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The "Branching Out and Bearing Leaves" series of quests was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples in Luo Li's heart.

The generous reward made his heart race, but what ignited his passion even more was the possibility that the mission pointed to—the possibility of nurturing a future together with Castorice.

However, the most urgent task is clearly not to immediately carry out those embarrassing "preliminary tasks".

"Castorice..." Luo Li held the soft, fragrant body in his arms, his chin rubbing against the top of her soft hair, his tone filled with obvious expectation and a hint of solemnity.

"Shall we... get married first?"

Although in this apocalyptic era, marriage registration has been simplified and even rendered meaningless in some areas, in the hearts of Luo Li and her parents, who are deeply influenced by Longxia's traditional values, a ceremony witnessed by relatives and friends is the true symbol of forming a family.

Castorice raised her head, a hint of surprise flashing in her purple eyes, which was then covered by a deep shyness and warmth.

She already knew about the "marriage" ceremony in this world and knew that it meant the closest possible connection.

"Mmm," she responded softly, burying her burning cheeks back into his chest, her voice weak yet firm. "I'll do whatever you say."

So, in the days that followed, Luo Li transformed into a highly motivated "groom-to-be."

Live stream? What's that? He's canceled! He has serious business to attend to right now!

Thanks to the substantial contribution points and rewards accumulated on the front lines, Luo Li is indeed not short of money now.

If the live streaming platforms he previously signed with dare to use the contract as leverage, he can afford to pay compensation, and he can do so without any pressure.

She maintained a regular lifestyle, going to bed early and waking up early, devoting all her energy to wedding preparations and... well, to some initial attempts at certain system tasks.

The first issue to address is the location.

Their small apartment was clearly unsuitable for a ceremony, and their parents' house was also a bit cramped.

Luo Li used some connections and contribution points to book a small but exquisite banquet hall at the "Garden Above the Clouds" hotel, which is relatively safe and has the best environment in Jiangcheng.

This place boasts a protective force field that is said to be able to withstand Class A impacts, as well as a dome that simulates natural light, making it a luxury in the Blood Age.

Do you like it here?

Luo Li held Castorice's hand as they stood in the romantically decorated banquet hall. Soft simulated sunlight streamed through the dome, dispelling the oppressive atmosphere brought by the Blood-Erosion Clouds.

Castorice looked around curiously, her purple eyes reflecting the twinkling "starlight" and the pure white decorations, and nodded gently. "Very beautiful."

The process of choosing a wedding dress was filled with Luo Li's quirky sense of humor and Castorice's embarrassment.

When Castorice timidly walked out of the fitting room in a pure white mermaid wedding dress adorned with tiny crystals and featuring a bold openwork design on the back, Luo Li felt her breath catch for a moment.

It's so beautiful.

The wedding dress perfectly outlined her slender yet graceful curves, while the openwork design at the back revealed her usually hidden beautiful shoulder blades and spine. Paired with her cool and stunningly beautiful face and slightly uneasy purple eyes, the combination of innocence and sensuality created a stunning impact.

"This one, please?"

Castorice felt extremely uncomfortable under his burning gaze, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her skirt, her voice barely audible.

Luo Li stepped forward, ignoring the shop assistant's amazed yet ambiguous smile, and gently wrapped her arms around her from behind. Looking at her unrealistically beautiful reflection in the fitting room mirror, she chuckled and breathed into her ear, "My Castorice... dressed like this, are you planning to steal your husband's heart at the wedding?"

Castorice's face instantly turned bright red, even her bare back was tinged with a faint pink. Embarrassed and annoyed, she gently nudged him with her elbow. "... What nonsense are you talking about! Let go, people are watching!"

"Look if you want, what's wrong with me hugging my own wife?"

Luo Li, unabashedly assertive, tightened his grip on her arm, gently pecking her reddened earlobe. He lowered his voice, his tone carrying an undeniable possessiveness, "However... this can only be worn by me. On the wedding day, you'll need to wear a small shawl over it."

In the end, the wedding dress that almost made Luo Li lose control was ordered, along with a matching, subtly revealing lace shawl.

Sending out invitations is very simple.

Besides his parents and a few close relatives, he only invited Yang Shan, Qingqiu Ze, Kong Yan'er, and... out of courtesy, he also sent a copy to Lu Jingheng.

As for Murong Xue, Luo Li selectively forgot about her.

Everything is progressing smoothly and steadily, filled with a sweet busyness.

However, just three days before the wedding, when Luo Li and Castorice returned home after confirming the final details with the wedding planning company, the system notification sound, which had been silent for several days, rang out again, unwilling to be left out.

[Ding! Detected that the host and bound target ' Castorice ' are about to get married, meeting special node conditions!]

[A limited-time wedding special event is now available: "The Kiss of the Vow"!]

