"I'm sorry to bother you, Yu Meng," Chen Yu Tong's voice sounded a little anxious. "We've encountered a slight issue here, and I'm not sure what to do."
As Chen Yu Tong spoke, she sounded on the verge of tears, which caused Wei Yu Meng's heart to sink. Had something truly serious happened?
"Don't rush, tell me what's going on first, and we'll tackle it together."
Chen Yu Tong then explained, "Yang Yi was supposed to be here for the rehearsal with me today, but he suddenly had something come up and couldn't make it. I've spoken with the venue staff, but they can't change the rehearsal time. I'm here all alone now."
Hearing this, Wei Yu Meng could sense how distressed Chen Yu Tong must be. After all, as the wedding day drew closer, a woman's emotions tended to become more heightened. She had felt the same way herself. With Zhan Yang Yi absent, it was understandable that Chen Yu Tong would start to worry about the worst.
"Yu Meng, what should I do? I can't just find someone to replace Yang Yi," Chen Yu Tong began to cry. "If he can't even be here at a time like this, what about our future?"
Wei Yu Meng considered it. It was just a rehearsal, not a particularly critical situation. However, Chen Yu Tong's emotional state seemed particularly fragile, and Wei Yu Meng worried that if it wasn't addressed, it could affect the couple's wedding.
"I have an idea," Wei Yu Meng said after a moment's hesitation. "Big Brother and Mo Han have similar builds and heights. They should be able to stand in for him temporarily. Don't worry, I'll tell Mo Han right now."
Chen Yu Tong hesitated upon hearing this. "Is that really okay? After all, you and he are married. What does this make me?"
"This is just a wedding rehearsal. I'll be fine. It's just that this is the only way to handle the situation right now."
As Wei Yu Meng spoke, she began to use her computer to contact Zhan Mo Han, hoping he was available.
While comforting Chen Yu Tong, Wei Yu Meng finally managed to connect with Zhan Mo Han via video call.
"Mo Han, do you have some time right now?"
Wei Yu Meng sounded a bit urgent, which made Zhan Mo Han frown. "Is something wrong?"
Wei Yu Meng thought for a moment. "It's not a huge problem, but I need your help with something."
"Alright, I'll be right there." Zhan Mo Han agreed without asking for details.
Wei Yu Meng breathed a sigh of relief and shared the news with Chen Yu Tong.
"Yu Tong, send us the address. We'll be there soon."
Chen Yu Tong's voice was filled with gratitude. "Thank you, Yu Meng. I really don't know what I would have done without you."
Wei Yu Meng felt a pang of frustration. She couldn't believe Zhan Yang Yi would be absent at such a crucial moment.
When Wei Yu Meng and Zhan Mo Han arrived, Chen Yu Tong was sitting alone, looking utterly dejected. She was wearing a wedding dress, yet she was going through a solo wedding rehearsal.
"Yu Meng, you're finally here!" Chen Yu Tong exclaimed, rushing towards them as if they were her saviors.
Wei Yu Meng could only comfort her. "It's alright. We're here now to help you. Everything will go smoothly."
Zhan Mo Han, witnessing the scene before him, finally understood what he was needed for. He had rushed over when he saw Wei Yu Meng's distress, without even asking what was going on. He frowned. Had he known it was for this reason, he might not have agreed.
After comforting Chen Yu Tong, Wei Yu Meng turned to Zhan Mo Han, suddenly realizing she hadn't explained the situation to him yet.
"Mo Han, it's like this..." Wei Yu Meng recounted the events to Zhan Mo Han.
Zhan Mo Han looked at Wei Yu Meng, his gaze serious. "Yu Meng, do you really want me to do this?"
As expected, upon hearing this question, Wei Yu Meng bit her lower lip in reluctance. How could she possibly want this? How could she stand by and watch her husband walk down the aisle with someone else? It was far too cruel. Yet, what choice did she have? Besides, this wasn't real, and Chen Yu Tong was her future sister-in-law. She supposed she wasn't so petty as to quibble over this.
Seeing Wei Yu Meng's expression, Zhan Mo Han understood her thoughts. "If you're not willing, I can find someone else suitable to fill in."
Wei Yu Meng, however, shook her head resolutely. "It's fine, Mo Han. It's just a rehearsal. I can do it. Really."
But Zhan Mo Han could see that her expression couldn't get any worse.
"The rehearsal is about to begin. Please, newlyweds, get ready quickly."
Hearing the staff member's announcement, Wei Yu Meng had no choice but to nudge Zhan Mo Han. "Go on. Don't keep everyone waiting."
Zhan Mo Han sighed softly and followed the staff to prepare.
Chen Yu Tong had returned to the dressing room. This rehearsal was designed to fully simulate the wedding day. In her eyes, the current situation felt as though she were about to marry Zhan Mo Han.
In fact, Zhan Yang Yi's absence today was something she had intentionally orchestrated. A few days prior, through Zhan Yang Yi's subordinate, she had learned of a very troublesome project he was working on. Based on her understanding of the project, she had roughly estimated the time it would require. She had deliberately booked the wedding rehearsal for a day when Zhan Yang Yi was likely to be tied up. To Zhan Yang Yi, she had used the excuse of the wedding planning company. With a little manipulation, she could ensure Zhan Yang Yi would be unable to attend today. This would give her ample reason to ask Wei Yu Meng and Zhan Mo Han for their help.
So far, everything was proceeding according to her plan. She even had a fleeting illusion that this wasn't a rehearsal at all, but her actual wedding to Zhan Mo Han. The thought of Zhan Mo Han, dressed as the groom, standing beside her soon made her cheeks flush. Just imagining it was enough to conjure his handsome image. She felt that this moment might become something she would never forget.
Wei Yu Meng had arrived at the door of Chen Yu Tong's dressing room. Since she was here, she couldn't just stand by and watch; she should help Chen Yu Tong. However, the thought of Chen Yu Tong's rehearsal partner being Zhan Mo Han made her feel stifled. She knew she shouldn't feel this way, but she couldn't control it. She waited at the door for a long time, but ultimately couldn't bring herself to go in. She decided it would be best to simply watch the entire process from the sidelines. This situation was simply too painful, too heartbreaking for her. Wei Yu Meng clenched her fists, her expression growing grim. It was true; she had never been that magnanimous.