Chapter 99 Forming a Couple (Part 1) Braised Pork Belly with Fine Wine

Today, he and Lanxiu are going to become partners!

Thinking of this, Yu Yan jumped out of bed with renewed energy, intending to go outside to fetch water to wash up.

Many sub-beastmen came to the house. They were talking quietly in the living room, but when they saw Yu Yan, they all smiled.

"Get up!"

Yu Yan responded with a smile: "Good morning everyone! Have you eaten yet?"

Feng Gui said, "They arrived early and haven't eaten yet, but breakfast is already being prepared."

"Okay, I'll go wash my face first!"

He carried the basin outside, his steps light and quick.

Seeing his beaming face, everyone's smiles deepened.

Outside, Ruihua was also busy with a lot of people.

Many friends came to participate in the matchmaking event. Yu Yan's house not only couldn't fit so many tables in one courtyard, but also didn't have enough stoves.

Therefore, he borrowed the yards, stoves, tables, chairs, and even pots and pans of his neighbors.

He greeted Ruihua and the others, then glanced towards Lanxiu's courtyard.

On his end, there were both orcs and sub-orcs busy at work.

The beastmen set up tables and chairs, chopped wood, fetched water, and started a fire, while the sub-beastmen gathered in front of the newly erected long table to wash and prepare vegetables.

Yu Yan had already decided with everyone what dishes to serve at the "banquet".

Lanxiu, who had been walking around the yard with the same radiant spirit for some time now, eagerly took on all sorts of chores.

Noticing something, he turned around and met Yu Yan's smiling eyes.

Yu Yan pointed to her own clothes, then to his, implying that he hadn't changed into new clothes either.

Lan Xiu smiled, nodded, and mouthed: "Afraid of getting it dirty."

Yu Yan: "Hahaha." She had the same thought as herself.

He pointed to the basin and waved for Lanxiu to get busy, saying he'd see her in a bit.

After washing up and eating breakfast, Yu Yan put on her new clothes.

Although it was cold, he was young and full of energy. The cotton-padded jacket and trousers that Feng Gui made for him were relatively light and thin, and the fit was also slim. Wearing them under the wide-sleeved cross-collar robe, he did not look bulky at all.

He couldn't tie his belt by himself, so he went into the living room and asked someone to help him.

The sub-beastmen all turned to look at her, exclaiming in amazement, "Yu Yan! This dress is so beautiful!"

"You've been hiding this for so long, I've finally seen what the clothes look like."

"This red is so bright! Your skin is so white it's practically glowing!"

"The material feels really good, can I touch it?"

Yu Yan smiled, her eyes crinkling: "No problem."

Several young and lively sub-beastmen gathered around and, following Yu Yan's instructions, helped him fasten his belt.

A belt, slightly darker than the red of his clothes, cinched his slender waist, making his legs appear exceptionally long and giving him an imposing presence.

He stood tall and proud, a smile spreading across his face, his dark eyes sparkling like stars, making his handsome features even more vivid.

The beastmen were stunned, their mouths agape, and it took them a long time to find their voices.

"Beast God... This is so beautiful, how can it be so beautiful!"

"Not only is the color beautiful, but the fabric is also so smooth and drapes so beautifully!"

Everyone touched the clothes with their fingertips as if they were afraid of damaging them.

"Huh?" Yin Qing suddenly said, "The patterns on these are sewn together with thread!"

Yu Yan smiled smugly, thinking to herself that after keeping it a secret for so long, she could finally show it off.

“Yes,” he said with pride, “it was embroidered on by my adoptive father.”

"Wow, that's amazing!! How did you do that?!" Everyone gently tugged at his sleeves, staring wide-eyed at him.

Yu Yan: "I'll have my godfather teach you later. He can embroider double-sided patterns now. Look here, the inside and outside are different."

"Really?! This is possible?!"

Yu Yan's outfit—light and comfortable cotton-padded coat, bright and dignified red robe, exquisite and lively embroidery—received unanimous high praise from everyone.

When he went out, he wore a dark red cloak with a pure white fur collar, which made the beastmen envious and gasp in admiration.

Xin Yu and Xue Fei, who already had partners, said with envy, "It's so beautiful... I wish we had clothes like this when we got together."

"I really regret it. Why didn't we dress up nicely back then?"

Yu Yan said with a smile, "If you're willing, you can hold a betrothal ceremony. We'll all come and join in the fun."

They were clearly interested, but said shyly, "Oh dear, our little one is already so big, let's talk about it later."

After tidying up at home, Yu Yan went out to find Lan Xiu.

People they encountered on the street stared in amazement, exclaiming, "Beautiful!"

Yu Yan thought to herself, "Could this be considered 'silent until the moment of truth,' then stunning everyone with a bang?" Hahaha.

He had only walked a short distance when he ran into Lan Xiu, who was wearing the same red robe as him.

Behind Lan Xiu followed a group of tall and handsome orcs.

In the Beast World, no one is ugly. Lan Xiu was not particularly outstanding among the crowd before.

But today, her magnificent red cloak outshone everyone else.

Under the clear winter sky, he was the most eye-catching focus.

The two looked at each other and laughed simultaneously.

