On the day of Lin Jiajun's wedding, Liu Renzhi woke up early.
To his surprise, Liu Siyue was up even earlier.
She looked to be in great spirits and naturally linked her arm through his.
Big brother, Jiajun is getting married. Are you jealous?
Liu Renzhi reached out and stroked her smooth hair.
So what if I am?
Liu Siyue chuckled.
If you are jealous, then work hard to woo Sister Wanyi. Maybe I will still be in time to be your bridesmaid too.
What are you talking about? What do you mean still be in time?
Yueyue, no matter when I get married, you have to be there.
Liu Siyue murmured in agreement.
I want to, too.
Liu Renzhi felt something was off; it sounded like there was a hidden meaning in her words.
But before he could ask, Su Jing finished getting dressed and came out.
Let us go, we should head over early. We cannot keep people waiting at a wedding.
Yueyue, you are a bridesmaid, so you need to be there even earlier.
Chen Hui and the Lin family had gone to the hotel bright and early.
When Liu Siyue arrived, Chen Hui was getting her makeup done.
Looking at Chen Hui in the mirror, she offered a heartfelt compliment.
Huihui, you look so beautiful today.
Chen Hui smiled back at her in the mirror.
When you get married, you will be even more beautiful than me.
Me?
Liu Siyue casually touched her lower stomach.
Huihui, I am not going to get married. Not in this lifetime.
Why not?
Chen Hui asked instinctively. Liu Siyue just kept smiling.
Oh, I just have not thought that far ahead yet.
I am still young.
Liu Renzhi found Lin Wanyi backstage.
She was wearing a rare burgundy dress today, her hair elegantly swept up.
She had light makeup on.
It was the first time Liu Renzhi had ever seen her wearing lipstick.
His throat tightened.
He felt a sudden urge to kiss her right then and there.
But he held back.
He simply asked, Is there anything else you need help with?
Lin Wanyi immediately replied, No, everything is ready.
Brother Liu, just take good care of Auntie Su.
After saying that, she turned to go find Chen Hui, but Liu Renzhi grabbed her hand.
Wanyi, you look very beautiful today.
Just one sentence, a few simple words.
Lin Wanyi's face instantly flushed bright red.
But Liu Renzhi continued.
Remember, do not call me Brother Liu anymore. What should you call me?
Lin Wanyi felt a bit flustered.
It is Jiajun's wedding right now, Brother Liu, do not...
Liu Renzhi did not want to hear the words Brother Liu again, so he simply leaned in and captured her lips.
Only after a long moment did he finally let her go.
If you call me Brother Liu next time, this will be your punishment.
Blushing furiously, Lin Wanyi fled in a panic.
Meanwhile, Su Jing was hiding around a nearby corner, covering her mouth and giggling.
Wonderful! Her much-desired daughter-in-law was finally secured.
That blockhead Liu Renzhi had finally taken the initiative and seen the light.
She went to the dressing room and handed Chen Hui a jewelry box.
Chen Hui felt too embarrassed to accept it; her instincts told her it must be very expensive.
She looked to Li Suhua for help.
Li Suhua immediately looked at Su Jing.
Your presence here is already a huge honor for our family. Mrs. Liu, we have already accepted too much from you. We really cannot take any more.
Su Jing smiled and pressed the box directly into Chen Hui's hands.
Do not worry, it is nothing overly expensive. Just a pair of gold bracelets.
Huihui, you and Jiajun are both good kids.
I also know that your maiden family has been too harsh on you.
Take it. This is my blessing to you both, consider it a little something to add to your dowry.
In the end, Chen Hui accepted the gift.
She handed it to Lin Wanyi. Big Sister, please keep this safe for me.
Lin Wanyi nodded and placed the bracelets in her bag.
The guests gradually arrived, and the wedding officially began.
Just as Lin Jiajun was putting the ring on Chen Hui's finger, Tang Guixiang suddenly stormed onto the stage.
She grabbed Chen Hui's wedding dress, yanking her away from Lin Jiajun, and shrieked.
Lin Jiajun, Chen Hui is my daughter! When did I ever agree to let her marry you?
You never formally proposed to our family, nor did you get my permission. What gives you the right to take away the daughter I raised for twenty years?
Pulled so forcefully by Tang Guixiang, Chen Hui nearly tumbled to the ground.
Fortunately, Liu Siyue was right beside her and caught her in time.
As she struggled to steady herself, Tang Guixiang ruthlessly slapped her across the face.
You cheap wench! I told you I did not agree to this marriage.
Chen Hui, I am your own mother and I forbid it. Let us see how you manage to get married now!
The banquet guests erupted into murmurs. Chen Hui covered her reddened cheek, her eyes welling with tears.
She cried, Do you have to humiliate me like this? Mom, do you really have to do this?
This is the wedding I have looked forward to for so long. This is my once-in-a-lifetime wedding!
Why will you not just let me be happy? I am asking you, why?
Is it just because I am a daughter? Is that it?
Tang Guixiang stood on the stage with her hands on her hips, shouting.
You have the nerve to ask me why?
Tell everyone here loudly, did you give me a single cent for your wedding?
Did you give your maiden family a single cent?
Chen Hui, I gave birth to you and raised you, and was it all just so Lin Jiajun could have you for free?
Her words were incredibly vulgar, making Li Suhua double over in anger.
Lin Wanyi recalled the doctor's warning that Li Suhua could not handle severe shock or stress.
She helped Li Suhua sit down on a chair.
Mom, do not worry. I will handle this.
Tang Guixiang was still on stage spouting nonsense.
Lin Jiajun, I stand by what I said. If you want to marry my daughter, you must provide a house and cash.
Now, in front of everyone, transfer the 388,000 bride price to my account.
Transfer it right now, and we will talk about the rest later.
Lin Jiajun looked at Chen Hui.
Huihui, you tell me. I will listen to whatever you say.
If you say transfer it, I will. If you say do not, I will not.
Chen Hui wiped her tears fiercely and glared at Tang Guixiang.
Do not give it to her. Do not give her a single cent.
Tang Guixiang, since you will not leave me any dignity, I will not leave you any either.
She pointed at the main doors.
Get out. Get out right now. This is my own wedding.
Since none of you love me, and I did not invite you, how do you even have the nerve to show up here?
Tang Guixiang, remember this, I do not have a mother like you.
Tang Guixiang had not expected Chen Hui to be so resolute. She did not think Chen Hui would completely throw away all face.
She was out of options, completely out of them.
Chen Hui was dead set on not giving her a single penny.
Then what about her son? How was Chen Daqiang going to get married now?
No, this absolutely could not happen.
At that thought, she lunged forward, snatching the necklace right off Chen Hui's neck, and swiftly yanked off her earrings too.
Clutching the jewelry, she glared viciously at Chen Hui.
I am your mother! My blood flows in your veins. That is a fact, and you can never change it.
Chen Hui, let me tell you, do not think everything is fine and dandy just because you are having a wedding.
Just you wait. You just wait and see.
