Chapter 911 - Viciousness
"And that's what happened, Father," Bacon's voice said on the phone.
Jin Liwei's eyes flashed with coldness after hearing his AI son's full report about how Wei Lan made a scene in the indoor forest. At first, it was Ketchup who called his phone but his AI daughter felt too upset and indignant to properly explain everything to him. In the end, the calm and collected Bacon kicked his older sister aside and was the one who managed to explain the full incident to Jin Liwei in a clear and concise manner.
"Father, should Bacon instruct our security staff to kick Grandmother Wei Lan out of our home? I don't want Mother to become distressed if she hears about the ruckus Grandmother Wei Lan caused in front of our family members and the rest of the guests."
Jin Liwei pressed his lips together and seriously considered Bacon's suggestion. However, he could only sigh and say, "No need. Your mom will surely notice your Grandmother Wei Lan's absence during the ceremony and will wonder what happened. I don't want your mom worrying about trivial things. Your mom should only feel happiness today. I'll be the one to personally warn your Grandmother Wei Lan later when I and your uncles head to the indoor forest before your mother and her entourage arrive."
"Understood, Father."
Bacon's voice sounded bored as usual but Jin Liwei already knew his AI son enough to detect the kid's disappointment. He knew that Bacon had an instinctive thirst for punishing others, regardless of the person's identity. Even he and Nikolai weren't exempt to the kid's line of fire. The kid already warned them before that he would never forgive them even if they were his father and uncle if he and Nikolai ever hurt Bacon's beloved mother.
Despite Bacon's innate viciousness, Jin Liwei wasn't disconcerted at all. On the contrary, he felt extremely proud that Bacon was very protective of his mother. Jin Liwei deluded himself into thinking that his AI son inherited such a manly trait from him. The kid was indeed his son!
"How's your mom?" Jin Liwei asked next. "Is she finished getting ready yet?"
"Not yet, Father. Mother slept on her chair while her glam team was applying her makeup and styling her hair. They just managed to wake her up seven minutes and forty-six seconds ago so that she could change into her wedding dress."
He frowned, worry flashing in his eyes. "How's her condition? Is she feeling sick?"
"No, Father. Big Sister Ketchup is monitoring Mother right now and she reports that our mother appears to feel refreshed after waking up from a long nap. Don't worry, Father. The doctor is with Mother at all times and will make sure that she's alright. If not, Bacon will punish the doctor for negligence."
Jin Liwei didn't reprimand his AI son's vicious words because he also thought the same way. He hired the private doctor to take care of his wife's health, so she should do her job well if she wanted to keep it.
"Good job, Bacon. Your uncles and I will head to the indoor forest shortly. Inform your mother's entourage so that they know."
"Understood, Father."
"En."
"Father," Bacon called.
"Hm?"
"Please relax and don't trip while walking down the aisle. Bacon doesn't want Father to look uncool on your own wedding day. It's not classy."
"Youâ" Jin Liwei didn't know whether to laugh or smack the little smartass' bottom.
"Bacon shall go now. Good luck, Father."
Jin Liwei couldn't help but chuckle. "Alright. Thanks."
The phone call ended.
"What did the little devil say?" a devilish voice asked behind him.
Jin Liwei turned around and saw Lu Zihaoâno, the man was Nikolai, not his fifth brother.
"You better stop calling my son 'little devil' or he'll continue pestering you about giving him a salary raise or a bonus as compensation for his emotional distress."
Nikolai rolled his eyes but still continued to ask, "Well, what did the kid say?"
Jin Liwei told him about what Wei Lan did in the indoor forest. As he expected, Nikolai's expression turned cold and vicious. A bloodthirsty aura exploded from him. At this point, Jin Liwei was already a little used to it so he wasn't as affected as before.
"Whoa, Fifth Bro! What are you doing?! Why are you acting so scary over there? Don't pick a fight with the groom on his own wedding day, okay? Xiao Xiu will murder all of us if something happens to her husband! We already experienced her mood swings. Pregnant women are scary!" Yu Mo appeared behind them while munching on a biscuit.
Nikolai caught himself and retracted his heavy aura before reverting to his Lu Zihao persona which was still quite oppressive compared to the original happy-go-lucky Fifth Brother.
"I wasn't picking a fight with Third Brother," he said.
Jin Liwei observed his brother-in-law pretending to be his fifth brother. Ever since he learned that his fifth brother's remnant still resided in his body and could even take over for a short time, his instinctive repulsion against Nikolai Vetrov's evil past had gradually diminished. Now he didn't mind the man calling him "Third Brother" even if it was just for show to everyone.
Nikolai also seemed to have mellowed a little regarding his rejection against their brotherhood. Jin Liwei honestly thought that the man would cut off all ties with them once and for all, but to his surprise, Nikolai appeared to have changed his mind and reconnected with all the sworn brothers especially in the days before the wedding.
Jin Liwei had a feeling that this change had something to do with his fifth brother's remnant. Lu Zihao had a way of persuading others.
Or maybe the change was simply because Nikolai didn't want to upset his pregnant sister on her wedding day.
Whichever the case may be, Jin Liwei felt relieved that Nikolai finally stopped being so damn difficult. Nikolai was one of the top reasons why Jin Liwei's baby girl felt so stressed before.
Lin Yehan, Wang Yingjie and Jin Chonglin appeared behind Yu Mo.
"Big Bro, it's time," Jin Chonglin said.
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Chapter 912 - World Of Fairies
"Boss, I just received a message from the wedding planner," Dom said. "She said that sir boss and his groomsmen already arrived in the indoor forest. Everyone is ready. They're just waiting for us."
"I see," Iris murmured while taking a final look at herself in the wall mirror. "We should get going, then. I don't want to keep everyone waiting for too long."
"Mama, so pwetty!" Little Jun said for the sixth time. He couldn't stop staring at his Mama Xiulan ever since she stepped out wearing her wedding gown.
Iris chuckled and caressed her godson's chubby cheek. "Thank you, Little Jun. You look very dashing today."
The little guy giggled and hugged his mother's neck who was carrying him.
"Where's Ice Cream and Popcorn?" Iris asked Dom.
"Don't worry, Boss. The catsitters already brought them to the indoor forest, plus the two big tablets for Baby Ketchup and Baby Bacon."
Iris nodded, satisfied that everything was going smoothly.
"How are you feeling, Xiulan?" Meimei asked. The makeup artist did an excellent job in covering up her unhealthy pallor, dark circles, and the swollen bags under her eyes.
