novelraw Chapter 956: Guests Arriving
Chapter 956: Guests Arriving
"In-law, with your words, entrusting Wan’er to your care, I am completely relieved," Zhou Ping said with an immediate burst of joy upon hearing Zhang Lan speak. Knowing Zhang Lan’s reputation in the business world, even though she was often abroad and busy with her husband, Zhou Ping felt completely reassured. Now, handing her daughter over to the Lin Family, she was truly at ease as a mother.
Zhou Ping knew that her words had no real meaning, for everything was already set in stone, with the wedding planned for today. How could she possibly harbor any other thoughts at this moment? Nevertheless, she felt compelled to express herself, even if it was needless.
From Zhou Ping’s perspective, no matter how she looked at it, Lin Feng had too many women, and even though her daughter was the principal wife, she knew little about these other girls. History had shown that jealousy and strife among concubines were common, and it was inappropriate for her daughter to handle such matters. It was best for Zhang Lan to intervene. Now that Zhang Lan had spoken, it suited Zhou Ping’s wishes perfectly and settled her heart.
"Mom, please be assured, my mother-in-law is very kind to me, and Lin Feng is even kinder. Don’t worry about these useless things anymore," Ding Wan’er conveyed her thoughts on the side, and indeed, that was the reality. Today was the happiest day of her life, and she truly did not want her mother to feel any other way but happy.
"Good, good, good, I’ll listen to you, my daughter. You must take good care of your in-laws, understand?" Upon hearing her daughter say this, Zhou Ping instantly smiled as well. She completely understood her daughter’s intentions. Today was her daughter’s happy day, and she really shouldn’t overthink things. The discussion then pivoted to reminding her daughter of her duties toward her in-laws.
"Sure, I know all this," Ding Wan’er said, her smile broadening when she saw her mother happy. She hoped that her mother would feel the same happiness during her wedding ceremony, which was what she wanted most—the best blessing. Thinking this, Ding Wan’er grew even happier.
"In-law, rest assured, Wan’er is such a good girl, I hardly have time to dote on her. Today is Wan’er’s big happy day, let’s all be happy and not think of unhappy things, right? We elders all want our children to lead happy lives, so let’s joyfully handle the wedding ceremony today, don’t you agree, in-law?"
Zhang Lan also smiled, understanding Zhou Ping’s current thoughts. Raising her daughter and then suddenly sending her off to marry would inevitably bring a sense of loss, which was natural. Therefore, Zhou Ping’s behavior today was quite normal; Zhang Lan might have acted the same way if she were in her shoes. This was why Zhang Lan reassured Zhou Ping again, aiming to completely ease her mind by promising to take good care of Wan’er.
"Right, that’s the logic. Please excuse me; okay, from now on, I’ll think of nothing else but happily marrying off my daughter."
Having heard Zhang Lan’s words, Zhou Ping immediately affirmed she would no longer entertain those pointless worries. She didn’t know why, but even though today was her daughter’s joyous day, she kept thinking about useless things, which made Zhou Ping feel helpless. However, Zhang Lan’s words awakened her, and today was all about joyfully marrying off her daughter. Even if she felt reluctant, her daughter was grown now and naturally ready to marry.
Seeing her daughter in her splendid attire, Zhou Ping’s smile grew even more radiant. She wanted to give her daughter a joyous wedding ceremony, her smile expressing all her blessings for her.
Ding Wan’er, seeing this, felt overwhelmingly happy. She knew her mother was reluctant to let her go, but she had grown up and was naturally going to marry. Now that her mother had put aside all her thoughts and became happy, she naturally felt happy too. Although she seldom saw her mother since she was little, the bond between mother and daughter could not be severed. Today was her grand wedding day, and naturally, she wanted everyone to be joyous.
Just then, eight beautiful ladies entered, Chu Meng, Leng Mei, and six others, all dressed up for the occasion. Today, Ding Wan’er wore a bright red wedding gown, while they all chose pink cheongsams, perfectly complementing Ding Wan’er. The eight ladies, seeing Ding Wan’er almost finished with her makeup, all gathered around her.
"Sister Wan’er, you really look so beautiful!"
"Yes, you truly are enviable!"
"That’s nothing, Xiaoyu, when it’s your turn, I’ll prepare an outfit like this for you too."
"Really? That would be wonderful, Sister Wan’er is the best."
"Wan’er, you really look stunning, I didn’t expect this wedding dress to look so gorgeous on you!"
"Sister, do you like it? If you do, you can wear the same for your turn."
