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

The next morning, as soon as Su Maiqi got up, the housekeeper brought over her dress and jewelry.

The deep red, modernized cheongsam is clearly made of high-quality silk, with a soft texture and a gentle sheen.

A pair of gold earrings and an antique-style hairpin, inlaid with the same red gemstone, matching the color of the cheongsam.

Su Maiqi put on a cheongsam and earrings, and the person in the mirror immediately looked different.

Her appearance is naturally gentle and has a classical charm, which is balanced by her easygoing personality and casual style in daily life.

But once she puts on this modified cheongsam, the aura of an ancient noble lady emerges, exuding a gentle yet dignified air, and a generous yet noble demeanor.

The butler exclaimed from the side: "Young Master has such excellent taste! The clothes he chose match Madam so well!"

Su Maiqi stared in surprise at herself in the mirror; the clothes had actually been personally chosen by Gu Tingyu.

This banquet is really important. I need to do my best.

Gu Tingyu got up and went upstairs. Hearing the noise over there, he walked to the door and just happened to see Su Maiqi's back.

A straight back, a slender waist—a truly perfect figure.

The cheongsam's cuffs were designed as three-quarter sleeves, revealing her slender wrists and making her arms appear even longer.

Something seems to be missing...

Just as Gu Tingyu was stunned, Su Maiqi turned her face around.

Her unadorned face made her eyes appear even brighter.

Yes, just like the stars she drew that night, bright and sparkling.

Her jet-black, straight hair hung casually down her back, looking unkempt and a bit messy.

Yet, such a serene and beautiful face, paired with an elegant cheongsam and earrings, doesn't look out of place at all; the contrast only highlights the owner's pure beauty.

"Madam, the makeup artist just delivered some things. Would you like to try on some makeup?"

When the butler's voice rang out, the two seemed to have just snapped out of their daze, and spoke at the same time:

"Ok."

"No need, I'll just wear light makeup."

After saying that, Gu Tingyu turned and went downstairs. His sudden lapse in concentration made him a little embarrassed, and he felt a strange, inexplicable, and somewhat irritable emotion.

Su Maiqi was also a little surprised. She turned around and suddenly saw Gu Tingyu standing there blankly, as if his soul had left his body and he was lost in thought.

Those usually bright and piercing eyes seemed to have lost their focus, appearing empty and deep.

It reminded her of the first time she saw him; his eyes, like deep pools, seemed even more profound, as if they held many mysterious things, inexplicably attracting her.

Su Maiqi shook her head, as if trying to shake that strange feeling out of her mind.

The following afternoon at five o'clock, at the Gu family's old residence. When Gu Tingyu appeared in the hall with Su Maiqi, the house instantly fell silent.

Gu Tianyu and Shen Wanjun quickly exchanged a glance.

They appeared with Grandpa Gu, helping him out of the study; Grandpa Gu sat down in the main seat and naturally said to Su Maiqi beside him, "Qiqi, you can sit next to Grandpa."

Gu Tingyu thoughtfully pulled out a chair for Maggie and sat down next to her.

Cousin Gu Tingxuan teased, "Xiao Yu, do you have a girlfriend? How come we had no idea?"

“This is my wife, Su Maiqi. We’ve already registered our marriage,” Gu Tingyu said calmly.

Su Maiqi sat obediently next to her grandfather, smiling and nodding to everyone.

It was as if a bomb had been dropped on the banquet table. Everyone had different expressions, and some people began to whisper among themselves.

Shen Wanjun turned to Lin Jinyu and said, "Which family's daughter did Tingyu marry? They've already registered their marriage, but they didn't even inform everyone. We're all still foolishly busy trying to find Tingyu a partner."

Gu Tingyu spoke up before his mother could: "Auntie, Maggie is just an ordinary girl from an ordinary family. We don't plan to have a wedding, so we didn't inform everyone. We also told Grandpa that we just want to live our own happy lives."

Shen Wanjun looked at Grandpa Gu with a puzzled expression. The old man always paid great attention to etiquette and family ceremonies. How could he accept a girl from an ordinary family and agree not to hold a wedding?

Grandpa Gu also spoke up, saying, "Qiqi and Tingyu are in love. Now Qiqi's mother is seriously ill in the hospital, so she has no heart to hold a wedding. Tingyu is also considerate of Qiqi and wants to spend more time and energy taking care of his mother-in-law. I support them."

In fact, the old man did not expect that Gu Tingyu would choose a girl from such an ordinary family.

They got married suddenly and even suggested not having a wedding ceremony.

But he still agreed.

For some reason, when Tingyu brought this girl to him and said these things, all he could think about was his youngest son, Tianze.

He left this world in his early thirties, dying instantly in a car accident on his way to his ex-girlfriend's wedding.

His ex-girlfriend was someone Gu Tianze was forced to break up with because she desperately opposed it, so he married Lin Jinyu, who was his equal in social standing and was Tingyu's mother.

Although Lin Jinyu is gentle and kind, she has always truly loved Tianze, and the two of them are doing quite well.

However, the previous relationship that forced him to break up has always been a hidden pain in his heart.

The girl didn't get married until she was over 30. Gu Tianze drove himself, wanting to sneak over to her wedding to catch a glimpse of it, but he got into a car accident on the way.

Over the years, Grandpa Gu often thought, "If I hadn't separated them back then, would Tianze have stayed?"

His youngest son showed business talent at a very young age. What's even more remarkable is his foresight, his lack of short-sightedness, and his great love for others.

If he were still alive and in charge of the company, the development of the Gu family would definitely be on a completely different level than it is now.

Over the years, the thought of Tianze has always brought him heartache and a deep sense of guilt.

Tingyu is quite similar to Tianze, but his personality is more melancholic.

Let Tingyu take out what he owes Tianze. Let him be with the person he loves, in the way he wants.

Now that the old man had spoken, everyone offered their blessings, and the family reunion dinner was finished in a harmonious atmosphere.

After the banquet, Shen Wanjun returned to her car and her expression immediately changed: "Gu Tingyu probably knows our plan and deliberately found a fake bride to act as a shield."

Gu Tingxuan chimed in, "Then what can we do? It seems that Qingge won't have a chance to marry Gu Tingyu, which greatly reduces our chances of winning."

Shen Wanjun's face darkened: "A fake can't become real. Even real couples can get divorced, let alone imposters. I have plenty of ways. Let's find out more about this Su Maiqi."

Gu Tianyu, standing to the side, remained silent with a dark expression. His father had always favored his younger brother, and his doting on Gu Tingyu today probably meant he still cared about his brother.

There was a tightness in his chest, and he clenched his fists so tightly that he didn't even notice his nails digging into his flesh...

He knew from the beginning that he couldn't win.

But I never imagined my younger brother would disappear from this world, and I couldn't win either...