Chapter 46 This friend may also be leaving soon…
Fang Xin squeezed the room card hard, his knuckles protruding: "You're really too considerate."
Xu Subo raised an eyebrow: "What a great opportunity! It's perfect for getting to know each other better in a foreign country. You should be grateful to have a friend like me who cares about you."
Fang Xingu coldly accepted the room key: "Do you think I don't have the money to book another room?"
“…Why are you so easily teased?” Xu Subo had no choice but to explain, “Alright, it’s a suite, even though it’s just one room. You can each stay in your own room. Is that alright?”
"Hmph, you're smart to know what's good for you."
Xu Subo sighed and muttered, "I really hope you're happy, but I'm also afraid that it will benefit that kid Jing Yitong."
Fang Xingu sighed helplessly: "Can you stop looking at him with prejudice?"
"Wow, can you please stop having such a strong bias towards him?" Xu Subo dropped him off at the hotel entrance and impatiently urged Fang Xingu to get out of the car. "Alright, go ahead, I won't see you off. See you tomorrow."
Fang Xin got off the bus and said goodbye, "Take a good rest, bye-bye."
After Jing Yitong and Fang Xingu were taken to the hotel, the doorman pushed their luggage and led them to their room. During this time, Jing Yitong glanced at the room key in the doorman's hand several times and obviously found that there was only one room key there. Fang Xingu awkwardly explained, "Su Bo booked a suite for us."
Jing Yitong naturally had no objection: "Okay."
Fortunately, although Xu Subo's words were unreliable, his actions were quite reliable. He booked them a luxury suite with two bedrooms, but they shared a living room. However, they were in a hurry and would only stay there for two nights before returning to Beijing the day after tomorrow, so they didn't have much time to spend in the room.
For example, right now, Fang Xingu had just arrived at his room and was unpacking his luggage when Jing Yitong came over to him and asked, "Want to go out for a walk?"
Fang Xingu, shaking his pajamas, asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"
Jing Yitong: "I didn't bring any clothes suitable for the wedding, so I'm going to buy one on the spot."
Jing Yitong was called to the wedding by Xu Subo at the last minute, and he didn't bring any formal attire. His suitcase was full of casual clothes, which were not suitable for the wedding on the merchant ship.
Fang Xingu then thought of this: "Then we really need to buy a new outfit. Let's go, I'll go with you."
"Hmm, can you give me some advice? I'll also take a look around while I'm at it."
Half an hour later, the two appeared in the busiest commercial district in the area.
During the Christmas season, the European-style buildings in the shopping district are decorated with lights and colorful decorations. The tall Christmas trees in the center of the street are adorned with ornaments, and the twinkling lights illuminate the entire night. In the falling artificial snow, Santa Claus occasionally glides through the air on a sleigh, creating a strong Christmas atmosphere.
The only downside is that there are too many people; it's crowded everywhere, much like the scenes during domestic holidays when people are packed together.
However, Fang Xin was still very happy. Today he wore a black hoodie and jeans, with soft hair hanging down and thick black-rimmed glasses on his nose. His eyes sparkled as he looked around, giving him a very student-like appearance.
Jing Yitong secretly glanced at him several times, but Fang Xingu finally caught her red-handed one time: "Why are you looking at me?"
"I think you look very different when you wear glasses."
Fang Xin pursed his lips, feeling that it wasn't a compliment: "You don't mean to say that I look like a college student with a kind of innocent stupidity, do you?"
Jing Yitong laughed and said, "Of course not, but it does make you look younger, like a college student."
Fang Xingu: "I had just graduated from university... although I took a two-year break from school."
Fang Xingu participated in "Star Journey" during the summer after his sophomore year. After becoming an overnight sensation, he was unable to balance his studies and work, so he simply took a year off from school. The following year, he originally wanted to go back to school, but he was followed and harassed every day, which seriously affected the school's daily teaching order. There were even people from outside the school who sneaked into the school to peek at Fang Xingu's classes, but one of them fell into the lake and almost drowned. In the end, Fang Xingu jumped in and pulled him out.
After this incident, Fang Xingu was too embarrassed to continue his studies, so he negotiated with the school and took another year off. Just when he doubted that he would ever graduate, things finally took a turn for the better in the third year. The country began to crack down on illegitimate student behavior, and due to some special reasons, the school began to implement a strict campus lockdown system, which allowed Fang Xingu to return to school smoothly.
Jing Yitong also knew about Fang Xingu's past. At the time, he even had his studio help Fang Xingu control public opinion. But Fang Xingu certainly didn't know about what happened back then. He patted Fang Xingu on the shoulder and said, "But this disguise is really good. I was thinking, with so many Chinese people here, what if someone recognizes us?"
