The small leather suitcase was opened, revealing dazzling gemstones that sparkled in the sunlight.
Yun Suiwan exclaimed in surprise, "Sister Fanyan, you're too kind of you to give me such an expensive gift!"
Gu Fanyan smiled slightly and said, "Take another look."
Her meaningful gaze startled Yun Suiwan even more. After looking at the jewelry more closely, Yun Suiwan realized what was going on.
She had seen this set of jewelry before.
She was only a teenager at the time. The Yun family held a banquet, and her mother wore this set of gorgeous jewelry, winning the attention and praise of everyone present.
She and Yun Wanqing both stood beside their mother.
Yun Wanqing said, "Mom, the jewelry you're wearing today is so beautiful!"
“Of course,” Mom replied, “this is a family heirloom from my maternal family, and it’s also part of my dowry. When Qingqing gets married, Mom will also give it to her as part of her dowry.”
Yun Wanqing said with a wronged expression, "Mom, our family is so rich, and you only gave me one set of jewelry!"
"Of course not," Mom laughed. "Don't worry, Qingqing, you'll have plenty more!"
Yun Suiwan always remembered how she felt at that time. She also wanted to wear her mother's jewelry when she got married when she grew up, but that night, her mother didn't look at her once.
Unexpectedly, many years later, this set of jewelry was placed in front of her today.
"Sister Fanyan, thank you." Her eyes were full of gratitude.
“Don’t thank me,” Gu Fanyan shook her head, “Lu Dongjue gave it to me and asked me to give it to you.”
"Lu Dongjue?" Yun Suiwan asked in confusion, "Why did he go through all this trouble?"
“Because he was afraid you wouldn’t accept it,” Gu Fanyan said. “This set of jewelry wasn’t bought by him, but given to him by your mother.”
Yun Suiwan was taken aback.
Gu Fanyan continued, "When your mother handed this to him, she didn't say much, only that it belonged to the Yun family and only members of the Yun family were worthy of owning it."
"Wanwan, after thinking it over, I think it's most appropriate to give this to you today."
Yun Suiwan lowered her face, a wave of sorrow washing over her, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Gu Fanyan understood and gently comforted her, "Wanwan, if you want to cry, just cry. There's still time to touch up your makeup."
Upon hearing this, Yun Suiwan burst out laughing, and her previously tense tears suddenly gushed out.
"Sister Fanyan, did you come here specifically to cause trouble today?" she jokingly scolded.
Gu Fanyan smiled tenderly, "Wanwan, today you will be the happiest bride in the world! You will be happy every day from now on!"
"Thank you, Sister Fanyan." Yun Suiwan hugged Gu Fanyan and whispered, "Promise me, Sister Fanyan, that you will be happy too!"
Gu Fanyan looked up at the sky and said to herself, "I will definitely be happy."
The wedding began.
Lin's father and Gu's father took Yun Suiwan's hand and walked down the red carpet.
Ahead stood Lu Dongjue's tall figure, his eyes filled with anticipation.
As Gu Fanyan walked in the bridesmaids' procession, watching Yun Suiwan walk step by step toward the person who would bring her happiness, her eyes couldn't help but well up with tears.
The image of Mount Paektu came to her mind.
That place was once the place where she placed her hopes for happiness, but reality proved to be so fragile.
She felt a gaze fixed on her face.
She looked up and saw Lin Zhibai standing in the groomsmen's group, his gaze fixed on her face.
She was mentally prepared to run into him today, so she remained calm.
After a brief eye contact with him, she calmly and composedly looked away.
She never looked at him again.
"Let's have our bride say a few words first," the emcee's voice drew everyone's attention to Yun Suiwan. "At this moment, what does the bride most want to say?"
Holding the microphone, Yun Suiwan looked at the man in front of her, a man she knew very well and who knew her very well. Many unforgettable moments they had spent together flashed through her mind, and her throat felt sore and painful.
“Lu Dongjue,” she smiled through her tears, “I’ve known you since I was a child. Although we’re not thirty yet, I feel like we’ve already spent half our lives together.”
"Some of the right people we meet are too late; we grow old before we can truly spend time together. I'm so glad I've been with you for so long. Every day from now on is a bonus. Don't worry, I will cherish every single second we spend together..."
As she spoke, tears still streamed down her face.
Lu Dongjue's eyes also reddened.
Those who knew about Yun Suiwan's physical condition all lowered their eyes.
The atmosphere suddenly turned melancholic.
Seeing that things were not going well, the emcee quickly handed the microphone to Lu Dongjue: "Groom, why don't you say something to the bride too?"
Lu Dongjue raised his hand, but instead of taking the microphone, he wiped away Yun Suiwan's tears.
“Wanwan, we still have a lot of time,” he gazed at Yun Suiwan affectionately, “You must remember your vow today, and love me well every minute and every second from now on.”
"Yes." Yun Suiwan nodded with tears in her eyes, "As long as I live every single second."
Lu Dongjue held her tightly in his arms.
Gu Fanyan couldn't help but shed tears.
Those unaware of Yun Suiwan's health condition were moved by the deep affection between them.
Only those like Gu Fanyan, who knew about Yun Suiwan's physical condition, truly understood the deep-seated pain behind this vow.
Fortunately, Yun Suiwan's illness is not entirely hopeless.
After the ceremony, it was time for the bride and groom to thank the guests and toast them.
Gu Fanyan stayed by Yun Suiwan's side, while Lin Zhibai and Shen Xinghui stayed by Lu Dongjue's side.
She is now only grateful that when she and Lin Zhibai planned to get married, they did not publicize it widely, and now that the wedding has been canceled, no one is talking about it.
However, there are always some that are malicious.
Yun Suiwan told her to come to the dining area and have something to eat first. She then noticed that not far away, several middle-aged women from the same circle were chatting with Gu's mother.
She went closer and listened, and almost burst out of her lungs in anger.
"You spoil the child too much. There are only a handful of top elite men in this city, and Lin Zhibai is definitely one of them!"
"I heard that many people are trying to introduce their daughters to Young Master Lin. You're so foolish, taking a good spot and then giving it up to someone else!"
"Has your Fanyan and Young Master Lin been together for several years? What will happen to your Fanyan once this gets out?"
"Yeah, if you don't let Young Master Lin pay, won't your Fan Yan be at a loss!"
Gu's mother's embarrassment and anger were obvious.
Gu Fanyan was about to step forward and retort when she saw a familiar figure arrive at her mother's side ahead of time.
"Gu Fanyan will always be my fiancée. I can marry her anytime she is willing to."
"Young Master Lin!"
"Young Master Lin, we were just joking, please don't take it to heart!"
"The bride and groom are toasting over there, let's go take a look."
Several gossipy women ran away in a swarm, as if afraid that Lin Zhibai would remember what they looked like.
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