This person is clearly a male protagonist in a female-oriented novel, yet he is excessively lucid.

Without the expected difficulties, Xiao Yilin's heart, which had been hanging in suspense for so long, finally settled down, and even the slight sorrow between her brows disappeared without a trace.

After shedding all her psychological burdens, she truly understood the tenderness and bliss of "spending a spring night in a warm boudoir, and from then on, the emperor no longer held court in the morning."

Since Xiao Yilin has entered the full-scale pregnancy preparation stage, she cherishes this carefree time even more. Whenever she has free time, she drags Yu Chenzhou to play in the countryside, watching the smoke from the chimneys drift over the field ridges and listening to the croaking of frogs accompanied by the evening breeze.

Yu Chenzhou finally experienced firsthand the artistic conception of "stopping the carriage to admire the maple forest at dusk" in Du Mu's poem "Mountain Journey".

As for the price of this pleasure, it was that Xiao Yilin bit him hard on the shoulder, leaving a shallow tooth mark.

However, seeing the smiling faces of the people around me, this little "punishment" was worth it.

A few days of leisurely rural life completely softened Xiao Yilin's sophisticated urban edge, allowing her to shed all her burdens and smoothly integrate into the warm and simple atmosphere of her neighbors.

Nowadays, she has long lost the capable and aloof demeanor she once had in the workplace. She often carries a bowl of steaming hot food and skillfully joins the crowd chatting at the gate of the courtyard.

While shoveling rice into his mouth, he would listen intently to the gossip and trivial matters among his neighbors, occasionally interjecting a few words of teasing.

After dinner, she casually slipped on a pair of soft-soled slippers, linked arms with Yu Chenzhou, and strolled along the country road without any concern for her image. The evening breeze made her feel completely at ease.

During this heartwarming time, Xiao Yilin also met all of Yu Chenzhou's relatives.

Most of her relatives treated her very politely, but when faced with a few people who were about the same age as her father, they had to call her "aunt" according to their seniority, and when a group of toddlers surrounded her and sweetly called her "grandma".

She stood there stunned, her eyes filled with confusion and helplessness. Fortunately, the embarrassment was short-lived, and she didn't feel any other discomfort.

It was during casual conversations with his relatives that Yu Chenzhou finally figured out how everyone knew Xiao Yilin's identity.

The incident can be traced back to Master Jia's controversial live stream.

The live broadcast was disrupted by a dispute and the surrounding noise was deafening. Yu Chenzhou instinctively shielded Xiao Yilin behind him, and this scene was captured on camera.

Later, the group lawsuit initiated by Yu Chenzhou caused a great uproar, and this video was also dug up and widely spread by netizens, gradually gaining considerable popularity.

If it were just a video of him protecting his wife, it wouldn't cause much of a stir; at most, netizens would praise his deep affection.

Unfortunately, Xiao Yilin had previously attended a high-end entrepreneurs' reception and was interviewed by the media as a representative of young entrepreneurs; the footage even made it onto financial news.

With the two clues overlapping, observant netizens quickly deduced the identities. The news that Xiao Yilin was Yu Chenzhou's girlfriend spread rapidly among Yu Chenzhou's fan groups, gaining momentum and spreading quickly.

The result was self-evident—almost all of Yu Chenzhou's relatives knew about it.

Some relatives even came to him under the pretext of being close to him, asking for his calligraphy and paintings, but Yu Chenzhou politely but firmly refused them all.

After all, he knew very well that these people didn't know anything about calligraphy and painting; they only wanted this to show off or to make money.

Another point worth mentioning is that the ordinary lighter that Yu Chenzhou used to light the calligraphy and painting during Master Jia's live stream has now been jokingly referred to by netizens as "the most unforgivable lighter in history."

Today is a special day.

Xiao Yilin changed her carefree attitude from the previous days. She got up as soon as it was light and sat in front of the dressing table to do her makeup carefully.

She wore a pure white strapless long dress, with layers of skirt cascading down to her ankles, outlining her slender and graceful figure and making her appear even more upright.

Her long hair was loosely tied into a low bun; a simple style was chosen so as not to overshadow the bride.

Yu Chenzhou was dressed in a black suit, which was well-tailored and made his broad shoulders and narrow waist look even taller and more slender. He wore a neat white bow tie, which made him look more sophisticated and handsome than usual, with a more refined and elegant air.

