After breakfast, Zhao Yicheng took Bai Xu Yinsheng to the wedding venue, the second floor of the Green Crown International Grand Hotel.
The wedding adopted a deep-sea theme, with a lily of the valley ceiling throughout, and a simple deep blue color scheme covering the entire space. Countless decorative coral and shells hung above the stage, while small blue and deep blue ocean ornaments adorned both sides. At a glance, it felt as if they were immersed in a vast blue sea.
The aisle on both sides was decorated with pink and white pearls paired with seaweed embellishments, while the ground was covered in pink and white sea cow flowers. At the end stood a flower arch.
The vibrant brilliance of the flowers combined with the blue of the sea, exuding a unique romance amid the water-like tranquility.
The staff had already set up the venue and were rechecking each step.
The two of them also spotted He Zizhang there.
Dressed in a groom’s outfit, He Zizhang held a champagne glass, beaming with energy as he constantly dealt with greetings from guests.
Zhao Yicheng took a glass of champagne from a passing waiter and, holding the glass, led Bai Xu Yinsheng over.
“Happy wedding.”
“Thanks.” He Zizhang gently clinked glasses and took a sip. He glanced at Bai Xu Yinsheng beside Zhao Yicheng, his eyes full of laughter. “You two are so sweet together, it’s really enviable.” He half-joked, “Maybe next year, it’ll be my turn to hand over gift money.”
“Thanks for the good wishes.” Zhao Yicheng took a sip of wine and smiled faintly.
Suddenly, the photographer on stage waved at He Zizhang and called out, “Groom, come over and take a photo with the bride.” “Coming.”
He Zizhang set down his glass and strode over there.
The groom and bride stood or sat, constantly posing in various loving positions as the photographer demanded, while the photographer kept clicking the shutter, “Click, click, click…”
Watching the loving and intimate interactions between the two on stage, Xu Yinsheng furrowed her brow almost imperceptibly.
“I feel like they…”
She paused, looked around to make sure no one else was there, then leaned close to Zhao Yicheng’s ear and whispered.
“Their smiles are a bit fake.”
“I know.” Zhao Yicheng’s big hand rubbed Bai Xu Yinsheng’s head, signaling her not to overthink it.
But unable to resist Xiao Bai’s repeated curious glances, he confirmed no one was nearby, then lowered his head slightly and gently hinted in Bai Xu Yinsheng’s ear:
“The He family and the Chen family have a business marriage.”
Zhao Yicheng’s words struck Bai Xu Yinsheng’s heart like a thunderclap, instantly enlightening her!
Why were their smiles so fake? Because this wedding was just a performance.
Why did they act so loving? To show harmony and unity between the two families in front of others.
Why did everyone else send blessings despite knowing it was fake affection? Because although the affection was fake, the alliance between the two families was real!
Her eyes widened in sudden realization, and then her gaze toward the “loving couple” on stage carried a trace of sympathy.
Seeing that Bai Xu Yinsheng understood with just a hint, Zhao Yicheng nodded in satisfaction. His big hand patted her head as he quietly instructed.
“Don’t go spreading this around.”
“Mm-hmm.” Bai Xu Yinsheng nodded like a chick pecking at rice.
Just then, a lean, slightly dark-skinned middle-aged man walked over. He casually waved over a waiter and took a glass of wine from the tray.
“Boss Zhao, I’ll drink to you.” “You’re too kind.” Zhao Yicheng replied with a smile.
The glasses clinked, producing a crisp sound, and the two men unanimously downed their drinks in one go.
At that moment, a slightly chubby waiter hurried past them. Liu Yi saw the cups on the tray the waiter was carrying, reached out to stop him, and swapped out two glasses from the tray.
“Boss Zhao, about that project of your company last time…” Liu Yi handed over the wine, continuously winking and hinting, but before he could finish, a pleasant female voice interrupted.
“A’Zhao, I want to drink too~”
Bai Xu Yinsheng stared at the champagne in Zhao Yicheng’s hand, the amber liquid glowing with a shine, its drifting fragrance clearly telling her it was top-quality stuff.
“Here.”
Zhao Yicheng affectionately tilted the glass, gently pushing the amber wine to Bai Xu Yinsheng’s lips. She craned her head, took a small sip, and smacked her lips in satisfaction.
One sip, two sips, three sips… glug, glug, glug…
Bai Xu Yinsheng drank the amber liquid in large gulps, happiness radiating from her eyes and brows. Zhao Yicheng ignored the constantly hinting man beside him, quietly gazing at Bai Xu Yinsheng, his eyes full of adoration.
“It’s delicious.”
Only when the liquid in the glass was gone did Bai Xu Yinsheng finish drinking and close her eyes in bliss.
……
“Groom, do you take…” “Bride, do you take…”
“For better or for worse, in sickness and in health, in the future and the past… Alright, please have the couple exchange dragon rings and drink the hundred-year wine together…”
The solemn and grand wedding march played. The bride, in her snow-white wedding dress, slowly walked toward her beloved amid the host’s blessings.
Salute cannons and confetti flew together, balloons and red envelopes united in color!
The guests had already taken their seats at the wedding venue.
On the left were the He family’s relatives, on the right the Chen family’s guests, and in the back row were the groom and bride’s brothers, best friends, and close friends.
Zhao Yicheng and Xu Yinsheng sat in the back row. Coincidentally, behind them were two acquaintances.
The white-robed man who had treated Zhao Yicheng’s psychological issues, and the little boy Yanqing wearing a large painter’s hat.
The four silently greeted each other, then returned to their seats. On stage, the bride and groom continued to show off their affection, hand out red envelopes, toss the bouquet, and follow the procedure.
Suddenly, Zhao Yicheng felt a weight on his shoulder. Bai Xu Yinsheng rested her head on his shoulder, half of her body leaning against him, the two pressed very close.
Her face was very close to his, and her breath came in waves. That light, elegant fragrance made Zhao Yicheng feel nice, comfortable, and at ease.
Zhao Yicheng quietly reached for the white-haired girl’s delicate hand, but the moment he touched it, he pulled back as if shocked. The next second, his big hand tightly grasped Bai Xu Yinsheng’s wrist.
So hot!
Zhao Yicheng felt the scorching temperature from Bai Xu Yinsheng’s wrist—it was her body temperature. And not only that, her skin was tinged with a faint red flush, as if she were drunk and burning up.
“Xiao Baiyin, what are you…”
Smack!
A crisp, loud slap echoed through the entire back row, but luckily, masked by the melodious wedding march, not many heard it.
“Don’t touch me!”
Zhao Yicheng turned his head, his cheek stinging with pain, and saw Bai Xu Yinsheng forcing herself upright, her long hair disheveled, her face flushed, panic and fear flickering in her eyes.
“Stay away from me!! And don’t follow me!!”
With that, ignoring the gazes of the few in the back row, Bai Xu Yinsheng desperately ran outside!!
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