Xia Wanqing hadn't expected An Nuan to dodge her so directly, her face turning exceptionally grim.
She thought that no matter how much An Nuan detested her, she wouldn't openly show such disdain, especially in front of Ji Wenyun. Yet, everything unfolding before her was a slap in the face.
"An Nuan, are you still angry? Do you think I stole Ji Wenyun from you? Is that why you still resent me?"
"If that's the case, I can give Ji Wenyun back to you."
"An Nuan, I hope my wedding can receive your blessing."
"In fact, I was thinking, if I can't get your blessing, then there's no point in getting married at all."
"An Nuan, can you bless me? I really need your blessing. Without your blessing, perhaps Ji Wenyun and I won't even get married." Xia Wanqing pleaded, tears flowing as if they were free, crying pitifully.
An Nuan simply watched Xia Wanqing, finding Xia Wanqing's tears utterly disgusting.
Although Xia Wanqing's face was streaked with tears, a triumphant glint shone in her eyes. One couldn't tell how heartbroken she was. At this moment, she looked as if her plan had succeeded.
Xia Wanqing was extremely pleased. She knew An Nuan had some kind of past with Ji Wenyun, and that An Nuan used to call Ji Wenyun 'gege' (older brother). Back then, she had been mad with jealousy. Now that she was finally marrying Ji Wenyun, she naturally wanted to flaunt it in front of An Nuan.
Xia Wanqing continued to speak. At this point, Ji Wenyun held her hand, looking at her with icy eyes.
Xia Wanqing acted as if she hadn't seen him, continuing on her own course.
"Wenyun, what's wrong? You and An Nuan were good friends back then, so shouldn't you share such good news with An Nuan?"
"Mm, I already know. So, can you leave my sight now?"
"An Nuan, you... you... how dare you speak to me like this? Shouldn't you be blessing me?"
Xia Wanqing exclaimed as if she had discovered something monumental, "An Nuan, you don't want to bless Ji Wenyun and me, do you? In fact, you still haven't let go of Wenyun, have you?"
"But An Nuan, you need to know that Ji Wenyun and I are truly in love."
"An Nuan, you're not thinking of interfering between Ji Wenyun and me, are you?"
"An Nuan, you..." Xia Wanqing appeared incredulous, speaking as if she had suffered immense injustice, "An Nuan, are you really going to do this?"
"Xia Wanqing, please don't impose your own thoughts on me."
"Let me tell you now, I have no feelings for Ji Wenyun."
"Besides, I never intended to get involved with Ji Wenyun before. It's just that I thought he was still the Ji Wenyun I knew. But I only realized later that he wasn't."
"Because of that, I gradually distanced myself."
"Therefore, Xia Wanqing, please stop burdening me with such notions."
"I remember I've already told you this before, but you wouldn't listen. And now that Ji Wenyun is here, let's make things clear together."
"However, I'm afraid I won't have time for your wedding with Ji Wenyun."
"After all, I have many things to attend to."
"An Nuan." Xia Wanqing's face contorted with rage. She clenched her fists tightly but eventually suppressed her ferocious expression, tears streaming down her face as she said, "An Nuan, do you hate me that much? You won't even say a word of blessing?"
"I truly hope Ji Wenyun and I can be happy."
"Otherwise, will you forgive me if I kneel down?"
"Xia Wanqing, take back your venomous facade. I won't go."
"An Nuan, you..."
Xia Wanqing feigned immense hurt and said, "Since that's the case, I won't trouble you any further."
An Nuan remained silent, continuing to watch the theatrics of Xia Wanqing.
She couldn't comprehend why Xia Wanqing was putting on such a show for her. What was the point of this charade?
She couldn't understand it. She had never intended to snatch Ji Wenyun away from her, yet these people insisted on believing so.
Xia Wanqing appeared crestfallen, leaning into Ji Wenyun's embrace and sobbing sadly.
Xia Wanqing, I hope you can continue to live your life acting.
What will you do if one day you can't even act anymore?
What will you do when your true colors are exposed?
At this moment, An Nuan was truly looking forward to it.
An Nuan's face was filled with confusion. She even glanced at Ji Wenyun with a hint of bewilderment.
Didn't Ji Wenyun and Xia Wanqing have no relationship before? What happened later that caused Xia Wanqing to reconnect with Ji Wenyun? What were the events she was unaware of?
However, Xia Wanqing was truly remarkable. She could make Ji Wenyun willing to do anything for her.
There were many things she couldn't quite figure out.
...
Li Tian and Huo Yuxuan's wedding was held at a hotel.
As Li Tian's good friend, An Nuan naturally had to attend.
However, to An Nuan's surprise, Li Tian and Huo Yuxuan's wedding was at the same hotel as Xia Wanqing and Ji Wenyun's wedding.
An Nuan's expression shifted slightly, but in the end, she didn't dwell on it.
Still, she thought, as long as Li Tian's wedding proceeded smoothly, it wouldn't matter even if she saw Xia Wanqing and Ji Wenyun.
Just then, Xia Wanqing, arm in arm with Ji Wenyun, walked directly towards them, a smile on her face.
Looking at Li Tian, Xia Wanqing curved her lips and said, "Li Tian, I didn't expect we'd be getting married on the same day. Li Tian, do you think we have a special connection?"
Even though she spoke with a smile, she knew better in her heart. This was not the time to be angry.
Her coming over to offer congratulatory words and pleasantries was not heartfelt but forced.
Holding Ji Wenyun's arm, Xia Wanqing whispered in his ear, "Wenyun, today is my wedding day, and yet something like this has happened. I really don't know what to do."
"Wenyun, I don't want this life."
"Wenyun, today is the most important day for me. I don't want anyone to steal my thunder."
Xia Wanqing spoke as if she had suffered the greatest injustice, "But my worst fear has come true."