Know Everything

One week before the wedding.

"You're getting married in a week, that's really fast."

"Yeah, I've been pretty busy lately. Time does seem to fly by."

In a booth at the bar, Ye Shuang raised his glass, gazing at the neon lights reflected in the drink, and shook his head with a smile before downing it in one gulp.

Sitting across from him were Chen Hai and Fugui. Everyone had their own things to take care of, so they could only squeeze in some time late at night to hang out.

"Nervous?" Aunt Li propped her face on her hand and squinted with a smile. "Got everything basically ready?"

"Yeah, the wedding's being handled by the Chen family. Honestly, I haven't done much myself. Mostly been spending my time at the company." Ye Shuang paused, then added, "Tomorrow I'm going with Chen Qin to get the marriage certificate."

"That's wonderful," Aunt Li said. "I'll get to drink at your wedding in a few days. Don't forget to bring your household registration book when you go for the certificate."

"I know."

Hearing their conversation, Chen Hai immediately chimed in, "Damn, when I got married, you weren't this concerned about me."

"Wasn't I?" Aunt Li shot Chen Hai a glare.

"No way! You even showed up late!"

"Oh, stop it. I couldn't get a plane ticket back then. Just making it in time was good enough." Aunt Li covered her mouth and snickered, then said, "I was still very concerned about you. Remember all those dirty pictures you used to like? I sent them to you."

Chen Hai's face went flat, and he even let out a cold laugh.

"When I was recovering from my circumcision, you were real eager sending me all that stuff, like you were trying to make me lose my mind."

"Oh stop~ It wasn't that bad."

Ye Shuang couldn't help but laugh. Seeing the bottle in front of them empty, he called out to the waitress not far away, "Peach, bring us a few more bottles."

"Brother Ye, you guys have already had quite a bit. How about I switch you to some fizzy drinks instead?" Little Peach walked over. Ye Shuang and the others had drunk a lot already, but they didn't seem drunk. She was just worried they'd collapse once the wind hit them outside.

"It's fine, Little Peach. You don't know what real drinkers we are. Ever heard of the Sea Pearl Champions?"

"Alright." Little Peach didn't argue and turned to fetch them more drinks.

Ye Shuang took the bottle and asked her, "By the way, Peach, did you see the wedding invitation I sent you?"

"Yes, Brother Ye. I'll be there for your wedding on time. Congratulations." Little Peach smiled.

She had already received Ye Shuang's wedding invitation. Not only had he sent them to all his close friends, he'd also posted about it on social media, inviting a lot of people.

"This drink is too weak." Chen Hai smacked his lips and said to Little Peach,

"Little Peach, let me hold your hand."

"Here." Little Peach didn't refuse. She stretched out her hand while pulling out her phone with the other.

"What's the phone for?"

"To show your wife." Little Peach smiled sweetly.

Chen Hai sobered up a bit and quickly said to Fugui, "Look at your daughter. She's got tricks up her sleeve already at such a young age."

"Well, when you keep running into idiots like you, you've got to have some tricks up your sleeve, right? How annoying." Aunt Li's mouth was just as sharp.

The night grew deeper. Around two or three in the morning, Ye Shuang finally made it home.

"Brother Ye, I'll head back now. My mom and Chen Hai are still in the car." Little Peach stood beside him and said.

Ye Shuang smiled faintly. "Yeah, go on and get some rest after you drop them off."

"No worries, I'm used to this schedule now." Little Peach said, then turned and stepped into the elevator.

"Poor thing, having to take everyone home one by one." Ye Shuang stood at his doorway, his head feeling a bit fuzzy. He wasn't going to work the next day. He planned to sleep in, then take Chen Qin to get their marriage certificate in the afternoon.

"Marriage..."

"Hmm..."

"I guess everyone goes through this." Ye Shuang fumbled for his keys to open the door, but after feeling around, he only found his car keys.

"Hmm..."

"Should I take Chen Qin to see my parents? Since we're getting married, that's something we have to do, right?"

Standing at the door for a whole few seconds, Ye Shuang finally snapped out of his muttering. His place had a fingerprint lock.

He reached out and opened the door. The inside was still brightly lit.

But the living room was empty. A single lamp was left on, its warm white light soothing a restless heart a little.

"She's probably already asleep. It's so late."

Ye Shuang tried to move quietly. After changing his shoes, he sat down on the living room sofa, squinting to clear his head a bit.

"Thump, thump, thump." Footsteps came from the stairs nearby. Ye Shuang could barely lift his eyelids. By the time he steadied himself, a floral scent drifted to his nose.

He opened his eyes to find a pretty face looking at him with concern.

Bai Yuyou was wearing a white nightgown. It was a bit loose, revealing a generous amount of pale skin.

"Yu You, you're still awake?" Ye Shuang rubbed his temples as he spoke.

"Not yet." Bai Yuyou's voice was soft. Seeing his state, she brought him a glass of water.

"Thanks."

Ye Shuang took the cup and looked at Bai Yuyou beside him. Maybe it was the alcohol, but she seemed incredibly mature in his eyes.

Maybe she really had grown up, he thought.

This kid had come a long way fast. He shouldn't judge her the way he used to.

"Whoosh—" Ye Shuang let out a long breath, his head still feeling dizzy.

"Ye Shuang, here." Bai Yuyou patted her own thigh, signaling him to lie down.

Remembering how she had massaged him before, Ye Shuang didn't overthink it. He lay down, his head resting on her lap.

The next second, a ticklish sensation brushed his face. It felt like strands of hair falling across it.

Ye Shuang opened his eyes and noticed Bai Yuyou leaning down to kiss him on the lips.

"... " A few seconds passed before Ye Shuang spoke.

"What's wrong?"

Bai Yuyou's gem-like eyes betrayed no change. Her face was still very close to his, her voice light.

"Ye Shuang, I want to have a baby."

"... "

The girl's innocent face carried a charm that didn't belong to her, leaving Ye Shuang momentarily stunned. But he still said, "Yu You, I—"

"Ye Shuang, I know everything now. Everything."

Bai Yuyou continued to whisper softly, her fingers gently caressing his face.