Xiang Wan emerged slowly from the fitting room, dressed in a captivating red one-shoulder mermaid gown adorned with tiny rhinestones at the hem. Simple white high heels peeked out with each step. Her hair was styled in a high bun, layers of waves studded with rice-grain-sized pearls. Crystal earrings dangled to her collarbone. With her exquisite makeup, Xiang Wan looked as if she'd undergone cosmetic surgery—her nose was more defined, her eyes larger, and her lips glossy and lustrous. Combined with her aloof and unapproachable expression, she was the epitome of a glamorous queen.
She looked at Qiu Rui with displeasure, only to find that he was staring at her intently, scrutinizing her from head to toe. His intense gaze made her feel extremely uncomfortable, as if she were naked.
"Qiu Rui, can't you have any taste? Is this really necessary for a wedding? It's either trying to ruin the event or looking for revenge. I don't like it!"
"Hmm, I don't like it either, let's change it!"
It was rare for them to agree, and Xiang Wan was somewhat surprised, wondering what Qiu Rui was up to.
"It looks terrible. Change to something more conservative, something that doesn't show your shoulders or legs, so as not to ruin the clothes."
If he hadn't looked so intense and his expression hadn't been so irritating when he said that, Xiang Wan would almost have believed him.
She walked over, stepped on his leather shoes, and stomped on them before going back to the dressing room to change her clothes.
This time, it was a bit more normal—the image of a sophisticated white-collar worker, elegant yet dignified. She strongly suspected that the previous outfit was something Qiu Rui had deliberately made her wear for him, a complete waste of time.
Throughout the journey, Xiang Wan gave him a cold shoulder, while Qiu Rui had secretly had a shop assistant take pictures of her trying on dresses while she was changing and sent them to his phone. Therefore, he wasn't dissatisfied with Xiang Wan's current attitude; as for what he was really thinking, only he knew.
He Yang stood at the hotel entrance greeting guests, but didn't see An Shui'er. Everyone noticed a luxury car parked in front and couldn't help but wonder who was inside.
Qiu Rui, who got off the bus first, successfully aroused people's curiosity. He certainly had the looks to back it up; after all, most people wouldn't care about his inner qualities.
Qiu Rui got out of the car, walked around to Xiang Wan's side, opened the car door for her, reached out his hand, raised an eyebrow at Xiang Wan, and gestured for her to get out.
Now that they were at the hotel entrance, they might as well go all the way. Xiang Wan gritted her teeth, put on a smile, and helped Qiu Rui out of the car.
The hotel security guard drove the car away. Qiu Rui took Xiang Wan's hand, placed it in the crook of his elbow, nodded to her, and walked towards the hotel.
The moment Xiang Wan appeared, He Yang recognized her. This Xiang Wan was no longer the silly, unkempt woman who always silently supported him from behind; instead, she was radiant, confident, and stunningly beautiful. For the first time in his life, He Yang was captivated by this Xiang Wan, and couldn't help but feel a little flutter in his heart. But upon seeing the person beside her, his smile faltered.
Noticing He Yang's unusual behavior, Xiang Wan smiled. Men, indeed, are creatures who only judge by appearances.
"Congratulations!"
Standing in front of He Yang, Xiang Wan didn't say much. She only uttered two words before being stunned by Qiu Rui's extravagant gesture.
"This is a small token of our appreciation from Wan'er. We wish you a happy marriage!"
Qiu Rui, that big idiot, casually pulled out a large red envelope, which looked to be worth tens of thousands of yuan, and placed it on the gift list table next to him without even blinking.
Xiang Wan was furious. She reached out and pinched the flesh on his waist, twisting it back and forth. Qiu Rui wanted to act generous, but wasn't it Xiang Wan who paid for it? He really didn't consider himself an outsider. Go ahead and spend as much as you want; you'll regret it.
Qiu Rui, without changing his expression, pulled Xiang Wan into his arms, grabbed her mischievous hand, and said affectionately, "Wan'er, stop fooling around! All our money is yours to manage! I can't afford to give away too much of my private savings; I can't just give away my dowry, right?"
How could he say such a thing in front of He Yang? Xiang Wan pinched him again, and he pulled her hand behind his back as if she wanted to hug him.
He Yang was right in front of him. When he heard what Qiu Rui said, his face turned very ugly. He tried to remain calm and said, "It's good that she's here. With the relationship between Wan'er and me, there's no need for such formalities."
He Yang handed the red envelope over again, but Qiu Rui didn't take it. He looked at Xiang Wan with a half-smile, waiting to see her make a fool of herself.
Xiang Wan pulled her arm away, pushed the red envelope back, and laughed, "You said it yourself, this is just a formality. This amount of money is nothing to us, don't worry about it. Besides, we won't have any relationship in the future, so there's no need to return the gift. My husband doesn't care about this, right?"
Xiang Wan said this last sentence to Qiu Rui through gritted teeth!
While she was speaking to He Yang, he somehow grabbed her hand and squeezed it hard, so hard that she could barely maintain her smile.
Xiang Wan has finally witnessed what it means to be vindictive and petty.
Qiu Rui smiled and put his arm around Xiang Wan, whispering in her ear, "You're quite the actor. How about we add some more excitement and make his life a living hell?"
Holy crap, this guy, on the surface he's all lovey-dovey, but his words are anything but ambiguous. He's a better actor than her. Xiang Wan didn't dare to have any expectations of him. After all, he has a criminal record. She's not stupid; her intuition tells her she'll get herself into trouble. Better to stay away, lest she get taken advantage of and end up having to say thank you.
"Not very good, don't cause me any trouble!"
When it comes to acting skills, Xiang Wan will not admit defeat.
One is deeply affectionate, the other is tender and gentle. To outsiders, Xiang Wan and Qiu Rui are a couple deeply in love, deeply in love with each other.
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