Arc 8The Wedding Eve

Lu Yan and Aemeath prepared for their marriage registration by choosing matching clothes, taking their certificate photo, and assembling wedding candy for their neighbors. On the morning they planned to visit the civil affairs bureau, they woke together and set out for the most important day of their lives.

  • Aemeath and Lu Yan found the household registration booklet and celebrated that they would soon become a real family.
  • Lu Yan and Aemeath shopped for matching white outfits, and Lu Yan got his hair trimmed for their marriage certificate photo.
  • Aemeath asked Lu Yan to care for her hair, and he learned her routine before promising to look after her future too.
  • Lu Yan and Aemeath took their marriage certificate photo at Gathering Light Visuals and agreed the pictures were perfect.
  • Lu Yan and Aemeath bought wedding candy for their neighbors, and Aemeath said she wanted them to know she was marrying him.
  • On the morning of their planned visit to the civil affairs bureau, Aemeath teased Lu Yan awake, and they agreed to go together.
Chapters 176–200 Vol. 2 Read

Ch. 176True Family

Lu Yan and Aemeath searched their home for his household registration booklet, reminiscing over keepsakes and drawings along the way. After finding it, they looked forward to becoming legally married in five days and set out to buy clothes.

  • Aemeath and Lu Yan searched the living room and bedroom for the household registration booklet.
  • Aemeath found their old amusement park tickets, and Lu Yan recalled their first date.
  • Aemeath discovered Lu Yan’s sketchbook and asked when he had begun to love her.
  • Lu Yan found the household registration booklet and showed Aemeath that both were listed as unmarried and unrelated.
  • Aemeath said that in five days she would be listed as Lu Yan’s wife, and they embraced as they celebrated becoming a real family.
  • Lu Yan and Aemeath decided to go out and buy clothes for their upcoming wedding.

Ch. 177As If They Were Back in That Spring

Lu Yan and Aemeath headed to the mall to buy clothes, excitedly enjoying their life as fiancés. On the way, they reminisced about their awkward first trip there together.

  • Lu Yan packed the household register into his backpack while Aemeath hurried to get ready.
  • Aemeath showed Lu Yan her outfit, and he called her beautiful and joked that he was jealous of anyone who looked at her.
  • Lu Yan and Aemeath walked hand in hand toward the mall, their vine rings catching the sunlight.
  • Aemeath recalled how Lu Yan had been nervous during their first mall trip, staying focused on his phone and messaging her through his notes app.
  • Aemeath imitated Lu Yan’s awkward behavior and laughed as they continued toward the mall.

Ch. 178The Past Felt Like Yesterday

Lu Yan and Aemeath reminisced about how they once could not openly be together, then walked hand in hand to the mall as Lu Yan promised to show his love for her openly. At the cosmetics counters, Aemeath recognized a familiar place and teased Lu Yan about it.

  • Aemeath teased Lu Yan about his shy behavior during their first mall trip, and he pulled her close and threatened to kiss her if she teased him in public again.
  • Aemeath told Lu Yan how jealous she had felt when she could only stay beside him unseen, and he kissed her hand and confessed he had feared losing her.
  • Lu Yan raised their joined hands to show their rings and said he could now hold her openly and tell the world she was his.
  • Aemeath and Lu Yan traded memories and promises as they walked into the mall and drew glances from shoppers.
  • Aemeath stopped at the first-floor cosmetics counters, recognized one brand, and asked Lu Yan if the place looked familiar.

Ch. 179A Strange Unsolved Mystery

Lu Yan and Aemeath returned to the mall to shop for clothes to wear in their marriage certificate photo. A saleswoman recognized Lu Yan from his mysterious solo visit months earlier and wondered whether Aemeath had been there unseen.

  • Lu Yan teased Aemeath about her jealousy during their first visit, then promised he would only ever love her.
  • Aemeath admitted she was nervous about choosing outfits for their marriage certificate photo, and Lu Yan reassured her.
  • Lu Yan and Aemeath entered the women's clothing store and met the saleswoman who remembered Lu Yan's previous visit.
  • The saleswoman recalled Lu Yan buying women's clothes and entering the fitting room alone, where she had heard a girl's laughter.
  • The saleswoman greeted Lu Yan and Aemeath, praised Aemeath's beauty, and offered to show them summer dresses.

