My Wife Longs for Divorce Every Day-Chapter 909 - Grand Finale 6
Chapter 909: 909, Grand Finale [6]
Chapter 909: 909, Grand Finale [6]
In the following days, everything was calm.
Online discussions about the Su Family gradually subsided following Su Yuntang’s dismissal.
Su Yanyan, due to her incontrovertible guilt in intentional homicide, was sentenced.
Su Yuntang officially filed for divorce. Jiang Yi was reluctant, but on one hand, she had to prepare Su Yanyan’s appeal documents, and on the other, Su Yuntang was determined this time. Su Xueqin had been lying in the hospital room the whole while, so a protracted divorce battle ensued between them.
The day before the wedding, in the afternoon, Su Wanwan and Huo Jingshen, having tried on their wedding outfits, passed by the hospital to visit.
Upon opening the door to the ward, they found it empty.
A nurse happened to pass by and explained, “Ms. Yan and Mr. Gu have gone downstairs to visit their daughter.”
Su Wanwan nodded.
Huo Jingshen asked, “Shall we go?”
Su Wanwan thought for a moment, “Let’s go.”
Huo Jingshen took her hand directly, “Come on, husband will accompany you.”
…
Wendy was suffering from acute appendicitis and because her condition was rather severe, she underwent surgery immediately.
The operation was very successful, and the little girl had been lying in the ward ever since.
In the past few days, Yan Shunhua, due to a serious abdominal suture wound, didn’t dare to move much, so she always told the little girl that she was away for a shooting job.
Today, feeling better, she changed her clothes and came downstairs.
Just as they were speaking in the ward, the door was knocked.
Thinking it was the nurse coming to check the temperature, Gu Shaoting opened the door, but was somewhat surprised to see the two people outside.
Yan Shunhua turned around; her expression also paused for a moment, “Wanwan, Ashen, how come…”
Su Wanwan walked in, looking toward the girl on the bed.
“Sister?” Wendy recognized her and immediately cried out.
Yan Shunhua hurriedly explained, “It’s like this, Wendy just had an appendectomy, I was worried…”
“It’s okay, I’m not blaming you,” Su Wanwan interrupted her.
Despite this, Yan Shunhua still looked somewhat uneasy.
Having just reconciled slightly with Su Wanwan, she really did not want another mishap…
But Wendy was also her adopted daughter. The little girl had come here alone because she missed her mother so much, and now she suddenly had to stay in the hospital…
“Hello, Wendy,” Su Wanwan greeted Wendy proactively.
“Hello, Sister,” Wendy finished saying, then looked at Yan Shunhua, “Mom, sister’s name is exactly the same as mine.”
Because of this comment, Yan Shunhua’s expression grew even more complicated, “Wendy…”
“Yeah,” Su Wanwan said with a smile. “Is your name also Wanwan?”
Wendy nodded, “That’s my Chinese name.”
Su Wanwan said, “What a coincidence.”
“But mom said to give this name to you, Sister,” Wendy added.
Su Wanwan glanced at Yan Shunhua, her smile unchanged, “Wendy, do you like the name Wanwan?”
Wendy nodded, “I do.”
Su Wanwan said, “Then there’s no need to give it away; our names only sound the same, but they’re written differently.”
“What does Sister’s look like?” Wendy promptly asked.
Su Wanwan took out her phone, wrote her name down, and showed it to Wendy.
Wendy nodded, “Indeed, they’re not the same.”
Su Wanwan said, “From now on, I’ll be Big Wanwan, and you’ll be Little Wanwan.”
Wendy continued nodding, “Okay.”
It was evident that the little girl was very happy.
As for Yan Shunhua.
She watched the two of them, her expression gradually becoming indescribable.
**
After leaving the ward, Yan Shunhua explained, “Wanwan, once Wendy’s injuries heal, I plan to take her back to America and leave her with her uncle.”
Su Wanwan said quickly, “You don’t have to do this because of me.”
“It’s not because of you,” said Yan Shunhua. “No matter what, I’m not her biological mother. She has her own relatives, and I really don’t have the time to take care of her here; her aunt and uncle have been very worried since they learned she was sick.”
Su Wanwan nodded and didn’t try to insist, “Alright, then do as you see fit.”
Yan Shunhua looked at her, “Actually, what I told Wendy…”
“It’s alright,” Su Wanwan said. “Actually, I’m not as petty as you think.”
“Wanwan, that’s not what I meant…” Yan Shunhua hurriedly tried to explain.
“No need to explain,” Su Wanwan looked at her and couldn’t help saying, “You don’t need to be so cautious, from now on… let’s just take it slow.”
Yan Shunhua, after a long pause, finally nodded slowly, “I understand, I understand.”