Iris took a moment to examine her feelings before answering Meimei. "I thought I would feel nervous but I actually feel calm right now. No, calm is not accurate. It's more like I'm at peace because this moment feels so...right."
Dom and Clover sighed dreamily at her answer.
"You don't feel excited?" Meimei asked next.
"Of course, I feel excited. But it's the peaceful kind of excitement."
Long Jinjing touched Iris' arm and smiled at her. "I'm so happy for you, Little Sister Xiulan."
"Thank you, Big Sister Jinjing."
"I just still find it hard to believe sometimes that you, the youngest among us siblings, are the first one to marry."
Iris only smiled because she didn't know how to respond.
"But looking at you and Brother-in-law Liwei is enough explanation. The two of you are perfect for each other."
Iris beamed.
"Come on, ladies!" Chen Fei's voice interrupted. "Let's not keep the groom waiting any longer or he might barge in here and drag Xiulan down the aisle. It's obvious that the man can't wait to marry Xiulan."
"Liwei won't do that because we're already married," Iris said in amus.e.m.e.nt. "You already know that we went to the Civil Affairs Bureau yesterday so that Liwei and I could get our official marriage certificate. Today is just the wedding ceremony and celebration with our family and friends."
Chen Fei rolled her eyes but everyone knew that she wasn't being mean about it. She hadn't called Iris a bitch ever since learning that Iris was pregnant.
"I know that you're already married since yesterday but what I mean is that your man can't wait to have you by his side because a certain someone's boyfriend insisted that the two of you had to sleep in different rooms and not see each other before today's ceremony."
Long Jinjing bit her lower lip. "I'm sorry, little sister. I tried persuading Ni-Zihao so many times yesterday to not interfere with you and Brother-in-law Liwei but he just wouldn't listen and change his mind."
Iris chuckled. "It's fine, Big Sister Jinjing. Big Brother is very traditional when it comes to things like marriage. That's just the way he is."
Her friends didn't look like they quite believed her, especially Long Jinjing, but they didn't argue. She also didn't bother trying to convince them about her brother's old-fashioned beliefs. Her mind today was preoccupied with thoughts of her husband, Jin Liwei.
"Let's go," she announced in a soft voice.
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Contrary to Wei Lan's complaint when she made a scene earlier, the wedding venue wasn't plain or pathetic at all. It only looked that way to the untrained and unsophisticated eye.
When one looked closely, the decorations blended perfectly with the surrounding forest. Everything looked natural and organic as if the decorations had been part of the environment all along.
All of the wildflowers were fresh, colourful, and arranged in such a way that didn't appear too deliberate. It wasn't only the flowers. Real crawling vines and dried twigs accentuated the fresh nature theme. Small bulbs of hanging lights blinked slowly and swayed now and then, looking so much like fireflies when viewed from a distance. Electronic wooden torches that looked like real fire added a tribal, almost supernatural, atmosphere to the venue.
Rustic-looking chairs were arranged in two columns before the pond. The aisle was the pathway to the islet. A man, the officiant, was already standing in the middle of islet, waiting to wed the bride and groom.
When viewed as a whole, there was something magical, even spiritual, to how everything had been arranged and decorated in the place. The occasional splashing of the koi fish in the pond and the faint fluttering and buzzing sounds of the bugs throughout the indoor forest made everyone feel like they had entered a world of fairies.
Everyone already moved on from the spectacle Wei Lan caused earlier. They began to feel anticipation for the wedding ceremony instead.
Finally, the groom and his groomsmen arrived. Everyone stood up to greet Jin Liwei but they quickly realized from his cold and hard expression that he was furious. They watched him as he strode to the front row and stopped upon reaching Wei Lan's seat.
They saw him talking to Wei Lan but couldn't hear their conversation. His expression remained cold and hard while Wei Lan quickly became upset. She fished out her lace handkerchief from her diamond-encrusted clutch again and started wiping nonexistent tears just like before.
Someone must've told Jin Liwei about what happened earlier, causing him to confront his mother-in-law. Everyone became nervous and worried that this wedding might be riddled with so much unpleasant drama. To their surprise, however, the conversation only lasted for less than a minute.
Wei Lan nodded at Jin Liwei before settling down on her seat again like a remorseful little girl intent on behaving from now on.
It was only then that Jin Liwei's expression finally eased. Then he looked around and started greeting everyone with a smile and a nod.
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Chapter 913 - Wedding Procession
Soft, ethereal piano music started playing in the background. Nobody had heard this music before.
The eyes of Enrique Valdez, Maestro Ludovico De Luca and JJ all lit up. They seemed to guess right away who composed the original piece. Maestro De Luca closed his eyes and started moving his fingers as he imagined himself playing the same music on a piano.
"How exquisite," he whispered.
"Her skills have improved again," Enrique Valdez murmured.
JJ nodded.
Everyone was standing up and looking at one direction as the wedding procession finally started.
First to walk down the aisle was the groom, Jin Liwei. He was wearing a custom-made tailored deep-grey tuxedo suit with an emerald-green necktie. He stopped just before reaching the edge of the pond.
Following him were his two best men. His younger brother Jin Chonglin and his fifth brother Lu Zihao. The two men walked together in the same custom-made dark-green tuxedo suits but still managed to evoke completely different vibes from each other. They stood behind Jin Liwei.
Next to walk were the groomsmenâLin Yehan, Wang Yingjie and Yu Mo. They also wore the same tuxedo suits as Jin Chonglin and Lu Zihao but with simpler boutonnières on their lapels.
There was a delightful thrumming of a harp and tinkling of tiny crystal bells as the soft music smoothly changed and began sounding more magical.
The bridesmaids also started walkingâJiang Ying Yue, Long Jinjing, Chen Fei, Meimei and Clover. They were all wearing the same brilliant forest-green dresses but in different styles and carrying draping bouquets of wildflowers and decorative greens.
Next was the man of honourâDom. He was wearing a tuxedo suit in the same forest-green colour as the bridesmaids' dresses. Unlike Jin Liwei and the groomsmen's simple boutonnières, Dom had a more elaborate boutonnière pinned on his lapel that looked like a mini and simple version of the bridesmaids' draping wildflower bouquets.
Following him was the adorable Little Jun who was carrying a delicate lace pillow that had two ring boxes fixed on top. He was wearing a light grey tuxedo suit in the same style as Jin Liwei's outfit. His mother, Jiang Ying Yue, was waving at him and silently encouraging him at the front. Although the toddler was still very young, he remembered his mother and aunties' repeated instructions to follow closely behind his Uncle Dom. And that was what he did.
