Chapter 147: Where Is Your Household Register?

"I'm happy."

Ruan Mianmian nodded and said, "I don't have many friends in Jiangcheng, so when Xiang Kui asked me to help out, I felt really happy."

"It's good to go out and walk around when you have time, but next time, take A-Kuan with you. Let him drive and protect you, too."

Jiang Ce’s expression was earnest.

Ruan Mianmian looked up at him and asked, "Jiang Ce, we live in peaceful times now, not an era where you can just kill or be killed at will. Don't worry."

Jiang Ce leaned down and kissed the corner of her lips for a moment, murmuring, "I can't help but worry. Be a good girl."

"Mmm..."

As the night filled with song and revelry, and Ruan Mianmian was lost in a hazy, feverish daze, Jiang Ce’s voice suddenly sounded right by her ear.

"Mianmian."

"Hmm..."

"Call my name."

"Jiang Ce..."

After some time had passed, Jiang Ce slowed his pace, his tone tinged with a persuasive, coaxing quality.

"Mianmian, let's get married, shall we?"

Ruan Mianmian’s heart skipped a beat, but the overwhelming drowsiness clouding her mind made everything feel blurred and indistinct. By the end, she couldn't even remember how she had answered.

The next morning, the sunlight was bright.

Ruan Mianmian was curled up in the quilt, feeling sluggish. Ever since she started sleeping with Jiang Ce, she found that no matter what day it was, she felt exhausted when she woke up.

Excessive indulgence!

As Ruan Mianmian was half-awake, she suddenly noticed a hunched figure sitting by the side of the bed.

Jiang Ce was sitting there, leaning forward, silently staring at a household registration booklet he was holding in his hands, which he had already looked at repeatedly.

Hearing the movement behind him, Jiang Ce straightened up and glanced at the arched shape under the quilt.

"Awake?"

"Mmm..."

Ruan Mianmian kept her eyes closed and responded with a drowsy voice.

Then, Jiang Ce asked impatiently, "Where is your household registration booklet?"

"My household registration..."

Ruan Mianmian’s mind suddenly cleared slightly. She silently opened her eyes and stared at the ceiling, momentarily dazed. "What household registration booklet?"

Jiang Ce pursed his lips. "You aren't trying to back out, are you?"

"Back out of what?"

Jiang Ce, exasperated, leaned down and glared at Ruan Mianmian, asking, "What did you say last night?"

"What did I say?"

"..."

"Get up!"

Jiang Ce stood up abruptly by the bedside, looking as if he wouldn't let it go until Ruan Mianmian acknowledged their conversation from the night before.

Ruan Mianmian blinked innocently. "Don't be so childish!"

"Playing fast and loose? Hmm? Ruan Mianmian, you've really got some nerve."

Ruan Mianmian heard the grinding of his teeth and laughed, "No, no, I haven't woken up yet."

After saying that, she retreated naked back into the quilt.

Jiang Ce raised an eyebrow and retorted, "Still not awake, are you?"

"Yep."

Ruan Mianmian was self-righteous, even feeling a bit like a martyr.

"Tsk."

Jiang Ce leaned down, his eyes dark and deep, and whispered, "Then I don't mind helping you remember."

"Ah!"

Ruan Mianmian was startled by his sudden movement. She pushed him away and sat up, pleading, "I'll get up, won't I?"

Jiang Ce’s expression remained heavy, and he put on a slightly aggrieved look, continuing, "Asking one more time: the household registration booklet?"

"I really don't know where it is!" Ruan Mianmian scratched her messy hair and added, "Who carries their household registration booklet around with them all the time?"

"..."

Jiang Ce fell silent, his gaze fixed tightly on her face.

"I’m truly afraid of you." Ruan Mianmian pursed her lips and thought for a long while before answering, "It should be in Lan City, right? I didn't bring it with me; it's probably still at the Ruan family home."

Jiang Ce shot her a resentful look, as if he wished he could summon a helicopter right now and rush off to Lan City without a second's delay.

"There's no rush, is there?"

Ruan Mianmian began to get dressed at a leisurely pace, while Jiang Ce maintained his silence.

Once dressed, Ruan Mianmian picked up her phone to check the time and muttered, "Wow, it's already nine o'clock. I need to tell Xiang Kui about going to the concert the day after tomorrow."

Muttering as she walked, Ruan Mianmian successfully managed to slip away from under Jiang Ce's gaze.

Behind her, Jiang Ce called out suddenly, "Ruan, Mian, Mian!"

Startled, she inadvertently quickened her pace.

For the rest of the day, everyone at Starfish Bay could easily feel the low pressure radiating from Jiang Ce, as well as the smug satisfaction etched on Ruan Mianmian's face.

The others couldn't help but ask A-Kuan about the situation.

"Boss, what's going on?"

"Based on my past experience..." A-Kuan pondered, rubbing his chin, then lowered his voice: "It's highly likely he's sexually frustrated."

Everyone: "Eww~"

However, what they didn't know was that Jiang Ce's rare, heartfelt first proposal had already been declared a failure.

After breakfast, Ruan Mianmian had a phone call with Xiang Kui.

The OS concert was scheduled for 8:00 PM at the Yujian Gymnasium, the largest and most luxurious stadium in Jiangcheng.

Doors would open an hour early, and Ruan Mianmian arranged to meet them at the gymnasium entrance at 6:00 PM.

Xiang Kui was a dedicated fan; she had made support wristbands and various merchandise to give away to other fans as gifts. Ruan Mianmian had learned that Xiang Kui was also a small "fansite manager" for the group OS. Because of her generosity, she was somewhat famous among fans for taking charge of creating support items for every concert.

Although Ruan Mianmian wasn't into celebrity culture, she at least understood the details involved. It wasn't easy to do what Xiang Kui did. It required not only capital but also a passionate, unwavering love.

Just hearing the excited and thrilled voice over the phone was enough for Ruan Mianmian to understand how happy it made her that OS was holding a concert in her hometown.

"I can't talk anymore; I have to organize support activities in the fan group. Let's talk later."

"Okay."

After hanging up, Ruan Mianmian boredly turned on the TV in the living room.

Coincidentally, the channel was playing the latest variety show on Apple TV, "You Are the Idol!"

This was a talent show for amateurs; out of a hundred boys, only seven would finally form a group. It was an idol-training variety show that had recently become very popular in the country.

A familiar face appeared on the screen: Le Chen, a member of the group OS. He was serving as a dance mentor on the show.

Being so young and already sitting in the mentor's chair, with glowing reviews to boot, one could tell just how strong Le Chen's professional skills were.

Ruan Mianmian was just getting into it when a tall figure blocked her view.

"What are you doing? Move aside."

Ruan Mianmian waved her hand, signaling for Jiang Ce to step aside.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Ce remained unmoved. He asked, "I'm going out for a bit. Do you want to come along?"