After all, for twenty whole years, she had never been by Su Wanwan’s side or done anything for this daughter.
Taking that knife for her had been purely instinctive; she hadn’t thought it through at all when she did it.
Now that Su Wanwan was accepting of her and often came to visit, she was already very happy and naturally wouldn’t dare to hope for anything more…
**
Once they left the hospital, halfway home, Su Wanwan received a call from Shi Huan.
“Wanwan, where are you?”
Su Wanwan said, “I just went to the hospital and now I’m going home to grab some stuff, and then I’ll head over.”
Shi Huan said laughingly, “I really feel a bit sorry for Mr. Huo, having to let you stay with me for the night.”
Su Wanwan glanced at the man driving next to her and coughed twice, “I am considered your family, so it’s only right that I accompany you.”
“Please apologize to Mr. Huo for me.”
“No need, no need…”
In Nancheng, according to wedding customs, the bridegroom and the bride are not allowed to see each other the day before the wedding.
However, since the relations between the Chu Family and the Shi Family were not very good, and Old Lady Shi was still in the hospital with basically no contact with the Shi Family anyway, Old Master Chu decided that Shi Huan should get married from the old Chu residence.
Chu Xiuhuang and Shi Huan had no objections, so it was settled.
Chu Xiuhuang had to sleep in his own bridal chamber that day, and the best man, Lu Chenyu, was responsible for guarding the bed.
Although Su Wanwan couldn’t be a bridesmaid due to the marriage regulations, she still took on the role of the bride’s family member and would stay with Shi Huan at the Chu residence in the military district courtyard.
After hanging up the phone, she said, “Wait for me to pack up and then I’ll head over to the Chu family.”
“Hmm,” Huo Jingshen replied indifferently, not showing much emotion.
…
After returning home and packing her pajamas and toiletries, Su Wanwan headed back to the military district compound.
After greeting the two elders, she went straight to the old Chu residence.
Upon entering,
“Hello, Grandpa Chu,” Su Wanwan greeted,”Auntie Chu, hello.”
Old Master Chu said with a smile, “Wanwan, I really owe you one for coming over to stay with Huanhuan tonight.”
Su Wanwan replied, “It’s only right, Huanhuan is my good friend after all.”
Perhaps because there was a wedding happening, the Chu family living room was festively decorated, covered with “double happiness” characters everywhere.
Even the usually aloof Mrs. Chu was sporting a slight smile now.
She was discussing tomorrow’s wedding plans with Shi Huan.
Su Wanwan sat down to listen as well.
After all the procedures had been cued, it was already past nine in the evening.
Su Wanwan couldn’t help but rub her lower back.
My goodness, weddings are so exhausting, just listening to it all was tiring…
“Alright, it’s getting late, you all should rest early tonight. You need to get up early tomorrow to get ready, don’t stay up late, otherwise, you won’t look good,” Mrs. Chu said, and then she went upstairs.
Su Wanwan immediately covered her mouth and said, “Huanhuan, it seems your mother-in-law is really good to you.”
Shi Huan nodded, “Recently, my mother-in-law has indeed been very nice to me.”
It was quite surprising, considering that she had decided to study in France; she was worried that Mrs. Chu might object, but Mrs. Chu was very supportive. She even personally handled the wedding arrangements, including the ceremony schedule, the wedding dress, the venue choice, and even the details such as the decor, the bouquet, the wedding candy, and so on.
Whenever there was a decision to be made, she would call or message her for her opinion.
Each time, Shi Huan would say, “You can handle it as you see fit.”
Honestly, as for what the wedding scene would look like tomorrow, Shi Huan didn’t really know yet.
But Mrs. Chu was skilled in calligraphy and painting; she must have exquisite taste, so maybe there wasn’t much need for her to worry, right?
…
The room they slept in was Chu Xiuhuang’s former bedroom.
Upon entering, they were greeted by a sea of red.
Clearly, the Chu family was treating it as a second bridal chamber, after all, the couple would live here after the wedding too—red quilts, red sheets, red pillows, and even a pink canopy hanging over the red bed. A wedding portrait was also stuck on the wall above the bed.
Su Wanwan took out her phone and took a few photos, then immediately sent them out on WeChat.
Shi Huan asked her, “Are you sending them to Mr. Huo?”
“Not at all,” Su Wanwan denied.
“…” Shi Huan looked at her.
Not to Mr. Huo?
Then to whom?
Su Wanwan said, “I sent them to Weiyi.”
“Has she contacted you?”
“No.”
Shi Huan again, “…”
“Anyway, I tell her everything, so she’ll see it when she checks WeChat,” Su Wanwan explained.
Shi Huan sighed, “Don’t worry, once she settles down, I believe she will contact you first thing, don’t worry.”
