novelraw Chapter 933: Sister, Please Have Some Tea
Chapter 933: Sister, Please Have Some Tea
"How could I expect my in-laws to rush over? I should send someone to fetch them. However, I’m overloaded with too much work right now and cannot personally make the trip. Afu, you take the ’Ocean Number’ to Tianhai and bring over my in-laws," Shen Tian said with excitement upon hearing Lin Feng’s words. He immediately resolved to have Uncle Fu take the ’Ocean Number’ to Tianhai to pick up Lin Feng’s parents. In truth, Shen Tian had initially wanted to go himself, but at present, he was simply too swamped with matters and quite unable to leave, hence delegating Uncle Fu to the task.
"That works too. Once the banquet ends, I’ll just give my parents a call," Lin Feng agreed. He certainly didn’t mind these details and was also aware of the substantial trouble that the Dark Demons had caused for Shen Corporation. Everything still needed to be handled by Shen Tian, so it was understandable that he couldn’t get away.
Once the matter was settled, the group didn’t continue with their drinks. Neither Old Monster nor Wan Long had anticipated such developments, leaving them both delighted. The meal concluded, the party rose from their seats, left the dining room, and moved to the lounge to drink tea and chat. Given his other commitments, Shen Tian conveyed his apologies before excusing himself prematurely; the meal itself had been a challenging fit into his schedule...he had no choice...
Before anyone realized it, time had slipped away.
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By the evening, Uncle Fu had brought Lin Feng’s parents over. Lin Yiwen and Zhang Lan were, of course, thrilled to see Shen Tian, and the three quickly finalized details for the wedding. In fact, there wasn’t much to discuss—a family wedding banquet is, by nature, simple. It merely involved setting up one banquet and notifying friends and relatives, also fixing the following day for the ceremony.
On this matter, Shen Tian was insistent. He was aware that Lin Yiwen and Zhang Lan were ordinarily very busy individuals—a point noted to him by Shen Fu during their call. They had been picked directly from their workplaces, demonstrating the need to expedite the wedding proceedings without complicating their work routines.
Initially, Lin Yiwen and Zhang Lan hesitated, but seeing Shen Tian’s firm stance, they ceased to object. Indeed, their schedules were quite packed; the many days spent in Capital City had left them with a backlog of tasks. Plus, with their son’s grand wedding to arrange, time was truly tight. They decided it was best to proceed as Shen Tian had suggested, as it would also be advantageous for them.
With the agreement in place, Shen Tian arranged for Lin Yiwen and Zhang Lan to rest, then instructed Uncle Fu to prepare for the wedding before retiring to his study to make some phone calls...
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The next day at the Shen Family residence, the scene was festive with joyous decorations, and although nothing seemed amiss from the outside, inside there was an air of celebration and everyone’s face was alight with happy smiles.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do—Lin Yiwen and Zhang Lan changed into the festive attire prepared by Uncle Fu. Lin Feng donned a traditional Tang suit, which lent him an even more distinguished air. Shen Tian and Uncle Fu’s faces were constantly brimming with happiness at the sight.
In the morning, guests began arriving. Shen Tian, leading Lin Feng, welcomed guests at the entrance. The invited were not many—just some incredibly well-connected tycoons from Yuegang and a selection of the Shen Family’s direct relatives, with no others invited by Shen Tian.
"Brother Shen, congratulations! Yaoyao is finally getting married."
"Please come in, shared joy, haha, shared joy!"
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"Brother Shen, this must be Lin Feng, right? The young man seems great, congratulations!"
"Lin Feng, this is Uncle Li from the Li Family, my best friend."
"Hello, Uncle Li!"
"Hahaha..."
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"My congratulations, Brother Shen! What a joyous occasion!"
"Please, come inside; Old Li and the others are already here."
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Before long, all the guests had arrived and were seated at the round tables in the courtyard of the Shen Family home. With only a few tables laid out due to the small number of guests, everyone began to chat after taking their seats, creating a lively atmosphere. They were all very happy, discussing how Shen Yao, known as the most beautiful woman in Yuegang, was finally getting married. These tycoons were well aware of the specifics from Shen Tian and knew just what kind of man Lin Feng was. They were overjoyed for Shen Tian finding such a son-in-law.
As for why the wedding was being held at home instead of having a large celebration, they didn’t give it much thought, simply assuming that Shen Tian didn’t want to cause a stir throughout Yuegang. If Shen Tian really wanted to have a grand wedding for Shen Yao, the impact would have been too wide-reaching and matters far too complicated. Besides, all of this was the Shen Family’s own business, and it was not their place to concern themselves with the specifics. Knowing that Shen Yao was getting married and that Shen Tian had invited them to the wedding was enough for them.
Time always flies by quickly, and just as the guests were getting into their conversations, the auspicious moment had arrived, and the real wedding began.
