Chapter 27: The Research Genius × The Seductive Film Queen (7)

“How did you two just go and get the marriage certificate like that?” Xi Nian was dissatisfied. “Where’s your proposal?”

“Take a guess!” Gu Yin once again pulled the woman into his arms—every moment of a spring night is worth a thousand gold coins!

The next day, the two of them bundled up tightly and went to register their marriage. When Xi Nian received the marriage certificate, she was still a little dazed. She was married? Just like that? She got herself married off this easily?

Gu Yin was driving the car, his face brimming with undisguisable joy. Just now, he had posted in both the family group chat and his lab’s work group. This shocked everyone who had thought he was a cold and aloof person.

The Happy Family Group

[Add my daughter-in-law into the group already, what are you waiting for? @Gu Yin]

Hua University Lab 15

[Senior got married?!]

[Not only married, but his partner is Film Queen Xi!]

[No way, no way! Senior, bring our sister-in-law over to let us see! I have a younger sister who wants an autograph!]

[Qiyue, aren’t you an only child?]

[Mind your own business!]

After they got home, Gu Yin immediately pulled Xi Nian into the family group chat. As soon as she joined, red packets from Father Gu and Mother Gu rained down.

Staring at the red packet rain, Xi Nian gulped quietly. With Gu Yin’s encouragement, she collected every single one into her wallet. “Wow, over fifty red packets—more than ten thousand yuan!”

“I can already picture how Mom and Dad sent them one by one. Mom definitely had a serious look on her face.”

“And what about Dad?”

“Dad was probably ranting, complaining about why the red packet amounts were so small!”

“Hahahahahahaha…” Xi Nian laughed heartily while sweetly replying in the group chat,
[Thank you, Mom and Dad!]

To her surprise, as soon as she called them Mom and Dad, Father Gu and Mother Gu started transferring money again. Xi Nian stared at the two transfers—each for 100,000 yuan—with a dazed, cute expression on her beautiful face. “Is this a thank-you-for-calling-us-Mom-and-Dad fee?”

“Maybe they’re just really happy!”

This way of expressing happiness is way too likable. Please give me more of it!

Xi Nian squinted happily and immediately sent the news to her own family group chat. She also added Gu Yin into it, eagerly awaiting the next wave of red packets.

Sure enough, Xi Nian wasn’t disappointed. Not long after, messages appeared in 【Our Family】 group chat from Father Xi and Mother Xi.

[Great photo. My daughter is absolutely gorgeous!]

[And my son-in-law is handsome too!]

[Red Packet] ×10
Xi Nian didn’t stop for a second—every one that popped up, she tapped instantly. Seeing this, Gu Yin immediately replied,
[Thank you, Mom and Dad!]

Even more red packets followed immediately. Xi Nian was so happy that her dimples came out!

Gu Yin was amused by her little expression. He reached out to touch her fair cheek and shook the marriage certificate with a smile, “Now we can clear things up officially.”

Xi Nian immediately understood what Gu Yin meant. “Should we discuss it with Sister Wu?”

“Yeah, you talk to her. Let’s see what’s the best way to go public. I don’t have much experience with this kind of thing.”

Xi Nian nodded and immediately called Wu Mei. “Hello, Sister Wu? Gu Yin and I got our marriage certificate.”

“What? That fast?”

Wu Mei was shocked. These two moved way too quickly. Could it be that the paparazzi photos from yesterday provoked Mr. Gu so much that he rushed to assert his claim? Honestly, Wu Mei was right.

“Yep. Gu Yin said he wants to go public and asked how we should post about it?”

“Mm, let’s write a statement.” Regaining her composure, Wu Mei quickly got to work. After all, Xi Nian was extremely popular lately, and they needed to manage the follow-up properly.

“Great, great. Make sure it has a bit of character!”

“Got it. Just wait patiently. Our PR team will think about it and send it over to you.”

“Thanks, Sister Wu. I’ll give you all wedding candy later.”

Listening to her chirpy voice, Wu Mei chuckled, “Alright, stop showing off. By the way, that variety show New Moon recommended is about to start filming. Get ready and clear your schedule.”

“Got it.”

After hanging up, Gu Yin asked, “That variety show Wang Mian passed to you—is it about to start?”

“Yep, two days after your birthday. I’ll still be able to celebrate your birthday with you.”

“Good.” Gu Yin smiled and let out a breath of relief. If she had gone off to film a variety show, all his preparations would’ve been in vain. Thankfully, this girl had a conscience.

Just as netizens hadn’t finished digesting yesterday’s gossip, the news of Gu Yin and Xi Nian’s marriage hit the hot search list at noon.

