Chapter 695 - 694: Wedding (6)

"The groom’s here!" Everyone stood up, unable to stop laughing as they looked at Wu Sheng.

When Wu Sheng’s groomsmen entered, the laughter grew even louder. What a group of handsome, top-tier men.

Li Anna and her female colleague watched the beaming, grinning Wu Sheng. They couldn’t help but laugh out loud, their hearts a mix of excitement and envy.

Wu Sheng, however, paid them no mind. After a quick greeting, his eyes were fixed on the bride’s bedroom door.

"If you want to claim your bride, shouldn’t the groom make a little gesture?"

Li Li’s voice, brimming with suppressed excitement, came from inside the room.

"A gesture?" Wu Sheng raised an eyebrow.

"Red envelopes! Red envelopes!" Wa Wa Lian and Wu Dong yelled in unison.

"I’ve prepared plenty of red envelopes," Wu Sheng said with a laugh as he set Tang Mo down from his shoulders.

"Here, you get one too. A big one." Wu Sheng handed one to Tang Mo first.

Tang Mo grunted and took it, and in the next instant, he was at the bride’s door.

"Here are a few more for you." Wu Sheng then stuffed several more red envelopes into Tang Mo’s hands before bending down, picking the boy up, and setting him to one side.

"Red envelopes! Get your red envelopes!" Wu Dong stepped forward, holding a whole stack of them.

The moment Wu Dong finished speaking, the door opened a crack. Li Li peered out and froze when she saw him. "That’s a lot of red envelopes."

"There’s more," Wu Dong had just begun to say with a smile when Wu Sheng and Wa Wa Lian rushed forward.

"Watch out!" the two of them said, effortlessly pushing the door open.

Li Li and Ling Zhen, who had hoped to hold the door, didn’t stand a chance. Wu Sheng walked right in.

"Red envelopes, red envelopes." Wu Dong grinned, stuffing several into each person’s hands.

Li Li and the others were vexed that they had failed to guard the final door, but there was no time to dwell on it.

The moment Wu Sheng stepped into the room, the entire atmosphere changed.

After entering, Wu Sheng glanced around the room, but then his eyes landed on Su Li and he couldn’t look away.

Dressed in a bright red wedding gown with a matching veil covering her head, Su Li sat there quietly, just waiting to marry him.

Wu Sheng took a deep breath, and then another. He was so excited he could barely control himself.

Even though Su Li’s face was veiled and he could only see a hint of her chin, Wu Sheng still couldn’t tear his eyes away. His heart surged, and the beat in his chest suddenly accelerated, threatening to burst from his ribcage.

"Su Li," Wu Sheng called softly, his voice trembling with emotion.

’I’m finally going to make Su Li my wife.’

The once-boisterous bridal chamber had gradually fallen silent. Everyone watched Wu Sheng, smiling kindly.

"It is the auspicious hour..."

The shout broke Wu Sheng’s fervent gaze. His eyes shifted, and he took two steps forward, squatting down in front of Su Li.

"Su Li, I’m finally taking you home."

He spoke softly, watching as the corners of Su Li’s mouth curled up gently.

Wu Sheng smiled too. "You’re not getting away from me in this lifetime."

With that, Wu Sheng reached out and lifted Su Li into his arms.

He did so with such ease, it looked as if he could carry ten more of her.

Li Li, Ling Zhen, and the others immediately started hooting. "Whoa, whoa, the groom’s got some serious muscle!"

Wu Sheng didn’t answer, simply striding outside.

Tang Mo followed behind, watching Wu Sheng’s effortless display. He glanced down at his own small frame, bit his lip resentfully, but finally gave up with a sigh.

"Let’s go, let’s go, everyone! Don’t forget to bring your things."

Li Hongqin started calling out to everyone. Tang Mo also roused himself and began ushering the guests out of the room.

Everyone set off in a lively procession. The groomsmen politely and thoughtfully escorted them, reminding them to be careful.

After Tang Mo and the others were outside, he quickly locked the door.

Wu Sheng walked at the very front, carrying Su Li effortlessly, but he was completely dazed, doing nothing but staring at her and smiling.

Even though Su Li still wore her red veil and he couldn’t really see anything, he just couldn’t stop looking.

Wu Dong followed anxiously behind them, ready to act as a spotter. He was terrified Wu Sheng would get so lost in his daze that he’d drop Su Li, which would be a disaster.

Su Li clung tightly to Wu Sheng’s neck. Because of the veil, she couldn’t see the path; her vision was a field of red. The only thing she could make out was a part of Wu Sheng’s chest.

Su Li couldn’t see Wu Sheng’s face, but she could feel his scorching gaze, which was impossible to ignore.

"Watch where you’re going. Don’t fall," Su Li murmured, her face growing hot from his stare.

"I won’t. I could walk down these stairs with my eyes closed," Wu Sheng immediately replied.

Su Li couldn’t help but want to smile again.

Wu Sheng carried Su Li, grinning like an idiot. He paid no attention to his surroundings, single-mindedly carrying her down the stairs and out the door.

Wu Dong watched him make it down the stairs safely, seemingly oblivious to everything around him, and shook his head.

"He’s a lost cause. Completely love-struck."

Wa Wa Lian laughed, patting Wu Dong on the shoulder. "Kid, you’re too young to get it. Marrying the woman you love is a joyous occasion. It’s pure happiness. Come on, let’s keep up."

The people following behind also laughed as they watched Wu Sheng.

"My, he’s so strong! Look at him, not even flushed or out of breath. A relative of mine had a son get married, but the groom was too skinny and the bride was a bit heavy. He could barely carry her on his back. In the end, the bride had to get down and walk for a stretch."

"You can say that again..."

The crowd chattered excitedly. Eyeing the dashing groomsmen, they gossiped, wondering which of them were married, and trailed along behind.

Li Anna and her female colleague lagged behind, muttering to each other. "Where are we going? The groom’s house or the Imperial City Restaurant? How are we supposed to get there? They’re not going to make us walk, are they?"

Although Su Li had given them invitations, she hadn’t expected them to actually show up at her family home, so they were clueless about the day’s itinerary.

"Who knows? They haven’t said anything. But there’s no way they’d make us walk, right? Even if they don’t have cars, they should have at least rented some to take us, shouldn’t they?"

The female colleague frowned and replied in a low voice.

"It’s fine. I drove. If I have to, I’ll just drive over. We’re colleagues, after all. I could even give a ride to a couple more people if needed."

As Li Anna was thinking, she failed to notice the hesitant expression of Tongtong’s mother, who was walking right behind them.

Although the two were speaking quietly, Tongtong’s mother still heard them. She wanted to tell them not to worry, but just as she was about to speak, she heard Li Anna continue.

"I wonder if it’s even really at the Imperial City Restaurant," she said, her voice still very low.

Hearing this, her colleague perked up. "Right, right! I was wondering the same thing! I was tempted to ask back at Su Li’s house. The Imperial City Restaurant... can just anyone get in? I heard that regular people can’t even dream of it. It’s a place for hosting leaders and foreign dignitaries. The security is incredibly strict."

The colleague then glanced at Li Anna and flattered her, "Of course, if it were you, Anna, you could definitely get in. You’re different, after all. But for Su Li to hold her wedding there... that seems a bit unlikely, don’t you think?"

"Who knows? Her husband is supposedly quite capable," Li Anna said with a slight smile, her tone dripping with envy.