After Yuesi launched the “N Divided by 1” project, the official debut of “Yan Hua Liao Luan” was also formally on the agenda. While readers were busy speculating about the real identities of the group members, the members of Meteor Garden were occupied with something else: Qin Hai was getting married!
To be precise, Qin Hai’s wedding wasn’t breaking news. He had invited everyone in the Meteor Garden group to his wedding months ago. His fiancée was even an editor at Yuesi. They met through their shared passion for literature, making their relationship the stuff of legends within the community. Now that their long-running romance was finally culminating in marriage, everyone was genuinely happy for them. But at this moment, after finalizing the wedding details with his fiancée, Qin Hai was feeling an immense sense of crisis.
Qin Hai: @Zhao Zhao @Tian Gai @Twelve Ye @Somnolent Fox, I have an emergency!
Somnolent Fox: What’s going on?
Tian Gai: Did you forget to bring toilet paper?
Qin Hai: You all know I’m getting married next Saturday, right?
Zhao Zhao: Don’t worry, we’ve already arranged our schedules. We’ll definitely be there to celebrate.
Qin Hai: My fiancée just told me who the bridesmaids are!
Tian Gai: ??? What about the bridesmaids?
Qin Hai: Yun Fei, Cat Jump Jump, Meng Tingyu, and Chai Su.
Somnolent Fox: Holy crap, the four queens of romance!
Tian Gai: …Hai Ge, you’re done for. I feel like you’re going to be skinned alive.
Tian Gai: Yun Fei aside, Jump Jump is famous for her mischievous ideas. I don’t know Chai Su well, but she writes palace intrigue! And Meng Meng is a drama queen. Hai Ge, I seriously doubt you’ll even get to see your bride on the wedding day.
Qin Hai: Don’t even joke about it. I’m already in tears. My fiancée already warned me to be prepared.
Qin Hai: I was sweating bullets after that phone call!
Even through the phone screen, everyone in Meteor Garden could feel Qin Hai’s pain.
Tian Gai: Bro, don’t be scared. We’ve got your back!
Somnolent Fox: Tian Gai, are you saying…
Tian Gai: Groomsmen. The four of us!
Zhao Zhao: !!!!!!!!
Somnolent Fox: Haha, I’ve never been a groomsman before!
Qin Hai: Are you sure? It’s kind of short notice. The groomsmen need to arrive a day early.
Somnolent Fox: No problem.
Tian Gai: I’m good too.
Zhao Zhao: I just asked Twelve Ye. We’re free.
Tian Gai: With our Yan Hua Liao Luan group, no bridesmaid squad can stop us!
Qin Hai: Alright, it’s settled then. You guys come on Friday. Also, send me your height, weight, and clothing sizes so I can prepare the outfits. We’ll all be in black suits with white shirts.
Twelve Ye: You handle the clothes for Tian Gai and Fox, then send me the style. I’ll prepare the outfits for Zhao Zhao and myself.
Qin Hai: Twelve Ye, you’re a true bro. Since my fiancée is from out of town, we’ve reserved a wedding suite at the hotel for the night. We won’t be able to use it, so it’s yours and Zhao Zhao’s!
Tian Gai: Two celebrations in one go, huh?
Somnolent Fox: Hahaha!
Qin Hai: I’m counting on you guys!
Time was tight. The next day, Qin Hai sent Ye Luan the suit styles. With the responsibility on his shoulders, Ye Luan naturally took Zhao Yijia to buy the suits. To be honest, Zhao Yijia didn’t even own a suit. Given his current lifestyle, he rarely had any occasion to wear one. The role of groomsman would probably be his first time seriously wearing a suit and tie.
Ye Luan brought Zhao Yijia to his usual tailor, and they quickly picked out full outfits based on the style. Ye Luan then urged Zhao Yijia to change. After Ye Luan got dressed, Zhao Yijia sluggishly came out of the fitting room, a tie draped around his neck. Looking at Ye Luan helplessly, he said, “I’ve tried for ages, but I really can’t tie a tie.”
Zhao Yijia’s shirt collar wasn’t even properly turned up, and his top button was undone, exposing his overly fair neck. He looked a bit disheveled. Ye Luan paused for a moment but didn’t say anything. He simply walked forward, turning up Zhao Yijia’s collar, fastening the button, and then focusing on tying the tie.
Zhao Yijia glanced up at Ye Luan. Although Ye Luan wore this kind of attire almost every day, at this moment, with both of them dressed in identical shirts, identical suits, and identical ties, it felt like… Zhao Yijia’s face suddenly flushed, and he awkwardly averted his gaze. Ye Luan, standing so close, naturally noticed Zhao Yijia’s change. His movements slowed as he said in a husky voice, “What are you thinking about? Your face is all red.”
Hearing that, Zhao Yijia’s face reddened even more. But he forced himself to meet Ye Luan’s deep gaze and said, “We look like we’re getting ready for a wedding.”
Ye Luan’s hands paused. After a moment, he spoke, “Yesterday, I saw a post on Weibo about the ‘Top Ten Phrases Romance Novels Love to Use.’ One of them is perfect for this scene.”
Zhao Yijia’s eyes were filled with amusement. “What is it?”
In a voice full of longing, Ye Luan said, “You’re playing with fire.”
Zhao Yijia couldn’t help but laugh out loud. But Ye Luan, unwilling to wait even a second, pulled him into the fitting room.
Zhao Yijia’s back pressed against the door as light flickered in his eyes.
Ye Luan leaned in and kissed him. “This is also part of the wedding preparations.”
Before they knew it, it was the day of Qin Hai’s wedding.
