On the day Jing Yi and Shen Huaichu got married, all the media outlets were eager to cover the event, but none of them received an invitation. Moreover, due to the strict confidentiality measures taken by the Jing family, there was no way they could sneak in.
Jing Yi and Shen Huaichu chose to hold their wedding in Berlin. Jing Yi had promised her grandmother that she would bring Shen Huaichu to meet her.
Jing Yi was never fond of attending banquets or wearing high heels, finding them inconvenient and cumbersome. So, on her wedding day, she opted for a white short wedding dress, a veil, and a beautifully done makeup, paired with black boots.
Driving her beloved 'Night', she set off to pick up the love of her life.
Sitting in the driver's seat, her wavy hair fluttered in the wind as the black sports car navigated through every corner of the city, her smile growing wider with each passing moment. She was on her way to pick up her groom!
Shen Huaichu stood at the entrance, dressed in a classic black suit with a black bow tie, accompanied by Gu Lin.
As the car window rolled down, Jing Yi leaned out, her eyes curved into a smile, her dimples showing.
"Shen Huaichu, I'm here to pick you up!" she said.
Shen Huaichu looked at her, a smile tugging at his lips, his eyes sparkling with joy.
...
Grandma Jing's home and Jing Yi's place were close to the venue, a sprawling estate that Grandma Jing had gifted to Jing Yi. They had once envisioned Jing Yi's wedding on the vast lawn of that estate.
The venue had been meticulously prepared for nearly a month, a testament to the Jing family's dedication. The lawn, now a vibrant green, was a sight to behold.
The venue was exquisitely decorated, complemented by the majestic mountains in the distance, creating a breathtaking scene.
All the guests had taken their seats, and Shen Huaichu, the groom, stood at his designated spot, waiting for the bride to make her entrance.
Before Jing Yi left her room, Jing Zejun and Lin Ruiqing gave her final touches to her makeup and hairstyle.
Lin Ruiqing's eyes were red as she looked at Jing Yi with admiration. "Our Yi Yi is so beautiful!" she exclaimed.
Jing Zejun's eyes were also slightly red, but she had the task of delivering the rings later and was reminding Jing Yi of the wedding procedures.
As Jing Yi stepped out of her room, she was met by Jing Zeqian, who looked unusually serious and formal today.
He extended his hand, and Jing Yi, recalling the procedures, placed her hand in his, even though this wasn't part of the plan.
He led Jing Yi for a short distance, where Jing Zeyou was waiting.
Jing Zeqian said, "Jing Yi Yi, if you're not happy, I will definitely beat that guy up." He added, "I'm not joking."
Jing Yi's heart softened as she looked at Jing Zeqian with tenderness.
"Okay," she replied.
Jing Zeqian handed her hand to Jing Zeyou and turned away discreetly.
Jing Zeyou seemed his usual self, though a bit more silent than usual.
"Yi Yi, I still say the same thing: I hope you always have the courage to move forward without hesitation."
"And your brother will always be your support."
It was he who had agreed to bring Jing Yi back, interrupting her affluent yet lonely life, and he would forever be her safeguard.
Because he was her brother.
Jing Yi's eyes reddened. "Big brother, I'll come home for dinner in a few days," she said, though they lived so close.
Jing Zeyou's lips curved into a gentle smile. "Okay, we'll be waiting for you at home," he replied.
The walk was short, and Jing Zeyou finally handed Jing Yi's hand to Jing Beicheng, watching her walk towards the center of the venue.
Jing Yi, arm in arm with Jing Beicheng, walked carefully, step by step.
The path seemed both long and short, and soon Jing Yi stood before Shen Huaichu.
Jing Beicheng held Jing Yi's hand and solemnly placed it in Shen Huaichu's palm.
"Shen Huaichu, I have only one thing to say," Jing Beicheng said earnestly. "I entrust Yi Yi to you. She remains the cherished daughter of the Jing family, my daughter. She has parents, brothers, and sisters. She is not alone..."
In their family, there was no notion of a daughter being like water thrown out after marriage.
Jing Beicheng's voice trembled, and Jing Yi's eyes welled up with tears.
Shen Huaichu held Jing Yi's hand firmly and said seriously, "You can rest assured. I will always remember that the Jing family's scrutiny lasts a lifetime."
The somber mood lightened with a touch of humor, and even Jing Yi laughed, wiping away her tears.
...
The wedding proceeded to the next ceremony. Jing Yi and Shen Huaichu stood at the front, facing their family, siblings, and friends.
Shen Huaichu's hand was still trembling, a fact Jing Yi had noticed earlier.
It turned out that beneath his calm exterior, he was secretly shaking.
He held her hand tightly, his other hand clutching the vows. Jing Yi, with reddened eyes, smiled and reminded him.
"Shen Huaichu, this isn't convenient," she said.
But Shen Huaichu insisted, "It is convenient."
"Jing Yi, I wrote these vows while you were asleep because you always wanted to copy mine..."
Jing Yi widened her eyes in mock indignation: Stingy! What harm would it do to let her take a look? And why mention it in front of so many people?
A wave of good-natured laughter rose from the audience.
"I never imagined that one day I would love someone so deeply, let alone that she would love me back, that I would meet her family, and even marry her."
"How could a bond that even blood ties can't secure be made strong by mere dopamine and pheromones?"
"But Jing Yi, you made me meet you."
"At Huarui Group, there's still gossip that I fell for the 'sports car beauty' who drove me every day. Miss Jing, I wish I could tell them how much I schemed to ensure that the sports car beauty would 'coincidentally' pass by the company entrance."
"Everyone who hears about such a terrifying person would be scared, but you, foolishly, told me not to take on too much trouble."
"I had planned a grand proposal, but in the end, you beat me to it."
Shen Huaichu spoke with a trembling voice, smiling.
"I used to hate this world so much, but then you appeared, and I wanted to stay in this world."
"I wanted to become a slightly normal person, to stay in this world that you love."
"Fortunately, I stayed."
Shen Huaichu's smile widened, his eyes filled with joy.
"A week before the wedding, Jing Zeyou and the others took turns talking to me. That's when I realized that while I might have only two brothers-in-law on paper, it took a whole week for them to finish their warnings."
Jing Yi was still crying, but his words broke through her emotions.
Shen Huaichu raised his hand holding the vows and gently wiped the tears from Jing Yi's face, his eyes almost melting with tenderness.
"You love this world so much, and it should love you back. And I am one of those who do."
"Jing Yi, I will love you, deeply and forever."
Jing Yi's eyelashes fluttered, her smile soft and radiant, her eyes slightly red but clear and transparent, filled with love.
"But Shen Huaichu, I will always stand by your side, steadfast and without question."
