The next morning, Kin and Vixen felt relieved to see Shen acting completely normal again.
While they were sitting together after breakfast, Vixen looked at Kin with a small smile.
"Tomorrow is our wedding," he said warmly. "Why don't we go out of the village today and do some wedding shopping?"
Before Kin could answer, Shen spoke up from the side.
"You two go ahead… I'm not feeling too well. I'll just rest here at home."
Kin frowned slightly. "Shen, you're my best friend. How can I shop for my wedding without you?"
Shen chuckled softly, his eyes holding a familiar warmth.
"Exactly because tomorrow is your wedding, you have to go and get your wedding outfits. Don't worry about me. Tomorrow, I'll be right there with you both. Stop worrying so much."
Reluctantly, Kin agreed. Vixen too nodded, and soon the two of them left for the town.
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The shop's glass doors chimed as they entered. The faint fragrance of new fabrics and polished wood filled the air.
Kin and Vixen were trying on wedding suits—both looking breathtaking in their own way—when the shop owner walked up to them with an admiring smile.
"You two look absolutely made for each other," the man commented warmly.
As he turned toward Kin, his eyes widened in surprise. "Wait… are you… the famous pop star, Kin Ouren?"
Kin's expression softened but he quickly raised a finger to his lips. "Please, keep it quiet. I don't want a crowd forming here."
The shop owner grinned and hurriedly fetched a notepad, handing it to Kin. "Sir, I'm such a big fan of yours… could I please have your autograph?"
Kin signed his name gracefully and returned it with a polite smile. "Thank you for supporting me."
The man then looked at Vixen and asked Kin curiously, "Is this your would-be husband?"
Kin's lips curved upward. "Yes… but it's a secret. Please don't tell anyone."
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They quickly finished their shopping, but as soon as they stepped out of the store, their path was blocked by a small crowd.
Fans.
"Kiiiin! I love you!"
"Kin, I'm your biggest fan!"
"Kin Ouren! Kin Ouren! Kin Ouren!"
The air was alive with cheers and excitement.
Vixen's hand instinctively found Kin's, gripping it protectively.
One fan suddenly shouted, "Kin, is this man beside you…?"
Kin's voice was calm but steady as he answered with a smile that made hearts flutter.
"The man beside me is my boyfriend, my life partner… my everything."
Vixen turned to him at that moment—his eyes soft, full of love, unable to look away.
The fans, though surprised, beamed with happiness.
"We're so happy for you, Kin! But… when are you coming back to perform again?"
Kin chuckled, his voice warm. "Very soon. My new album will be launching soon. Please keep supporting me."
"We will always be by your side, Kin!" they shouted in unison.
"We love you, Kin Ouren!"
Kin's smile deepened, his gaze sweeping over the faces of his dear supporters.
"And I love you too… my lovely fans."
With that, he gently led Vixen away, their hands still intertwined, their hearts quietly beating in rhythm—two souls bound together in love, no matter who watched.
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