Chapter 138: The Wedding

Mother Wen felt a surge of emotion but, worried about affecting Wen Jiu’s mood, she turned away to compose herself.

Wen Jiu, ever attentive, naturally noticed her mother’s subtle change. In that instant, her eyes grew misty as well.

Although she had married so close to home and could visit anytime, Wen Jiu thought she wouldn’t feel sadness. Yet, seeing her mother’s hidden emotions suddenly stirred her own.

Still, Wen Jiu comforted Mother Gu, “Mom, Ah Huai and I will come back to see you and Dad often. We live so close, so don’t be sad.”

After steadying herself, Mother Wen smiled and replied, “Alright, alright, you must come back often to visit.”

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The makeup process was intricate and lengthy; Wen Jiu sat from five until past seven, transformed.

Afterward, Shen Mengxia, Yu Keyan, and the bridesmaids were all amazed. Shen Mengxia had seen the trial makeup before, but the full ensemble now was truly breathtaking.

Receiving a message from Pei Yi that the wedding car convoy was en route and nearly there, Shen Mengxia and the bridesmaids immediately prepared to block the door.

Soon, Gu Zehuai and the groomsmen stepped out of the car, making their way to Wen Jiu’s room.

The door was tightly shut, and Gu Zehuai began slipping red envelopes under it one by one.

Finally, the door opened, and Gu Zehuai saw Wen Jiu sitting at the foot of the bed. In that moment, he was momentarily speechless.

The bridesmaids collectively teased, “If you want to take the bride away, you have to find the wedding shoe and put it on her.”

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Though Wen Jiu’s room was spacious, everything was in plain sight; there weren’t many places to hide things. Gu Zehuai quickly found the shoe.

The bridesmaids tried to trick Gu Zehuai into throwing the shoe into traps, but each time he threw a hoop, it was intercepted.

In the end, Gu Zehuai had to use his wealth to successfully place the shoe on Wen Jiu’s foot.

After taking photos with Wen Jiu’s parents, Gu Zehuai scooped her up in his arms. When they reached the wedding car, he paused and turned to her parents behind them.

“Mom, Dad, rest assured, I will take good care of Jiu Jiu. She won’t suffer any grievances.”

Wen Jiu’s parents nodded with relief, watching the couple depart.

Before getting in the car, Wen Jiu looked at her parents and suddenly her eyes stung. Tears fell without warning.

She quietly wiped them away, spoke calmly to her parents, and once inside, her emotions finally broke free.

Gu Zehuai gently wiped her tears and comforted her, “Jiu Jiu, don’t cry. We can visit Mom and Dad often. Besides, my little bride’s makeup is all ruined now.”

Only then did Wen Jiu put away her tears and calm herself.

The trip to the Gu family’s old residence was neither too long nor too short. The wedding convoy attracted much attention along the way, with some even filming and sharing the procession online.

Netizens eagerly speculated who the bride and groom were until the official Weibo of Gu Corporation posted a video, confirming the identities and launching a giveaway, causing everyone to realize it was the president of Gu Corporation and his wife.

Upon arrival, Lady Gu was waiting beside the wedding car to help Wen Jiu down, handing out red envelopes to the bridesmaids and driver.

Inside the Gu residence came the tea ceremony.

The couple first served tea to the matriarch, who gave red envelopes in return, then to Gu Zehuai’s parents.

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The bridesmaids cheered enthusiastically nearby, chanting slogans. After the tea ceremony, Wen Jiu received red envelopes from the elders for changing her form of address.

Finally came the family photos of the bride and groom with their relatives.

The wedding banquet followed. Guests kept urging Gu Zehuai to drink, and he accepted every cup without refusal.

Eventually, Wen Jiu couldn’t bear it any longer and secretly swapped the liquor in his glass, saving him from getting drunk.

Still, Gu Zehuai’s face was flushed red. Only after entering the bridal chamber did he sober up somewhat, holding Wen Jiu tightly without letting go.

Wen Jiu frowned at the smell of alcohol on him and told him to wash up first before coming out, while she prepared to remove her makeup.

Gu Zehuai refused to let her go alone and insisted on dragging Wen Jiu along.

They nearly lost themselves in the bathroom, but Wen Jiu came to her senses and led him out.

Holding her close, Gu Zehuai whispered in her ear, “Jiu Jiu, tonight is our wedding night too.”

It was the same as the night they registered their marriage, and tonight was no different.

“A moment of spring night is worth a thousand gold—don’t let it go to waste,” Gu Zehuai tempted her softly.