Chapter 92

Chapter 92

Shen Tingzhou and Xu Xun's wedding was scheduled for late June.

Song Qingning took the college entrance exam in June, successfully getting admitted to her dream university, Z University, and then moved back to the Li family from Shen Tingzhou's place.

Half a month before the wedding, Shen Tingzhou temporarily moved back to his own home to live with his parents for a while.

From the small details like invitations to the large ones like the wedding venue, everything was handled by Xu Xun, sparing Shen Tingzhou any trouble.

After the invitations were printed, Shen Tingzhou went to the hospital to deliver one to Qin Si.

Coincidentally, Shen Tingzhou ran into Wen Songyuan at the hospital, who was accompanied by a young man wearing sunglasses.

This young man was the same one who had fought with Lingzhan previously. Wen Songyuan had brought him for an eye check-up.

Wen Songyuan had known this young man for a long time, even before his partner He Yu passed away.

Once, while accompanying He Yu to the hospital for a check-up, Wen Songyuan encountered the young man whose eyes had been accidentally injured by chemicals.

At that time, the young man's injuries were severe, but his family refused to pay for his treatment and caused a scene in the hospital, blaming him for causing trouble.

Seeing this, Wen Songyuan helped pay for the young man's hospitalization fees.

Later, as He Yu's condition worsened, he asked Wen Songyuan to find the young man with damaged corneas and donate his own corneas to him.

The young man had a very poor relationship with his family and had dropped out of school early, often getting into fights, which is how he had injured his eyes.

After the cornea transplant surgery, Wen Songyuan took him in and cared for him, eventually helping him return to school.

To the young man, Wen Songyuan and He Yu were his saviors, so when he heard Lingzhan speak disrespectfully, he became furious.

Wen Songyuan treated the young man like a younger brother, and the young man respected Wen Songyuan deeply.

Both had supported each other through the most difficult times in their lives, forming a bond stronger than blood.

After all these events, Wen Songyuan had gained a new perspective on life.

Seeing Wen Songyuan looking well, Shen Tingzhou felt happy for him.

They chatted for a while, but since the young man had just had an eye check-up and couldn't be exposed to bright light for too long, Wen Songyuan had to say goodbye to Shen Tingzhou.

The young man wore sunglasses, and Wen Songyuan helped guide him as they walked towards the hospital exit.

On their way out, they encountered Lingzhan.

Lingzhan's gaze swept over Wen Songyuan, lingering briefly on the hands of Wen Songyuan and the young man, then he walked past them as if nothing had happened.

Wen Songyuan didn't linger either, leading the young man forward.

Only after they disappeared down the corridor did Lingzhan pause slightly.

Shen Tingzhou noticed Lingzhan grab his chest for a moment, but the gesture lasted only a few seconds before he continued walking.

Recently, Lingzhan had released a new album, which received excellent reviews and sales, and he donated all the proceeds.

Lingzhan was shedding his reputation as a hotheaded idol and moving towards becoming a high-quality role model.

The path of growth is filled with regrets and hardships, but fortunately, the end result is positive.

Shen Tingzhou turned his attention back and delivered the invitation to Qin Si's office.

-

On the day of the wedding, the number of guests was unprecedentedly "vast."

He Zitan and He Yanting specially returned from abroad to attend, and even Jiang Ji came back from the neighboring city.

After not seeing each other for half a year, Jiang Ji no longer carried the fatigue and gloominess of the past; his features were relaxed and refined.

He Yanting approached him, "Long time no see. How have you been?"

Jiang Ji was taken aback, then nodded, "I'm fine, how about you?"

He Yanting replied, "Still the same. I heard you're preparing for the bar exam in September. How's it going?"

"I've been studying whenever I can, hoping to pass."

"With your academic record, you'll definitely make it."

Previously, they would argue after a few words, but now they could chat like old friends who had known each other for a long time.

Jiang Ji couldn't pinpoint what had changed, perhaps because he now had a stable career, making him more confident and composed.

Or maybe it was He Yanting who had changed, becoming less domineering, more serene and reserved over time.

As they talked about their current situations, a work call suddenly rang.

Jiang Ji took out his phone and, seeing it was his boss, said to He Yanting, "Sorry, I need to take this call."

Jiang Ji walked to a quiet area to answer the call, while He Yanting silently watched him.

When the call ended, He Yanting discreetly looked away.

-

To avoid any awkwardness, Shen Tingzhou didn't seat He Yanting and Jiang Ji at the same table.