[Task Requirements: During the wedding ceremony, after the emcee announces "The groom may kiss the bride," the host must share a deep kiss with Castorice lasting at least 60 seconds, with an emotional engagement (determined by the system monitoring both partners' heart rate, hormone levels, and soul resonance) exceeding 90%.]

[Task Reward: Special dual-player buff "United Hearts Lock" (Permanent) - Slightly increases the energy fusion efficiency of both players. In critical moments, it can passively trigger Absolute Guard (takes one fatal blow for the other player; cooldown 30 days). "Happy Memories" crystals*3 will randomly drop at the wedding (can be used to enhance "Remembrance Weaving" or feed the Memory Spirit "Xiao Hong").]

[Failure Penalty: Deprive the host of the ability to taste any food for three days (Note: This includes, but is not limited to, the nuptial wine on the wedding night and any possible "festive" snacks).]

Luo Li: "!!!"

Sixty seconds?! And with over 90% emotional investment required?! In front of so many relatives and friends?!

Was this lousy system designed by some nerdy guy who reads too many romance novels?! And what's with this failure penalty? Nothing tastes good on our wedding night? That's so cruel!

"What's wrong?" Castorice was bending down to change her slippers when she noticed Luo Li standing frozen in place and turned around in confusion.

Looking into her beloved Castorice's pure yet slightly bewildered purple eyes, Luo Li simply couldn't bring herself to say something like, "The system makes us French kiss for a minute at the wedding and reach the level of soul resonance."

He coughed lightly and forced a smile, "N-nothing, it just suddenly occurred to me... Shouldn't we... familiarize ourselves with the wedding ceremony procedures again? Especially... that part, the kissing the bride?"

Castorice's face flushed red instantly, even her fair neck turned pink.

She glared at Luo Li reproachfully, her tone tinged with embarrassment and annoyance. "... What's so special about that kind of thing! Just be natural when the time comes!"

Seeing her blushing so much she was practically steaming, Luo Li felt both amused and apprehensive about the task ahead.

Be more natural? The system's requirements aren't something you can just get away with by simply "being more natural."

He touched his nose and decided to take a roundabout approach.

That evening, while Castorice was nestled on the sofa looking at a flower picture book after taking a bath, exuding a fresh fragrance and wearing a silk nightgown, Luo Li snuggled up to her.

"Castorice..."

He spoke in a low, soft voice, with a clear hint.

"Um?"

Castorice's attention was still on the picture book, so she replied casually.

Luo Li reached out and gently took the picture book from her hand. Under her questioning gaze, he slowly approached and, with a clear purpose, covered those two soft lips with his own.

Unlike the previous kisses that were filled with eager demands, this one was exceptionally gentle and lingering, brimming with tenderness and allure.

He patiently traced the shape of her lips, gently sucking, his tongue tentatively touching them, guiding her awkward response.

Castorice was initially a little stiff, but in the tender atmosphere that Luo Li deliberately created, she gradually relaxed, her purple eyes half-closed in a hazy way, and her arms unconsciously wrapped around his neck.

When the kiss ended, both of them were a little out of breath.

Luo Li pressed his forehead against hers and asked in a hoarse voice, "How... do you feel?"

Castorice's cheeks flushed, her eyes were moist, and she breathed softly, turning her face away shyly. "... It's... it's alright..."

[Ding! A high-quality intimate interaction was detected between the host and the bound target, lasting 47 seconds. The average physical and mental well-being of both parties was assessed at 85%.]

Task 1 "Love's Seedbed" Progress (1/7). Emotional investment level 78%, not yet meeting the requirements for the "Kiss of the Vow" task. Please continue your efforts!

Luo Li: "..."

Only 78%? He felt like he was almost completely absorbed in the moment—and it was only 47 seconds? It felt like ages.

It seems that simply relying on regular "practice" is far from enough to complete the system's bizarre task in the tense and high-profile environment of a wedding.

Looking at the beautiful and charming Castorice in his arms, a mixture of fighting spirit and helplessness welled up in his heart.

For the sake of that permanent "United Hearts Lock," and to prevent the loss of taste from ruining the atmosphere of our wedding night...

He absolutely had to win that kiss!

But how could he, in front of everyone, complete a sixty-second, soul-stirring kiss with his shy Castorice?

The wedding preparations were intense yet sweet, but Luo Li recently noticed that her Castorice was acting a bit strange.

Specifically, whenever he returned home after handling wedding matters, or occasionally went to the living room to pour water, he would always see Castorice slamming his laptop shut like a startled little rabbit. Her beautiful face would instantly turn bright red, her ear tips would look like they were about to bleed, and her purple eyes would dart around in a panic, but she would not dare to meet his gaze.

