Chapter 11: When Husband and Wife Unite, Their Strength Can Cut Through Metal

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Gu Yu looked at Ji Sisi and truly felt that his wife was perfect inside and out. On the other hand, Ji Sisi, being gazed at so intently by such a handsome man, felt a bit shy. The two of them had laid everything out in the open, which was quite good—after all, honesty is the foundation of a marital relationship.

However, the atmosphere between them grew somewhat awkward. When Ji Sisi had just come over, she had arrived at the very moment when the original owner had been drugged and Gu Yu had physical contact with her. But miraculously, upon her arrival, the drug seemed to have lost its effect, and nothing substantial happened between them.

Now, since Ji Sisi was determined not to let Gu Yu be a disposable character doomed to die within two episodes, and because she was genuinely attracted to his good looks, there was no reason to waste this wonderful bridal night!

Of course, that was impossible. Just as their relationship was progressing smoothly and they were on the verge of being swept away by passion, Ji Sisi suddenly sensed something was wrong.

Where was he?

Opening her eyes, she was startled to find Gu Yu lying on the bed, eyes tightly shut and face pale, appearing utterly lifeless.

No way—could this be Gu Yu’s destined death as written in the book? Was this a sudden illness or something else?

Though Ji Sisi had no medical knowledge, she could tell Gu Yu’s pulse was extremely weak. Even rushing him to the hospital now might be too late.

Fortunately, at the critical moment, Ji Sisi noticed a red exclamation mark floating above Gu Yu’s head and immediately remembered the “Resurrection Pill” in her system inventory.

No matter what, it was worth a try—the saying goes, “a dead horse can still be treated as a living horse.” She fed the pill to him without hesitation.

Sure enough, the system did not disappoint. As Ji Sisi placed the pill in Gu Yu’s mouth, a miracle occurred. Gu Yu, who had been motionless and with eyes closed, slowly opened them.

At that moment, not only did Ji Sisi feel incredulous, but Gu Yu himself was amazed.

Just moments ago, he had felt his life slipping away, thinking...

Though he could hear Ji Sisi’s anxious calls by his ear, he was powerless to respond.

Then he did not know what she had given him, but he distinctly felt his mind clear and his body free of discomfort.

“You—”

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“You really scared me just now.” Ji Sisi threw herself into her newlywed husband’s arms and burst into tears.

Her preemptive move was meant to change the subject. The situation had been critical, and in truth, Ji Sisi had no idea how to explain the pill to Gu Yu.

Moreover, it truly reflected her feelings. In the second life, the original owner had been tricked by the reborn heroine into switching marriages and marrying Gu Yu.

It was on the wedding night that Gu Yu had suddenly died, and thereafter the original owner suffered various torments in the Gu family.

Even with a sign-in system, one fist alone could not defeat four hands. Without support from her natal family, she was treated as an enemy by her in-laws.

Ji Sisi was afraid—could she endure such a life?

For all of them, Gu Yu’s survival was the best outcome.

Gu Yu’s emotions were complex as well. He could tell Ji Sisi was not telling him the whole truth, yet she was his savior—that was the undeniable truth.

Besides, Gu Yu had his own suspicions: what had just happened was likely a poisoning.

Moreover, it wasn’t the first time someone had drugged him. The chronic poison had accumulated and reached a climax tonight. Without Ji Sisi, he would have died an unnatural death.

All this was tied to his work nature, which forbade disclosure—even to family.

Therefore, Gu Yu did not press further; instead, he held his new wife close and comforted her, “It’s okay, dear. I’m fine now.”

After experiencing such a memorable night, their hearts seemed to draw closer.

In other words, their marital bond had deepened.

Gu Yu was grateful for his survival and felt great; correspondingly, Ji Sisi’s mood was even better. While they embraced and wept together, the system’s notification sound kept ringing in her mind.

She had checked in at the “Gu Yu” character sign-in point ten times in a row, receiving ten Strength Pills. After their conversation and as they prepared to sleep, the system communicated with its host:

[Host, due to your ten consecutive sign-ins, you have earned a reward of 100 points. The ten Strength Pills can be exchanged for a Vitality Pill. Would you like to proceed?]

[What exactly does the Vitality Pill do?]

[Vitality Pill: improves constitution, making the body light as a swallow and strong as an ox.]

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Understood—it was similar in effect to the Strength Pills but not a one-time boost; it endowed the user with these traits inherently.

This was truly a valuable item. Ji Sisi felt that she and Gu Yu were truly a perfect match.

Gu Yu was, incredibly, her sign-in point and was resettable, and she had saved Gu Yu’s life with the Resurrection Pill from her system.

Together, they were more than the sum of their parts—1 plus 1 greater than 2, an invincible combination.

Ji Sisi’s good mood lasted into the next morning. Although she woke to find herself alone in bed, she took the opportunity to check how many items were now stored in her system inventory.

Alas, she realized she wasn’t cut out for physical exertion; her body ached as though emptied of all strength.

As Ji Sisi stretched, her mother-in-law’s voice came from outside, “Sisi, are you up yet?”

Fortunately, she was already dressed and quickly responded loudly before pushing the door open.

Though the formal tea ceremony and the customary red envelopes were yet to come, Ji Sisi warmly greeted, “Mother.”

Gu Yu’s mother was kind and gentle, asking softly if she had rested well and whether she was comfortable living there.

One could hardly tell that since the night before, because the Ji family sisters had switched brides, and Gu Yu’s bride had changed from the second daughter to the eldest daughter, Ji Sisi had been subtly and overtly pressured by her mother-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Both the original owner’s memories and the book described Gu Yu’s mother as gentle and kind, and Ji Sisi was happy that her mother-in-law was easy to get along with.

No matter the attitude of the Gu family matriarch, Gu Yu and Ji Sisi had already registered their marriage and held the wedding; the new bride had to formally acknowledge her elders.

To prevent Ji Sisi from being mistreated, Gu Yu had gotten up early to meet the matriarch in the main house.

Of course, Gu Yu did not miss the fleeting shock on his second uncle’s face when they met in the main hall.

Because Gu Yu and his mother had arranged it so that when Ji Sisi went to acknowledge her elders, all the senior family members would be present.

The newlyweds bowed and served tea to their elders in turn, and Ji Sisi received several red envelopes as customary.

Regardless of their true feelings, everyone was polite and smiling on the surface.

At that moment, a sharp voice echoed through the room:

“Since you are now married into our Gu family as the eldest son’s wife, you must abide by the rules from now on.”