Photo Studio, Ready to Go!

Their breaths mingled and intertwined in the quiet bedroom until their chests began to rise and fall, at which point Lu Yan reluctantly stepped back a little.

His hands were still cupping Aemeath's cheeks, his thumbs gently caressing her lips, which were now even more moist from the kiss.

Lu Yan's clear, deep eyes were now filled with tenderness.

He looked at the little pink kitten in his arms, slightly panting and with a hint of dazedness in its eyes, a mischievous smile playing on his lips. His voice was low and magnetic, husky from just waking up and the deep kiss they had shared earlier.

"How was it, my dear wife? How was the service last night where I didn't have to wash my hair myself?"

Upon hearing this, Aemeath's previously dazed mind instantly cleared.

She immediately recalled how she had just brazenly turned the tables on him.

However, now that she's been exposed, the words 'shy and timid' don't exist in her dictionary.

Aemeath didn't avoid Lu Yan's gaze; instead, she nuzzled her cheek against Lu Yan's large palm like a kitten.

She raised her chin, a smug look in her eyes, and answered crisply, drawing out her words with a triumphant tone:

"Mmm~~ Master A-Yan's service was so comfortable! It was a five-star, no, a super five-star experience!"

As Aemeath spoke, she stretched out two fingers and gently pinched and played with the hem of Lu Yan's pajamas, then confidently made a further request. "The pressure is just right, the fragrance is pleasant, and most importantly, the service is excellent."

"So, you absolutely have to do it more often from now on! Ideally, you should take over all my washing and grooming duties from now on, okay?"

Lu Yan was almost amused by her adorable act of getting a good deal while pretending to be innocent, but his chest was filled with an overflowing sense of happiness.

He lowered his head slightly, reached out his fingers, but didn't use any force to gently pinch Aemeath's soft and bouncy little face.

"You little rascal, you're getting a good deal and still acting innocent, all you think about is how to exploit your husband." Lu Yan shook his head helplessly, his eyes overflowing with doting affection. "Fine, from now on, your hair is my responsibility. Are you satisfied now?"

"Very satisfied!" Aemeath wasn't angry at having her cheek pinched; instead, she smiled with her eyes crinkling.

Lu Yan patted her back and gently urged, "Alright, since you're satisfied, get up. If you stay in bed any longer, the sun will be high in the sky."

"Okay, time to get up!"

Aemeath her grip on Lu Yan's clothes and stretched lazily on the bed.

Her slender waist was faintly visible beneath her silk nightgown, and then she sat up with a swift movement, her pink hair dancing a graceful arc in the morning light.

The two threw off the thin blanket, slipped on their fluffy slippers, and walked one after the other into the spacious and bright washroom.

At the sink, Lu Yan naturally picked up the pink toothbrush, carefully squeezed a perfect line of light blue toothpaste onto it, and then handed it to Aemeath.

"Thank you~" Aemeath said sweetly, took the toothbrush and put it in her mouth.

In the mirror, the two stood side by side. While brushing her teeth, Aemeath's big, adorable eyes darted restlessly, watching Lu Yan's reflection in the mirror.

Lu Yan brushed his teeth slowly and deliberately; even with a mouthful of foam, his handsome and upright demeanor was still undeniable.

"A-Yan, um... look, bubbles." Aemeath deliberately puffed out her cheeks, pointed to a little white foam overflowing from the corner of her mouth, and mumbled indistinctly.

Lu Yan glanced at her through the mirror, smiled helplessly, and took out his free left hand to pick up a washcloth from the side, dampened it with warm water, and very naturally wiped the foam from the corner of her mouth.

"You won't even brush your teeth properly," Lu Yan mumbled a reprimand, but his movements were incredibly gentle.

After washing up, a delicious aroma soon filled the kitchen.

In the frying pan, two perfectly fried eggs are sizzling enticingly.

The bread machine next to me dinged and popped out two slices of golden-brown, crispy whole wheat bread.

Lu Yan skillfully fried the ham slices until the edges were slightly charred, then poured the steaming hot milk into two glasses.

Aemeath followed Lu Yan like a little tail, her hands behind her back, peeking at the food in the frying pan, occasionally exclaiming "It smells so good!"

"Go sit down at the table, it'll be ready soon." Lu Yan gently nudged her shoulder with his elbow, shooing her out of the kitchen.

