Chapter 9: Arc 1 Part 8
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Qi Yuxuan and Qi Yuxin held their wedding in an upscale hotel. Everything was situated on the outdoor lawn. Mr. Qi invited many of his business peers and celebrities to the wedding. It was a very big and lively event.
Qiao Chen walked over to Wei Zhennan with a gla.s.s of wine in hand. Qiao Chen offered the gla.s.s as he greeted, “Director Wei, thank you for attending the Qi family’s wedding.”
Wei Zhennan smiled and accepted the gla.s.s. They touched for a moment. “The Qi family’s adopted son marries the Qi family’s daughter. This can be considered a kind of incest.”
“Isn’t that right?” Qiao Chen said quietly, “It can also be considered as something that was encouraged by the household.”
“You said something good was going to be happening ahead of schedule. When does the show start?” Wei Zhennan quietly asked.
“Just wait a bit more. You won’t be disappointed.” Qiao Chen’s words had just left his mouth when someone came over to greet Wei Zhennan.
Qiao Chen exchanged formalities with some more guests. Then he went to Mr. Qi’s side and entertained guests that had just arrived.
After the wedding officially began, Qi Yuxin held Qi Yuxuan’s hand and walked down the red carpeted aisle. The two exchanged rings before the priest. Then they toasted to the guests.
Following Qi Yuxin’s requirements, the banquet was self served. With all of the guests partaking in the meal, the venue was bustling. Then, the groom and bride were inadvertently separated by their respective friends.
Every now and then, Qiao Chen would survey the room and take note of where Qi Yuxuan was. Eventually, he saw Qi Yuxuan and Shu Wenjie quietly leave together while everyone was busy. Qiao Chen couldn’t help but laughingly grin.
“Don’t laugh like that here.” Wei Zhennan chided. He felt disgruntled. Even though he really liked Qiao Chen’s kitten-like smile, he did not want others to see it.
Qiao Chen understood what the man was thinking. He glanced at Wei Zhennan in reply. Then he brought Wei Zhennan to the pavillion where Qi Yuxuan and Qi Yuxin just had their ring ceremony. Currently, there was a very large TV placed there. The screen displayed the newly married couple’s wedding photos.
With the marriage between Qi Yuxuan and Yuxin, the unhappiest person was of course Shu Wenjie. Therefore, to coax Shu Wenjie, Qi Yuxuan should have promised something special in return. In the previous life, Qi Yuxuan invited Shu Wenjie to the hotel. Then they went into the wedding room Qi Yuxin specifically reserved. Qi Yuxuan wanted to explain to Shu Wenjie that he was being forced into the marriage. Continuing his pursuasion, he wanted show that he favored Shu Wenjie, not Qi Yuxin. To “show” this love and devotion, the two “used” the wedding room.*
(T/N: This is a really big taboo. People shouldn’t even touch the bed let alone sit on it. For them to use it is seriously mean and in poor taste.)
Even though the time of the marriage occurred differently than that previous life’s, the location and situation were the same. Qi Yuxuan once again quietly left the banquet with Shu Wenjie.
Normally, with the amount of people in attendance, n.o.body would notice if the groom secretly left for half an hour. Even if they did, then he could have said he went to the restroom. Unfortunately for him, Qiao Chen prepared a wedding gift for the couple. He couldn’t let Qi Yuxuan repeat a clean get away like the last life.
Qiao Chen took note of the time and supposed that the “show” should have started already. He pulled out his phone. He turned on and manipulated a camera. Specifically, it was the camera he hid in the wedding room. It was placed inconspicuously by the bedside and pointed towards the bed. Then, he snuck to the back of the pavilion when the coast was clear. Finally, he connected the TV to the phone.
One by one, people began to notice the strange images on the TV. Out of curiosity, they came a little closer and took a better look. A girl screamed when she saw what the shadows of two people on the TV were doing on the screen. They were clearly partaking in salacious acts.
Alerted by the scream, more and more guests gathered around the television. Whispers of admonishment and gossip fluttered in the air as they criticized the Qi family for playing such obscene videos during a wedding. As the camera panned over, Qi Yuxuan and Shu Wenjie’s faces came into view. More people exclaimed in surprise as they finally saw who the two shadows were. All those who could clearly see the screen had wonderful expressions that distorted their faces. Mr. and Mrs. Qi heard the clamor of people, realized something was happening, and headed over immediately. Qi Yuxin was oblivious as her friend dragged her over as well.
The moment Mr. and Mrs. Qi saw the screen, their eyes widened in shock. Then Qi Yuxin arrived and saw the screen. She exasperatedly pulled at her hair and screamed. After she screamed to her heart’s content, she quickly lifted the skirt of her wedding dress and ran towards the hotel- headed to the wedding room.
As more people came out of their initial shock, they pulled out their phones and opened the camera. They began to film and record the whole scene playing on screen. Qiao Chen quietly came from a corner and joined a huddle towards the back of the audience. After waiting a moment, he made his way to Mr. Qi and put on an expression of shock.
Soon, the TV showed Qi Yuxin rushing into the room. She quickly pushed the two men apart, dove at Shu Wenjie, and attacked. Qi Yuxuan was caught by surprise. He never expected Qi Yuxin to rush in and catch him b.u.t.t naked. So he froze like a deer caught in the headlights.
At least Shu Wenjie remembered his place as a gentleman. He didn’t hit women. Adding to that, Qi Yuxin was the daughter of the Qi family. Therefore, he just blocked every punch, hit, and kick. He continued to just push her away while she crazily attacked.
Shu Wenjie’s mother saw her son being beaten and wanted to rush in to shield him. This was her only son, her baby. Normally, she wouldn’t even scold or reprimand him. She couldn’t bear seeing her precious baby being beat any longer and ran to the wedding room to help him.
Finally, Mr. Qi recovered from his stupor. He looked around as his chest heaved with anger. Once his eyes saw Qiao Chen standing next to him, he roared, “You’re still not going to turn that d.a.m.ned TV off?! What are you doing? Just staring blankly ahead?”
“Un, yes.” Qiao Chen hurriedly nodded his head and ran to turn off the TV. Then he conveniently grabbed his phone and stored it away.
Mr. and Mrs. Qi already made their way to the wedding room. The guests eagerly followed behind since they wanted to watch the live version. Along the way, Mrs. Qi constantly felt faint. She tripped and fell a few times. The family following next to her helped her up; otherwise she wouldn’t have made it to the wedding room.
“Not disappointed at all. It really was quite a good show.” Wei Zhennan said to Qiao Chen as they walked behind the rushing crowd.
Qiao Chen looked at Wei Zhennan as his eye glittered with pride. Then he moved forward and squeezed his way to the front of the crowd.