In the blink of an eye, it was August 5th.

Lin Feng had hinted several times that they should take the babies' birthday as an opportunity to go on a trip abroad. Zhang Yuxi had no objections.

That evening, she sent An Lan a text, her tone dejected.

[An Lan, I'm not happy!]

Oh? Poor you. What's wrong?

[Lin Feng said last year that when the babies turned two, we'd start planning our wedding.]

Oh, and then?

[Not a peep. I want to ask, but I'm too embarrassed.]

Oh, then don't. Director Lin is probably just too busy and forgot.

[Yeah, I think so too. He's exhausted from taking care of the kids all day.]

Well, if he's that tired, a family trip abroad to relax sounds perfect.

[...An Lan, you've changed! You never used to be this diplomatic.]

Maybe it's because I'm not single anymore!

[What?!]

[You have a boyfriend?!]

Yup! I'll introduce you two someday. I guarantee you'll be shocked!

[Hmph! Figures. Ditching your best friend for a guy.]

My ass. Stop overthinking. It's just a wedding. You can talk about it after your trip.

[That's more like it! Now you sound like the An Lan I know and love!]

Damn.

It wasn't until they arrived at the airport that Zhang Yuxi learned they were going to the Maldives. She and An Lan had been there together once, but that was many years ago. After some hassle, they boarded a speedboat.

What followed was a scene that the babies, and Zhang Yuxi herself, would never forget.

The sight that greeted them was a seascape where the sky and ocean blended into one, a beauty beyond description. Beneath the clear azure sky, the crystal-blue sea was immaculate. Zhang Yuxi felt her heart swell as the sea breeze washed over her. The babies, protected by the staff, shrieked with excitement.

Zhang Yuxi said wistfully, "Darling, I want to just drift on the sea like this forever! This scenery is just too beautiful!"

This beauty was unlike anything she had seen on her previous trip to the Maldives.

After they set foot on the island, Zhang Yuxi didn't want to move an inch. The sand, the scenery—it was all indescribably gorgeous. The babies adored it too, happily playing in the sand.

Lin Feng led Zhang Yuxi to their room, a single bedroom! It was over a hundred square meters, but the private beach outside was even larger than the villa itself.

While Lin Feng unpacked, Zhang Yuxi played with the children on the beach.

"Mommy, I think I saw Godmother..."

"Where?"

"Over there!"

Zhang Yuxi looked in the direction the fourth baby was pointing, but there was nothing there. She chuckled. "You must have seen wrong, sweetie. Godmother is in Yangcheng! Come on, let's keep playing!"

The little boy furrowed his brow. "But I really did see her!"

"Er..."

Just then, Lin Feng came out. Zhang Yuxi smiled. "Darling, our little one just told me he saw An Lan."

Lin Feng smiled back. "He probably saw wrong. Honey, come here. I need to talk to you."

Zhang Yuxi walked over to him. Facing the sea breeze, she smiled and asked, "What is it?"

Lin Feng looked at her, his expression serious and focused. Zhang Yuxi's heart instantly began to race. "Darling, you... don't look at me like that..."

He took a box from his pocket and knelt on one knee.

Zhang Yuxi gasped, covering her mouth in shock.

Lin Feng opened the box, revealing a stunning diamond ring that dazzled in the sunlight. A tender smile touched his handsome face as he asked with deep affection, "Yuxi, will you marry me?"

Zhang Yuxi had never imagined Lin Feng would propose at this moment. Looks like he's been planning this for a long time, hasn't he?

Her eyes welled with tears as she nodded and slowly extended her hand. "I will! I will!"

Lin Feng took out the ring, slid it onto her ring finger, and placed a soft kiss on the back of her hand. As he stood up, Zhang Yuxi threw herself into his arms. "Darling, I love you!"

Lin Feng beamed, hugging her tightly. "I love you too!"

Zhang Yuxi was completely unaware that the entire scene had been captured by several people hiding nearby. After taking their photos, they stealthily retreated.

「Late that night」

While Zhang Yuxi and the babies slept, a group of people was already working through the night to prepare the wedding venue. Zhang Yuxi's wedding dress had also been delivered to the walk-in closet. Everything was being arranged so the wedding could begin the moment she woke up.

But Zhang Yuxi slept on and on. The babies woke up, but she was still sound asleep.

Lin Feng got the children dressed and took them to another room where their godmother, grandmothers, and grandfathers were all waiting. "I'll leave them with you," Lin Feng said.

An Lan and Han Wen, both dressed as bridesmaids, smiled slightly.

"Don't worry, Director Lin!"

"Leave it to us!"

With a laugh, the two women left for Zhang Yuxi's villa. Lin Feng's groomsmen were Liu Bo and Xiao Jie, two very handsome young men. The photography and planning teams were already in position. On Zhang Yuxi's side, the makeup team had also been waiting for some time.

"Come now, let Grandma help our babies change into their new clothes, okay?"

The children happily agreed.

