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    Chapter 47: Married Life Routine

    Chapter 47

    Arriving at the Future Experience Hall, the staff handed each person an AR headset. After each couple entered their designated room and put on the headsets, they would see a high-tech simulation of their future married life.

    Shen Zhimian and Jiang Leran, as the first group of guests, went in to experience it first.

    As soon as they entered the room and put on the headsets, they saw that their surroundings had transformed into a messy bedroom. Clothes were piled high on the bed, and socks were scattered everywhere on the floor, making it impossible to step anywhere.

    Shen Zhimian walked in and began dutifully cleaning up. He gathered the clothes and tossed them into the washing machine. Then, looking at Jiang Leran, who was busy playing video games on the sofa, he couldn’t help but say, “Can you stop throwing your clothes everywhere after you wear them?”

    Jiang Leran didn’t seem to care: “You clean them up anyway, so does it matter where I put them?”

    “Jiang Leran, I am not your mother or your maid. If I had known your habits were this sloppy, I wouldn’t have married you.”

    Jiang Leran covered his ears: “Here we go again, here we go again! My ears are going to grow calluses!”

    He angrily threw down the controller and slammed the door shut as he left.

    It was always like this. Every time Shen Zhimian criticized him, he would run away.

    Jiang Leran was three years younger than Shen Zhimian, and Shen Zhimian usually indulged him. Yet, Jiang Leran still acted like a child, not knowing how to love someone properly.

    He was enthusiastic and outgoing, with tons of friends. He couldn’t stand Shen Zhimian trying to manage him, often staying out late and only coming home when Shen Zhimian had just finished his manuscript and fallen asleep.

    Shen Zhimian was fed up with this life.

    He was preparing for divorce.

    Seeing the scene transmitted through the AR headsets, Shen Zhimian and Jiang Leran were stunned.

    Would this be their life together in the future?

    The feeling simulated by this high-tech device was so real.

    Something that hadn’t happened felt as if it were truly unfolding in their lives.

    Looking at the mess, Shen Zhimian shivered. He felt as if he had already become that dutiful, overworked mother figure.

    Jiang Leran quickly said, “Zhimian, this is all fake. How could I possibly do that?”

    But deep down, he felt a little guilty.

    The bullet comments were also dumbfounded.

    -This made me angry just watching it. Is the real Jiang Leran like this? No way!

    -They said it’s just a simulation, just watch it for fun. No one actually believes it, right?

    -If this is real, Shen Zhimian, run!

    The other guests sat in the lounge outside, watching the situation inside on a large screen.

    Su Jin couldn’t help but ask the staff, “Does this simulated scene have a scientific basis?”

    The staff member of the Experience Hall explained, “This simulation is based on each person’s personality and behavior during the show, as well as psychological analysis. It has at least an eighty percent accuracy rate.”

    “I see.”

    Since they said that, it meant that if Shen Zhimian and Jiang Leran were to marry in the future, they might truly face such a situation.

    Pei Huaixue was startled by the scene.

    Such a familiar plot.

    He remembered seeing it in the original novel. Since it wasn’t related to his own storyline, he had only skimmed it quickly. It was about a couple on the show who held hands and had a very sweet relationship, but shortly after marriage, their relationship broke down and ended in divorce because one party failed to fulfill their domestic duties and wore the other down.

    This looked exactly like Shen Zhimian and Jiang Leran in the scene just now.

    So, this future experience was simulating the plot of the original novel?

    Pei Huaixue felt a sense of uneasy surprise.

    Next, Gu Yanchen and Su Jin went in for their experience.

    What greeted them was not the trivial mess of married life, but the reality of being separated more often than together after marriage.

    Gu Yanchen managed the Gu Corporation and was a workaholic. Even after getting married, he often worked overtime or traveled for business. Su Jin also had her own career, and their schedules constantly clashed.

    Despite this, they still deeply loved each other. They remembered each other’s birthdays and every anniversary. No matter how busy they were, they would always make time to meet on those days.

    They understood each other and were very tolerant, leading to a sweet and loving marriage, as affectionate as when they first met.

    After watching the simulation, both Su Jin and Gu Yanchen were visibly relieved.

    Although they knew it might be fake, the thought of seeing something negative still made them anxious.

    Unlike Shen Zhimian and Jiang Leran, who were still feeling awkward.

    Pei Huaixue looked thoughtful after watching.

    This was also the post-marriage plot of the Protagonist Gong and Shou in the original novel.

    It seemed his guess was correct.

    It was his and Gu Minghe’s turn next.

    Pei Huaixue hesitated.

    He was worried that the simulation might show something bad.

    After all, according to the original plot, he and Gu Minghe were not supposed to end up together.

    “What’s wrong?” Gu Minghe noticed Pei Huaixue’s worry and gently squeezed his palm. “What are you concerned about?”

    Meeting Gu Minghe’s reassuring eyes, Pei Huaixue let go of his anxiety.

    He told himself there was nothing to fear.

    The plot had already been reversed by him. It was uncertain which original novel this was now.

    Inside the room, Pei Huaixue held his breath and put on the headset.

    The next second, he saw himself lying in bed, having just woken up.

    Gu Minghe was sleeping beside him, his hands wrapped tightly around Pei Huaixue’s waist, holding him close.

    Sensing the movement of the person in his arms, Gu Minghe opened his eyes and gave Pei Huaixue a good morning kiss.

    “Wife, good morning.”

    “Good morning, Husband.”

