October 12th.
It was Qiu Xi's birthday, and also the day she and Nan Hua officially registered their marriage.
The next day, October 13th.
This was when the two would have their proper wedding ceremony.
"Xiao Xi, are you nervous?" Those who had woken up before dawn to prepare were all assembled, waiting for the groom's party to arrive.
Sitting perfectly still on the edge of the bed with her hands clasped, Qiu Xi's eyes flickered, "To be honest, a little."
"But I'm already so tired..."
"There's no helping that, you'll just have to wait until today is over."
"Yes..."
"It's almost ten o'clock, they should be arriving soon. I'll go check on the balcony."
"I'm going too."
Song Daiyao and Hua Linglong said this as they walked towards the window of the room and opened the balcony door.
"What a shame, I'm the photographer and I'm leaving from this side," Hua Linglong sighed.
It was her suggestion not to be a bridesmaid. After all, Bai Yixuan and Nan Hua weren't close, so she'd told Xiao Xi herself that she'd be the photographer for the day, just taking beautiful pictures for her.
"What's there to be ashamed of!"
"Although they are the main focus today, your task is still to beautifully capture our Xiao Xi..."
"Then I'm not bragging, with my skills, the post-production will definitely be done perfectly."
"That's more like it."
"Look quickly!"
"Are they coming over?" Song Daiyao exclaimed from afar, spotting the motorcade.
"Let me see... It is!"
"Let's go, get ready inside, and wait for them to arrive."
"Okay!"
Saying that, the two closed the door and immediately walked back.
"I saw the motorcade, they should be here any minute."
"Okay, get ready!"
"Mhm."
"Knock knock knock~"
As soon as the knock sounded, the door swung open.
Zhao Huasheng, who was knocking outside, was taken aback.
They opened it directly? This speed was a bit unexpected.
"Yaoyao, did you know it was me knocking?"
"Look at you, so pleased with yourself!" Even though he was her boyfriend, Song Daiyao spoke without the slightest bit of politeness.
"..." My efforts were in vain.
"Stop talking, hand it over."
Seeing the familiar gesture at the door, Zhao Huasheng went silent for a moment, then took out a stack of red envelopes from his person.
"Here."
Song Daiyao took them and counted the number of people with Liang Yunfei behind her, "You can come in."
"That easy?" Was there a trap?
"What? Afraid of a trap?"
"..."
"What's there to be afraid of! Let's go!" Saying this, he swaggered in with his group.
"..."
If it weren't for the fact that they had waited for so long and the fear of delaying the auspicious time, it wouldn't have been so easy.
Among these few girls, besides herself and Hua Linglong, none of them enjoyed the fuss.
Therefore, the process of welcoming the bride went quite smoothly, and they left on time to head to the wedding venue.
...
When entering the venue, Father Qiu escorted Qiu Xi.
The originally large and open lawn was enclosed with flower arrangements on all sides.
From the outside, the red, white, and pink colors were stunning.
However, with such an enclosure, people from the outside could no longer see inside.
The entrance was designed as a European-style garden gate, adorned with fresh flowers, making it look particularly mysterious and beautiful.
Pushing the door open, the first thing that caught the eye were the fresh flowers hanging overhead. Vast expanses of them made it no exaggeration to call it a fairyland.
"Please welcome the bride and groom."
As soon as the emcee's voice fell, the music began to play.
"Xiao Xi, let's go," Father Qiu gently raised his hand.
Qiu Xi snapped back to attention, looked, and reached out to take his arm, "Okay."
Step by step, it felt like a long time had passed.
Looking at the person slowly approaching from the opposite side, Nan Hua's eyes filled with anticipation grew brighter with each step.
Even the longest road must be walked. With steady steps, Father Qiu walked his daughter to the front, "Here."
"Nan Hua, you must treat my daughter well!"
"Dad, please rest assured." This was the first time Nan Hua had called Father Qiu "Dad," his face filled with solemnity.
"Xiao Xi, be well." Father Qiu didn't say more, and let go of her hand.
"Okay, next..."
No sentimental flashbacks were included.
Since it was a surprise, of course, they had to go!
"Okay."
"Change your clothes, and we'll leave immediately."
"If we leave now, what about outside?" Qiu Xi remembered the wedding banquet still in progress outside.
"It's fine, my parents and Zhao Huasheng will handle everything."
"You arranged it long ago?"
"Of course."
"..."
"Let's go."
"Okay~"
...
"Those two are so relaxed, they've already left for their honeymoon!"
Song Daiyao and the others, who later learned that the newlyweds had left the venue, were stunned the whole afternoon.
"Indeed... but it's understandable when you think about it."
"Since they've left, we still need to pack up."
"Let's go, after we finish packing, I'll treat everyone to supper tonight."
With Nan Hua gone, only his good friend Zhao Huasheng could step up.
"It'll do as a substitute." Everyone nodded in satisfaction.
...
"Xiao Feifei, it looks like your big day is also approaching, isn't it?" Song Daiyao said, smiling as she appraised Liang Yunfei, her gaze occasionally drifting to the bridal bouquet.
However, Liang Yunfei didn't show the shy expression Song Daiyao expected, instead, she smiled generously.
"Yes."
"So, have you prepared your second share of the wedding gift money?"
"..."
"Alright, alright, as soon as you announce it, I'll have it all ready for you."
"That's more like it," Liang Yunfei smiled.
"I think Zhao Huasheng seems quite eager."
"What?" Song Daiyao asked, confused.
Liang Yunfei smiled at Song Daiyao, "What what, of course, it's marrying you~"
"How annoying!"
"We two, there's still a long way to go!" Saying this, Song Daiyao turned her head away.
"Okay, we need to hurry up and finish up."
Watching the person who had already run off, Liang Yunfei smiled with satisfaction.
She still wants to see me blush, look at yourself instead.
...
Two days later-
Qiu Xi and Nan Hua walked hand in hand along the beach, their feet sinking into the soft sand, the waves gently touching their calves.
The occasional laughter made the atmosphere exceptionally beautiful.
"Ah Hua, can we just keep walking like this forever?"
"Yes!"