15 You Jerk! (2/2)

”Earlier on, you demanded that I be mindful of my boundaries after we get married. Is it right for you to be saying such things now?”

”I said that you should be aware of your boundaries, but I didn't say that it applied to me too.”

”I'm very certain that you will fall for me. Wanna bet?” challenged Jin Qingyan with utmost confidence.

”No. I don't stand to gain anything, either way.”

The bridesmaid, Jin Qingyue, and the best man, Long Tianze, arrived outside their bedroom just as their conversation ended.

”It's time,” she said with a smile.

Hand in hand, they proceeded downstairs, the bridesmaid holding onto the train of her gown.

The wedding photographers and videographers were more than ready to begin filming. Jin Qingyan carried An Xiaoning into the car, bridal style.

Looking at the expensive, luxury cars which were escorting theirs, An Xiaoning gasped, ”The previous time I got married, there were only six cars to escort us. I can't believe there are so many today!”

”Do you like it?”

”Absolutely.”

”Something's happening later. You're going to like it even more. I've invited your ex-husband to our wedding,” he said with a sweet, mellow voice, seemingly trying to please her.

”They may not show up, though.”

”They wouldn't dare not to,” he said firmly as their fingers interlocked.

”I just can't quite see through you. You really spoil me in every aspect, fulfilling the standards of an ideal husband. Yet, you're in love with another woman. Truthfully, I'd prefer a man who loves me wholeheartedly,” she said calmly.

”Is that so?” he asked.

Before they knew it, they had arrived at the old Mansion and were greeted with the sight of a fleet of cars lined up farther away from the mansion.

The wedding car arrived at the door. Jin Qingyan quickly alighted and, hand in hand, led An Xiaoning down the red carpet.

She spotted her ex-husband and his family amongst the crowd.

Every single member of the Shi family had turned up, including Wang Fangfang.

A mix of complex feelings began to overwhelm An Xiaoning when she noticed her parents from afar.

They had invited themselves even though she did not inform them of the exact address. God knows when they had arrived.

The majority of female guests were green with envy as they watched Jin Qingyan slip on the huge, ostentatious ring onto An Xiaoning's finger while they were exchanging their vows.

It was only during the toasting ceremony that most of the guests realized that the Gu Family had attended the wedding as An Xiaoning's family. Having made the headlines, the matter came across as breaking news to many.

When it was time to toast to the Shi Family during the ceremony, An Xiaoning gloated conceitedly when she noticed how uneasy they were. ”Here's a toast for the old Mrs. Shi. There's a permanent scar on my forehead that I just can't get rid of. Thankfully, my hair has helped keep it obscure. It would've been hideous otherwise!” she sneered.

At that very instant, the old Mrs. Shi turned pale as sheet. ”My apologies to have offended you, young madam,” said the old Mrs. Shi, still managing to force a polite remark out of herself.

”It's no bother. Here's another toast to Mr. Shi,” she exclaimed, handing Shi Shaochuan a glass of wine.

Wang Fangfang kept her eyes peeled on An Xiaoning's hands. Almost blinded by the sparkling, exquisite, diamond ring, she could not help but wonder how An Xiaoning had gotten so lucky.

Watching the gorgeous An Xiaoning smile at him beautifully, Shi Shaochuan felt a random tinge of moroseness. Chugging too quickly, he choked on the wine she had toasted and felt a burning feeling in his throat.

With a smirk, An Xiaoning left their table with utmost confidence and strode towards the other tables for a toast.

After the toasting ceremony, An Xiaoning returned to her resting area. She felt an immense pain settling into her legs.

The very moment she sat down, she noticed Gu Beicheng leaning against the door, clad in a white suit. Holding up a goblet in his hands, he stared at her with a faint smile on his face.