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Pan Ting, youre home, Wen Xue Fang said. Jiao Wu called before. He said youre sick and you went home first.

Wen Xue Fang put her hand on Tan Pan Tings forehead.

Mum, Im not sick, Tan Pan Ting said. She pushed Wen Xue Fangs hand away. Mum, I dont want to marry Gu Jiao Wen.

Why are you being childish? Wen Xue Fang asked. What Jiao Wen said is right.

What did he say? Tan Pan Ting asked.

Jiao Wen said you purposely poured the tea on him and youre upset because he made you go shopping with him, Wen Xue Fang said. He warned me that youll say you dont want to marry him when youre home, because youre upset with him.

Mum, you dont know what a cad he is Tan Pan Ting said.

Pan Ting, stop taking marriage lightly, Tan Zui Shi said. You shouldnt say you dont want to marry Jiao Wen every time youre upset with him.

Dad, I Tan Pan Ting said.

Tan Pan Ting sighed, and she walked to her bedroom. If her parents wanted to misunderstand, it would only be a one month misunderstanding. After she jilted Gu Jiao Wen, she would be free.

On the weekend, a Gu Household driver picked up Tan Pan Ting and her parents at the airport.

On the way to the Gu Mansion, Tan Pan Tings parents nagged her to behave at the Gu Mansion.

Pan Ting, members of the Gu Household are rich and powerful, Wen Xue Fang said. Remember to be on your best behavior at all times. Dont say or do anything offensive.

Mum, isnt it enough you and dad nagged me on the plane? Tan Pan Ting asked. I get it, Ill be good.

Pan Ting, how can you talk to me like this? Wen Xue Fang asked. Do you think its easy for you to marry into their family?

Mum, enough, Tan Pan Ting said. Im tired. Wake me up when were there.

When the driver parked at the Gu Mansion, Tan Pan Tings parents walked into the Gu Mansion first because Tan Pan Ting wanted to take a walk around the front garden.

Tan Pan Ting was in awe of the spacious front garden. It was a lot bigger than her family home. She stood in front of the water fountain, and stared at the Gu Mansion. It made her have second thoughts about jilting Gu Jiao Wen on their wedding day, because she was scared his family would take revenge on her by hurting her parents.

Country bumpkin, a woman called.

Tan Pan Ting turned around, and she saw a beautiful woman in a Burberry dress and heels. The woman looked at her like she was a love rival. The woman disappeared by the time she heard Gu Jiao Wens voice.

Why arent you coming inside? Gu Jiao Wen asked.

Gu Jiao Wen was dressed casually than the formal outfit he wore the last time Tan Pan Ting saw him. He wore a designer sky blue shirt, and white pants. She thought he looked like a catalogue model.

Gu Jiao Wen checked out Tan Pan Ting while she checked him out. He thought she looked like a feminine woman in a blue and white polka dot dress. Too bad, her angry eyes ruined the illusion.

Tan Pan Ting thought she must have lost her mind if she was dazzled by Gu Jiao Wens looks. She knew behind his deceitful good looks was a man with Bluebeards heart.

Tan Pan Ting distracted herself by looking around for the woman.

What are you looking at? Gu Jiao Wen asked. It doesnt matter. Come inside.

Tan Pan Ting followed Gu Jiao Wen to the front door. She stared at his elegant posture. He acted like he didnt say anything despicable to provoke her the last time they saw each other at the mens clothing shop.

At the front door, Tan Pan Ting hesitated to walk over the threshold. If she didnt intend to go through with the wedding then there was no need for her to meet the rest of Gu Jiao Wens family.

Gu Jiao Wen turned around. He saw Tan Pan Ting stalling at the front door. He held her hand, and dragged her to the living room.

I was right, Wen Xue Fang said. Pan Ting didnt want to come inside before because she was waiting for Jiao Wen to escort her inside.

Look at the young love birds, Chen Ting Yu said. Theyre even wearing matching outfits.

Tan Pan Ting wanted to go back to the front garden to vomit.

Gu Jiao Wen sat on the sofa with Tan Pan Ting. They were opposite Gu Tian Chu. Gu Tian Chu was a healthy seventy-year-old man.

Grandpa, Gu Jiao Wen greeted.

Um, Gu Tian Chu said. He assessed Tan Pan Ting. No wonder the little boy Jiao Wen wants to marry this little girl. Shes a good catch.

Gu Jiao Wen gripped Tan Pan Tings hand, and she had no choice but to greet Gu Tian Chu.

Grandpa, Tan Pan Ting greeted awkwardly.

Um, Gu Tian Chu said. He opened a small box, and he gave it to Tan Pan Ting. This is a small gift to commemorate our first meeting.

Tan Pan Ting saw the seven figure necklace and gasped. What small gift? How could she accept an expensive gift from Gu Tian Chu if she wasnt going to marry Gu Jiao Wen?

Grandpa, I cant accept this necklace, Tan Pan Ting said. Its too valuable.

Take it, Gu Tian Chu said. Wear it like you would wear costume jewellery. Jiao Wen, help put the necklace on your wifes neck.

Tan Pan Ting felt uncomfortable the moment Gu Jiao Wens fingers brushed her neck. She took the necklace from Gu Jiao Wens hands, and she held it in front of Gu Tian Chu.

Grandpa, I cant accept this, Tan Pan Ting said.

Are you saying its not enough? Gu Tian Chu asked.

Not at all, Tan Pan Ting said. Its really too valuable.

Everyone in the living room tensed. If Gu Tian Chu was happy, life in the Gu Mansion was good. If Gu Tian Chu was unhappy, life in the Gu Mansion was bad.

Gu Jiao Wen played the role of the peacemaker, and he diplomatically accepted the necklace on Tan Pan Tings behalf.

Grandpa, Pan Ting is only scared shell lose the necklace, Gu Jiao Wen said. Ill keep it safe for Pan Ting to wear on special occasions.

Dad, dont scare another households daughter, Gu Qi Jiang said.

Gu Qi Jiang and Wang Tu Ya walked together to the living room from upstairs.

Dad, you didnt even let little Jiao Wens little wife rest after her flight, Wang Tu Ya said.

Tan Pan Ting thought Wang Tu Ya looked like a beautiful woman about fifty years old.

Uncle, aunty, Gu Jiao Wen greeted.

Tu Ya is right, Gu Qi Jiang said. Jiao Wen, be a good fiance. Carry Pan Tings bag, and take Pan Ting to her room to rest.

Yes uncle, Gu Jiao Wen said. Grandpa, Im going to take Pan Ting to her room.

Upstairs, Tan Pan Ting retrieved her hand from Gu Jiao Wens hand.

Im sorry I upset your grandpa, Tan Pan Ting said.

Tan Pan Ting didnt want to marry Gu Jiao Wen, but she didnt want to reject Gu Tian Chus sincerity.

Whats wrong? Gu Jiao Wen asked.

Arent you angry at me? Tan Pan Ting asked.

Gu Jiao Wen shook his head.

If youre not tired, I want to take you shopping, Gu Jiao Wen said.

What? Tan Pan Ting asked.

Gu Jiao Wen put Tan Pan Tings suitcase in a guest room, and he held her hand to his car.

It was a sunny day, and a long walk to Gu Jiao Wens car. Tan Pan Ting finally understood what her parents said about Gu Jiao Wens family being rich and powerful. It made her confused why Gu Jiao Wen wanted to marry someone like her.

Gu Jiao Wen, why do you want to marry me? Tan Pan Ting asked.

End of Chapters Forty-Six to Forty-Eight