Chapter Two
Upon hearing that the two children had fallen for each other, the Huo and Mo families immediately began arranging the marriage.
The process of proposing marriage, taking wedding photos, holding a wedding banquet, and obtaining a marriage certificate, while eliminating many tedious formalities, still took a full half month.
Huo Yuzheng was busy with work and couldn't leave the company. Mo Wansheng went to choose the wedding dress herself, while the Huo family arranged the hotel, wedding car, and so on.
In short, he never attended any occasion where Huo Yuzheng himself could have avoided showing up.
Marriage can be done alone, it turns out.
It wasn't until the Civil Affairs Bureau issued them a red marriage certificate, and Mo Wansheng stared at the red-background photos of herself and Huo Yuzheng under the embossed seal, that she truly felt the reality of marriage.
Incredible.
A single piece of paper established their legal relationship.
Mo Wansheng stood frozen at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau, watching Huo Yuzheng prepare to get into the car.
"Are you leaving? I'll see you off."
Is it on my way?
"I'm not busy today, and anywhere is on my way."
"Okay, thank you." Mo Wansheng didn't stand on ceremony and got into the car.
She chose a corner furthest away from Huo Yuzheng.
Huo Yuzheng turned his head, his gaze piercing through the dim light in the carriage, and landed on Mo Wansheng. "Where are you going?"
"Douceur, thank you."
Upon hearing the address, the driver immediately started the car.
Huo Yuzheng suddenly became interested, "Douceur? Going to buy desserts?"
"No, no, no." Mo Wansheng shook her index finger, denying him.
She raised her head slightly, a hint of pride in her voice, "I drove it."
Huo Yuzheng glanced at the radiant girl beside him, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
She had more secrets than he had imagined.
He tapped his fingers lightly on his knee, his tone calm, "The blueberry cake there is delicious."
Hearing Huo Yuzheng's generous praise, Mo Wansheng instantly perked up.
She instinctively moved closer to him, and the chasm-like distance instantly became just inches apart.
"Right! Right! That's my secret recipe! You have good taste!"
She hummed twice, her eyes sparkling.
Huo Yuzheng added, "It wins because of the blueberry jam."
Mo Wansheng's face lit up with joy, and her voice rose to a high pitch, "So amazing! You can even taste the difference! I made that sauce myself!"
Whenever someone praises her desserts, Mo Wansheng feels ecstatic and doesn't care about her image at all.
She turned her head to the side and stared intently at Huo Yuzheng.
They were so close together.
Once the joy of being praised had subsided, she realized how inappropriate their distance was.
She was so close that she could even see the faint light in his eyes.
Mo Wansheng shifted her body slightly awkwardly to the side, the rustling sound of the leather seat betraying her nervousness.
She leaned against that furthest corner again, regaining her calm and indifferent tone.
Do you go there often?
"often."
"Then why don't I remember it?"
Mo Wansheng has a very good memory. She can remember the regular customers, and sometimes she even knows their preferences.
"I asked my assistant to go."
Mo Wansheng couldn't help but roll her eyes.
This wicked capitalist makes his subordinates talk about buying things in such a high-sounding way, it's a complete waste of labor, what a fine "please"!
She suddenly remembered something and realized what it meant.
"Huo Yuzheng, you're not marrying me just so I can be your personal chef, are you?!"
Huo Yuzheng looked at the imaginative girl beside him, unsure of what to say.
“First, I don’t know you’re the owner of that shop.” He paused for a moment, then continued, “Second, I have the money to buy.”
The implication is that if he wanted to satisfy his appetite, he had many other ways to do so, and there was no need to resort to family marriage.
Yes, he is the head of the Huo family; whatever he wants, he can get it easily.
So what other exceptional qualities does she possess? She admits that "suitability" is one reason, but that's not the real answer she's looking for.
"So, rein in your wildest ideas, let's just take what we need, and make it work." Huo Yuzheng's tone was barely audible, yet it brought the atmosphere inside the car to a freezing point.
“That would be best,” she replied in the same icy tone, turning her face to the other side and looking out the car window on her side.
