Xing Yuan whispered into Yan Xiyue's ear, "Take it!"
Yan Xiyue nodded gently, a warm smile appearing on her face, "Thank you, Auntie and Uncle."
"Mmm, that's good!" The two nodded, their eyes holding a complex emotion.
The wedding was not a grand affair, mostly attended by acquaintances. Neither of them liked a fuss, so after a simple ceremony and some photos and videos, they left their parents to entertain the guests and returned to their room.
"Why did you ask me to accept it just now? Don't you dislike them?" Yan Xiyue had drunk a little, her face flushed.
Xing Yuan pulled her into her embrace, her face full of patience, "Even if I dislike them, I will still be taking care of them in my old age. Besides..."
Xing Yuan let out a scoff, "Do you think they just came to congratulate us on our wedding? Before long, I expect I'll be taking over their businesses."
"If you accept the shares, you'll be my boss, and I'll be working for you. Sister~ do you think that's a good idea?" Xing Yuan suddenly crouched down, gently kissing the back of Yan Xiyue's hand, her gaze devout.
"Good~" Yan Xiyue's gaze was drawn uncontrollably to her hand, and she answered instinctively.
Then she was swept into Xing Yuan's arms, gently placed on the bed. Xing Yuan pressed down on her, kissing her softly, from her brow to her collarbone, and then continued downwards. The troublesome clothes were tossed aside somewhere...
The room was filled with a sweet atmosphere.
Just as Xing Yuan had predicted, before they left the island, Xing Nai came to find Xing Yuan.
"After all this time, I believe you are ready to inherit our businesses! She and I have discussed it, and from now on, the two families will merge into one, with you as the boss."
"We have worked hard for so many years, it's time for us to rest and do the things we've wanted to do for years. We will transfer some shares to you, and keep the rest for annual dividends."
"I've seen the achievements you've made over the years, and I believe you are no less capable than we are. We didn't raise you back then, and you don't need to support us in the future. Just transfer the money to our account on time."
Xing Nai finished in one breath, looking up to gauge Xing Yuan's expression.
Xing Yuan's expression was calm, as if she had expected him to say all this. She simply nodded peacefully.
The two of them went on a world tour. Naturally, there were many who were unconvinced when Xing Yuan took office, but she held the majority of the shares. After launching a few successful projects, the company recognized her capabilities.
Yan Xiyue, after graduating, joined a national historical research institute to continue her research. Both of them were busy with their respective careers, but they did not forget to nurture their relationship.
Yan Xiyue was not a workaholic. She joined the institute purely out of passion, so in most cases, she would leave work on time and never work overtime. She was also the first to leave for holidays and festivals.
As for Xing Yuan, she was even more laid-back. After thoroughly understanding the company's internal situation, she found a few capable and responsible individuals, and took the opportunity to slack off.
She possessed a high business acumen, likely inherited from her parents, who were both business prodigies.
Her foresight was always unique, and compared to those who played it safe with their existing businesses, she had a strong adventurous spirit. She would readily invest in promising emerging industries.
Thus, despite her seemingly idle demeanor, the company grew larger than before and gained acclaim across various sectors.
One year, the already renowned Yan Xiyue was invited to give a public lecture at her alma mater. As soon as the lecture ended, she saw Xing Yuan peeking around the corner.
"Why are you here?" Yan Xiyue ran over, asking with a charmingly naive expression.
"Because my wife is here!" Xing Yuan smiled and hugged her directly.
Seeing Xing Yuan about to kiss her, Yan Xiyue blocked Xing Yuan's lips with her hand, shyly saying, "Don't fool around, I'll kiss you when we get home."
"Do I need to pick a time to kiss my wife?" Xing Yuan's expression was mournful, her tone full of grievance.
Yan Xiyue glanced back and, as a reward, gently kissed her, "Sister~ Can we kiss again when we get home?"
This trick never failed. Xing Yuan quieted down, but her gaze lingered deeply on her wife. When they got home, how could they just kiss and do nothing else?
Yan Xiyue politely bid farewell to the school leaders. As soon as she entered the house, she was scooped up by Xing Yuan from behind and tossed onto the bed.
Yan Xiyue panicked, "Sister~ I have to work tomorrow!"
"It's fine, take a leave!" Xing Yuan kissed her, her words muffled.
"Mmm~"
After a passionate encounter, Yan Xiyue's eyes were filled with a hint of resentment as she listlessly stroked Xing Yuan's now longer hair.
An idea struck her, "A Yuan, why don't we adopt a child? It feels a bit lonely with just the two of us at home."
"You want a child?" Xing Yuan mused.
"No, I just want someone else to keep us company! You're always traveling for business. Please?" Yan Xiyue's tone was pleading.
"Okay, I'll take a leave tomorrow!" Xing Yuan said, then leaned down to kiss Yan Xiyue's neck.
Since she was taking leave anyway, she wasn't afraid of anyone seeing them!
The two of them deliberated for a long time at the orphanage before finally choosing a boy who was five or six years old.
Yan Xiyue wanted to adopt a girl, but Xing Yuan firmly refused, her reason being:
"Don't I, a girl, already have enough for you, Sister?"
Since Xing Yuan had said so, Yan Xiyue had to regretfully abandon the idea of having a sweet and soft daughter. A son would be good too; he could protect her when he grew up.
Thus, Xing Yue Lin (the adopted child), on his eighteenth birthday, received the company as a gift from Xing Yuan, who then whisked her wife away that very night.
Had she raised this son for so many years for nothing? She had taught him how to do business from a young age. Xing Yue Lin was old enough to remember when he was adopted, so he didn't have the rebellious personality of children from ordinary families.
By the time he was eighteen, while not an absolute expert, he was capable of managing the family business, and she had also left him plenty of supportive personnel.
Their elders had long since passed away. With no debts, it was time for them to roam free.
Yan Xiyue had resigned from her job several years prior. Although she felt a pang of guilt for her son, between her son and her wife, she decisively chose her wife. A son could be raised again, but a displeased wife was much harder to appease.
Xing Yue Lin reluctantly stepped up, constantly improving himself amidst countless voices of support and opposition, gradually establishing his foothold.
During this period, Xing Yuan and Yan Xiyue never returned, having a blast traveling all over the world.
It wasn't until Xing Yue Lin was 26 and found a girl he liked, deciding to get married, that they finally rushed back. After attending the wedding banquet, they disappeared again.
Later, as they grew older and their energy waned, they moved into a sanatorium, spending their days playing cards with other elderly folks. Xing Yue Lin would visit occasionally.
Later, they departed hand in hand on a bright spring day, the scenery beautiful and the spring breeze boundless.
ps: The next world is interstellar. Between the Interstellar War God and her Chief Negotiator, who do you think is the dominant one?