Chapter 3 - ...My back... (1/2)

After he finished getting a familiar feeling on his body thanks to practice and memories, he wore their version of a red wedding robe, which is really far from being called wedding robe, and he is currently inside a room plastered everywhere with red cloth, representing ”Double Happiness”.

Jean: 'At least I am happy I got back my senses… I don't know for Xia Qingyue though…'

Xia Qingyue is the girl he would marry to, she's around his age and she's considered a prodigy on the Floating Cloud City, she's the daughter of a merchant that has a high economic power in this city.

It seems that they would get married due to a debt that his father had with Xia Qingyue's father. Well, he will leave her alone if she doesn't want him, he has better things to do, like healing his Profound Veins and explore the capabilities of his watch in details.

Right now, the door opened and Xiao Lingxi hastily walked in, Jean stood up and smiled.

Jean: Hello Little Aunt, something happened?

Instead of her, it is someone else that answered, and that person is Xiao Lie, who followed behind Xiao Lingxi.

Xiao Lie: It seems you are alright now, that's wonderful. Che'er, go make your preparations while I go arrange the wedding team… Oh right, do you want to ride horseback or sit in the carriage?

Jean: ...I'll pick the horse, even if I was treated like trash before, I still have pride in me, if I choose the carriage then I may as well slap my own face.

There was a small delay in Xiao Lie's expression, he would have never expected that his grandson would say such a thing. With a satisfactory smile, Xiao Lie slowly nodded.

Xiao Lie: Good!

Then Xiao Lie left the room and Xiao Lingxi stood in front of Jean and curled her lips.

Xiao Lingxi: So you are already being arrogant about her even if you never met her?

Jean: Don't take it in the heart, I promise that even if me and Xia Qingyue are married, the two of us will play together like before.

Xiao Lingxi: Hehe… You know just the thing to say to make me happy. It's fine if you fainted because today is your wedding day. Xia Clan is the wealthiest clan in Floating Cloud City and Xia Qingyue is beautiful as she is talented.

There are many people that want to marry her, however, in the end, she is going to marry my family's Xiao Che.

At this point, Xiao Lingxi wore a proud look on her face. Then her eyes became wistful as her voice turned gentler.

Xiao Lingxi: I feel like this day came so quickly… Little Che is already about to be married…

*Knock* *Knock*

The one who knocked the door is Xiao Hongcang, the old housekeeper.

Xiao Hongcang: Young master, it is almost time to go and meet your bride.

Xiao Lingxi: Ah… Already?

She glanced at Jean's clothes and saw that everything is alright, he may be someone who never wore this type of clothes, but he still held the memories of two people that lived here. Then Jean walked to the door, but he got stopped from Xiao Lingxi who wore a serious face.

Xiao Lingxi: Little Che! Before leaving, repeat the promise we made yesterday, word for word, or I won't let you go.

Jean: 'Promise… ' Alright… After entering the marriage with Xia Qingyue, I won't forget about little aunt just because I have a wife. I'll spend the same amount of time with little aunt like before, I will listen to little aunt's calls and would arrive as soon as I'm called just like before… Happy now?

Jean: Calm down woman, you are already more important than her, why you should think that she will outweigh you? Christ…

And then, he pushed the door open and left Xiao Lingxi in the room, she stood still before she joyfully skipped out, like a girl who had been given her favorite candy.

Outside, Jean met with his wedding team, and with them there was Xiao Hongcang, who kindly smiled at him.

Xiao Hongcang: Young master, please get on the horse. On the way I will be protecting you with everything I have… But of course, today is young master's big day. I should not worry that much since there would only be good things that are waiting to happen.

Jean: Thanks, Uncle Hong.

And right in this moment, a gentle voice came from his left.

?: Looks like I came at the right time. Is Brother Xiao Che going to retrieve his bride now? Congratulations.

Jean turned around and saw two people coming at his side. One is around 20 years old and had a medium build, while behind him there's a thinner younger man, maybe he is his lackey.