The room was filled with deafening applause, amplified by the echoes, creating an incredibly lively atmosphere. Their wedding day wasn't even this sensational.

Yu AnTong felt like she was sitting on pins and needles, wishing she could scold her naive company employees.

What's there to fear? He hasn't done anything wrong, so there's no guilt!

Yu AnTong opened the card.

"Although you once said you only wanted a fleeting embrace and hoped we would part ways thereafter, I can't forget you. You occupy my heart, every moment of my thoughts. Even if you don't love me, I will silently guard you for the rest of my life— Yours truly."

Yu AnTong twitched her lips in pain, as if she had a toothache. Didn't this card imply a one-night stand with someone else?

Someone is definitely trying to drive a wedge between her and Xing LiXuan. Yu AnTong looked up, "I..."

Xing LiXuan asked with a gentle smile, "Happy?"

Yu AnTong: "..."

Oh no, Xing LiXuan must be livid!

Is he planning to lock her up next, confining her at home for some enforced affection? The thought strangely excited her.

Noticing that Yu AnTong didn’t seem pleased, Xing LiXuan's smile faded, and he said disappointedly, "Don’t you like roses? I'll get you something else next time."

"What do you mean?" Yu AnTong asked, genuinely puzzled, "Did you send these flowers?"

Xing LiXuan: "...Who did you think they were from?"

Yu AnTong handed him the card, "What's this nonsense you've written?"

Xing LiXuan took it, and his face darkened as he read. This wasn't the card he wrote.

"Boss, there are more flowers!"

Meanwhile, another employee walked in, holding a bouquet of roses almost identical to the previous one.

The clapping employees halted.

What's going on? Is the boss caught in a love triangle?

The atmosphere turned awkward. Fu Xin noticed and quickly dispersed the employees.

The door to the conference room closed. Xing LiXuan opened the card from the new bouquet, which contained the message he'd intended. "This bouquet is the one I ordered for you."

Yu AnTong looked at both bouquets, "Then who sent the first one?"

"Let me be clear, I've done nothing wrong. If I were involved with someone else, I would divorce you first. I'd never stoop to infidelity," Yu AnTong asserted, "Someone is trying to set me up."

"Don't ever casually mention divorce," Xing LiXuan remarked, clearly believing Yu AnTong. He examined the card closely.

Typically, a florist's card would bear their logo. This card, although finely crafted, lacked any logo—a clear sign that someone wanted to keep their identity hidden.

Even if we can't figure out who it is, guessing the person trying to sabotage our relationship through such tactics isn't hard.

A sharp glint rose in Xing Li Xu's eyes. He had never confronted Shen Yunqing because he had never seen him as a threat, especially seeing Yu An Tong hold her ground against him. He let them be, thinking it was an outlet for Yu An Tong to vent.

However, Shen Yunqing shouldn't have repeatedly provoked him and Yu An Tong. This time, he crossed a line, ruining the surprise Xing Li Xu had carefully prepared for Yu An Tong.

"It must be Shen Yunqing." Yu An Tong surmised. "He's so annoying."

Tossing the earlier bouquet into the trash, Xing Li Xu said, "Don't worry, he won't bother you again."

"What are you planning to do?"

"You don’t need to concern yourself with that." Xing Li Xu handed her the card he had prepared, "Do you still want to read it?"

"Of course! This is the first time you've ever given me flowers." Yu An Tong hadn’t expected the least romantic man, Xing Li Xu, to gift her flowers, which is why she initially believed someone else had sent them.

[To my baby and our little one, wishing you health and happiness—Xing Li Xu]

Such simple words, but for Xing Li Xu, uttering such affectionate lines was quite the feat.

Yu An Tong leaned in and gave Xing Li Xu a quick peck, teasingly saying, "I love the gift, plus one point for contestant number one!"

Wrapping his arms around her waist, Xing Li Xu replied with a playful tone, "How many points till I score a perfect?"

"Let me think." Yu An Tong pretended to ponder, "Out of a total of 100, you’re currently at 61. Just passed! You need to put in more effort, contestant!"

"You little rascal," Xing Li Xu lightly brushed Yu An Tong's nose, "Let's go home."

"Can we stop by the mall? I want to buy a vase for these flowers," Yu An Tong said, clutching the bouquet as she settled into the back seat.

"Alright."

With the New Year approaching, the mall was bustling due to year-end sales. Yu An Tong picked out two elegant long vases. As they were about to leave, she noticed the host at the promotional booth in the main hall holding a bowl adorned with chubby koi fish designs.

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The host, gripping a microphone, enthusiastically announced, "Our second event’s prize is the 'Year of Plenty Fish Bowl Set'—four large and four small bowls. Suitable for both adults and children; a practical addition for every home..."

Yu An Tong tugged at Xing Li Xu's arm, pointing at the cute koi fish bowl, "Honey, I want that."

Concerned about the crowd, Xing Li Xu replied, "Let's buy it..."

"They are promotional gifts and are not for sale. No duplicates available!" the host timely intervened, "Kiss for three minutes and it’s yours. Show a shopping receipt to participate, only for couples or married pairs."

Xing Li Xu: "Are you sure you want it?"

Yu An Tong nodded: "Yes, very much."

"Any more participants?" The host tried to rally the crowd, "Friends, hurry up! The event starts in a minute."

Xing Li Xuan glanced at the stage where several couples and married pairs were already positioned. "Stay close and follow me," he said, leading Yu An Tong up the platform.

Qi Jing Yao invited Han Le Le out for fun. Accidentally, Qi Jing Yao's phone fell, shattering its screen protector. Disturbed, he was adamant about finding a store in the mall to replace it.

Upon entering the mall, Qi Jing Yao was oblivious to the ongoing promotion event in the central hall. Instead, he looked immediately to the sides, as most malls had screen protector stalls near the entrance.