Su Wanwan nodded, “Yeah.”
**
After washing up, the two quickly went to bed to sleep.
Because they had to get up very early the next day, they had to go to bed early too, otherwise, they might embarrass themselves by oversleeping.
Su Wanwan had no particular sleeping preferences and quickly fell asleep, but the soon-to-be bride Shi Huan unusually tossed and turned a bit.
The military district compound housed many elderly people, and by less than 10 o’clock at night, it was already perfectly silent.
Shi Huan lay quietly in bed, unable to resist and opened her eyes, staring at the ceiling in the darkness.
Her consciousness became clearer and clearer.
Finally, she slowly sat up and then took out her phone.
She opened WeChat, then tapped on the avatar at the very top.
Perhaps it was telepathy, but suddenly a message popped up in the dialogue box.
[Honey, have you fallen asleep?]
Shi Huan immediately replied, [Not yet.]
Chu Xiuhuang: [What a coincidence, nor have I.]
Shi Huan couldn’t help but laugh.
Worried about waking Su Wanwan, she quickly lay back down and pulled the thin blanket over herself, hiding under the covers and texting: “You better sleep soon, don’t risk being late tomorrow for the auspicious hour.”
“What, are you afraid if I’m late for the auspicious hour, I won’t marry you?”
Shi Huan: “…”
She didn’t wait for her to type.
“Relax, I promise I’ll be there on time tomorrow!”
Shi Huan texted back with a smile, “I know, now go to sleep!”
“But I’m too excited to sleep!” Chu Xiuhuang kept sending messages, “Wife, I want to see you, what should I do?”
Shi Huan quickly replied, “My mother-in-law said that on the day before the wedding, the groom and the bride shouldn’t see each other.”
“Not seeing.”
The next second.
Chu Xiuhuang: “I’ll call you on a video instead, that doesn’t count.”
Shi Huan: “…”
Before she could speak, Chu Xiuhuang’s call had already come through.
Her phone rang clearly, unusually loud in the quiet bedroom.
Shi Huan got startled and quickly turned the volume down.
Fortunately, Su Wanwan next door was sleeping soundly and didn’t hear a thing.
Shi Huan breathed a sigh of relief, uncovered the blanket, got out of bed, and sneaked into the bathroom.
…
In the bathroom, Shi Huan answered the video call.
Chu Xiuhuang was also wearing his pajamas, standing in the big red bridal room of the villa.
He first showed Shi Huan around the whole bridal room and then said, “We will be spending our wedding night here tomorrow. I wanted you to see it first to prep yourself mentally.”
Shi Huan’s face turned red, and she quickly changed the subject, “Where’s Lawyer Lu?”
“He’s taking a shower, do you want to see?”
Shi Huan was speechless, “I do not want to look!”
Enough of this.
Chu Xiuhuang laughed, “Wife, this is my first time getting married, I’m too excited, what should I do?”
The usually arrogant and carefree man now seemed somewhat silly.
“What do you mean first time? Are you planning to have a second or third time…”
“Thump thump!” Chu Xiuhuang quickly slapped his mouth, “I misspoke, tomorrow will be my first and last time! Are you satisfied with that answer?”
“Okay, okay.” After saying they should not meet the day before the wedding, here she was, hiding in the bathroom making calls… Shi Huan felt oddly nervous, “Let’s not talk about this anymore. After Lawyer Lu finishes showering, you guys should go rest early.”
“Hmm.” Having seen his wife, Chu Xiuhuang seemed satisfied, “Then give me a kiss, and I will hang up.”
Shi Huan: “…”
“Hurry up.” Chu Xiuhuang urged, “Practise it now, otherwise you’ll be even more embarrassed tomorrow during the toasts and the teasing of the bridal room.”
Shi Huan said, “Didn’t I tell you to ask your friends to not go overboard in advance?”
“Could I have really made that happen?” Chu Xiuhuang felt wronged, “I’ve already tried my best not to let the Xiaosan be a groomsman, otherwise he’d definitely stir things up. The fourth one is better, at least he talks less and can drink; he could help block some toasts.”
Shi Huan nodded, “Just thinking about tomorrow, I’m nervous.”
“Nervous about what?”
“I’m afraid I might not perform well, and embarrass myself…”
“Silly wife.” Chu Xiuhuang laughed on the other end, “Don’t worry, you will be the most beautiful on the wedding day. Besides, I’ll be there with you. Just follow my lead.”
Hearing this, the restless thoughts in Shi Huan’s mind instantly calmed, and she nodded, “Got it.”
…
Finally, she hung up the call and lifted her gaze to the mirror.
The woman in the mirror was dressed in a simple pink nightgown, her hair loosely scattered, and her face clean and clear without a trace of makeup.
