She knew it was Sheng Yucheng's doing, but she was helpless.
Without concrete evidence to prove Sheng Yucheng's actions, she could only endure his presumptuousness in front of her until Huo Tingyun's sight was restored and the truth was revealed.
A week later, she received a call from Xu Linchuan.
"Tang Xue and I have arrived in the United States. I've met with my master, and soon we can begin treatment for Tingyun. But more than that, I'm more worried about you. Are you alright, Xiao Su... or should I say, sister?"
Xu Linchuan gave a wry smile.
Su Qi smiled faintly, "Thank you for your concern, Big Brother!"
"That's such a strange way to address me. You should just call me Linchuan."
He still hadn't quite processed the fact that Su Qi was his biological sister.
"Linchuan, please treat Tingyun as soon as possible. I'm afraid I won't be able to hold on much longer."
It was already the beginning of the month, and the end of the next month was fast approaching.
As days passed, the news of the wedding had not been announced. There wasn't even a whisper or a hint of it. Sheng Yucheng had kept it extremely confidential, not a single piece of information had leaked.
She knew that if the outside world found out, there would be an uproar of criticism. But once the wedding was held and the marriage certificate was obtained, Sheng Yucheng would undoubtedly solidify his position. Even if Huo Tingyun regained his sight and returned to the country, it would be difficult to contend with Sheng Yucheng.
During this time, Su Qi was on pins and needles. Gu Tangxue would often video call to comfort her and tell her not to overthink things. Su Qi had no words to express her distress and could only offer a bitter smile. Fortunately, Yang Tianhao drove over with nourishing soup every day, helping her maintain her strength and preventing her from becoming too fragile.
Days went by, and only one day remained until the wedding.
Waking up in the morning, Su Qi looked at the date on the calendar, her eyes filled with disbelief. Was it really time for the wedding so soon?
She opened her room door and looked down from the second floor. The spacious living room was already piled high with gifts, and several wedding dresses were displayed, along with many expensive handbags. She remembered in college, a girl in her dormitory had scrimped and saved for half a year just to buy a luxury handbag, and in the end, she developed a stomach ailment and was hospitalized for months.
These things that she had once considered so distant were now appearing before her, not just one, but many.
Why was she still unhappy after possessing what others dreamed of, after having a wedding, and even after having the ring she desired?
Perhaps it was simply because the man was Sheng Yucheng, not Huo Tingyun.
Tomorrow was the final deadline.
There was still no news from the United States.
Su Qi closed her eyes, suppressing the despair within her.
Since she couldn't change it, she would face the arrival of this day with equanimity.
As long as she could stall and not register her marriage with Sheng Yucheng...
The next day, Su Qi was woken up early by Sheng Yucheng's people. Several women, makeup artists and stylists, barged into her room. Without even opening her eyes, Su Qi was stripped of her clothes and styled. She yawned repeatedly from drowsiness as the makeup artists and stylists manhandled her.
When Su Qi finally opened her eyes groggily, she saw her reflection in the mirror, already fully made up, her hair styled, and her wedding dress on.
It wasn't a white wedding dress, but a traditional Chinese Xiùhuó gown.
Sheng Yucheng had organized a traditional Chinese wedding. Although the wedding venue was a church, Su Qi had seen the decorations and realized they had transformed the church into a Chinese wedding setting.
"Tingyun, Tingyun, when are you coming back? I can't hold on much longer."
Su Qi screamed in her heart, wanting to break free from these people, but she had no strength at all.
After eating some breakfast, she got into the wedding car heading to the church.
They were all luxury cars, ten of them in a row, all luxury cars from the Huo family, very grand.
Su Qi looked out the car window. Was this what they meant by "ten miles of red dowry" in the news?
Upon arriving at the church, Su Qi was helped out of the car.
She was more than six months pregnant, but her limbs were still slender. Wearing the Xiùhuó gown, it was difficult to tell she was pregnant.
Entering the church, Su Qi glanced around and couldn't help but sneer inwardly. As expected, the guests were all from Shengshi Group.
This wedding wasn't for her, but a performance for the people of Shengshi Group, to show everyone the scene of her marriage to Sheng Yucheng.
Sheng Yucheng, dressed in a vibrant red groom's attire, stood on the stage, holding a bright red embroidered ball, and gazed at her with a smile.
The thought that this man had caused the death of her adoptive mother made her disgust almost uncontrollable.
She was supported by unfamiliar bridesmaids and slowly walked towards the stage.
This incongruous wedding was like her own incongruous identity.
How ironic.
With every step Su Qi took, she felt a vein throb on her forehead.
"Miss Su, you'll be changing your name to Madam Sheng from now on."
"Sheng Yucheng, your scheme will not succeed!"
"Unfortunately, today is the final deadline. Where is your Tingyun? Why hasn't he appeared yet? Oh, I forgot, your Tingyun is still recovering in America. He won't show up. You are now Madam Sheng, and Shengshi Group will be mine..."
Sheng Yucheng smiled slightly. His handsome face, usually as gentle as jade, appeared twisted and terrifying, like a demon in her eyes.
Just as the emcee was about to continue the wedding ceremony, the main door behind them was kicked open with a bang.
Sunlight from outside rushed into the church. A man stood at the doorway, tall and elegant, with broad shoulders, like a mountain. Just standing there, his powerful aura seemed to instantly dominate the entire venue.
Everyone was startled to see the man standing at the church entrance.
A man they were all too familiar with, a man none of them would ever forget.
"Tingyun..." Su Qi wanted to walk towards him, but as soon as she moved, Sheng Yucheng pulled her into his arms and pinned her down.
"My dear brother, why are you so late? I heard you were blind. I wonder if you've recovered. It's a shame you can't see today's events... I'm marrying the woman you've loved your entire life, the one you've loved since childhood, for so many years, but you never knew it was her!"
The man standing outside the church slowly began to walk, stepping into the church with ease.
The man was still wearing sunglasses, walking smoothly, making it impossible to tell if his vision had been restored.
Su Qi's pupils trembled, "Tingyun, why are you back in the country... Have your eyes recovered..."
The man didn't speak. He stopped only when he reached the front of the stage. He slowly removed his sunglasses. His eyes were clearly clear, filled with a chilling, murderous intent. "Tingyun..." He had regained his sight!
Su Qi could hardly believe her eyes. How could it be so fast in just one month...
Sheng Yucheng trembled all over, "How is that possible..."