After Little Jun were the flower kitties. Ice Cream and Popcorn wore emerald-green collars while their catsitters carried them and threw wildflower petals on the aisle at the same time. Behind them were another two people who some recognized as staff from the mansion. They were each carrying a large tablet. One showed a white cat while the other one a black cat. These cats were also wearing the same emerald-green collars as their older cat siblings before them. The staff carrying the tablets were also throwing wildflower petals on the aisle.
When all of these people finished walking, the anticipation was at the highest. The magical music winded down before finally stopping.
Silence.
Jin Liwei's eyes were trained in only one direction. He couldn't see her yet but he could already sense her presence. It felt like there was a magnet inside of him reacting to a magnet inside of her and their magnets were pulling at each other. If he didn't know that he was supposed to stay here and wait for her, he would've already hurried towards her and carried her down the aisle himself. Now he knew why wedding rehearsals were necessary.
"Chill a little, Big Bro," he heard his younger brother whispering to him. "You're almost vibrating from overexcitement. Stay cool."
However, Jin Chonglin's words somehow failed to register inside Jin Liwei's mind. All he could think about at the moment was his wife. He hadn't seen her since they returned home from the Civil Affairs Bureau yesterday because his brother-in-law Nikolai blocked them from seeing each other before today's official ceremonial wedding.
Then new music started playing in the background. This time, it wasn't just a simple tune. It sounded like it was played by a full symphony orchestra but still sounded ethereal and magical like the piano tune earlier. However, this music sounded fuller, more complete, and absolutely romantic. Although there were no words being sung, it was as if everyone could feel the passionate love through the beautiful melody. Many eyes already started watering from just the music alone and the bride hadn't even appeared yet.
When the music soared for the first time, it was at this moment that the bride finally appeared.
Everyone's eyes seemed to only focus on her. Some didn't even realize that Long Tengfei was walking beside her because her appearance and presence strongly pulled everyone's attention.
Long Tengfei had been called earlier and left before the start of the wedding procession. Now he was back but only a few noticed his presence because his daughter was just too breathtaking.
As for Iris, she paused just before reaching the aisle. Her eyes were only looking at one personâher husband, Jin Liwei.
Before this, she felt extremely calm and at peace. Now, however, she felt her heart skipping a beat as soon as she laid her eyes on Jin Liwei. Then it started racing inside her chest.
How was this possible?
She felt herself falling in love more deeply with him.
How much more deeply could she love another person?
She wanted to run to him because she couldn't wait anymore. However, a firm hold on her arm pulled her back.
"Slow down, my daughter," Long Tengfei's voice managed to penetrate through her mind. He sounded a little choked up but was trying his hardest to control his own emotions. "I'll bring you to him, I promise. But for now, allow your father to enjoy this short moment with my daughter before I give you away to your man."
Iris found her eyes suddenly watering after hearing his words. It confused her at first but then she realized that although her soul was Evelina, her body still originally belonged to Long Xiulan and it reacted to her father's words.
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Chapter 914 - Fairy Queen
"Yes, Father," Iris replied in a soft voice. Curious, she asked, "Are you upset that Liwei and I kept our wedding today a secret from all of you?"
Long Tengfei hesitated, but in the end, he still decided to be honest to his daughter. "I was upset, yes. But when I saw you looking so happy in your wedding dress, I no longer feel upset. I've seen so many brides in my life. I've even had three..." He winced upon realizing the topic before clearing his throat and forcing an awkward smile. "I've seen so many brides but I'm 100% certain that you, my daughter, are the most beautiful bride that I've ever seen in my entire life."
Iris smiled, feeling a little choked up. She wasn't sure if this was her own emotions or some residual feelings of Long Xiulan's body. Or maybe she was just simply touched by Long Tengfei's words. It must be a struggle for a man like him who wasn't an affectionate type of person to say these emotional words to his daughter.
"Thank you, Father," she whispered.
He nodded. His jaw was tense and he was blinking rapidly in an effort to keep his composure.
"Your Liwei is an excellent man," he said.
"I know."
"I'm glad that it's him you're marrying."
"Me, too."
Silence.
However, it didn't feel awkward at all. Both of them were taking their time to process their own emotions.
"Xiulan...."
"Yes, Father?"
"Thank you for letting me walk you down the aisle."
Iris' eyes trembled before she smiled. "It's only natural for a father to walk his daughter down the aisle on her wedding day."
She felt a little guilty saying this. Her original plan was to have her big brother walk her down the aisle because Evelina's father wasn't available to do it. However, Jin Liwei decided all of a sudden to have two best menâJin Chonglin and Lu Zihao. She didn't protest against this because she now understood the reason why he made this decision. It must be because of the original Lu Zihao's remnant. Jin Liwei wanted to include his fifth brother and give him a special role on his wedding because Lu Zihao died without them knowing.
This caused her to change her original plan and ask Long Tengfei to walk her down the aisle instead. Although her soul didn't really feel a close paternal bond to Long Tengfei, she now treated the man as a father figure ever since she started living as Long Xiulan. Long Tengfei might not be a warm and affectionate person but he was a supportive father in his own way.
Perhaps this was how it should be. If she went ahead with her original plan of her big brother walking her down the aisle, people would surely question her decision. She wouldn't care, of course, and neither would her brother. Jin Liwei would also support her. However, she realized now after hearing Long Tengfei thanking her for allowing him to walk her down the aisle that she would've hurt him if she went ahead with her original plan.
Long Tengfei was a father so of course he would want to walk his own daughter down the aisle on her wedding day. If he saw another man doing the task, he would feel hurt. He would question why he wasn't the one chosen to do it and think that perhaps his own daughter hated him.
Realizing this, Iris gave a silent thanks to Jin Liwei for suddenly deciding to make her big brother one of his best men instead. It made her avoid hurting Long Tengfei. He might not be the father of her soul, but he was definitely the father of her current flesh.
Long Tengfei nodded at her before offering his elbow again. She held on to his arm and they began walking slowly down the aisle. It was Long Tengfei who was controlling their speed. If it wasn't for him, she would've dashed through the aisle to reach her husband sooner.
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Jin Liwei's breath caught in his throat as soon as he saw his bride.
She was stunning.
Absolutely breathtaking.
The most beautiful woman in the world in his eyes.
His heart felt like it stopped before starting to race inside his chest. Time seemed to freeze all around him except for him and his beautiful bride.
"Wow," he vaguely heard someone say but he was too preoccupied to care who said it.