She had originally intended to wish him a "happy marriage" and, considering his praise, send him a "blueberry cake," but now, she didn't want to deal with this jerk.
When she got out of the car, Mo Wansheng gave Huo Yuzheng a disgruntled look, and every word she uttered was uttered through gritted teeth.
"See you at the wedding, Mr. Huo."
"Okay, see you at the wedding." Huo Yuzheng waved and left.
...
Back at Jingyuan that evening, Mo Wansheng collapsed onto the sofa.
To have a respectable wedding, she wore high heels all day.
She shook her feet and kicked off her high heels.
This scoundrel doesn't deserve her attention.
Mo Wansheng opened her phone and typed a series of messages in the message bar.
"Let me tell you, even in arranged marriages, you have to keep your eyes open."
Blueberry cake: "?"
"I'm not lying to you, really. Keep your eyes open and don't marry a non-human, otherwise you won't even be in the same dimension."
Blueberry cake: "???"
"I apologize for speaking so abruptly. I got married today. But based on our interactions so far, that person has nothing to offer except for money and good looks."
"Yes, they have some taste."
"But not many."
"As for emotional intelligence, it's practically zero."
Mo Wansheng went through Huo Yuzheng's actions in her mind over and over again, scoring them according to her own game-like thinking system.
The entire phone screen was filled with the green terror she created.
"Blueberry Cake" was patient, occasionally sending an "um" to indicate that it was watching.
"Seriously, you have to be careful when getting married. If you meet someone you like, I'll help you vet them in the future."
Blueberry Cake: "No need for that, I'm already married."
Mo Wansheng stared blankly at those words, "I'm married"??
Her "gaming partner" had already become someone else's wife. She shuddered. Could it be considered that she had stolen someone else's wife?
Her game account "Shengzhuzi" was also linked to "Blueberry Cake" in several games as a couple.
"Then let's play games, that guy... won't be angry, will he?"
Blueberry Cake: "If you mean a marriage based on a fixed relationship, then we're not playing those games anymore, and we won't play them in the future either. I just got my marriage certificate recently."
Mo Wansheng let out a breath and rolled over on the sofa.
She seems to have a special connection with "blueberry cake," as they even got married in the same year.
"Then I wish you a happy marriage!"
Blueberry cake: "Thank you, and congratulations on your marriage."
Mo Wansheng's lips stiffened slightly; her new marriage was far from happy.
What happiness can there be in a marriage without love?
It's just a bond formed by mutual interests.
"Blueberry cake" must be so delicious.
As the phone screen gradually dimmed, her heart sank, leaving her with a sense of loss.
This peace was disrupted once again by a phone call from Mo Ningchuan.
"Hello……"
Hearing the weak voice on the other end of the phone, Mo Ningchuan asked anxiously, "What's wrong with Xiao Sheng?"
Why do you look so listless?
"It's alright, Dad." However, the voice on the other end of the phone was filled with wailing.
"How can I be at ease? What happened? Did that brat from the Huo family bully you?"
“Oh my god, Dad, you’re calling your son ‘brat’ now. Just a couple of days ago I saw you calling him ‘President Huo’ so respectfully.”
"If he really bullies you, then we'll definitely have to settle the score with him! What happened? My daughter can't be wronged! I never intended for you to go to their house and grovel."
“Look, I found you more than a dozen before, but you didn’t want them. You suddenly agreed, which startled me. Now look at you, so listless, that’s even more startling.”
Mo Ningchuan was anxious about his daughter's marriage, hoping that she would have someone to take care of her.
A good match in terms of social standing ensures you won't be bullied.
The Huo family, they were still somewhat above their station.
However, the Huo family patriarch personally intervened and asked Mo Wansheng and Huo Yuzheng to meet at least once.
He has to give them that face.
He didn't expect it to work out.
I don't know exactly what the two young people were talking about.
He was really anxious about Mo Wansheng's current state.
My daughter can't be bullied by others.
