Chapter 150 The Wedding

"Long time no see." Once they were alone, Chen Guangxian spoke first, his tone natural, even carrying a hint of relief in his smile.

"Yes, it's been over a year now." Lin Yu smiled back, tilted her head slightly to look at him, and asked softly, "How have you been lately?"

"It's alright." Chen Guang replied simply, then added, "I resigned from my previous job. Zou Lang should have mentioned it to you, right?"

"Hmm, I also heard you opened a car dealership?" Lin Yu asked, following up on his words.

Chen Guang's eyes lit up instantly at the mention of the car dealership. "Yes, we mainly do car modifications, and occasionally participate in some amateur competitions."

As he spoke, he pulled out several photos from his phone and handed them to Lin Yu. "This is one that was just completed last month. Our team did all the modifications ourselves."

The sports car in the photos had sleek lines, and its paint gleamed smoothly in the sunlight. Lin Yu carefully examined the photos, then asked curiously, "How does it feel to turn a hobby into a career?"

Chen Guang pondered for a moment, then revealed a genuine smile, his tone carrying a lightness that Lin Yu hadn't heard in a long time.

"Fantastic!"

Although it's more tiring than before, and he's busy until very late every day, perhaps this is what he truly wants to do.

Lin Yu laughed along, the subtle awkwardness completely disappearing with his natural demeanor. She noticed several new scars on Chen Guang's hands, but these only made him seem more real and vibrant.

The wedding was held on the hotel's outdoor lawn, where the sea breeze gently blew along the edges of the tablecloths, and white chairs were arranged in a row along a path covered with flower petals, with the natural scenery of the sea and sky merging into one in the distance.

They found a corner seat and sat down. Soon, the emcee went up on stage and announced that the ceremony was about to begin.

As the wedding march began to play softly, everyone's gaze turned to the end of the red carpet. Conversations naturally ceased, and Lin Yu also turned to look at the protagonists who were about to appear.

Zheng Qi stood under the flower trellis, looking ahead with a mixture of nervousness and anticipation. His bride, arm in arm with her father, walked slowly towards him along the path strewn with pink petals.

Her veil fluttered gently in the sea breeze, and her face beamed with an undisguised happiness. As they exchanged vows, Zheng Qi's voice choked slightly, but their eyes remained locked on each other, filled with unwavering certainty and deep affection.

The two exchanged rings, and then, amidst cheers and applause from all the guests, Zheng Qi gently lifted the bride's veil and leaned down to kiss her.

At the same time, fireworks burst in the sky, illuminating the newlyweds' figures in a particularly beautiful way.

Lin Yu turned her head casually and found Chen Guang staring intently at the scene, his profile flickering in the light of the fireworks. He seemed to notice her gaze, turned to her, and smiled, his eyes filled with complex emotions yet also a sense of relief.

After the ceremony, the guests gradually moved to the banquet hall. Lin Yu and Chen Guang sat down at a table with several of their old classmates.

During the meal, everyone chatted about their recent situations. Some were married with children, some had achieved success in their careers, and some were still searching for direction. Chen Guang listened quietly, occasionally interjecting a few words, appearing calm and at ease.

In the following moments, they watched the newlyweds enter, cut the huge multi-tiered cake, and pour champagne into the tower together. Each step was accompanied by applause and blessings, with applause rising and falling as everyone cheered for the couple's happiness.

Chen Guang seemed to suddenly remember something, turned his head and asked in a low voice, "By the way, how's your company? If you need any help, just let me know."

"It's a small business, nothing too good, just barely making ends meet," Lin Yu replied modestly.

Chen Guang looked at Lin Yu sideways for a while, then suddenly laughed. "Looks like you've done a good job; you're even in the mood to joke with me now."

His eyes held approval. "I heard you signed long-term contracts with two state-owned enterprises?"

"Not so fast." Lin Yu picked up his wine glass, took a sip, and a faint smile appeared in his eyes. "We still need to see how the first project actually goes. It's too early to say anything now."

“There’s definitely no problem.” Chen Guang said confidently, leaning back in his chair with eyes full of trust and encouragement. “I’ve always believed in you.”

