Campus Ace Girl

Chapter 1045 - 1044: The Wedding (Part 2)

The old lady couldn’t stop smiling: "You’re always praising her, but she’s just a restless little girl."Though the old lady said this, her gaze was full of admiration: "Youth is wonderful, just look at her figure, Xichen is truly blessed."

At this moment, Lin Hua gently said, "If you say that, the little brat will feel embarrassed."

The old lady beamed, "Look at you, since you’ve been with Jingyao, you’ve picked up every little bad habit, calling him a ’little brat’ all the time."

Lin Hua had her own concerns, so she just smiled slightly and dared not look at Wang Jingyao.

From morning until now, they hadn’t spoken much. She always felt that he was so astute that as soon as she opened her mouth, he would see right through her.

Seeing her silence, the old lady laughed again and said, "Look at you, so genuine and pitiful. I say a word and you can’t even muster a response. It’s not like I’m an old-fashioned mother-in-law. That’s just because Jingyao isn’t attentive enough, so your confidence suffers...Jingyao..."

Old Wang immediately stepped forward, glanced at Lin Hua, then withdrew his gaze and said with a smile, "The old lady is right; I haven’t been attentive enough."

He said the word ’attentive’ with a particular slowness, carrying a hint of ambiguity, making Lin Hua blush slightly.

The old lady chided him, "You scoundrel, you’ve corrupted a perfectly good person."

The old brother just smiled again, looking deeply at his wife.

Lin Hua’s heart skipped a beat, and she subtly avoided his gaze. Although their little skirmish went unnoticed by others, Gu Anxi pondered deeply and guessed the truth—

Sister Lin Hua knew about Feng Sheng.

However, they didn’t speak it aloud.

They didn’t speak it aloud, and Gu Anxi wasn’t going to play the hero or the villain either, so she pretended not to know, only to unintentionally make eye contact with Old Brother Wang. Wang Jingyao, so astute, saw through her little act at once.

This little brat probably guessed it too, but he didn’t need to explain—this little brat is quite sharp.

Just then, the old lady said with satisfaction, "Alright, alright, let’s go have some morning tea first and let the stylist dress her up nicely."

The old lady didn’t have a daughter, so she was as happy as if she were marrying off her daughter today. Wang Keru, the rightful mother, was a bit sidelined. Thankfully, the old lady was considerate and allowed her and Lin Hua to stay with them.

Once most people left, the room quieted down. The makeup artist began doing her makeup. Gu Anxi looked at herself in the mirror, feeling a bit unaccustomed since she usually wore very light makeup. She protested slightly, but the makeup artist smiled and said, "Today is your big day. Although light makeup is pretty, it won’t complement your wedding outfit. Don’t worry; it will look natural."

Gu Anxi murmured an "oh" and let her proceed. Wang Keru and Lin Hua quietly chatted on the side. Wang Keru noticed Lin Hua looked a bit tired and asked with concern, "Didn’t sleep well last night?"

Lin Hua smiled lightly, "Perhaps."

Wang Keru eagerly said, "Being pregnant can be tiring."

Having never been pregnant herself, she couldn’t fully empathize and felt a bit apologetic.

Then she turned to look at Gu Anxi, who had grown up and was now getting married. She hadn’t given much but had received all of Anxi’s love, which made her feel guilty and want to hug her child.

Lin Hua probably understood her feelings and patted her hand, saying, "There will be plenty of time in the future."

Wang Keru, choking up, said, "Yes, plenty of time."

She reached out and touched Lin Hua’s belly, saying, "You and Mr. Wang have plenty of time too; Mr. Wang seems to treat you very well."

Lin Hua smiled faintly, saying nothing, but instinctively placed her hand on her lower abdomen.

She thought of last night and this morning; he was indeed good to her, even humbling himself for her. She understood that for a man of his status to take a wife, the wife was expected to revolve around him. Yet, despite her amiable demeanor towards him, she kept a distance from being an intimate wife.

Yet he tolerated it all.

Long silent, Lin Hua finally spoke. Wang Keru, being experienced, asked with concern, "What, having a tiff?"

"No," Lin Hua smiled, then changed the subject.

Wang Keru, feeling it was inappropriate to ask further, focused on watching Gu Anxi get her makeup done. After about two hours, they finally finished. The stylist then put on her headpiece, which was made entirely of pure gold and appeared quite lavish.

"What do you think?"