    The two of them, like little animals, pressed their foreheads together and rubbed against each other.

    They weren’t in a hurry to get up and just started kissing again.

    It seemed they couldn’t kiss enough—kissing while pressing down, kissing while hugging, kissing while sitting up. They were full throttle right from the morning. Just as the scene was about to develop in a certain inappropriate direction, the screen suddenly flickered, and when it reappeared, the scene had switched.

    A barrage of question marks flooded the bullet comments.

    -Switch the screen back for me!

    -Hahaha, I’m dying of laughter. Everyone else’s simulation is either a domestic mess or separation due to work, but when it comes to Gu Minghe and Pei Huaixue, it’s just kissing, kissing, kissing, and making out! Do these little lovers have to be this affectionate?

    -I declare this to be Gu-Pei’s married life! No doubt about it!

    -Staff Member: Thank goodness I was quick. If I hadn’t cut away, we would have simulated some explicit content.

    Pei Huaixue’s face flushed as he watched.

    Ahem, this was indeed his and Gu Minghe’s daily routine after marriage.

    At the same time, he was relieved that when it was their turn, the simulation didn’t follow the original plot. He quietly relaxed.

    Afterward, Gu Minghe made breakfast for Pei Huaixue. After eating, the two sat on the sofa playing games and watching movies together, constantly leaning in for kisses and hugs. Whenever a restricted scene was about to appear, it would be promptly cut away and replaced with a new setting.

    After so many cuts, the netizens were numb.

    -Can someone count how many scenes were cut?

    -Bedroom, living room sofa, kitchen, balcony, bathroom… these little lovers really know how to have fun.

    -Although I didn’t see anything, I’ve already imagined a lot.

    -This large apartment isn’t big enough for you two to play in.

    -I could watch a hundred episodes of Gu-Pei’s married life simulation!

    -I want the unedited version, please QAQ

    -These two eat really well! (T/N: A euphemism for being sexually active)

    When the simulation ended, Pei Huaixue was led out by Gu Minghe, his face still bright red.

    Everyone looked at them, smiling knowingly.

    Gu Yanchen said earnestly, “Young people, while affection is good, you must also exercise restraint.”

    Pei Huaixue covered his face.

    Why did he have to suffer this public humiliation?

    There was also a senior citizen experience segment afterward. By wearing the headsets, they could automatically see what their partner looked like when they were old. Those interested could try it, but participation was not mandatory.

    Shen Zhimian was already disillusioned with his and Jiang Leran’s married life and naturally had no interest in trying it.

    So, only the Gu-Su and Gu-Pei couples decided to give it a try.

    Gu Minghe pulled Pei Huaixue into the experience room. They sat facing each other and put on the AR headsets.

    The next second, the Gu Minghe in front of Pei Huaixue automatically had white hair. Although he was old, he was still a handsome and dashing elderly man. Pei Huaixue found it novel and couldn’t stop smiling as he looked.

    He was curious about what he looked like in Gu Minghe’s eyes, so he asked him, “How is it? Can you see me? Will I be ugly when I’m old?”

    However, Gu Minghe didn’t respond much.

    This was because the Pei Huaixue in his eyes was still the young and beautiful Pei Huaixue.

    His hair hadn’t turned white, his skin hadn’t developed wrinkles, and his smile was the same as before.

    Gu Minghe took off the headset and called a staff member: “Is this headset broken? I see no change on my side.”

    The staff member tested it. It worked fine when looking at others, but failed when looking at Pei Huaixue. They reluctantly had to call for a replacement.

    After continuously swapping several headsets, no matter what they did, the Pei Huaixue in Gu Minghe’s eyes remained unchanged.

    Pei Huaixue was puzzled. “Why is this so strange?”

    Was he too good-looking for the high-tech device to simulate his appearance in old age?

    Gu Minghe, however, frowned deeply.

    He recalled the words he had heard the System say when it was still active.

    Regarding Pei Huaixue’s ending in the original novel, he died tragically from depression, meaning his wife did not live to see old age.

    Was this the reason why he couldn’t see Pei Huaixue’s aged appearance?

    Gu Minghe felt a sudden unease in his heart.

    Pei Huaixue seemed to have thought of something too, and his expression became strange.

    But he quickly dismissed the distracting thoughts, refusing to worry needlessly or think about unhappy things. He returned the headset to the staff and casually criticized, “Your high-tech experience level needs improvement. You need to work harder.”

    Then he pulled Gu Minghe out of the room.

    After this future life experience, everyone couldn’t help but feel a little heavy-hearted.

    The most affected were undoubtedly Shen Zhimian and Jiang Leran, who hadn’t spoken since returning.

    Meanwhile, Gu Minghe and Pei Huaixue’s married life simulation was clearly the sweetest, and fans were delighted, wishing they could watch it many more times.

    Back at the villa, everyone was called in separately for solo interviews.

    The inseparable couple had to temporarily part, but Gu Minghe held Pei Huaixue’s hand, unwilling to let him go.

    He admitted he was overthinking things, but when it came to Pei Huaixue, he couldn’t be careless.

    He didn’t dare let Pei Huaixue leave his sight. Even for a second, he worried that the next moment he might never see him again.

    Pei Huaixue looked at his clingy Husband, feeling warm inside. He said to the director, “Sorry, can we record our solo interviews together?”

    What could he do? His Husband had separation anxiety and couldn’t bear to leave him for a second.

    Author’s Note: This is a sweet novel, there will be no angst [hug]

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