As they were talking, Zheng Qi, arm in arm with his bride, came to their table to offer a toast. He went specifically to Lin Yu and Chen Guang, raised his glass and clinked it heavily with theirs, his cheeks flushed, clearly having drunk quite a bit and in high spirits.

"Thank you all for coming! I'm so happy today!"

His gaze shifted between the two men before finally settling on Lin Yu's face. "Back in college, who would have thought that we'd be sitting here together?"

Lin Yu and Chen Guang raised their glasses at the same time, sincerely wishing them eternal love! Lin Yu's smile was exceptionally genuine; all the past entanglements vanished at this moment, leaving only the purest blessings.

After dinner, soft music began to play, and the newlyweds danced their first dance in the center of the dance floor. The surrounding guests also stood up and joined in with smiles.

Lin Yu stood in the corner, watching the people laughing and dancing on the dance floor, and suddenly missed Jiang Chuan.

She took out her phone, secretly filmed a short video, and sent it to him. "I miss you."

Almost immediately, Jiang Chuan replied, "How was the wedding?"

"It went very well, everything went smoothly," Lin Yu typed back. "I'll tell you about it when I get back."

"Want to dance?" A familiar voice rang out beside her. Lin Yu turned her head and realized that Chen Guang had been standing next to her at some point.

She looked at him in surprise. "You? Dancing? I don't know who said it back in college: the three things a real man would never do are dancing, hitting women, and living off a woman."

Chen Guang couldn't help but smile. "People always change." He extended his hand, making an inviting gesture. "Want to come?"

Lin Yu hesitated for a moment, but still placed her hand in his palm.

Chen Guang led Lin Yu onto the dance floor, and the smoothness of the dance steps surprised her. He gently placed one hand on Lin Yu's lower back and cupped her hand in his palm with the other, every movement was calm and graceful.

"When did you learn to dance?" Lin Yu asked curiously.

"That happened last year," Chen Guang chuckled self-deprecatingly. "I have plenty of time now."

"By the way, how's your car dealership doing?" Lin Yu asked, gently placing her hand on his shoulder.

“It’s better than I expected.” Chen Guang gracefully twirled her around. “At first, my mom was strongly against it and was so angry that she wanted to sever our mother-son relationship. But now, she even occasionally introduces clients to me.”

He glanced at Lin Yu and added, "Didn't you always say in college that I'm just not cut out for an office job?"

Lin Yu did say that, and more than once. Back then, Chen Guang was sunny and cheerful, with genuine passion in his heart, and he was also very open and honest with his friends.

"I didn't expect you to actually listen. After all, knowing something and actually doing it are two different things."

Chen Guang looked intently into her eyes. "After leaving Shanghai, I thought a lot. You're right, one can't live in the expectations of others forever."

The music switched to a slower tempo, and the two dancers slowed down their steps accordingly.

"There's something I haven't properly thanked you for," Lin Yu suddenly said, his tone filled with genuine gratitude.

"Thanks to you for helping my aunt transfer to another hospital last year."

Lin Yu only learned the whole story later from chatting with Cheng Yuan. It turned out that Chen Guang's grandfather was the former president of a top-tier hospital in Linjiang, and many key personnel in Shanghai hospitals were his former students.

At that time, her relationship with Chen Guang was strained, and he didn't want to put Lin Yu in a difficult position, so he simply used Cheng Yuan's name to quietly help her with this big favor.

Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, Chen Guang was taken aback for a moment, then lowered his head and smiled, without denying it.

"Why didn't you tell me?" Lin Yu asked softly.

"It's all the same who helped, now that the matter is settled," Chen Guang shrugged, his tone frank. "I don't want things to end up just a debt between us."

Lin Yu couldn't help but laugh, a warm feeling welling up inside him. "You...you're still the same."

As the song ended, Chen Guang's gaze fell on their clasped hands, immediately noticing the tattoo on Lin Yu's inside wrist. He stared at it for a moment, then smiled knowingly. "How are you two doing?"

"That's good." Lin Yu knew he was asking about Jiang Chuan.

