Chapter 69: I have always owed my wife a wedding.

In September, the Zhou family has been busy preparing for the wedding of Zhou Xiulin and Jiang Xiao, a long-awaited event for Mother Zhou who has been worrying about this issue for years.

Jiang Li and Mother Zhou have been working tirelessly and are exceptionally excited. However, many things have already been arranged by Zhou Xiulin, who hired the best wedding planning team in Jincheng. They only need to confirm the guest list from both sides.

The number of friends and family from the Jiang family is not large, and in recent years, they haven’t been very active, so the number of people they can invite is quite limited. Jiang Li saw the names of Jincheng’s elite and Liang Yue on the Zhou family’s guest list. “Xiulin wants to invite Liang Yue?”

“Definitely, he has known Director Jin for many years. I noticed they were missing, so I added them. There are so many people, and the company has several celebrities coming to the wedding as well. We’ll review the list again later, but we can’t afford to leave anyone out.”

Jiang Li frowned but didn’t say anything.

“What’s wrong?”

“Nothing,” Jiang Li thought she should still ask Jiang Xiao. This wedding is a one-time event, and she can’t let Jiang Xiao feel unhappy during this time.

The key issue is that Liang Yue is quite audacious. She showed no interest in her daughter in previous years, and now she has the nerve to show up.

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She had been wearing high heels all evening—how could she not be tired?

“You should have listened to me and worn flat shoes.”

“Hey, at our age, we’re not into the ‘cute height difference’ trend.”

Zhou Xiulin, as an investor, had seats in the front row. After they took their seats, the movie premiere began. It was a story about the youth of the 80s, directed by someone born in the 85s, now well into their middle age, and every detail and prop had been meticulously prepared.

Jiang Xiao turned her head slightly and asked, “What’s your box office prediction?”

Zhou Xiulin touched his temple. “Over 500 million.”

Jiang Xiao thought for a moment. “That doesn’t sound too bad.”

“After it’s released, we’ll see the word of mouth. If it’s good, it could break 600 million.”

Jiang Xiao smiled faintly, “Well, it’s still a win for you all, small investment, big returns.”

Zhou Xiulin couldn’t help but smile, “Mrs. Zhou, this is a win-win situation. Don’t you know that this belongs to our joint assets after marriage?”

Jiang Xiao just felt incredibly lucky, not because of his status, but because the person she admired when she was young had now become her husband.

Sometimes, she wondered why she was so fortunate.

Perhaps she had saved the galaxy in her previous life, and this life was a gift from the heavens.

After the movie premiere, there was a small dinner party.

Jiang Xiao met Zhao Xinran and said to Zhou Xiulin, “I’ll have a conversation with Xinran.”

“Sure. Call me when you’re done.” He turned and walked away.

Zhao Xinran was dressed in all black, with her ear-length short hair, a stark change in style that made her look sharp and beautiful. She smiled, “Long time no see.”

Jiang Xiao grinned, “You’re back?”

Zhao Xinran nodded, “It feels like I’ve lived a lifetime and had a dream.”

Jiang Xiao asked, “What are your plans next?”

Zhao Xinran took a sip of her c*cktail and replied, “I received a script a couple of days ago. I’m going to focus on acting now. Life sometimes takes a few detours. Once you accept it, the hardships of that period will pass.”

“If there’s anything I can help with, just let me know.”

“I know, Mrs. Zhou,” Zhao Xinran raised an eyebrow. “This year, the company should give you and Mr. Zhou an award, the Best Actor and Actress awards. You two are really good at keeping things under wraps for four years, no one suspected a thing.”

Jiang Xiao remained silent.

“Jiang Xiao, you should consider giving some classes to the celebrities, teach them how to keep their underground romances from the paparazzi.”

Jiang Xiao could tell that Zhao Xinran had moved on from that past relationship.

The two of them continued talking and laughing, and Jiang Xiao happened to spot Jin Shuyan.

Jin Shuyan had taken the promotional photos for the lead actors in the film, so her attendance at the premiere wasn’t surprising.

Jin Shuyan had come specifically to find Zhou Xiulin, who was still in a conversation with someone. Upon seeing Jin Shuyan, the other person decided to leave.

