Chapter 323: Wedding

**Chapter 323: The Wedding**

Lu Hanchuan noticed Xiao Xiao was nervous two days before the wedding.

She was tossing and turning restlessly in bed, unable to sleep.

He turned on the bedside lamp. "Can’t sleep? Wanna talk?"

Xiao Xiao rolled over. "What about?"

"Tell me something about your childhood," Lu Hanchuan said.

She stayed quiet. She grew up in a completely different era than him.

Besides, talking about the compound might expose her secret.

She needed to keep her cool.

"I’m going to sleep."

Xiao Xiao shut it down immediately and dove into Lu Hanchuan’s arms.

He chuckled helplessly. "Seriously, not even a little curious?"

Lifting her head, she whispered, "Then tell me when you first met me."

She was really curious—after all, the novel she’d read skipped this part.

Better to get the truth straight now, to avoid blowing her cover later.

Lu Hanchuan hesitated.

Should he come clean? He’d planned to take it to his grave.

Xiao Xiao stared at him. She could tell he was hiding something.

"You're definitely keeping secrets! Spill it!" She sat up and made a playful threat near his neck. "Talk now, or else!"

"Alright, alright, lie down. I’ll spill." He pulled her back beside him.

"We actually first met at Songlin Town’s market."

That was one of Lu Hanchuan’s secrets.

Back then, he didn’t know Xu Jianwen well, so naturally, he hadn’t paid much attention to Xu’s fiancée either.

If Han Xing hadn’t blabbed, he wouldn’t have known she was from the compound too.

Xiao Xiao’s eyes widened. It wasn’t that she was easily shocked—it was just that this totally blew her mind.

"But I remember you saying something different before."

At the time, he had been so enthusiastic that Xiao Xiao thought he and the original her had something going on.

"That’s true," Lu Hanchuan admitted. "Because I thought you were beautiful—my ideal type.

I only liked you a little at first. But as we got to know each other better, I found your personality even more adorable, so I asked you to fake being my girlfriend."

Afraid she’d be mad, he quickly added, "You weren’t into dating back then, and I figured you’d say no. That’s why I came up with that plan."

After listening to Lu Hanchuan’s explanation, Ye Xiaoxiao went quiet.

“Xiao Xiao… you’re not actually mad, are you?”

Ye Xiaoxiao wasn’t mad—she was thrilled.

Lu Hanchuan had no ties to the original host; he was entirely hers.

As someone who’d crossed into this era, Ye Xiaoxiao had finally found a person wholly her own.

She threw her arms around Lu Hanchuan. “I’m not angry.”

“I love you, Lu Hanchuan.”

Ye Xiaoxiao murmured her confession against Lu Hanchuan’s ear.

Lu Hanchuan held her tightly, and those three words wrecked him—he crushed his lips to hers.

...

The wedding wasn’t overly elaborate. The day before the ceremony, Ye Xiaoxiao spent the night apart from Lu Hanchuan and stayed at Ye Changning’s villa, waiting for him to pick her up the next day.

For customs like door games, she kept it simple—just a playful nod to tradition.

After all, her friends would be there to cheer her on, and her brothers would hassle Lu Hanchuan a little at the door.

The night before, Ye Changning proposed an all-night rager.

Ye Xiaoxiao refused. “No way, Third Bro. I’ve got an early start—I’m hitting the sack.”

She wouldn’t be joining her brothers.

Ye Changning then turned to Ye Changsheng and Ye Changan, who had just arrived in the capital.

“I’m going to bed early too,” said Ye Changan, who was strict about his sleep routine.

Ye Changsheng wasn’t about to pull an all-nighter either.

As for Ye Changqing, he was tied up with a phone call upstairs.

With no takers among the elders either, Ye Changning threw in the towel.

“Alright then, everyone get some rest. We’ll need our A-game for Xiao Xiao’s big day tomorrow.”

Early the next morning, the makeup artist, stylist, and photographer arrived to document the wedding.

Ye Xiaoxiao was up before the sun and immediately surrounded by a small army of stylists pampering her.

Bai Mengan and Su Tong showed up at the crack of dawn to cheer Xiao Xiao on.

Of her roommates, only Tang Xiuxiu made it early—the rest would skip to the noon reception.

Bai Mengan was stunned when she saw Ye Xiaoxiao all dressed up.

“You’re a vision—like some fairy-tale princess.”

Her gown was fit for royalty—nothing on TV even came close. Su Tong even asked, “Did they raid a palace for this?”

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Come on girls, don't overdo it. I wouldn't dare wear antique artifacts."

Bai Mengan was curious, "Where was this custom-made? I want a set like this when I get married too."

Classic Chinese woman—always hunting for shopping links.

Ye Xiaoxiao smiled, "When you get married, I'll recommend the designer to you. Are you planning to marry the class president?"

Bai Mengan said shyly, "Unless something comes up, probably yes."

Su Tong: "Wow, you guys are moving fast!"

It hasn't been that long.

The old Bai Mengan who swore off men is now gone.

Bai Mengan: "Did you think I was just slacking off during my internship year? We've been joined at the hip all year, so our relationship has really taken off."

Ye Xiaoxiao gave an approving thumbs-up.

By the time Ye Xiaoxiao finished getting ready, it was almost past 8 a.m.

Lu Hanchuan's groom's party arrived at 9:15.

The weather was cloudy today—pleasant but not too hot.

The villa was laid with red carpets, and red double happiness symbols were pasted on the windows.

Ye Changning's villa had been bought several years ago, but this was the first time it was so lively.

The Ye family relatives were outside welcoming the groom's party.

Ye Changning had pulled an all-nighter making hundreds of riddles for Lu Hanchuan to solve today.

Now he was blocking the entrance, waiting for Lu Hanchuan to solve all the riddles before letting him in.

But unexpectedly, Lu Hanchuan only guessed ten.

Then two tall men suddenly rushed out and carried Ye Changning away—actually picked him right up off the ground.

The people Lu Hanchuan brought for the wedding were all his childhood friends.

Han Xing, Liang Chengxu, Xu Linfeng, Shang Qing... these high-flyers from all walks of life were all among them.

Liang Chengxu carried Ye Changning away with a smirk, "Come on big bro, if we delay any longer the good timing will pass. You can puzzle over these later during the banquet."

Ye Changning: "I said put me down! Do you think carrying me away will get you in? Jiangnan! Hold the door!"

Unfortunately, even though Jiangnan was an ex-bodyguard, he couldn't defeat a group of military-trained wrestlers.

And there was a traitor in the team—Ye Changan had already let them in.

When they reached the bride's door, Bai Mengan made the groom and his crew sing before she would open it.

Han Xing shouted from outside, "Shouldn't the bride pick the tune? We have a pop star here—we can handle anything you throw at us."

The others all looked at Han Xing and silently took a subtle step back.

Meaning: Brother, don't rope us into your boasting.

Bai Mengan turned to Xiao Xiao, "Hurry! Xiao Xiao, choose one!"

Ye Xiaoxiao thought about the '80s golden oldies—seemed like they were all breakup songs.