It wasn't only him who became dazed after seeing Iris. Everyone couldn't take their eyes off her. Even her friends who saw her getting ready earlier still sucked their breaths because of her beauty.
Her pristine white wedding dress flowed like smooth waterfalls on her body and rippled whenever she moved. The top of her dress was off-shoulders but still had long, flowing sleeves that swayed with her every movement. The dress accentuated her tiny waist before ballooning into a full but effortless skirt. It didn't have a long train behind her but just enough so that she wouldn't need another person to help her arrange it every time she moved.
The wedding dress looked simple at first but a closer inspection would reveal intricate embroidered lacework of wildflowers, crawling vines, flying birds and butterflies that took many people and hundreds of hours to finish. The design evoked a sense of being one with nature and freedom to live without restrictions.
When sunlight hit the dress, tiny emeralds, rubies and diamonds would sparkle, making her look like a fairy queen glowing with a colourful ethereal aura. The jewels were very small. Their purpose was to enhance the dress and the bride's beauty, not to drag it down into gaudy territory.
Her long hair was down in gentle waves. On top of her head was a sheer veil and a beautiful crown of fresh wildflowers and greens with a single dangling tear-drop diamond resting on her forehead. She was carrying a lush, draping wildflower bouquet that almost reached down her legs.
With the beautiful nature surrounding her, there was no doubt that she looked like an ethereal fairy queen who descended into the mortal world.
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Chapter 915 - His Vow
Everyone followed the beautiful bride and her proud father with their eyes as the two walked down the aisle until they finally reached the groom. The romantic music continued playing in the background, intensifying the emotions of all the people present. It felt like magic was being weaved into the fairy-tale-like scene playing in front of them.
Long Tengfei personally placed his daughter's hand on top of Jin Liwei's waiting palm.
"Take care of my daughter." His voice was rough and his eyes glistened with emotions.
"I will, for the rest of my life," Jin Liwei replied in a solemn voice.
Iris smiled at Long Tengfei. "Thank you, Father."
Long Tengfei nodded before shaking hands with Jin Liwei. Then he stepped back. There were no hugs between them because he wasn't the type of person to engage in such displays of affection. Despite this, he conveyed all his feelings as a father in that single handshake to his son-in-law. Within that handshake, there were silent congratulations, gratitude for making his daughter happy, a hope for an even happier life for his daughter, and most importantly, a warning to keep his daughter happy or else he would make his son-in-law pay.
Jin Liwei understood Long Tengfei's meaning even without words. He gave the older man a serious and reassuring look before finally claiming his bride.
The music reached crescendo at this moment as the bride and the groom stared deeply into each other's eyes. Their guests sighed at the picture-perfect scene.
When the music slowed down and transitioned into a piano tune, Jin Liwei placed his bride's hand on his arm but didn't let go of her with his other hand. Then they began walking together to the final part of the aisle, the pathway on top of the pond leading to the islet at the centre. From a certain angle, they looked like a celestial couple walking on top of the water.
Finally, they reached the beautifully decorated islet where the officiant was waiting to wed them. The music petered out like the last drops of fine drizzle before the sunlight helped reveal the rainbow in all its pure glory.
The officiant began the wedding ceremony.
"Family and friends, we are all gathered here today to witness the joyful union of Jin Liwei and Long Xiulan...."
The ceremony mostly followed a Western-style wedding format all throughout.
"Jin Liwei and Long Xiulan, please join your hands, look at one another, and remember this important moment in time."
The two faced and looked deeply into each other's eyes. It was Jin Liwei who chose the thinnest veil for Iris so that he would be able to clearly see all the emotions playing on her face just like now.
"Jin Liwei, do you take Long Xiulan to beâ"
"I do."
Almost everyone couldn't stop themselves from laughing. A particular loud booming voice shouted, "That's my boy! Bahahaha!"
The officiant cleared his throat and said in a dry tone, "I know that you are excited but please allow me to finish speaking first before giving your response."
Jin Liwei nodded. And so they tried again.
"Jin Liwei, do you take Long Xiulan to be your rightfully wedded wife and share the rest of your life with her?"
"I do." Just like before, there was no hesitation in his voice.
"Long Xiulan, do you take Jin Liwei to be your rightfully wedded husband and share the rest of your life with him?"
"Oh yes, I do," she said in a soft but clear voice.
"Jin Liwei and Long Xiulan, the symbolic vows that you are about to make in front of each other with your family and friends as witnesses mean that things will never be the same between the two of you. For after these vows, you shall face the world together as husband and wife. Now please say your vows."
Jin Liwei held Iris' hands higher and gave them a gentle squeeze.
"I, Jin Liwei, take youâ" He silently mouthed 'Evelina Armanovna Vetrova' before continuing out loud, "âLong Xiulan to be my rightfully wedded wife...."
Iris' eyes watered when she saw him mouth her real full name. She also squeezed his hands back. She was shaking a little because of the overwhelming love for him flooding through her at the moment.
"In front of our family and friends, I promise to love you, take care of you, protect you, cherish and treasure you.
"In sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow, as well as through the good times and the bad.
"Trust that I'm your strongest ally, no matter if you're right or wrong, you can count on me to always be there for you. If someone dares to bully you, I'll help you bully them back..."
The officiant cleared his throat while some of the guests laughed nervously. However, the groom and the bride's families were all nodding in approval.
The familiar booming voice shouted once again. "That's right, my boy! Bahahaha!"
"Your happiness is my happiness. Your pain is my pain. Your anger is my anger. Everything that you are, your past, your present, and your future, I accept all of them. I accept who you are with all my heart because you are mine and I am yours.
"If you want to fly, I'll fly with you. Forget wings. I'll give you a rocket booster with unlimited fuel supply."
Iris laughed along with everyone. As she was laughing, her eyes watered even more. This man who was known as a cold and ruthless tyrant in the business world was professing his love to her using such adorable words.
"You are a very strong, intelligent, talented and independent womanâmy genius wife. I promise not to cage you but to encourage you to fly freely and achieve all of your dreams because your successes are mine, too."
Her eyes trembled and a drop of tear fell down from her eye. She was now gripping his hands tightly.
"I'll love you and cherish you without any reservations until the end of time, for as long as our souls exist, even death will never keep us apart. This I promise you."
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Chapter 916 - Her Vow
It was a great challenge for Iris to maintain her composure, especially after listening to her husband's marriage vow to her. Both of them decided to write their own vows instead of repeating a standard one that the officiant would recite to them. She didn't expect that Jin Liwei's vow would affect her like this. She wanted to sink into his arms and cry and laugh all at the same time. The feelings inside her heart were so full and powerful that they felt like they might explode at any moment.