Zhou Xiulin lowered his eyes and asked in a deep voice, “Is there something you want from me?”

Jin Shuyan took a deep breath and said, “I heard you don’t plan to send an invitation to our family.”

“I don’t want my wife to feel uncomfortable.”

Jin Shuyan bit her lip and said, “Brother-in-law…”

Zhou Xiulin nodded.

“I know my mom did something really excessive to my sister. Your intentions are right, but aren’t you afraid of the media speculating and saying that your relationship with the Jin family is bad?”

“It’s not bad. It’s that there will be no more involvement from now on.”

“Is it really necessary to be like this? But she’s my sister.” Jin Shuyan’s eyes welled up; she wanted to atone for her mother’s actions.

“Shuyan, you’ve grown up. I know you care about your sister, but she’s not a child anymore. She has her own family now,” Zhou Xiulin tried to enlighten her. “Do you wonder why Xiaoxiao eventually stopped working as a manager?”

Jin Shuyan stared at him in surprise, momentarily at a loss for words.

“Think about it. She practically grew up on her own from a young age. She may seem soft, but deep down, she’s much stronger than we imagine,” Zhou Xiulin had also spent a long time helping her learn to rely on herself.

“I understand,” Jin Shuyan said weakly. “But why did you ask my older brother to be the best man?”

“Because no one is more suitable than him.” They had equal status, and Zhou Xiulin knew that Jin Zhongbei had also given plenty of gifts to his wife. This was also why Zhou Xiulin was willing to continue his relationship with Jin Zhongbei.

When Jiang Xiao and Zhao Xinran arrived together, they happened to see Zhou Xiulin and Jin Shuyan. From their perspective, it did indeed invite some speculation.

Passersby who witnessed this scene had varied expressions.

Zhao Xinran nudged her elbow, “Mr. Zhou’s little green plum¹Someone who’s young and naive? Tsk tsk, Mrs. Zhou, you better be careful.”

Jiang Xiao couldn’t help but smile, “It’s not like that.”

Zhao Xinran looked at her with a calm expression, “Well, that’s good. Around Chairman Zhou, there will always be Ying Ying and Yan Yan²beautiful young women. Anyway, be careful!”

Jiang Xiao remained calm. If marriage required such cautiousness, then what was the point of getting married?

Zhou Xiulin saw Jiang Xiao, and his demeanor instantly softened a bit. He exchanged greetings with Jin Shuyan and left first.

Jin Shuyan wiped the corners of her eyes and looked pitifully in the direction they had departed. Yet, her heart wasn’t the least bit upset.

It turned out that watching someone else’s happiness could also make one feel happy.

On the way back, they played music in the car.

The host’s voice in the evening always had a special charm, tugging at your heartstrings.

“The next song comes from our new group, YS’s new album’s title track, ‘Dream.'”

The lyrics were uplifting, the music had a catchy rhythm, and the melody was refreshing. This song had recently been playing everywhere, like a whirlwind, in malls and restaurants.

Zhou Xiulin said, “Yuan Yuan mentioned she wanted to sing this song at our wedding, but I declined.”

Jiang Xiao replied, “It’s a great song, and it’s really popular right now.”

Zhou Xiulin added, “Yes, Mu Mu hums it every day. When Yinan and Yibei³Mumu’s 2 small twin aunts, Zhou Xiulin’s cousins came over a couple of days ago, they were still humming this song.”

Jiang Xiao couldn’t help but smile, “It’s quite novel for this song to be so popular. Xiaoni is really talented; she is very accurate in reading people. It was her idea to form a group with Yu Wen and Yuan Yuan.”

“Yu Wen is the singer you met at the bar, right?”

“That’s right,” Jiang Xiao raised an eyebrow, “I have a good eye. Look at Yiwu, Yilu, and the others; I handpicked them all.”

Zhou Xiulin rarely saw her looking so pleased with herself.

“However,” Jiang Xiao deliberately paused, looking at him with a sidelong glance, “the moment when my taste was at its best was in high school when I fell in love with you at first sight.”

