Under the spotlight, Shen Qingyao's father, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, denied the marriage rumors with a calm expression.
"My daughter has no engagement with the Bo family. Regarding Mr. Bo's happy news, our entire family offers our sincere blessings and looks forward to the successful completion of this grand ceremony."
This official response seemed appropriate, but it aroused more suspicion in front of the media cameras. The barrage of comments in the live broadcast room scrolled wildly, and netizens speculated about who this mysterious bride was that could make the usually low-key Bo family make such a high-profile announcement.
The corridor on the second floor of the Shen family's house.
Mother Shen had just turned the carved railing with the warm milk in her arms when she was startled to freeze in her tracks by the crisp sound of shattered porcelain.
The suppressed sobs and the dull thud of something heavy falling to the ground coming from her daughter's room were like countless needles piercing her heart.
"Yaoyao, open the door quickly, don't hurt yourself." She knocked on the door, her voice full of anxiety.
Suddenly, a shrill cry erupted from inside the door: "Why, why is this happening!"
This question made Shen's mother's eyes redden instantly. Thinking of the censored marriage certificate on the hot search in the afternoon, her heart suddenly tightened.
At this moment, with a creaky sound, the bedroom door slowly opened.
Shen Qingyao stood barefoot in the mess on the ground, her silk nightgown wrinkled into a ball, and her curly hair, which was once carefully groomed, now draped over her shoulders like weeds.
Her eyes were swollen like walnuts, and tears mixed with mascara left black marks on her pale face.
Mother Shen suddenly hugged her daughter into her arms, her palm stroking her back that was trembling with tears.
"Yaoyao, some things are not necessarily bad."
She lowered her voice, recalling the video she'd watched repeatedly that day, and said with certainty, "He's definitely gay, and this wedding is just a cover for business. What normal woman would willingly become a victim of such a farce?"
Shen Qingyao's sobs gradually subsided, and her tear-stained cheeks rubbed against her mother's clothes.
"But I'm unwilling... If you promise Dad..."
"Silly girl." Mother Shen held her daughter's face in her hands and brushed away her messy hair with her fingertips. "How could your father and I watch you jump into the fire pit? Time will dilute everything. After this period of time, you will be grateful for your clarity now."
After a long silence, Shen Qingyao suddenly looked up, a hint of stubbornness still lingering in her eyes: "Mom, did Bo Junyi send the invitation?"
"Why, do you want to attend the wedding?" asked Shen's mother.
Complex emotions surged in Shen Qingyao's eyes.
She spoke in a hoarse voice, "I want to see with my own eyes what the bride looks like..."
But until the day before the wedding, the Shen family still did not receive the invitation.
Shen's father and mother kept silent about it tacitly - the embarrassment of the former marriage partner in the eyes of the outside world suddenly marrying someone else was self-evident.
They didn't want to get involved in the dispute, and were even more worried that their daughter would act impulsively, so they arranged for Shen Qingyao to fly to Country T overnight on the pretext of a "work inspection."
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Soon the wedding day arrived.
Outside Jiangcheng International Hotel, luxury cars are everywhere. Rolls-Royces and Bentleys are lined up on both sides of the red carpet, and the logos on the front of the cars are shining coldly in the twilight.
A giant crystal chandelier hangs from the dome of the banquet hall, and the reflected light looks like broken diamonds covering the gilded dome. Rose petals are spread along the spiral staircase, leading directly to the dreamy main stage.
Politicians, business tycoons, celebrities and dignitaries gathered in their best attire, but only the most representative media outlets in Jiangcheng were allowed to enter.
The wedding will begin soon.
The revolving door opened to the sound of melodious music, and the bride "Xia Muyan" in a white veil walked in slowly with "Father Xia" in a suit and tie, and the spotlights instantly flooded in like a tide.
The pearl-embroidered fishtail wedding dress wrapped around her graceful curves, and the diamond bracelet on her wrist reflected the tiny light, making the bride breathtakingly beautiful.
The banquet hall was filled with whispers, guests chattering among themselves, their eyes occasionally glancing towards the bride on the center stage.
"I heard that this is the daughter of the Xia family. Her father is an oil tycoon in the Middle East. No wonder she has such an outstanding temperament."
"That's right. This scene, this style, it's obvious that he's an important figure."
"Boss Bo has good vision. This marriage will be very beneficial to the future development of the Bo family!"
“…”
The discussions were mixed with envy and amazement as everyone discussed the background of the mysterious bride, and the atmosphere became increasingly heated.
In the audience, Bo Siyu looked at the bride in the center of the stage, who was surrounded by spotlights, and her throat tightened.
The radiant "Xia Muyan" in front of me is completely different from the plain-looking Li Susu in my memory.
If she hadn't known the inside story in advance, she would almost suspect that she had recognized the wrong person.
At this moment, I sincerely sighed that my brother's makeup skills have reached the level of superb craftsmanship.
Even the expression between his eyebrows and eyes was so sculpted that there was not a single flaw. Even if Shen Qingyao were to be present in person, it would be difficult for her to recognize this face.
At this time, Li Susu clenched her "father's" arm.
The spotlights made her squint, and the densely packed guests below the stage turned into blurry blocks of color.
She subconsciously searched for Shen Qingyao in the crowd.
Even though I know that the unfamiliar face in the mirror is so real, I still feel uneasy in my heart.
Shen Qingyao's ferocious face and sharp laughter were like a curse from hell, making her unable to find peace.
It was she who took the initiative to propose this "grafting" tactic to Bo Junyi.
She was well aware of the greed of her parents in her original family, and was even more afraid of Shen Qingyao's vengeful nature, as well as the Bo family's status in the business world and the old man's dignity.
Also, she is actually very resistant to living in the spotlight, she wants to live a simple life.
The plan seemed ridiculous at first, but unexpectedly, it was approved by Mr. Bo.
Bo Junyi agreed to it out of consideration for the safety of her and the baby.
He did the entire makeup by himself, and she will try to learn it in the future.
In the future, if you have to attend important events, you don’t have to worry about temporary loopholes.
As long as she could stay quietly by his side and protect her happy little family, she didn't mind hiding her identity.
In the waterfall of light pouring down from the crystal chandelier, Li Susu's gaze passed through layers of halo and was firmly fixed on Bo Junyi opposite her.
The dark grey suit outlined his straight figure. When his deep black eyes looked at her with a smile, Li Susu heard her own heart beating violently, almost bursting through her chest.
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