Yu An Tong reached out for a touch.

Ah, so firm and well-built. If he remembered correctly, Xing Li Xuan's abs still made him drool with envy.

Just as he was indulging in the moment, a warm hand seized his wrist. Lifting his gaze, he met Xing Li Xuan's warning eyes.

Yu An Tong froze momentarily, quickly grasping Xing Li Xuan's intentions. He pulled back his hand and playfully slapped Xing Li Xuan, chuckling, "Where's your mind wandering off to?"

What impure thoughts you have!

He continued in a hushed voice, then normal volume, "I heard from Han Le Le that married men tend to gain weight, a phenomenon called 'Married Man’s Blissful Fat.' So I..."

Yu An Tong's eyes flicked briefly towards Xing Li Xuan's abs, continuing, "Why are your muscles still so firm? There's no change!"

Speaking of culinary skills, Yu An Tong was quite accomplished. Moreover, Xing Li Xuan had professed love for his cooking. After pregnancy, Yu An Tong seldom cooked, but every time he did, Xing Li Xuan ate more than usual.

With this in mind, he'd taken up the cooking duty, even occasionally delivering lunch to Xing Li Xuan at work.

Xing Li Xuan was so good to him, and naturally, Yu An Tong wanted to pamper him in return.

Yet, despite all this, the man hadn't gained a pound, still as dashing as ever. Yu An Tong questioned, "Where does all the food I make for you go?"

"You believe anything you hear," Xing Li Xuan chuckled. "This 'Blissful Fat' is just a nice excuse for those lacking self-control."

Reflecting on this, Yu An Tong admitted it was accurate. Many indulged in the comfort of married life – like himself.

Yu An Tong touched his increasingly chubby face, pondering his decisions.

And then there are those absurdly disciplined – like Xing Li Xuan!

Even though they went to bed early together, while Yu An Tong enjoyed sleeping in, Xing Li Xuan woke early, shifting his evening exercise to the morning and even added a morning run.

His vitality was truly commendable.

With such intense daily workouts, it would be a wonder if Xing Li Xuan's muscles vanished.

The thought made Yu An Tong a bit apprehensive. With his current pregnancy protection, he wasn't afraid to tease Xing Li Xuan. But once the baby was born, given Xing Li Xuan's stamina...

He reasonably suspected he'd end up being trapped in bed for three days after one of their nights together.

Thinking of the man who's been restrained for over half a year finally being unleashed, just the thought makes Yu Antong's knees go weak — he's terrified yet somewhat expectant.

"Would you like more soup?" Xing Lixuan interrupts Yu Antong's reverie.

Yu Antong shakes his head, "No more, or I won't have space for dinner."

"Okay." Xing Lixuan doesn't push, setting his spoon aside and finishes off the remaining soup in a few gulps. "What time are you heading to the school tonight?"

"I should be there before seven, the event starts at that time."

Checking the time, Xing Lixuan notes it's already nearing five. "Should we have dinner now and then head out, or eat when we get back?"

"How about not eating at home?" Yu Antong seeks Xing Lixuan's opinion. "I fancy some street food from the campus."

Participating in today's show and making the traditional flatbread sparked his nostalgia for those campus delights.

"It's not healthy..."

"I haven’t had it in ages, and I'm about to graduate. It's my last chance! Please, please~"

Before Xing Lixuan could refuse, Yu Antong snuggles close, cooing softly and acting coy.

Xing's mother is engrossed in the TV and doesn’t notice their exchange.

Tugging on Xing Lixuan's arm, Yu Antong pleads, "Just this once. I promise not to overdo it. Come with me and keep an eye on me."

Xing Lixuan sighs resignedly, "Stop tugging."

"Okay!"

Taking that as an agreement, Yu Antong, having achieved his aim, immediately lets go.

He meanders around the house for a bit before heading upstairs to put on his most belly-concealing outfit.

"Honey, let's go."

Eager for the delights of the food street, Yu Antong gets ready in record time.

They park the car in the school parking lot and the back gate opens directly to the food street.

The unique aromatic blend of various snacks fills the air. Yu Antong takes a deep breath, "It smells so good!"

It's been too long, food street! Here I come!

By this time, most of the students who had been dining have left, with only a few couples strolling back to the campus, glancing at Yu Antong and Xing Lixuan as they pass.

Xing Lixuan acts as if no one else exists, and Yu Antong, unfazed by their stares, happily says, "It's not crowded. Great! I want some grilled vermicelli."

Yu Antong pulls Xing Lixuan into a foil-grilled vermicelli shop he's familiar with and orders, "One grilled vermicelli, mildly spicy. Please prepare it, and we'll be back in a bit to eat."

"Sure thing!" The shop owner, busy with utensils, looks up, recognizing Yu Antong, "Hey, aren't you that guy…"

Yu An Tong gave the store owner a confirming smile, then took Xing Li Xuan's hand and headed out.

"Where to next?" Xing Li Xuan inquired.

Seizing the moment, Yu An Tong placed an order at the neighboring rice noodle roll shop for a shrimp and egg rice noodle roll while the previous shop prepared his grilled vermicelli.

Considering it to be relatively nutritious, Xing Li Xuan remained silent.

Yu An Tong quickly scanned the QR code on the wall to pay and told the store owner, "We'll have it to go, we'll pick it up shortly."

As they left the store, and Yu An Tong seemed intent on visiting more shops, Xing Li Xuan quickly interjected, "Isn't this enough?"

Yu An Tong, reining in his excitement, responded, "We’re sharing, aren't we? It's not all for me."

