Chapter 3 The Wedding
The third round of games was for the groom to find a melon seed in a pile of salt using his tongue.
Hmm... it was filled with some suggestive undertones, but Bai Xiao easily found the melon seed.
It just tasted a bit salty...
No!
Very salty!
His entire tongue felt like it was going to be ruined by the salt!
"Not bad, not bad, I didn't expect your tongue skills to be so good!"
Jia Yanzhen deliberately spoke very loudly, and everyone present chuckled inwardly. Even Liu Mengqin, who was sitting on the bed, blushed deeply, looking exceptionally beautiful.
Finally, Bai Xiao got his beautiful bride as he wished. As he carried Liu Mengqin into the elevator in a bridal carry, Lin Xingwan, following behind them, felt a surge of emotion, her eyes welling up.
"Why are you crying at your good friend's wedding? If you cry any more, you'll turn into a little kitten."
Zhou Jinbai saw the woman by his side with red eyes, trying to hold back her sniffles, and couldn't help but pinch her cheek.
Because she had lost so much weight recently, the woman's already thin face now showed only bones.
It seemed his next goal was to help this woman gain weight.
"I just feel so emotional seeing Sister Qin from when I first met her, through her marriage, the torment of marriage, her divorce, raising her child alone, and finally finding her happiness. We always feel like time passes very slowly, but when we look back, it actually passes very quickly."
"Bai Xiao is a man worth entrusting her life to, and the Bai family treats Liu Mengqin very well. She will be very happy." Zhou Jinbai's tone was certain. He had heard from Old Mrs. Zhong some positive remarks about the Bai family's treatment of Liu Mengqin. Moreover, the Bai family was a wealthy and established family. After enduring so much hardship, Liu Mengqin's life was about to turn for the better.
Lin Xingwan nodded. The rest of the wedding ceremony proceeded in an orderly fashion.
By the time everyone arrived at the wedding venue, it was already crowded.
The Bai family's regard for Liu Mengqin exceeded Lin Xingwan's imagination.
Throughout the entire wedding, Lin Xingwan only saw the blessings in the eyes of the guests. None of the gossip that Liu Mengqin had worried about before was mentioned.
Lin Xingwan could be absolutely certain that Liu Mengqin had chosen the right person this time.
Zhou Jinbai sat beside Lin Xingwan, holding her hand.
Su Mo Yao and Xue Manting also sat together. Su Mo Yao wanted to hold Xue Manting's hand, but she refused.
Lu Shiyan sat with a young sister he didn't know. Although this young bridesmaid was very beautiful, Lu Shiyan wasn't so beastly as to prey on a young girl, so his gaze remained fixed on Bai Xiao and Liu Mengqin.
The one with the most little actions was Jia Yanzhen, sitting next to Xuan Yin.
He would occasionally run his hand through his hair, thinking he looked cool, then directly wink at Xuan Yin, constantly trying to strike up a conversation.
"Miss, you're so aloof. But I, Jia Yanzhen, love aloof beauties the most. You look exactly like my dream girl. I think this is fate between us. If you could just give me your WeChat ID, we can add each other, okay?"
After speaking, Jia Yanzhen placed his WeChat QR code directly in front of Xuan Yin. Xuan Yin merely glanced at it coldly, ignoring it.
He didn't want to speak, because the moment he did, he would expose his identity.
Liu Mengqin and Bai Xiao's wedding was not yet over. Even if forced, he would not ruin their wedding.
Xuan Yin inwardly felt very helpless. Was Jia Yanzhen an idiot?
Didn't he have any impression of him normally?
Everyone's attention was focused on the bride and groom, and no one noticed Yun Qingqing, who was wearing a waiter's uniform.
At this moment, the tray Yun Qingqing was holding trembled because she had finally seen the men she longed for.
Indeed, outstanding people liked to associate with outstanding people!
That group of handsome men sitting together was the most dazzling sight at the wedding today.
After she was injured saving Xue Manting last time, she was sent to the hospital for treatment.
During her treatment, she not only stayed in the most expensive VIP ward but also had a dedicated nutritionist to take care of her meals!
She even received a million-dollar thank-you gift, and a large company offered her an internship before she even graduated.
