone is here, let's start eating." Master Bai seemed oblivious to what was going on in their conversation and urged everyone to begin their meal.

At Master Bai's command, Gu Yan immediately reached for the chicken closest to her. At the dinner table, Madam Bai discussed the wedding date with Qi Xiang, as well as the loving relationship between Qi Xiang and Bai Fengyin. But all of this was irrelevant to Gu Yan; she was finally free from her bland diet and could eat her fill of meat—a cause for celebration!

Watching Gu Yan eat so intently, Bai Heming couldn't help but be inspired and ate more than usual as well. As a result, after lunch, Gu Yan and Bai Heming both leaned on their aches and slowly walked back to their residence.

The afternoon sun felt warm on my skin. A full stomach always makes me sleepy; the ancients were right. Gu Yan let out a big yawn: "Brother, I heard Chunxiu say the other day that there are suddenly a lot more people from other places around here. What's going on?"

Since transmigrating, Gu Yan has truly become a sheltered young lady from a prominent family, rarely venturing outside the household. Her only source of information about the outside world is Chunxiu, who in turn obtains information from other servants and maids in the mansion. By the time Chunxiu tells Gu Yan, the information has passed through several hands, making it difficult to discern its truthfulness.

Bai Heming nodded, somewhat amused, and asked, "There are indeed more people. It's a long story, too complicated to explain in a few words. Are you sure you want to hear it now?"

"Hmm," Gu Yan thought for a moment, "Not now, I'm too sleepy and need to sleep. Are you free tomorrow at noon, brother? I'll treat you to lunch, and could you please explain it to me?"

"Okay, see you tomorrow at noon."

Back at his lodgings, Gu Yan took off his shoes and rolled onto the bed. He should have been fast asleep, but instead, he stared at the curtains above the window, his mind gradually clearing.

"Bai Heming," Gu Yan opened his mouth and softly uttered a name.

She first met him at dinner time on her very first day after transmigrating. That day, Gu Yan thought that by bringing Chunxiu along and imitating others, everything would be fine. However, as soon as she arrived at the flower hall, she was given a rude awakening by Madam Bai because of her hairstyle. Gu Yan never imagined that a simple haircut could be related to female virtues and teachings. If Bai Heming hadn't appeared like timely rain and defended her, she probably would have been punished by Madam Bai to kneel in the ancestral hall for two or three days before being allowed to rest.

For a period of time afterward, whenever Gu Yan was harassed by Madam Bai or others, Bai Heming would always appear immediately to protect her from the conflict.

Gu Yan had also secretly inquired with Chunxiu that Bai Heming was the child of Master Bai's first wife. However, when Bai Heming was three years old, the first wife passed away due to illness. Three years later, Liu, who was originally a concubine, was elevated to the position of principal wife, who is now Madam Bai.

Do you remember when she asked Chunxiu, "What was my relationship with my older brother like before I got sick?"

"The eldest young master was away studying and didn't spend much time at the manor. He hardly spoke to the young lady. Thinking about it, the eldest young master only returned to the manor after the young lady fell ill."

"Sigh," Gu Yan sighed as he turned over, "What was his purpose in doing this?"

Is it because I'm old?

Does this mean I don't shower?

Unable to figure it out, he simply stopped thinking about it. Since, as far as he could see, the man wouldn't harm him, he might as well cling to his coattails and try to spend his time peacefully at the Bai residence.

Gu Yan drifted off to sleep, lost in thought. Her sleep was hazy and fragmented, her dreams shifting constantly. One moment she seemed to be back in modern times, discussing something with her sisters; the next, she seemed to be back in ancient times, arguing with someone whose face she couldn't make out. When Gu Yan woke up, it was already broad daylight. Still half-asleep, she sat up, clutching her blanket, and after a moment of surprise, suddenly remembered that she had invited Bai Heming to lunch that day.

She quickly called Chunxiu to wash up and told her to prepare some delicious food for lunch, as guests were coming.

"Miss, is the guest you're referring to the young master?"

How did you know? Did I tell you yesterday?

“You didn’t say. It was just now that the young master’s servant came to tell you that you don’t need to prepare for lunch, and that the young master invites you to Chaochun Pavilion.”

"Chaochun Pavilion? Is that the largest and most prosperous restaurant in Wuzhou that you mentioned before?" Gu Yan confirmed again, just in case he had misheard.

Yes, that's it.

Based solely on this incident at Chaochun Pavilion, Gu Yan decided to change Bai Heming from a neutral party to an ally, and from now on, Bai Heming would be her elder brother!

But what makes her happiest is that after so long, she can finally leave the Bai residence and see the outside world.