CHAPTER 66— Double the Dream, Double the Surprise

Nian and Xuanye stood frozen, their eyes wide with confusion.

In unison, they asked,

"What… why are you saying we betrayed you, Jeonghan?"

Jeonghan tried to suppress a grin as he held up Nian's phone and said in a mock-serious tone,

"You didn't tell us you got..."

He flipped the screen toward them.

"...a job offer!"

Both girls gasped. Xuanye grabbed the phone and stared at the screen. Nian leaned in.

The message read:

"Congratulations Nian and Xuanye! You have been selected for your requested post. If you have any negotiation, please email us. Your joining is scheduled for the first week of next year."

Their mouths dropped open. Their hands trembled. They looked at the boys with shocked expressions, unable to speak.

The members grinned and clapped in unison.

"Nian, Xuanye — congratulations on joining your dream company!"

The girls screamed.

"We… we actually got in?!"

Xuanye hugged Nian, and they jumped in pure joy. Their laughter echoed through the dorm.

Wonwoo covered his ears and muttered,

"If they scream any louder, we'll go deaf."

The boys gathered in front of them with proud smiles, arms open wide. Nian and Xuanye threw themselves into a warm group hug.

"Guys, today is really a big day for us," Nian said, tearing up.

"Yeah! We got our concert tickets, and now… our dream jobs!" Xuanye added.

As they pulled away, DK stepped forward, kissed Nian's cheek gently, and whispered,

"Congrats, Nian."

She smiled and blew him a kiss.

Minghao made an exaggerated kissing face at Xuanye. She smirked and elbowed him playfully.

"To celebrate," Nian declared, turning to Xuanye,

"We're cooking for all of you tonight!"

The boys erupted in cheers.

"After practice, we'll be starving!" Dino said, raising a brow.

"Then come back hungry," Xuanye grinned.

Scoups clapped his hands.

"Alright boys, go freshen up. Let's finish practice strong!"

The boys saluted and headed off. After breakfast, they left the dorm, waving as Nian and Xuanye sent them off.

Back inside, Xuanye asked,

"So… what are we cooking?"

Nian smirked.

"Our secret family recipe."

Xuanye's eyes lit up.

"Really? The one Mom used to make? They're lucky!"

Nian nodded.

"Let's also set up a campfire dinner in the garden."

By 6 PM, the boys were in their van after practice, scrolling through their phones.

"What do you think the girls made?" Vernon asked.

"Hot pot? Barbecue?"

Mingyu and Hoshi perked up, practically drooling.

"If it's both, I'll devour everything," Mingyu said.

"Same here," Hoshi chimed in.

Boo rolled his eyes.

"You two are demanding! Be grateful they're even cooking."

Woozi chuckled,

"Then Boo, maybe you can cook for yourself?"

Laughter filled the van.

Meanwhile, Scoups, Joshua, and Wonwoo made a deal.

"If the girls made what Vernon said, loser gets a butt slap."

The others burst into excited cheers.

"Deal!"

As they reached the dorm, the girls heard the van pull up.

"Ye, they're here!" Nian said.

"Set the plates, I'll get the pot!"

The boys entered the dark dorm.

"Did the girls go out?" Jun asked.

"They wouldn't have," DK replied sleepily.

"They must've turned off the lights on purpose."

Mingyu sniffed the air.

"Wait… do you smell that?"

Hoshi nodded,

"Something smells amazing. It's coming from outside."

They followed the scent to the garden, turning the corner—

—and froze in place.