Yet now her cheeks glowed a faint red and her eyes were slightly smiling, unable to contain it.
Shi Huan quickly covered her face with her hands.
Waiting until her face wasn’t so hot, she turned around, pulled open the bathroom door, and turned off the light.
Like when she came in, she tiptoed back to the big bed.
Just as she was about to lie down…
“Did you finish your phone call?” Suddenly, Su Wanwan’s voice rang out.
Shi Huan got startled, “Uh, Wanwan, you’re awake?”
“Hmm, I drank a lot of water tonight and needed to go to the toilet. I just got up and saw you weren’t in bed. Were you secretly calling Dahuang?” Su Wanwan got out of bed.
Shi Huan didn’t hide it and said a bit embarrassed, “He insisted on calling, I had no choice…”
Su Wanwan laughed, “Dahuang is so eager, looks like I’m going to make a fortune at the door-stopping ceremony tomorrow.”
Shi Huan: “…”
**
The next day, August 8th, was the wedding of Chu Xiuhuang and Shi Huan.
Despite being an “internet celebrity” and not promoting the wedding extravagantly, it still blew up online.
Countless royal fans were heartbroken, especially the fans of the royal CP.
Although Chu Xiuhuang had officially announced before that he and Shi Huan were registered and even had a lovely daughter, none of that had as direct and stimulating an effect as the wedding.
However, most fans were quite rational. They entered the super-topic where the page was filled with various blessings:
“I can’t believe the CP I shipped turned out to be fake! Crying crying crying! But still, I wish Chu a happy marriage! Forever united in heart!”
[Happy newlyweds! Wishing you bliss and fulfillment!]
[Reminding you to have another precious child next year! May your children complete you!]
[I heard the bride used to be Chu’s secretary and they fell in love at the office, so is there a live stream or something?]
[Haven’t been on Super Topic for half a year, but today I found out on trending that Young Master Chu is getting married today? So Lawyer Lu, just let me have him, right?]
[Bless you with forever happiness, forever!]
…
Early in the morning, a motorcade consisting of more than a dozen top luxury cars set off from the villa, grandly crossing a large part of Nancheng, and finally arrived at the military compound.
From the moment the motorcade entered the compound, it attracted onlookers, discussions, and photo-taking from passersby.
When the car stopped, the groom, sharp in a suit and neatly combed back hair, got out, and the atmosphere at the scene peaked.
…
As for the Chu family at the compound.
The two people in the bridal room were indeed called up early in the morning.
After having breakfast, stylists and staff helped them with their makeup.
Since Su Wanwan was already married, she couldn’t serve as a bridesmaid and instead took on the role of a female family member.
The bridesmaids were Shi Huan’s two assistants from the company.
Both were young girls in their early twenties, quite pretty, dressed in pink bridesmaid dresses, looking charming and cute. They also had a good relationship with Shi Huan, but Su Wanwan was worried.
“When Da Huang arrives later, remember, don’t just let anyone in, okay?”
The two young girls looked at Su Wanwan in surprise.
Da Huang?
Probably only this sister-in-law of Chu could dare to call him that, right?
As it turned out, Su Wanwan’s worries were indeed justified.
When it came to blocking the door, as soon as the two bridesmaids saw Chu Xiuhuang, they immediately became deferential, “Young Master Chu!”
Shi Huan, sitting on the wedding bed in a wedding dress: “…”
Su Wanwan immediately said, “What Young Master Chu! This is the groom!”
The two bridesmaids blushed and hurriedly said, “Young Master Chu… uh, the groom, you must answer the questions correctly before you can enter.”
The door was blocked, but standing tall, Chu Xiuhuang could still see the bride sitting on the wedding bed at a glance.
He frowned tightly, “What questions, hurry up.”
Behind him was Lu Chenyu in a black suit, wearing elegant glasses, holding a bouquet for the bride.
The bridesmaids quickly took out a small piece of paper and began asking questions.
All provided by Su Wanwan beforehand.
The first question, “What does the groom like most about the bride?”
Next.
“What are the bride’s measurements?”
“What’s the date of the bride’s menstrual cycle?”
“Where did the groom and the bride first kiss?”
“How many minutes did the groom last the first time?”
Each question was spicy and direct, Chu Xiuhuang answered them all without blushing or skipping a beat.
“Alright now, can you let me in?”
Thick-skinned!
Su Wanwan sneered internally, stepping forward, “What’s the rush, there’s still my challenge.”
Chu Xiuhuang immediately smiled, “Little sister-in-law, we are family, let me pass, okay?”
“Who’s family with you!” Su Wanwan retorted, “Today I’m family from the bride’s side, understand?”
Chu Xiuhuang lowered his voice, “Let me pass today, and when it’s your and your brother’s wedding, I’ll let you pass too, how about that?”