Everything proceeded with traditional Chinese rites. The guests watched as two beautifully dressed women approached from a distance. Ding Wan’er was also in splendid attire, her light pink Tang suit made her look exceptionally beautiful. She led Shen Yao, who was dressed in a phoenix crown and wedding robe, through the crowd to Lin Feng’s side. After handing Shen Yao over to Lin Feng, Ding Wan’er stood next to Zhang Lan, her face radiating happiness.
Shen Tian, Lin Yiwen, and Zhang Lan sat on the main seats, with smiles blossoming on their faces. Watching Lin Feng and Ding Wan’er about to wed filled their hearts with joy. The ceremony then proceeded with the traditional three kowtows under the host’s guidance.
After the ceremony, the guests burst into warm applause. In their eyes, Lin Feng and Shen Yao were indeed a couple matched by heaven, with the groom’s talent and the bride’s beauty. They all envied Shen Tian for finding such a fine son-in-law, but none of them expected what was to come next...
"Yaoyao, serve tea to Wan’er," Shen Tian said from the main seats, overwhelmed with tears. After his wife passed away so many years ago, he had lived with his daughter ever since. Today, he finally saw her married, and his heart was incredibly stirred. Even the usually calm Shen Tian couldn’t control his emotions, silently mourning his late wife and praying she could feel the happiness of their daughter’s wedding.
Yet even amidst his emotions, Shen Tian hadn’t forgotten something important—to have his daughter serve tea to Ding Wan’er, as he had instructed her the night before. In Shen Tian’s view, it was the Shen Family who was honored by Lin Feng’s union, so this announcement of Ding Wan’er’s status as the main wife could not be overlooked. After the main ceremony was completed, Shen Tian brought up this matter.
"Yes, Father," Shen Yao responded without any objection, as her father had already discussed this with her the previous night. She had always regarded Ding Wan’er as a sister, so serving tea was the natural thing to do. After agreeing to her father’s request, Shen Yao took the tea offered by Uncle Fu and approached Ding Wan’er, holding out the cups with both hands.
"Sister, please drink this tea," Shen Yao said with a smile, not minding the gesture at all. From the moment she resolved to become Lin Feng’s woman, she knew this day would come and had been mentally prepared. Moreover, Ding Wan’er had always treated her so kindly, like a true sister, making serving this cup of tea even more appropriate.
What!
How could this be!
Shen Yao is not the main wife!
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The multitude of guests in the courtyard were struck speechless at this scene, well-aware of what it signified. Many of them had multiple wives and concubines and were therefore familiar with such practices. Initially, they had only thought Shen Tian was being low-key about his daughter’s marriage, but they had never imagined that he would allow Shen Yao to be a consort to Lin Feng. In their view, considering Shen Tian’s current status, it was simply inconceivable for his daughter to be anything but the principal wife.
Yet, they soon overcame their shock, showing understanding and acceptance of Shen Tian’s decision. After all, they knew Shen Tian very well after all these years. Renowned for his acumen and capability in the business world, Shen Tian wouldn’t be fooled by anyone. To agree to such an arrangement revealed that Shen Tian was wholeheartedly willing for Shen Yao to be Lin Feng’s consort. It suggested one thing: Lin Feng must be even more extraordinary and powerful than Shen Tian had described—although they were not fully privy to the real circumstances.
It seemed that Lin Feng must indeed surpass what Shen Tian had told them, earning Shen Tian’s submission and willing concession of his treasured daughter as a secondary wife. Lin Feng’s strength was undoubtedly beyond imagination, as there was no other explanation for Shen Tian’s actions.
Realizing this, their faces regained their smiles. Simultaneously, they all thought of discussing Lin Feng in detail with Shen Tian when convenient and making his acquaintance. Establishing a good relationship with Lin Feng would only benefit their own families.
"Relative, this..."
"Relative, this..."
Lin Yiwen and Zhang Lan had not anticipated such a turn of events. They understood the significance of the tea serving ceremony. Shen Tian entrusting his daughter to their son without clear status already made them feel indebted, and now Shen Tian’s acknowledgment of Shen Yao as a secondary wife could potentially tarnish the Shen Family’s reputation. Considering this, they wanted to reassure Shen Tian that there was no need for such a gesture.
Similarly, Lin Feng also hadn’t expected Shen Tian to make this decision. However, for Lin Feng, it was merely a surprise. He understood the intent behind Shen Tian’s actions: by doing so, Shen Tian signified to the world his readiness to entrust the Shen Family to him. From this day forward, the Shen Family was the Lin Family, and the Lin Family was the Shen Family. With this realization, Lin Feng felt no need to express anything, but looked at Shen Tian with even more respect. For Shen Tian, with his status and reputation, to willingly act so decisively was already a profound declaration of his commitment.