Chapter 32. “You Didn’t Even Have a Wedding?”

After playing two more rounds of games, Ye Chen walked out of the study.

Outside, Bai Xiyan had just finished her phone call.

“Hubby, it’s settled! We’re meeting at the Sheshan campsite tomorrow morning to catch up, then camping overnight to watch the meteor shower and sunrise the next day. Does that work for you?”

Ye Chen nodded indifferently. “Sure, it’s the weekend anyway—no work for me.”

Bai Xiyan giggled, wrapped her arms around his, and called Qin Banruo to confirm their shopping plans for the afternoon after next. Once that was settled, she hung up.

Then—shower.

Homework.

Lights out.

Sleep.

Meanwhile.

Among Bai Xiyi’s circle of girlfriends, the prettiest one, Nini, hugged her phone and sent a WeChat message:

“Girls! The news says there’s going to be a meteor shower at Sheshan the day after tomorrow! Should we go?!”

Instantly, the group chat exploded with replies.

“A meteor shower? That’ll be gorgeous—count me in!”

“Me too! Let’s head up tomorrow and camp overnight!”

“Roll call! Who’s coming?”

…

“OK, looks like everyone’s in! Let’s divvy up the prep work.”

“I’ll bring the tents!”

“I’ll handle the cooking gear.”

“I’ll pack the food.”

“I’ve got the telescope.”

…

In under two minutes, the tasks were assigned.

Bai Xiyi hugged her phone, her mood lifting.

“A meteor shower!”

“I’ll make a wish—for Ye Chen to go b—no, for Ye Chen to divorce that brat Xiyan!”

Alone now, she let her true feelings show, resentment twisting her face.

She hated Ye Chen—but she also hated Bai Xiyan.

If not for her, maybe she could’ve reconciled with Ye Chen!

“Whatever. Time to sleep.”

Shaking her head, she pulled on an eye mask and lay down.

The next morning.

Ye Chen and Bai Xiyan packed their camping gear and drove to Sheshan in his beloved G-Class.

By 10:30 a.m., they arrived at the campsite.

“Wifey, go ahead and greet your classmates. I’ll hit the restroom first.”

Ye Chen got out and headed for the toilets while Bai Xiyan skipped over to her gathered classmates.

“Xiyan! Long time no see—you’ve gotten even prettier!”

“Seriously, what skincare do you use? Your complexion is flawless!”

“Zhang Kai, why are you hiding now that Xiyan’s here?”

“I heard you were at Harvard—when did you get back?”

…

As Fudan’s former campus belle, Bai Xiyan instantly became the center of attention.

The girls buzzed around her enviously, while the men lit up with excitement—and a hint of restless ambition.

A well-dressed man in his twenties spoke up politely.

“Xiyan, how long are you staying in Shanghai? After two years abroad, you must’ve missed a lot. I’ve got free time—if you want a tour guide, I’m happy to help.”

“Xiyan, did you know? Zhang Kai’s now a partner at Luyan Law Firm! He’s won several high-profile cases this year—he’s basically Shanghai’s star lawyer now.”

“Yeah, successful career, great family background—if he hadn’t rejected me, I might be ‘Mrs. Zhang’ by now.”

Two girls giggled, playing wingman.

Bai Xiyan smiled politely but awkwardly. “I’ve finished my studies at Harvard, so I’ll be in Shanghai for a while.”

Zhang Kai’s eyes sparkled.

“Really? That’s perfect! Luyan’s actually short-handed right now. With your credentials, you’d be a great fit as a partner.”

The other classmates gasped enviously.

Luyan was Shanghai’s top law firm. Becoming a partner there was every lawyer’s dream.

But Bai Xiyan shook her head. “Sorry, I’m setting up my own firm. Thanks, though.”

Zhang Kai blinked, then pressed on. “Oh? Then what about me? Could I join your firm?”

His persistence made Bai Xiyan frown.

“Sorry, but my husband’s handling the setup, so—”

She trailed off, sparing his pride.

But the men—especially Zhang Kai—looked like they’d been struck by lightning.

“Wh—what? Husband?! When did you get married?!”

“Did you marry someone in the U.S.?”

Even the girls gasped.

“You’re married?!”

“Since when?!”

“Why didn’t we know?!”

Just as Bai Xiyan started to explain—

Tap. Tap. Tap.

Footsteps approached. Ye Chen walked up and slid an arm around her waist.

“Wifey—”

Bai Xiyan exhaled in relief and grinned at him. Then, cheerfully, she announced:

“Everyone, this is my husband—Ye Chen!”

Turning to him, she added, “Hubby, these are my Fudan classmates. This is Zhang Kai, Ye Qiling, and—”

She introduced them one by one.

Ye Chen shook hands with each, smiling warmly.

By the time the greetings ended, her classmates were still processing the shock.

“Oh my god, Xiyan—this is your husband?!”

“So handsome! He looks like a celebrity!”

“You two are such a perfect match!”

“And his aura—definitely not an average guy.”

“Obviously! Xiyan’s husband couldn’t be ordinary.”

The girls gushed, while the peacock-like men deflated, hearts broken.

These were all high-achievers who didn’t follow livestreams, so they didn’t know the details of Bai Xiyan and Ye Chen’s relationship.

But that didn’t stop the men from shooting him envious looks.

“Damn it! Someone beat us to her?!”

“Who is this guy?!”

“Xiyan’s actually married?!”

In the crowd, Zhang Kai gritted his teeth, forcing a smile.

“Bro, you’re something else. Xiyan’s the most beautiful girl Fudan’s ever had, and she married you.”

“But come on, wasn’t it a bit unfair? Marrying our campus queen and not even throwing a wedding?”

The atmosphere instantly turned awkward.