[Xi Nian: May time favor us; may the rest of our lives be our promise. Hello, Mr. Gu. @Gu Yin]
[Gu Yin: May time favor us; may the rest of our lives be our promise. Hello, Miss Xi. @Xi Nian]

[Ahh! My OTP actually got together!]

[I’m dying over this! Gu Boss, spoil her silly please!]

[Who lost their mind today? Me, obviously! Nian Bao, look at your girlfriend—me!]

[What nonsense are you upstairs spouting? That’s my wife, okay?!]

[Wake up, all of you! That’s Gu Boss’s wife.]

[Yeah, trying to steal from Gu Boss? You all must be insane.]

[Wait, is Gu Boss jealous? Yesterday Xi Nian and Xiao Yan were caught together, and today he’s making a public declaration.]

[The person above makes a good point—classic male possessiveness, hehe!]

[By the way, was yesterday’s rumor clarified?]

[Look at Gu Boss’s attitude. It was clearly fake. Just friends having a meal.]

[Ahhh go look! Xiao Yan’s girlfriend just posted!]

[Wasn’t Xiao Yan’s girlfriend never revealed before? Why did she suddenly speak up now?]

[Cheng Yiyi: Hello everyone, I’m Xiao Yan’s girlfriend, and also the third person in that photo. Yesterday was a family dinner to meet the son-in-law. We attended together. After dinner, my cousin’s husband, @Gu Yin, went to get the car. Coincidentally, I, my cousin @Xi Nian, and @Xiao Yan were photographed together. Please don’t spread rumors, thank you!]

Seeing this, Xi Nian immediately reposted it:
[Please don’t spread rumors, okay!]

[Wait, Xiao Yan is Xi Nian’s cousin-in-law?!]

[Now that you mention it, I can’t ship them anymore if they’re filming together…]

[Who told you to ship a CP? That’s our Niannian’s female-led drama, okay? Just enjoy watching her chase her career. Who needs romance? Is love more important than money? Besides, the romantic subplot was already super vague—if you say there’s nothing there, that’s valid too.]

[Exactly! With Big Boss Gu around, why are we even shipping unofficial CPs?]

[Guys, don’t spread rumors. That big hammer account already apologized and got banned!]

[Right right right! And that Jiang Lu person already went off to ‘step on the sewing machine’!] ([T/N: This slang means being punished, often humorously, like “sent to work in a sweatshop.”])

The couple’s official announcement briefly crashed the webpage. It only returned to normal after the tech team rushed in for emergency maintenance. Over the next couple of days, Xi Nian had no major work commitments, and Gu Yin’s matters were also mostly settled. Finally, the two families sat down together to discuss the wedding.

“This child Xiaoyin really has no sense of boundaries. He dated Niannian for so long and never said a word to us. So immature. I must apologize to you on behalf of our whole family.”

“No need to say that, in-laws. Their line of work is a bit special. It’s good to keep things confidential,” Father Xi said kindly.

“Yes, yes! Xiaoyin is a good kid—mature and dependable,” added Mother Xi.

“Niannian is even better—she’s not only beautiful but also sweet and sensible.”

“……”

Gu Yin and Xi Nian quietly helped serve food to each other while their parents engaged in commercial-grade compliments.

“Oh right, in-laws. Xiaoyin mentioned to us earlier that he planned to hold the wedding after Niannian finishes filming her new variety show. From your side, would you prefer a traditional Chinese ceremony or a Western-style one?”

“Let’s go with the Chinese style. I think it’s more proper, and it looks better too,” Mother Xi replied with a beaming smile. “We’re Chinese after all. Red feels more festive and joyful—perfect for a happy occasion like this.”

“Perfect, then we’ll go with a traditional Chinese wedding. I’ve found a tailor who makes completely handmade traditional outfits. I’ll place the order these next couple of days and have them custom-made to Xiaoyin and Niannian’s measurements. They should be ready once their work wraps up.”

“No problem at all. On our side…” The parents were having a great time chatting and went over almost every step of the wedding. Even after wrapping up, they still weren’t done—so they added each other on WeChat to continue planning at home.

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[Level Up, Sisters: Youth is infinite, leveling up never ends. Welcome, sisters! @Xi Nian @Cheng Yue @Xi Cheng @Qing Ran @Zhao Wenxuan…]

[Wait—is Xi Nian going to sing and dance now??]

[Haha, our precious Niannian is really doing variety shows! Props to the studio!]

[It’s New Moon’s variety show? Looks like Xi Nian has a special connection with New Moon.]

[I’ve heard Niannian sing before—she’s really good. I’m finally going to get my fill!]

[Yes yes yes! Niannian even learned street dance before—she’s seriously badass.]