The last part of his vow hit her particularly hard. Others might think that he was just being a romantic when he promised to love and cherish her without any reservations until the end of time, for as long as their souls existed, even death would never keep them apart. She, however, knew the significance of his words.
As someone who had lived a previous life, died, and was reborn into a completely different person, the common marriage vow of "until death do us part" was not appealing at all.
What if she died and was reborn again? Would that mean that their love for each other would also end?
No, she didn't want to believe that.
Jin Liwei's vow was more reassuring to someone like her. Although the future was unknown, especially when death was involved, his promise was enough to calm the shadows in her heart and soul caused by her experiences of living a past life. She chose to believe and trust in her man's promise.
The officiant gestured for Iris to say her vows next.
"Iâ" She mouthed her real full name 'Evelina Armanovna Vetrova' before continuing out loud, "âLong Xiulan, take you Jin Liwei as my rightfully wedded husband."
She had to take a few seconds to control her emotions as best as she could and to prevent herself from sobbing. He reached his hand and caressed her cheek over the veil.
"It's okay, love," he whispered to her. "Take your time. I'll be here waiting for you."
She smiled and nodded. Her eyes never left his face as she took a few deep breaths while absorbing strength from him. Finally, she was able to speak again in a soft but clear albeit a little shaky voice.
"At first, I wanted to write you a song instead of reciting a vow but when I tried composing one, I couldn't because a single song can't contain the magnitude of my love for you. Even now, the words that I'm about to say can't possibly reflect the depth of my feelings for you."
His eyes gentled and he smiled at her before mouthing, "It's okay."
"I promise that from this day forward, you will never walk alone in life because I'll always be there for you just like how I know that you'll always be there for me.
"All of the challenges that life throws at us, we'll shoulder them together, for we are partners in all things. There is nothing that we cannot face if we stand together.
"Liwei, you are my other half. My soul which drifted far and wide beyond death and time now feels complete because of your deep, encompassing love. With you by my side, I am now whole.
"From the moment we shared our love, my soul will only shine for you. I will sing for you until we are old and grey. Even if we become hard of hearing and annoy our descendants to no end, I will not stop singing until I cannot sing anymore. And even then, the music in my soul will continue dedicating an eternal love song for you.
"One lifetime with you could never be enough. You now have a piece of heart and my soul. I know that you'll take care of it, cherish it, and treasure it because you are a strong, responsible, dependable, and the most understanding and loving man that I've ever had the fortune of meeting in my entire existence.
"This is my sacred vow to you, my partner and my other half, that I'll bring you wherever I go because together we are one. I'll also love you and cherish you until the end of time, for as long as a piece of us exists, even if it's only a miniscule remnant, death will never keep us apart."
Silence.
Everything and everyone else faded around them. There was only him and her, their synchronized breathing, and the beating of their hearts. They didn't know how long time passed. Seconds or minutes, they weren't sure.
It was only when they noticed Jiang Ying Yue and their godson, Little Jun, that Iris and Jin Liwei returned to their senses. Jiang Ying Yue helped her son to present the little lace pillow with the wedding rings.
"Mama, Papa, Junjun bwing da wings!" (Mama, Papa, Junjun bring the rings!)
Iris smiled at her godson. "Thank you, Little Jun."
"Great job," Jin Liwei praised and patted the toddler's head.
The little guy giggled but continued obediently holding the pillow as per his mother's instruction behind him.
The officiant took one of the rings.
"Liwei, place the ring on your bride's finger."
Jin Liwei followed the instructions.
"I give you this ring. Please wear it always as this ring is a symbol of my eternal love for you."
The officiant took the other ring.
"Xiulan, place the ring on your groom's finger."
Iris followed and repeated the same words.
The officiant looked at the bride and groom.
"May the wedding rings you exchanged today remind you of your vows to love and cherish each other as husband and wife. May your love and devotion for one another endure for as long as you liveâuntil the end of time," he corrected himself in the end upon remembering their unusual vows earlier.
Iris and Jin Liwei nodded.
The officiant waited until Jiang Ying Yue and Little Jun returned to their seats before beaming and sweeping his arms wide. Everyone was also standing now and grinning in excitement.
"It is my honour and delight to pronounce you husband and wife.
"You may now kiss the bride!"
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Chapter 917 - I Wouldn't Miss It For The World
Jin Liwei vaguely heard the cheers of their family and friends. At the moment, however, all he cared about was tasting his wife's lips. He lifted the veil off her face, taking care to arrange it neatly over her head. His breath caught in his throat once again upon seeing his wife's beauty.
He lifted her chin, making her look up at him, so that he could see her better.
"You're so beautiful," he whispered.
Iris smiled. "And you look handsome today."
He chuckled. Then he lowered his head and ever so lightly pressed his lips against hers. Her eyes closed as soon as their lips touched. He, however, kept his own eyes half open because he wanted to continue looking at his beautiful wife and watch her expression as he kissed her.
Applause, cheers and whistles sounded in the background but the newly-wedded husband and wife couldn't hear them clearly. It was as if there was a bubble separating the two of them from the rest of the world. Right now, there was only the two of them.
The light kiss didn't satisfy Iris. She wanted more. Her arms wrapped around Jin Liwei's neck, pulling him closer, while at the same time taking the initiative to deepen the kiss. His arms also wrapped around her tiny waist before lifting her up to kiss her even more deeply.
They kissed for what felt like a long time. When their mouths separated, they both looked dazed.
It was Jin Liwei who returned to his senses first. Cheerful sounds assaulted his ears. He was already grinning before he even realized it.
The officiant cleared his throat and announced in a loud voice, "Everyone, I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Jin!"
Iris was still a little dazed but the bright smile on her face reflected her joy. Jin Liwei raised their clasped hands together in the air in a sign of triumph. The applause became louder.
In front of them across the pond, Huang Yuyan was crying and smiling at the same time. She wiped her tears of joy with a handkerchief but more tears flowed down her reddened eyes.
Beside her, Grandma Li also had red, glistening eyes but the elegant elder lady was able to control her emotions better than her daughter-in-law.
The noisy old man who sat beside her during the wedding ceremony was long gone. Grandpa Lu was now with the groomsmen, bear-hugging and "patting" them on the back. His grandson, Lu Zihao, looked fine but the others like Lin Yehan, Wang Yingjie, Yu Mo and Jin Chonglin looked like half of their life spans flew away due to the old man's "pats".
