Lin Xin watched the lively wedding scene before her, tears of emotion welling up. "Who says only Western-style weddings with white dresses and churches are beautiful? Our traditional Chinese wedding is so grand and magnificent. When I get married, I want it to be like this too."
Lin Qi couldn't help but say to his sister, "Come on, with your taste in men, it'll be a miracle if you don't end up settling for someone less than you deserve. This wedding, though it looks ordinary, actually involved a lot of effort from brother-in-law Han Mo."
Lin Xin was furious and grabbed Lin Qi's ear. "You're truly my brother, aren't you? Will you die if you don't tease me for a day?"
Lin Qi yelped, his face contorted in pain. "Ouch, ouch, ouch, it hurts, it hurts! I was wrong, I was wrong. I won't tease you anymore, no more..."
Lin Xin finally let go. "That's more like it. Instead of wasting time, why don't you study properly? Brother Tong taught me once and I remembered it, but you can't even remember it after two or three tries. You're truly a disgrace to our Lin family."
Lin Qi rubbed his ear. "Yes, yes, yes, I understand."
He said this aloud, but then muttered to himself, "Do I really not want to learn? I just don't want to learn. You can have the Lin Corporation. The sky is high for birds to fly, and the sea is wide for fish to leap. In the future, I'm going to be the best tour guide in Hua Guo!"
Lin Xin saw him turn his body and mutter beside her. "What are you saying?"
Lin Qi nervously waved his hand. "Nothing!"
Seeing the interaction between the Lin siblings, the Tong family immediately said to their own sister, "Yaoyao, if you like this kind of wedding, regardless of whether your future husband can achieve it, your brother will definitely strive to create one for you. How about that?"
Tong Yao rolled her eyes. "Brother, are you implying that I'm destined to find a good-for-nothing husband? If he can't even provide a decent wedding, why should the dignified eldest miss of the Tong family marry him?"
Tong Hua was taken aback and quickly waved his hands. "That's not what I meant!"
Tong Yao raised an eyebrow. "Then what do you mean?"
Tong Hua: "..."
Han Rui watched the scene unfold and whispered into Xuan Feng's ear, "A woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea. Fortunately, I don't have a sister."
Xuan Feng said calmly, "I actually wish I had a sister."
Han Rui blinked and leaned his head on Xuan Feng's shoulder. "I can't give you a sister, but do you want a brother? In the future, you can also plan my wedding for me, my dear Brother Xuan Feng..."
Xuan Feng shot Han Rui a look of disdain. "..."
Han Rui continued to tease. "Brother Xuan Feng..."
Xuan Feng turned his head slightly, as if ashamed to be seen, but a faint smile curved his lips in a corner where Han Rui couldn't see.
As the excitement grew, Wang Yang, dressed in red, shouted loudly and clearly from not far away, "The auspicious time has arrived! Welcome the bride and groom inside for the wedding ceremony!"
A sedan chair, carried by humans, slowly entered the main venue, with Bai Xi seated inside.
The sedan chair was not large, but it was carried by sixteen people, making it appear exceptionally grand. The red wood carved into an intricate and luxurious openwork design, with pure gold inlaid in special places, showcased its opulence. Above it, a large crimson veil hung down from all sides, adding a touch of ethereal grace. The figure inside the sedan chair was faintly visible, and even though only a blurred outline could be seen, she still appeared stunningly beautiful.
The crowd, witnessing this scene, was once again amazed and uttered sounds of admiration.
Compared to Bai Xi's grandeur, Han Mo appeared less conspicuous. He sat steadily on a tall black horse, also dressed in a crimson wedding attire, looking exceptionally dashing.
Behind him, a procession of people carrying chests moved slowly forward.
The entire scene was magnificent and generous, solemn and noble.
Tong Yao, sitting not far away, subconsciously swallowed. "Brother, I regret it!"
Tong Hua blinked and shifted his gaze from the sedan chair. "What do you mean?"
Regret?
He knew his sister well – incredibly bold, unrestrained, and often reckless. She was never reliable. Could it be that she had taken a liking to Xi'er's husband and wanted to snatch him away now?
Thinking of this, his face instantly turned pale. He rushed forward, covering Tong Yao's mouth with his right hand and grabbing her shoulder with his left, his expression one of sheer panic. "Tong Yao, I warn you, don't you dare do anything foolish. It's one thing for you to embarrass yourself, but if you implicate our entire Tong family, we'll be finished!"
Tong Yao was bewildered by his words. After much effort, she finally managed to pull Tong Hua's hand away from her mouth. "What are you talking about, implicating the whole family? I just wanted to say that I want a wedding like this in the future, and you promised me earlier. In the future, when I get married, if my husband's family isn't up to par, all this will fall to you, brother. You're covering my mouth and talking about implicating everyone. Could it be that you regret your promise now?"
Upon hearing this, Tong Hua's face showed a hint of embarrassment. "So... that's what it is!"
Tong Yao looked at him, completely puzzled. "Otherwise, what else could it be?"
Tong Hua awkwardly shifted his gaze elsewhere. "No, no, no, it's just this matter."
Considering the venue and the lavish decorations, the Tong family's financial resources, while considerable, could indeed afford such arrangements.
With this thought, he patted his chest again. "Don't worry, brother promised you, and I can deliver!"
Tong Yao listened and cupped her cheeks in her hands, a smile spreading across her face. "The phoenix coronet on Xi'er's head has a night-blooming pearl in the phoenix's mouth, not ordinary pearls. Brother, after you attend the wedding banquet today, go find one. Otherwise, I'm afraid you still won't find one by the time I get married!"
As soon as she said this, Tong Hua's confident expression collapsed. "What? Night-blooming pearl?"
To be honest, a night-blooming pearl was something that only existed in legends to him. Did such things truly exist in this world?
Tong Yao seemed to have anticipated Tong Hua's reaction and continued, "Yes, and Xi'er's wedding dress was also prepared by Han Mo. It's said to be Phoenix Brocade. I want the same fabric for my wedding gown too, to show the deep sisterly bond between Xi'er and me."
She had only said it in passing, not really intending to trouble her brother. However, when her brother had suddenly covered her mouth and acted as if he were going to drag her away, she knew he had misunderstood.
How outrageous!
Although she admitted that she had underestimated Dr. Han before and now felt he was a rare and exceptional husband, how could she possibly want to fight with her best friend over a man?
Her brother was simply insulting her character.
If she didn't have some fun at his expense, it would be a disservice to herself!
Tong Hua stiffened again. "F-F-F-Phoenix Brocade?"
Tong Yao raised an eyebrow. "Yes, and by the way, Xi'er's wedding gown was personally sewn by Master Hua Man. You should make a reservation in advance, brother! Come on, I believe in you, you can definitely do it!"
At this moment, Tong Hua wished he could slap himself. Why had he spoken so confidently beforehand? "..."
On the other side, Han Mo had already dismounted and personally helped Bai Xi out.
Bai Xi wore a veil, also made of crimson silk, covering a large portion of her delicately made-up face, revealing glimpses of it. Through the veil, she looked at Han Mo, who was also looking at her.
Although this scene was as anticipated, as they held the red silk and stood facing each other, she still felt her heart begin to race.
Thump, thump, thump...
Louder and faster with each beat.
Today, they were finally getting married, a wedding that spanned over three hundred years.