Chapter 110 - We’re Not Sneaking Around, I’m Just Holding My Wife’s Hand (1/2)
Chapter 110: We’re Not Sneaking Around, I’m Just Holding My Wife’s Hand
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Previously, Song Yu would worry that it affected his driving but after seeing that message, the gesture was very much welcomed.
Song Yu’s left hand was holding his with their fingers laced together. She took his hand to her lips and planted a kiss softly on the back of his hand.
The sensation he felt on the back of his hand was very comfortable as her lips were soft and moisturized.
Song Yu thought back to the first day when both of them confirmed their relationship, and he did the same thing to her.
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Jian Yi and Qi Chengyue’s wedding ceremony would take place in Dynasty. Even though Qi Chengyue was marrying Jian Yi, who came from a normal family, the whole of Dynasty was reserved considering the prominent status of the Qi family. They also invited influentials from various sectors.
Precisely because of the disparity of their status, they did not follow the tradition where both parents of the bride and groom should be sitting together at the same table. Instead, both families sat separately.
The Qi family’s side included Grandfather and Grandmother Qi, Qi Zhongliang and his wife, Qi Zhongxun and his wife, as well as Qi Chengzhi and Qi Youxuan. There were two empty seats, as Qi Chengji would be late because he was in the army.
Jian family on the other side had both of Jian Yi’s parents, together with his extended paternal family.
Even though Zhou Mingyan was not very pleased with the arrangement made by the Qi family—as she felt like they were looking down on them—she dared not show her dissatisfaction.
There were not many family friends on their side even though they had invited all of the people they knew of. That included colleagues from Qilin and Jian Yi’s schoolmates.
The Qi family outnumbered them by a whole lot. Not only the whole Qi family turned up, but other families also made an appearance to show respect to Grandfather Qi.
Zhou Mingyan felt very nervous in front of all these big shots. This was her first time attending an event with such ostentation. She wore her best outfit together with the Hermès Birkin bag that was gifted by Qi Chengyue and sat on the chair while she kept her focus towards the direction of the main entrance.
“What are you looking at?” Jian Shifu tugged at Zhou Mingyan’s sleeve and asked quietly.
“I’m checking to see if Song Donglin and Yu Qianying came,” Zhou Mingyan shook him off impatiently as she extended her neck to look further.
Jian Shifu shook his head and ignored her.
After a while, Zhong Mingyan got bored and made a cold humph, “I think they don’t have the guts to attend. They knew most of the people here, they would be disgracing themselves if they do show up, wouldn’t they? How could Yu Qianying blame the Qi family for not helping them? Why should they offer help in the first place! How unreasonable of her.”
Right after she finished talking, the whole place started flooding with whispers. It was not very loud individually, but it became a substantial volume when they collectively whispered at the same time.
“What’s happening?” Zhou Mingyan looked over puzzledly. She saw Qi Chengzhi holding Song Yu’s hand and entering from the main walkway, “Why is Song Yu here? Who’s that man beside her?”
The man had similar features with the Qi family.
Wang Yifeng and Jian Yi were college roommates. After graduating, they stayed in contact. The bunch of them—who were either from B City or had found a job in B City—would usually gather once in a while. Therefore, all of them were invited to attend Jian Yi’s wedding. They also tried to use this as a networking opportunity to build connections.
One of the schoolmates from the same table just finished distributing cigarettes. Wang Yifeng was about to light them up when he saw Qi Chengzhi and Song Yu walking in together. “Clank”, the cigarette lighter dropped onto the table.
‘Isn’t the guy with Song Yu the same lunatic who knocked his car!’ He thought.
Then, they saw Qi Chengzhi brought Song Yu to the main table where the Qi family was sitting. Qi Chengzhi even chivalrously helped Song Yu to her seat, “Sit here.”
“Why is she sitting at the main table!” Zhou Mingyan cried out in shock and anger.
Fortunately, the surrounding murmurs were loud enough to drown her voice out.
“Who gave her the rights to sit with the Qi family!” Zhou Mingyan lowered her voice. She was so furious that her shoulders were shaking, “We’re the groom’s parents and we didn’t even get to sit there. How dare she sit over there!”
