Just because I wrote "Zhu Xian," the school beauty sent me razor blades.

Guanjian Tea House in Beijing.

The private room was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood incense and the steam of tea.

At either end of the sandalwood-carved tea table sat two middle-aged couples—on the left were Lin Yuan's parents, Lin Liguo and Jiang Wanqing, and on the right were Gu Zhiwan's parents, Gu Tiancheng and Su Yu.

"Old Gu, try this tea. Lin Yuan just had someone bring back Da Hong Pao from Wuyi Mountain a couple of days ago." Lin Liguo skillfully poured the tea, his expression seemingly composed, but the barely suppressed smile in his eyes was impossible to hide.

Gu Tiancheng picked up his teacup, took a sip, exhaled, and snorted coldly, "The tea is good, but this kid's been quite active online lately. He's filming and directing movies while also releasing English songs to show off, completely captivating my daughter."

"Oh, you old man, why do you say such nasty things!" Su Yu glared at Gu Tiancheng, then turned to Jiang Wanqing with a warm smile. "Wanqing, don't mind him, he's just being sour! Zhiwan went home the other day, and all she talked about was 'Lin Yuan was tired from filming today' and 'Lin Yuan wrote a new song today,' which made him, as her father, feel so jealous."

Jiang Wanqing beamed, warmly taking Su Yu's hand and saying, "Xiaoyu, we're both sensible people. These two have been dating since university, and their relationship has always been very stable. I think there's no time like the present; let's get them here soon and just set the date for their engagement and wedding!"

"That's exactly what I was thinking!" Su Yu clapped her hands in delight. "These two are constantly posting PDA on the trending topics, and all their fans are getting anxious for them. As their parents, it wouldn't be right if we didn't give them a push!"

Gu Tiancheng's lips twitched, trying to salvage some of his father-in-law's dignity: "Wait a minute... isn't this too fast? Zhiwan just graduated not long ago, and Lin Yuan's career is just starting out, so how about—"

"Starting point what?!" Su Yu swept her gaze over, her words dripping with venom. "Lin Yuan is now a top-tier director, a gold-medal screenwriter, and a music superstar! If you had been half as successful as Lin Yuan when you were young, I could have worn an extra two-carat diamond ring back then!"

Gu Tiancheng immediately shut up, silently lowered his head to drink his tea, his eyes filled with the helplessness of "low status in the family".

Meanwhile, barbecue stalls near the Jinghua Film Academy.

A gentle night breeze blew, and the air was filled with the aroma of cooking.

The gathering was originally planned for eight people, but Lin Yuan and Gu Zhiwan were urgently summoned to the tea room by their parents. At this time, only six close friends from dormitories 404 and 602 were sitting at the table: Zhou Zixuan, Qian Zhuangzhuang, Chen Mo, Xie Wanyin, Shen Qingci, and Su Zhiyuan.

Six people were sitting around a table full of lamb skewers and beer, chatting enthusiastically.

"I'm not bragging, but even without Yuan-ge and Zhi-wan, our fighting strength is still formidable!" Zhou Zixuan stood on a beer crate, waving a skewer of grilled meat, spittle flying everywhere. "It's just a pity Yuan-ge isn't here, so no one's paying the bill!"

Qian Zhuangzhuang, engrossed in devouring roasted pig brains, mumbled a sarcastic remark upon hearing this: "Zixuan, don't just think about getting something for nothing. I heard you went to an audition for a film yesterday, and the director 'criticized' you again?"

"Pfft—!" Xie Wanyin was drinking milk tea and almost spat it all over Zhou Zixuan's face.

Zhou Zixuan's face turned as black as charcoal: "Qian Zhuangzhuang, why did you have to bring that up! It's because the director doesn't understand how to appreciate the soul of an artist like me! He actually said I look too modern and humorous, and can't play a cool and aloof handsome guy! What's humorous about me? I'm clearly a melancholic type, okay?!"

Leaning back in his chair, Chen Mo leisurely pulled out his DSLR camera and immediately displayed a meme of Zhou Zixuan's ferocious expression when he snatched the lamb skewers, uttering two words indifferently: "Melancholy."

