Gu Jiaojiao saw Fu Guoguo get into the back seat, and she wasn’t sure if she should take the driver’s seat or sit in the back with her.

But she was also worried Eldest Brother Sheng wasn’t familiar with the roads. She was hesitating, thinking she should ask him what he wanted to do, but when she turned around, he was nowhere to be seen.

’No way! Did I get so caught up talking with Fu Guoguo that I left Eldest Brother Sheng behind?’

Gu Jiaojiao quickly scanned the crowd for Eldest Brother Sheng and saw him talking with a fellow soldier.

In fact, Sheng Shijing wasn’t talking to a fellow soldier, but to Fu Guoguo’s second older brother.

Fu Guoguo’s second brother had just returned on the same train as Sheng Shijing. He hadn’t made plans with his eldest brother.

The Imperial City was his home, and he knew it like the back of his hand, so he certainly didn’t need anyone to pick him up.

Besides, his little sister had changed so much he didn’t even recognize her.

What’s more, as soon as he stepped out of the station, his eyes had been captivated by Gu Jiaojiao and her companion. He had never seen such a stunningly beautiful girl.

Her beauty wasn’t just in her devastating looks, but also in her unique aura.

The women of the Fu family were quite fine themselves, but he had never seen anyone with an aura as unique as that girl’s.

Watching their retreating figures, he found himself following them, only to be nearly knocked over by a girl.

He was about to let out a stream of curses when he heard the immortal-like girl call out "Guoguo" to the one who had bumped into him. ’Isn’t Guoguo my sister’s name?’

He stayed quiet and simply followed behind them, overhearing his sister say she had been coming to the train station every day to meet him.

His heart instantly began to pound. He couldn’t believe that his timid-as-a-mouse little sister would be brave enough to come to the train station all by herself to meet his train.

Second Brother Fu didn’t call out for his sister to wait. He just walked behind the three of them, his eyes fixed on her.

He noticed that while his sister walked beside the immortal beauty, they barely spoke to each other. It was the man who did most of the talking.

His sister would glance back at the man from time to time but wouldn’t respond, which only made him more surprised.

’My sister is usually quiet, but not like this.’

Lost in his thoughts, Second Brother Fu didn’t see the people ahead of him stop, and he walked right into Sheng Shijing.

Sheng Shijing reacted instantly, pushing him away. He then looked up to see a young man with an extraordinary and commanding presence before him.

Their faces were close, allowing for a clearer view. The man had a scar between his eyebrows that gave his entire face an unusually cold and forbidding look.

"Sorry..." Second Brother Fu said apologetically. "I didn’t realize you were going to stop so suddenly."

Sheng Shijing sized him up and saw that he, too, was wearing a military uniform.

Moreover, from the distinguished air about him, it wasn’t hard to guess that he also came from a well-to-do family.

He had stopped because he felt a searing gaze fixed on them from behind.

He had thought it was someone with ill intent. Since that wasn’t the case, Sheng Shijing had no intention of speaking to him.

He simply offered a perfunctory reply, "You should watch where you’re going. Anyone else would have been knocked to the ground."

Second Brother Fu hadn’t expected to be lectured by Sheng Shijing, even though he knew he was at fault.

’But this man is too arrogant! How dare he reprimand me, especially in front of my little sister.’

But he couldn’t really argue, so he could only mutter, "I’ll be more careful next time."

Sheng Shijing had no idea that this casual remark would cause him endless trouble in the future.

Of course, he couldn’t have known that then. He turned to keep walking.

But the commotion had already caught the attention of Gu Jiaojiao, who was standing by the car. Sheng Shijing quickened his pace and headed toward her.

Seeing the man follow him, Sheng Shijing was about to say something when he heard Fu Guoguo exclaim in pleasant surprise, "Second Brother, what are you doing here?"

As she spoke, she jumped out of the car. Gu Jiaojiao watched them, a look of confusion on her face.

Second Brother Fu looked at his little sister, too overcome with emotion to speak. In the end, he couldn’t resist stepping forward and pulling her into a tight hug.

"Little Sis, have you gained weight? I thought you’d get skinny after Dad married a stepmother, but who knew you’d actually put on weight!"

Fu Guoguo’s face flushed red. She shyly pushed at her second brother and pouted.

"Second Brother, what are you doing! I’m not a little kid anymore, I’m a grown woman. Don’t hug me like that! And besides, where have I gained weight? Don’t you know how to talk?"

His sister’s mock indignation left Second Brother Fu at a loss for whether to laugh or cry.

He had indeed gotten a little carried away. The corners of his mouth twitched. "Alright, alright. You’ve gotten much taller and even prettier. You haven’t gained weight, not at all."

Fu Guoguo beamed at the praise, unable to stop smiling. She shook her second brother’s arm playfully. "Now *that’s* more like my second brother."

Sheng Shijing stood to one side, watching the siblings playfully bicker.

Seeing their affectionate display, he thought with a pang of envy, ’They’re real siblings, after all.’

Meanwhile, Gu Jiaojiao watched Fu Guoguo tease her brother, a smile involuntarily gracing her lips. ’It seems the Fu family brothers are all very good to Guoguo.’

After chatting with her brother for a moment, Fu Guoguo pulled him over to introduce him to Gu Jiaojiao.

"Second Brother, this is the Jiaojiao I told you about in my letters. And this is her older brother. Jiaojiao, this is my second brother, Fu Junfeng. Let’s all go for hot pot! My second brother’s treat."

Second Brother Fu smiled and extended his hand. "Gu Jiaojiao. Hello, Sister-in-law. I’ve heard so much about you."

He was already very familiar with Gu Jiaojiao’s name; both his older brother and younger sister mentioned her in every letter.

’So not only is she exceptional, she’s also this beautiful.’

’He’d never imagined one of Guoguo’s friends would be so exceptional. She was worthy of being his, Fu Junfeng’s, sister.’

His gaze lingered on Gu Jiaojiao for a few extra moments, his large hand grasping her soft one.

Her skin was incredibly smooth, but he still let go quickly.

Gu Jiaojiao smiled and shook Fu Junfeng’s hand. "Hello, Second Brother Fu. It’s a pleasure to meet you."

"Haha, the pleasure is all mine," Second Brother Fu chuckled. "I’m incredibly grateful to you, Sister-in-law. If it weren’t for your help, my older brother and younger sister wouldn’t be doing so well, and I wouldn’t have been able to focus on my work."

"I was only doing what little I could. We’re friends, after all," Gu Jiaojiao said, sneaking a glance at Fu Guoguo.

She was staring intently at Eldest Brother Sheng. Gu Jiaojiao followed her gaze and immediately understood.

’Could Guoguo have a crush on Eldest Brother Sheng? I always thought he’d end up with Dong Lili from next door.’

’So which side should I be on now?!’

’This is so hard!’

’Because Eldest Brother Sheng is so exceptional.’

Sheng Shijing had no idea what was going through Gu Jiaojiao’s mind. He just saw Fu Junfeng standing there without making a move to leave.

He took the initiative and said, "Jiaojiao, you two must be hungry. I’ll drive. You girls can sit in the back and have a good chat."

"Great! This meal’s on me," Fu Junfeng said cheerfully, and with that, he sat down in the driver’s seat.

Gu Jiaojiao and Fu Guoguo sat in the back row, but Fu Guoguo’s eyes weren’t on her brother.