Ch. 180Acknowledged in Front of a Stranger

Lu Yan proudly introduced Aemeath as his fiancée while they shopped for outfits for their marriage certificate photo, leaving her flustered by his open affection. Aemeath then went to choose clothes with the saleswoman while Lu Yan waited nearby.

  • Aemeath eagerly waited for Lu Yan to respond after the saleswoman mistook her for his girlfriend.
  • Lu Yan told the saleswoman that Aemeath was his fiancée and asked to see matching outfits for their marriage certificate photo.
  • The saleswoman recognized Lu Yan from an earlier visit and teased the couple about how quickly their relationship had progressed.
  • Lu Yan said he could hardly wait to marry Aemeath, making her blush and flee to browse the clothing racks.
  • The saleswoman guided Aemeath toward classic white shirts and discussed choosing a style that looked formal yet gentle.

Ch. 181Trying on clothes

Lu Yan and Aemeath chose matching white shirts for their marriage-certificate photo, and they stepped out of the fitting rooms wearing them. They left the shop looking well suited to one another.

  • Aemeath tried three white blouses and asked Lu Yan which one suited her best.
  • Lu Yan praised Aemeath and recommended the silk V-neck blouse for their marriage-certificate photo.
  • Lu Yan asked the saleswoman for a simple white shirt that would complement Aemeath’s blouse, and he chose a cotton shirt with matching buttons.
  • The saleswoman led Lu Yan and Aemeath to neighboring fitting rooms to try on their selections.
  • Lu Yan and Aemeath emerged wearing their matching white outfits, and the saleswoman admired how they looked.

Ch. 182A Perfect Match

Lu Yan and Aemeath bought matching white shirts for their wedding photos, sharing a tender moment as they tried them on. They left the store and headed to a hair salon so Aemeath could watch Lu Yan get his hair trimmed.

  • Lu Yan and Aemeath tried on matching white shirts and admired their reflections together.
  • Aemeath fastened Lu Yan's collar and straightened his hair, and Lu Yan called her “wifey.”
  • Lu Yan bought the shirts, and the saleswoman gave them matching socks and wished them a happy marriage.
  • Aemeath linked arms with Lu Yan and led him toward a hair salon to get his hair trimmed.
  • Lu Yan and Aemeath reached the salon, with Aemeath blushing as Lu Yan teased her by calling her “wifey.”

Ch. 183The Future Within Reach

Lu Yan got a fresh haircut before he and Aemeath shared lunch and talked about their upcoming marriage registration. They left the restaurant looking forward to their wedding and the future they would build together.

  • Aemeath instructed the stylist to give Lu Yan a neat haircut for their wedding photos and proudly corrected him that Lu Yan was her fiancé.
  • The stylist cut Lu Yan's hair, and Aemeath excitedly praised his new look.
  • Lu Yan and Aemeath went to a Chinese restaurant for lunch and teased each other about his looks and her jealousy.
  • Aemeath and Lu Yan fed each other sweet-and-sour pork ribs and discussed wedding candy and what they would eat after registering their marriage.

Ch. 184Exclusive Service

After returning home from shopping, Aemeath asked Lu Yan for an exclusive service. He thought she wanted a massage, but she revealed that she wanted him to take care of her hair, leaving him unsure how to proceed.

  • Lu Yan and Aemeath returned to their courtyard house after shopping, and Lu Yan reflected that they would soon be a real family.
  • Lu Yan carried Aemeath to the sofa and massaged her calves, assuming that was the exclusive service she wanted.
  • Aemeath stopped Lu Yan’s massage and told him she wanted him to take care of her hair.
  • Lu Yan admitted that he only knew how to wash Aemeath’s hair and had no idea what hair care involved.

Ch. 185Master Lu's Service

Lu Yan hesitated to treat Aemeath’s hair before their marriage certificate photo, afraid he might damage it, but she explained that she wanted him to care for it himself. He agreed to learn the treatment steps, and Aemeath happily accepted.

