After the divorce, my ex-husband's cousin tricked me into getting a marriage certificate.

Qiao Ran and Zhao Mengmeng exchanged a glance, then smiled and replied to Qi Muci, "It's nothing, Mengmeng just told me a joke."

Qi Mu'an looked at his wife and said, "You can tell jokes? Tell me one."

Zhao Mengmeng rolled her eyes at Qi Mu'an. "I know a lot of things, but I don't want to talk about them now. I want to eat."

Qiao Ran: "These dishes look good."

Qi Muci: "Then eat more, and order more if you're still not full."

Qi Muci saw Lin Mengchuan go to the restroom and wanted to follow him, but his brother stopped him.

Qi Mu'an told him not to get too involved and to trust that Qiao Ran would handle it well.

Moreover, with Zhao Mengmeng around, Qiao Ran won't suffer any losses.

He was relieved to see Qiao Ran and Zhao Mengmeng returning in high spirits.

During the meal, Qi Muci told her about her plans: "When I go back from this vacation, I will go to work at my father's company. I want to announce my retirement from the entertainment industry before the Spring Festival, as all my contracts have expired."

"I have already instructed Peng Ze to reject the other party's request to renew the contract."

Zhao Mengmeng felt heartbroken upon hearing this, saying, "That would mean losing a lot of money over the course of a year."

Qi Mu'an pursed her lips, "That's for sure."

Qi Muci didn't care. "You can never earn enough money. I have enough money in my hands now to last me the rest of my life."

Qi Mu'an put his hand on Zhao Mengmeng's shoulder, also speaking to Qiao Ran, "Don't worry, Mu'an has many investments, and those investments make him a lot of money every year. Besides, he also has shares in our Nebula."

"Those endorsement fees are just pocket money, they're dispensable."

Zhao Mengmeng was shocked and exclaimed, "Indeed, poverty limits the imagination of a lower-class citizen like me."

Qi Mu'an smiled and said, "You're not a commoner, you're my wife, the boss's wife of Nebula Entertainment."

Zhao Mengmeng pouted, "What's the use? The title of 'boss lady' is just an empty name."

Qi Mu'an: "How much money do you want? I can give it to you anytime."

Zhao Mengmeng stuffed a mouthful of food into her mouth, saying, "There's no sincerity at all."

Qi Mu'an thought for a moment, took out his wallet, pulled out a black gold credit card and placed it in front of Zhao Mengmeng, "There is no limit, swipe as much as you want, use this card to buy whatever you want in the future."

Zhao Mengmeng glanced at Qi Mu'an for a while, then put the card into her bag. "Okay, thank you, honey."

Qi Mu'an smiled and shook his head, picked up his chopsticks and put a piece of roast goose into Zhao Mengmeng's bowl. "Don't you like roast duck? I just ordered half a roast goose. If it's not enough, we can order more."

Zhao Mengmeng happily picked up a goose leg, but put it on Qiao Ran's plate. "Ranran, I ate the goose leg at noon. This goose leg is for you. You're too thin. You should eat more."

Qiao Ran didn't stand on ceremony with Zhao Mengmeng, saying, "Okay, thank you, then I won't be polite."

Qi Mu'an winked and smiled at her younger brother, "Ranran, don't be shy, your husband is paying for this meal."

Qi Muci raised an eyebrow and glanced at his brother, "When did I say I would pay the bill?"

Qi Mu'an: "You didn't say it, but I paid for lunch, so of course you should pay for this one."

Zhao Mengmeng nudged Qi Mu'an with her elbow, "You stingy person, how can an older brother and sister-in-law make their younger brother pay the bill?"

Qi Muci and Qiao Ran looked at each other and smiled.

Qi Mu'an frowned, "Wife, why are you siding with outsiders? Shouldn't you be of one mind with me?"

Zhao Mengmeng: "We're all family, how can you call that turning away? If you won't buy, I will!"

Use Qi Mu'an's black gold card to swipe.

Lin Mengchuan, who had just come out of the restroom, frowned when he saw Su Yani still standing at the door. "Don't you know the way here? Aren't you disgusted by the smell standing here?"

