Chen Ze was somewhat surprised to see Huang Xinyi. He had not invited her to his wedding, but she had come uninvited, which surprised him.
However, Chen Ze thought to himself, since she has already come, he should treat her with courtesy, after all, she is a guest.
With a smile, he first clinked glasses with Principal Li and then said, "Principal, it's been a long time, you still look as dashing as ever."
Upon hearing this, Principal Li smiled and shook his head, sighing, "I'm getting old; I won't be principal for many more years. But you, your career is growing bigger and bigger—you're truly a force to be reckoned with! Today is your big day, and I wish you both a happy marriage and a long and happy life together!"
Chen Ze and his wife thanked Principal Li together, saying, "Thank you, Principal!"
Just then, as if she had suddenly made up her mind, Huang Xinyi abruptly stood up from her seat.
She gripped the teacup tightly with both hands, as if it were her last shred of courage. Then, she took a deep breath and mustered all her courage to speak: "Chen Ze, congratulations on your marriage! This cup of tea is for you."
Chen Ze was clearly surprised; he hadn't expected Huang Xinyi to suddenly stand up and offer a toast.
However, he quickly recovered and politely picked up his glass, a smile on his face: "Thank you." However, his words were brief and flat, without any extra emotion, and he simply took a small sip of wine.
Huang Xinyi stared at Chen Ze, and seeing his indifferent attitude, her already stiff smile became even more unnatural.
She couldn't help but think of the man who had once pursued her relentlessly and passionately, but now he was about to marry another woman.
In that instant, an indescribable pain welled up in Huang Xinyi's heart. She felt like an abandoned child, lonely and helpless. This feeling made her throat tighten and her eyes gradually moisten.
To hide her emotions, Huang Xinyi forced back her tears and downed the liquor in her hand in one gulp.
However, she clearly underestimated the power of the liquor. Having never drunk alcohol before, she was choked by the pungent taste and coughed incessantly, tears streaming down her face uncontrollably.
"Xiao Huang, this is baijiu (Chinese liquor), drink it slowly," Principal Li, who was sitting next to him, said with concern.
"Principal, I'm fine." Huang Xinyi said, taking a tissue from the table to wipe away her tears, and then poured herself a glass of wine.
She slowly reached out, gently grasped the wine glass, raised it slightly, and her gaze slowly fell on Wang Siyu. A faint smile appeared on her lips as she softly said, "Come on, beautiful bride, this glass is for you."
Wang Siyu keenly sensed that the pretty girl's behavior was somewhat unusual. She noticed that the girl seemed to be drinking silently, and whenever she looked at her husband, her eyes revealed an indescribable emotion.
A sense of unease welled up in Wang Siyu's heart. She gently tugged at her husband's sleeve and gestured for him to explain who this girl was.
A hint of wariness flashed in Wang Siyu's eyes as she secretly wondered: Could this girl be a mistress her husband had been having an affair with? If she suddenly started making a scene later, it would be troublesome.
Thinking of this, Wang Siyu frowned slightly. She slowly raised her head, staring straight at Chen Ze, a hint of anger flashing in her eyes.
Chen Ze felt his wife's sharp gaze and his heart tightened. He quickly explained, "Honey, don't misunderstand. This is my old classmate. We went to the same school from junior high to high school and then to university. She is still studying at Shenzhen University."
As he spoke, Chen Ze gave Wang Siyu a reassuring look.
After hearing Chen Ze's explanation, Wang Siyu's expression finally softened slightly. She picked up her wine glass, lightly clinked it against Huang Xinyi's, and then said in a calm tone:
"Past events are like fleeting clouds, merely memories. It's best not to constantly bring them up. People should always look forward; only then does life have meaning."
As she said this, Wang Siyu's gaze fell on Huang Xinyi, as if implying that she should stop dwelling on the past.
To avoid causing unnecessary trouble, Wang Siyu even gently tapped Huang Xinyi with her finger, hoping she would understand what she meant.
However, Huang Xinyi clearly did not understand Wang Siyu's good intentions.
After listening to Wang Siyu's words, without saying a word, she raised her glass and downed the baijiu in one gulp. Keep in mind, Huang Xinyi had never drunk alcohol before! After those two glasses of baijiu, her body immediately reacted.
Huang Xinyi's eyes began to glaze over, and her once clear vision became blurred.
Looking at Wang Siyu in front of her, she was surprised to find that the other person's figure had become two, and even overlapped, making it difficult for her to distinguish which one was the real Wang Siyu.
At this moment, she was drunk and pointed at Wang Siyu, saying loudly and angrily, "Why can't we talk about the past? Chen Ze loved me a lot before! We grew up together, played together, and spent several happy years of high school together. It's just that I accidentally lost him, and you just happened to pick him up. You got a great deal. In fact, Chen Ze was originally my man."
Fueled by alcohol, Huang Xinyi started talking non-stop, completely disregarding the gazes and reactions of those around her.
Her voice echoed in the hotel lobby, attracting the attention of many people. People turned their heads and looked in her direction with curiosity, and the once noisy lobby instantly became quiet.
In the hotel lobby, relatives and friends began to whisper among themselves, some surprised, some curious, and some with a mocking smile.
Not far away, the bald man whispered to the members of the Chen Clan Chamber of Commerce, "Look at us, our chairman is really something! He's not only the youngest and most outstanding tycoon in Guangdong's business community, but also a charming and talented playboy! Look at all the romantic entanglements he's got come knocking on our door today!"
Chen Daming's lips curled slightly upward, revealing a half-smile, and he said mysteriously:
"What's so special about that? The chairman has two pregnant wives at home! I found out by chance when I went to visit him last time. I never imagined he could have three wives living together at the same time, and they could all get along peacefully without any arguments. I really admire him to the core!"
His tone was full of admiration for the chairman.
Chen Xing and the others leaned closer and whispered, "Is it true that the vice president is really like this? Three wives living together without arguing? That... is impossible." He stared at Chen Daming with disbelief.
"More real than real gold," Chen Daming affirmed with a smile.
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