“Oh ho, are you threatening me?” Su Wanwan was not buying his act.
Besides, her wedding with Huo Jingshen…
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We’ll talk about the future when it comes!
Chu Xiuhuang was at a loss, “I’ve answered your questions, what more do you want?”
Su Wanwan crossed her arms, “Just a few questions, too easy!”
“What do you suggest?”
Su Wanwan said, “Start with 100 push-ups.”
Chu Xiuhuang: “…”
100 push-ups?
The two bridesmaids also hurriedly covered their mouths.
Mommy, finally seeing Young Master Chu getting teased, can’t wait…
Chu Xiuhuang said, “Little sister-in-law, are you doing this on purpose? You’re making me do push-ups on my wedding day…”
“I’m testing your physical fitness! If you can’t even do 100 push-ups, so weak, how will you provide Huanhuan happiness in the future?”
“Pfft!” That was Ming Jing.
“Cough cough!” That was Lu Chenyu.
“Hahahaha!” That was Nangong Ci.
Chu Xiuhuang felt even more humiliated, “My physical strength is very good!”
Su Wanwan, without blinking: “200!”
Chu Xiuhuang was furious, “Little sister-in-law, that’s not how you do things…”
Su Wanwan continued, “300 push-ups!”
Chu Xiuhuang: “…”
Fine!
Looking at Su Wanwan’s smug little face above him, he gritted his back teeth and shoved the bouquet he was holding into the best man’s arms behind him, “Hold this!”
As the best man, Lu Chenyu hurriedly caught the bouquet.
Nangong Ci and Ming Jing then started to clear the area.
“Make way, everyone!”
“Excuse us, please make way!”
“The groom is going to do push-ups!”
While shouting, they began recording a video on their cellphones.
Chu Xiuhuang rolled up his sleeves, took off his suit jacket, unbuttoned his shirt, loosened a few more buttons at the collar, and removed his tie. With a stern look on his face, he began doing push-ups.
As it turned out, even with his good physical condition, the push-ups became progressively difficult after 300 reps.
Shi Huan sat inside the room, and honestly, it was so noisy outside she could barely hear anything.
Fortunately, she was accompanied by several of the Chu Family’s womenfolk.
There was a teenage girl who would run back and forth to report.
“Brother Chu is giving out red packets!”
“Brother Chu is doing push-ups!”
“Brother Chu is out of breath!”
“Brother Chu can’t do it anymore!”
Shi Huan: “…”
**
Meanwhile, in the corridor outside.
“295, 296, 297, 298, 299…”
“That’s enough,” Su Wanwan finally spoke.
Chu Xiuhuang breathed a sigh of relief, almost ready to just collapse on the floor.
So… damn tiring!
If it weren’t for his wedding day today, he would have almost cursed out loud.
Nangong Ci and Ming Jing hurriedly came over to help him up.
Chu Xiuhuang’s handsome, chiseled face was slightly red, his forehead sweat-laden, “Can I go in now?”
After doing 300 push-ups and proving his stamina, there shouldn’t be any issues now, right?
But little did he know…
Su Wanwan nodded, “Your physical condition is indeed good, but…”
Chu Xiuhuang immediately understood, “Number four! The red packets!”
The best man, Lu Chenyu, quickly extended his hand and stuffed eight red packets to Su Wanwan one after another.
Su Wanwan reached out to take them, just about to count them…
“No need to count,” Chu Xiuhuang said in an impatient tone, “Ten thousand per packet, is that enough?”
Su Wanwan’s eyes lit up.
Before she could speak.
“Number four, keep going.”
So Lu Chenyu continued handing out more red packets…
Su Wanwan: “…”
How much cash did they prepare?
“Little sister-in-law, is that enough? Can I go in now?” Chu Xiuhuang asked with a smile.
Su Wanwan cleared her throat twice, “Money can’t buy me! Did I ever ask you for red packets? Are you trying to insult me with money?”
Chu Xiuhuang, with a wry grin, “I see you’re quite happy being insulted.”
Su Wanwan was about to say something…
“Big brother, big brother!” Unable to hold back any longer, Chu Xiuhuang started calling for reinforcement.
…
As it turned out, in the end, only the big brother could handle the little sister-in-law!
Chu Xiuhuang finally managed to enter the bridal room with the bouquet in his hands.
Upon seeing Shi Huan dressed in a pure white wedding gown sitting by the bed, Chu Xiuhuang felt a huge sense of relief wash over him.
Approaching her, he first presented the bouquet, then couldn’t wait to embrace Shi Huan, “This is killing me!”
Shi Huan looked at his slightly reddened face, “Did you exhaust yourself?”
