CHAPTER 85 — A Warm Farewell and a Surprise Welcome

The next day, the boys and the girls woke up and came out of their rooms to see that the girls' mother and father had already prepared breakfast. The girls were shocked and walked toward their father.

Nian asked, "Father, why did mother cook so many dishes, huh?"

Her father chuckled and replied, "Your mother was happy and said she wanted to make the dishes for them and their friends. She even prepared New Year money for them."

Nian and Xuanye looked at each other in shock, and her father told the girls to freshen up. As they got freshened up and came out, they sat on the chairs. Their mother served them specially and told them to eat.

Nian looked at her mother and asked, "Mother, for us?"

Her mother replied, "You guys can take what you want to eat," and she started to eat.

The boys chuckled, took their chopsticks, and served their girlfriends. The girls were happy. Her father, watching their lovely interaction, asked his wife, "Hey, can't you be like them? You didn't even give food to me!"

His wife shot a bombastic side eye and said, "If I give you more food, you'd complain that I gave you too much and want to reduce it! That's why I don't serve you."

Her husband chuckled and said, "Hmm… you don't love me like when you were studying."

His wife got choked and looked at him in disbelief. "What…? You were the one who was stalking me back then. Now you're saying I loved you, huh?"

He grinned and said, "But in the end, you also fell for me, right?" and looked into her eyes.

She turned her face shyly, blushing and looking at the bowl.

Meanwhile, the boys and their daughters were watching. Xuanye rubbed her hands and told her father, "You're really sweet with words, you know how to handle our mother," and gave him a thumbs up.

Her mother hushed them and told them to eat. The boys looked at each other and laughed.

After finishing breakfast, the boys, girls, and their father were scrolling their phones. The girls' mother came with a big lunch box and heavy envelopes. She stood in front of the boys and called their names.

The boys stood up quickly, surprised by the things in her hands. Minghao asked, "Aunt, what's this?"

Nian and Xuanye stood up in shock when they saw their mother carrying the big lunch box.

Nian said, "Ye~ is our mother going to give that lunch box to them?"

Xuanye shook her head and told Nian, "Leave that, but look at our mother's hands. I think she has New Year's money!" and looked at Nian, stunned.

Their mother gave the lunch box to Minghao and said, "Boys, share this with your members. I prepared it for you guys, and don't forget to eat it when you reach the dorm."

The boys were touched and said, "Thanks, Aunt."

She laughed and gave them the big New Year money packets.

Nian and Xuanye looked at the envelopes in shock and asked, "Ma~ even you didn't give us this much money!" They grinned.

The boys chuckled, and her mother said, "Keep quiet, girls."

She continued, "DK, Minghao, keep this money. It's my gift for you. And give this to your members too—tell them I wished them Happy New Year."

The boys hugged her and said, "Aunt, we will definitely tell them, and thank you for your hard work."

She patted their backs and said, "Boys, be happy for New Year and eat healthy, okay?"

The boys nodded with bright smiles.

Then, their father walked over and gave them each a lucky armlet. "This is handmade by me. I wish you all the best for your future," he said, tying it on their wrists. Then, he gave them twelve more for the other members.

The boys were touched and bowed to their parents.

"Aunt, Uncle, we are truly grateful. We will be good boyfriends to your daughters and take care of them," they said.

The parents smiled. "Okay~ I have trust in you guys."

The girls were moved, and they smiled at the boys.

The boys then told their parents that they were leaving. They nodded and told the girls to see them off.

The girls went outside with them.

DK went to get the car, while Xuanye said, "Hao~ eat well and take care of yourself. When you have time, message me, okay?"

Minghao tucked her hair behind her ear and softly replied, "I will do as you say, Ye~ and you should also take care. Don't be naughty while I'm away—be an obedient girl."

Nian, overhearing this, giggled.

Xuanye shot a bombastic side eye and said, annoyed, "Hao! Why are you mocking me, huh?"

He patted her cheeks and hugged her. "Ye~ I told you, I like to do this—especially for you."

Xuanye tried not to smile and smirked. "Okay~"

Meanwhile, DK returned with the car.

DK told Minghao to get in. He nodded, gave Ye a puppy-eyed look, and leaned in to kiss her.