The sunlight was just right at the dining table.

Aemeath rested her chin on her hands, her legs swinging happily under the dining chair, watching Lu Yan bring out the sumptuous breakfast.

"Let's eat!" Aemeath picked up her fork, unceremoniously cut off a large piece of fried egg, and popped it into her mouth, her eyes crinkling with satisfaction. "A-Yan, your cooking skills are getting better and better. This egg is fried to perfection."

Lu Yan sat opposite her, slowly took a sip of milk, and chuckled, "Are you praising me, or paving the way for me to make you make breakfast every day from now on?"

"Oh dear, how could that be!" Aemeath playfully stuck out her tongue, then used her fork to pick up a small piece of crispy ham from her plate, crossed the table, and held it to Lu Yan's lips. "Here, as a reward, I'll give you a bite of the best part."

Lu Yan obediently opened his mouth, ate the ham, chewed it a couple of times, and nodded. "It's really good. However, the best part should be across the street."

This unexpected sweet talk made Aemeath blush. She gave him a playful glare and said, "No sweet talk this early in the morning! Eat your food!"

The breakfast, filled with laughter and pink bubbles, was quickly devoured amidst the two feeding each other and bickering.

Lu Yan quickly tidied up the dishes and put them in the dishwasher. When he dried his hands and returned to the living room, Aemeath was lounging on the sofa, hugging a cushion, sunbathing like a well-fed kitten.

Seeing Lu Yan approach, Aemeath looked up, her bright golden eyes sparkling with anticipation for the unknown day. She asked curiously:

"A-Yan, our trip yesterday was a perfect success! We got our hair cut and bought our clothes. So, what are we planning to do today? Play games at home all day, or go shopping?"

Lu Yan walked over and sat down next to her. He didn't answer immediately, but instead reached out and smoothed her slightly messy hair, which had become a little disheveled from leaning against the sofa.

His fingers ran through her smooth hair, his gaze deep and focused, quietly fixed on Aemeath's eyes.

After a while, Lu Yan spoke softly in a calm tone:

"Let's go take our marriage certificate photos."

These few words, though Aemeath like a thunderclap from a clear sky.

Aemeath's hand, which had been fiddling with the cushion, froze, and her mind went blank for a moment. She sat up abruptly, her eyes wide open, her golden pupils filled with disbelief and astonishment.

"Huh?! We're going now?!" Aemeath's voice rose several octaves in surprise.

Before this, they had indeed discussed wedding photos many times, and yesterday they even went out to pick out the white shirts they wanted to wear.

But in Aemeath's subconscious, she always thought that taking photos was part of the process on the day they got their marriage certificate, and that it was something that would only be done on the day they actually went to the Civil Affairs Bureau.

Hearing Lu Yan suddenly say that he would go today, this unexpected acceleration of the progress bar left her both excited and somewhat caught off guard.

Seeing Aemeath's shocked expression, Lu Yan not only didn't take back his words, but his gaze became even gentler and more determined.

He looked at her, a reassuring smile playing on his lips, nodded gently, and said with certainty, "Yes. Let's go now."

"But..." Aemeath bit her rosy lower lip, clasping her hands together hesitantly.

"I'd also like to take photos inside the Civil Affairs Bureau. I've already checked the guides, and everyone takes photos right in front of the little red curtain at the Civil Affairs Bureau on the day they get their marriage certificates."

"Although there might be a wait in line, the sense of ritual of getting your photo taken and stamped on the spot is quite nice."

Lu Yan knew what she was thinking. He reached out and gently took Aemeath's intertwined little hands in his large, warm palms.

"Little Aemeath, the Civil Affairs Bureau is indeed a place where we can film," Lu Yan's voice was gentle and soothing, "But I don't want you to go through those assembly-line-like filming experiences."

He looked into her eyes and patiently explained, "There are so many couples getting married at the Civil Affairs Bureau every day. To save time, the photographer might only press the shutter twice."

"The lighting might not be perfect, the angle might not be right, and they might not even remind you to start over if your hair gets a little messy from the wind."

"That photo is going to be printed on two red marriage certificates, something that will stay with us for a lifetime. I don't want it to be anything less than perfect or without any regrets."

Lu Yan gently tightened his grip on her hand, his gaze tracing her delicate features. "You're so beautiful. I spent another whole night getting ready yesterday, and now we're at our most perfect state."

