Lin Xuanxuan is wearing a wedding dress personally flew in from France. She is sitting in the temporary bridal room in the church with an elegant smile on her face. The bride stylist is busy helping her put on makeup and accessories on her head. Chen Hanyin sat next to her. She has a dignified expression on her face but there is no joy of watching her daughter marry out.
“Mom, what’s with that expression on your face. Today is my big day, smile.” Lin Xuanxuan turned to her mother.
“Sigh….” Chen Hanyin couldn’t help but sigh when she saw her daughter, “Is this worth the trouble?”
“What’s with that sigh?” Lin Xuanxuan knows how her mother is feeling but still pretended to be stupid.
“What, why can’t I sigh?” Chen Hanyin was vexed, “He doesn't love you at all. If you go on like this, your life will be ruined. Why are you so stupid? Do you not see how I am living right now? Why are you following my old ways?” Tears uncontrollably streamed down her face. She and her husband are tied into a loveless marriage. There is no way to explain the pain she felt over the years from her husband’s coldness and indifference. Now, her daughter is following in her footsteps. Thinking about this, she couldn’t help but feel heartbroken.
“Mom….” Lin Xuanxuan wanted to say something but couldn’t find anything that could comfort her. Lin Xuanxuan understands clearly how her parents lived over these years so she knows that what her mother said is true. Lin Xuanxuan doesn’t know what to say and could only hand her a tissue to wipe her tears.
“I thought I was the ultimate winner when I finally fought off Fang Yu and kept your father by my side. Later, I realized I had already lost from the very beginning. I was able to keep your dad but I wasn’t able to keep his heart.” After she wiped away her tears, Chen Hanyin had calmed down. She went on, “Marriage can only happen when there are feeling for each other. If there isn’t, then it would only be lonely. While he is holding someone else’s name in his heart, you will feel like your heart is like a fragile glass. You can hear the crisp and clear sound as it shatters into pieces.”
“I used to think that Fang Yu ruined my life. If it weren’t for her appearance, my marriage wouldn’t have crumbled and my husband wouldn’t be like this. But it is only a while ago did I realize that it is not like this. I met your dad first. We got married and had a child together. It is reasonable to say that I had an advantage over her. But in just half a year, your dad fell in love with her and wants to divorce me at all costs. Later, Fang Yu left. Even without her, I still can’t get your father’s love. I put a lot of effort these past twenty years to make it work but it was to no avail. Only a while ago when you told me that Zheng Weiqian was willing to marry you so that you can save Fang Yan that I realize love has nothing to do with time nor does it have to do with effort. Fallin in love only happens once in a lifetime.”
“I am willing to admit that I lost. The real winner is that person who holds his heart.”
Throughout her short speech, Chen Hanyin’s emotions didn’t change. It seems that she already saw through all this. There is no resentment as she told her daughter all this. All she hoped for is that she won’t follow in her footsteps.
Lin Xuanxuan looked at her and after a while, she said, “Mom, can you go look for dad. I need him to walk me down the aisle later.”
“You….” Chen Hanyin angrily stared at her. Why is she acting so stubborn and playing with her own happiness? Chen Hanyin could only shake her head and sigh, “Well, whatever you do, don’t regret it later.” As she walked out of the bridal room, she bumped into Lin Zhenyang. The two walked past each other and didn’t say anything.
When she saw Lin Zhenyang walk in, Lin Xuanxuan sweetly called out, “Daddy.”
“Do I look beautiful.” She stood up and gave a twirl.
“Beautiful. My daughter had always been the most beautiful.” Lin Zhenyang praised.
“Xuanxuan, do you really–––” Lin Zhenyang’s words were interrupted by her.
“I know what you’re going to say and I don’t want to hear it.” Lin Xuanxuan’s expression twisted.
Seeing her acting like this, Lin Zhenyang could only swallow down his words.
“Daddy, you’re going to walk me down the aisle later right?”
“If you insist.” Lin Zhenyang helplessly replied. By doing this, he is personally blocking Fang Yan’s happiness. Towards this child, he will always be indebted to her.
Lin Xuanxuan just smiled and didn’t say anything.
The wedding is being broadcasted from outside. A red carpet stretched from inside to outside. The priest stood on the stage with a Bible in his hand. Zheng Weiqian stood next to him expressionlessly as if he can’t see the joy and happiness in this marriage. At this time, Lin Xuanxuan slowly walked in holding Lin Zhenyang’s hand with a big smile on her face. Some reporters at the scene began to snap some pictures. Yes, this wedding is open to the public. They invited a few entertainment reporters. They are allowed to take pictures but they must follow the rules.
In the end, Lin Zhenyang walked in front of Zheng Weiqian and personally handed his daughter’s happiness into his hands. Zheng Weiqian could see the helplessness in his eyes.
The two turned to face the priest.
The priest turned to Zheng Weiqian and began to read the vows, “Mr. Zheng Weiqian, do you take Miss Lin Xuanxuan as your lawful husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?"
Everyone is waiting for his answer. Seeing as Zheng Weiqian didn’t speak for a long time, the pastor asked again, “Mr. Zheng Weiqian?”
Zheng Weiqian’s silence caused the audience to grow restless and confuse. Lin Xuanxuan still had a smile on her face, without any tension of worry.
Just when the priest thought to ask a third time, Zheng Weiqian coldly replied, “I do.” There was not a hint of warmth in his voice as he expressionlessly spoke out.
Everyone was quiet as he gave his answer. The priest turned to asked Lin Xuanxuan, "Miss Lin Xuanxuan, do you take Mr. Zheng Weiqian as your lawful husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?"
This time, Lin Xuanxuan didn’t make them wait too long. She smiled brightly, “I….do not.” She smiled at Zheng Weiqian when she saw the look of astonishment and doubt on his face.
Not just Zheng Weiqian, everyone else in the room was beyond surprise.
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