His booming voice was the loudest as usual among the lively chatter of the guests. "Bahahaha! This old man is very happy today! Are you happy, too? You are, right? Tell me, I want to know!"
The thin Lin Yehan coughed as he recovered from Grandpa Lu's...er, "overenthusiastic pats" on the back. "Yes, Grandpa Lu. We're all very happy, too."
Grandpa Lu set his sight on Dom next. Dom yelped before running and hiding behind the strong and muscular Jiang Ying Yue.
"Grandpa boss, please have mercy! I'm part of the bridesmaids, not the groomsmen! We're very delicate!"
"Ampa Lu!" Little Jun wiggled his way down his mother's arms and ran towards his great-grandfather.
"Little Junjun, my boy!" The old man caught the toddler and carried him in his arms. "Great-grandpa Lu is very proud of you for doing a great job in being the ring bearer! You look as handsome as your great-grandpa. Bahahaha!"
After asking Jiang Ying Yue, Grandpa Lu took Little Jun to Grandma Li and Huang Yuyan who immediately began doting on the child. Long Tengfei and Yang Jiahui walked together and joined them.
Alone in their seats, Wei Lan and Randy stayed where they were while the other guests started mingling around them as they all waited for the bride and groom to leave the islet to join everyone.
"Uhm, Vizcondesa," Randy called in a hesitant voice. "The groom and the bride's families are talking over there. I think you should join them. You're the bride's mother, after all."
Wei Lan pouted. "No, I'm fiiiiiiiiine here. Dear Liwei got angry at meeeee. What if he throooooows me out because my horrid ex-husband fights with me agaaaaaiiiin? Raaaaandyyy doll, let's just stay here, okaaaay?"
Randy sighed and forced a smile. "I understand, Vizcondesa."
It took a few minutes for the bride and groom to join their family and friends because they had been too preoccupied with each other on the islet. Their groomsmen and bridesmaids were the first ones to congratulate and give them their best wishes.
Lu Zihao hugged Jin Liwei, startling the groom a bit.
"Take care of my sister," Lu Zihao, no, Nikolai whispered directly to Jin Liwei's ear.
"Of course," Jin Liwei replied in his most sincere and serious tone.
His brother-in-law who had his fifth brother's body nodded before hugging his bride next.
"Be happy, Little Sister."
Iris hugged her brother tightly. "I will, Big Brother. Thank you."
"Don't cry. You should smile on your wedding day."
"I know but I can't stop my tears!"
Lu Zihao sighed but there was a doting smile on his lips. Then he kissed her on the cheek before letting her go. In Russian, he told her, "I'm glad that I can hug you today."
Her eyes widened before realizing what he meant. She smiled and replied to him in Russian as well. "I think I feel too excited and too happy right now that my oversensitivity to smells seems to be out of commission. I hope that it doesn't return anytime soon."
He nodded. "Now go greet your other guests."
"Okay. Thanks again, Big Brother. I'm glad that you're here to celebrate my wedding."
"I wouldn't miss it for the world."
She beamed before leaving with Jin Liwei to talk with Grandpa Lu's group next.
"Are you okay?" Long Jinjing asked after appearing beside him.
He didn't answer but circled his arm around her waist instead. Then they watched their sister with their brother-in-law looking so happy as they chatted with everyone else.
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Chapter 918 - A Father's Worry
After a fun video and photography session in the indoor forest, Jin Liwei noticed that his wife was getting a little tired so he immediately instructed the event staff to lead everyone to the ballroom where the wedding banquet would be held. While everyone was heading to the ballroom, the newly-wedded couple moved to another room to rest, especially Iris, and also to change their outfits for the banquet.
Meanwhile, c.o.c.ktails and some other light refreshments were being served in the ballroom. The decorations followed the wedding's forest theme. There were vibrant fresh greens and colourful wildflowers artfully arranged everywhere. Hanging orb lights looked like glowing aura balls and the curtain lights looked like the stars from a distance. There was nothing over-the-top with the deceptively simple decorations but everything still felt elegant and classy.
"This lovely forest theme must be Xiulan's idea," Grandma Li commented while sighing in admiration.
Huang Yuyan nodded. "I think so too, Mother. If it were my eldest son, I'm sure that he would've chosen a very extravagant and luxurious theme for his wedding especially since we know that he couldn't wait to marry dear Xiulan."
"Just like his grandfather and father." Grandma Li chuckled. "But this is much better. I actually prefer something like this instead of an overly refined and sophisticated party. It feels more intimate and memorable. My granddaughter-in-law has excellent taste."
"I agree, Mother. I'm so happy to have Xiulan as my daughter-in-law. She has made my son a very happy man."
"Now that they're married, I hope that they have a child soon."
"Oh, that would be wonderful!"
The elegant elderly Jin matriarch looked around. "By the way, have you seen your Uncle Jianhong? He's supposed to sit at the same table with us. That old gorilla has been jumping all over the place like a hyperactive child since discovering that today's event is Liwei and Xiulan's wedding."
"He's just very happy, Mother," Huang Yuyan said, giggling. "I saw him speaking with Headmaster Dupont and the others from Cross Academy in the hallway earlier. I'm sure that Uncle Jianhong will join us later."
The two ladies sat at their designated table. Feng Wan and her posh friends including the Chief of Police came over to greet them. Long Tengfei and Yang Jiahui were seated at the opposite table where the bride's family was assigned. The couple also came over to join the conversation.
Cheerful scenes like this played throughout the entire ballroom as they waited for the bride and groom to arrive and officially start the wedding banquet.
Later, Grandpa Lu returned while dragging his grandson Lu Zihao and the red-faced Long Jinjing. Everyone at the table stopped their conversation to look at them. Feng Wan and her companions excused themselves after greeting Grandpa Lu and the other two.
The old man "patted" his grandson's back again. The worried Long Jinjing winced and wrung her hands, looking as if she wanted to stop Grandpa Lu but was too shy to do so. Lu Zihao casually held her hand in front of everyone. She tried pulling it away in embarrassment but he only tightened his hold on it.
Long Tengfei along with everyone else saw this, of course. He looked shocked but was able to quickly control his expression.
"Jinjing?" he asked his daughter.
Long Jinjing turned redder. She subconsciously shrank her body and stepped back but Lu Zihao's firm hold stopped her. When she glanced at him, his intense gaze pressured her.
"I...uhm..." She bit her lower lip before forcing herself to straighten her back. She was a company CFO, for goodness' sake! She shouldn't be acting like this. However, she still felt like a little girl in front of her father sometimes, especially when it was time to introduce her boyfriend.
