Chapter 277: Chapter 277: Here Comes the Bride The studio.
On the first day of work, Xue Man gave everyone a red envelope before starting the meeting.
fгeeí¤ebɳoveÉ.cøm She then briefed them on the work for the coming month.
After Lin Zhiyi returned to her seat, she sent a message to Liu He, urging her to make sure she had breakfast.
Liu He replied soon after.
"Today I met a new female doctor, sheâs really nice. After talking to her, I donât feel as down anymore. Donât worry about me. Itâs just that my uncle is getting harder to deceive. He saw that I wasnât returning home and said he would come up to the mountain to get me."
"It wonât be long."
After replying to Liu He, Lin Zhiyi felt a bit puzzled.
Wasnât Li Huanâs friend male?
Why was there now a female doctor?
Regardless, it was good that Liu He was okay. Sheâd treat Li Huan to a meal some other day.
Lin Zhiyi had just put her phone down when the ringtone sounded again, still an unfamiliar number.
Upon answering the call, He Yaoâs rough, oppressive voice came through.
"This afternoon, come and try on the wedding dress."
It was not a discussion, just a notification.
"Mr. He..."
Beep beep beep.
He Yao had hung up abruptly and then sent an address.
Lin Zhiyi clicked on the address and was slightly taken aback. She hadnât expected He Yao to be willing to spend so much money, booking a wedding dress in such an expensive place.
It seemed someone couldnât wait and was eager to have her marry He Yao.
After a momentâs thought, Lin Zhiyi sent back an acknowledgment.
In the afternoon, she went to ask Xue Man for time off, and Xue Man granted her half a day without any trouble.
Lin Zhiyi took a taxi to the bridal shop.
Unexpectedly, she ran into someone she knew.
Sang Ran exclaimed with both surprise and delight, "Zhiyi? What are you doing here?"
Lin Zhiyi turned around and saw Sang Ran holding Gong Chenâs hand as they got out of the car, accompanied by Wen Qing and Sang Li.
She hesitated for a few seconds before she figured it out.
In just over a month, Gong Chen and Sang Ran were to be married.
Compared to the previous wedding of Gong Chen and Song Wanqiu, Sang Ranâs wedding was kept under wraps.
But according to online paparazzi digging deep, everything Gong Chen gave Sang Ran was the best, and the lack of ostentation was only because Sang Ran liked surprises.
Who the true love was became quite evident.
Lin Zhiyi regained her composure and was about to speak when a voice as rough as sandpaper behind her made her body tense up.
"Miss Sang, sheâs here to try on a wedding dress too. Since weâre all here by coincidence, letâs do this together."
The speaker was He Yao.
He stepped forward briskly and grabbed Lin Zhiyiâs wrist.
Lin Zhiyi nearly cried out in pain. She had always thought Gong Chenâs strength was frightening.
But she hadnât realized He Yaoâs grip was even stronger.
Without giving her a chance to struggle, He Yao glanced at Mrs. He following with sunglasses behind him.
Mrs. He immediately came forward familiarly, "Yes, since youâre all here, letâs consult with each other. We plan to hold the wedding three days from now; Iâve already booked the hotel."
"So soon?" Sang Ran gasped in surprise, constantly giving Lin Zhiyi meaningful looks, thinking that she was being too hasty.
Lin Zhiyi saw it but pretended not to.
Because the person forcing her to marry He Yao was her own aunt on her left side.
Seeing Lin Zhiyiâs silence, He Yao forcibly pulled her to his side, "As long as sheâs willing, thatâs enough."
Sang Ran pursed her lips, about to speak when Wen Qing patted her hand, "Itâs nothing strange if they are passionately in love and want to get married early. Arenât you and Third Young Master just as anxious to get married tomorrow?"
"Aunt! Donât talk nonsense," Sang Ranâs cheeks turned red.
"Now youâre shy. If Third Young Master werenât eager, why would he postpone work to accompany you to choose a wedding dress?" Wen Qing emphasized.
Sang Ran lifted her eyes to look at Gong Chen, her face full of happiness.
At the same time, He Yaoâs fingers tightened, as if intending to break Lin Zhiyiâs arm.
Lin Zhiyi moved her hand in pain when suddenly, a figure approached.
She paused for a moment and lifted her eyes slightly, only to see Sang Liâs face.
Sang Li extended his hand to He Yao, "Iâve heard about you from Xiao Ran, pleased to meet you."
Upon hearing that Sang Ran had mentioned him, He Yao immediately let go and grasped Sang Liâs hand firmly.