For the first time in her life, Yun Qingqing experienced the life of a wealthy person. She used that million dollars to pay off her family's debts, becoming the most filial daughter in her parents' eyes. Now, when her neighbors and relatives saw her, they fawned over her...
This feeling was like cheating!
They say it's easy to go from frugality to luxury, and hard to go from luxury to frugality!
Just a few dozen days of this life had completely driven Yun Qingqing mad.
She no longer wanted to live the poor life she used to, nor did she want to rack her brains to seduce rich men.
Her only thought now was to find a way to get involved with those men in front of her. As long as she could have a son or daughter, her life would transform from an inconspicuous sparrow into a soaring phoenix.
Yun Qingqing deliberately unbuttoned two buttons on her shirt, revealing the curve of her light pink bra.
Because of the hot weather, her appearance didn't seem too exaggerated.
Yun Qingqing's first target was Zhou Jinbai.
Among these men, Zhou Jinbai was the most outstanding in terms of appearance and temperament.
Especially the confidence emanating from him was, to Yun Qingqing, the perfect candidate for a husband.
Soon, Yun Qingqing walked up to Lin Xingwan and Zhou Jinbai.
"Miss Lin, Mr. Zhou, I'm so happy to see you here."
Yun Qingqing deliberately feigned an expression of great surprise, her face contorted into an exaggerated look.
Hearing Yun Qingqing's voice, Lin Xingwan turned her gaze to her.
She had a deep impression of Yun Qingqing from the time she, Yun Qingqing, and Xue Manting were kidnapped.
Because at that time, she and Yun Qingqing were locked in a dark box together, and Yun Qingqing cried for several hours straight. Lin Xingwan felt time pass so slowly and even began to pray that the kidnappers would knock them out, or knock Yun Qingqing out, or knock both of them out.
Later, when Yun Qingqing and Xue Manting were taken away, Lin Xingwan learned from Zhou Jinbai that Yun Qingqing had been sent to the hospital for treatment and was not in mortal danger, so Lin Xingwan didn't dwell on the matter.
Now, seeing Yun Qingqing again, Lin Xingwan couldn't help but reply, "Today is my friend's wedding, so we came to attend. I'm really sorry about what happened last time. How is your injury recovering?"
Yun Qingqing first cast a pure and innocent gaze at Zhou Jinbai. Seeing that he seemed uninterested in speaking, she then smiled and replied to Lin Xingwan, "It's almost healed. Aren't I already back to my part-time job?"
After saying this, she added, as if afraid Lin Xingwan wouldn't believe her, "I've even gained a few pounds."
"That's good."
Lin Xingwan didn't have the energy to ponder Yun Qingqing's intentions. After speaking, she turned her gaze back to Liu Mengqin.
After all, Yun Qingqing's appearance caused no ripple in Lin Xingwan's heart.
Yun Qingqing once again turned her gaze to Zhou Jinbai. She noticed that he had only given Lin Xingwan a gentle glance and then followed Lin Xingwan's gaze towards the wedding couple on stage. Yun Qingqing knew that her appearance today had not caught Zhou Jinbai's attention, so she could only walk towards Su Mo Yao with disappointment.
If she couldn't make a deep impression on Zhou Jinbai, she would have to try her best to win over Su Mo Yao.
However, before Yun Qingqing could say anything, Su Mo Yao said ruthlessly, "No juice, thank you."
Su Mo Yao didn't even look at Yun Qingqing when he said this.
Yun Qingqing felt a little wronged. Without saying anything, she turned her gaze to Jia Yanzhen.
This man looked very flirtatious, and she felt she couldn't handle him. She wondered if he would even pay attention to her.
To Yun Qingqing's surprise, Jia Yanzhen actually spoke to her proactively. "Hey, you serving the juice, come here."
He then beckoned her over with a finger.
Yun Qingqing walked over to Jia Yanzhen, flattered, and her heart was about to explode with excitement.
Although Jia Yanzhen didn't seem as steady as the other two men, he was rich and handsome. If he liked her, she could reluctantly accept him.
However, what Jia Yanzhen said next made Yun Qingqing feel so wronged that she wanted to cry.
"Is it very hot today? Your inner wear is about to fall out."
Jia Yanzhen said this deliberately. No matter how hot it was today, it wouldn't be hot enough to unbutton her shirt.