"Chen Mo! You son of a bitch! Delete this photo right now! Otherwise, I'll sleep on the floor at your house tonight!" Zhou Zixuan yelled and pounced on him.

Su Zhiyuan sat at the table, watching the two lively characters chase and play, and couldn't help but smile.

As an observer who once felt a slight stirring in her heart, she has now completely let go of that naive emotion. Seeing Lin Yuan and Gu Zhiwan now openly and sweetly together, and watching her brothers and girlfriends sitting around laughing and enjoying themselves amidst the lively atmosphere, she feels that this is the best state for her.

"Zhiyuan, have you checked Weibo?" Xie Wanyin leaned closer, pointing at the phone screen. "The whole internet is joking that Lin Yuan is now enjoying both career and love success, practically a winner in life. But he was called away by both sets of parents tonight; I'm guessing he's in big trouble!"

Su Zhiyuan took a sip of beer and joked, "He deserves it. Everyone's so envious of him, and he's bubbling with sweetness in real life."

Shen Qingci mumbled from the side, "In my opinion, Lin Yuan and Zhi Wan are just one opportunity away from getting their marriage certificate. The way they look at each other right now, the sweetness is practically overflowing from the screen."

Just then, Zhou Zixuan's phone rang; it was a video call request.

He picked it up and glanced at it, then let out a long, drawn-out "Holy crap! It's a video call from Yuan! He's asking how the food is going here. I think I should ask them if they're still making it?"

The group of people at the barbecue stall fell silent instantly, all crowding around Zhou Zixuan's phone screen.

Zhou Zixuan pressed the call button, and Lin Yuan's face, tinged with helplessness, appeared on the screen. The background was a restroom corridor!

"Brother Yuan! What's the situation on your end? Are you coming over for the next match?" Zhou Zixuan asked hurriedly.

Before Zhou Zixuan could continue his teasing, Lin Yuan gave a wry smile and slightly turned the phone camera—

The door to the private room in the distance was ajar. You could vaguely see Jiang Wanqing and Su Yu smiling kindly on the left, Lin Liguo with a serious expression but complicated eyes on the right, and Gu Tiancheng with a dark face! Gu Zhiwan had just arrived and was sitting next to Su Yu like a schoolchild who had made a mistake.

"Brother Yuan...you've been 'suppressed' by both sets of parents working together?!" Zhou Zixuan gasped.

Lin Yuan sighed on the screen and complained in a low voice, "Don't even mention it. I thought I was just going out for afternoon tea, but my mom and mother-in-law had already decided on the wedding venue shortly after I arrived. Zhiwan was detained as soon as she arrived, so I'm just using the excuse of going to the bathroom to get some fresh air and send you guys a video. Zhiwan and I won't be able to make it to the barbecue tonight, so you guys enjoy yourselves."

"Hahahaha!"

A burst of laughter erupted from the barbecue stand!

Zhou Zixuan laughed so hard he couldn't straighten up: "Lin, you big devil! You've finally met your match! You're so successful at the company, but in real life, your father-in-law and mother-in-law have unleashed the ultimate weapon—pressure to get married!"

Qian Zhuangzhuang even pointed the camera directly at the roasted pig brains on his plate: "Brother Yuan! Want to eat some pig brains to replenish your energy? Dealing with four parents is quite mentally taxing!"

Xie Wanyin also chimed in, shouting, "Director Lin! Please give our regards to Uncle and Aunt! When is the wedding banquet? We from dorms 404 and 602 are planning to go as a group to be the best man and maid of honor!"

Looking at his friends on the screen, Lin Yuan couldn't help but chuckle: "Alright, there's no way I'm counting on you guys to save me. After I get through this 'marriage-urging tribulation,' I'll treat you all to a big meal another day."

After hanging up the video call, Lin Yuan straightened his clothes, took a deep breath, and pushed open the door to the private room again.

Inside the private room, Gu Zhiwan saw Lin Yuan enter and secretly gave him a look that said, "I can't do anything about it either."

Lin Yuan sat down next to Hui Zhiwan, gently taking her soft fingers in his hand under the tea table. He then looked at the four parents, a slight smile playing on his lips, his tone incredibly calm:

"Dad, Mom, Uncle, Aunt. You four can decide on the details of the wedding. Zhiwan and I... will leave it to you."