Chapter 819 431: Secrets Hidden Deep Within the World (5)

This association consists of 'famous national entrepreneurs' from Xiang Island and various provincial capitals on the mainland, serving as an important communication link between Xiang Island and the mainland.

The fellowship frequently organizes Xiang Island or mainland entrepreneurs to visit each other's regions in turn for inspections, aiming to achieve business cooperation in various industries and promote mutual development between the mainland and Xiang Island.

Zheng Ling, as the president, always personally led the members to a mainland province for inspections, and local governors always personally hosted them. The implication behind this is self-evident, and her personal influence is also apparent. And at today's dinner table, as long as the bride and groom haven't arrived, she naturally becomes the center of attention.

Although Xie Lingyun is her daughter, she's still young; all the guests at this table treat her as a junior, and she doesn't receive much attention. However, with Gina chatting with her, she isn't exactly neglected, and to be precise, she's actively engaging Gina in conversation.

The topic naturally can't avoid the real protagonists—the newlyweds at today's wedding. But compared to bride Huang Tianxuan, Xie Lingyun seems more curious about her friend Zhao Qingge's husband, the groom Li Peifeng.

She's been persistently asking Gina about Li Peifeng, making Gina a bit bewildered.

"This son-in-law of mine really has some charm, only met him once, and already captivated this Medicine Realm Princess?"

With this suspicion in mind, Gina changed the subject, proactively asking Xie Lingyun about her love life...

Xie Lingyun knew she'd been misunderstood, so she found an excuse to change the subject: "Auntie, it seems I haven't seen the groom's family; where are they?"

Gina exclaimed: "Due to the distance, the wedding plan is to hold two events, one in Hangzhou and one in Peifeng's hometown; so his relatives didn't come, but his parents did. However, they haven't been feeling well today, resting in their room, and maybe will come out a bit later."

After speaking, Gina checked the time, seeing there were less than ten minutes left before the ceremony formally began, she couldn't help but feel anxious: "It's about time, I'll go check."

Just as she was about to stand up, she saw Old Li and Old Yu walking onto the lawn from the doorway.

It turned out that the couple wasn't in their room but had gone for a walk outside the hotel. However, they did indeed look unwell, with no joy or happiness on their faces, appearing rather heavy, as if heading to a trial.

"The ceremony is about to start, where did you both go?"

"...Huizhi was a bit nervous, so I took her out for a walk to relax."

Even though I'm the one giving away a daughter, I don't feel sad, so why are you, the groom's parents, anxious and downcast?

Although Gina found it strange, she expressed understanding, and afterwards Yu Huizhi proposed canceling the segment in the ceremony where the groom's parents would take the stage. Gina hesitated for two seconds before agreeing.

"Fine, I won't go on stage either; let Old Huang give a speech instead... Come, let me introduce you to some guests."

Gina brought Old Li and Old Yu to Zheng Ling's table for introductions. The latter had already noticed their approach and had been intently observing Li Qiyuan and Yu Huizhi. As they reached the table, Zheng Ling proactively greeted them.

"These two are the groom's parents? They look too young. May I ask your ages?"

...

The wedding ceremony was set up simply, without steps like the bridal abduction or door blocking; the on-site ceremony wasn't complicated either. The newlyweds exchanged rings, confessed their love, drank cross-cupped wine, and finally ended with songs by the bride and groom as dining commenced.

Throughout, Huang Tianxuan was somewhat excited; even though she restrained her emotions, she couldn't help but cry tears of joy when the singing was about to end.

Li Peifeng, with the experience of a second marriage, performed very well in the ceremony once he set aside any distractions and temporarily let go of concerns about Beijing affairs. Many guests, either out of politeness or genuine feelings, congratulated Mr. Huang and Mrs. Huang, saying 'You've found a good son-in-law' and similar remarks.

Brothers Huang Xing'an and Huang Haoye tried to embarrass him, leading a group of friends to persuade him to drink repeatedly, but Li Peifeng easily handled them.

The wedding ceremony successfully concluded, but at the strong suggestion of Mr. Huang and Mrs. Huang, the Li family will stay in Hangzhou for three days to visit relatives and friends, among other affairs.

Even though Li Peifeng was eager to return to Beijing to persuade Zhao Qingge to withdraw the lawsuit, he couldn't fly back on the second day after the wedding, so he could only comfort himself that it was the National Day holiday, and returning two days late wouldn't delay things. He used this excuse to suppress his impatience.

On the night the wedding ceremony ended, the newlyweds went to bed early. Huang Zhiyi was taken by the elders, allowing the couple to finally have a peaceful night's rest.

Despite a busy day, Huang Tianxuan was still energetic at this moment, lying in bed while browsing wedding ceremony photos on her phone, her mind wandering and constantly chatting, asking Li Peifeng which photo she looked good in or talking excitedly about the schedule for the next day.

Li Peifeng lay on the bed with his hands behind his head, responding in a casual manner, which annoyed Huang Tianxuan.

"Did you hear what I was saying? Are you communicating with someone in your mind again?"

"I heard you."

"Then repeat what's planned for tomorrow."

"First, visit your second uncle's, then your aunt's house... Should I buy some gifts?"

Huang Tianxuan sighed: "You clearly weren't listening; that's the old plan. It's changed now. Tomorrow, my parents have invited both families to meet up, and we'll just have dinner at the hotel. But you'll have lunch with my friends as planned."