SGEIRS -Chapter 479 Stimulated

Yu Chuan and Chan’er’s marriage date had been set: the fifth day of the sixth month.

For this, Yu Chuan was so excited that he didn’t sleep all night. The next day, he shared the good news with a few close brothers:

“On the fifth day of the sixth month, Chan’er and I will be married. I’m giving you a heads-up early so you have time to prepare your gifts.”

Zhou Yun: “?”

Fang Xuan: “?”

Fang Ce: “?”

Wait a minute… didn’t Yu Chuan just get beaten up again before the New Year? How come only a few days have passed and now his marriage date is already set?

They truly hadn’t expected that these inexperienced strategists could orchestrate a marriage so quickly. Yet, why did it leave them feeling a little wistful?

None of the brothers had wives yet. Now the youngest, Yu Chuan, had his marriage date set. That meant they were still single. Who knew—when Yu Chuan’s child’s one-month celebration came around, they might still be alone.

Seeing them fall silent, Yu Chuan asked, “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Zhou Yun asked back, “I remember Chan’er just recently gave you a beating that had you screaming. How come suddenly you’re getting married?”

At this, Yu Chuan felt proud and said, “She hit me because she has feelings for me. That’s why she treats me differently. She’s never hit any of you.”

Hearing this, the three looked at him, speechless. They felt that perhaps he’d gone a little crazy—maybe all those beatings had turned him silly, and yet he was proud of being beaten.

Yu Chuan frowned slightly. “What’s with that look?”

Zhou Yun shook his head. “Nothing, nothing. Congratulations on winning over the beauty.”

Yu Chuan said, “You older brothers should also work harder to find yourselves wives. Don’t wait until your nephew is born before you’ve even found a sister-in-law.” He paused, then added, “Anyway, I can’t talk to you now. I didn’t sleep all night because I was carving a wooden figurine. It’s not finished yet. I have to hurry while I have free time and finish it to give to Chan’er on the Lantern Festival.”

Fang Ce laughed. “It’s still early in the month. The Lantern Festival isn’t for a while. Why the rush?”

Yu Chuan smiled faintly, looked at them, and pretended to be profound: “You don’t have fiancées, so you wouldn’t understand how I feel right now. Once you have fiancées, you’ll get it.”

Zhou Yun: “…”

Fang Xuan: “…”

Fang Ce: “…”

Those words sounded familiar—like something they had heard before—but they couldn’t place it at the moment.

After Yu Chuan left, the three brothers exchanged glances.

Zhou Yun said, “I really didn’t expect that this silly kid, just by getting beaten up, would end up with a beauty.”

Fang Ce, confused, asked, “So… what are you trying to say?”

Zhou Yun replied, “At a time like this, shouldn’t we reflect on why we’re older than him yet still single? By our age, others are already fathers.”

Fang Xuan: “?”

Fang Ce: “?”

Was reflection even needed?

The answer was simple: Yu Chuan had someone he liked and took genuine action to pursue her.

And them?

They didn’t even have someone they liked. Even if they wanted to act, there was no one to act toward. Moreover, they hardly knew any women. The only girl they had contact with was Chan’er, but they had no romantic feelings for her.

A moment later, Fang Ce draped an arm over Zhou Yun’s shoulder, seeing his melancholy face, and said with a comforting smile: “Don’t worry. You’ve just turned twenty. My brother and I are twenty-three, even older, and we’re still unmarried. So no need to panic. If anyone should panic, it should be us.”

Zhou Yun glanced at Fang Xuan, standing nearby. “At least you have a twin brother who’s been with you since the womb. I’m completely alone.” He removed Fang Ce’s arm from his shoulder and walked out.

Fang Ce looked bewildered. “Zhou Yun, where are you going?”

Zhou Yun replied, “I’m going to see Lord Marquis and have him help me find a marriage match.”

Fang Ce disagreed: “We can look ourselves. Why trouble Lord Marquis for this?”

Zhou Yun paused, turned to Fang Ce, and asked: “If we could find wives ourselves, would we still be single at this age?” Saying that, he resumed walking.

Fang Ce: “…”

Fang Xuan: “…”

That actually made sense. Seeing Zhou Yun like this, it seemed Yu Chuan’s news had a huge effect. A few days ago, Zhou Yun said he wasn’t in a hurry for marriage, just let it be. Now he was anxious and going to Lord Marquis to arrange a match.

Fang Ce watched Zhou Yun’s back, thinking: “Brother, I think we should also go to Lord Marquis. We’re at an age where we should start families.”

As soon as he said this, he noticed their normally calm elder brother walking out first without a word—apparently, he was also going to see Lord Marquis.

Fang Ce: “…”

Earlier, everyone said there was no rush. Now, why was everyone suddenly in a hurry?

At the same time, Gu Jingxi had been preparing to visit a friend when his three loyal subordinates came to him. Thinking something urgent had happened, he invited them to the study for a talk.

Gu Jingxi asked, “What brings you here?”

Fang Ce didn’t beat around the bush: “Lord Marquis, we want to get married.”

Gu Jingxi was surprised. “You’ve found someone you like?”

The three shook their heads simultaneously.

Gu Jingxi looked puzzled. “Then what do you mean?”

Fang Ce replied honestly: “Lord Marquis, we don’t have anyone yet. No plans, no prospects, that’s why we came to you.”

Gu Jingxi: “?”

He was confused: “If you want to get married, just find a girl you connect with. When you find her, I can approve it. Why come to me? I can’t find wives for you.”

Fang Ce said: “Lord Marquis, why couldn’t you? Didn’t you already find your own wife?”

Gu Jingxi coughed lightly, glanced at him, and calmly said: “My wife found me. When fate comes, you can’t resist it.”

Fang Ce: “…”

He suddenly remembered—it was indeed the lady who took the initiative. Lord Marquis had half-heartedly agreed and ended up with a young wife at his age, a real lucky break. Why couldn’t some girl take one look at him and say she wanted to marry him?

A moment later, Fang Ce said: “Lord Marquis, if we could find someone ourselves, would we still be single now?”

Gu Jingxi glanced at his subordinates and smiled: “Then you’ve come to the wrong person. I hardly know any girls. How could I find a match for you? If you really want to get married, tonight I’ll mention it to my wife and have her help you arrange something.”

The three chorused: “Thank you, Lord Marquis.”