Zhu Qianying, arm in arm with Ji Rui, gracefully walked through the beautiful flower archway and stood on this side of the red carpet. She hesitated for a moment.
She took a deep breath and told herself, "Zhu Qianying, don't be afraid!"
Yes, what's there to be afraid of? It's not like there's a dragon's den or a tiger's lair ahead. It's a super-rich family that thousands of women would kill to get into!
Ultimately, Zhu Qianying didn't know what was wrong with her.
She wasn't afraid when she participated in those selections!
She wasn't afraid of their first time doing *that* with Young Master Yan!
She wasn't afraid as they walked into the Civil Affairs Bureau to get their marriage certificate!
She wasn't afraid when facing those formidable elders of the Yan family!
But at this moment, she was inexplicably afraid!
She had already changed into the lightweight mid-heeled shoes that Yan Shao had specially ordered to be delivered quickly, but she felt as if her feet weighed a ton, and she couldn't lift her feet no matter what!
At her current age, she has never experienced life-or-death separations or unforgettable love, so she never knew that fear was such a powerful negative emotion.
It was like a bone-corroding powder, leaving her completely weak and unable to lift her feet.
It was like a poem of departed souls, each word striking her heart, urging her to leave and flee!
On the other side of the red carpet stood a man who was exceptionally outstanding in both appearance and family background—her future husband and the man she was about to spend her life with.
Logically speaking, she had no reason to be afraid.
But she was just scared!
At this moment, she was trying her best to depict the picture she had built for herself over the past two or three months of what she called a mundane marriage with Yan Shao.
But perhaps her imagination wasn't rich enough, perhaps she was too nervous at the moment, or perhaps it was because she had never tried to imagine things in such detail before.
In short, the future she envisioned for him and her was not one of sunshine, birdsong, or tranquil mountain streams; instead, it was a vast emptiness and confusion!
The guests, seeing the hesitant and bewildered bride, began to whisper among themselves. Xing Bailun, who was sitting with Qi Xiao and the others, even stood up abruptly with a grim expression, but was eventually forced back into his seat by Qi Xiao and the others.
"Aaron, you can't afford to gamble, and you can't afford to lose!"
Qi Xiao's whisper made Xing Bailun instantly deflate. He clenched his fists, bit his lip, and sat in his seat, his gaze towards that white figure filled with helplessness, resentment, and, more importantly, unconcealable pain.
The groom, who was standing in the center of the stage, was originally full of confidence, but at this moment, he was unusually nervous!
If it were just him and her present, he would definitely yell at her and tell her to get over here right now!
But right now, apart from his elders and family, almost all the prominent families and high-ranking officials in the country are on the list. He can't afford to lose face like that!
If I don't yell at her, what's the point of her being in a dazed state right now?
Young Master Yan remained outwardly calm and composed, but inwardly he was sweating bullets.
Based on his understanding of Zhu Qianying, this girl really is capable of anything!
Young Master Yan was extremely anxious, but could only watch helplessly! He stared longingly at the other side of the red carpet, hoping that Zhu Qianying would come to her senses soon!
Just as nervous as he was, so were Old Madam Yan, Yan Bo, Chen Jing, Le Tong, and Ji Huan. These elders, like Young Master Yan, could only watch helplessly.
Zhu Qianying's heart was racing down another path at that moment, and she had no time to pay attention to the reactions and circumstances of those around her.
Princess Guoguo, who was wearing the same little dress as her, stood behind her for a few seconds, holding the wedding skirt with both hands. She probably couldn't contain herself any longer, so she took her short legs to walk to her side and looked up at her.
"Auntie, keep going!"
The little princess probably thought her aunt was timid, so she smiled in her childish voice to encourage her.
Standing on the other side, Prince Beibei, who was wearing the same suit as Yan Shao, immediately spoke up in her defense, "Auntie, you're very beautiful!"
Standing beside her, Ji Rui, the usually serious CEO, probably sensed her unease and turned his head slightly to comfort her in a low voice.
"Shadow, relax, don't worry, Uncle Ji is here!"
Zhu Qianying looked up at him and smiled, "Thank you, Uncle Ji!"
Remembering his wife's words, Ji Rui gave her a deep look and added, "If you regret it, leave now!"
Although it is immoral to ruin someone's marriage, this person is his future daughter-in-law's sister. Knowing that it is a pit of fire, if she does not want to jump in, he should do his best to help her get out of the fire, instead of pushing her down from behind!
It was Ji Rui's words that completely jolted Zhu Qianying awake, instantly pulling her back from her reverie, which had been drifting aimlessly in mid-air.
"I'm fine!" Zhu Qianying smiled at Ji Rui again, took a deep breath, and stepped onto the red carpet.
She knew better than anyone that she had no way out!
The Ji family does indeed have the ability to help her leave, and then she will become a burden to the Ji family, causing the Ji family and the Yan family to turn against each other!
As for her original intention of participating in the selection in order to get the mother and her two daughters away from the Bamboo family, her last-minute escape will only push the mother and her two daughters into an even deeper fire pit.
Not only did they fall out with the Zhu family, but they also completely offended the Yan family, and even dragged the Ji family into it!
Is this the outcome she wanted?
No! What she ever wanted was to marry Yan Han, live a simple and ordinary life with him, and then watch her mother and sister find their true happiness one after the other!
Having readjusted her mindset, she stepped onto the red carpet, keeping time with the rhythm of the wedding march.
From the moment she lifted her foot, Yan Shao, standing in the center of the stage, and the worried elders below the stage, felt their hearts drop from mid-air to the ground.
Ji Rui, arm in arm with Zhu Qianying, gracefully walked onto the stage and solemnly placed Zhu Qianying's hand in Yan Han's palm.
"Yan Han, Shadow is like my daughter. Treat Shadow well!"
As an elder with no blood relation to him, this is probably all Ji Rui can say and do!
"President Ji, I will!"
Yan Shao held Zhu Qianying's hand and smiled, giving Ji Rui a satisfactory answer.
After answering Ji Rui, Yan Shao took advantage of the moment when Ji Rui bent down to pick up the two little babies of the Ji family, tightened his grip and pulled Zhu Qianying into his arms, wrapping his arms around her waist and embracing her tightly face to face.
Applause and cheers erupted from the audience.
Yan Shao brought his face close to her ear. To outsiders, it looked like he was kissing his bride, but little did they know that he was actually whispering something in her ear.
"Zhu Qianying, stop playing tricks!" Young Master Yan gritted his teeth fiercely.
After his heart returned to the ground, an uncontrollable rage ignited within him.
She was clearly hesitating just now!
It was clearly her own choice to want to marry him. Now that the deed is done, why should she hesitate?
And on what grounds should we back down?
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