Don't call me a singing god, I just want to go back to doing scientific research.

As the banquet drew to a close, most of the guests had left, leaving only a group of close friends who lingered around, reluctant to leave.

"No, no, we absolutely have to have a wedding night prank today!" Zhang Minghui, his face flushed from drinking, put one hand on Feng Yuxi's shoulder and used the other to block Ling Luo and Gu Yang.

"Exactly! How can you not have a wedding night prank? We've already taken our pants off... ugh, we've even prepared the red envelopes, just waiting to see the show!" Feng Yuxi chimed in.

Gu Yang had also been forced to drink quite a bit today, and emboldened by the alcohol, he stood with his hands on his hips and confronted them: "What's all this fuss about! Ling Luo and I are in a free-love relationship, a new era with new customs, we don't follow those feudal dregs!"

He spoke righteously, but then he stumbled and almost fell headfirst onto the table next to him if Ling Luo hadn't caught him in time.

"New fashion, my foot! You can't even stand up straight." Ba Meng laughed so hard she couldn't straighten up.

Ling Luo helplessly embraced the unruly person in her arms and looked at the group of troublemakers.

He's tired.

With just those three simple words, Teacher Ling's imposing presence instantly sobered Zhang Minghui and the others up by half.

They had witnessed firsthand how fiercely Ling Luo protected Gu Yang; on this joyous occasion, they were afraid of truly provoking him.

"Alright, Teacher Ling has spoken, let's leave." Feng Yuxi waved her hand.

Ling's mother walked over and stuffed a large red envelope that she had prepared beforehand into the hands of the group of children. "You kids have had a hard day. Take this and go get some late-night snacks."

Zhang Minghui immediately accepted the red envelope with a beaming smile. "Thank you, Auntie! We won't bother you any longer! Gu Yang and Ling Luo, happy marriage!"

A group of people walked away, laughing and joking, their arms around each other's shoulders.

At the entrance of the manor, the evening breeze carried a hint of coolness, dispersing much of the alcohol smell from Gu Yang.

"Mom, Uncle and Aunt, we'll head back now." Ling Luo said goodbye to the four elders.

"Go on, go on, drive slowly on the road." The late father patted Ling Luo on the shoulder, then looked at his son, "Yangyang, you're not allowed to act like a child anymore. You've grown up now that you're married, so live a good life."

"Okay, Dad." Gu Yang nodded obediently.

The two got into the car, and the red wedding car slowly drove away from the brightly lit manor, merging into the city traffic.

The car was quiet, with only the slight sound of the engine.

Gu Yang leaned back in the back seat, turning his head to look at the neon lights receding outside the window.

The aftereffects of the alcohol made him feel drowsy.

He turned his head and looked at Ling Luo, who was holding him.

Ling Luo was wearing a deep red toasting dress, with two buttons undone at the collar, revealing a small patch of skin.

From today onwards, this person is a member of the family who receives blessings from relatives and friends.

Gu Yang suddenly reached out and gently poked Ling Luo's little belly.

Ling Luo lowered her head, took his hand, and intertwined her fingers with his.

"What are you thinking about?"

  

"I'm thinking, we're really married," Gu Yang said in a slightly hoarse voice. "It feels like a dream."

"It wasn't a dream." Ling Luo pulled his hand to her lips and kissed it gently. "We're home."

Gu Yang followed his gaze and saw the car parked at the new house.

Ling Luo pulled Gu Yang out of the car, unlocked the door with her fingerprint, and Gu Yang exclaimed "Wow!" the moment she pushed the door open.

The motion-sensor light in the entryway turns on automatically, revealing a spacious and bright living room.

The overall style of the house is Chinese, but some details, such as the red cushions on the sofa and the double-knot ornaments on the coffee table, remind him that this is their new home.

Gu Yang kicked off his shoes and ran around barefoot on the clean floor.

"Ling Luo! Did you arrange this over the past few days?"

Ling Luo followed behind him, watching him like a little animal patrolling its territory, touching this and looking at that, with a smile always on his lips.

"Slow down, don't fall."

After Gu Yang had had his fill of fun, he remembered the important matter. He grabbed Ling Luo, his eyes sparkling, and said, "I need to go see what our wedding room looks like now."

Before he could finish speaking, Gu Yang pulled Ling Luo upstairs and ran.

A large "double happiness" character was also pasted on the door of the master bedroom.

As I pushed open the door, a faint, calming fragrance wafted towards me.

The room was very large, and the most eye-catching feature was the big bed covered with a bright red quilt depicting dragons and phoenixes.

Above the large bed hangs a photo of the two of them, with two large love knots hanging on either side of the photo.

Gu Yang pounced on the bed, rolled around in the soft blankets twice, then lay on his back and started grinning foolishly.

Ling Luo walked over, sat on the edge of the bed, and reached out to brush away the sweaty stray hairs on his forehead.

"This bed is big enough, and... it's very sturdy."

"Hmm!" Gu Yang was speechless. Was this why he had someone specially make a large bed for him?

Ling Luo chuckled softly twice.

"This time, you have no reason to ask me to be gentle, do you?"

"Say less."

Gu Yang pushed the person away, sat cross-legged on the bed, and pointed to the two boxes on the bedside table.

One was the wooden box Ling Luo gave him, and the other was the "book" he gave to Ling Luo.

Give me that box, I want to see what you gave me.

Ling Luo sighed, resignedly propped herself up on the bed, turned over and sat on the edge of the bed, took the box and handed it to Gu Yang.

Gu Yang carefully opened the box, and sure enough, a medal lay quietly inside.

But this one is a little different.

"This is……"

"This was the first achievement I received at the research institute, awarded to me by the country." Ling Luo's voice was soft. "My first thought at that time was, Yang Bao would be so happy to know."

Gu Yang's eyes immediately reddened.

He hugged the box tightly to his chest. "Two medals now. I'm going to put them in our medal room."

"it is good."

Ling Luo picked up the book next to her and was about to open it.

"Wait a minute." Gu Yang quickly snatched it away. "Um... well, wait, wait until I go out, then you can look at it."

Ling Luo looked at him questioningly, "You gave it to me, so it's mine. Do I need to find an auspicious day to open it?"

"No, I don't care anyway, you can't just stand there watching."

As Gu Yang spoke, he stuffed the book into the bedside table.

But looking at the things in the bedside table, I felt they were too hot to handle, so I quickly threw them in and closed the door.

Seeing this, Ling Luo had no choice but to suppress her curiosity.

"You reek of alcohol, go take a shower."

"Oh, okay," Gu Yang replied, just about to climb off the bed.

"Together."

Gu Yang shrank his neck and said, "No, we'll wash separately today."

"Taking a shower together can save water."

The reasons they gave were quite plausible.

Gu Yang's ears turned bright red instantly, as if they could bleed. He suddenly shrank back and pushed Ling Luo's chest away. "Taking a bath with you is a waste of water."

Gu Yang rolled his eyes and nudged Ling Luo: "You go first."

Ling Luo looked at the person in front of her with flushed cheeks and surprisingly bright eyes, chuckled softly, and didn't insist any further.

"Okay, I'll go first."

He squeezed Gu Yang's hand, then turned and walked into the master bedroom's bathroom.

Soon, the sound of rushing water could be heard from inside.

Gu Yang listened intently for a while, and only after confirming that Ling Luo wouldn't be able to come out anytime soon did he breathe a sigh of relief.

He patted his burning face, jumped off the bed, and sneaked out of the master bedroom.