"How can we just rush through this in a poorly lit room?"

Hearing Lu Yan's words, expressing his wholehearted concern for her and even using her lie about washing his hair yesterday as an excuse, Aemeath's last hesitation vanished.

Instead, there is a sweetness that melts like honey and a feeling of being cherished.

"A-Yan ~" Aemeath's voice softened.

Yes, since A-Yan wants to give her the best, what reason does she have to refuse?

Moreover, if they go to a professional photo studio, they can indeed have more time to adjust their state and capture each other's most beautiful moments.

Aemeath's mind instantly conjured up those exquisite ID photos she had seen online yesterday.

"That works too!" Excitement rekindled in Aemeath's eyes, and her surprise was completely replaced by anticipation.

She grasped Lu Yan's hand in return, her eyes crinkling with laughter, and said, "I've heard that professional photo studios outside take pretty good pictures. Not only is the lighting extremely professional, but the photographers also guide you on poses and expressions. You can even take your time to choose and refine the small details after the shoot! If I went to the Civil Affairs Bureau, what if my smile froze on the spot? That would be terrible!"

"Should we put on some makeup? Should we leave our hair down, or braid it a little?" Once Aemeath girlish excitement was immediately and completely ignited.

Like a little sparrow, she bombarded him with a series of questions.

Looking at her vibrant appearance, Lu Yan's smile deepened.

He reached out and gently ruffled her long, smooth pink hair. "You don't need heavy makeup. You look perfect as you are. Just wear those two white shirts we bought yesterday, and that will be enough."

"I've already booked the photo studio in advance; it's the best-reputed one in the city. They have professional makeup artists, so if needed, they can do some touch-ups. As for the lipstick..."

Lu Yan deliberately dragged out his words, his gaze lingering on her pink lips, and smiled knowingly, "I already 'touched' the color, it looks very natural and beautiful."

"Ugh~ You're teasing me again!" Aemeath immediately realized what he was saying, and two blushes instantly appeared on her cheeks.

She suddenly stood up from the sofa, eagerly grabbed Lu Yan's arm, and dragged him towards the bedroom.

"Come on, come on! Hurry up and change your clothes! I'm so thirsty!"

Back in the bedroom, the two carefully took out the shirts they had chosen the day before from the closet.

The soft rustling of fabric against fabric was exceptionally clear in the quiet bedroom.

Aemeath took off her pajamas and put on a well-tailored pure white shirt. The shirt had a good cut, neither too tight nor too loose, and it perfectly accentuated her slender waist.

Most importantly, the pure white made her dazzling pink hair even more striking and dreamlike.

She stood in front of the full-length mirror, her slender fingers rapidly buttoning her shirt.

Lu Yan also changed into a shirt beside her. He was already tall and slender with broad shoulders and a lean waist. Wearing this clean and crisp white shirt, he exuded a clear, gentle, and refreshingly handsome aura.

"A-Yan, your top button isn't buttoned up properly."

Aemeath turned her head to look at Lu Yan, then naturally turned around and took a step closer to him.

She reached out and skillfully straightened Lu Yan's shirt collar, then carefully buttoned the top button into the buttonhole.

Lu Yan lowered his head and looked at Aemeath was so close to him.

The way she carefully straightened his collar resembled that of a gentle and virtuous wife seeing her husband off at the door in the early morning.

This ordinary yet incredibly powerful scene of life made Lu Yan unable to resist reaching out and wrapping his arms around Aemeath's waist from both sides, then gently resting his chin on her shoulder.

"Wife, you look so beautiful today." Lu Yan looked at the two of them standing side by side in the mirror and exclaimed sincerely.

The scene in the mirror was perfect. Two heads, one black and one pink, were close together, both wearing matching white shirts. The undisguised love and harmony in their eyes made it seem as if they were born to be together.

Aemeath looked at herself in the mirror, and the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up, revealing a smile even brighter and more dazzling than the summer sun.

She reached out and placed her hands on the back of Lu Yan's hands, which were wrapped around her waist, and gently patted them.

"Of course! A-Yan is as handsome as ever~" Aemeath turned her head, her golden eyes sparkling with unwavering determination and overflowing happiness.

She took a breath and announced in a cheerful tone:

"A-Yan! Ready to go!"