He Yanting didn't ask to switch tables and, seeing the emcee take the stage, returned to his seat.

The emcee began by telling a couple of jokes to warm up the crowd.

Shen Tingzhou's aunt and Xu Xun's grandmother prepared photos of their childhood, which the wedding company compiled into a collection of happy memories.

The large screen began to play photos, and the male emcee was about to stir emotions with his card in hand when his expression suddenly changed.

The LCD display was not showing photos of Shen Tingzhou and Xu Xun, but rather pictures of the emcee in women's clothing, each more revealing than the last.

The quiet venue erupted into chaos.

At this moment, the person sitting in front of the computer stood up and pulled off their low-pressed baseball cap.

"Yan Zikang, you bastard! It's one thing to deceive my brother, but you also deceived my father. Today, I'll ruin your reputation!"

Upon hearing these words, the crowd gasped in shock.

There was actually such a scoundrel who had deceived an entire father and son duo!

The emcee broke out in a cold sweat. He couldn't afford to offend the people getting married today; they had repeatedly instructed him to confirm the procedures.

Any other day would have been fine for trouble, but it had to be today!

Waiting for the emcee to finish stirring emotions before making his entrance, Shen Tingzhou heard the commotion in the venue and felt a bad premonition—

After eating "watermelons" at others' weddings several times, could it now be his turn?

He Zitan, who insisted on being his groomsman, also sensed something amiss. "Doctor Shen, I'll go check."

Shen Tingzhou followed He Zitan forward a few steps but still couldn't see what was happening inside, only hearing the chaotic noise.

When He Zitan approached, he saw two men fighting on stage, and the tall stack of champagne glasses toppled over in the confusion, shattering glass everywhere.

He Zitan immediately became furious.

How dare anyone disrupt Doctor Shen's wedding? And this was his first time being a groomsman!

He Zitan rolled up his sleeves and joined the fight.

Seeing him join in, even more people rushed forward to intervene, pushing and shoving, causing complete pandemonium.

"Don't step on my feet; I'm wearing high heels! My high heels!"

"Who elbowed me in the eye?"

"Move, move, let me out first; you're going to give me a heart attack."

Shen Tingzhou grew increasingly uneasy, just as Xu Xun walked over.

"What's happening inside?"

"Let's elope."

Their voices overlapped.

Hearing Xu Xun's words, Shen Tingzhou finally confirmed his suspicions—the venue must have fallen into some kind of love and hate drama again.

Xu Xun's dark eyes reflected Shen Tingzhou as he asked again, "Do you want to elope with me?"

Shen Tingzhou's heart raced, and he handed his hand to Xu Xun.

Xu Xun grabbed Shen Tingzhou and ran outside.

The wind rushed into their ears like a restless symphony, stimulating every cell, making them feel like bubbles in shaken cola, spreading happiness throughout their bodies.

Sitting in Xu Xun's car, Shen Tingzhou was still panting, but the smile on his face didn't fade.

He rarely did anything rebellious, and running away from the wedding was one of those rare moments.

Though they were escaping, Shen Tingzhou still sent a message to his family to avoid worrying them.

As Xu Xun drove down the road, Shen Tingzhou asked, "Where are we going?"

Xu Xun clearly had a destination in mind. "You'll see when we get there."

Shen Tingzhou didn't ask further, closing his eyes to enjoy the breeze through the window, feeling drowsy.

Having slept too late the night before, Shen Tingzhou felt sleepy as soon as he got in the car. Xu Xun reclined the seat for him to rest.

When the car stopped, Shen Tingzhou woke up instantly, surprised to find they had arrived at his old high school.

Xu Xun unbuckled Shen Tingzhou's seatbelt. "Are you awake?"

Shen Tingzhou stretched his neck. "Why are we at my high school?"

Xu Xun said, "Curiosity."

Seeing Xu Xun open the car door and get out, Shen Tingzhou smiled and followed.

Perhaps because Shen Tingzhou exuded a scholarly aura, the security guard didn't react as they entered the school.

Shen Tingzhou showed Xu Xun around the campus, stopping at the school's honor wall.

There was a photo of Shen Tingzhou, a young man with a fresh face and bright eyes.

Xu Xun paused for a long time, then took a picture with his phone.

Shen Tingzhou laughed. "I thought you might steal that photo."

Xu Xun said, "That would require breaking the glass."

Shen Tingzhou: ... You actually considered it.

But thinking about it without acting on it made him a good comrade.

Shen Tingzhou cast an appreciative glance at Xiao Xu for not vandalizing public property.