Su Yani crossed her arms, squinted at Lin Mengchuan, and said angrily, "Lin Mengchuan, I have to make things clear to you about your ex-wife Qiao Ran today."

A hint of annoyance flashed in Lin Mengchuan's eyes. He looked down, took out his cigarette case, and lit a cigarette.

He slowly said, "Okay, go ahead and tell me, I'm listening."

Su Yani: "I don't care whether you truly love Qiao Ran or not, or whether you truly hold her in your heart, but on the surface, I am your fiancée. Even if it's just an act, you need to act professionally."

“I don’t want you to treat me like this when we go out in the future. If you can’t promise to change your attitude, then we’re not getting married. I, Su Yani, don’t necessarily have to marry you.”

Su Yani dared to say this because she was certain that Lin Mengchuan needed this marriage.

She didn't mind that Lin Mengchuan loved Qiao Ran, but she did mind his attitude towards her in public.

She is the daughter of the prestigious Su family. Even if she doesn't care about her own reputation, she still has to consider her parents' reputation.

Lin Mengchuan took a drag of his cigarette and replied after a long pause, "I understand. I'll pay attention in the future and learn how to act like a loving couple with you. I definitely won't embarrass you. Is that alright?"

Su Yani stared at Lin Mengchuan for a moment, then said, "Okay, remember what you said."

When the two returned to their seats, Qi Muci's table was enjoying their meal.

Lin Mengchuan looked at Su Yani and asked, "Are you full? Would you like another dessert?"

Su Yani smiled slightly, thinking that her warning had worked, but she refused, "No need, I don't like sweets, and I ate a lot tonight, I'm a little full. Let's take a walk back, okay?"

On a winter night, the two of them hold hands and take a slow walk together—a scene often seen in idol dramas.

Su Yani had wanted to experience it for a long time.

Lin Mengchuan's lips twitched slightly as he suppressed his impatience and replied with a single word: "Okay."

He waved to the waiter, handed him his credit card, and swiped it to pay the bill.

The waiter was about to leave when he called him back.

Lin Mengchuan: "Pay the bill for the table behind us as well, and give each of the two ladies a dessert."

Su Yani raised her eyelids to look at Lin Mengchuan, somewhat displeased.

So quickly, she's been proven wrong?

The waiter was also somewhat surprised.

Lin Mengchuan had no choice but to explain, "Those are my cousin and his wife."

The waiter nodded and left.

Lin Mengchuan looked at Su Yani and deliberately asked, "I'd like to treat my cousin and his family to a meal. You don't mind, do you?"

Su Yani was speechless.

Lin Mengchuan remained silent.

After a while, the waiter returned the credit card to Lin Mengchuan. "Sir, here is your card. Please keep it safe. The bills for both tables have been paid. Also, this is a small gift from our manager for you."

The waiter handed a bag to Lin Mengchuan.

Lin Mengchuan took the bag, took out the contents, and saw it was a pink plush toy. "A teddy bear?"

Su Yani looked excited and expectant at Lin Mengchuan.

Lin Mengchuan stuffed the doll into a bag and handed it to the waiter: "Please give this to the table behind me, the prettiest one. Do you know which one is the prettiest?"

The waiter glanced at Qi Muci's table. "Are you referring to Miss Qiao?"

Lin Mengchuan: "Yes, you know her?"

The waiter smiled and said, "I grew up watching Miss Qiao's TV dramas. I don't think anyone doesn't recognize her."

Lin Mengchuan stood up. "Alright, then I'll leave it to you."

After saying that, he walked away.

Lin Mengchuan took the coat from the waiter at the door, put it on, and glanced at Qiao Ran.

He paused for a moment, then left the restaurant, completely ignoring Su Yani who was glaring at him from behind.

Su Yani took her coat, put it on, and ran out to call out to Lin Mengchuan.

Lin Mengchuan, however, continued walking forward on his own.

Su Yani had no choice but to jog after him and grab him, "Lin Mengchuan, have you already forgotten the promise you made at the bathroom door?"

Lin Mengchuan turned to look at Su Yani, "Huh? I didn't forget. Didn't I do as you said and walk back?"

Su Yani pouted, "Then why did you give that teddy bear to Qiao Ran?"