Chapter 33. “Don’t Forget to Attend Our Wedding, Buddy”

All eyes turned to Ye Chen.

Bai Xiyan frowned, about to explain—

But Ye Chen spoke first.

“You’re right, marriage is a big deal—of course we should have a wedding.”

“But Xiyan and I just got our marriage certificate recently, so the ceremony is still in the works.”

“Still, I’ll definitely give her a wedding she’ll never forget.”

“Don’t forget to attend, buddy.”

Thud!

A knife stabbed straight into Zhang Kai’s heart.

His face paled.

His goddess…

Was really married.

Had legally tied the knot with someone else!

The men’s hearts shattered, while the women swarmed Bai Xiyan.

“Xiyan, your husband’s so handsome! What does he do?”

Bai Xiyan smiled, not hiding anything.

“Him? Mostly just plays around.”

“But he does run an investment firm and founded two tech companies—decently sized, I guess.”

“Wow! That’s impressive! Is he from a rich family?”

Bai Xiyan shook her head.

“Nope, his background’s pretty average. His dad’s a teacher, and his mom runs a small restaurant back home.”

“Apart from the 300,000 yuan his family gave him when he started, everything else he earned himself.”

“A self-made tycoon! No wonder he tamed you!”

“…”

After the chatter died down, Zhang Kai couldn’t take it anymore.

Watching true love triumph while he stayed single was pure agony.

“Since Xiyan’s here, everyone’s basically arrived.”

“Let’s head out and find a quieter spot to set up camp. This place is too crowded.”

Every man except Ye Chen immediately agreed.

Ye Chen just shrugged and nodded.

Then, turning, he took Bai Xiyan’s hand and led her back to the G-Class, following Zhang Kai’s McLaren.

Behind them, whispers erupted.

“A G63 is nice, but it’s no match for a McLaren.”

“Xiyan’s husband doesn’t seem that impressive.”

“Tsk, even the prettiest girls need good taste.”

“What a waste. Once you’re married, even if you find someone better later, you’re still ‘used goods.’”

“Divorced women are like stale tofu—nobody wants them.”

The same girls who’d been all smiles earlier now gathered, their words dripping with envy.

Ten minutes later.

The McLaren pulled over.

Zhang Kai stepped out.

“This spot’s perfect—mountains, water, great scenery.”

“See that big rock? Ideal for camping. How about it?”

Ye Chen had no objections. Bai Xiyan didn’t care either.

The others nodded eagerly.

“Let’s do it!”

“Agreed!”

“Great pick, Zhang Kai!”

“…”

Breathing in the fresh air, they unloaded tents and supplies from their cars.

Standing on the large rock, the group gazed into the distance, their moods lifting.

“This place is amazing.”

“Zhang Kai, let’s set up the telescope.”

“Lao Liu, start the fire! We’re having barbecue for lunch.”

“Just barbecue? I’m making teppanyaki too.”

“…”

Everyone got busy.

But amid the crowd, Ye Chen and Bai Xiyan stood out.

Not just because they were good-looking—but because their teamwork was seamless.

They moved like a well-oiled machine.

He lit the fire; she washed the vegetables.

He chopped; she skewered.

Soon, an irresistible aroma wafted from their station.

Ye Chen had brought an extra-long grill, over a meter wide.

Now, it was packed with skewers—

Fresh yellow croaker, chicken wings, baby squid…

Simple ingredients, but arranged like a feast.

Ye Chen stood calmly in front of the grill, his movements fluid.

Even with thirty skewers cooking at once, he never faltered—nothing burned.

“Wow! Xiyan’s husband is unreal!”

“So composed—it’s mesmerizing.”

“Forget the food, just his presence is next-level.”

“Damn, no wonder Xiyan fell for him.”

“…”

The other girls crowded around, inhaling the scent with dreamy expressions.

The men who’d planned to show off their cooking skills froze, embarrassed.

“Damn it!”

“I practiced for two days, and this guy still stole the spotlight!”

They seethed silently.

But what could they do?

They were outmatched.

Bai Xiyan stood beside Ye Chen, distributing the freshly grilled skewers.

Each girl got one.

Then, picking up a chicken wing, she took a bite—and her eyes lit up.

“Mmm! Hubby, this is amazing! Try it!”

Without hesitation, she held the half-eaten wing to Ye Chen’s lips.

He took a bite and nodded.

“Not bad.”

Their shared bite sent waves of envy through the onlookers.

Nearby, Zhang Kai gritted his teeth so hard they might crack.

“Goddamn it!”

“They’re rubbing it in!”

Laughter and the smell of barbecue carried on the mountain breeze.

Not far away.

Next to a few luxury cars, Nini—who’d just finished a photoshoot—suddenly sniffed the air.

“Hey!”

“Do you smell that? Amazing barbecue!”

Her nose twitched as she tracked the scent.

“It’s coming from over there!”

Her girlfriends inhaled deeply, eyes sparkling.

“Oh my god, it’s real!”

“Should we… go mooch some food?”

“Absolutely. A few beauties like us? Those guys will be putty in our hands.”

“Face it, none of us can cook. This is fate.”

“Xiyi, what do you think?”

All eyes turned to Bai Xiyi.

She rolled her eyes.

“Why ask me? If there’s free food, we’re going.”

The others grinned.

“Haha, let’s crash their party!”

“With our charm, it’ll be a breeze.”

“But what if it’s all women?”

“Pfft! When have you ever seen women grill at outings? It’s always the guys.”

“True. We really should’ve brought some lackeys.”

“Ugh, men these days are too smart. Mention a picnic, and they vanish.”

“…”