[Ah, there are fewer and fewer goddesses who are this beautiful and cool nowadays.]

[Xi Cheng, though—her rap in that other variety show was hilarious.]

[Is this really something I’m allowed to watch??]

[Didn’t Cheng Yue always sing off-key? Are we sure about this?]

[Say no more—let’s just believe in our sisters!]

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The official program announcement landed on Gu Yin’s birthday. He had been planning for a long time—he was going to propose to Xi Nian today.

He wanted his girl to have the very best that this world could offer.

At the same time, Xi Nian had also prepared a gift for Gu Yin. Originally, she had made a reservation at a restaurant, but Gu Yin asked her to cancel it. He said a friend had opened a restaurant with amazing food and wanted to take her there.

Xi Nian didn’t object, so that afternoon, the two of them walked into a breathtakingly beautiful restaurant together.

Xi Nian paused, stunned. She looked around at the colorful lights, the array of fresh flowers, and the elegant girls playing violins—and instantly understood everything.

Gu Yin smiled at her and gave a slight nod. He gently pulled her over to the table, pulled out her chair for her to sit, and snapped his fingers. Immediately, someone handed him a bouquet of red roses.

Gu Yin took out the diamond ring hidden in the bouquet and passed the flowers to Xi Nian before getting down on one knee.

Holding the ring, Gu Yin said sincerely,
“Niannian, today is my 28th birthday, and also the fourth anniversary of us meeting. Over the past four years, I’ve made a lot of mistakes—I hope you can forgive me. From now on, I’ll work even harder to give you all the beauty and happiness this world can offer. So… will you let me, at the age of 28, become the man who stands beside you for the rest of your life?”

Tears welled in Xi Nian’s eyes as she nodded.

In those four years, they had argued. She had even felt disappointed in him. But their love never faded—it only burned stronger. She liked him. She loved this man.

She had once dreamed of being with this man, having a child that belonged to the two of them, living a quiet and stable life. And today—that dream came true.

Gu Yin carefully slipped the ring onto her finger, gently kissed the back of her hand, stood up, and wiped away her tears.

“Wife, I love you.”

“Husband, I love you too.”

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When Xi Nian appeared on the variety show, she radiated energy and beauty.

On that stage, she revealed a side that audiences had never seen before.

She could sing and dance, drop witty one-liners—many people became fans of her just from the show.

[Ahhh, I never used to understand why people liked Xi Nian so much—but now I do.]

[Same here, same here. Our goddess’s legs are not just legs.]

[Alright, alright—Xi Nian already has Big Boss Gu. Wipe the drool off your faces.]

[Her voice is really too beautiful. Why didn’t she join a talent show back then?]

[She’s formally trained. Started acting as a child and stayed on the acting path as she grew up.]

[Hahaha, our precious Niannian is both literary and martial—she can walk any path.]

“You’re doing great—your follower count just went up by over a million.”

“No, no,” Xi Nian smiled modestly. She had come to the studio to deliver her wedding invitations. “Sis, I’m getting married. You’ve got to give me some extended leave—I still have to go on a honeymoon!”

“Got it, got it. I already cleared your schedule in advance. The projects starting up recently haven’t been great anyway. But I can only give you three months. After that, Director Zheng’s drama begins filming—you have to come back.”

“Understood!” Xi Nian promised.

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Xi Nian chose to livestream her wedding—she wanted to share her joy with her fans.

The wedding was grand. Many professors and students from Gu Yin’s school came, and from Xi Nian’s side, her good friends, studio staff, and some entertainment industry colleagues also attended.

Xi Nian wore a traditional qipao wedding dress with gold hairpins and jewelry adorning her head. Her already stunning face looked even more regal—like someone out of a painting.

Gu Yin, clean-cut and charismatic in a red traditional groom’s robe, stood by her side. Together, they were a picture-perfect couple.

“Today, we gather here to witness the wedding of Mr. Gu Yin and Ms. Xi Nian. Are the bride and groom ready?”

The guests all cheered, “We’re ready!”

The officiant smiled and began the ceremony.

“First bow to the heavens and earth—to thank the heavens for bringing you together, to meet, to know, and to fall in love.”

After they bowed, he continued,
“Second bow to the parents—to thank them for giving you life and raising you into such outstanding young people.”

The couple bowed respectfully to their smiling parents.

“Third, husband and wife bow to each other. Ten lifetimes to earn the chance to share a boat, a hundred lifetimes to share a bed. Wishing the two of you a long and blissful life together!”

Gu Yin and Xi Nian looked at each other with deep affection. Smiling, they bowed their heads together, their foreheads touching as they knelt. From this moment on, they would face joy and hardship together, for better or worse.