Taozi yawned as she walked out of the room, only to find Ruan Hongzhuang already sitting on the sofa flipping through a magazine. She paused in surprise and looked at the time, realizing it was just before six thirty in the morning. She immediately showed a look of suspicion. She walked over, intentionally squeezing next to her, nudging her, causing mischief. "What are you doing?" Ruan Hongzhuang closed the magazine, glaring at her. "Did you sneak a snack last night? Why are you so energetic? Up so early?" Taozi asked with a sly glance. Follow current novᴇls on 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹·𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲·𝗻𝗲𝘁 "He’s my husband." Ruan Hongzhuang did not deny it. Taozi was quite displeased with Ruan Hongzhuang’s straightforwardness. "He’s meeting my parents today, can’t be all tired and weak." Her words were a bit unreasonable; every time it was the two of them wearing Shen Siyuan out, yet he remained full of energy. She was intentionally trying to annoy Ruan Hongzhuang. However, Ruan Hongzhuang was magnanimous and didn’t mind, nor did she continue along this topic. Instead, she suddenly said, "Remember the promise we made in college?" "Promise? What promise?" Taozi was a bit confused, not understanding why her mind suddenly jumped back to their college days. "The promise was that whoever got married first would be the bridesmaid for the other." Ruan Hongzhuang looked at her deeply, tightly pursing her lips, yet unable to suppress a rising smile. "Sure, I’ll do it. I’m not one to go back on my word. Wait, wait..." Taozi suddenly realized, her eyes widening. The two were friends and classmates, naturally sharing many mutual friends. Although Ruan Hongzhuang was more reserved, she still had a few close classmates, who were also friends of Taozi. "You’re not thinking of inviting Zhou Qi’en and them, are you?" Taozi asked cautiously, looking apprehensive. "Of course, we’ve been classmates. We had a decent relationship during school. I’m getting married, of course I’ll invite them." Ruan Hongzhuang said matter-of-factly. "No way." Taozi was anxious. "Why not?" Ruan Hongzhuang asked knowingly. "If you invite them, what about me?" Taozi said angrily. "Don’t worry, I’ll invite them, but you’ll still be my bridesmaid. They won’t steal your spot." Ruan Hongzhuang pretended ignorance to tease her. Taozi refused to sit any longer, standing before Ruan Hongzhuang, pouting and glaring at her. "I’ve already let you be the bridesmaid, and you’re still not satisfied. All right, stop being childish, we’re adults now." Saying this, she reached out to poke her belly button. Taozi quickly backed away, covering her tummy. "You know that’s not what I mean? You’re doing this on purpose, right?" "Nope, I don’t understand your meaning." Ruan Hongzhuang continued to pretend ignorance. "If you invite them, how am I supposed to invite them? Should I tell them I married your husband?" Taozi said. "Yes, that’s the truth, isn’t it? Besides, that’s your issue, not mine." Ruan Hongzhuang shrugged it off, looking indifferent. "I’m going to fight you!" Taozi lunged at her. "Are you a child? Throw fists if you disagree..." "Stop it, or I’ll hit back..." "You messed up my clothes, I have to go to the office later..." "Stay away from me, you haven’t brushed your teeth, your breath stinks..." "Don’t blow air at me..." "Who do you think is stronger?" Outside the balcony, two little ones peeked around, cautiously watching the scene unfold. "Sister Ruan Ruan is definitely stronger, she’s taller, with longer legs." "Maybe not, my aunt has big round boobs, they can knock Aunt Ruan Ruan out in a flash." Dou Dou said, refusing to back down. "Hmph, boobs are soft, they don’t hurt when you bump them." Duoduo retorted. "And my aunt has a big butt." Dou Dou thought for a moment and said. "Then what? Get spanked?" "She’ll sit on her and squash her, look, look, aunt’s making a move." Dou Dou said excitedly. "Go, Sister Ruan, poke her butt." Duoduo, seeing this, also got anxious and cheered for Ruan Hongzhuang. Then they saw Ruan Hongzhuang lift Taozi off of her. "Sigh..." Dou Dou disappointedly sighed. Turning to Duoduo, "Who do you think will win?" "Definitely Sister Ruan." Duoduo said confidently. "I think it’s Aunt." Dou Dou naturally supported her family. "Bet on what?" Dou Dou perked up. "If you lose, lend me your Lotus Lamp." Duoduo’s big eyes darted shrewdly. Upon hearing this, Dou Dou shot her a sidelong glance: "Do you take me for a fool?" Dou Dou, proud like a wise guy, looked quite pleased. "Just say whether you’ll bet or not?" Duoduo didn’t care what she thought. "Bet. If I win, you have to lend me your Big Flower Umbrella." Dou Dou said immediately. The Big Flower Umbrella naturally referred to Duoduo’s Qiankun Umbrella, which she had always wanted to borrow since the first encounter, but Duoduo cherished it too much to even let her touch it. Now, it was Duoduo’s turn to hesitate, glancing into the living room to confirm whether Sister Ruan could really win. At this moment, a head popped between the two. "What are you watching?" The two little ones jumped in fright, turning to see it was Shen Siyuan, and let out a breath of relief. Then it was Shen Siyuan’s turn to be shocked. "Holy crap, how did they start fighting?" He was astonished and hurried into the living room. Two little ones giggled behind him. "Let’s talk it out, why are you fighting?" Shen Siyuan hurried over, pulling the two apart, one in each hand. "Are you siding with her or me?" ×2 The two looked at Shen Siyuan together. "Uh... is breakfast ready? Are we eating breakfast now?" Shen Siyuan said. "You really have no conscience." The two grabbed him by each ear. "Let go... Let go..." Shen Siyuan quickly pleaded. Truly a case where an innocent bystander gets caught in the crossfire, how was it that new lines were drawn with both against him? "Go Potato!" Dou Dou fanned the flames from behind. "Sister Ruan, Sister Taozi, pinch his ears, squeeze his nose, poke his eyes..." Duoduo didn’t hold back either. Wow, switching bets, huh? But Shen Siyuan didn’t give them a chance, swiftly scooping up both, carrying them into the room. "What are they doing going into the room?" Dou Dou was a bit disappointed. "Brother’s definitely spanking their butts." Duoduo said. Dou Dou rested her chubby chin in thought, "What you said makes sense." Just then, the door of the secondary bedroom banged open. Tang Tang, bounding like a little bear released from captivity, scampered out. All lively and energetic early in the morning. At first glance seeing Dou Dou, she burst into a cheery grin and dashed forward. "Don’t come over!" Dou Dou’s face turned, showing fear. Duoduo quietly shifted to the side, trying to minimize her presence. Yet another cheerful morning.