The Su City Grand Hotel was bustling with activity today, its parking lot filled with all sorts of luxury cars. The reason for the commotion was the wedding of the Cheng family's eldest young master.
While the Cheng family wasn't a top-tier commercial power in Su City, they possessed considerable influence and wealth. Even though the Cheng family's eldest son was a mentally challenged young master with a severe illness, invitations were sent out, and guests still showed their respect by attending.
However, the Liu family, representing the bride's side, had few attendees, with only Huang Tingting, Liu Guohao, and Liu Feiyan among them.
The wedding banquet hall was noisy, with many guests whispering amongst themselves.
"Liu Ruyan is, after all, the eldest daughter of the Liu family, and also the most beautiful woman in Su City, possessing unparalleled beauty. It's hard to believe she'd end up marrying the Cheng family's foolish young master!"
"What Liu family eldest daughter? It seems you don't know yet. After Liu Jianjun and his wife died in a car accident, and then Old Master Liu fell gravely ill, the Liu Group fell into the hands of the Second Master Liu. As the saying goes, a fallen phoenix is not as good as a chicken!"
"I heard about it too. To marry Liu Ruyan, the Cheng family offered a quarter of their family's assets as a dowry. Second Madam Liu agreed without hesitation. It's a pity that the former eldest daughter of the Liu family was sold off like this by her aunt."
Amidst the festive atmosphere, Liu Ruyan, dressed in a bright red wedding gown, slowly walked out, flanked by two attendants.
Despite the hall being decorated with festive luxury, Liu Ruyan's face showed no hint of joy. Her expression was listless, as if she were a walking corpse, devoid of emotion. Perhaps her heart had died the moment she surrendered.
Liu Ruyan couldn't feel the lively atmosphere of the hall at all, only finding the noise deafening and grating!
Even so, it couldn't conceal her peerless beauty. This formed a stark contrast with the Cheng family's foolish young master beside her, who walked with a wobbly gait, his hands trembling, and drool trickling from his lips.
Cheng Tiantong, the head of the Cheng family, beamed with satisfaction. He was clearly pleased with this marriage. Although he had paid a quarter of the family's assets for it, he had also forged an alliance with the Liu family. By connecting with a top commercial power like the Liu family, it would greatly benefit the Cheng family's business in the future, making it worthwhile.
The emcee, holding the microphone, presided over the wedding ceremony. "Mr. Cheng Mingming, do you agree to take Miss Liu Ruyan as your wife?"
There was no reply. The Cheng family's foolish young master merely looked at Liu Ruyan and chuckled incessantly, his drool staining his collar.
Liu Ruyan maintained her somber expression without any change. She didn't harbor any hatred towards the Cheng family's foolish young master. The reason she agreed to the marriage was twofold: firstly, her second aunt threatened her with her parents' remains; secondly, her second uncle promised to seek out renowned physicians to treat her grandfather if she went through with the marriage.
The emcee turned to her and asked, "Miss Liu Ruyan, do you agree to marry Mr. Cheng Mingming and accompany and care for him for the rest of your life?"
Liu Ruyan instinctively wanted to refuse, but she bit her lip and said, "I do..."
However, before she could finish her sentence, there was a sudden loud bang as the heavy doors of the banquet hall were kicked open.
"I disagree!"
With a cold snort, Xiao Yunlong appeared at the entrance.
The banquet hall erupted in an uproar!
Liu Ruyan turned her head sharply and then saw a scene she would never forget. Xiao Yunlong stood tall, his footsteps firm and resonant, as he strode towards her.
Under the spotlight, and in Liu Ruyan's gaze, his figure was so upright, so majestic!
"How dare you! Who are you to come and cause trouble? Get out immediately!" Cheng Tiantong, the head of the Cheng family, roared through gritted teeth.
Xiao Yunlong ignored him. In his eyes, a mere commercial power was nothing. He walked directly to Liu Ruyan and said, "Come with me!"
Seeing this, Huang Tingting couldn't stay seated any longer. She jumped out and shouted, "You crippled dog, how dare you come to the wedding and cause a scene! I think you're tired of living. If you don't want to die, get lost immediately!"
Cheng Tiantong suppressed his anger and didn't retaliate. After all, it was his son's wedding. He stepped forward and stared coldly at Xiao Yunlong. "My son's wedding today is a proper marriage, conducted with all due rites and procedures, and both parties are willing. What right do you have to disagree? How dare you disagree?"
Xiao Yunlong glanced at everyone present and slowly curved his lips. "I'm not here to reason today. I'm here to back her up!"
Upon hearing this, the entire hall was in an uproar again!
Cheng Tiantong's eyes twitched with anger, and he was on the verge of exploding. At this moment, more than a dozen bodyguards rushed forward.
"You're here to back her up? Who do you think you are? What is your relationship with her? Why do you dare to obstruct this wedding?" Huang Tingting demanded coldly.
Xiao Yunlong turned his head to look at Liu Ruyan and said word by word, "Because she is my woman!"
With that, he took Liu Ruyan's hand and, ignoring the gazes of everyone present, strode away!
The moment her hand was held, a surge of warmth flowed through Liu Ruyan's body. It felt like being in a world of ice and snow, on the verge of freezing to death, when suddenly a ray of warm sunlight broke through.
The captain of the bodyguards clenched his fist and snorted, "Patriarch, give the order. I guarantee to break every bone in his body!"
Cheng Tiantong narrowed his eyes, staring at Xiao Yunlong's retreating back, and gritted his teeth. "Although my Cheng family is not a top-tier power, we are not to be trifled with by any stray cat or dog! Break his limbs and throw him into the Su River to feed the turtles. Remember to bring the bride back!"
Without a word, the captain waved his hand and led more than a dozen strong bodyguards to charge forward.
"What should we do, Brother Xiao? If it's really impossible, just leave me, hurry and go!" Liu Ruyan said anxiously.
"It's nothing, just a few clowns!" Xiao Yunlong smiled faintly.
"How dare you call us clowns? You brat, you don't even know where you are..."
Before the bodyguard captain could finish speaking, Xiao Yunlong sidestepped and kicked him more than ten meters away.
With a thud, he landed on the ground, the captain instantly knocked unconscious. The other dozen or so bodyguards were all stunned, standing frozen and looking at each other, afraid to advance.
Xiao Yunlong didn't bother to look at them. His expression remained as calm as still water. These guys were like ants in his eyes. He clapped his hands and left with Liu Ruyan.
The guests in the banquet hall were dumbfounded, their eyes wide with shock.
"This... this is too fierce! He kicked someone more than ten meters away with one kick. It seems this person is quite something!"
The entire hall erupted in an uproar, and many guests couldn't help but feel a sense of schadenfreude. However, no one would dare to mock or jeer at this juncture.
The Cheng family's foolish son cried with a runny nose and tears streaming down his face, "Wife... Dad, I want my wife..."
"Don't worry, my good son. Even if I have to tie her up, I will bring her back for you!"
Cheng Tiantong clenched his fists, veins bulging, and said word by word, "How dare you provoke the mighty! Just you wait, I will tear you to pieces!"