Under the crystal chandelier, she was wearing a bright red wedding gown and a phoenix crown, looking like an immortal who had walked out of an ancient painting, shocking everyone so much that they couldn't take their eyes off her.
Tang Jingyuan looked at the person who was slowly walking towards him with a burning gaze.
He had always known that she was outstanding in appearance, but this was the first time he had seen her dressed like this. Joy welled up in his heart, and Tang Jingyuan truly felt the excitement and anticipation of the upcoming wedding.
Lu Anning spun around, hearing Ding Wan's unstinting exclamations. Surrounded by the praise, she felt a radiant glow. Suddenly, she glanced out the window and saw a familiar commercial vehicle parked not far away.
She didn't say anything, but smiled happily while responding to everyone. On the side, the shop assistants praised their family for being so happy.
At this time, in the black business car diagonally opposite the store entrance, Ji Yan was staring at everything happening in the store with resentment. The hem of her skirt, which she had just straightened before leaving the store, had already been wrinkled by her.
Her heart was filled with rage. She stared at the dazzling smiling faces in the crowd and could no longer bear it. She grabbed the car door handle and was about to get out. Aunt Zhao was quick to grab her.
"Madam, have you forgotten what you promised me before you left? You said you were just here to take a look."
"Didn't you see? They're with that bitch, and they're as good as a family. She, Lu Anning, is still my daughter in name, but she wants to leave me out of her wedding banquet. How can I possibly put up with this? I have to go!"
"What will it matter if you go there now?"
Aunt Zhao yelled at Ji Yan in a low voice, "Even if you go over now and make a scene, it will only upset the master and the other young masters. They'll just think you're being unreasonable and mentally ill. They'll lock you up again later. They might even come after me. If I get fired, there'll really be no one left to help you."
Ji Yan hesitated!
"But you let me just watch like this, how can I bear it? This must be a conspiracy between her and that woman."
"Everyone thinks there's something wrong with you now. At the very least, you shouldn't make a scene right now. If you go, you'll be the only one who suffers. Listen to me! Let's go back first. If they don't let you go, you can still find a way to get to the wedding, right?"
Ji Yan finally understood what was going on and turned around to hold Zhao Lifen's hand tightly.
Now, the only person she can trust is Zhao Lifen.
"Aunt Zhao, you must help me. After this is over, I will find a way to help you find a kidney and cure your husband. I can also give you money so that you can live a good life."
"Madam, let's not talk about this for now. Let's go back before they know. You have to take care of yourself and wait for the wedding day, okay?"
Ji Yan nodded repeatedly, and then reluctantly asked the driver to turn around and leave.
"You're right! I need to get better soon. Aunt Zhao, let's go back. Give me some calming incense. I feel at ease when I smell it."
"Madam, you can only use one stick of that incense a day. If you use too much, you won't be able to sleep at night."
"I don't care. I feel uneasy! If it's gone, I can just let my son get it. Anyway, they don't know I'm using it."
That’s right!
Ji Yan didn't know that the incense was prepared for her. Gu Yu took the incense back and told Ji Yan that he had asked the professor for it for his own use. Only then would she feel at ease.
In order to make Gu Zhiwei believe that his condition was gradually stabilizing, Ji Yan even offered to rest in the mountains for a few days. This time, she only brought Zhao Lifen with her.
Gu Zhiwei was delighted to see her, and this time, he was thoughtful enough to personally escort her up the mountain. After watching her settle down in the temple, Gu Zhiwei also carefully asked her if she needed anything.
"Just stay here peacefully and don't let your mind wander. You might get better in a few days."
Ji Yan nodded calmly, "I will definitely not be late for the wedding banquet."
Gu Zhiwei pretended not to hear and just smiled perfunctorily.
"Your health is more important. We can talk about other things later. Ayue is the most sensible and will definitely not blame you."
Ji Yan pretended not to understand, and the smile did not reach her eyes.
Of course she wouldn't blame him, because she had never thought of letting him attend.
Unfortunately, she was going to be disappointed.
If Lu An Ning dares to leave her alone, then don't blame me for making it impossible for her wedding to go ahead.
With so many people at the wedding banquet, she didn't believe that if she went, Lu An Ning would dare to kick her out regardless of the consequences. When the time came, she would have to accept that she, the murderer of her mother, would sit in her biological mother's place and accept her kneeling worship.
Before Gu Zhiwei left, Ji Yan's mind had already emerged with the happy scenes of the wedding banquet.
And that bitch!
No matter who she is, she can't take my place.
In the blink of an eye, it was the day before the wedding. According to custom, Lu Anning had to stay at the Gu family home for one night. The next day, at an auspicious time, Tang Jingyuan came to the Gu family home to pick up the bride.
Lu Anning didn’t have any close friends, so she chose Zhong Ling and Ding Wan as her bridesmaids, who would stay with her at the Gu family that night.
After making sure everything was ready, Lu Anning knocked on his father's door.
Gu Zhiwei had been waiting in the study for a long time. She arrived just in time when the water was boiling. When she pushed the door open, Gu Zhiwei had just made tea. The curtains that were always drawn tight were now open, allowing her to see the large red plum forest in the back garden.
He raised his eyes and glanced at Lu An Ning. In a trance, it seemed as if he saw an old friend standing in front of him, and a rare trace of tenderness appeared in his eyes.
"Here I am! Sit down."
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