Zerg: Cold and aloof Major General, stop pretending to be innocent, I have a headache!

"So it really was you." Jiang Xu stared at him expressionlessly, confirming his suspicions.

He said so.

The original owner's social circle was not large, and there should be a limit to how much the rumors could spread.

It's understandable that people of slightly higher status would know, but for him to occasionally stumble upon rumors about the original owner of this body while simply going out on that street is just too outrageous.

"..." Caught red-handed once again, Yu Heng was speechless, unsure whether to lie to cover it up or respond truthfully.

Seeing his conflicted expression, Jiang Xu let out a long sigh: "This is a one-time exception. If it happens again, your entire New Year's bonus will be deducted."

Speaking of the New Year, Jiang Xu glanced at the new New Year decorations in the room; there were only a few days left until the New Year.

On the way here today, the streetlights were already decorated with New Year's mascots, and golden fruits and lush green plants were everywhere, exuding a unique festive atmosphere.

Having grown accustomed to the vibrant color red, seeing these things now feels rather novel.

As he was leaving, he ran into his neighbor who was hanging decorations at his door. When she saw him, she still looked a little shaky.

However, the other party not only greeted us first, but also had a cheerful smile on their face.

As he was thinking, Yu Heng across from him suddenly raised three fingers and swore to the heavens with great certainty:

"I swear to the Insect God, there will never be a next time!"

Jiang Xu nodded, not intending to argue with him. After all, that happened before he arrived, and the time he was scolded in front of him was even worse than this.

He thought for a moment, explained the arrangements for the New Year holiday and the company's year-end banquet to him, and then went straight home.

Before leaving, he wanted to give the two little insect cubs New Year's red envelopes, but unfortunately he didn't have any insect coins on him. Seeing Xina's reluctant eyes, he finally found something in his pocket.

The milk fruit that was originally prepared for Jiang Yi was all given to the little guy by him.

Two hours later, Jiang Xu returned home and was surprised to find that fruit and plant decorations had been hung at his door.

He remembered that the place was empty when he left.

Jiang Xu smiled faintly, his gaze lingered briefly on the decorations before shifting away. He then unlocked the door and stepped inside.

"Master, you're back?" Fei Zheng and Wen west were setting up New Year decorations when they heard the door open and turned around to see Jiang Xu returning.

Jiang Xu glanced around the room and noticed that quite a few small decorative items had been added. After changing his shoes, he gently touched the golden plant ornament closest to him with his fingertips: "Did you just buy this at the supermarket?"

"Hmm." Fei handed the red fruit in his hand to Jiang Yi and the snow weasel, who were playing nearby. After sending the two noisy little guys away, he walked to the coffee table, picked up a new ornament, and said with a smile,

"When I went out this morning, I saw that my neighbors had already hung up their New Year decorations, and that's when I suddenly remembered that the New Year is almost here."

He immediately made a decision, called on Wenxi, and took the two little ones out shopping.

This was the first time he had ever looked forward to the Lunar New Year so much.

Although he wasn't sure if he would be able to stay until the Lunar New Year.

Jiang Xu walked to his side and helped him arrange the decorations.

The once spacious room was instantly filled with these objects, making it seem exceptionally lively.

In particular, in one corner of the sofa, there is a small golden tree with all sorts of fruits and ribbons hanging from it.

The decorations on it are all the work of the two little ones.

Jiang Xu seemed to gradually blend into the New Year atmosphere. He carefully calculated the time to go to the marriage registration office. A week after registering, it would just coincide with the Zerg New Year.

When Jiang Xu led Fei to sit on the sofa, they discovered that one of the insects in the room was inexplicably missing.

Immediately afterwards, he saw the insect coming down from the second floor.

Wenxi noticed Jiang Xu's gaze, and unconsciously tightened her grip on the small box. Then, she calmly walked to the empty sofa next to Fei, sat down, placed the box on the coffee table in front of the two insects, and slowly pushed it forward.

The wooden box emitted a low, muffled thud.

"This is... my wedding gift to you two." Wenxi withdrew her hand and looked up at Fei Dao.

"A wedding gift?" Fei was somewhat surprised, as marriage was not part of his and Wenxi's plans.

He had no idea when the other person had prepared the gift.

"What else?" Wenxi looked at him, pointed to the wooden box and said, "Open it and see, this is a gift I've been saving for you for twenty years."

Fei heard this but remained silent.

Wenxi's words shocked him. What did twenty years mean? He and Wenxi had only known each other for less than twenty-one years.

"Don't look at me like that." Wen Xi tilted her head, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "It makes me feel awkward when you look at me like that."

"Why didn't you tell me?" A gift that has been kept for twenty years—that kind of thoughtfulness is truly rare.

"Why would I tell you?" Wenxi scratched his cheek. "Life is so long, who knows if you'll actually get married."

His original plan was that if Fei got married, this would be a wedding gift.

If it doesn't work out, that would be even better; that's their reason for wanting to find a peaceful and quiet place to live a stable life.

Who knows—

He glanced coolly at Jiang Xu beside him.