Seeing Zhang Yuxi still sleeping like a log, An Lan mocked her without mercy. "Sleeping like a pig! Should we wake her up?"

Han Wen checked the time. They had already waited for five minutes. "Let's wake her up!"

An Lan strode over, pulled Zhang Yuxi up, and shook her vigorously. "Zhang Yuxi, stop sleeping! Wake up!"

Zhang Yuxi's eyes fluttered open. She frowned groggily. "Miss, who are you?"

An Lan was secretly delighted. She chuckled and said, "Your worst nightmare, of course."

That tone... it's so familiar. No, it's not just familiar, it's her, isn't it? Zhang Yuxi took a closer look. It wasn't just *like* her, it *was* her. She was completely stunned. "An Lan, what are you doing here? Wait, Han Wen? You're here too?"

An Lan couldn't help but tease, "Yuxi, I'm seriously impressed. You can really sleep."

Zhang Yuxi grunted. Was that really the most important issue right now?

An Lan shouted toward the door, "Alright, you can start now!"

Zhang Yuxi was taken aback. "Start what?"

An Lan gave her a wicked grin. "You'll find out soon enough!"

TAP. TAP. TAP. Three women in white uniforms entered and whisked Zhang Yuxi away. She lay there, dumbfounded, as they led her into the bathroom. One woman scattered flower petals into the bath, another began washing her hair, and a third started a skincare routine. Zhang Yuxi was utterly confused. What was going on?

After the bath, they started on her manicure and pedicure, ensuring both her hands and feet were perfectly cared for.

"Ah, what are you doing!" Zhang Yuxi's terrified shriek echoed from the bathroom, much to the amusement of An Lan, who was waiting outside. But she'd seen enough in her life to keep a straight face.

About twenty minutes later, Zhang Yuxi was lifted from the tub, her face flushed red. Han Wen and An Lan watched, and they even tsk-tsked, critically sizing her up from head to toe.

Zhang Yuxi was about to start cursing. "An Lan, you scoundrel! What are you trying to do? What is this all about?"

Leaning against the doorframe, An Lan just chuckled. "You'll find out soon enough!"

The three women left, and a second team entered, making Zhang Yuxi instantly tense up again. They started on her makeup, hair, and nails, finishing everything in half an hour. An Lan and Han Wen's eyes nearly popped out when they saw the cases of cosmetics and tools. Not only was the equipment extensive, but the skincare products were all from top brands like Estée Lauder, Lancôme, and La Mer.

After a flurry of activity, the finished makeup was so exquisite it was almost heart-stopping. As expected, a team that worked with celebrities was on another level.

Zhang Yuxi opened her eyes and was stunned by the woman in the mirror. Who is that? She's gorgeous.

As her makeup was being applied, the professional photography team had already begun filming, with one crew following Lin Feng and the other following her.

Next, it was time for the wedding dress. When a breathtakingly beautiful gown was presented to her, Zhang Yuxi finally understood everything. She covered her mouth, her eyes turning red.

An Lan quickly interjected, "Stop, don't cry! Your bridal makeup is worth tens of thousands!"

Startled, Zhang Yuxi forced her tears back, though the urge to cry remained. She could only stare, wide-eyed, at the dress. When she reappeared after changing, she was stunningly beautiful, absolutely flawless.

This time, it was An Lan who burst into tears. "Yuxi, you look so beautiful! Seriously, you're unbelievably beautiful! Like a fairy!"

Han Wen handed her a tissue. "Don't cry, you're a bridesmaid today!"

An Lan nodded through her tears, stepped forward to hug Zhang Yuxi tightly, and then quickly let go. She immediately began checking to see if any of her own foundation had smudged onto the dress. For the sake of looking her best, she had applied foundation all the way down to her neck. There was no way she would let her best friend's wedding dress get stained.

Once the dress was on, it was time for jewelry. A third team arrived carrying a case. Opening it revealed a jewelry box containing a princess's tiara, earrings, a necklace, and a bracelet. It was a complete set, and it was absolutely magnificent.

Zhang Yuxi fell in love with it at first sight.

A staff member helped her put on the jewelry and said with a smile, "Congratulations!"

Zhang Yuxi smiled back. "Thank you!"

Her reflection in the mirror was perfect.

An Lan examined her from every angle. "Yuxi, come on, let's take some pictures!"

After snapping a frantic series of photos, An Lan's voice choked with emotion as she said, "Yuxi, I wish you all the happiness in the world."

Zhang Yuxi nodded. "Thank you."

An Lan made a call. "We're ready over here," she said into the phone.

The next step was to leave the villa and head to the wedding venue. Zhang Yuxi was a bundle of nerves and excitement, her palms sweating. "An Lan, do I look pretty right now?"

Seeing her friend's anxiety, An Lan rolled her eyes. "Duh, do you even have to ask? The way you look today... Director Lin will never forget it for the rest of his life!"

Han Wen smiled warmly. "Yuxi, you look incredibly beautiful today. More beautiful than ever."