On the way back.

Zhong Tingyue tilted her head, looking at her serious-looking boyfriend. He, who was usually so cheerful, now appeared incredibly dignified, his face so gloomy it seemed to drip water.

You seem unhappy?

"I don't like that good-for-nothing's eyes."

Zhong Tingyue pursed her lips: "But he's a client of the studio."

"So what if they're customers? Does that mean they can do whatever they want?"

The car stopped at the traffic light. The light turned green, but the car didn't move. A honking horn came from behind. Zhong Tingyue said, "What? You don't like green, do you?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Fang glared at his girlfriend, turned the steering wheel, and pulled the car over to the side of the road. Looking at the green lights, he felt a sense of humiliation he had never experienced before.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He said angrily, "No, I have to deal with that good-for-nothing."

"Chu Fang, you're so petty." Hearing this, Zhong Tingyue smiled like a blooming flower. "She only met me once, and you're already trying to mess with her. You're so narrow-minded."

This woman is now adding fuel to the fire.

Chu Fang turned around and said, "Believe it or not, even if you ignore that good-for-nothing, he'll still try to find you under the guise of cooperation and invite you to dinner. If you don't believe me, we'll make a bet."

"I won't gamble." Zhong Tingyue said coquettishly, placing her long and shapely legs in front of her. The sunlight shone on them, making them look as if they were carefully sculpted. As soon as she placed them, Chu Fang's hand quietly crept up on them. The former chuckled, "You men are all the same."

“I’m not like that good-for-nothing.”

"What's different?"

“I have a business license.”

“... ..."

We're all men, so how could we not know what men are really thinking? The moment Chu Fang saw Liu Qingyuan, he immediately realized what the other man was thinking, and that's why he was unusually furious.

They've got their hands on him; they're really courting death.

"You're so stingy."

Chu Fang glared at Zhong Tingyue.

He's not NtR, he doesn't have grand ideas about that.

Seeing her boyfriend get angry, Zhong Tingyue seemed particularly happy, humming a little tune, sensing his care for her from his reaction.

... ...

Night fell like a curtain, and thousands of lights illuminated the city, making it bright and cheerful.

Zhong Tingyue, Yang Meina, and He Yi enjoyed the hard-won gathering.

Yang Meina sipped her drink: "Oh my, what brings you two out for a get-together today? Aren't you going to spend time with your boyfriends? You should hurry up and go home to be with your heartbroken boyfriends. Don't worry about your girlfriends' well-being anyway, since you two are both the type to forget your friends for the sake of a pretty face."

Before Wu Di was in Shanghai and Chu Fang appeared, the three sisters often got together. But since the two of them appeared, the frequency of their gatherings has decreased significantly. The other two sisters are now focused on each other's boyfriends and see each other less often.

Yang Meina was the only one left alone, so she couldn't help but speak sarcastically to her two sisters.

Zhong Tingyue said calmly, "Chu Fang has something to do tonight."

"Damn it!" Upon hearing this, Yang Meina flew into a rage. "So you only have time to spend with me because Chu Fang is busy? Zhong Tingyue, you've really disappointed me. I even helped you test Chu Fang back then, but I never expected that my sincere feelings would be wasted."

“... ..."

He Yi stopped Yang Meina and said, "Don't be sad, Wu Di also has something to do tonight."

“... ..."

Those two sentences were like two sharp swords piercing Yang Meina's heart, making her feel deeply hurt.

However, Yang Meina recovered on her own shortly afterward.

My heart is sealed off; it doesn't matter anymore.

The three sisters were chatting idly when He Yi suddenly whispered, "I'm getting married."

Yang Meina: "What?"

Zhong Tingyue wasn't surprised: "Ready?"

He Yi and Wu Di started dating in college and have been together for seven or eight years. They have gone through ups and downs and broken up and got back together, but they have never separated. They are still very much in love and their marriage is a natural thing.

He Yi nodded: "He and I calculated that the money we've saved over the years, plus subsidies from our respective families, is enough to buy a house in Shanghai. The repayments won't be difficult either, so we're planning to get married."

Previously, housing was a major obstacle for the couple, but now that issue has been resolved.

Both He Yi and Wu Di's families are quite open-minded, and the cost of the house is shared by both parties.

He Yi looked at the two sisters and said, "I'm letting you know today that I'm getting married, and you two will be my bridesmaids."

"When are you getting married?" Zhong Tingyue asked.

"It should be this year, either during National Day or Chinese New Year."

Zhong Tingyue nodded.

"Hey." He Yi nudged Zhong Tingyue's arm. "When are you and Chu Fang getting married?"

“We’re still early,” Zhong Tingyue replied. “You and Wu Di have been on this path for seven or eight years to get to where we are today.”

“That’s different,” He Yi said. “The problems that Wu Di and I are facing are nothing in Chu Fang’s eyes. A house is the life savings of Wu Di and my family, but it’s just a drop in the ocean for Chu Fang. You two need to hurry up.”

“... ..."

Zhong Tingyue felt a headache.

She had heard these words many times before, from her own parents, who hoped she would get married and have a family soon; she also heard a hint of urging in Chu's mother's voice.

In the past, parents urged their children to find boyfriends; now they urge them to get married. Parents spend their entire lives pressuring their children about marriage.

Both she and Chu Fang were in no hurry to get married, not only because they had been dating for less than a year, but also because they wanted to prolong their courtship. Once they got married, they would have children, and the children would enter their world as a couple, ending their time together as a couple.

Of course, it doesn't mean they don't have children, but rather that they try to prolong their courtship period.

“Yes, yes.” Yang Meina nodded in agreement. “You should get married soon too. These days, it’s rare to find a sucker like Chu Fang. Don’t let him slip away.”

“… …” Zhong Tingyue glanced at her childhood friend, “You don’t even have a boyfriend yourself, and you’re criticizing me? When are you going to find a boyfriend, even if it’s just the top male fan?”

Zhong Tingyue and He Yi looked at each other, worried about their sister.

Yang Meina tilted her head: "Really?"

"Of course it's true. Anyone who spends money on you is at least genuinely fond of you to some extent."

Yang Meina stood up: "Alright, I'm going to find Chu Fang. He's still my number one supporter, and I want to offer him my most precious gift."

“... ..."