"Sister Wan’er, you look so beautiful, I want to try it on myself, but it seems I still have to wait a few years."
"Lin Jie, no rush, it will come soon."
The ladies were all very happy, chattering nonstop, all praising Ding Wan’er for looking stunning in her wedding dress. Each one felt a stirring of desire to wear such a dress themselves, unable to help expressing their envy. Being women, how could they not dream of wearing such dresses? However, they understood that such desires were inappropriate; among them, only Ding Wan’er qualified for this privilege. They could only have familial wedding ceremonies and would not be able to wear such attire.
However, as much as they admired her, there wasn’t a trace of jealousy in their hearts, for there was nothing to be jealous of; Ding Wan’er had already won them over with her character, and they had long acknowledged her status as the foremost wife. Thus, seeing Ding Wan’er so beautiful now, all they felt was happiness. Each of them wore a beaming smile, and although the wedding was Ding Wan’er’s, to them, it seemed unimportant. As long as everyone was together, being happy and joyful was better than anything.
Meanwhile, Zhou Ping and Zhang Lan, standing off to the side, smiled happily upon witnessing this scene.
"See, their sisterly bond is really strong, and there won’t likely be any conflicts, so rest assured," Zhang Lan whispered to Zhou Ping. The sight of the women’s joyful interactions filled her with an indescribable happiness. Initially, she had been worried about her son, thinking that having these many women together might lead to conflicts. But whatever her son had done to align their thoughts, they now seemed as harmonious as one, which was precisely what she, as a mother-in-law, longed to see.
Moreover, Zhang Lan had her own little calculations. Including Ding Wan’er, Lin Feng already had nine women by his side. This number was indeed something, and she figured it wouldn’t be long before she could become a grandmother. At that time, she imagined a host of grandchildren, which would be such a delight. Thinking of it made Zhang Lan smile ear to ear.
"Indeed, seeing them get along so harmoniously puts me at ease," Zhou Ping, observing this scene, was genuinely thrilled. She could tell that the emotional bonds these girls shared with her daughter were real. Pretense might work for some things, but the eyes couldn’t lie. Years of business experience had honed her Flame Eyes Golden Gaze, and she could see the happiness and joy in their eyes. Her daughter being with these kind-hearted women, she knew there would be no problems and she could be completely at ease.
Thinking of this, Zhou Ping also smiled truly, a smile that sprung from her heart. She had let go of all burdens, now completely reassured about her daughter’s future life. She had no more worries, as long as her daughter was happy, she, as a mother, would be the happiest.
As the gathering of women chatted, their joy grew, and eventually, Zhou Ping and Zhang Lan were also pulled into the conversation. The deep sisterly bond among the women filled the elders with immense joy...
Time passed imperceptibly, and soon it was time to receive the guests. Notables from all walks of life in Tianhai drove to the venue, parking their cars before arriving at the entrance with gifts and laughter.
"Congratulations, Huang Shi, why are you here greeting guests?"
"Uncle Liu, Lin Feng is my boss. It’s only natural for me to greet guests on my boss’s wedding day. Please come in, today’s wedding is very lively."
"Alright, I’ll go in first. This jade Guanyin is my gift. Where should I deliver it?"
"Just next to the reception desk, you can register it there. Uncle Liu, I need to greet others, please head over there first."
"Alright, I’ll handle it myself."
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"Congratulations, congratulations, Huang Shi, you’re here too."
"Yes, my boss is getting married, so I’m the greeter. Uncle Huang, please register over there, then take a seat inside. Today is a big happy day for my boss, make sure to drink a couple more glasses later!"
"Absolutely, absolutely, haha, you go ahead, I’ll go inside."
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"Congratulations, congratulations."
"Uncle Wang, you’ve arrived too; please come in. Today’s a big day for my boss, I’ll be greeting here, please come in."
"You go ahead, Huang Shi, don’t mind me."
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Guest after guest arrived, increasing in number, making Huang Shi sweat profusely. The guests, all prominent figures in Tianhai, recognized Huang Shi, and though it was odd to see the renowned young man of Tianhai greeting guests, once they heard his words, they understood. Since today’s protagonist, Lin Feng, was Huang Shi’s boss, it was quite normal for Huang Shi to be there greeting. Seeing how busily Huang Shi was working, they offered their congratulations without further ado, then registered their gifts and walked into the wedding venue.
Yet, they also felt a bit curious - how could Lin Feng be Huang Shi’s boss? But now wasn’t the time to inquire; the thought quickly passed through their minds. The reason would naturally become clear in the future, but today, the most important thing was to attend the wedding. Other matters could wait until later.