Old Friends Reunite, Married Life Begins

Selena was the first to stride forward. Smiling, she opened her arms and pulled Taylor into a hug, then laughed and patted Li Yufei on the shoulder.

"At last, the newlyweds are back! Congratulations on officially unlocking married status!"

Their familiar gestures and natural rapport made them seem exactly like old friends with no barriers between them.

Bieber followed right after, stepping up to bump fists with Li Yufei. His tone was relaxed and casual, without the slightest hint of formality or unfamiliarity.

"Man, we just saw each other a few days ago. Didn't expect to run into each other again..."

Li Yufei nodded with a faint smile and replied warmly, looking as relaxed as if he were simply chatting with an old friend.

"Yeah, Selena, Bieber, we really are fated... Taylor and I have been busy with the wedding and honeymoon lately. It's rare to get some free time, so let's relax properly today."

After the brief greetings, everyone naturally gathered around the two of them.

It was not that they were deliberately making them the center of attention. Everyone had simply grown accustomed to treating this most loving, most complete couple among their old friends as the heart of the gathering.

The courtyard had been arranged with a warm, soothing touch. Strings of warm lights wound around the greenery, flowers covered the tables, and the drinks and desserts were exquisite and plentiful.

The evening breeze drifted through the courtyard, carrying California's unique gentle warmth and sweeping away all the noise of the outside world.

Everyone sat around the open-air lounge seats, taking their places casually and chatting at ease. The atmosphere could not have been more relaxed.

Emma Stone spoke with a smile, her gaze falling on the two of them, filled with sincere blessings.

"We've watched you