Fang Xingu said in a low voice, "Then let them recognize us."
Jing Yitong poked his cheek: "So you're good at changing your expression now, don't you mind anymore?"
"Anyway, it probably won't be able to hide it for much longer..."
Fang Xingu silently quickened his pace and walked forward with his head covered. He had pretended not to know Jing Yitong before because he thought Jing Yitong was going to marry someone else and was afraid that he would not be able to control his emotions and expressions in front of the camera. But now... even if the whole world knew about their relationship, Fang Xingu would only secretly be happy.
Jing Yitong smiled and caught up with him, and the two walked into a well-known luxury brand suit store together.
After understanding their needs, the salesperson introduced several suitable styles to them. Jing Yitong tried them on and they looked good, but Fang Xingu felt that something was off. He was the type who looked down on ready-made clothes because he knew what Jing Yitong looked like in a custom-made suit.
Ready-to-wear clothing comes in fixed sizes, and there will always be some parts that don't fit properly. It certainly can't fully accentuate Jing Yitong's figure, but time is limited now, so they have no choice but to settle for buying ready-to-wear clothing.
After much deliberation, Fang Xingu walked around the store and personally helped Jing Yitong choose an outfit. Jing Yitong then took the clothes and changed into them.
During this break, Fang Xin Gu discovered that Xu Subo had sent him a message: "I'm so anxious about the wedding tomorrow, I can't sleep at all. What are you doing?"
Fang Xingu took a picture of himself in the mirror in the suit store and sent it to them: Buying clothes.
Xu Subo: ?
Xu Subo: Oh my god, it's my wedding, not yours. Do you want me to let you have the wedding tomorrow?
Fang Xin Gu: Get lost.
He was cursing Xu Subo with his head down when a hand suddenly reached out in front of him and snapped its fingers: "Let's see how that goes?"
Fang Xin looked up and saw that Jing Yitong had already changed into the suit he had chosen.
He was wearing a dark gray suit, the cut of which seemed tailor-made for Jing Yitong. Even the shoulder and waist lines, which are most prone to problems, fit his figure perfectly, making him look broad-shouldered and long-legged. He wore a black shirt underneath, a combination that was not too formal but still elegant in its casualness, giving him a composed and spirited air.
Fang Xingu came to his senses and realized that he had been staring at Jing Yitong for a long time. As if to cover up his lapse in composure, he nodded vigorously and gave a thumbs up: "This outfit is good."
The sales staff around him kept praising it, and Jing Yitong nodded with a smile: "You still have to pick it, so this is the one."
Fang Xin sat there waiting for Jing Yitong to come back after paying the bill. After a while, Jing Yitong did return, but he was carrying an extra suit.
Fang Xingu asked him suspiciously, "Still buying?"
"Hmm," Jing Yitong held the clothes up to his side, "but I bought them for you."
Fang Xingu was feeling a bit lazy and didn't want to change her clothes. She sat on the sofa and looked up at him, saying, "I brought some."
“…Don’t be coquettish,” Jing Yitong’s heart softened under his gaze, and she hurriedly stuffed the suit into his hands. “You’ve been helping me pick out clothes for so long, this is my way of returning the favor. Go and try it on.”
"Who's being coquettish?" Fang Xingu looked at him in bewilderment, but still obediently went to try on the clothes. Before leaving, she didn't forget to take off her glasses and hand them to Jing Yitong.
Jing Yitong helped him choose a black suit with a white shirt, a very basic combination, but Fang Xingu looked surprisingly good in it, like a handsome prince. The only downside was his hair.
To make it easier to style his hair, Fang Xin's hair grew a bit longer, especially his bangs. It wouldn't have been noticeable when he was wearing casual clothes, but it looked a bit strange and made him look less energetic when paired with a suit.
He walked out, running his fingers through his hair: "No, this hair is too unruly. I need to get it styled tomorrow."
Jing Yitong came over and helped him smooth his hair back: "Would this look better?"
Fang Xin then noticed that Jing Yitong had put on his glasses. They were non-prescription glasses, which Jing Yitong could certainly wear, but he was wearing a trench coat today, exuding a mature man's aura, and these student-like glasses didn't match his temperament at all.
Fang Xingu laughed: "Why are you wearing my glasses? They don't suit you at all."
"Here you go."
Jing Yitong immediately took off his glasses and put them back on Fang Xingu's nose. The thick black-rimmed glasses and the hair hanging down to his forehead softened Fang Xingu's facial features, making him look like a high school student who had stolen an adult's suit. In short, it was very mismatched with the black suit.