  • Lu Yan worried that his inexperience might ruin Aemeath’s hair before their marriage certificate photo and suggested taking her to a professional stylist.
  • Aemeath hugged Lu Yan and told him she wanted him, not a hairstylist, to prepare her hair for their photo.
  • Aemeath explained that she wanted every detail of her appearance to carry Lu Yan’s care and said she did not mind waiting while he treated her hair.
  • Lu Yan was moved by Aemeath’s trust, agreed to learn the treatment, and asked her to guide him.
  • Aemeath embraced Lu Yan and sweetly agreed.

Ch. 186Another Match

Lu Yan and Aemeath cuddled at home and talked about their upcoming marriage before deciding to play Street Fighter together. The chapter ended as they chose their fighters for another match.

  • Aemeath told Lu Yan she wanted to cuddle and hear sweet words rather than eat watermelon.
  • Lu Yan reassured Aemeath that his heart belonged to her as they embraced on the sofa.
  • Aemeath spotted the game console and challenged Lu Yan to Street Fighter, promising to go easy on him.
  • Lu Yan said he had practiced fighting games and challenged Aemeath to give it her all.
  • Aemeath chose Chun-Li, and Lu Yan selected Guile for the match.

Ch. 187All's Fair in War

Lu Yan surprised Aemeath by winning the first round of their fighting game, but Aemeath won the second by distracting him with affection. She claimed victory and Lu Yan kissed her, turning their promised cuddling reward into a romantic moment.

  • Lu Yan used his practiced defense and combos to defeat Aemeath in the first round.
  • Aemeath insisted on a rematch and fought Lu Yan in a fierce second round.
  • Aemeath leaned against Lu Yan and blew warmly against his ear, making him lose focus.
  • Aemeath seized the opening to win the second round and climbed onto Lu Yan's lap.
  • Lu Yan conceded and kissed Aemeath as she celebrated her victory.

Ch. 188An Eye for an Eye

Lu Yan distracted Aemeath with a kiss to win their deciding Street Fighter match, then teased her about the bet as they cuddled. They settled on playing It Takes Two, but a WeChat message from Shuyao interrupted them.

  • Lu Yan complimented Aemeath and kissed her, distracting her long enough to win the deciding round.
  • Aemeath accused Lu Yan of cheating, but he reminded her that she had promised to grant his request if he won.
  • Lu Yan asked to extend their cuddle time indefinitely, and Aemeath agreed on the condition that he behaved.
  • Lu Yan massaged Aemeath's sore waist, and they agreed to switch to It Takes Two.
  • A WeChat notification arrived from Shuyao, and Aemeath's interest perked up when Lu Yan showed her the message.

Ch. 189It Was All for Us to Meet Again

Aemeath and Lu Yan cuddled while she answered Lu Shuyao’s invitation to play Delta Force, telling her they were preparing to register their marriage. When Shuyao asked how long Aemeath had known Lu Yan, Aemeath reflected on their time together and said she had known him for “a very, very long time,” leaving them sharing a tender moment.

  • Lu Shuyao asked Aemeath to join her and Lu Yan for Delta Force, and Aemeath joked about having to rescue her in the game.
  • Aemeath told Lu Shuyao they were getting ready to register their marriage, delighting Lu Yan.
  • Lu Shuyao asked how long Aemeath had known Lu Yan, and Aemeath paused to think about their relationship.
  • Aemeath replied that she had known Lu Yan for “a very, very long time,” recalling that he had saved her from Jian Lake when they were little.
  • Lu Yan kissed Aemeath’s forehead after she said the long years of searching had been so they could meet again.

Ch. 190A Cozy Chat

Aemeath ended her chat with Lu Shuyao and spent a cozy afternoon with Lu Yan before they made dinner together. While cooking, they joked about growing old and renewing their marriage, leaving them happily imagining a future together.

  • Aemeath told Lu Shuyao that her history with Lu Yan was a secret, then ended their conversation.
  • Aemeath cuddled with Lu Yan and said that spending a sweet afternoon with her fiancé was her most important business.
  • When Aemeath grew hungry, she and Lu Yan went to the kitchen to make stir-fried tomatoes and eggs and shrimp.
  • As they cooked, Aemeath asked whether they would still discuss dinner when they were old, and Lu Yan reassured her that he would stay with her.
  • Aemeath suggested she could use the system to change their information and let them marry several times, but Lu Yan said their first wedding mattered most.