At first, Luo Li thought she was looking at some of Amphoreus's memoirs, or secretly writing her own indescribable male-male fanfiction.

Until one day, he deliberately moved quietly, approaching silently like a ghost, and just a second before Castorice hurriedly closed her laptop, he caught a glimpse of an extremely familiar image flashing across the screen—it was clearly "study material" from a folder he had treasured for "academic research."

Moreover, judging from the sheer intensity of the visuals, it was a chapter he had marked as "[Key Learning Points - Advanced Techniques]" in his collection.

Luo Li: "!!!"

His Castorice! It was actually peeking at his "study materials"! And using his expensive gaming laptop!

A surge of shock, amusement, and a certain indescribable heat rushed to Luo Li's head.

"Butterfly, Castorice..." Luo Li's voice trembled slightly as he suppressed a laugh, deliberately putting on a stern face. "What... are you looking at?"

Castorice froze, as if she had been frozen in place. With her back to him, her shoulders trembled slightly, and even her smooth, silver-purple hair seemed to exude an aura of utter shame and indignation.

"N-nothing!" Her voice trembled noticeably, barely audible. "Just... just looking around..."

"Just browsing?"

Luo Li walked around to her, leaned down, and placed his hands on the armrests of the sofa, trapping her between himself and the sofa. A wicked smile curled at the corner of his mouth, and his gaze was fixed intently on her head, which was almost buried in his chest.

"But I think I just saw... something really shocking! Like... that pose..."

"Hey! Stop talking!"

Castorice abruptly raised her head, covering her burning cheeks with her hands, revealing only a pair of shimmering purple eyes filled with "social death," her voice trembling with tears. "I... I didn't mean to! I was just... just curious..."

Seeing her adorable expression, as if she wanted to disappear into a crack in the ground, Luo Li's heart melted completely, and her mischievous thoughts turned into deep affection.

He gently pulled down her hand that was covering her face, held it in his palm, and found that even her fingertips were burning hot.

"Curious?"

Luo Li raised an eyebrow, her tone teasing. "Curious about what? Curious that your husband... knows those 'advanced techniques'?"

Castorice's face flushed crimson, her eyes darting around, unable to meet his gaze. She stammered, "... Well... after the wedding... it's not like... that... I... I was thinking... it can't always be you... I can also... learn a bit..."

Her voice grew softer and softer until it was almost inaudible, but Luo Li heard it clearly.

So it was all for the system's "Branching Out and Bearing Leaves" mission? His Castorice was secretly "preparing lessons"?!

A surge of warmth and indescribable emotion instantly overwhelmed Luo Li. His Castorice had actually gone to such lengths for their future!

He couldn't hold back any longer, chuckling softly as he pulled her tightly into his arms, resting his chin on the top of her head, his voice so gentle it could melt water. "Silly Castorice, those things... just let nature take its course. Besides, I'm here, you don't need to look at those messy 'study materials'."

Castorice buried her burning cheeks in his chest and mumbled a retort, "... It's not a mess... it just looks... impressive..."

Luo Li: "..." Okay, his collection is indeed of high quality.

He held the petite woman in his arms, who was so ashamed of being caught doing "academic research" that she was almost withdrawn. He felt both amused and affectionate, and at the same time, a certain thought began to stir uncontrollably within him.

Since Castorice is so eager to learn... shouldn't he personally step in and conduct some more direct and efficient "practical teaching"?

That evening, Luo Li gave Castorice a "simple and easy-to-understand" tutoring session under the pretext of "checking her learning progress" and "rehearsing the wedding Kiss of the Vow in advance."

The process... was naturally erotic and alluring. Castorice went from initial shyness and resistance to later half-hearted resistance, and finally... well, Luo Li's "teaching" ability was indeed more convincing and... lethal than those "learning materials".

[Ding! A high-quality intimate interaction was detected between the host and the bound target, lasting for... (data disorder). The average physical and mental well-being of both parties was assessed at 92%!]

Task 1 "Love's Seedbed" progress (3/7).

Emotional engagement is 89%, close to the "Kiss of the Vow" mission requirement! Please keep up the good work, host!

Hearing the system notification, and looking at Xia Die, who was so tired that she could barely keep her eyes open, yet still Castorice snuggled into his arms, Luo Li sighed contentedly.

It seems that "practice" is indeed the sole criterion for testing truth, and also the best way to enhance "emotional engagement".

However, it's still a little short of the system's requirement of over 90%.

Looking at Castorice's peaceful sleeping face, Luo Li gently brushed her slightly swollen lips with her fingertips, a glint of determination flashing in her eyes.

He was determined to make sure that "Kiss of the Vow" at the wedding was performed beautifully with Castorice.

It's not just about the system's rewards, but also about declaring to all their relatives and friends the irreplaceable and profound bond between them.