The Migu ancient city in Shannan, a large-scale retro architectural complex built by Xianfu Group two years ago.
It was magnificent and extremely luxurious, to put it aptly, like a modern-day imperial palace.
Hearing where the wedding was to be held, Ye Lingyun understood something.
Lin Keke exclaimed incredulously, "Don't tell me, the ancient city that Xianfu Group spent a fortune to build is specifically for your wedding?"
This statement was not an exaggeration at all.
Yan Jue had said that marriage was a once-in-a-lifetime event, so he wanted it to be perfect, without regrets, and to give her a flawless wedding.
It was also to bring a perfect conclusion to their years of long-distance love.
"It's rented."
Tang Xiaomin told a lie; one should be low-key.
A look of future shyness and happiness appeared on her face.
Who would have thought that the one who caused trouble every few days would be the first among them to get married?
It was hard to imagine that such a formidable young lady would soon be a wife and a mother, managing her household and raising her children.
Indeed, life was unpredictable.
The meal was finished, and it was also time for school to let out.
Strictly speaking, today was the last day of their campus life, which ended with them skipping class.
As they parted, Ye Lingyun casually asked.
"Have you decided what performance you'll put on for the graduation ceremony?"
Tang Xiaomin thought for a moment.
"I'll sing a song. Once I've chosen it, I'll send you a message. Goodbye."
She waved her hand, and just like two years ago, a car was already waiting for her at the corner outside the school.
Ye Lingyun watched her get into the car and a long-lost smile appeared on his face.
"It's good that you're back."
...
In the car, the man held Tang Xiaomin, wishing he could keep her by his side at all times.
For the past two years, Yan Jue had been in the underworld, watching over Tang Xiaomin day and night, with nothing else on his mind.
Even he himself had not expected that Tang Xiaomin would wake up so soon.
Although she was much weaker than before, she had at least woken up.
He would follow her as much as possible, not letting anyone bully her.
However, Tang Xiaomin was not exactly willing to be followed by him all the time.
"Why are we taking this road? I want to go home," Tang Xiaomin protested.
"What home? From now on, you are family with me. My home is your home."
"As long as the wedding hasn't happened, it's not proper. I won't compromise."
She was still the same, not easily fooled.
But it didn't matter, after all, the graduation ceremony was only a few days away.
Then, what excuse would she have to brush him off?
"Alright, I'll let you go back and stay for a few days. Don't do this again from now on."
Tang Xiaomin yawned continuously, unsure if she had truly heard his words.
Before long, she fell asleep, leaning on his shoulder because she was too tired.
A while later, when Tang Xiaomin was already breathing evenly.
Yan Jue tentatively called her.
"Minmin."
He was truly afraid that she might fall asleep and not wake up.
"Minmin."
"Mmm... so sleepy."
...
Getting a response, Yan Jue let out a long sigh.
Perhaps it was because of the despair he felt over the past two years, guarding the sleeping Tang Xiaomin.
After Tang Xiaomin woke up, he became overly suspicious and neurotic, often doing things that were incomprehensible.
For example, when Tang Xiaomin was sleeping, he would call her from time to time, shaking her awake.
Or he would probe her breathing with his finger to see if her breath was weak.
As a result, Tang Xiaomin was tormented and couldn't sleep well, lacking energy throughout the day.
The more she wanted to sleep, the more Yan Jue would disturb her with his eccentric behavior.
She was trapped in a vicious cycle, unable to escape.
Therefore, Tang Xiaomin decided to go home for a visit and have a good sleep.
She went to the small house by the sea where her adoptive parents lived.
Two years had passed, and the house was surrounded by thorny roses. It was summer, and on the green thorny bushes, a few small flowers of different colors bloomed, adding a touch of embellishment.
Bees buzzed around, and the sound of their humming seemed to make the temperature even hotter.
Zhou Xiaolan stood in the vegetable-filled yard, her vegetable basket filled with fresh vegetables she had just picked.
Two years had passed, and there were more wrinkles on her face and more white hair on her head.
Her brow was etched with worry.
Parents are here, so no need to wander far.
Tang Xiaomin felt most guilty towards her adoptive parents.
Although she had tried her best to provide them with a materially rich life, she knew in her heart that what her adoptive parents truly desired was never that.
What they wanted was simply their daughter, whom they had painstakingly raised.
"Mom."
A soft call.
The vegetable basket in Zhou Xiaolan's hand clattered to the ground, and a few tomatoes rolled out.
She turned around abruptly, and seeing the person she had missed day and night not far away, her eyes welled up with tears. She rushed forward and hugged her tightly.
"My Min, my child..."
...
"Mom..."
The mother and daughter embraced, tears of joy and happiness streaming down their faces.
"I knew you would come back, I knew you would be alright, my Xiaomin..."
...
No matter how old Tang Xiaomin was, in Zhou Xiaolan's eyes, she would always be a child.
At this moment, Li Changchun also returned, carrying a small bucket with some small fish and shrimp he had collected from the sea.
"Xiaomin!"
"It really is you!"
Li Changchun also rushed forward, his face beaming with joy.
"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."
"For these two years, your mother and I have been very worried about you. Thank God, it's good that you're back."
As he spoke, Li Changchun couldn't help but wipe away tears.
No matter how their daughter had changed, she was still the one their couple had raised, bit by bit.
She was like a gift from heaven, preventing the couple from being lonely and helpless.
Her father was excited, but unlike Zhou Xiaolan, he didn't embrace her.
After all, his daughter was grown up, and there was a distinction between men and women.
Tang Xiaomin didn't care about all that. Thinking about how they had worried about her for two years.
After Zhou Xiaolan let go of her, she immediately gave Li Changchun a big hug.
"Dad."
This caused Li Changchun to freeze on the spot, unsure of what to do.
"Ah... it's good that you're back... it's good that you're back..."
...
Watching the family of three reunited, Yan Jue silently left.
Before the wedding, let her be with her family properly.
After the wedding, it would be his turn.
There would come a day when the hardship would end.
...
After staying at her adoptive parents' for two days, Tang Xiaomin finally returned to her home in the city center garden community on the afternoon of the third day.
Before even entering the door, she heard children's laughter from inside, as well as Wang Na's scolding.
"You little brat, I just picked these flowers and haven't had time to arrange them, and you've ruined them all."
"If I don't teach you a lesson, you won't know I'm your mother!"
"Stop right there!"
A little rascal, with no teeth yet, with a grinning smile, ran out.
He was only a little over two years old; he was truly small, and truly mischievous.
Without paying attention, he bumped into Tang Xiaomin's leg, lost his balance, and fell to the ground with a plop. His little face was full of grievance, and he was about to cry.