Chapter 307: This Counts as a Wedding Night

Chapter 307 This Could Pass as Our Wedding Night

While Ye Xiaoxiao went back to change, Lu Hanchuan somehow got a bouquet of roses and handed them to her.

"You’re even prettier than these roses."

"Thanks, that’s sweet."

Since they had all their paperwork ready and the army-approved report in hand, the staff at the civil affairs bureau led them straight to take photos and register their marriage.

"Today, we’ve processed a hundred couples, but a pair as good-looking as you two is rare."

The staff member kept complimenting while looking at the freshly printed photos.

Ye Xiaoxiao passed out candy to the staff.

It was the first time the staff got any—candy was pretty pricey these days.

Not only were they good-looking, but they also knew how to be thoughtful.

Lu Hanchuan asked curiously, "When did you buy the candy?"

"I grabbed it from my master’s place when I changed."

It was all so sudden; she hadn’t had time to buy wedding candy.

Lu Hanchuan asked, "Does your master know we’re registering today?"

Ye Xiaoxiao shook her head. "We’ll let them know tomorrow. My third and fourth brothers will come over for dinner too."

Lu Hanchuan understood Xiao Xiao’s meaning.

Tonight was just for the two of them.

He studied the freshly stamped marriage license, turning it this way and that.

"Let me see," Ye Xiaoxiao reached out.

But Lu Hanchuan slipped it right into his pocket.

"We can look at it at home."

Though Lu Hanchuan had several places, he headed straight back to the university-district apartment near Jinghua University.

This was where they had lived the longest, packed with memories.

Upon returning, Lu Hanchuan spotted new photos up in the living room.

They were likely taken during Xiao Xiao’s graduation recital—her in a white dress, playing the violin.

Ye Xiaoxiao reached out. "Let me see the marriage license again..."

Before she could react, Lu Hanchuan grabbed her wrist.

Then he pulled her into his arms, and before she could respond, his burning lips pressed against hers.

Pressed together, their warmth engulfed each other.

Ye Xiaoxiao was left breathless.

From the living room all the way to the bedroom, Xiao Xiao’s head was spinning.

She thought the weather was too hot—they really needed to get an AC in here...

Before she could finish the thought, Lu Hanchuan gripped her chin and turned her face back. "Pay attention."

His kiss was wild and relentless, unlike any before.

Their size difference left Xiao Xiao with no chance to resist, only to sink deeper with him.

...

A wild night. When she opened her eyes the next morning, it was broad daylight.

Summer sunlight peeked through the cracks in the curtains, making it clear it was another scorcher.

Ye Xiaoxiao blinked, feeling something weighing her down.

She tilted her head and was met with the perfect side profile of the man beside her—his tall nose bridge, thick lashes, and sharp jawline...

A dream for any admirer of beauty.

Xiao Xiao shifted slightly.

Ugh… so achy.

Remembering how he’d acted last night, she was pissed that he was still sleeping so peacefully.

She reached out to go for Lu Hanchuan’s cheek.

Before her fingers could touch him, he caught her hand, rolled her over, and pinned her beneath him.

"Lu Hanchuan! You're too much!"

He lowered his head and kissed her cheek. "Don’t be angry, sweetheart."

Ye Xiaoxiao could tell—he apologized quickly, but he’d never change.

Just as she was about to lose her temper, Lu Hanchuan sat up.

"Get some more sleep. I'll go grab breakfast."

He bent down to pick up the clothes scattered on the floor. Yesterday’s clothes were done for, but fortunately, they had spare clothes here.

Several mementos from last night marred Lu Hanchuan's bare back—scratches left behind.

Ye Xiaoxiao finally averted her gaze, hiding her burning face in the pillow in embarrassment.

...

When Ye Xiaoxiao finally got up, it was already noon.

Lu Hanchuan had breakfast ready—porridge, steamed buns, fried dough sticks, and pickled side dishes.

"Have a little something first. We’ll grab a real meal later."

Ye Xiaoxiao sat down and poked at the xiaolongbao on her plate with chopsticks.

"Aren't we having dinner with the family this afternoon?"

Lu Hanchuan glanced at Xiao Xiao, holding back his words.

"If you're not feeling well, we can push it back a couple days."

Ye Xiaoxiao bit down hard on the dumpling and gave him a sideways look. "I can do it!"

Lu Hanchuan gave a doting smile. "Alright, alright. I’ll give them a heads-up later so they can prepare."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Tell them today is just a simple meal—keep it low-key."

She was mainly afraid they’d bring over-the-top gifts.

Lu Hanchuan said helplessly. "I can’t promise that. You know how much they love you to pieces."

Just as Lu Hanchuan expected, when he called home and mentioned that he and Xiao Xiao had registered their marriage,

Grandma Lu was flustered immediately. "Why the rush? You didn’t even tell us beforehand! We… we haven’t prepared anything!"

Lu Hanchuan explained, "We had time yesterday, so we went to the civil affairs office to get the certificate.

Xiao Xiao said we’ll need your help when we hold the wedding."

Only then did Grandma Lu brighten up. "Don’t worry, leave the wedding to me. I’ll make sure it’s the most spectacular wedding ever!"

Lu Hanchuan: "We’re having dinner at Beijing Hotel this afternoon with Master Song and Xiao Xiao’s two brothers. We’ll discuss the wedding details when Xiao Xiao's parents arrive."

Grandma Lu nodded. "That makes sense. Grandpa and I will definitely be there on time."

After hanging up, Grandma Lu immediately called her wealth manager, then hurried upstairs.

Grandpa Lu: "Why the rush upstairs?"

Grandma Lu: "Though it’s last-minute, I must pick out some gifts for Xiao Xiao. Call our son and daughter-in-law—they have to squeeze in a visit too."

Grandpa Lu had no objections to giving Xiao Xiao gifts, but calling their busy son and daughter-in-law seemed like overkill.

Their grandson had just said it wasn’t a formal dinner, just a casual gathering for those available.

Grandma Lu wasn't having it. "Just make the call. Xiao Xiao’s parents are too far away to come, but Chengxiu and Xingzhou are in Beijing. It's just one meal—I refuse to believe they can’t spare the time."

Grandpa Lu had to make the call.

Fortunately, there were no meetings at work today, so Yun Chengxiu and Lu Xingzhou could both squeeze in a visit.

While Grandma Lu prepared gifts, Yun Chengxiu was on the same page as her mother-in-law.

Now a mother-in-law herself, she left work all smiles.

Meanwhile, Ye Xiaoxiao was munching on fruit that Lu Hanchuan had washed while calling her family one by one.

When she called her eldest brother’s home, Miao Cuifang picked up.

Mother and daughter chatted for twenty minutes.

Upon hearing Xiao Xiao had registered her marriage, Miao Cuifang was first overjoyed, then concerned, giving her daughter an earful of advice on married life.

"Mom, I know. Don’t worry, I’m doing just fine."