"Love you, Ye~"

Xuanye was stunned. She gulped and looked at him, frozen. "Flutterhao…"

He chuckled, entered the car, and waved at her.

DK called, "Nian."

She leaned toward him. "What, Loudie?"

He said, "Nian, call me whenever you're free and tell me when you go to work, okay? Don't forget."

Nian smiled, rubbed his forehead, and said, "Loudie, don't be hard on yourself."

He nodded.

Nian leaned forward and gave him a forehead kiss, then pulled back.

DK looked at her with puppy eyes. She chuckled.

He smiled brightly and gave her a flying kiss.

As they drove off, the girls waved goodbye.

Xuanye looked at the road and said, "Nian~ I'll miss them."

Nian replied, "Ye~ we've become a family now. Fate has many plans, and when the time comes, we'll meet them again." She smiled.

On the way back, DK was driving.

Minghao said, "DK, now we can be free. Even the girls' parents love us."

DK nodded. "Yeah, Minghao, I'm very excited. Now we're more than just couples," he giggled.

Minghao pushed him shyly. "You're right, DK. I can't hide my smile."

DK chuckled. "Be tight, I'm driving. Don't act like this."

He nodded. "DK, see? The members didn't even ask how it went."

DK replied, "Let's see, Minghao—what kind of message they've planned."

They both started laughing.

Meanwhile, the members were decorating the dorm with a "Congratulations" banner. Wonwoo and Mingyu held the banner while Scoups checked the angle and ordered them around. Boo, Woozi, and Hoshi were rehearsing high notes, singing "Congratulations, DK and Minghao~" as Woozi corrected them like a vocal teacher. Jeonghan, Jun, and Vernon practiced a mini dance, while Dino and Joshua prepped confetti.

Scoups said, "Boys, we've prepared everything. Don't forget your purpose!"

The boys nodded.

Boo asked, "But what if their parents didn't accept them?"

Scoups went pale for a second.

Dino stepped up, "Don't worry. If I'm right, the boys will be here any second."

Right on cue, DK and Minghao arrived and parked in the backyard.

Scoups looked at Dino. "Are you a fairy or what? How did you guess it?"

Dino grinned. Boo knocked his head. "Did you already know they'd be back now?"

Dino shot a death glare.

The members laughed.

Scoups hushed them. "Guys, quiet! They're opening the door!"

DK and Minghao stepped in.

DK said, "Minghao, it's rare our dorm is this quiet."

Minghao chuckled. "Yes, I think they're all sleeping."

As they walked toward the hall, the members stifled their giggles.

Dino and Joshua stood in front of the hall. As DK and Minghao stepped in, they popped confetti, and everyone shouted, "DK! Minghao! Congratulations!"

DK and Minghao laughed.

"What's with the surprise?" they asked.

Jeonghan, Jun, and Vernon danced in front while Boo, Woozi, and Hoshi sang in harmony.

Minghao smiled. "You're welcoming us like we won an award!"

Hoshi peeked. "So… did the girls' parents accept you?"

The members were eager.

DK and Minghao looked at each other, then lifted their gifts. "What do you think, boys?"

The members' faces lit up, and they all ran in for a group hug.

Minghao said, "Guys, we were scared at first, but their parents were just like them. Even their father is a Carat!"

Wonwoo was stunned. "Really? You're lucky to have a Carat for a father-in-law!"

DK blushed. "And their mom gave us New Year money and breakfast!"

The members were stunned.

Dino walked over and said, "Boys, I'm proud. You achieved what you set out to do!"

They hugged Dino and kissed his cheeks. "Dino, you're really our love professor!"

He laughed proudly.

DK handed out New Year money to the members. They were surprised by the weight.

Joshua asked, "Guys… what did you do to make the girls' mother give us this much money?"

Minghao smiled. "Their mother is really sweet. She even said we're like her sons."

"Aww~" the members chorused.

Jeonghan smirked. "You two really captured their parents' hearts, huh?"

Vernon asked, "DK, what did Nian's parents say? You didn't tell us everything."

DK looked at Minghao and said, "Guys, sit down—we've got a lot to tell you."

The members looked at each other and quickly sat down.