The wedding was set for January 1st. The Cui Lake Villa naturally became An Lan's temporary "maternal home," where Liu Bo's motorcade would pick her up for the new house. Her bridesmaids, Teacher Han Wen, Zhou Yi, and Song Tian'er, were scheduled to arrive early the next morning.

Zhang Yuxi and An Lan slept in the master bedroom, while Lin Feng stayed in another room with the triplets. An Lan tossed and turned, feeling both excited and nervous, and kept Zhang Yuxi up talking. Since getting together with Lin Feng, Zhang Yuxi had gotten used to going to sleep on time. She drowsily chatted with An Lan for a while before she finally couldn't stay awake any longer.

"An Lan, tomorrow is your big day," she mumbled. "If you want to be a beautiful bride, you need to sleep now!"

An Lan jolted and quickly closed her eyes. Damn, I have to be the most beautiful woman there tomorrow!

A little past five the next morning, the makeup team arrived. It was seven o'clock by the time they had finished the styling and makeup for the bride and her three bridesmaids. An Lan had dozed off in the chair, letting the makeup artists work on her face. When she had more or less slept her fill, her bridal makeup was complete. She examined herself carefully in the mirror and was quite satisfied.

Looking at Zhang Yuxi beside her, she suddenly felt a pang of regret. "I wish you could have been my bridesmaid, but it's a shame you're already married! I originally thought it wouldn't be a problem... but on my big day, I can't allow you to outshine me, so you'll just have to make do, Yu Xi!"

Zhang Yuxi had initially felt a little regretful herself, but hearing that remark changed everything. Regret my ass! She didn't feel the least bit slighted.

An Lan became even more outrageous. "And don't make the bridesmaids too beautiful!"

"Get lost!" Zhou Yi cursed with a laugh.

Teacher Han Wen, her eyes still closed, said to the makeup artist, "Don't listen to her. I want to look absolutely stunning and completely outshine the bride!"

An Lan's eyes widened. "You little bitches! How dare you try to steal my thunder at my own wedding!"

An Lan's mother came out after finishing her preparations. "You're the most beautiful, the fairest in all the land," she said with a smile. "Now, it's time to change into your wedding dress."

An Lan grumbled playfully as she went to change. The wedding dress was gorgeous, perfectly concealing her slightly protruding belly so there was no hint of her pregnancy. After changing, she sat on the bed, waiting for Liu Bo to arrive with the wedding procession. The villa was decorated festively, and the master bedroom was done up just like a bridal chamber.

The children were all dressed up like little princes and princesses, looking so cute they could melt anyone's heart. The moment they entered and saw the bride, An Lan, they showered her with sweet compliments. An Lan basked in the attention, handing out red envelopes to each of them.

Seeing their daughter in her wedding gown, waiting to be married, An Lan's parents' eyes grew red. "It's a happy day, what are you getting emotional for!" An Lan's father said, his voice thick with emotion.

An Lan's mother chuckled to herself. He has the nerve to lecture me?

Meanwhile, Lin Feng, now part of Liu Bo's groomsmen party, sent a text to Zhang Yuxi. "Five minutes!"

Zhang Yuxi quickly announced, "They'll be here in five minutes! Everyone get ready!"

An Lan took a deep breath and sat up straight. Now, it was all up to her bridesmaids. Zhang Yuxi watched with the children, her interest piqued.

Before long, Liu Bo arrived, looking sharp in a suit. He had three groomsmen with him, none of whom Zhang Yuxi had seen before. Lin Feng knew them, though not well.

The bridesmaids stood as gatekeepers.

The first challenge was from Song Tian'er. She smiled and asked, "Are the red envelopes ready?"

A groomsman behind Liu Bo presented the envelopes. "All prepared."

There were 999 red envelopes for this round; one for each incorrect answer to the ten questions.

"To be fair, the answers have already been written down," Song Tian'er said with a grin. "We're all young people here, so let's be sportsmanlike. No snatching."

Liu Bo laughed. "Of course not!"

"Good. First question," Song Tian'er nodded. "What is An Lan's zodiac sign?"

"Gemini."

"What is An Lan's favorite color?"

"...There are too many."

Song Tian'er pursed her lips into a smile. "Wrong answer. She likes 'the colorful splendor of black'!"

Liu Bo was speechless. A groomsman behind him handed over a red envelope.

"Fourth question, which male movie star is An Lan's favorite?"

"Little Leo."

"Fifth question..."

This round was mostly full of easy questions. Aside from the "colorful splendor of black," Liu Bo answered everything correctly.

After moving forward a few steps, he faced the second gatekeeper: Teacher Han Wen.

"For this round," she said, "are the red envelopes ready?"

The groom took out another batch of red envelopes. These were bigger and thicker, each containing 9,999.

Han Wen smiled with satisfaction. "Please listen carefully. First question: in what year and month did you and An Lan first meet?"

It started off difficult, but Liu Bo was well-prepared and answered the question perfectly.

"Second question: what is your ex-girlfriend's name?"

Liu Bo answered quickly, "I don't have an ex-girlfriend."

Han Wen shook her head. "Yes, you do!"

"I really don't!" Liu Bo said, astonished.

"Think carefully," Han Wen prompted.

Liu Bo thought for a moment before stating with absolute certainty, "I don't have one!"

Han Wen raised an eyebrow. "Congratulations, that's the correct answer."

Liu Bo was speechless. They're definitely trying to trick me!

"Third question. This is a question in French. You'll have to read it yourself; I don't understand it either."

Liu Bo stared at her. This is clearly just a way to get money out of me, he thought, handing over a red envelope.

Overall, An Lan had been considerate. The second round also had clear signs of leniency.

The third gatekeeper was Zhou Yi.

Zhou Yi chuckled. "Are you ready?" The red envelopes for this round were worth 99,999 each, to be paid via live transfer.

"First question: what are the babies' birthdays?"

"August 8th."

"Second question: what is Director Lin's favorite food?"

Liu Bo was stumped. He turned to Lin Feng. "Bro, what's your favorite food?"

Lin Feng was caught completely off guard, never expecting a question about himself. He paused. "I don't really have a particular favorite."

"No, there is something you like to eat!" Zhou Yi said meaningfully.

Liu Bo looked at Lin Feng expectantly.

Lin Feng thought for a moment. "My wife?"

Liu Bo was speechless again.

"Is that the answer?" Lin Feng asked with a calm expression.

Liu Bo glanced at Zhou Yi, who smiled faintly. "Congratulations, you answered correctly."

"Third question: who is the best driver? A, Zhang Yuxi. B, An Lan. C, Lin Feng. D, Liu Bo."

Having learned his lesson, Liu Bo knew this question wasn't simple. He was sure neither he nor Zhang Yuxi was the intended answer. That meant the choice was between B and C.

In the end, Liu Bo chose B, An Lan.

"Are you sure?" Zhou Yi asked, pressing him.

Liu Bo nodded.

"Wrong answer."

Lin Feng felt like he was being subtly called out.

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