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Chapter 14 is too unfair.
Unexpectedly, when she mustered the courage to reveal her shameful side, Lu Nanting was not discouraged; instead, his heart fluttered even more.

Gu Lanxi sighed deeply.

Since we've already tried to persuade them, but they're still stubbornly unrepentant, then so be it!

If he's not afraid, what does she have to be afraid of?
If it works out, it won't do her any harm; if it doesn't, they can still break up.

Even if it hurts for a while, I'll just consider it paying for the sins I committed in the past.

The two put on masks and sunglasses, fully armed in the sweltering summer heat, and entered the Civil Affairs Bureau. They soon came out with two bright red certificates.

Lu Nanting was overwhelmed with emotion. He held both marriage certificates tightly, taking a few steps to open them and take another look. Gu Lanxi couldn't bear to look anymore and quickened her pace to the front.

The weather in July was unbearably hot, but Gu Lanxi ignored him and went back to her car.

After a long day of running around, visiting three different places, and talking about so many random things, she was exhausted and got into the back seat.

After she fastened her seatbelt, Lu Nanting still hadn't gotten in. She rolled down the car window and saw him pull down his mask and stand on the steps outside the marriage registration office, holding his marriage certificate to his cheek with one hand and snapping photos with his phone in the other, just like any other young couple who had just gotten their marriage certificates.

Oh, there are still differences.

Everyone else is standing in pairs, either making heart shapes with their hands or hugging, but he's all alone, having fun by himself.

However, that's not the point. The point is—he took off his mask!
Gu Lanxi suddenly felt her head buzzing, and she felt like she was about to be completely stunned with anger!

Fortunately, this person had some sense of propriety; after taking a couple of photos, he put on a mask and ran over.

The car door opened, and before anyone even got in, he started explaining:
"Important moments in life must be commemorated, haha! Don't worry, I'm a professional, it will definitely take no more than three seconds!"

Gu Lanxi felt powerless and pretended not to hear.

Clearly, the two people do not share the same joys and sorrows, and they care about different things.

Lu Nanting started the car on his own initiative and tried to make conversation: "What are your plans for later? How about we find a place to eat and celebrate?"

Gu Lanxi felt like she had just stolen a panda from the zoo, and was afraid of being found out. Thinking about the so-called "less than three seconds," she didn't want to talk to him at all, let alone go out to eat with him. She simply closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep.

Lu Nanting knew she was probably a little angry, so he didn't bother her and obediently drove the car home.

The two got out of the car and entered the building. Seeing that he had been behaving himself the whole way, Gu Lanxi regretted it a little, feeling that she had overreacted.

But she didn't say anything, and when they reached the eighteenth floor, she got out of the elevator.

Lu Nanting was content with what he had today and didn't ask for more. He listened to her footsteps fading into the distance, said goodbye, but didn't follow.

It's strange that a perfectly fine newlywed couple looks like they're not very familiar neighbors.

Gu Lanxi returned home, took a shower, removed her makeup, and sat on the sofa by the window in the study with a repairing face mask on, watching financial news while waiting for Aunt Wang to make her dinner.

As I looked at it, I couldn't help but drift into a daze.

Ultimately, what happened today was not so insignificant to her.

Upon returning home, the first thing she did was stuff the two rings, along with the box of documents, into the safe.

But as she sat there, she couldn't resist taking them out again.

Wearing a plain ring on her hand, holding a pigeon egg in her hand.

The last rays of the setting sun shone on the ring's surface, causing it to rotate slightly and filling the room with brilliance. This thing definitely wasn't cheap.

Gu Lanxi didn't want to owe anyone a favor, so after hesitating for a while, she picked up her phone and made a call.

The call was answered quickly, and the other party was very happy to receive it.

"Manman, is there something you need?"

Those in her hometown who were close to Gu Lanxi never called her by her full name.

Because she was born in September, and nine is the extreme, an aunt in the clan gave her the nickname Manman, hoping that she would be full of happiness and joy.

"Sister, I heard from Auntie the other day that you're planning to settle abroad and are going to sell that house in Dongmen?"

Gu Yongxin is Gu Lanxi's cousin after the third degree of kinship. Although their kinship is somewhat distant, the two have always had a good relationship and never beat around the bush when problems arise.

A few days ago, her aunt mentioned this matter in a family group chat. She happened to see it and, fearing that Gu Yongxin might be facing financial difficulties, called to inquire about her situation, which is how she learned about it.

"Isn't your apartment in the city center nearly 400 square meters? It's conveniently located and spacious enough for one person, so why would you consider moving?"

Gu Lanxi is not a person who likes to chat idly, so she made a special overseas call to ask about this matter because she wanted to buy it.

If others buy a house, it might be for investment purposes, but Manman looks down on projects with low returns.

In her words, real estate has long passed its period of explosive growth and is no longer considered a high-quality asset. Unless you are not good at investing, have spare cash, or have other motives, it is not recommended to invest in it.

This can be seen from the companies she holds shares in; they are either beverage chains like milk tea and coffee shops, or related to artificial intelligence, new energy, or health and wellness and internet platforms.

Her mother was obsessed with real estate speculation. Many years ago, Manman told her that if she was going to buy, she should buy high-quality properties in good locations in big cities, so that they could at least retain their value. She should never speculate on properties in new districts or in remote areas, such as sanatoriums or retirement villas.

Although it's not easy to sell in this way, the investment amount is large, and the cycle is long, at least there is no risk of the house price being halved or the house being stuck in your hands.

Gu Yongxin found out she was pregnant a few days ago and wanted to move to a bigger house, but she didn't have enough money on hand and didn't want to ask her parents for more, so she thought of selling the detached villa that was part of her dowry and going to the other side of the ocean to exchange it.

Therefore, she had reason to suspect that Manman did this in an attempt to help her.

However, that aunt was concerned about her reputation, so she couldn't possibly tell Gu Lanxi that her daughter didn't have enough money to buy a new house, which was why she sold the house that was part of her dowry. She only said that her daughter and son-in-law had settled abroad and didn't plan to come back.

Gu Lanxi believed her aunt's words, thinking that her cousin thought it was a waste to rent it out and was afraid that leaving it idle would accelerate its deterioration, so she wanted to sell it before it depreciated.

It just so happened that the decoration style and layout were exactly what she liked, and since no one had lived in the house yet, Gu Lanxi decided to buy it.

After all, it's easier to talk to family members. Buying from outsiders can lead to months of back-and-forth arguments and it might not even be possible to get it done.

"Yes, I'm planning to move. This place is too small, and there are too many people in the neighborhood, so privacy isn't very good."

She hadn't told the Gu family about her marriage to Lu Nanting yet. Since she planned to keep the marriage a secret, she naturally wouldn't mention the real purpose of buying the house.

Lu Nanting had prepared an expensive wedding ring for her several years ago, so she would conscientiously prepare a spacious enough wedding room for the two of them to live in after marriage.

Otherwise, it would be too unfair to only let people stay in the second bedroom.

Well, right after getting married, she already felt it was unfair to make him live in her less than 400-square-meter downtown apartment.

Brother, you're so happy again!
Let's all envy this domineering CEO.

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