She went to the wrong table on a blind date and ended up getting married to a billionaire CEO.

“My father-in-law passed away a long time ago, and my mother-in-law respects her son’s opinion. At the last grandfather’s birthday banquet, Tingyu said that we didn’t want to have a wedding. My mother-in-law didn’t say anything and even gave me the family heirloom jade bracelet.”

Su Maiqi knew what her sister was worried about, so she specifically emphasized her mother-in-law's approval of her.

As they talked, they arrived at the new house. Gu Tingyu parked the car, then came out and waited for them at the gate of the courtyard.

Seeing them approach, she greeted them and led Duoduo's little hand into the house.

The house was warm and cozy, filled with greenery. Aunt Zhang had already prepared a table full of dishes, and the aroma of food wafted through the air.

Su Mairou stepped into the room and felt a jolt in her heart. The room was exactly the style Su Maiqi liked; her sister loved to draw and had a sketchbook that included many houses decorated in this style.

The houses she painted herself were also in this style.

Perhaps influenced by their mother, the two sisters both have a particular fondness for all kinds of flowers and plants.

Su Mairou used to grow many flowers in her old home. She even kept them when she moved and brought them to her current house.

This house, on the other hand, perfectly blends the flowers and plants with the overall layout and style of the house.

Seeing all this, Su Mailou felt completely relaxed. The fact that the house was decorated to such a perfect match to Su Maiqi's style and preferences speaks volumes about the depth of their relationship.

My sister just mentioned that her mother-in-law gave her a jade bracelet as a family heirloom. I've heard that wealthy families all have one or two heirlooms that are passed down from generation to generation by the lady of the house.

Su Mairou felt more at ease about her sister's marriage and relaxed enough to sit down and eat.

Su Maiqi invited Zhang Ma to eat with her. Zhang Ma was still hesitating when Gu Tingyu spoke up: "Zhang Ma, you are considered my elder here. It's alright, let's eat together."

Zhang Ma actually knew that Gu Tingyu didn't treat her like an outsider, after all, she had raised her from a young age.

In the past, the wife would sometimes invite her to eat together. Zhang Ma never actually sat at the table. After all, the Gu family was a large family, and they valued rules and etiquette.

Zhang Ma, a veteran who had worked for the Gu family for many years, didn't want to break the rules. She also didn't want her wife to be gossiped about because of the many people around.

But now, they weren't on the Gu family's territory. In the young couple's bridal chamber, Zhang Ma felt much more relaxed. She could sense that the young master and young mistress had genuinely invited her, so she didn't hesitate and sat down to eat with them.

It was a pleasant meal.

Duoduo has a sweet tongue, calling everyone "Grandma" repeatedly.

"Grandma's cooking is so delicious."

"Grandma is such a good cook!"

Gu Tingyu felt much more relaxed. With elderly people and children around, and laughter filling the air, this was the simple joy of family life for an ordinary family.

Don't think about anything, just talk about whatever you want, and relax while enjoying the food.

I don't want to be in a family where, even when I was very young, there always seems to be a subtle competition when we eat together.

My uncle and aunt would seize any opportunity to openly or subtly praise how outstanding their child was.

Although his parents didn't like it and couldn't stand the atmosphere, they would sometimes argue back.

As people grow older, especially now, they tend to have their own thoughts when it comes to meals.

It feels so good to be together as a family in such a simple and relaxed way.

For a fleeting moment, Gu Tingyu wished he weren't the young master of the Gu family, unable to afford such a villa. He wished he could have an ordinary job, a simple three-bedroom apartment, and a simple, ordinary life, without all the stress.

He said sincerely, "Duoduo likes Grandma's cooking, so she can come over for meals often in the future. With more people in the family, Grandma can cook even more delicious food."

"Thank you, Uncle. You're so handsome."

Everyone laughed when Duoduo said that.

Gu Tingyu is indeed handsome, but he is usually serious and gives off a somewhat unapproachable vibe.

At this moment, in this relaxed space, a slight smile appeared on his face, which truly felt like a gentle breeze.

Children always have sharp eyes and keen senses. Today, her uncle-in-law seemed different to her, which is why she dared to express her feelings so directly.

Gu Tingyu couldn't help but respond to the little girl, "Duoduo is even prettier; she smiles like a little angel."

When they finished their meal and were saying goodbye, Gu Tingyu said, "Sister, you're Mai Rou's closest person now, practically like a parent. Let's set a time in a while to have a proper meal with my mother."

We should have arranged for both families to meet earlier, but we were thinking of waiting until Mom was discharged from the hospital. It seems we won't have the chance now.

Su Mairou's eyes also welled up with tears: "My mother's situation is largely thanks to my brother-in-law. Qiqi has always been quite opinionated, and you two communicate more when you have different ideas. As long as you are happy, my mother will be happy in the other world."

Su Maiqi felt a warmth in her heart. Whether it was real or not, her husband in name had done everything a husband should do.

So that Mom could leave without regrets, and so that my sister could find comfort during the most difficult time of her life, without having to worry about him.

No, that's not all; Gu Tingyu also helped solve many practical problems.

He played a crucial role in Su Mairou's successful divorce and acquisition of the house, as well as in helping her overcome the resentment that led to her mother's departure. Even the house her sister currently lives in was rented out at a low price by him.

During this time, Su Maiqi also realized that although Gu Tingyu was born into a wealthy family, his life was not easy. He must have had his own unspeakable pain in asking her to enter into a fake marriage.

Since fulfilling her role as a wife would help him, Su Maiqi would naturally do her best.

She's a very loyal person.

After her sister left, the two of them finished washing up and went to their own private study on the second floor.

Although they had already been intimate, both of them were still unsure how to interact when they were in a shared private space while fully conscious.

We each drank a little red wine in the evening, which made us relax a bit, but we still felt awkward.

Su Maiqi chose a long-sleeved pajama with a small neckline, dried herself off and changed in the bathroom before coming out.

She went to the mirror in the study, laid out a yoga mat, sat down, put on some soft music, and closed her eyes to meditate.

She has a habit of meditation, practicing deep breathing every night before bed, and doing a full-body scan. If she feels any discomfort, she will silently talk to that area, using her breath and awareness to help relax her body.

This will help her fall asleep more easily and improve the quality of her sleep.

But the thought of having someone else next to her made it hard for her to get into the zone. So she decided to practice in the study before going back to sleep.

In the next room, Gu Tingyu dialed Mo Yan's number and gave him a license plate number: "Help me check the situation of this car, the owner's recent whereabouts, and the owner's and close relatives' recent bank statements."

"Also, check Shen Qingge's recent whereabouts."