Fang Xingu paused for two seconds, took off his glasses and tucked them into Jing Yitong's collar: "...Okay, I admit your retaliation was very effective, all my fashion items have become outdated."
Jing Yitong laughed: "Let's see if you still dare to laugh at me."
Fang Xingu surrendered: "I will never dare to do it again."
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The following day at noon, Fang Xin and Jing Yi changed into suits they had chosen for each other and arrived at the wedding venue by car.
Xu's parents were also present. They were happy to see the couple and chatted with them for a while, catching up on their families' recent situations. The wedding then began soon afterward.
The temperature in Los Angeles was cool and not humid today, perfect for an outdoor wedding. The lush green lawn was decorated with beautiful flowers, and the guests sat on both sides of the aisle. When Xu Subo and Evans entered, everyone stood up and applauded to offer their blessings.
Fang Xin was attending a Western-style wedding for the first time. To her surprise, the overall atmosphere of the wedding was very relaxed and lively. After the newlyweds exchanged their vows and rings, they danced with the best man and maid of honor, and many guests joined in as well.
Jing Yitong watched Xu Subo dancing with complete absorption on stage and whispered in Fang Xingu's ear, "She wasn't this cheerful before, was she? She's changed quite a bit since going abroad."
Fang Xingu said with relief, "Yes, it seems she has been living a happy life these past few years, so I am relieved."
Jing Yitong felt a pang of jealousy: "You seem to care about her quite a bit."
Fang Xingu didn't understand why Jing Yitong said that, and casually replied while cutting his steak, "Of course, we've been friends for so many years... Sigh, I really can't stand this Western food anymore."
Jing Yitong rested his chin on his hand in frustration, and after a while said, "Then shall we find a Chinese restaurant tonight?"
Fang Xingu strongly agreed: "Yes, we must find a more authentic one. I never want to eat Western food or Western-style Chinese food again."
Jing Yitong picked up his phone to search for guides, and suddenly remembered: "Speaking of which, the third installment of 'Sword and Shield' should have been released in North America recently. I really want to see it. I wonder when it will be released in China."
This is a sci-fi blockbuster with special effects. Fang Xin had seen the first two. He said, "Shall we go together tonight?"
Jing Yitong smiled and agreed. In the end, the two of them simply got together to discuss the evening's itinerary and which Chinese restaurant looked delicious. They didn't focus on the wedding at all and seemed to want to run away as soon as possible.
As the wedding banquet was about to end, the wedding moved on to its final segment – the bouquet toss.
Holding up her bouquet, Xu Subo smiled and said, "Thank you all for coming to witness my happiness today. Now, I want to pass on this happiness to the next friend!"
Almost all the unmarried young people walked up to Xu Subo, and Fang Xingu and Jing Yitong were no exception. They were both chased to the edge of the stage by Xu's parents. However, the two were not keen on catching the bouquet, so they stood far away from the crowd.
But they weren't interested in the bouquet, while Xu Subo really wanted to give it to Fang Xin Gu.
Xu Subo determined Fang Xin Gu's position and was somewhat relieved that Fang Xin Gu was standing relatively far away from the others, making it easier to throw the ball from that spot.
Xu Subo turned around and took one last look at the bouquet in her hand, then tossed it behind her after counting down from three: "Three, two, one!"
She ignored the voices of others who wanted to hold the bouquet and stubbornly threw it towards Fang Xingu. At the crucial moment, Fang Xingu turned his head and said something to Jing Yitong, completely unaware that the bouquet was flying towards him. Just as it was about to hit his head, Jing Yitong looked up and quickly reached out to grab the flying bouquet.
With a thud, the bouquet landed steadily in Jing Yitong's arms.
In an instant, all the guests' eyes were focused on the two of them. Fang Xingu stared blankly at the bouquet in Jing Yitong's hand, and subconsciously looked at Xu Subo on the stage.
Xu Subo stuck out her tongue. Okay, there was a slight discrepancy, but she didn't give it to the wrong person.
Xu Subo waved happily: "Let's congratulate this friend. Coincidentally, in the near future, this friend may also be about to enter the hall of marriage. Let's congratulate him in advance!"
The guests present did not recognize them, but upon hearing the news, they still burst into enthusiastic applause. Jing Yitong felt that Xu Subo had finally done something good in his life. He picked up the flowers and waved them, saying, "Thank you."
Fang Xin Gu: ...
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Author's Note: Fang Xingu: Aren't you afraid of this going viral back in China and trending on social media? [Cracked face]
Jing Yitong; What a great thing! [dog head with rose in mouth]
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