“Not at all,” Chu Xiuhuang ground his teeth, “I suspect the little sister-in-law did it on purpose. Even after giving her tens of thousands, I couldn’t shut her up. She is determined not to let me have my wedding night!”
Shi Huan said, “What should we do then? Are you still up for it?”
“Of course! Your husband is more than capable!” Chu Xiuhuang said, placing her veil down, then suddenly stood up and scooped her into his arms.
Shi Huan felt light as a feather, already nestled in Chu Xiuhuang’s arms.
As for everyone else in the room, they instantly started making catcalls.
Nangong Ci and the others took out party poppers, starting to fire them off with a “bang, bang, bang”.
Colorful confetti danced and landed on the newlyweds’ heads and bodies.
“Second brother! Give her a kiss before you go!”
“Kiss me!”
“Kiss me!”
Chu Xiuhuang looked down at the woman in his arms and then slowly lowered his head.
He had intended to kiss her on the lips…
“You can’t kiss on the lips!” Mrs. Chu reminded from the side, “We’re running out of time, we need to go directly to the wedding venue. Don’t ruin the makeup and delay the auspicious hour.”
Chu Xiuhuang: “…”
Okay then.
So, weddings are this exhausting.
Having no choice, he bent down and kissed Shi Huan on the corner of her lips.
A handsome man and a beautiful woman, the scene was stunning for a moment.
It was also Shi Huan’s first time being kissed like this in such a public setting, surrounded by so many people, she was somewhat embarrassed and blushed immediately.
Thus, the cheering from the crowd around them became even louder.
In the end, it was the groomsmen, including Nangong Ci, who had to come forward to clear the way for the couple to leave smoothly.
**
Su Wanwan was brought downstairs by Huo Jingshen, just watching Chu Xiuhuang proudly holding Shi Huan as they descended the stairs.
Following behind was a groomsman, two brides, and a bunch of childhood friends, handing out candies, handing out cigarettes, distributing red packets…
Old Mr. Chu was the happiest, leading everyone in front, “This way, this way, hurry up, don’t miss the auspicious hour.”
The time was already 11 am.
The golden summer sunlight, filtered evenly through the glass windows, illuminated the living room.
Once everyone had reached outside, Huo Jingshen nudged her to stand up, “Let’s go.”
To the wedding venue.
**
The two arrived at the wedding venue at 11:45 am.
At a table full of acquaintances, Su Wanwan sat down and glanced around, then…
“Xiao Yebai is here too?”
His name tag was somehow on this table.
“He was invited, but it’s uncertain if he’ll come,” Huo Jingshen said, checking the time, “I guess he won’t, seeing how time is almost up.”
Indeed, that proved to be the case; Xiao Yebai’s seat remained empty from the beginning to the end of the wedding.
When the couple came over to toast, Chu Xiuhuang even took an extra look, “Didn’t he show up?”
Su Wanwan nodded, “Why would you send him an invitation?”
It seemed like their relationship wasn’t that good, right? Considering the past incidents involving Mo Weiyi…
Chu Xiuhuang pursed his lips, “It’s my big day, shouldn’t I tease him a bit, that lonely man?”
Unfortunately, the fellow didn’t come at all.
If he didn’t come, so be it, as long as the gift had arrived.
Actually, the gift Xiao Yebai sent was quite substantial, so Chu Xiuhuang didn’t really mind.
“Big brother, sister-in-law, hurry up, they’re waiting for you to toast!” Nangong Ci called out from the side.
Chu Xiuhuang held up his wine glass, embracing Shi Huan as they left.
The neighboring table was filled with Chu Xiuhuang’s former classmates whom Su Wanwan didn’t know, but they were evidently having a rowdy time, and in no time, Chu Xiuhuang was made to down several glasses of alcohol, and Shi Huan also drank quite a bit.
Su Wanwan watched the neighboring table, enjoying the spectacle while she slowly took a sip from her wine glass.
Then.
Damn!
Su Wanwan slammed down her wine glass, “Where’s my wine?”
The red wine in her glass had somehow been replaced with grape juice!
Huo Jingshen said, “Drink less alcohol.”
“Why!” Su Wanwan fumed, “Today is finally the big day for Big Yellow and Huanhuan, what’s wrong with me drinking a few more glasses?”
“It’s their big day, not yours.”
“Can’t I be happy for them?” Su Wanwan raised her glass, “Waiter…”
Her mouth was covered.
Huo Jingshen said, “Didn’t you say you would cause trouble in their bridal chamber tonight? How can you if you’re drunk now?”
Before Su Wanwan could speak.
“Drink after the bridal chamber hijinks.”
Su Wanwan looked at him suspiciously, blinking her big eyes, thinking it made sense.