Clearing her throat, she turned to Long Tengfei. "Father, I would like to introduce to you my...my b-boyfriend, Lu Zihao."
"Oh!" Huang Yuyan's eyes widened in excitement.
Yang Jiahui also looked surprised but she stayed quiet and watched how her husband reacted.
Long Tengfei already had a suspicion earlier because he saw Sir Lu Jianhong's grandson holding his daughter's waist at the indoor forest after the wedding ceremony but he still felt shocked when his daughter really introduced Lu Zihao as her boyfriend.
First, his youngest daughter Xiulan became Jin Liwei's girlfriend, almost giving him a heart attack when he discovered their relationship. She was still very young and yet she got engaged just a few months later and married today.
And now, it seemed like it was his other daughter's turn to shock him. Jinjing becoming Lu Zihao's girlfriend never crossed Long Tengfei's mind. This daughter was very sweet and shy, not the type that people would think to pair up with a huge, dangerous-looking man like Lu Zihao. Despite thinking like this, he had nothing against Lu Zihao because he trusted that Sir Lu Jianhong's grandson would be at least a decent man. Also, he knew that the man was close to his youngest daughter Xiulan and that the two treated each other like siblings.
Long Tengfei never imagined that his two daughters would have relationsh.i.p.s with men from the two most powerful business families in the country right now. As a businessman himself, he should be happy because any friendly connections to the Jins and the Lus could only be advantageous. As a father, however, he couldn't help but worry about his daughters. The politics involved in joining these ultra-wealthy and powerful families are no joke.
Xiulan was strong and could turn into a spitfire if provoked so Long Tengfei wasn't too worried about her. He knew that she could handle herself, especially now that she was married to Jin Liwei.
He was more worried about her other more delicate daughter, Jinjing. If someone bullied her, she had the tendency to endure it and not tell anyone.
Tamping down on his worries for now, he focused on the present and saw Lu Zihao stepping forward to shake his hand.
"Mr. Long, we've met before but this is the first time that I'm meeting you as Jinjing's boyfriend," Lu Zihao said, flashing a devilish smile.
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Chapter 919 Mr - And Mrs
Much to Long Jinjing's relief, the introduction went very well. Her father was not as intimidating today as usual. She understood that it might be because her father and the others didn't want to make it too difficult for her and Lu Zihao due to the nature of today's event. It was her sister's wedding, a very special occasion to their families.
After what happened earlier with Wei Lan creating a ruckus and Long Tengfei becoming somewhat involved, everybody was doing their best to make today's event as happy and lively as possible. They had seen a cold and furious Jin Liwei confronting his mother-in-law Wei Lan because of what happened. There was no need to expressly talk about it among themselves. It was already understood that they should strive to minimize any possibility of drama from occurring today.
"Jinjing, bring Lu Zihao to the ancestral house some time," Long Tengfei said. "Let's have a nice dinner together."
Long Jinjing didn't reply right away, glancing instead at Lu Zihao to silently ask him what he thought about her father's invitation. It was Lu Zihao who answered on behalf of both of them.
"Mr. Long, Jinjing and I would be glad to join you for dinner. Is this coming weekend alright with you?"
And with that, they arranged a dinner appointment at the Long ancestral residence. Lu Zihao and Long Jinjing excused themselves and went to their designated table with the other groomsmen and bridesmaids.
"It'll be fine," Lu Zihao said after noticing her nervousness. "We already had dinner with your mother and my grandfather. It's your father's turn next. There's nothing to worry about."
She bit her lower lip and watched the other guests mingling instead of looking at him. "I'm just not sure if dining with my father is...uhm, necessary."
"What do you mean?"
"Our 30-day agreement will be ending next week," she whispered.
He scowled but she didn't see it because she wasn't looking at him.
"I don't want to talk about this today," he said in a harsh tone.
"I...okay. Sorry...."
"Didn't I tell you not to apologize over trivial things?"
She couldn't help but look at him. "It's Little Sister Xiulan and Brother-in-law Liwei's wedding. Let's not fight today. Okay, Nikolai?"
"I'm not fighting with you. You're the one who broached this unpleasant topic first."
"I...."
He sighed. "Alright. We'll talk about this some other time. Not today."
She nodded.
He pulled her closer to him, intending to kiss her lips but she blocked his mouth with her hand.
"Not in front of all this people, Nikolai," she furiously whispered to him.
In the end, he only nuzzled her ear which still embarrassed her. She was red-faced again when the rest of their friends joined them at the table.
"What happened?" Chen Fei asked as she sat beside Long Jinjing. "Why are you blushing? Did you and your boyfriend do something naughty while we were gone?"
"Ooooooh~"
Dom, Meimei and Clover's eyes sparkled at the same time. The three leaned forward, eager to listen to some juicy details about Long Jinjing and Lu Zihao's relationship.
"N-no! W-what are you saying?! Zihao and I weren't doing anything n-naughty!" Long Jinjing used her bouquet to cover her face.
"I was just kissing my girlfriend," Lu Zihao said in a casual tone. "There's nothing naughty about that. Isn't it normal?"
"Kyaaaaaaah!" The triplets Dom, Meimei and Clover all squealed.
Long Jinjing hit Lu Zihao's thigh and glared at him. Her glare, however, wasn't fierce at all. On the contrary, she looked more like an aggrieved puppy who had been teased too much. She appeared even more aggrieved when he chuckled at her.
"Fifth Bro, don't tease your girlfriend too much," Yu Mo said. "What if she cries? Don't forget that her father is here. Mr. Long will beat you up if you make his daughter cry."
Lu Zihao swirled his champagne drink. Before he could answer, however, Long Jinjing spoke up first.
"I'm not going to cry!"
Yu Mo gave a sheepish smile. "I was just joking. Peace!"
Lu Zihao watched the embarrassed Long Jinjing with amus.e.m.e.nt. Feeling mischievous, he dove forward and stole a quick kiss from her lips.
"Y-you!" Long Jinjing was shocked that he would do that in front of everyone. Too embarrassing!
Lu Zihao only smirked. He didn't feel embarrassed at all. Underneath his teasing expression, however, was anger at her reminder that their 30-day agreement would soon be over. It was something that he refused to think about in the past few days. He figured that he would just deal with it once the actual deadline arrived.
The triplets squealed once again after the kiss. They lightly teased the couple while Chen Fei pursed her lips and drank her champagne.
