Gu Jiaojiao was speechless as she watched her sister-in-law. It was the weekend, and her second brother was getting married at the end of the year.

She was supposed to be helping her sister-in-law shop for the wedding, but by noon, all her sister-in-law had done was buy clothes and shoes for Second Brother Gu.

The moment Gu Jiaojiao managed to lead her to the women’s section, she would just turn around and head back to the men’s department.

’If I’d known she was going to be like this, I should’ve just let Mom come with her instead.’

"Sister-in-law, you’re the one getting married to my brother. Shouldn’t you be buying some new clothes for yourself?" Gu Jiaojiao asked curiously.

"It’s enough for me to buy a few more things for your brother. He has to meet with clients often. I’m just at home, so I can just make myself an outfit or two."

As she spoke, she shoved the clothes she was holding into Gu Jiaojiao’s arms and went right back to browsing.

"This color, this style, and this one..." She directed the salesclerk to wrap them all up in Second Brother Gu’s size.

The salesclerk looked at the pile of clothes and thought, ’My god, this is so extravagant!’

’Just one of these outfits costs more than my entire monthly salary!’

But she only dared to think it. She didn’t say a word, just maintained her professional smile.

Job security wasn’t what it used to be. These days, they could be laid off at any moment.

When Gu Jiaojiao saw the salesclerk holding yet another few items, she gave a somewhat helpless smile.

"That’s more than enough clothes for my brother. Sister-in-law, you should go buy some for yourself. You really don’t need to save money on his behalf. He earns a lot, so it’s not like he’s short on cash."

"Oh, I know," Li Xiulan said, looking at Gu Jiaojiao with a serious expression. "But I just really want to buy things for him."

"..." Gu Jiaojiao was speechless.

Just then, Li Xiulan’s eyes lit up as she spotted a shirt. "Oh, that’s so stylish! I’ll take one of those, too, in the same size as before."

The salesclerk quickly fetched a packaged shirt and handed it to her, but Gu Jiaojiao rushed to stop her.

She tried to reason with her patiently. "Sister-in-law, don’t buy so many clothes for my brother. Besides, while this shirt totally suits his style, it’s winter. He can’t even wear it right now."

But Li Xiulan looked completely unfazed, saying cheerfully, "Who says you can’t wear it in winter? Don’t you worry, I’ll buy him the warmest thermal underwear to wear under it."

Gu Jiaojiao stood frozen for a moment, then turned and started walking away, muttering to herself as she went.

’In that case, I should go pick out a couple of sets of thermals for Su Shuochi, and a couple of shirts, and... mail them to him.’

Li Xiulan overheard her muttering and broke into a grin so wide she couldn’t contain it.

And so, the two sisters-in-law happily resumed their shopping spree in the men’s section, only stopping when Second Brother Gu finally arrived.

The two of them dumped the pile of clothes on Second Brother Gu and headed back to the women’s section to shop for themselves.

Once they were in a more secluded area, Li Xiulan quietly pulled Gu Jiaojiao aside. "Jiaojiao, can I ask you something?"

Gu Jiaojiao stopped and looked at her. "What is it, Sister-in-law? Go ahead and ask."

"Well..." She hesitated before asking, "Your husband... is he good to you?"

"He is. We’re doing great," Gu Jiaojiao replied with a smile.

"So, you two... have you...?" Li Xiulan started, but the words died on her lips. She lowered her head, blushing, and finished in a whisper.

Seeing her expression, Gu Jiaojiao’s mind immediately went to the wrong place. "We’re husband and wife, of course we have a... sex life. And every time, he completely wears me out. My back is always aching afterward. Now that he’s gone back to his hometown for a bit, I can finally get a few days of rest."

Gu Jiaojiao’s own cheeks flushed red as she spoke. ’This sister-in-law of mine really lets her imagination run wild. What’s going to happen if Second Brother has to go on business trips in the future?’

’Tsk tsk... I can already see that this sister-in-law is going to be super clingy. My brother is really in for it.’

Li Xiulan stomped her foot and clutched her chest. "You scared me to death! Who was asking about *that*?"

"I was just going to ask... your husband has been gone for a few days, and we were worried you two might have had a fight."

"..."

Gu Jiaojiao had never been so embarrassed. ’If you were just asking if we had a fight, then why were you acting all shy and blushing?!’

Of course, she had no way of knowing that Li Xiulan felt she was prying—since she wasn’t officially married to Second Brother Gu yet—and that was why she had been so shy about it.

Gu Jiaojiao could only put on a brave face and say confidently, "Of course not. He’d argue with anyone else before he’d ever argue with me."

"Jiaojiao, you should still keep your guard up. Your husband is very handsome, so a lot of women must be interested in him. It’s a good thing his temper is so foul; I’m too scared to even look at him."

"His temper is great! He’s not at all as scary as you say. We get along wonderfully," Gu Jiaojiao said without a second thought.

She glanced at Li Xiulan and asked in a conspiratorial whisper, "So what about you and Second Brother? Has anything... happened yet?"

Li Xiulan shook her head bashfully. "We haven’t... gone all the way yet. That’s why your brother is in such a rush to get married."

If Gu Jiaojiao hadn’t just said all that, she definitely wouldn’t have shared this with her.

Gu Jiaojiao watched Li Xiulan with a beaming smile. "Sister-in-law, once you’re married, you should hurry up and have a baby with my brother. Grandpa and my parents would be so happy to have a cute little nephew or niece who’s as beautiful as you two."

"..." Gu Jiaojiao had hit the nail on the head. Li Xiulan’s cheeks flushed slightly as she shot her a mock-reproachful glare. "Jiaojiao, stop talking nonsense."

"Hahaha..." Gu Jiaojiao was inwardly delighted to see her sister-in-law blushing.

Grinning, she pulled Li Xiulan toward the fitting rooms. "Sister-in-law, this coat is really cute. I’ll try the white one, you try the red one. Let’s go change into them!"

Li Xiulan couldn’t win against her, so she let herself be dragged inside to try it on.

When they emerged from the fitting rooms, the salesclerk’s eyes nearly popped out of her head. She couldn’t believe what she was seeing!

They looked like a pair of stunning sisters—one the very picture of innocence, the other enchantingly glamorous.

Both had tall, slender figures and beautiful features. Dressed in the latest style of down coats, they instantly became the center of attention.

Gu Jiaojiao, in particular, looked even more perfect than a model. The sight was a true feast for the eyes.

Standing next to Gu Jiaojiao, Li Xiulan in her red coat made them look just like sisters.

At that moment, it finally dawned on those who knew Second Brother Gu why he was in such a rush to get married.

The whole world bustles with activity, all for the sake of profit; the whole world scrambles about, all for the sake of gain. Profit is the easiest way to stir up trouble and sway the human heart.

The Li family coveted Second Brother Gu’s money-making abilities, while Second Brother Gu was taken with the Li family’s beautiful daughter. The local aunties could only regret that they hadn’t acted faster.

A wise person doesn’t flaunt their wealth, because they don’t dare to test the limits of human nature.

That was why so few people knew Second Brother Gu was such a good earner. By the time everyone else found out, the Li family’s daughter was already engaged to him!

Second Brother Gu dropped the clothes he was holding off in the car. When he walked back into the store, he immediately spotted two heavenly beauties standing in the crowd.

"Second Brother, what do you think? How does my sister-in-law look? Beautiful, right?" Gu Jiaojiao asked, looking toward her brother.