She had searched online for many bridal chamber pranks, and Nangong Ci had also briefed her beforehand, laying out many challenges…
Su Wanwan nodded.
Huo Jingshen finally lowered his hand, “Good girl.”
**
The grand wedding banquet continued to be lively.
Since there were many guests at the wedding venue, aside from the Chu Family’s relatives and friends, there were also friends from the arts and culture circles.
The hotel reserved the entire third floor, with the banquet hall on the first floor and rooms for guests on the second and third floors.
Fu Ziyang and Shi Luoluo, the little flower children, had been taken to eat after participating in the wedding.
The groom and bride really had it tough, with almost eighty tables of guests…
Speaking of which.
After just a few tables, Chu Xiuhuang was already holding his head, unable to hold his liquor.
“No way, Second Brother is already drunk?”
“How could that be!”
“With a hundred tables, he must be faking it!”
“Exactly!”
Shi Huan was supporting Chu Xiuhuang, “What’s wrong?”
“Wife, I’m feeling dizzy.” Chu Xiuhuang hugged her, bending over, his entire face buried in the nape of her neck as he spoke in heavy breaths.
The affectionate pose made Shi Huan’s face flush with redness as she quickly called out, “Lawyer Lu, could you please help me take him to rest for a while?”
Lu Chenyu looked at the “drunk” man, “That probably… isn’t necessary?”
Chu Xiuhuang, with his eyes closed, glared at him through a slit.
“He just drank several glasses, and they were all baijiu.” Shi Huan saw Chu Xiuhuang’s face was indeed very red.
Although Chu Xiuhuang usually had a good capacity for liquor, ever since they got their marriage certificate, he had rarely drunk outside.
Perhaps his tolerance had deteriorated…
And honestly, with so many guests on this entire floor, if he didn’t get drunk having to toast with all of them, she would get drunk instead.
Lu Chenyu pondered expressionlessly for a few minutes, “Alright then.”
After all, it was not every day one got married.
And frankly, being the best man today had left him a bit tired from all the smiling…
Lu Chenyu stepped forward and began to walk Chu Xiuhuang back.
Just then, Mrs. Chu and Chu Jingyi came over and immediately asked, “What’s wrong with Axui?”
Shi Huan replied quickly, “He said he’s feeling dizzy, maybe he drank too much earlier, so I thought I’d take him back to rest.”
“Okay, go rest for a bit then come back out later,” Mrs. Chu said.
Chu Jingyi shook her head, “Mom, let’s go see the Zhou Family over there.”
“Alright.”
**
Once outside, Lu Chenyu immediately let go.
All of Chu Xiuhuang’s weight suddenly fell on Shi Huan.
“Ah…” Shi Huan hadn’t even begun to speak.
“Second Sister-in-law, I’m leaving first.” Having said that, Lu Chenyu turned and walked away.
Shi Huan startled, “Lawyer Lu, where are you going?”
“Home.”
Shi Huan: “…”
That was rather abrupt.
The next second, her waist tightened, and Shi Huan was suddenly lifted up.
Startled, she let out another cry.
The man who was supposedly drunk now had sparkling eyes, his handsome features shimmering with a mischievous smile, “Wife, let’s go home too.”
“Ah? Go home where? But upstairs…”
“Never mind that!” Chu Xiuhuang said, and carrying her, he headed outside.
**
Upstairs, everyone was still unaware that the newlyweds had already made their escape.
It was only half an hour later that Mrs. Chu called the maid, “Go upstairs and tell Axui to come down quickly to toast after he rests.”
“Yes, ma’am.”
Less than 10 minutes later, the maid ran back in a panic, “Oh no, ma’am, the groom is missing!”
Mrs. Chu was taken aback, “What about the bride?”
“She’s gone too!”
Mrs. Chu: “…”
She immediately took out her phone to call Chu Xiuhuang.
This was outrageous!
Missing on their big day?
[Sorry, the number you have dialed is switched off.]
Calling Shi Huan yielded the same automated power-off notification sound.
Mrs. Chu was utterly helpless.
She had intended to keep things calm, but now…
“What the hell! What did Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law send?” Nangong Ci yelled while holding his phone.
Su Wanwan was eating when she heard this and quickly pulled out her phone.
“Nothing here, what’s up?”
Huo Jingshen quietly pulled out his phone, opened the ‘wjy’ WeChat group, glanced at it, then handed it to the young lady beside him.
Su Wanwan took a look.
[Sorry, my wife and I have gone to enjoy our wedding night. Mobile switched off, don’t bother looking for us. Luoluo, please take care of things tonight, we’ll be back tomorrow afternoon.]
Accompanied by a selfie of the couple.
Nangong Ci had already rushed over, “Sister-in-law, what about all the pranks we prepared?”
