It was a matter of privacy, and although Xiao Yue was surprised, she didn't ask. She simply said, "I see. Then bring your boyfriend next time!"
Feng Feng nodded, "Okay."
The topic was quickly dropped, and they chatted about other things. Feng Feng had to go back to take care of Wen Zhouyuan, and she left shortly after dinner.
Only after Feng Feng left did Xiao Yue ask Lin Mei, "When did Feng Feng and Shen Su break up? You never mentioned it."
"They broke up a while ago," Lin Mei found it difficult to explain the specifics. "I forgot to tell you."
"What a shame, they were quite a good match!" Xiao Yue had a very good impression of Shen Su. He was polite, easygoing, and unpretentious, and he seemed like a perfect match for Feng Feng. She thought they might end up together, but they had separated in the end.
Lin Mei and Xing Zheng's wedding date was set for April 20th. By then, the weather in Nanjiang City had already warmed up, with temperatures around twenty-six degrees Celsius, making it most pleasant. The wedding day was sunny, and the sky was exceptionally blue.
Their wedding was held at a resort in Nanjiang City. The venue was the result of several rounds of revisions by three designers. The red carpet was lined with roses on both sides, and the fragrance of fresh flowers filled the air as soon as one entered.
Lin Mei had changed into her wedding dress and was looking in the mirror in the dressing room. Lan Lan and Feng Feng, as bridesmaids, accompanied her. A little over a year after giving birth, Lin Mei's figure had fully recovered. The custom-made wedding dress fit her perfectly, showcasing its value. Coupled with her meticulously designed makeup, she exuded a radiant aura. Lan Lan took many photos of her, exclaiming, "So beautiful! Xing Zheng is so lucky."
Seeing a best friend get married always evoked such feelings. "This wedding dress is so beautiful. Which designer made it? Leave their contact information."
"Are you planning to pick out a wedding dress and get married too?" Feng Feng asked playfully.
"Can't I wear a wedding dress if I'm not getting married?" Lan Lan replied. "Among the three of us, I'll definitely be the last one. I'm not even sure if I'll get married." Feng Feng was now with Wen Zhouyuan, unlike her, who didn't even have a proper boyfriend, let alone talk about marriage.
"That's not necessarily true," Lin Mei added mysteriously. "Who knows, maybe Liang Yu Feng will suddenly take you to the Civil Affairs Bureau one day!"
"Get out of here! Don't jinx me!" Lan Lan pushed her shoulder. "On your wedding day, I won't argue with you!"
Lin Mei smiled but said nothing. Although Lan Lan said that, Lin Mei had a strong intuition that she would be the next one to get married.
The custom in Nanjiang City was to choose an auspicious time in the evening to start the wedding ceremony. At six o'clock, the wedding officially began.
The guests were all seated, and Lin Mei and Xing Zheng stood at opposite ends of the red carpet. Lin Mei was accompanied by Lin Zhengde, who was wearing a suit. He would walk Lin Mei down the red carpet and hand her over to Xing Zheng.
The number of wedding guests was not large, but all eyes were focused on the couple. As the music started, Lin Mei and Lin Zhengde walked hand in hand towards the red carpet. People around them were scattering flower petals and setting off confetti, creating a dazzling spectacle.
She slowly approached him, her gaze fixed on that tall figure. She walked with her eyes straight ahead, crossing mountains and rivers, traversing the passage of time, and walking towards him with an unwavering heart.
Lin Zhengde placed Lin Mei's hand into Xing Zheng's. At that moment, applause erupted from the audience. Lin Zhengde said to Xing Zheng in a voice only they could hear, "Treat her well."
Xing Zheng nodded without hesitation, his determined gaze saying it all. Lin Zhengde turned and retreated from the stage, his tears falling at that moment. He secretly raised his hand and wiped his eyes.
When facts were presented through a ceremony, people couldn't help but feel sentimental. His only daughter had now become someone else's wife.
Upon seeing Lin Zhengde wipe his tears, Lin Mei's tears also fell uncontrollably. She had never understood why people would cry so much at weddings before, but experiencing it herself, she finally understood. The ceremony amplified emotions, and she felt as though she saw her parents withdrawing from her life.
When Lin Mei cried, Xing Zheng wiped her tears for her until she stopped, and the ceremony continued.
The process was not complicated, nor did it involve excessive showmanship or platitudes. After the wedding vows, they exchanged rings and embraced in a kiss, and the ceremony concluded.
Jing Chu was in the audience. The one-year-old child didn't understand what a wedding was, only seeing his parents doing strange things on stage. Driven by curiosity, he wanted to participate. Jing Chu jumped down from Xiao Yue's arms and excitedly ran onto the stage, "Mommy, Daddy!"
Lin Mei and Xing Zheng, who had just finished kissing on stage, were startled by their son's sudden appearance. Jing Chu grabbed Lin Mei's wedding dress hem and curiously pulled at it. The wedding dress was too large, and he couldn't get close to Lin Mei. Xing Zheng picked Jing Chu up, and Lin Mei stepped forward to touch his face.
Many guests in the audience were seeing Jing Chu for the first time. Although Lin Mei and Xing Zheng were often photographed, they had always protected their child well, and their child's full face had never been exposed to the media. Today, his true appearance was finally revealed.
Xing Zheng held the child in his arms. The little one, just over a year old, was clearly Xing Zheng's replica. All the guests were discussing how alike the father and son were.
Despite the minor incident with Jing Chu on stage, the wedding concluded successfully. That evening, and for the following days, the financial and entertainment sections of Nanjiang City were almost entirely dominated by this wedding. Lin Mei also became an object of envy.
Married life was peaceful. Jing Chu was healthy. As time went by, he learned to form sentences and became increasingly adept at charming people. However, with the arrival of their child, Lin Mei and Xing Zheng's time alone together was drastically reduced.
After the wedding, the couple had not had time to go on their honeymoon.
It wasn't until the third month of their marriage that Xing Zheng, with a firm resolve, left Jing Chu with Xiao Yue and Lin Zhengde, and took Lin Mei to Europe for their honeymoon. It was their first trip together since they met. The long-awaited time alone together was filled with sparks, and their originally planned itinerary was completely abandoned.
Upon arriving at Sicily, they spent three days in their sea-view room at the hotel, which could be described as unrestrained indulgence.
Lin Mei was once again awakened from her exhaustion by Xing Zheng's kiss. Her waist was still sore. Meeting his lustful gaze, her heart sank, and she placed a hand on him, "Are you crazy? If you continue to indulge like this, your body will have problems."
"I've been holding back for so long, I'm going crazy," Xing Zheng easily broke free from her. "There's always a light bulb at home. Have you had your fill?"
He hit the nail on the head. Although Jing Chu was well-behaved, many things had become inconvenient with him around. Intimate moments were often interrupted by him. This hard-won time alone together...
With this thought, Lin Mei wrapped her legs around his waist. He lifted her hips and carried her.
In a flash of lightning, they were already engaged in the latest round of passion.