Finally taking a clear photo, Xu Xun stood up, "Which one is your classroom building?"

Shen Tingzhou pointed ahead, "That one."

The classroom building wasn't particularly interesting, so Shen Tingzhou took Xu Xun to visit their music room instead.

Shen Tingzhou had formed a band in school before, and they always won awards at school performances.

It seemed a class had just used the music room, as the door was unlocked. Shen Tingzhou led Xu Xun inside.

Seeing the drum kit, Shen Tingzhou felt an itch to play. He sat down and said to Xu Xun, "Want me to play a bit for you?"

Shen Tingzhou hadn't played in years. He picked up the drumsticks and tapped a few times, then found his rhythm and gave Xu Xun a well-paced drum solo.

Sitting by the window, sunlight fell on his focused face, even the tips of his hair gleamed with golden light.

He was like a glowing entity, unconsciously drawing Xu Xun's gaze.

As Shen Tingzhou finished the last beat, Xu Xun leaned in for a kiss.

Shen Tingzhou's eyelashes fluttered.

The kiss was brief, but it left a tingling sensation in Shen Tingzhou's heart.

Feeling awkward, he cleared his throat and asked, "Was it good?"

Xu Xun looked at Shen Tingzhou's flushed ears and nodded, "Very good."

Dr. Shen's vanity was satisfied, and he was about to play another song when footsteps echoed in the hallway outside. The agile Shen Tingzhou grabbed Xu Xun and hid behind the drum kit.

The classroom door was pushed open.

The person who opened the door glanced around, "Strange, I could have sworn I heard the drums just now."

His companion said, "Maybe someone was playing music."

The person didn't think much of it and closed the door again.

Hiding in the corner, Shen Tingzhou breathed a sigh of relief, then laughed at his own behavior.

They didn't really need to hide; this was his alma mater, and it was normal for him to come back and visit.

The breath of the person beside him brushed against his skin, and Shen Tingzhou turned his head curiously, only to see Xu Xun gazing at him, inching closer.

Slightly stunned, Shen Tingzhou instinctively closed his eyes as Xu Xun came close.

Perhaps because it was so quiet, the sound of the door locking was unusually clear.

Just as Xu Xun's lips were about to touch him, Shen Tingzhou stopped him.

Opening his eyes, Shen Tingzhou said painfully, "I think they locked the door!"

Xu Xun: ...

In the end, Shen Tingzhou had to call his former teacher.

The teacher arrived with the key and, upon opening the door, found two people inside.

The experienced teacher immediately sensed something different about them.

Shen Tingzhou had never been so embarrassed in high school, and here he was, caught "late-dating" as an adult.

At lunch, the three of them ate together, and Xu Xun learned a lot about Shen Tingzhou's high school days from the teacher.

To Shen Tingzhou, these stories sounded like embarrassing history. Had he really been that silly in high school?

In his memory, his high school days had been glorious, but now he felt like he was digging his own grave.

After bidding farewell to the teacher, Shen Tingzhou was dragged by Xu Xun to visit his old middle school.

After visiting the middle school, they went to Shen Tingzhou's elementary school. It felt more like a field trip than a wedding day.

By the time they finished, it was already evening, and the sky was completely dark when they drove home.

The villa was pitch black, leaving Shen Tingzhou wondering if the steward was away.

Entering the living room through the garage, all the lights suddenly turned on.

Fu Yunyun held petals and sprinkled them over them, "Brother, Xiao Xu Brother, congratulations on your marriage."

The living room was transformed into a small wedding venue—red carpet, floral arches, colorful lights, a three-tiered cake, and a crystal champagne tower.

Shen Tingzhou and Xu Xun's closest family members were all present.

Seeing this warm scene, Shen Tingzhou felt a warm, tingling sensation in his heart, his throat tightening with emotion.

Xu Xun seemed to have known about the arrangement beforehand and showed no surprise. He gestured to Shen Tingzhou.

Shen Tingzhou snapped out of it and took Xu Xun's hand.

The red carpet stretched long, and Shen Tingzhou led Xu Xun forward, under the gentle gazes of their families, step by step into their future.

Regarding Xiao He and Yu Er, their storyline will be included in the bonus extra chapter.

I have never written a bonus extra chapter before; I heard it needs to be settled first before I can release it.

I initially plan to settle everything by May 1st. Please check then; if it's not up, it means the editor hasn't approved the settlement yet, and it might be delayed until after the Labor Day holiday, but no later than May 15th.

Lastly, I want to thank everyone for your continuous support and understanding. Love you all.

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