"When do you plan to get married?" Chen Guang pressed on.

"Soon," Lin Yu said softly.

"Be sure to call me then." Chen Guang observed her expression and, seeing her relaxed expression, added with a smile, "I might not be able to make it in person, but I'll definitely give you a big red envelope."

They finished the dance and returned to their seats. The wedding was nearing its end, and the newlyweds were busy seeing guests off at the banquet hall entrance. Lin Yu picked up her handbag and stood up to leave.

"Shall I take you?" Chen Guang stood up as well.

"No need, I've already called a car," Lin Yu said with a smile, waving her hand. "Didn't Zheng Qi ask you to have a couple more drinks with him?"

They stood at the hotel entrance, the night air warm and humid. The distant city was bathed in light, countless points of light twinkling in the night like scattered stars.

"What are your plans for the future?" Lin Yu asked softly, gazing at the distant lights.

“There’s a match in Zhuhai next month,” Chen Guang said. “If you’re interested, I can save you two tickets.”

"Okay, I'll keep an eye on it. I'll contact you in advance if I have time." Lin Yu smiled. "Congratulations on your new lease on life."

Chen Guang nodded, a look of relief in his eyes. "Thank you too."

His voice was soft, yet it contained a thousand words.

Thank you for your past affection, thank you for your past encouragement, and thank you even more for the pain and clarity you brought me through. It is these experiences that have helped me gradually get closer to my truer self.

The car arrived. Lin Yu opened the car door, but hesitated for a moment, then turned around and gently hugged Chen Guang.

"Take care of yourself."

Chen Guang hugged her and whispered in response, "You too, take care of yourself."

As the car drove away from the hotel, Lin Yu looked back and saw Chen Guang still standing at the door, his figure gradually shrinking into a tiny dot in the night.

Memories flooded back, and she recalled the scene of their first meeting in college. He followed Zheng Qi, pushed open the door of the study room, plopped down on his backpack, and barged into her world with a carefree attitude.

Now, they have all shed their youthful naiveté and embarked on different paths in life, but fortunately, each of them has found their own direction.

My phone suddenly vibrated; it was a message from Jiang Chuan. "Is the wedding over? Do you want a video call?"

Lin Yu's lips unconsciously curled up, and he quickly replied, "Just finished, on my way back to the hotel. Wait for me for ten minutes?"

"Okay, no rush."

Immediately after, another message popped up, this time from Chen Guang. "Next time you go back to Linjiang, call Jiang Chuan and I'll take you to visit my car dealership."

Lin Yu looked at the screen, his fingertips tapping lightly. "Definitely."

Outside the car window, the night view of Shenzhen shimmered like a river of stars. Lin Yu suddenly felt that this wedding might not be the end, but a new beginning.

For Zheng Qi who has found happiness, for Chen Guang who has rediscovered himself, and for himself who is heading towards the future.

And between her and Chen Guang, all the love and pain, regret and reluctance they had shared finally came to a perfect end on this night, transforming into an even more precious friendship.

That is proof of growing up together during our youth, and the confidence to still bless each other even as we go down different paths in life.

As the car merged into the nighttime traffic, Lin Yu leaned against the window, feeling the city's relentless pulse, and suddenly didn't want to wait even for those few minutes.

She took out her phone and made a video call to Jiang Chuan. When that familiar face appeared on the screen, her heart instantly settled.

"Are you tired?" Jiang Chuan sat in front of the computer in his study. The moment the call connected, he casually took off his glasses and looked at her carefully through the screen.

"Not tired, just a little sentimental." Lin Yu relaxed her body, sinking into the car seat. The light from outside the window swept across her clear face, and her voice unconsciously carried a hint of coquetry.

"I'll wait for you to come back," Jiang Chuan said gently from the other side of the screen. "I'll take you somewhere."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yu deliberately dragged out his words to tease him. "What, is President Jiang preparing some surprise this time?"

"I suppose so." Jiang Chuan's smile deepened. "So, remember to give me a whole day."

"Okay," Lin Yu replied with a smile. "We haven't spent time alone together in a long time. I also have a lot to tell you."