Getting a marriage certificate made me so listless. In a few days, my dear daughter will really move to the Huo family. I hope she doesn't become depressed.
Mo Wansheng noticed that her father was genuinely worried now, so she quickly reassured him, "It's alright, Dad. I was just busy all day. I get along well with that guy; it's impossible for me to be bullied."
"If you're being bullied, you must tell Dad! If we can't stand it anymore, we'll get a divorce!"
Mo Wansheng yawned, "Alright, alright, I'm so sleepy. I have to move tomorrow, I'm not talking anymore."
"You must tell me if you have something to say!"
She answered loudly, "Okay!"
This made Mo Ningchuan feel a little relieved.
The call ended.
It was him, Huo Yuzheng, who had been guiding her, telling her that this was a family marriage based on mutual benefit.
He was emphasizing this fact. He was distancing himself from her.
Mo Wansheng swiped her phone screen and landed on the chat interface with "Blueberry Cake" again.
The lovely cake made it hard for her to look away.
She seemed to be a little envious of her.
Only a little bit.
...
On the night of the wedding, guests arrived in droves.
The Huo family's business connections extend throughout Jin City. Those who came were all wealthy and influential, including political and business figures, relatives and friends, and media reporters who were also there to record the moment.
They followed the established procedures and completed the entire long wedding process step by step.
A wedding dress custom-designed by a top designer, and dazzling, radiant lighting.
Her father shed tears for her, and the guests applauded for her.
Mo Wansheng stood on that stage that everyone admired, her gaze following the lights on the crystal glass.
My eyes feel a little sore.
This wedding seemed to have nothing to do with her; everyone was sending their blessings to Huo Yuzheng and Mo Wansheng.
A voice rang in her ear.
She was told that these blessings were for the Huo and Mo families.
The owner of that voice was right in front of her.
Huo Yuzheng knelt down on one knee and accepted the priceless wedding ring lying in the velvet box.
The emcee chanted incantations, but Mo Wansheng didn't hear a single word.
She stared blankly at the ring that shimmered with endless brilliance.
A dazzling light flashed across her eyes.
Huo Yuzheng gently took her hand, and a cool sensation touched her skin.
It's that diamond ring.
Mo Wansheng gasped.
She met Huo Yuzheng's deep, dark eyes.
His movements clearly stopped, as if he were confirming something.
Mo Wansheng shook her head and forced a smile.
Huo Yuzheng pushed the ring down to the base of her ring finger.
It feels very heavy.
For a fleeting moment, she wanted to run away.
Applause and cheers rose and fell for them.
Someone started the commotion, and the emcee asked them to express their love for each other.
She froze in the center of the stage, her scalp tingling, and secretly glanced at Huo Yuzheng out of the corner of her eye.
What should be the outcome of this?
Huo Yuzheng leaned down, close to her ear, and whispered, "I apologize for my intrusion, Mrs. Huo."
The next second, an aura that did not belong to her invaded her.
It was a tender and lingering kiss.
It's soft.
It has a hint of sweet aroma from the cream cake base.
This is her favorite flavor.
She was completely addicted.
The guests in the audience were clearly more enthusiastic.
Huo Yuzheng stopped there and straightened up again.
Mo Wansheng's face was already flushed.
She blinked, clearly savoring what was, for her, her "first kiss."
Huo Yuzheng, standing beside him, seemed completely unaffected, his expression unchanged.
The emcee continued to proceed with the various procedures.
The toasts were endless, one table after another, filled with laughter and joy.
Mo Wansheng felt like the muscles on her face were about to freeze from laughing.
She linked arms with Huo Yuzheng; they looked so well-matched.
"Mr. Huo, Mrs. Huo, congratulations!"
"You two look like a perfect match! May you have a long and happy marriage and many children!"
"..."
Flattery followed one after another, and Mo Wansheng's fingers, which were holding the wine glass, even went numb.
Huo Yuzheng, however, remained calm and composed as always; he seemed quite adept at handling such situations.
He was witty and relaxed all evening.
"Come with me," Huo Yuzheng suddenly said, leading her to a secluded corner.
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