Qi Zhongliang’s face dropped. He never thought that Qi Chengzhi would choose such an important day where all of the guests were present to make a public appearance with Song Yu!
Most of the people there were acquainted with Song Yu. ‘Isn’t he announcing their relationship publicly the way he acted?’ He thought.
How could the Qi family endure this!
“Chengzhi, what are you doing!” Xia Wenna’s voice was tightly wound, where she spoke with a taut face and minimal lip movement.
“I’m attending a wedding!” Qi Chengzhi replied calmly. He poured a cup of tea for Song Yu, each action of his showed a lot of care and consideration.
“Do you want me to put it so blatantly? I don’t agree with your relationship!” Qi Zhongliang said coldly, his stony gaze turned towards Song Yu and said, “Song Yu, I always thought that you’re an understanding child. It’s not like you’re unaware of today’s event. You also clearly know the consequences of showing up here together with Qi Chengzhi, but you still did it. Are you trying to shame our family on purpose?”
“Don’t blame her,” Qi Chengzhi said nonchalantly. “It’s my idea to bring her here. I want everyone to know that she’s my girlfriend. She was always the only one and will remain that way. You guys don’t need to introduce women to me anymore and stop misleading others as well. If you don’t like it, I can just leave with her now.”
Qi Zhongliang clenched the muscles around his chin. If Qi Chengzhi left with Song Yu this instant, it would make the spreading rumors worse!
“Enough!” Grandfather Qi voiced out and sipped his tea, “Since you guys came, sit down nicely. Why are you guys bickering on such a blissful occasion!”
Qi Zhongliang quieted down with a long face without mentioning anything further since Grandfather Qi intervened.
There was another family looking worse than Qi Zhongliang’s expression.
Yu Keyao secretly jabbed Liang Lihua who was sitting beside her. Due to the presence of other guests on the same table, Liang Lihua retrieved her gaze from the Qi family’s table and patted Yu Keyao’s hand, signaling her to endure it.
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Qi Chengyue was in the dressing room where the makeup artist was doing some finishing touches on her look. There were several knocks on the door of the dressing room before Guan Xiaolin entered.
“Chengyue, you look so beautiful today,” Guan Xiaolin walked over and scanned her from top to bottom, “It’s true that a bride will always be the prettiest.”
“Thank you,” Qi Chengyue smiled so gleefully that both of her dimples were blooming, “Is everything going well outside?”
“Not bad, all of the guests have arrived. Many people are out there having a good time, the atmosphere’s very jolly. Each of the families also showed their support by showing up, including a lot of important individuals,” Guan Xiaolin said, before throwing a glance at Qi Chengyue with hesitation and showing an awkward expression—as if she was about to say something but she was holding it back.
“What, what happened?” Qi Chengyue frowned and shoved the makeup artist who was powdering under her neck away.
“It’s… your big brother brought Song Yu here. They’re sitting at the main table of the bride’s side. The other guests were quite surprised as they didn’t expect Qi Chengzhi to arrive with Song Yu. Even those at my table could recognize Song Yu. They were also wondering: isn’t she Qi Chengji’s ex-fiancée? Why did she resurface together with Qi Chengzhi holding hands after going radio silent for so many years after their bankruptcy? These were their exact words,” Guan Xiaolin placed her hand on Qi Chengyue’s exposed shoulder and comforted her softly, “However, you don’t have to worry about that. You are the star today, she can’t steal your limelight.”
Qi Chengyue sprung up and glared at Guan Xiaolin angrily, “How did my uncles react? Didn’t they chase Song Yu out?”
“This… our table is quite a distance from the main table. That’s why I’m not very clear about what happened exactly. I only saw them conversing for a while and Song Yu just remain seated the whole time. When I came to find you, she was still there. I’m guessing that she won’t be leaving anytime soon.”
“Get me my parents!” Qi Chengyue told one of the makeup artists.
“Since aunty and uncle are coming over, I’ll stay out of your private matters,” Guan Xiaolin left together with the makeup artist.
The makeup artist went to the main table and scooched down to whisper into Guan Liya’s ears. Guan Liya’s expression altered slightly and glanced at Song Yu before standing up to leave with the makeup artist hurriedly.
Once she entered the dressing room, Qi Chengyue ordered the staff members of the wedding reception to leave the room.