Gu Anxi opened her eyes and paused, staring at her reflection.

After a while, she raised her hand and touched her face: Is this really me?

The stylist smiled and said, "Truly beautiful, Miss Gu. You’re the prettiest bride I’ve ever worked with."

Wang Keru couldn’t help straightening her back, while Lin Hua smiled, "Our Anxi is the prettiest girl in Beicheng."

Gu Anxi was tempted to boast but ultimately refrained on her wedding day. Wang Keru gently touched her daughter’s hair, tenderly saying, "Now you’re an adult."

She paused, "Didn’t expect you and Mingzhu to get married so early."

Though saddened, she quickly composed herself, knowing her daughter was marrying well, and she was very satisfied with Xichen.

At this time, the old lady sent someone to call her, saying there were matters to discuss regarding the Bo Family’s arrival. Wang Keru asked Lin Hua to accompany her out.

Once she left, Lin Hua gave the stylists generous red envelopes and had them wait outside.

Gu Anxi instantly realized she was going to be questioned. Sure enough, after closing the door, Lin Hua slowly approached and gently pressed Gu Anxi’s shoulder from behind, saying, "Youth is truly wonderful."

Gu Anxi, soft-hearted as always, couldn’t bear to see her struggle between asking and not asking. She spoke softly, "Sister-in-law, do you have something to ask me?"

She rarely used ’sister-in-law,’ usually calling her Sister Lin Hua like before, so when she did, Lin Hua was momentarily stunned. However, she quickly regained composure, "Yes, there are some things to ask."

Supporting her to the sofa, the two sat down.

Lin Hua looked at her for a while before softly speaking, "Is Feng Sheng still alive?"

Gu Anxi only hesitated for two seconds before nodding and unwaveringly saying, "Yes."

Lin Hua’s fingers gripped the sofa back a little too tightly, and after a moment, she lowered her eyes, "When did you find out?"

"After you got pregnant." Gu Anxi replied frankly. "Feng Sheng was severely injured, and you were also expecting a child. Sister-in-law, while understanding old brother’s difficulties and feelings, he stayed silent not only for himself but also largely for you."

Lin Hua continued her inquiry, "Was the previous incident Feng Sheng’s doing?"

"Yes."

"Where did he go?" Lin Hua looked up, her eyes slightly misty.

These words were ones she couldn’t ask Wang Jingyao.

Gu Anxi sighed, "He returned to Italy. But he’s not with the Feng family, but you can rest assured, he can take care of himself."

What she didn’t say was that Feng Sheng would face several skin grafts and cosmetic surgeries afterward if he didn’t give up on his life.

Lin Hua listened, lost for a moment, before softly saying, "Anxi, can you do me a favor?"

Gu Anxi hummed, "As long as it’s not too difficult."

Lin Hua averted her gaze, speaking lowly, "What I’m asking you, don’t tell Jingyao."

Gu Anxi was somewhat surprised and didn’t speak a word for a long time.

Lin Hua didn’t shed tears, because today was the young one’s wedding day, and crying was not proper.

She hugged Gu Anxi, speaking very gently, "Anxi, I love this child, and I love Jingyao too."

As for Feng Sheng, besides the love that couldn’t continue, there was guilt.

She didn’t say it, but Gu Anxi knew it, and she patted Lin Hua lightly, "I understand, I will tell you any news and also make efforts to contact the doctors there for the best treatment."

"Anxi, thank you." Lin Hua’s voice was slightly choked.

Gu Anxi too felt like crying, her voice tender, "Sister Lin Hua, you should be happy, Brother Feng is still around, what’s more important than being alive?"—even though he currently has hatred in his heart, but someday he will come to terms with it, and have his own life."

Lin Hua seemed absent-minded for a while, then nodded gently, she wanted to thank again but Gu Anxi stopped her, saying, "You’re my sister-in-law."

Lin Hua hugged her, voice slightly low, "No wonder the old lady likes you so much."

Gu Anxi smiled at her.

Lin Hua held her face, "So pretty, when Xichen comes later you should hold back a bit, be reserved."

Gu Anxi discontentedly said, "What if Uncle is too handsome?"

"Even so, be reserved." Lin Hua glanced at her, "It’s the most important day of your life!"

As they were talking, the sound of firecrackers came from outside, and there was no need to say, it was definitely the arrival of the Bo family’s motorcade.