"Mr. Sang, pleased to meet you."
Only then did Lin Zhiyi manage to extricate herself, gratefully glancing at Sang Li.
Unperturbed, Sang Li said, "Letâs go inside. Xiao Ran is rather frail and canât withstand the cold."
He Yao nodded repeatedly, "Sorry, my oversight, please go ahead."
At those words, everyone consciously stepped back to make way for Gong Chen and Sang Li.
After everyone had left, Lin Zhiyi lifted her sleeve to inspect the clearly visible finger marks on her arm.
He Yao was too frightening.
She gritted her teeth and, despite the pain, followed the steps of the others.
Once inside, Lin Zhiyi noticed that Mrs. He was still wearing sunglasses.
"Mrs. He, arenât you going to take off your sunglasses?"
Mrs. He reacted sharply, snapping, "Whatâs it to you? You havenât even entered the family yet and youâre trying to manage your mother-in-lawâs business? Wait till youâre in, Iâll have to properly teach you the rules."
After speaking, she adjusted her sunglasses and left with a cold hum.
Lin Zhiyi watched Mrs. He with a meaningful look, eventually resting her gaze on her purse.
The manager led them to a VIP room on the third floor, where all the prepared wedding dresses were hanging on racks.
"Miss Sang, after you."
A store clerk with white gloves approached her warmly.
Unable to contain her excitement, Sang Ran stood up and after taking a few steps, turned playfully and said, "No matter what, when you see the dress, you can only say it looks good!"
With a faint smile, Sang Li replied, "Understood, go ahead."
But Sang Ran didnât move; she just quietly looked at Gong Chen, eager for his response.
Gong Chen nodded slightly, "Hmm."
Only then did Sang Ran happily follow the clerk to try on wedding dresses.
Meanwhile, Lin Zhiyi stared straight at the wall of pure white dresses, but the pressure on her chest made it hard for her to breathe.
She rose, intending to go outside, but Wen Qing stopped her with a laugh.
"Miss Lin, where are you going? Xiao Ran said you once promised to be her advisor. Besides, you have to pick a wedding dress yourself; maybe you can give each other some ideas."
"Weddings are a once-in-a-lifetime event; the choice of a wedding dress must be taken seriously... Oh, my memory, your mother is on her second marriage, but Iâve heard she had no wedding ceremonies either time, let alone wedding dresses, so Iâm afraid she canât give you any advice."
Turning, Lin Zhiyi faced Wen Qingâs scornful and threatening gaze.
In addition, the eyes of the He mother and son were filled with disdain.
She felt a strong sense of humiliation strike her heart, as if pierced by a sharp blade, leaving her breathless and in unbearable pain.
Without hurrying to speak, Lin Zhiyi glanced at Gong Chen, who was sitting on the sofa from the corner of her eye.
She silently counted to three in her mind.
The man merely lifted the teapot to add some hot water to Sang Ranâs cup.
That was his version of impartiality.
A personâs heart doesnât grow cold in one go.
Just as Lin Zhiyi was about to speak, to her surprise, Sang Li stood up with displeasure aimed at Wen Qing.
"Auntie, thatâs enough."
"Even Third Young Master has not spoken, and yet you speak to me like this?" Wen Qing frowned.
In a cold voice, Sang Li said, "I donât need permission to speak my mind, and Iâm not a child in need of guidance."
He implied that Wen Qing was not recognizing her place.
Wen Qing was momentarily speechless.
She looked at Sang Li in surprise, not expecting him to speak up for her. Apart from gratitude, she gave him a smile.
Reborn to Outshine My Ex and His White Moonlight ï¤Chapter 276: Fearing That Someone Might Run Away Rebirth of a Village Girl ï¤Chapter 1123 - 286: Retribution, Recognizing Each Other_3 Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress ï¤Chapter 828 - 825: Prosperous Mountains and Rivers Then, she countered, "Donât worry, Mr. Sang, although I canât remember the past, since I promised Xiao Ran, I will definitely help her. Itâs just that both of us are unmarried, so I donât know if sheâll like our picks."
Lin Zhiyi deliberately emphasized the word "unmarried."
These days, being unmarried isnât a big deal for a woman, but it must have been something Wen Qing dwelled upon.
Otherwise, how could she bear a grudge against Gong Shiyan for preferring to marry Liu He rather than her?
"Lin Zhiyi!" Wen Qing grew so angry that her eyes twisted.
However, at that moment, a store clerk shouted, "Here comes the bride."