Chapter 97 Wedding Night
Xia Qianqian stood there quietly, her cold gaze fixed on Qin Yan, as if she were sizing up a stranger.
Once, this man was incredibly dazzling in her life, as proud as a poplar tree, but now, he is so humbly begging her, making her feel completely unfamiliar with him.
"Qin Yan, there's nothing to say between us." Xia Qianqian's delicate face was tense. At this moment, she was wearing a bright red wedding dress, the vibrant color reflecting her stunning beauty, but it was all for another man.
Qin Yan stared at her intently, momentarily lost in thought.
Over the years, he had known she was beautiful, but never before had he felt her beauty was so breathtaking that it made his heart ache. The sight of her in red makeup struck his heart like a blow.
He admitted that he regretted it!
When she was all around him, why didn't he take advantage of her? Now he can only watch helplessly as she falls into the arms of other men.
He was unwilling to accept it.
"Qianqian, if you're willing, today's wedding can be disregarded. Let's go back to Nancheng and live a good life from now on, okay?"
Looking at Qin Yan's expression, as if he had bestowed upon her a tremendous favor, Xia Qianqian felt nauseous. She even suspected that Qin Yan might have suffered some kind of mental shock, otherwise how could he say such absurd things?
Last time, she made it clear to him that their relationship had come to an end, and they should part ways amicably and each find their own happiness.
But now, he's putting on this act of deep affection. Who is he putting on this show for? Isn't it because he heartlessly abandoned this relationship back then?
"Qin Yan, I've had enough of your attitude," Xia Qianqian said coldly. "What about Xia Wenwen? And your fiancée, what are you planning to do with them?"
After saying that, she couldn't help but chuckle.
Qin Yan grinned nonchalantly: "Now that I work for the leader, I no longer need to rely on others. Xia Wenwen and my fiancée are not the love of my heart, so those things from before are naturally invalid."
As he spoke, his gaze lingered greedily over Xia Qianqian, his eyes filled with undisguised possessiveness.
In his eyes, how could such a stunning beauty marry someone else? He wanted to possess her completely and mold her into the way he desired her.
"Qianqian, after all these years, I've realized that the only person I truly love in my heart is you!" Qin Yan said, reaching out to try and pull Xia Qianqian.
He gazed at Xia Qianqian, a powerful possessiveness threatening to consume him. This was the first time in his life he had so desperately wanted to possess a woman.
In his eyes, Xia Qianqian's icy demeanor and stubborn resistance were nothing more than a result of being forced into a corner.
Lu Zheng may have had a distinguished background, but now he can only stay in this poor and remote place, living among a bunch of peasants.
Looking at myself, I've now become Number 8's confidant, and I know many secrets that others don't.
He knew that Number 8's appreciation of Lu Zheng was merely a facade; in reality, Number 8 was simply using Lu Zheng. Once Lu Zheng lost his usefulness, Number 8 would discard him like trash.
She herself was the one who could rise steadily through the ranks in this ever-changing situation. As long as Xia Qianqian wasn't stupid, she should know how to make the right choice.
Qin Yan reached out his hand again, but his hand was empty. Just then, Lu Zheng stepped in front of the two of them.
Seeing Xia Qianqian completely hidden by Lu Zheng's figure, Qin Yan suddenly had a premonition that Xia Qianqian no longer loved him, and even if he tried to keep her, he couldn't keep her by his side.
His heart felt empty, and there was always a sense of resentment!
No one cared about his emotions. Xia Qianqian had already stepped forward and taken Lu Zheng's arm, saying affectionately, "Today is our big day. There's no need to get angry with this kind of person and spoil our mood."
Lu Zheng, who was initially furious at Qin Yan's persistent pestering, saw his anger subside considerably upon hearing Xia Qianqian's words. He nodded gently, his eyes filled with doting affection for Xia Qianqian, and said tenderly, "Okay, let's go back to our room."
Qin Yan watched helplessly as he was completely ignored, his resentment growing stronger. She was just a woman; her resentment towards him stemmed only from never having had her. He had never even been attracted to her!
Lu Zheng took Xia Qianqian back to the room, but that doesn't mean he's really given up on pursuing her. What man can tolerate someone trying to seduce his wife on their wedding day?
He nodded to Peng Fei and the others, who immediately understood.
Then Peng Fei appeared in front of Qin Yan with a wicked smile on his lips, covered Qin Yan's mouth, and dragged him away.
"Come, come, on such a joyous day, let's get to know each other better."
Before Xia Qianqian and Lu Zheng even reached the bridal chamber, they heard the sounds of fists hitting flesh behind them, as well as Qin Yan's muffled groan after his mouth was covered.
Xia Qianqian gave a mocking smile. Qin Yan had only himself to blame. Who would be so presumptuous at someone else's wedding, even trying to steal the bride like in a movie? Did he think he was the male lead?
Lu Zheng carried Xia Qianqian into the new house, his steps almost impatient.
Even during the wedding ceremony, Lu Zheng's gaze was fixed on Xia Qianqian. Her shy appearance was like a budding flower, making him restless and his thoughts soaring to the heavens.
After enduring all those tedious rituals, the moment of entering the bridal chamber finally arrived.
Entering the room, Lu Zheng placed Xia Qianqian on the bedside. Suppressing his anxiety, he asked with concern, "You must be starving after being busy all morning. I just had Er Ya bring over some of the chef's delicious dishes to tide you over."
Xia Qianqian was indeed starving. When she saw the exquisitely decorated wedding dumplings on the table, she couldn't wait to pick up her chopsticks.
She picked up a dumpling and brought it to Lu Zheng's lips: "You eat too, let's eat together."
Lu Zheng did not rush to pick up his chopsticks, but instead picked up the wine pot and poured himself a cup of wine.
The amber-colored liquor swirled in the glass, but his gaze remained fixed on Xia Qianqian. At that moment, she was like a breathtakingly beautiful painting, truly embodying the phrase "beauty is food for the eyes."
Xia Qianqian was focused on eating dumplings when a chill swept over her. She hadn't even noticed when Lu Zheng had quietly lifted her red wedding dress. The vibrant red contrasted beautifully with her fair skin, creating a breathtakingly beautiful sight.
Lu Zheng stared at her intently, his voice becoming low and hoarse, as if burned by strong liquor, with a bewitching allure: "Qianqian, do you know just how beautiful you are? So beautiful that I feel all the colors in this world lose their luster in front of you."
Xia Qianqian slightly raised her eyes and met his burning gaze, a blush rising on her cheeks.
Lu Zheng gently placed his hot palm on her cheek, his fingertips like nimble paintbrushes, tracing her eyebrows inch by inch, the delicate movements as if he were carving a rare treasure.
Xia Qianqian felt as if her heart had been set ablaze, burning with intense anxiety.
Lu Zheng leaned closer to her, his breath brushing against her ear, slightly intoxicated yet incredibly affectionate.
"Qianqian, do you know how happy I am today? So happy that I feel like the luckiest person in the world. From this day forward, we have a lifetime to love and be together. From now on, your heart and eyes can only hold me, only my love for you. As for that Qin Yan, who dared to be so presumptuous at our wedding, I will never let him get away with it. No one will be able to take you away from me..."
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