“Yichen, do you really think Lin Jing’s parents will accept you?”
Old Master Zhan had lived a lifetime and could see through anyone. He understood perfectly what Uncle Mu was thinking. Precisely because of this, he knew the difficult position his grandson was in without even needing to ask.
Zhan Yichen didn't know how to answer his question and could only shake his head. "We can't say too much, otherwise, it's hard to avoid the suspicion of charity or lecturing."
This was why he had always tried his best to appease Uncle Mu and Aunt Mu. After all, in the relationship between the two families, the Zhan family was on a higher platform. If he showed even a hint of unhappiness, it would easily be seen as him looking down on the Mu family.
This was the most difficult part for him. His love for Mu Lin Jing was genuine, and he was willing to overcome difficulties. However, it was clear that some difficulties existed not to be overcome, but to be learned to ignore.
In this regard, he could only do his best to reassure Mu Lin Jing's parents that they could entrust their daughter to him. Anything else was beyond his control.
Old Master Zhan sighed and said nothing more. He didn't want to interfere too much in the affairs of the younger generation.
The invited guests arrived at the airport one after another. After confirming everyone was present, the Zhan family led them onto the passenger plane, arranged everything, and then returned to their private jet.
They traveled on two planes, arriving one after the other. The flight time was about two hours.
During these two hours, there were no reporters, no outsiders, just their family. It was quite a comfortable arrangement.
Uncle Mu surveyed the people on the plane. Although he noticed that Zhan Yichen's mother was still absent from such a major event, he remembered the strange expressions on the Zhan family's faces when he had brought it up before. This time, he didn't ask.
Uncle Mu was somewhat aware that the explanations often given in wealthy families were excuses to fob people off. Although he sensed that Zhan Yichen's mother's absence might be more than just an illness, some things were not meant to be probed deeply.
He was only worried that his daughter might be bullied after marrying into the family, as her mother-in-law was also a potential issue.
Sensing his unease, Old Master Zhan spoke, "Once we reach the island, you can pick a room you like. The island has beautiful scenery, and we don't go there often. This time, we can all enjoy the scenery."
He wanted Mu Lin Jing's parents to choose first, as he understood their worries perfectly. For his grandson's sake, he had made many concessions regarding the Mu family's matters.
Uncle Mu and Aunt Mu were not unreasonable people. They knew that prolonging the awkwardness would seem pretentious, so they engaged in conversation with them generously. Of course, their words were mostly congratulations to Zhan Mohan and Wei Yumeng on their upcoming wedding, as they were the main focus this time.
Wei Yumeng sat on the plane, not yet feeling the tangible sensation of an upcoming wedding and becoming a bride in a wedding dress. Looking at the endless sea of clouds below, she only felt a light, happy flutter in her heart. As for the ritualistic nervousness, perhaps it would only truly arrive when she put on the wedding dress.
Zhan Mohan sat beside her, gently holding her hand. "Don't be nervous. Just think of it as a trip to sightsee. I'll handle everything."
Perhaps it was because Zhan Mohan had meticulously handled everything for her for so long that she didn't feel flustered by anything. Only insecure people would fear this and that. Truly happy people always knew that no matter what mistakes they made, there would always be someone to stand up and fix things for them.
Knowing that Zhan Mohan was by her side, Wei Yumeng knew she didn't have to fear anything.
The two hours passed quickly, and the plane landed on the small island. The guests on the other passenger plane were already waiting.
According to Old Master Zhan's suggestion, Mu Lin Jing's parents chose a room facing the coast, where they could fall asleep to the sound of the sea breeze and wake up to the sight of the bright coastline.
This was the room with the best view on the entire island. Mu Lin Jing initially felt it was inappropriate, thinking the room should be for Wei Yumeng.
However, Zhan Mohan had made separate arrangements for their bridal suite on the island, so Mu Lin Jing could only accept and help her parents with their luggage to the room.
Zhan Yichen was responsible for assigning rooms to the remaining guests. Two people to a room, everyone received their keys and went to their respective rooms to rest.
The guests stayed on the second floor, the Zhan and Mu families on the third floor, and Zhan Mohan and Wei Yumeng occupied the sole master bedroom on the top floor.
This was the bridal suite he had arranged long ago, with the traditional wedding color of red as the base, and "囍" (xi, meaning happiness) pasted on the wedding bed, quilt, and windows.
Wei Yumeng looked at the decoration before her and was inexplicably moved. It was because she had mentioned that she liked traditional weddings, and Zhan Mohan was fulfilling her dream in this way.
"Thank you for taking every word of mine to heart."
Zhan Mohan rested his chin on her forehead, gently pulling her into his embrace. He could finally give her a grand wedding to complete their marriage, and from then on, she would be his legitimate Mrs. Zhan.
Zhan Mohan was extremely intelligent. He knew that the various misunderstandings between him and Wei Yumeng before, aside from the need for their feelings to be tempered and harmonized, were mostly due to the lack of a proper status and public recognition.
He hadn't clearly told everyone that Wei Yumeng was his wife, so how could she feel comfortable assuming the role of Mrs. Zhan?
The reason he insisted on holding a wedding for Wei Yumeng, even without her explicit request, was not only out of a desire for a perfect conclusion to their marriage but also to eliminate all possibilities of previous misunderstandings.
He hoped that there would be no more rifts between him and Wei Yumeng in the future.
Wei Yumeng was unaware of the many expectations behind this wedding. She only knew that from then on, whether legally or in the eyes of the world, they were husband and wife.
Stepping out of Zhan Mohan's embrace, Wei Yumeng felt the mild climate there. Her clothes still felt a bit too heavy, and sweat had broken out on her back.
"I want to take a bath. After I finish, let's go for a walk on the beach. We haven't been to the beach together yet."
Zhan Mohan would naturally fulfill her requests, especially such a small one.
She took about ten minutes to take a quick shower. Zhan Mohan timely passed her clothes to her. The temperature here was high, and even in March, wearing a slip dress wouldn't feel cold.
Wei Yumeng's skin was already very fair. Wearing a pure white beach dress and grass-colored sandals, she radiated like a beacon.
Her figure was outstanding, and this outfit enhanced her elegant demeanor. The guests they encountered along the way praised her incessantly.