Spotting a store, Qi Jing Yao headed straight to it. Meanwhile, Han Le Le's gaze was momentarily drawn towards the event stage.

And that fleeting look left him astonished.

Excitedly, Han Le Le tapped Qi Jing Yao's arm. "Hey, isn't that Yu An Tong and Xing Li Xuan up there?"

"If Xing Li Xuan would kiss in public, I'd cut off my head and let you kick it around," said Qi Jing Yao, peeling off the bothersome screen protector, without even looking up.

Han Le Le insisted, "It really is them!"

Having successfully removed the protector, Qi Jing Yao threw it in the trash. Feeling relieved that his phone's display was still pristine, he finally looked up, only to...

Exclaim, "Damn! Has Xing Li Xuan lost his mind?"

He stared in disbelief at the billionaire Xing Li Xuan, kissing in public for a mall gift worth just a few bucks.

This was indeed... a memorable sight!

In a flash, Qi Jing Yao swiftly activated his phone's recording function.

Laughing, he said, "I'm posting this on my social feed."

Han Le Le remarked, "... I don't need your head. But I would love that bowl. Besides, isn't this your zodiac year? The red bowl is so fitting and festive."

Qi Jing Yao's smile froze. "Sweetheart, stay calm. We can buy it elsewhere."

"The host just said it's not available anywhere else," Han Le Le retorted.

Qi Jing Yao resisted, "There are red bowls everywhere. Why this one? It's not even that attractive. The chubby fish design isn't right for my zodiac year."

Han Le Le, initially indifferent, was now annoyed. He jerked away from Qi Jing Yao, "You're just ashamed, aren't you? If Xing Li Xuan and Yu An Tong can do it, why can't you? I guess your pride is more important than me."

Damn! While enjoying the spectacle, Qi Jing Yao hadn't expected the situation to blow up on him. He rushed to explain, "It's not about pride. Look at the set: four of them are huge! We don't even have kids. They'd be wasted on us. Why not let families with children have them?"

Trying to distract him, Qi Jing Yao quickly added, "Weren't you wanting a Gundam model? Let's buy that instead." He then urged Han Le Le to leave.

After a moment, Han Le Le paused, "Hold on. Xing Li Xuan and Yu An Tong don't have children either."

Relieved the prize had been distributed, Qi Jing Yao sighed, "They're just clueless."

...

Oblivious to being secretly filmed, Yu An Tong was delighted with his prize.

The bowl's exterior was joyously red, adorned with golden carps leaping over a dragon gate. Inside, it was predominantly white, with aqua wave patterns and a circle of diminishing red carps, looking incredibly adorable.

Holding the smaller bowl, Yu An Tong murmured appreciatively, "Xiao Nian will love this."

The tool that was thrown away after being used up, Mr. Xing was holding the steering wheel, and his heart was sour. Since he had a child, his wife's mind has gone to the child, and she doesn't even care about kissing him!

When he got home in the evening, Qi Jingyao's WeChat message bombed Xing Lixuan.

Qi Jingyao: [Video]

Qi Jingyao: Hahahahahaha!

Qi Jingyao: One million hush money, or I will post it on Moments.

Qi Jingyao: What about people? Are you here? If I don't reply, I will send it to the circle of friends.

Xing Lixuan and Yu Antong finished taking a shower together, and when they returned to the bedroom, they picked up the phone and saw a series of messages from Qi Jingyao.

Xing Lixuan was silent for a moment, then typed his reply calmly.

Xing Lixuan: You don't understand if you're not married.

Qi Jingyao got a wave of connotation, and angrily made a middle finger emoji, and then posted the video to his circle of friends.

Qi Jingyao: Xing Zong pours beer! 【video】

Xing Lixuan also gave him a like, then carefully lifted the quilt and got out of bed, walked to the kitchen, took out the set of carp bowls, took a photo, and posted it on the Moments.

Xing Lixuan: Wife likes it [picture]

Yu Antong was rather lethargic after being pregnant. He fell asleep not long after he got into bed. He rolled over in a daze, and did not encounter a familiar heat source. He woke up and shouted, "Husband?"

"Come on." Xing Lixuan put the carp bowl away lightly and went back to the bedroom, "Waking you up?"

Yu Antong squinted and muttered, "Husband, why did you go?"

"Go to the bathroom." Xing Lixuan took him into his arms and whispered, "Go to sleep, baby."

"Yeah." Yu Antong moved in his arms and found a comfortable position to sleep in.

Not long after it was posted on Qi Jingyao's Moments, a lot of night owls and friends who haven't slept forwarded comments.

Baoji: Hahaha!

Wei Zhejun: Isn't this my shopping mall? Thank you Mr. Xing for joining us.

Lu Ren: Hahaha, I won't get married even if you kill me.

Lin Xuan: Is this my brother Xing? I do not believe!

Xing Lixuan didn't think there was anything ashamed, and it was just right to forward it, it could help him block a lot of rotten peach blossoms, and save Yu Antong from being troubled by people who don't have long eyes.

Bao Ji woke up and looked at his mobile phone. There were several messages in the happy family, and he opened it.

Mother-in-law: I'm embarrassed to laugh. Look how good Li Xuan is to his daughter-in-law. How about you, when do you talk about friends?

Emperor Father: "You must bring home a bride for me this New Year. Otherwise, don't bother returning at all."

Grand Emperor: "My dear grandson, if you don’t fancy women, having a boyfriend is perfectly acceptable."

...

Friends who reposted in their Moments had a similar experience; they were so astonished that they hastily reshared, laughing away. They forgot to filter out their family members and, unsurprisingly, received an outpour of marriage pressures the very next day.

Author’s Note: Friendly reminder: Gossip responsibly.

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