Meng Meng Dreaming of a Ship V: The wedding of my beloved Xin Jie! Best wishes to Xin Jie and Hai Ge @Yuesi Mu Jin @Qin Hai for a lifetime of happiness! Our bridesmaid squad @Yun Fei @Chai Su @Cat Jump Jump is ready! Hai Ge and the groomsmen, we’re waiting for you! [Photos x9]
It’s no exaggeration to say that Qin Hai’s wedding brought together half of Yuesi’s top talent, with the groomsmen and bridesmaids combined. Yuesi’s official Weibo further stirred the pot by announcing on the morning of the wedding that Qin Hai was the second writer in the “N Divided by 1” project. His male fans wailed that Qin Hai was no longer the same, yet they tearfully wished him a happy marriage. The unique atmosphere even drew people who weren’t originally interested in the wedding to flock to Meng Meng’s Weibo for live updates.
Tian Gai saw the Weibo post while sitting in the wedding car, scrolling through the comments and sneering, “Meng Meng has already issued a challenge.”
He and Qin Hai were in the same car, while Somnolent Fox, Zhao Yijia, and Ye Luan were in the car behind them. Tian Gai, itching to cause some trouble, immediately picked one of the photos and posted it.
Tian Gai Gai Tian V: The most handsome wedding squad! [Photo]
The photo was taken by a professional photographer, and it showed. Qin Hai stood in the middle holding the bouquet, with Zhao Yijia and Ye Luan on his left, and Tian Gai and Fox on his right. Everyone had different poses, with roses pinned to their chests. The lighting was perfect, and for those who knew it was a wedding, it made sense. But for those who didn’t, it looked like an idol group.
The moment Tian Gai posted it, the comments started piling up. The first wave came from the “Ye Gongzi” CP fans, who had already picked out some sweet moments.
A Sword Across the Sky: First off, congrats to Hai Ge on the wedding! Also, even if I get flamed for being off-topic, I have to say this: What kind of divine composition is this? I officially declare Ye Zhao locked! I’m swallowing the key!
Unaware of the Orchid: Is it just me, or do Zhao Zhao and Twelve Ye’s outfits look slightly different from the others’?
Winter Jujubes Are Delicious: I’m fainting! This is practically my CP getting married!
Next up were the “Yan Hua Liao Luan” guessing fans:
Mimi_XFX: Holy crap! I have a strong hunch that the “Yan Hua Liao Luan” members are these five!
Floral Skirt and Jeans: @YuesiLiteratureNetwork, it’s gotta be these five, right?
Sunshine Ke Xi: Don’t tell me Fox is really one of the N Divided by 1 authors? @Xiao Meng Loves Fox
Yuesi’s face-connoisseurs were dazzled, overwhelmed by the visuals:
Mottori Flower Sea: Which boy band just debuted?
ARIAKE Snow: Holy crap! The lighting is godly!
Silent Blue Peacock: Alright, I’m stanning these faces, everyone. I’m in!
All in all, Tian Gai was very satisfied with the popularity this Weibo post brought. No matter what, the momentum was on their side.
A large group arrived at the door of the bride’s hotel room. As the chief strategist, Tian Gai stepped up confidently and knocked on the door, “Ladies, we’ve got the red envelopes ready. Can we come in and hand them to you?”
There was a burst of laughter from inside the room, with several voices talking at once. Finally, Yun Fei’s voice came through: “Slide them under the door.” Tian Gai obediently slid the envelopes under the door, but then heard Yun Fei say, “I need to make this clear. Just because we’ve taken the red envelopes doesn’t mean you can come in.”
Qin Hai braced himself and asked, “What else do we need to do? Just tell us!”
“Hai Ge, let’s not beat around the bush. We’re all writers here. On such a beautiful day, how could we not write a poem? In ten seconds, I want you all to come up with a poem praising the bride! One line per person. All we need is four lines from the five of you! Ten, nine, eight…”
The countdown began almost instantly, giving them no time to think. Qin Hai, too nervous to function, blurted out, “Xin Xin looks so beautiful today!”
Tian Gai, who initially thought writing a poem would be a breeze for writers, was dumbfounded. He glanced at Qin Hai. “Hai Ge, a nursery rhyme?”
Qin Hai looked dazed. “Huh?”
Tian Gai gritted his teeth and continued, “Her face could rival Zhang Manyu’s.”
Laughter erupted from the room. Yun Fei could be heard saying through her giggles, “Write that down. We’re posting it on Weibo later.”
Zhao Yijia tried to salvage the situation with a poetic line, “Where might one find such a beauty—”
Under everyone’s expectant gaze, Somnolent Fox stammered out, “Look no further, Qin’s bride is she.”
Ye Luan calmly clapped, “Well done.”
The bridesmaids were laughing so hard they could barely stand. In the end, they opened the door and let the groomsmen in—although it was a suite, and the bride and her parents were still in a separate room. The four bridesmaids sat on the living room sofa. Tian Gai, playing his part well, handed out the red envelopes while pleading, “Yun Fei Jie, look at our Hai Ge. He’s so nervous he’s spouting nursery rhymes!”
Meng Meng laughed, “If you want to see the bride, you have to play a game first.”
Tian Gai took a deep breath and exchanged glances with the other four. “A game, huh…”
Zhao Yijia chimed in, “Let’s make sure of one thing first. If we pass the game, you’ll open the door, right?”
The bridesmaids nodded in unison, “That’s right.”
Ye Luan smiled, “We’ve never been afraid of playing games.” He gestured confidently, “Let’s begin.”
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