Ch. 191Clumsy Tenderness

Lu Yan and Aemeath shared dinner and an affectionate evening before Aemeath taught him how to care for her long pink hair. After Lu Yan finished washing, treating, and drying it, they agreed he would take care of her hair and future.

  • Aemeath cooked dinner while Lu Yan embraced her, and they discussed their plans to register their marriage in a few days.
  • After dinner, Aemeath pulled Lu Yan from the sofa to the bathroom to teach him how to care for her hair.
  • Lu Yan carefully combed and washed Aemeath's hair, massaged shampoo into her scalp, and applied a hair mask under her guidance.
  • While the hair mask sat, Aemeath kissed Lu Yan as a reward for his careful work.
  • Lu Yan rinsed and dried Aemeath's hair, applied hair oil to its ends, and promised to take care of her future as well as her hair.

Ch. 192A Sweet Deception

Lu Yan woke beside Aemeath and realized her elaborate hair-care routine the night before had been an excuse to get him to pamper her before their marriage registration. He felt touched by her affection, unaware that she had already woken and watched him.

  • Lu Yan woke early and gazed at Aemeath sleeping in his arms.
  • He remembered carefully washing and treating her hair the night before and admired the strand in his hand.
  • Lu Yan recalled that Aemeath's hair had always been smooth and easy to manage, even without special products or care.
  • He realized Aemeath had invented the hair-care lesson as an excuse to have him look after her before they got their marriage certificate.
  • Lu Yan felt warmed by the affection and trust behind her scheme, while Aemeath had been awake for some time.

Ch. 193Good Morning Kiss

Lu Yan examined Aemeath’s hair after their nighttime hair-care routine, only to discover she had been awake and watching him. Aemeath teased him for neglecting her good morning kiss, and the chapter ended with them sharing one as sunlight filled the room.

  • Lu Yan studied Aemeath’s hair while she pretended to sleep, and she watched him without moving.
  • Lu Yan noticed Aemeath was awake and called her smile creepy, making her drop her act and tease him for looking like a pervert.
  • Lu Yan realized Aemeath had invented the hair-care routine to make him wash her hair, but she defended herself by invoking his promise to marry her.
  • Aemeath complained that Lu Yan had spent the morning playing with her hair without giving her a proper kiss.
  • Lu Yan kissed Aemeath, and she eagerly returned the good morning kiss.

Ch. 194Photo Studio, Ready to Go!

Lu Yan and Aemeath shared a playful morning before he told her they would take their marriage certificate photos at a professional studio. Aemeath eagerly agreed, and they dressed in matching white shirts and prepared to leave.

  • Lu Yan teased Aemeath about washing her hair, and she persuaded him to take responsibility for washing it from then on.
  • Lu Yan and Aemeath brushed their teeth and ate breakfast together.
  • Aemeath asked about their plans, and Lu Yan said he had booked a photo studio for their marriage certificate photos.
  • Lu Yan explained that he wanted them to have a careful, high-quality photo rather than rush through a session at the Civil Affairs Bureau, and Aemeath agreed.
  • Lu Yan and Aemeath changed into their white shirts, helped each other get ready, and Aemeath announced they were ready to go.

Ch. 195A Trip to the Photo Studio

Lu Yan and Aemeath went to Gathering Light Visuals to take the photo for their marriage certificates. They settled in before the red backdrop, where the photographer prepared to guide them through the shot.

  • Aemeath nervously adjusted her shirt on the way to the studio, and Lu Yan reassured her and held her hand.
  • Lu Yan and Aemeath arrived at Gathering Light Visuals and confirmed their appointment for a marriage certificate photo.
  • Aemeath declined makeup and styling, while the employee admired her skin and hair.
  • The photographer welcomed the couple into the second-floor studio and seated them on the bench before the red backdrop.
  • Lu Yan carefully wiped the bench before helping Aemeath sit beside him, and the photographer asked if they needed to straighten each other's clothes.

