Chapter 691 - 690: Wedding (Part 2)

Wu Sheng saw right through Wu Dong’s thoughts. He straightened his collar, adjusted the groom’s red corsage on his chest, then looked up, scoffed, and tossed a piece of advice at his brother.

"Whether the clothes look good on you all depends on your face."

The implication being... just because he was handsome, didn’t mean Wu Dong would be handsome in the same outfit.

Wu Dong: "..."

After opening and closing his mouth a few times, Wu Dong finally couldn’t hold it in any longer.

"Bro, I’m good-looking too, you know! No... that’s not it, I’m handsome too!"

Wu Sheng glanced back at him and replied without the slightest hesitation, "Not as handsome as me."

Just that confident!

Wu Dong took a critical hit.

"Bro, you..." Wu Dong almost started cursing, but he forced himself to hold back. Taking a deep breath, he caught up to Wu Sheng. "It’s your big day, so I’ll let it slide."

Wu Sheng tilted his head and stroked his chin. "You can’t beat me in brains or brawn, and your wife can’t compare to mine. It’s useless to argue anyway."

’Man, this feels great!’

With his long legs, Wu Sheng strode off to greet his friends, Zhao Qian Sun Li.

Wu Dong followed behind, clutching his chest in mock despair, only for the sight before him to deal another critical hit.

Everywhere he looked, there was a sea of handsome men, the only discernible difference between them being the varying colors of their suits.

Over sixty percent of the guests at Wu Dong’s own wedding had been colleagues. The other forty percent were completely overshadowed in this crowd of sharp, handsome men.

Wu Dong had to admit that his own wedding would probably never reach this level of grandeur.

Following Wu Sheng, he watched his brother greet the guests. You could pull any one of them out of the crowd and they’d be someone important—people you’d rarely ever meet, yet here they were, all gathered in one place.

Many of them were faces you’d only ever see in newspapers or on television, but today they were standing right there in the flesh.

Wu Sheng was in high spirits, and Wu Qihua, her face beaming with joy, was also at his side receiving guests, most of whom were elegant wives and young ladies.

It was meant to be a low-key wedding, but the guest list alone made it an event no one dared to underestimate.

If even Wu Dong was marveling at the sight, one could only imagine what the other guests were thinking.

Though the guests were just arriving and the ceremony hadn’t begun, the caliber of the wedding had already been set by the attendees.

Wu Sheng greeted guests for a short while longer before he couldn’t spare any more time.

The auspicious time had arrived; he had to go get his bride.

As the auspicious time drew near, the street outside the alley of the Wu Family residence once again became a spectacle for passersby.

Nearly a dozen vehicles were parked neatly on the street—sedans in the front, SUVs in the back. Each was decorated with a red ribbon, looking very festive.

Seeing a car on the street was no longer a rare sight, but a whole line of them like this was extraordinary. What’s more, they all looked brand-new, a clear sign of their owners’ status.

The red ribbons marked them as a wedding procession. Using cars for a wedding was fashionable these days, but most people had one car at most. Two or three was already impressive; a procession of over a dozen was unheard of.

Even more remarkably, every single driver was a man in a formal suit.

And these weren’t ordinary men. Every one of them looked capable and imposing—not to mention tall and handsome. How could they not draw a crowd?

Half an hour after the cars had parked, they had attracted a huge crowd of onlookers, none of whom dared to get too close. They all buzzed with discussion about the grand spectacle, wondering aloud how lucky the bride must be.

Of course, the crowd of onlookers had no idea that these drivers were no ordinary men.

The men from the research team were Wu Sheng’s closest friends. They were all incredibly excited about his wedding and had been fighting for a chance to contribute. The coveted spots as drivers had been decided after several bouts on the training grounds, earned through sheer force.

Given such a rare opportunity, no matter what they were like in private, they were determined to put on their best and most impressive front. Each one looked stern and dignified.

They were all highly disciplined individuals, and that discipline extended to everything they did, including driving.

When the auspicious time came, the wedding procession emerged, marching almost in perfect step. Their presence was overwhelming. They entered the cars in synchronized unison, and a moment later, the cars all started and pulled away with the same perfect coordination.

The onlookers let out another collective gasp of amazement and envy. Even though they didn’t know anyone involved, many of the idlers in the crowd decided to stick around and watch the whole wedding unfold. It would be a rare story to tell later.

Wu Sheng didn’t know what everyone was thinking, but seeing the smiling faces of the passersby put him in a wonderful mood.

The entire way there, he was filled with a mix of nerves and anticipation, wishing he could instantly appear at Su Li’s home, carry her back, and begin the ceremony.

But no matter how anxious Wu Sheng felt, the cars continued their smooth and steady journey toward Su Li’s home.

Meanwhile, at Su Li’s home, the initial flurry of activity had subsided, replaced by the steady arrival of one wave of guests after another.

Her aunt helped entertain the guests, with Tang Mo assisting by her side. Dressed in a new outfit, he looked exceptionally handsome and well-behaved.

Li Hongqin, Yin Cuihua, and Ling Zhen had arrived early and were also helping to welcome everyone.

Not a single guest felt neglected. Everyone knew the schedule, so no one had arrived too early. The atmosphere was lively as they all waited for the groom’s arrival.

The living room and hallways were filled with laughter and cheerful chatter.

Inside Su Li’s room, her bridesmaid, Li Li, watched the clock, looking even more excited than the bride herself.

"Su Li, it’s almost the auspicious time! The groom must be on his way. You need to put on your headdress and get ready."

Su Li was already dressed in a magnificent, multi-layered, bright red wedding gown. Her hair and makeup were done, and against the vibrant red of her dress, she looked breathtakingly beautiful.

Between the makeup, her own excitement, and the reflection of the crimson fabric, Su Li’s cheeks were rosy, all traces of her earlier pallor gone.

All that remained was the moving beauty of a bride.

Hearing Li Li’s words, she nodded. "Alright, let’s put it on."

The phoenix crown was no simple thing to put on.

"Okay, earrings first." The young woman who had done her hair and makeup immediately got to work.

When everything was finally in place, Li Li stood to the side, completely captivated.

"Beautiful... just so beautiful. Su Li, when I get married, I want to wear a traditional gown just like this. It’s absolutely gorgeous. Oh my god."

It was both regal and beautiful—the very picture of every girl’s dream wedding.

Su Li listened to her friend’s sigh of admiration and took a deep breath as she looked at her own reflection in the mirror.

’For the first time,’ Su Li thought, ’I actually look quite beautiful.’

"Don’t be nervous, Su Li, don’t be nervous," Li Li said, seeing her friend’s deep breath. She hurried to comfort her, though she couldn’t tear her eyes away.

Just as Su Li was about to speak, a voice from outside shouted the news.

"The groom is here! The groom is here!"

The old gatekeeper was one of Su Li’s invited guests. He had stationed his grandson at a nearby street corner to watch for the groom’s party, and the boy had rushed back to announce the news the moment he spotted the procession.

The eight-year-old boy’s face was flushed from running as he excitedly delivered the latest update.

In an instant, the entire house erupted into a flurry of activity.

"The groom is here... Is the bride ready?"

Amid the joyful chaos, a red veil was lowered over Su Li’s head, and her world turned to a field of crimson.

The next second, she heard Tongtong’s excited voice.

"The groom is here! The groom is here!"