Furthermore, having been with countless women over the years, Jia Yanzhen's impression of the waitress's attire and demeanor was that of a materialistic gold digger who had no money but wanted to catch a rich man.
Jia Yanzhen found such women utterly disgusting.
Yun Qingqing's cheeks turned bright red, not because of Jia Yanzhen's words, but because this seemingly dissolute young master had seen through her intentions.
It was terrifying!
Yun Qingqing quickly turned and left.
The bride and groom finally exchanged rings, and Bai Xiao kissed Liu Mengqin in front of everyone.
The final segment was the bouquet toss.
Jia Yanzhen stood beside Lin Xingwan and couldn't help but ask, "Sister-in-law, is the bridesmaid I've been flirting with all day mute? Why does it feel like she hasn't said a word? Do you know that bridesmaid? Can you give me her contact information?"
Lin Xingwan looked at Jia Yanzhen with disbelief. She truly found it astonishing. Jia Yanzhen didn't seem foolish!
But from noon until now, had Jia Yanzhen never considered that the woman he had been desperately flirting with was Xuan Yin?
"This..." Lin Xingwan didn't know how to explain it for a moment.
Just then, Liu Mengqin asked, "Are you all ready? If you are, I'll start throwing the bouquet."
Everyone's expression turned serious, and they watched as Liu Mengqin threw the bouquet into the air, where it slowly descended.
Jia Yanzhen took the lead, standing in front of everyone and catching the bouquet thrown by Liu Mengqin.
"I caught it, I caught it." Jia Yanzhen exclaimed, and then, unable to wait, he presented the bouquet in his hand to the silent Xuan Yin.
"Although this is our first meeting, Miss, I've caught the bouquet now. Can I use this bouquet to exchange for your WeChat ID?"
Jia Yanzhen seemed to be genuinely fond of Xuan Yin's cross-dressing, but those who knew the truth were stunned by Jia Yanzhen's behavior.
Especially Liu Mengqin, who walked over to Lin Xingwan and Xue Manting and asked, "What's going on with Young Master Jia? Why is he suddenly so enthusiastic about Xuan Yin?"
"Ever since Jia Yanzhen saw Xuan Yin, he's been flirting with her, but Xuan Yin ignored him. Jia Yanzhen has been pestering Xuan Yin like a lovesick puppy." Xue Manting found it hilarious. Indeed, when faced with beauty, men lose all their intelligence.
Meanwhile, facing Jia Yanzhen's affectionate gaze, Xuan Yin could no longer bear it.
From morning until now, only dinner was left.
So Xuan Yin directly said, "Look carefully, who I am."
The moment Xuan Yin spoke, he perfectly embodied the saying, "A Ferrari's face with a tractor's voice."
"Miss, you're finally speaking. But this voice... why does it sound so familiar?"
Jia Yanzhen found it strange. Why did the woman's voice in front of him sound like he had heard it somewhere before?
Xuan Yin sneered, and Jia Yanzhen's mind immediately conjured up Xuan Yin's face.
Then, Xuan Yin's face gradually merged with the face of the beautiful woman in front of him.
In an instant, Jia Yanzhen felt like the sky was collapsing and the earth was cracking.
"You... you're Xuan Yin?"
As Jia Yanzhen asked this question, his voice trembled.
"What do you think?"
Xuan Yin could no longer tolerate it. He pulled off the wig, revealing his sharp, short hair.
"I... I'll be damned... Ugh... how disgusting, I've been flirting with this man for so long, I'm going to puke, it's so disgusting..."
Jia Yanzhen began to gag. The thought of his recent actions made him want to slap himself several times.
The others burst into laughter seeing Jia Yanzhen's reaction.
Undoubtedly, Jia Yanzhen was everyone's comedian. Even Lin Xingwan remembered the first time she met Jia Yanzhen and how he had almost fooled her.
"Sister Qin, Manting and I won't be staying for dinner here."
Lin Xingwan suddenly said to Liu Mengqin.
"Why?" Liu Mengqin was caught off guard and looked at the two of them with confusion. "If there's something important, let's postpone it and have dinner first before you go."
"This matter is very important to both of us, so we must go," Xue Manting also explained.