"Yu Yan, I'm here."

Lan Xiu locked his gaze on him, strode up to him, and after a long, intense look, exclaimed with undisguised admiration, "You're so handsome."

Yu Yan blushed from the praise, her heart filled with sweetness.

He couldn't help but chuckle, "You too!"

The two naturally held hands and walked towards Yu Yan's house. People congratulated them and made way for the perfect couple.

The little ones chased after the crowd, joyfully calling out their names.

Several stoves were lit, and the dishes were already cooking, with a rich aroma wafting far and wide.

The peninsula villages are exceptionally lively, brimming with the warmth of everyday life.

Yu Yan and Lan Xiu walked hand in hand to the door and turned to face the crowd.

The courtyard was filled with people, and everyone's face was beaming with a bright smile of blessing.

Yu Yan gripped Lan Xiu's hand tighter, her mind filled with a myriad of emotions.

Lan Xiu turned his head and gazed at him with eyes full of affection and encouragement.

A surge of courage welled up in Yu Yan's heart, making his nose sting with tears.

He looked at everyone and said, “In the spring, my father and I lived in a dilapidated, leaky bird’s nest. The most valuable things in the house were a few chipped pottery pieces. We didn’t know where our next meal would come from.”

Feng Gui and Rui Hua stood not far away, both dressed in new, dignified dark blue clothes.

Upon hearing Yu Yan's words, Feng Gui's eyes suddenly reddened, and he turned his head to wipe the wet corners of his eyes.

Yu Yan smiled and continued, "Now, our house is built, my clinic is established, we have a lot of medicinal herbs and tools, and the warehouse is full of food. It is our hard work and efforts that have allowed us to live a better life than before."

This time, the others nodded excitedly, their eyes filled with admiration as they looked at Yu Yan.

"Today, Lanxiu and I became a couple. We are so happy to see our friends attending the ceremony and to receive everyone's blessings. We are also very grateful. Thank you all so much!"

The two bowed together, causing an uproar in the crowd.

Many people, with tears in their eyes, said, "Yu Yan, Lan Xiu, what are you thanking us for! We're all happy for you!"

"Yes, we're happy for ourselves too!"

"We should be thanking you for making our lives so wonderful!"

Yu Yan and Lan Xiu straightened up, looked at each other deeply, and everything was understood without words.

Lan Xiu said loudly to everyone, "We also need to thank this land for giving us everything we need to survive."

They bowed once more to the vast sky and earth.

Yu Yan: "Thank you to our adoptive father and father for giving us life and love."

They turned to the side and bowed to Feng Guiruihua and the cave where Lanxiu had once lived.

They did not inform Feng Guiruihua of this step beforehand, which made the two of them particularly shocked and moved.

Feng Gui, who had been holding back her tears for so long, finally couldn't help but let them fall.

Yu Yan took Lan Xiu's hand, turned to face him, looked into his icy blue eyes, and said:

"Finally, I want to thank my partner. Thank you for your care, understanding, and love. Thank you for coming into my life."

Lan Xiu's eyelashes trembled, his Adam's apple bobbed, and he said in a hoarse but firm voice, "Only death can separate us."

Yu Yan's heart skipped a beat, her eyes welled up with tears, but her smile became even brighter.

Lan Xiu opened his arms and hugged him tightly, and he hugged him back just as tightly.

Seeing this scene, some emotional people shed tears: "That's wonderful, I'm so happy for you."

Some people clutched their chests, stunned, and said, "Even though it wasn't me who got married, my heart was pounding. It turns out that getting married in front of everyone is such a wonderful thing."

Some people exclaimed in shock, "When we get married, we'll make new clothes for everyone and invite them over for a meal!!"

After a simple ceremony, the formal banquet began.

Yu Yan and Lan Xiu walked in front, with Rui Hua and Feng Gui following beside them, warmly inviting everyone to sit down.

I was so happy that even in winter, my body felt warm all over.

Yu Yan took off her cloak and chatted loudly with her friends, urging them to eat and drink more, receiving a whole basket of "congratulations".

After walking around, he and Lanxiu returned to their table and sat down happily.

Feng Gui: "Yu Yan, you guys go ahead with your work, I'll go check on the kitchen."

Ruihua: "I'll go check if the tubers are cooked."

Lan Xiu made a move to get up: "I'll go too..."

Yu Yan grabbed him. Feng Gui and Rui Hua also laughed and said, "Sit down quickly. You're getting married today, so no work is allowed!"

Lan Xiu smiled broadly and sat down obediently.

One dish after another was brought up.

Yu Yan really went all out this time, with a total of twelve dishes on the table! Meat, poultry, fish, seafood, bird eggs, stems, mushrooms... everything was served, whether it was fried, stir-fried, or boiled!

Although the people of the peninsula tribe no longer lack food, they have never tasted such a feast before, and they were so shocked that they couldn't put down their chopsticks for a long time.

"Beast God, so many dishes!"

"Everything smells so good! And they look so beautiful!"

"I didn't bring enough gifts..."

"Slurp."

Seeing them swallowing hard, Yu Yan laughed and said loudly, "Everyone, eat up! Don't be shy!"