Su Wanwan: “…”
“This second brother is too sly, I guessed he was pretending to be drunk, but I didn’t expect the second sister-in-law to start playing tricks too!” Nangong Ci exclaimed.
Because they didn’t let him be the wedding bed child or the best man, he had, in recent days, devoted all his energy to searching for and pondering ways to play pranks in the bridal chamber.
As a result…
“Right, where is the fourth brother?” Nangong Ci suddenly remembered.
Ming Jing said, “Just now, it seemed like the fourth brother was helping the second brother leave.”
“Damn it! Colluding!” Nangong Ci immediately despised them even more.
The only calm one was Huo Jingshen, “Since that’s the case, we might as well disperse earlier.”
Anyway, he had witnessed the wedding ceremony and had attended the banquet. As for pranking the bridal chamber, he was too lazy to partake in such child’s play.
Su Wanwan was still not quite satisfied, “Where do you think they could have gone? Did they go home?”
“Impossible, it’s too easy to find out if they went home. I guess…” Nangong Ci stroked his chin, “they must have gone to a hotel.”
“Should we check the hotel registration records?”
Nangong Ci agreed, “Yeah, let’s do that. Then we can rush over! It would be best if it was like the time big brother went to the hotel to find you, just call the police directly! What if the police break in while they are in the middle of having sex and point guns at them?”
Huo Jingshen: “…”
Su Wanwan also: “…”
Let’s forget about it then.
Doing such a despicable thing isn’t right…
**
After the grand wedding, Chu Xiuhuang and Shi Luoluo stayed at home for two days and then left for France with Little Luoluo.
A few days later, Su Wanwan formally reported to Gu Media for duty.
She was hired as an agent, but as a newcomer in the entertainment industry, she obviously couldn’t start as an artist’s agent, and since she hadn’t formally graduated, she started as an assistant.
Her supervisor was a well-known agent named Chen Yu, who had mentored many famous artists, the most famous being Gu Shihan.
Since she started working, Su Wanwan scarcely had time to go home.
The first few days were alright, but a week later, just before leaving work, Chen Yu came up to her desk, “Wanwan, do you have a passport?”
“Yes.”
She had applied for it previously for studying abroad.
“Good, go home tonight and prepare. We are leaving for Singapore tomorrow morning.”
Singapore?
Su Wanwan looked at her in surprise, “For how many days?”
“About half a month.”
Su Wanwan was stunned.
Half a month?
“This trip is mainly because Feifei is participating in a reality TV show being filmed in Singapore. I have to accompany her since she is still a newcomer. I wouldn’t feel comfortable otherwise,” Chen Yu explained and then asked, “So, any issues?”
Su Wanwan immediately said, “No problem.”
“That’s good. Meet me at 9:30 AM tomorrow at Nancheng International Airport, Terminal 3.”
“Okay.” Su Wanwan nodded, “Thanks, Sister Chen.”
After Chen Yu left, Su Wanwan sat at her desk, feeling somewhat excited. After all, this was her first business trip, and it was overseas, but at the same time, she was a bit worried.
After all, being away on a business trip for half a month, she wondered if a certain someone would have an opinion?
And…
Her birthday was on the 20th, and it seemed she wouldn’t be able to celebrate.
**
That evening, when Huo Jingshen came home, Su Wanwan got straight to the point, “Husband, I have to go on a business trip tomorrow.”
“Where to?” Huo Jingshen was casually unbuttoning his shirt, his movements fluid with elegance, his profile sleek and handsome.
He seemed calm enough?
Su Wanwan immediately said, “Singapore, for half a month.”
Huo Jingshen instantly stopped his movements.
Su Wanwan coughed twice, “I can’t help it, my job is like this, I have to follow the artists around the country and overseas is common too. Plus, this is a good hands-on experience. Sister Chen said once I complete this task, I’ll be able to manage artists on my own. I won’t be an assistant anymore but a real agent.”
“So you’re going to Singapore for half a month, now it’s the 10th, and when you return it’ll be September? Then you start school, hmm, not bad.”
Su Wanwan: “…”
Huo Jingshen rolled up his shirt sleeves and turned towards the bathroom.
Su Wanwan continued: “…….”
Was he angry?
Indeed.
These days, because too many things had happened, plus the wedding of Shi Luoluo and Chu Xiuhuang, and her starting a new job, honestly, the couple were somewhat drifting apart…
So, Su Wanwan walked over and knocked on the bathroom door.
Seeing no response, she reached out.
It wasn’t locked?
Cough cough cough.
Su Wanwan twisted the doorknob and opened the door.
Expecting to see something indescribable, to her surprise, Huo Jingshen was fully dressed, standing in front of the sink.
Hearing the noise, he turned his head to look over, “What’s up?”