Faced with Xing Li Xuan's increasingly skeptical gaze, Yu An Tong sheepishly raised a single finger, pleading with puppy eyes, "Just one more place, the last one! If I don’t eat this today, I won’t be able to sleep tonight. And if I can't sleep, Xiao Nian won’t sleep well either, and Xiao Nian..."

Xing Li Xuan interrupted, "Enough, go get it."

With a victorious grin, Yu An Tong turned and headed straight for Auntie Pang's Spicy Skewers.

"Four boneless chicken feet skewers, two each of seaweed, potato slices, quail eggs, cardamom, duck intestine, and enoki mushrooms. Make it mildly spicy," he ordered.

Auntie Pang deftly brushed the skewers with spicy oil and a special sauce, sprinkled them with sesame seeds, and handed them to Yu An Tong in a paper tub resembling a popcorn bucket.

The tantalizing aroma had Yu An Tong salivating uncontrollably. After paying, the duo retraced their steps, picking up their earlier order, and finally settled down at the initial grilled vermicelli shop.

"Here comes the grilled vermicelli!"

As they took their seats, the shopkeeper promptly served the piping hot vermicelli.

"Thank you," said Yu An Tong.

Finding it too hot to eat right away, Yu An Tong decided to let it cool. He couldn’t resist and promptly started on the boneless chicken feet skewers, munching on one while offering another to Xing Li Xuan.

Xing Li Xuan hesitated briefly before accepting, eyeing the spicy-skewered delicacy with curiosity.

After quickly finishing one skewer, Yu An Tong said, "You've never tried street food like this, have you? The hygiene standards aren’t as bad as you might think."

"Modern students are quite discerning, you know. They avoid unsanitary places, prompting store owners to up their hygiene game. Plus, food stalls near schools are strictly regulated for cleanliness."

"It's safe to eat," Yu An Tong insisted as he picked up another skewer. "The chicken feet have been pickled in chili peppers, offering a crispy and spicy delight. Try some! If you won’t, I'll gladly finish them."

Yu An Tong’s final plea convinced Xing Li Xuan. After a glance, not wanting Yu An Tong to overindulge, he decided to give it a try.

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The taste was surprisingly delightful. After all, if a culinary expert like Yu An Tong praised it, it couldn't be far from perfection.

Anyone acquainted with Xing Li Xuan would be stunned to see him dining at such a street food establishment.

The two of them each grabbed a skewer, finishing off the remaining spicy ones.

The spicy sensation lingered in Yu Antong's mouth, so he took a bite of the shrimp and egg rice noodle roll to alleviate it.

The translucent and chewy rice noodle skin enveloped generous fillings of egg, minced meat, shrimp, and lettuce, all drenched in a special savory-sweet sauce from the vendor.

Each bite melded the freshness of the egg and meat, the resilience of the shrimp, and the smoothness of the rice noodle. Only the word "satisfaction" could describe the sensation.

"Here, have some," Yu Antong offered, holding out the container of rice noodle rolls for Xing Lixuan.

The vendor had been so generous with the fillings that it was challenging to pick up the rolls. The best way to eat them was right from the container.

Seeing that the rolls were quite nutritious, Xing Lixuan indulged in a few bites before coaxing Yu Antong to eat the rest.

"Burp!" After finishing, Yu Antong realized he was nearly full. "I can't believe I'm getting full, and I haven't even touched the grilled glass noodles!"

Xing Lixuan interjected, "I'll have them."

The tin foil container was filled with glass noodles, enoki mushrooms, and tiny chilis, then drowned in a hot bone broth and placed over a grill until boiling. Some secret seasonings were added, and when ready to serve, a handful of vibrant green scallions sprinkled on top. The rich aroma of the garlicky glass noodles had been enticing Yu Antong since he stepped into the store.

There was no way he was missing out!

Yu Antong protested, "I can still eat more, burp!"

An unexpected burp escaped from him, and he covered his mouth in embarrassment.

Xing Lixuan gave him a look.

Yu Antong reasoned, "You could at least let me have a taste."

Xing Lixuan sighed, "You always act as if I starve you."

"It's not the same."

After some negotiation, Yu Antong had a bite of the noodles and sipped the soup twice, feeling utterly content.

After dinner, the two leisurely made their way to the auditorium where the graduation ceremony was to be held.

These graduating students had just returned from internships and hadn't had time to prepare performances. Hence, the night's acts were presented by the juniors, a farewell tribute to the seniors.

When they arrived, the auditorium was already decorated with balloons and streamers. Student union members organized the seating, directing each graduating class to their designated areas.

Yu Antong led Xing Lixuan inside, noting, "He's with me, a family member."

The event organizer at the entrance smiled, "We know! Congratulations on your graduation, and wish you a happy life together!"

Just then, Han Lele approached. Seeing Xing Lixuan and perhaps emboldened by the festive mood, he teased, "Mr. Xing is our Business Management third class's son-in-law. He must sit with our class!"

Author's note:

Tongtong: He's a family member.

To those who remained single from freshman year till graduation: Dang!

A special thanks to the angels who sent me support tickets or nutrient solutions between 23:46:18 on 2020-02-25 and 23:53:22 on 2020-02-26.

Kudos to the angel who sent a rocket: Na℡, 1 piece;

Gratitude to the angel who placed a landmine: Yuan Yuan Yuan, 1 piece;

Thanks to the angels who poured nutrient solutions: Qing Ya, 66 bottles; Miao Ke Ke, 2 bottles; 37613020, Undecided on a Name, Ying Jie, Jiu Han, iiicy, 1 bottle each;

I'm deeply grateful for all your support, and I promise to keep pushing forward!

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