Chapter 435: Day 40 into the Mary Sue Story (Extra 1)

Chapter 435: Day 40 in the Mary Sue World (Side Story 1)

Three and a half years later.

At the graduation ceremony of Shengjing Royal Academy, Leng Bingning stood at the podium as the outstanding graduate representative.

Her long black hair was neatly tied back. Her eyes, which had once frequently changed color with intense emotional swings, had now settled into a steady deep blue, only occasionally shimmering with subtle light during rare emotional surges.

Her voice filled the auditorium through the microphone—confident, steady, radiating the resilient brilliance forged through hardship.

In the front row of the guest section, An Yi sat with Lu Lu glued to his side.

He'd graduated the year before and had been invited today to attend a friend's graduation.

"...I thank my alma mater for its nurturing, and I thank all those who have helped me." Leng Bingning's gaze swept across the audience, pausing briefly in An Yi's direction: "It has taught me that true strength comes from inner strength and continuous learning. In the future, I will continue to move forward, to honor what I've learned and live up to expectations."

An Yi clapped softly, a smile tugging at the corner of his lips.

After graduation, Leng Bingning, just as she'd planned, entered an internship at the An family company.

Two months later, she was officially hired full-time. Another three years passed, and she was fast-tracked to Deputy Project Director.

At only twenty-five, she had already become a rising star in the company.

She had stayed true to her original resolve, never leveraging her past acquaintance with An Yi for any advantage, and worked hard to create value for the company.

It wasn't until that deep autumn afternoon that Leng Bingning was found by her family, completing the final piece of the original novel's plot.

When An Yi heard her excitedly share the news, he patted the head of Lu Lu, who had leaned in to hear the gossip, and offered his sincere congratulations.

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As for An Yi and Lu Lu's wedding, it was finally held the year An Yi graduated.

In the years following their engagement, Lu Lu nagged about it practically every single day, "When are we getting married?"—and he would propose again with a new twist every time. Because when Lu Lu sobered up and realized that his proposal had been a drunk, crying ultimatum, he was totally mortified.

Back home, his family gave him weird looks too. His eldest sister and second brother were both a bit scared of him.

They didn't want to go out with him, too embarrassed to be seen with him.

His second brother even patted him on the shoulder and told him to take good care of An Yi, saying he figured An Yi had it rough putting up with him.

Lu Lu: "..."

No matter what they thought, An Yi loved him!

As for his various proposals—from filling the house with rose petals and candles, to arranging a drone light display on the beach spelling out "Marry Me, An!"—he was endlessly creative and tireless in his efforts.

An Yi always indulged him. Sometimes, when the mood struck him, he'd even play along, and a single smile would send the man scrambling over for a kiss.

In the end, the wedding was set on a private island owned by the An family.

The date was one Lu Lu had insisted on secretly having a master calculate as an auspicious day.

The wedding was lively.

On the wedding day, the sea was azure, the sky clear, and the white sand fine.

Pure white flowers and greenery adorned the surroundings, with the sea breeze carrying a salty, fresh scent.

An Yi and Lu Lu stood side by side on the ceremony platform surrounded by sea breeze and flowers. As they exchanged vows, Lu Lu's voice trembled: "An Yi, I love you."

An Yi looked at him, his gaze as gentle as water: "I love you too."

"Now, the grooms may kiss," the officiant announced with a smile.

They kissed deeply under the sunlight and sea breeze.