Wanting to change the subject and recover from her embarrassment as soon as possible, Long Jinjing asked her best friend, "Where's Sis Ying Yue?"
"I saw her taking Little Jun somewhere," Chen Fei replied. "Little Jun and the cats won't be joining the banquet, so I think Sis Yue is arranging for their nannies to take care of them."
"Oh, I see."
Before they could continue their conversation, the emcee called for everyone's attention. The wedding planner and her event staff members called for the newlyweds' family members and their wedding party and brought them outside the ballroom. As for everyone else, they headed to their designated seats and waited in anticipation.
Celebratory music started playing in the background and a machine aimed at the ballroom's huge double doors started spewing fog. The double doors opened and the emcee announced the entrance of the wedding partyânamely, the two best men and the groomsmen and then the man of honour and the bridesmaids.
Next were the groom's family members which included Huang Yuyan, Grandma Li and Grandpa Lu. Following them were the bride's family members. First to walk was Wei Lan who was introduced with her full title Vizcondesa Lan of Castillo de Estrellas of España escorted by Randy. After them were Long Tengfei and Yang Jiahui.
Finally, the time had come.
"Let's give a warm welcome to the new Mr. and Mrs. Jin!!!"
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Chapter 920 - Unwell
The newlyweds Jin Liwei and Iris Long entered the ballroom holding hands and with big smiles on their faces. They had changed out of their wedding ceremony outfits. This time, they wore matching red outfits that were modern takes on traditional Chinese clothing.
Jin Liwei was wearing a red changshan jacket with a golden dragon embroidered across the front. He paired it with dark green trousers that looked almost black when viewed from afar.
Beside him was Iris wearing a red, body-hugging qipao with a golden phoenix embroidered along the entire length of the dress. This time, her hair was arranged into an elegant chignon bun with an ornate flower ornament made out of gold and rubies.
Warm, enthusiastic applause welcomed them as they waved at everybody.
"They called me Mrs. Jin. I really am Mrs. Jin now," Iris said, hugging Jin Liwei.
He caressed her face, a doting smile on his lips. "Happy, Mrs. Jin?"
She beamed at him. "Yes. Very."
The banquet started and everyone enjoyed a sumptuous family-style feast. A variety of generous dishes were served in every table that everyone could share among their groups. The wedding ceremony was very Western but the banquet was very Chinese.
Long Tengfei, who initially felt upset that his daughter wasn't following the old traditions for her wedding, felt satisfied that the banquet felt traditional enough although not completely. There was a sense of casualness in the banquet that made everyone feel more relaxed and comfortable.
Later, Jin Liwei and Iris began walking around to personally greet all of their guests and take photos with them.
"Iris, this is such a big shock to me but I'm very happy for you and CEO Jin," Tang Yiyi, her manager, told her.
"I'm sorry for not informing you, Elder Sister Yiyi," Iris replied with an apologetic smile. "Liweiâmy husband and I wanted to keep our wedding a secret. If it makes you feel better, we didn't tell our families either."
Jin Liwei looked very pleased after hearing his wife referring to him as her husband in front of other people.
Tang Yiyi waved Iris' apology away. "It's okay, really! Don't worry about it. Now I know why you've been very secretive in the last few weeks."
Iris looked at her manager and at Jin Chonglin's manager. "Elder Sister Yiyi, Manager Lin, I would like to arrange a meeting with you when Liwei and I return from our honeymoon. Brother Chonglin will also be at the meeting."
"Is it about your new...uh, venture?" Lin Dong asked.
"Yes. It's very important so I hope that you'll be able to free a day of your schedule."
"I'll definitely come," Lin Dong said. "Just give me a date and I'll free my schedule right away."
She smiled before turning to her manager.
Tang Yiyi looked hesitant. "Iris...."
"Yes?"
"I heard from Manager Lin that you approved to pay the termination fees of the other artists that he's managing so that they can follow Jin Chonglin to your, uh, new venture. So, uhm, I was wondering ifâ"
"If my fellow artists under your wing also want to follow me, we'll pay for their termination fees, too. No problem. I'm quite positive that Pandemonium will agree. As for the others, I'm not sure. We still need to ask them."
Iris' words were enough reassurance for Tang Yiyi. She now looked relieved. "Okay, I'll help you persuade them!"
"But for now, my team and I need to negotiate with Bright Summit first." She tilted her head to the side. "Have you decided to follow me?"
Tang Yiyi took a deep breath before giving a determined nod. "Yes! I have faith in you and Jin Chonglin's abilities to establish this new exciting venture. Now that I don't have to worry about abandoning the other artists that I'm managing, I no longer feel any hesitation for leaving Bright Summit."
"That's great to hear." Iris was very pleased.
Lin Dong also looked happy to know that his fellow Bright Summit manager would be joining him at Iris and Jin Chonglin's new company. It would be easier to work together because they were already familiar with each other.
The two managers congratulated Jin Liwei and Iris again before the newlyweds moved on to another table.
After they chatted with all their guests, Iris leaned her head against Jin Liwei's chest and softly groaned. "Husband, I don't feel so good."
His expression immediately hardened. He examined her but found it difficult to see clearly because of the lighting. He was about to carry her when she stopped him.
"Let's not make a scene, okay? I want everyone to enjoy themselves on our wedding day."
He frowned. "Describe to me how you're feeling first."
"I feel...exhausted and a little dizzy. Also, I think my oversensitivity to smells is coming back." She covered her nose and mouth with the back of her hand.
"It's the damn alcohol that everyone's drinking."
"Darling, please. Don't make a fuss. I don't want our family and friends to know that I'm feeling unwell."
He pressed his lips hard into a thin line but eventually released a heavy sigh. "Fine. Bear with it a little more, love. We'll try to leave in a natural manner."
She nodded.
"Feeling sick?" a cold devil's voice asked behind them.
They turned and saw Lu Zihao. His expression was unreadable but they knew that he must be worried about his sister.
"A little," Iris admitted.
"Take my sister away from here," Lu Zihao told Jin Liwei. "I'll inform the others and we'll take it from here."
Jin Liwei nodded. "Thanks."
Lu Zihao also nodded before speaking to his sister in Russian. "Rest well. Don't stress. Remember that you're pregnant."
"Yes, Big brother."
With that, Jin Liwei and Iris carefully made their way out of the banquet. Iris kept a smile on her face the whole time and acted as if nothing was wrong while Jin Liwei kept an impassive expression. Their departure didn't go unnoticed but the groomsmen and bridesmaids distracted everyone with conversations after Lu Zihao informed them about what happened.
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