He tricked the female lead into becoming his boyfriend, but then went on to criticize the male lead.

As soon as the bell rang to signal the end of the final exams, the tension that had lasted all semester finally eased, and winter break arrived in the blink of an eye.

The winter wind carries a slight chill, making people feel lazy. Days without having to get up early or do cramming for exams are always exceptionally pleasant.

Jiang Shangyu, unable to stay idle, took to the group chat on the first day of his holiday to organize a hot spring resort party, inviting a group of old friends to relax.

Compared to the last hot spring gathering, this one was exceptionally lively.

When Sang Jiuning got out of the car with Wen Zhaoci by the arm, she immediately saw the crowd gathered at the entrance.

Her gaze swept quickly across the crowd, and she soon noticed something different.

Not only did Fu Yanchen bring Tang Tongtong, but there was also an unfamiliar face in the group.

The girl looked quite young, and her bright yellow short down jacket was particularly eye-catching. She paired it with simple light blue jeans and clean white sneakers, and wore a soft little yellow duck hat on her head, making her look well-behaved and cute.

Her hair was styled into two thin braids that hung over her shoulders, making her look soft, cute, and adorable. Standing next to Chi Nam-rye, they looked exceptionally well-matched.

Sang Jiuning narrowed her eyes slightly and subconsciously glanced at him several times. Why did this person look so familiar?

She stared at the girl's eyes and brows, trying to recall the scene from the first day of school. Instantly, the image of the freshmen's first day of school flashed through her mind.

When it was time to register for school, the crowd was huge. This girl mustered up her courage and stopped Wen Zhaoci to talk to him. But Wen Zhaoci didn't seem to notice anyone else and remained cold and distant throughout.

I never expected to run into him here after just a few months, and he was even standing next to Chi Nanli.

Sang Jiuning was a little surprised. She gently tugged at Wen Zhaoci's sleeve and whispered to him, "Look at that girl next to Chi Nanli, isn't she the junior who talked to you at the beginning of the semester?"

Wen Zhaoci glanced at her in the direction of her gaze, her expression indifferent, her eyes showing no emotion whatsoever.

He didn't remember what anyone else looked like. The only person in the whole world he cared about and was willing to give a second glance to was Sang Jiuning.

As for that insignificant initial conversation, he had long forgotten about it.

He responded softly, reached out and adjusted Sang Jiuning's scarf, his tone casual: "No recollection."

While the two were talking quietly, the young girl over there had already walked up to them confidently and proactively.

She wasn't shy at all, with a sweet smile, and she gracefully smiled at everyone, introducing herself: "Hello everyone, my name is Su Yue."

She paused, glanced at the slightly shy Chi Nanli beside her, and then added a bombshell in a frank tone: "I am Chi Nanli's fiancée."

Upon hearing this, everyone present was stunned for a moment, and then a small murmur of discussion erupted.

Sang Jiuning's eyes widened in disbelief.

fiancée?!

She originally thought she was just Chi Nanli's new girlfriend, but she didn't expect her to be his fiancée. This is too fast!

Chi Nanli felt a little embarrassed by everyone's gaze, his ears turned slightly red, and he raised his hand to scratch his head gently, his tone a little shy: "It was arranged by my family. Our parents had a meal together and then the engagement was settled."

Jiang Shangyu was the most shocked, his face filled with disbelief. He stepped forward and patted Nanli on the shoulder: "No way, Nanli? You didn't let a word out about something this big! You're too fast! How come none of us brothers received a single message?"

Seeing this, Su Yue smiled and smoothed things over, her voice soft and pleasant: "It's not his fault. We just settled on our own not long ago. My mother and Nan Li's mother are old classmates from university and have always had a very good relationship. They had been wanting us to get to know each other for a while. During this holiday, the two families met up and talked, and since they felt it was a good match, we decided to settle on our own."

Everyone instantly understood; it turned out they knew each other inside and out, no wonder the progress was so smooth.

No wonder the two of them look so compatible when they stand together; it turns out it was a match made in heaven by their elders.

As everyone was joking and laughing around Chi Nanli and Su Yue, Zhao Muze suddenly coughed lightly, his face full of undisguised smugness. He deliberately raised his voice, stealing everyone's attention.

"I have something important to tell you all."

His eyes and brows radiated undisguised joy, his lips curving into a wide smile—the quintessential air of a winner in life: "I'm going to be a dad! Any of you want to find a goddaughter beforehand?"

These words silenced the entire room for two seconds, before erupting into even louder gasps.

All eyes turned to Zhao Muze, filled with surprise and delight.

Gu Shiyan sighed and rubbed his forehead, looking at his brother-in-law with a wry smile: "Brother-in-law! Didn't we agree not to reveal the baby's gender for now? How could you forget so quickly?"

Zhao Muze didn't care at all, his face full of smugness, his tone full of the joy of becoming a father for the first time: "How can that be the same! I have a cute and soft little daughter now, such a happy event, of course I have to show it off, I have to let you all know."

A person who used to be calm and composed has completely lost his composure since learning that a little princess is coming to the family, and he can't wait to announce it to the whole world.

Gu Shiyan shook his head and couldn't help but complain, "You weren't such a show-off before, the contrast is too big now."

Gu Shichan chuckled lightly, revealing the truth in a teasing tone: "What else could it be? He's been led astray by Jiang Shangyu, gone astray, and now he loves to show off more and more."

"Hey? Don't try to shift the blame!" Jiang Shangyu immediately objected.

Lin Luoluo immediately defended her husband, stepping forward to gently take Jiang Shangyu's arm, and retorted with a smile: "Don't make such personal attacks on my Shangyu! He clearly couldn't help himself, so don't blame others."

Li Ruoxi found it amusing and teased, "Sure enough, things are different when you're engaged and completely settled down. I've never seen you so protective of your own before, Luo Luo. Now you're always on the side of your Shangyu."

A group of people chatted and laughed, joking and playing around, creating a lively and warm atmosphere.

Just as everyone was joking around, Wen Zhaoci, who had been quietly listening to their conversation, suddenly spoke up calmly: "You can't soak in hot springs during early pregnancy."

With just one simple sentence, the lively atmosphere instantly calmed down.

Chi Nanli was stunned for a moment, then looked at him with some surprise: "Brother Ci, you even know this? That's too meticulous."

Who without children would specifically look into whether pregnant women can soak in hot springs?

Wen Zhaoci lowered her eyes to look at Sang Jiuning beside her, her tone natural: "I've investigated before."

These words had a different meaning when they reached Fu Yanchen's ears.

A slight tremor ran through him. He looked up at Wen Zhaoci, his eyes filled with a deeper meaning and wariness.

Fu Yanchen frowned almost imperceptibly, his tone carrying a hint of reminder and probing: "My sister is still young."

Wen Zhaoci looked up and met his gaze, replying calmly, "Yes, brother-in-law, I know."

He knew what was going on.