As soon as the news spread that the young, handsome, and capable President Jiang was getting married, countless ladies from prominent families in Beiping gnashed their teeth in jealousy.
Even though they had long known he had a fiancée in Jinzhong, it had been dragged out for three years without a wedding. Everyone assumed the relationship had grown cold.
Was President Jiang tired of her, or had he fallen for someone else?
Who would have known that the real reason was actually that Bai Liuyue wanted to focus on her career, so she didn't want to get married for the time being, leaving Jiang Yunshen hanging on the side.
The same news reached the Northwest and Jinzhong.
In the Northwest.
Bang bang— Xie Chengxiao was target practicing, both shots hitting the bullseye.
Before he even had time to be pleased, the sound of Xie Manyu jogging and panting came over.
This is bad, this is bad! Brother, my little sister-in-law is going to be snatched away!
Snatched away? The gun in Xie Chengxiao's hand was still smoking. His long eyebrows furrowed, carrying a trace of frost.
Yes, yes, have you seen the Beiping newspaper? President Jiang is getting married on the eighth of this month, and the bride is...
Before she could finish her sentence, the newspaper in Xie Manyu's hand was snatched away.
Xie Chengxiao looked at the front page headline about the President's wedding, looking at the bride's name—Bai Liuyue.
His eyes almost bled from staring at it.
This, this, this...
Over the past three years, whenever he had free time, he would run to Jinzhong, accompanying her on runs, shopping, running errands, and even going up mountains and down to the sea with her.
Accompanying her to work during the day, and even more so at night.
Was she just using him for free?
What did she take him for, a bedside entertainer?
His fingertips gripped the newspaper tightly, and Xie Chengxiao's eyes darkened so much they could almost drip water.
Brother, don't scare me. Say something! Xie Manyu patted him gently.
Xie Chengxiao gritted his teeth and said, I'm going to Beiping to crash the wedding!
In Jinzhong.
Pei Yu had managed to find a few jars of good wine and happily trotted over to the Bai family's old mansion for a visit.
But as soon as he entered, he was met with a cold shoulder.
What? Grandpa Bai isn't home? Where did he go?
The butler said politely, Marshal Pei, our master has gone to Beiping.
What? Why on earth would he go to that godforsaken place Beiping? It's nowhere near as comfortable and cheerful as our Jinzhong. Pei Yu didn't react at first.
He took two steps, then turned his head back and asked, Then what about sister Liuyue? Is she at the Bai family's western-style house?
The butler hesitated to speak.
Under the other party's pressing questions, he finally opened his mouth, The young miss also went to Beiping.
...!!! Pei Yu's face instantly turned pale as he thought of the worst possible outcome.
He hurriedly ran out of the mansion.
The adjutant at the door looked confusedly at his Marshal, wondering why he had brought the wine back out, and asked curiously:
Marshal, is Old Master Bai not in?
Quick, drive to the nearby newsstand right now. I want the latest edition! Pei Yu got into the car and quickly ordered.
Five minutes later.
Pei Yu held the newspaper, his fingertips gripping it so tightly they trembled slightly.
M-Marshal, are you alright? the adjutant asked with concern.
Alright? I... I'm anything but alright!
Pei Yu almost jumped up in anger, throwing the newspaper onto the ground, but that still didn't vent his frustration.
He stomped fiercely several times on Jiang Yunshen's face on the page.
The adjutant had sharp eyes and immediately noticed it.
Hey! Marshal, what are you doing? That's President Jiang on the newspaper.
Pei Yu was furious, grinding his back teeth.
I know! The one I'm stepping on is this Jiang Yunshen! To actually do this kind of thing behind my back... No, I'm going to Beiping!
Quick, get the car ready for me, right this instant.
Sitting in the car heading to Beiping, Pei Yu in the back seat lowered his head, letting out whimpering sounds like a heartbroken puppy.
The adjutant glanced out of the corner of his eye but didn't dare make a sound, earnestly continuing to drive.
He could vaguely hear his Marshal muttering.
How did I get abandoned, woo woo.
She clearly said I was the best-behaved, why didn't she choose me?
That damn Jiang Yunshen, he must have pulled some tricks.
Ah, could it be that I didn't perform well enough that night? Ah woo woo woo... followed by even longer whimpering.
They say a man does not easily shed tears.
Our Marshal is crying so heartbreakingly.
The adjutant silently thought: Just what did this President Jiang do to make his Marshal so angry?
Could it be The President's Autobiography: A Few Things I Must Say About Me and the Marshal?
...
The night before the wedding.
Bai Liuyue was sleeping groggily, vaguely feeling as if a tall figure had climbed in through the window.
Tiptoeing to her side, staring obsessively at her face.
Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly heard a click from the door lock outside, as if it had been knocked off by some heavy force.
Startled, the tall figure swiftly hid behind the curtains.
Then, the door opened.
The sound of military boots hitting the floor and another figure walking to the bed made the surrounding temperature drop a few degrees.
He leaned over slightly, his fingertips gently landing on her forehead, and just as he was about to kiss her.
Ring, ring, a piercing landline telephone ring echoed.
It startled him, making him look left and right before quickly dodging into the curtains.
But he didn't expect someone was already hiding inside.
The latter lowered his voice and asked in surprise, Pei Yu, what are you doing running over here in the middle of the night?
Pei Yu had climbed through the window with great difficulty and was still a bit out of breath.
I'm here to snatch someone. What about you, cousin?
Xie Chengxiao kept a straight face and said solemnly, To crash the wedding.
Pei Yu's eyes lit up, and he said excitedly, Great, then let's act together. I refuse to acknowledge Jiang Yunshen as the main husband.
Xie Chengxiao nodded in agreement, Right, I am Liuyue's rightful husband.
Who knew that Pei Yu, who looked like they were on good terms a second ago, would instantly change his face.
He cursed, Get lost! You secondhand man, what gives you the right to be the main one? If anyone is going to be the main husband, it's me.
Behind the curtains, there was a flurry of pushing and hitting.
However, they didn't dare make the movements too big.
Bai Liuyue yawned, rubbed her eyes, and sat up.
Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed the commotion by the curtains. She pretended not to see anything, picked up the phone, and said:
Hello.
It's me, came Jiang Yunshen's voice from the other end of the line.
Bai Liuyue curled the corners of her lips into a smile and said, Aren't you staying just downstairs? Why are you calling?
I miss you. Jiang Yunshen was a bit embarrassed, his tone somewhat mumbled.
Hmm? What was that? I didn't hear clearly, Bai Liuyue teased him on purpose.
Little Yue, I miss you! Jiang Yunshen mustered up his courage and repeated.
Didn't we just see each other?
But as soon as we separated, I missed you. I'm so scared.
Scared of what? Bai Liuyue curled her lips.
Scared that Xie Chengxiao and Pei Yu will come to crash the wedding tomorrow.
Sure enough, Jiang Yunshen's prediction was very accurate.
He didn't even need to wait until tomorrow; at this very moment, those two brothers were already in the room.
Little Yue, you wouldn't leave with them, would you...? On the other end of the phone, Jiang Yunshen pleaded in a somewhat humble tone.
With a half-smile, Bai Liuyue glanced at the commotion over by the curtains.
Hang up the phone and come up to see me right now!