This elaborate attire clearly indicates that they are attending an important occasion—but not their wedding, but rather Yu Chenzhou's cousin's.

They were the bridesmaid and best man at this wedding.

Since the bride was from out of town, she stayed temporarily at a hotel not far from her home in advance to facilitate the wedding procession.

As a bridesmaid, Xiao Yilin needed to arrive at the hotel early to accompany the bride, help her with her makeup, and ease her nervousness.

Yu Chenzhou, as the best man, was responsible for driving the groom and the wedding party, which consisted of relatives and friends, to the hotel on time to pick up the bride.

This matter had nothing to do with Xiao Yilin, after all, she had only been there for a few days and was not a relative of the groom's family. However, with her outstanding social skills, she quickly became friends with the bride and managed to secure a spot as a bridesmaid.

In her words, she was about to enter the hall of marriage and become a married woman, and she might not have the opportunity to be a bridesmaid again in the future, so she had to take this opportunity to experience the excitement and joy.

Therefore, Yu Chenzhou's immediate priority was to send Xiao Yilin to the hotel and then rush back to prepare for the wedding.

"I'm going back first. I still have some chores to take care of at home. It will probably be another two hours before they come to pick up the bride."

If you encounter any problems or have any questions about the procedures here, feel free to call me anytime.

At the hotel entrance, after parking the car, Yu Chenzhou turned to look at Xiao Yilin in the passenger seat, his tone full of meticulous instructions.

Xiao Yilin's eyes sparkled with a faint smile as she gently smoothed out the barely noticeable wrinkles on his bow tie, her fingertips carrying a cool warmth.

"Don't worry, I've already asked the bride about the process. I'll stay with her and help her out."

Drive slowly and be careful on the road. Don't worry about me.

Watching Xiao Yilin walk into the hotel lobby and disappear into the elevator, Yu Chenzhou slowly turned the car around and drove towards his cousin's house.

His car was designated as the main wedding car for the wedding, and he needed to carefully affix large red "double happiness" characters and tie festive fireworks, leaving no room for carelessness.

The wedding was held at my cousin's house. The courtyard had already been decorated with festive decorations. A spacious banquet tent had been set up in the open space in front of the door, with bright red silk cloth and festive red lanterns hanging from the roof. They swayed gently in the wind, and a strong rural festive atmosphere was palpable.

A simple yet exquisite ceremony stage was set up by the roadside. Unlike the orderly and rule-bound weddings in hotels, weddings in the countryside can be summed up in one word: chaotic.

But this chaos has its own order and a lively, down-to-earth feel; it's a unique kind of hustle and bustle that belongs to the countryside.

After all, in the countryside, if a family holds a wedding and the door is deserted and no one comes to celebrate, it will attract gossip and sympathy.

When Yu Chenzhou arrived at the hotel with the groom and the grand wedding procession, Xiao Yilin was calmly helping the bride get dressed.

She carefully tucked the edges of the veil, her movements gentle so as not to mess up the bride's hairstyle. She then tucked a few stray strands of hair behind her ear and softly comforted the bride, whose fingertips trembled slightly with nervousness.

"Don't panic, it's all a simple process. Just follow everyone's pace. The groom and his party are already at the door and will be coming in soon."

As she spoke, she carefully checked the bride's skirt and accessories again to make sure there were no omissions.

Soon, lively knocking and teasing sounds came from outside the door. Xiao Yilin first gave the bride a reassuring look, signaling her to relax, before smiling and turning to open the door.

The moment she gently opened the door a crack, she happened to be met with Yu Chenzhou's gentle gaze.

The wedding procession was simple yet exceptionally lively. The bridesmaids surrounded the entrance, teasing and joking, deliberately making things difficult for the groom by asking for red envelopes. Yu Chenzhou had already figured out their tricks and tacitly took out a stack of small red envelopes that she had prepared in advance and distributed them one by one, successfully helping the groom resolve his embarrassment.

After all the lively formalities were over, the bride's room door was slowly pushed open by the crowd.

According to the wedding tradition in the countryside, the next step is for the groom to enter the house, kneel on one knee, put on the bride's red wedding shoes, and then take her hand and go out together to embark on this special happiness.

However, the moment the door opened, an excited groomsman broke free from the others' restraints and barged in recklessly.

She then opened her arms and, with a hint of joking, lunged towards the bridesmaids standing to the side, instantly shattering the previously warm atmosphere.