Lin Hua patted her hand, "Sit tight, someone will come to call soon, the Bo family values etiquette, fortunately, the old lady knows quite a bit too."

The old lady was a renowned lady and was worried Wang Keru couldn’t handle it, so she specially arranged for Anxi to marry from her place, which was very thoughtful.

Gu Anxi nodded.

At the door, people had already come in, it was Bo Jin accompanying Bo Xichen over, along with several other juniors of the Bo family, each one handsome, very pleasing to the eye.

Gu Anxi stared straightly, Lin Hua whispered in her ear, "Be reserved!"

Gu Anxi wiped her drool, suppressing the urge to say "Uncle, you’re really handsome," had she said it, it would truly be a laughingstock.

The old lady was also accompanying them, glaring at her the whole time, afraid she might say something outrageous, Wang Jingyao, on the other hand, patted Bo Xichen’s shoulder, smiling, "Today is a big day, you two are hand in hand gazing at each other, alright, alright, you were just together a few hours ago, there’s a whole life to look forward to, let’s start the ceremony."

Bo Xichen smiled slightly, leaned over to kiss Gu Anxi on the forehead, his voice slightly hoarse, "You look wonderful in this."

Ordinarily, Gu Anxi was very pretty, but that kind of beauty belonged to a young girl, yet today she was truly radiant, exuding a woman’s allure, and even Bo Xichen, who thought himself accustomed to beauty, liked her character, now wasn’t so sure anymore.

Gu Anxi tilted her head, still said, "Uncle, you look great too."

Everyone present didn’t want to stay there, wishing to lose their memory.

Today was their wedding day, could these words be saved for private? This little one was shameless enough, and Xichen went along with it, becoming more and more daring.

At this moment, the etiquette officer Wang Jingchuan came over, cleared his throat lightly, "Go have some jujube tea!"

Bo Xichen extended his hand, holding Gu Anxi as they went out, the Wang Family’s living room was piled high with betrothal gifts, showcasing grandeur, the people from the Bo family came in numbers, showing utmost sincerity.

With so many people watching, Gu Anxi finally held back a bit, trying to maintain composure.

The Wang Family had one set of rituals, while the Bo Family had another set, from noon till night, the whole day was a bustle, Gu Anxi felt her waist about to break, after sending off all the guests, she hugged Bo Xichen’s neck, "Uncle, carry me back."

At this time they were in the front hall, walking back to Orchid Room would take about ten minutes, but he effortlessly picked her up, "Tired?"

She hummed, "My waist is about to break."

With that, she buried her small face in his embrace, at this point, she had changed into a small dress, light pink with a puffy tulle skirt, very girlish, cuddled like this in his arms could melt a person’s heart.

Bo Xichen held her, walking slowly in the garden, as the wedding was taking place, the whole Si Garden was decorated with lanterns, twinkling lights hung on trees, the air was scented with magnolia, smelling sweet.

Gu Anxi leaned on his shoulder, murmured, "Uncle, I feel the time is long, yet it seems particularly short."

He smiled, "It’s only been a year, there are many years to come."

At this moment he too thought, it’s indeed just a year, and before they already thought countless times of having kids, now thinking about it felt a bit rushing.

He thought about it and chuckled lowly, she punched him, "What are you laughing at?"

He lowered his head, "I’m thinking that being able to marry Little Bo’s wife, even in dreams I should be smiling secretly."

She wrinkled her little nose, "You haven’t even slept yet."

He smiled, didn’t say anything more, carried her straight to the swing in the Orchid Room courtyard, it was a small paradise, surrounded by plush toys she loved, little rabbits, little pigs, he placed her on the swing, standing behind gently pushing her...

In the distance, the night sky bloomed with fireworks, not very visible, but she knew it was set off for her, far away, she smiled, "Fireworks are not allowed in Beicheng."

"So it was set off far away." He said, turning to sit beside her, solemnly saying, "Little Bo’s wife, I’m very happy to marry you."

Her hand touched his, "I am too, Mr. Bo."

He laughed, then picked her up, she expressed dissatisfaction, "I still want to sit for a while."

"Tomorrow then, now we go spend our wedding night." His voice was husky.

Gu Anxi stammered, "Wasn’t it just yesterday?"

"Yesterday was yesterday, today is today." He said unequivocally, carrying her into Orchid Room, pushing the door open, the room was filled with roses, Gu Anxi buried her face in his chest, said softly, "Truly labor-intensive and extravagant, Mr. Bo."