Chapter 129-Part 1

After announcing her relationship, Jiang Nian made her next public appearance at the Hundred Flowers Awards ceremony.

She wore a silver V-neck gown, her carefully styled long hair cascading down her shoulders, and dazzling jewelry adorning her figure.

Under the spotlight and flashing cameras, she walked gracefully in crystal heels.

The moment Jiang Nian appeared, the venue erupted.

Surprisingly, it wasn’t the media who were the loudest but the fans who had been waiting outside for hours.

Their deafening cheers of “Jiang Nian! Jiang Nian—!” carried an infectious enthusiasm that stirred everyone’s emotions.

In today’s entertainment industry, such a strong fan following and influence were usually reserved for male superstars.

Jiang Nian was a rare exception, and even fans from other groups were swept up in the excitement, cheering her name in celebration of her arrival.

Jiang Nian waved to the crowd, and another round of screams and cheers erupted.

There was actually an interesting phenomenon at play here.

Jiang Nian came from an average middle-class family, while Xue Hang was from an illustrious global family with immense wealth and status.

Logically, their relationship should have sparked skepticism—doubts about Jiang Nian’s intentions, accusations that she was after Xue Hang’s money and power, or suspicions that Xue Hang’s feelings for Jiang Nian were fleeting.

Yet, after their relationship was announced, no one questioned Jiang Nian’s sincerity or accused her of being a gold-digger. Likewise, no one said Xue Hang was with her just because she was young and beautiful.

Their relationship seemed natural, as if they were simply meant to be together.

Interestingly, netizens had stopped calling Xue Hang “Daddy” and instead started affectionately calling him “Baby Xue,” a nickname that caught on like wildfire.

Xue Hang: ………… (= =)

It was truly baffling.

Usually, when a female celebrity got involved with a wealthy man, public opinion would lean towards skepticism.

But Jiang Nian and Xue Hang’s case defied all expectations.

Jiang Nian’s popularity had skyrocketed, and she was even nominated for the Best Actress award at the Hundred Flowers Awards.

Whether or not she won, she was already the most dazzling star of the evening.

With love and career flourishing side by side, how could she not shine?

When the final nominees were announced, Jiang Nian walked up to the stage in astonishment.

It was the first Best Actress award of her life.

She was thrilled.

With this award, she had the recognition of the committee and the audience.

She could take on more projects, balance filming and endorsements, earn more money, expand her piggy bank, bribe the gods and buddhas, and pamper her beauty—life was simply perfect!

“Thank you to the organizing committee, the judges, the crew of Before Dawn, and the audience who loved Before Dawn. Thank you for giving me your utmost recognition. Thank you to my family and friends for their support and encouragement. I will continue to work hard. Thank you.”

After delivering her standard thank-you speech, Jiang Nian was about to leave the stage when the host stopped her with a smile. He congratulated her and joked, “You’ve thanked everyone, but don’t you have something to say to your ‘baby’?”

The audience burst into laughter, and those who were aware of the situation glanced up at the VIP section.

Hiding in the VIP box, Xue Hang’s ears turned red.

He coughed lightly, feeling a mix of embarrassment and anticipation.

His sharp gaze was fixed on Jiang Nian, who looked stunning and radiant on stage.

Every move she made was graceful, and even her silhouette was captivating.

Jiang Nian smiled, her warm gaze seemingly meeting his through the air.

Her bright smile had already captured all his attention.

She said with a grin, “I don’t want to thank him. I want to say that I will continue to work hard and become his pride.”

Xue Hang couldn’t help but smile, his eyes soft and gentle—a rare expression for him.

This silly girl.

Without another thought, he stood up and quickly made his way downstairs.

In his mind, there was only one person—Jiang Nian.

…

Six months later, Xue Hang posted two marriage certificates on Weibo in the middle of the night, captioned: “My wife, Jiang Nian.”

The internet immediately exploded.

Night owls who hadn’t gone to bed were in chaos, and Weibo servers crashed.

Technicians, woken by frantic calls, cursed under their breath before realizing:Damn, Jiang Nian and Xue Hang are married!

… Why announce it in the middle of the night? Can’t you let people sleep?!

Xue Hang casually scrolled through the comments, which were filled with emotional outbursts like:
“Baby Xue is official now; what do we do?!”

“The goddess has been claimed by Baby Xue, what now?!”

“Even after turning official, he’s still Baby Xue!”

With a cold smile, Xue Hang tossed his phone aside and turned to hug Jiang Nian.

She was already accustomed to his embrace and snuggled against his chest, sleepily asking, “Why aren’t you sleeping?”

Xue Hang replied, “Today is our first day as a married couple.”

“Mm.”

“Tonight is our wedding night.”

“Mm?”

“…” So how can you sleep?!

“…”

“Nian Nian? Nian Nian?”

“…”

Why was it so quiet? He looked down and saw that Jiang Nian was already fast asleep.

… Is he the only one too excited to sleep? 🙁

…

Jiang Nian’s life after marriage didn’t change much. She continued working, filming, and spending time with her beloved. During vacations, she would take her parents on trips. Life was so good that she accidentally gained weight.

Five months after their marriage, Jiang Nian realized she had gained five pounds.

Holding her chubby cheeks, she sighed, “Why am I gaining weight? Did I eat too much recently?”

She glanced at Xue Hang, who was still lean and muscular, his aura becoming even more refined.

She felt indignant, “Baby, why aren’t you gaining weight?”

Xue Hang pondered for a moment and replied earnestly, “Probably because I exercise… both day and night?”

“Nian Nian, come to bed.”

Jiang Nian, still worrying about her weight: “…………Fine!”

But tonight felt… different.

As he held her in his arms, Xue Hang said softly, “Didn’t you say you wanted to lose weight? Exercise helps.”

It sounded reasonable, but this kind of “exercise” felt overly intense!

Holding onto him, her breath quickened, but she refused to admit defeat.

He chuckled softly and kissed her flushed earlobe.

“Still okay?”

“…Of course.”

“Then let’s continue.”

“…”

…Beauty is so hard to please! Sometimes being too persistent is also a problem.

A week later, Jiang Nian realized she wasn’t gaining weight because she was eating too much or because life was too good.

She was pregnant!

After confirming it with multiple pregnancy tests, she immediately went to pray to the God of Wealth, hoping to bless their child with lifelong prosperity.