His grip on the steering wheel tightened, “Mrs. Zhou, I’m driving. You can say those things when we get home.”

Jiang Xiao chuckled mischievously. She loved to see him flustered.

As a result of teasing Zhou Xiulin, Jiang Xiao found herself pinned against the door when they got back home, breathless.

“Tomorrow we have our wedding photoshoot!” she reminded him, “Oh, I just remembered we don’t have the necessary items at home.”

Zhou Xiulin pressed his forehead against hers, “Didn’t you say I’m getting old, and you want to have a daughter for me quickly?”

Jiang Xiao clicked her tongue, “You believe me when I’m drunk?”

“I believe! I believe everything you say,” Zhou Xiulin kissed her eyelids and laughed. “Are you ready?”

Jiang Xiao wrapped her arms around his neck and didn’t say a word. Instead, she initiated a kiss on his lips.

After they finished, Zhou Xiulin held her and kissed her eyelids. “It feels so good when Mumu isn’t around.”

“Hmm,” she responded, not quite understanding.

Zhou Xiulin nibbled her ear and said, “You’re quite passionate.”

Jiang Xiao’s face instantly blushed, and she refused to open her eyes.

His hand slid down to her waist, “You don’t know, when we first got married, you insisted on sleeping in separate beds. At the beginning, I couldn’t sleep every night.”

“Because I took your bed, Jiang Qin told me you’re territorial.”

Zhou Xiulin nibbled her ear and said, “No, I’m territorial over people. I’ve tasted it, and now I’m addicted.”

Jiang Xiao opened her eyes and traced her fingertip to his lip, “Oh, Old Zhou, you’re really good with sweet talk.”

Old Zhou…

Old Zhou…

Zhou Xiulin squinted, “Old Zhou? Huh?”

Jiang Xiao’s groggy mind suddenly cleared, “No, no, no, Hubby! Hubby! You misheard.”

Zhou Xiulin rolled over, pinning her down, and looked into her dewy eyes, “I haven’t aged to the point where my hearing is declining!”

Jiang Xiao: “…”

The next day, Jiang Xiao slept in until nine o’clock, so the wedding photoshoot had to be postponed until the afternoon.

She vented her frustration in a Weibo post:

“Yesterday, I called my husband ‘Old Zhou’ once and even after repeating ‘husband’ dozens of times, it couldn’t make up for my slip of the tongue. I’m 32 years old, and I’m still this naive. [Facepalm]”

Blue Lotus: “So, brother-in-law’s last name is Zhou!”

You Are My Star: “Husband is so cute.”

Cute Fan of Beibei: “I’m just wondering, is there a follow-up? (Forgive my wickedness.)”

A Little Strawberry: “Upstairs, you’re not alone! We want to see some dog punishment! Begging for it!”

And the comments went on… Jiang Xiao felt that something was wrong. Everyone is too imaginative these days.

On the last day of September, Zhou Xiulin had an interview with a certain TV station.

The interview lasted for 20 minutes, and it began with conventional questions. They discussed Zhou Xiulin’s growth experience and the development of Huaxia Entertainment.

Zhou Xiulin provided a lot of insights, talking about the challenges he faced when starting his own film and television company and how he handled them. He emphasized that success is built upon hard work and dedication.

Towards the end of the program, the host asked, “Mr. Zhou, do you have any plans in the near future?”

Zhou Xiulin, looking into the camera, hesitated for a moment and said, “Marriage.” These two words left everyone in the room stunned. Everyone knew that Zhou Xiulin had a three-year-old son, so was he not married yet?

Supporters and viewers expressed their surprise.

Zhou Xiulin smiled gently, “My wife and I got our marriage license four years ago, and I’ve owed my wife a proper wedding all this time. I want to create a beautiful memory for her before I get too old.”

The host smiled and said, “Well, congratulations to both of you. If it’s not too personal, could you share how you met and fell in love with your wife?”

Zhou Xiulin spoke slowly, his voice as enchanting as the words he was about to share, “I fell in love with my wife the first time I saw a picture of her⁴when Jiang Yi gave him the picture because he though he’d dieduring the shoot-out in th US.”

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Sansukini: So sweet…

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