She hadn't realized she was so eager to play matchmaker, and she just couldn't stop.
In the middle of the night, and she still wasn't back. Was she really planning to find partners for the entire security team?
He opened the door, and in the hallway, all the security team members were clustered around Jiang Nan Fang, surrounding her.
Each of them held up their phones, chattering away, their conversation with her unclear.
Zhan Bei Jue leaned against the door and watched for a while. Seeing no reaction from them, he had to fake a cough. Someone looked over.
"President Zhan, not resting yet?"
Nonsense! How long has it been since I've been here? How long has it been since I've rested with my wife? If she isn't sleeping, can I sleep? They have no awareness whatsoever; it's no wonder they're all single.
"What are you all busy with?"
A Cheng explained, "Sister Nan Fang created a group chat for us and is introducing us to potential partners. We'll be done soon, President Zhan."
This woman, the more you talk to her, the more energetic she gets. Creating a group chat to introduce everyone to partners collectively…
It seems like a group wedding is unavoidable by the end of the year.
Zhan Bei Jue leaned against the door and waited for a full five minutes before Jiang Nan Fang was released.
She returned to the room, content. Seeing Zhan Bei Jue looking displeased, she reached out and pinched his face.
"I'm winning people over for you, so why are you unhappy?"
Zhan Bei Jue said sarcastically, "Mm, winning people over for me. I should thank you."
"Indeed. I even organized a matchmaking event in your name, inviting the entire security team and the female employees of Chen Jiaojiao's beauty salon to Kangqiao Villa for a couple of days."
"Everyone is extremely grateful to you. Shouldn't you thank me?"
"Hmph, you ignore the lonely single person in your own home and go play matchmaker for others, and I should thank you?"
"Who are you calling a lonely single person? You? What does your being a lonely single person have to do with me? We're divorced anyway, so if you feel lonely, go find someone else."
Zhan Bei Jue raised his eyebrows, preparing to accuse her of settling scores. Jiang Nan Fang covered his mouth.
"Yes, I am petty, and I will settle scores. Go find someone generous if you want."
"..."
Zhan Bei Jue dared not provoke her further. "I'm sorry."
Jiang Nan Fang ignored him and went to wash up. He followed her, but she shut him out.
"What are you doing? We have no relationship now, are you perhaps trying to watch me bathe?"
"You, your mood changes faster than flipping a book... Alright, alright, I was wrong. Forcing you to divorce last time was my mistake."
"And that's it? A light apology and it's over? Are you trying to dismiss a beggar?"
"Then what do you want? I'll give you anything you want, won't that do?"
"I'm not telling you," Jiang Nan Fang said haughtily, slamming the door.
Things that are easily obtained are not interesting. Only those sincerely given are truly sweet.
Locked out, Zhan Bei Jue was helpless and had to seek help from the little strategists in the children's room.
"Mommy is suddenly unhappy and is holding me accountable for neglecting you a while ago. What gift should I give her to make her change her mind?"
Tian Tian mercilessly mocked him.
"What do you mean 'Mommy is suddenly angry'? You really have zero emotional intelligence, Daddy."
"Mommy must be envious seeing others in love. Even though you two are an old married couple, romance is still necessary. If you're indifferent, won't Mommy be angry?"
Ge Er also said, "Exactly. Have you proposed to Mommy? Bought her a diamond ring? Had a wedding? Gone on a honeymoon? Has she had everything other women have?"
"Think carefully. Compared to others, she has nothing. How can she not be angry?"
Hearing this from the children, Zhan Bei Jue was deeply ashamed.
Jiang Nan Fang had followed him for so many years, enduring endless grievances and hardships, but had gained nothing.
She never showed weakness, never asked for anything, so he thought she truly didn't care. But in reality, what woman doesn't yearn for romance deep down?
He gave up on sleep, immediately went back to his room, put on clothes, and hurried out.
"A Cheng. Give me the car keys."
"President Zhan, what's the matter so late? I can handle it for you."
*To buy flowers for your matchmaker.*
Zhan Bei Jue thought, *It's all your fault. You stimulated her so much tonight.*
In modern society, people are fiercely competitive in every industry to make money. Flower shops are no exception.
They were open so late just to accommodate customers' whims.
Zhan Bei Jue entered a flower shop for the first time in his life. The vibrant colors dazzled him.
Fortunately, he remembered something Zhou Jin Bei had recited to him earlier.
"Pack all of these, these, and these into a bouquet."
Jiang Nan Fang washed up and went to the children's room to tell them stories.
After tucking them in, as she reached the master bedroom door, Zhan Bei Jue pushed the door open and entered from outside.
She was startled.
"Why did you come in from outside? I thought you were already asleep."
Zhan Bei Jue didn't speak. After entering, he dragged two large bags from behind him.
They were colorful, filled with many bouquets of flowers.
Although the various fresh flowers were beautiful and vibrant, Jiang Nan Fang didn't show any happiness.
"What are you doing? You don't even know my preferences, so you just bought a bunch wholesale, hoping one of them would make me happy?"
"Please don't get angry yet, Mrs. Zhan. Please have a seat."
Zhan Bei Jue gently pushed her to sit on the sofa. He took out all the flowers and arranged them on the coffee table in front of them.
Then, he handed her a card.
"Please read this before deciding whether to be angry, okay?"
The card was handwritten by Zhan Bei Jue, in strong, bold cursive.
*This world, we only live once.*
*Eat the food you want to eat, see the people you want to see.*
*See the scenery you like, do the things you enjoy.*
*You don't necessarily have to live like a rose.*
*If you wish, you can be a jasmine, a daisy, a sunflower, or an unnamed wildflower.*
*Whatever you are, I will always love you.*
*Signed – Zhan Bei Jue*
This was perhaps the most romantic thing he had done since they met.
Jiang Nan Fang, with her weak resolve, was won over by a simple card. Her nose felt sore, and she wanted to cry.
"I'm going to frame it as eternal proof. If you ever treat me badly again, I'll use this to sue you."
"Okay."
Jiang Nan Fang picked up the flowers and looked at them repeatedly.
"Will they wilt tomorrow? It would be such a waste if they did. Should I post them on my social media?"
Perhaps influenced by Zhou Jin Bei posting about her love life every day, she suddenly had the urge to take a selfie with Zhan Bei Jue and post it on her social media to show off their affection.
Curiously, Zhan Bei Jue felt the same.
Hearing her words, he obediently moved to her side, posing for a photo.
Jiang Nan Fang instructed him to find the right angle.
"So many flowers, it would be a shame not to capture them. Move a bit further that way."
Zhan Bei Jue pulled her into his arms, tilted his head, and kissed her temple. Jiang Nan Fang smiled, with the bouquets of flowers arranged on the coffee table behind them.
With a click, Jiang Nan Fang posted it on her social media with the caption: "My heart beats for you again."
"Alright. Let's go back to sleep."
She contentedly put down her phone, got up, and walked towards the bedroom.
Zhan Bei Jue watched her figure disappear into the room. He quickly took out his phone and reposted her social media update.
With the caption: "My honor."