Ch. 196The Perfect Shot

Lu Yan and Aemeath had their photograph taken at Shiguang Photography, where their closeness helped them capture a perfect portrait. After relaxing together while it was printed, they received the photos and left with the studio’s wedding-photography offer.

  • Lu Yan reassured Aemeath during the photo shoot, and she relaxed enough to smile naturally for the camera.
  • The photographer showed Lu Yan and Aemeath their portrait and praised how well their expressions and body language matched.
  • Lu Yan and Aemeath waited together in the VIP area, teasing and cuddling while their photos were printed.
  • A staff member brought Lu Yan and Aemeath their photo negatives and prints and invited them to return for wedding photos.
  • Lu Yan thanked the staff member and took the red paper bag containing their photos.

Ch. 197Wedding Candy and a Declaration

Lu Yan and Aemeath chose their marriage-certificate photos and headed out to buy wedding candy. Aemeath decided she would distribute the candy to Lu Yan’s former neighbors so everyone would know they were getting married.

  • Lu Yan showed Aemeath their photos, and they agreed the pictures were perfect for their marriage certificates.
  • Lu Yan and Aemeath walked beneath the plane trees and decided to buy chocolate, peanut, and fruit candies for their neighbors.
  • Aemeath asked to hand out the wedding candy herself and recalled how she had once been jealous when Auntie Li tried to introduce Lu Yan to her niece.
  • Aemeath declared that she wanted Lu Yan’s old neighbors to know he was marrying her, and Lu Yan embraced her and called her the best, most adorable wife in the world.

Ch. 198Sweet Strawberry Candy

Lu Yan and Aemeath bought wedding candy and chose embroidered gauze bags for packaging, then shared a flirtatious moment over a strawberry candy on their way to their next destination. Aemeath hurried Lu Yan along so they could go home for lunch.

  • Lu Yan and Aemeath visited the Hundred Years of Harmony Traditional Wedding Shop and picked out chocolates, nougat, fruit candies, and thirty champagne-colored gauze bags.
  • Aemeath packed a sample wedding candy bag, and she and Lu Yan agreed to assemble the favors together at home.
  • Lu Yan carried their purchases as he and Aemeath left the shop hand in hand.
  • Aemeath fed Lu Yan a strawberry candy, and he teased her by saying she was as sweet as it was.
  • Aemeath proudly accepted Lu Yan’s compliment, then skipped ahead and called for him to hurry home for lunch.

Ch. 199Sleeping Beauty?

On the morning of July 10, Aemeath woke early, excited to marry Lu Yan, and tried to coax him out of bed. Lu Yan pretended to remain asleep as Aemeath teased him, leaving their playful wake-up contest unresolved.

  • Aemeath woke before her alarm on the morning she and Lu Yan planned to visit the civil affairs bureau.
  • Aemeath watched Lu Yan sleep and thought about how this would be her last morning as his girlfriend.
  • Aemeath tried to wake Lu Yan by calling to him and blowing gently against his ear.
  • Lu Yan pretended to be asleep, though his breathing and eyelashes revealed that he was awake.
  • Aemeath teased Lu Yan by tracing circles on his chest and suggesting he needed a kiss to get up.
  • Lu Yan kept his eyes closed, but his trembling smile and uneven breathing gave away his reaction.

Ch. 200The Magical Spell to Wake the Sleeping Prince

Aemeath woke Lu Yan with a kiss, and the two playfully celebrated their affection before preparing for an important day. The chapter ended with them agreeing that the day would be the most important moment of their lives and getting ready to go.

  • Aemeath kissed Lu Yan to break his pretend Sleeping Beauty spell, and he opened his eyes.
  • Lu Yan played along with Aemeath's fairy-tale scene, flexing his muscles and joking that he felt ready to fight a dragon.
  • Aemeath laughed at Lu Yan's pose and called him a bodybuilding coach, while he said he would be anything that made her happy.
  • Aemeath urged Lu Yan to get up, wash, and eat breakfast because they had a lot to do that day.
  • Lu Yan held Aemeath's hand and said the day was the most important moment of their lives, and they agreed to go.
Arc 8 of 9
Arc 8 of 9