He wants me dead!

Cai Jue couldn't help but shout angrily, "Liu Qing, I've long wanted to end our partnership. Let's make it clear today: I only cooperate with the Liu Family of Hangcheng, not you!"

"Ah?"

Liu Qing said, bewildered, "Family Head Cai, what are you talking about? I..."

"I what? Get lost!"

Cai Jue scolded him angrily. Fearing he hadn't been clear enough, he quickly squeezed out a smile and looked warmly at Liu Beiming.

"Beiming, right? You'd better treat your wife well, or don't blame your Uncle Cai for getting angry, haha."

Never mind Liu Beiming; all the guests were baffled.

Liu Qing publicly embarrassed the Liu Family, so shouldn't Cai Jue be happy? Why is he helping the Liu Family instead...?

The other big shots also hurriedly chimed in, expressing their blessings for the newlyweds and saying how fortunate Old Master Liu was to have such a wonderful daughter-in-law!

By now, even the dullest guest understood the situation. These big shots weren't here to cause trouble for the Liu Family, but to support the bride!

They were all shocked, wondering what kind of background the bride had to be so formidable.

A few of Liu Qing's close business partners exchanged glances and quickly scrambled to take a side. The best way to do that was to follow Cai Jue's lead and kick Liu Qing while he was down.

"Liu Qing, our company will no longer be sourcing medicinal herbs from you."

"Neither will our Hangcheng Third Hospital."

"..."

For a moment, Liu Qing, who had hoped to gloat over their misfortune, tasted the bitter flavor of despair.

Jiang Yuanxi, who had been overjoyed at the Liu Family's downfall, was now completely dumbfounded.

Complex and mocking gazes fell upon them, leaving Liu Qing and his wife, Jiang Yuanxi, so awkward and embarrassed they wished they could find a hole to crawl into.

They didn't dare to linger any longer and left in disgrace.

However, as they reached the door, Jiang Yuanxi looked back and saw Eighth Master and Su Daiyi leaning in and saying something to Xu Lai.

A bold guess suddenly formed in Jiang Yuanxi's mind.

Could it be—

Are these people here to congratulate the Liu Family out of respect for Ruan Tang's husband?

Jiang Yuanxi looked at Ruan Tang, who was smiling sweetly in her white bridesmaid dress, as beautiful as a fairy. A wave of envy surged through her heart.

She was so jealous.

Why does she get to smile so happily, while I have to leave in disgrace?

But as she stepped out of the Liu Family's home, the utterly lost Jiang Yuanxi seemed to understand something. She took her disconsolate husband's arm and said softly, "Honey, let's go back to Country M."

"Sigh."

Liu Qing didn't speak. He couldn't find the words. He just sighed deeply. It felt as if his life had plunged into darkness and he had lost the will to live.

"Don't sigh. You'll blow all your good luck away. You have to smile more. Good fortune only comes to those who smile."

"Really?"

Liu Qing paused for a long time, then murmured, "Yuanxi, I always loved seeing you smile, but you've rarely smiled since you married me."

"I'll smile more in the future."

"Good."

***

「Inside and outside the door were two different worlds.」

The arrival of Su Daiyi, Old Jiang Ba, and the others livened up the wedding considerably, and the guests began toasting the couple in rounds.

This allowed Liu Beiming to finally heave a sigh of relief. Even though he had been diluting his drinks with water, downing so much of it was still taking a toll.

The atmosphere grew even more heated after Xu Lai and Yiyi performed a magic trick.

Holding Ruan Tang's hand, Xu Lai clicked his tongue in amazement and said, "Honey, how can you be so beautiful?"

In her white bridesmaid dress, Ruan Tang didn't look like a mother at all. She looked more like a twenty-year-old girl, as beautiful as a blooming flower.

Ruan Tang tucked a stray strand of hair back, saying coolly, "Is that so? I'm not as pretty as that fairy, though."

This "fairy," of course, was Ni Xing.

My dear wife is clearly still a bit jealous of Ni Xing...

Ruan Tang couldn't understand it. Why were there so many beautiful women around Xu Lai? Su Daiyi, Ni Xing, and even that so-called sister of his, Chong Yang... Ruan Tang had even seen a glimmer of adoration for Xu Lai in Chong Yang's eyes. She felt like she had so many rivals. The invisible pressure on her was immense!

Xu Lai: "..."

What else could he do? Of course, he chose to express himself through actions. He placed some food on her plate and said, "Here, honey, have some more meat."

"Daddy, Yiyi wants some meat too," Yiyi said in a soft voice.

"Okay."

Xu Lai nodded, serving his wife and daughter. Qian Song was doing the same for his family.

Although Liu Nanwei and Li Mi didn't have children, the two of them chatted and laughed together.

The public displays of affection all around suddenly made the food taste bland to Zhou Feng. He found himself wanting to go back to work...

The wedding proceeded smoothly and didn't wind down until late at night.

However, the two bridesmaids and the bride gathered at a separate table to talk about old times, all three women getting quite drunk.

As they were leaving, Luo Chu, supported by Qian Song, slapped Liu Beiming on the shoulder and slurred, "If you ever dare to bully Yaoyao, I'll kill you!"

Liu Beiming just gave a foolish laugh.

Qian Song, on the other hand, was genuinely worried. He knew his wife could actually do it. A Ninth Grade Martial Artist could obliterate Liu Beiming, an ordinary person, with a single breath, leaving nothing behind to bury.

Luo Chu, acting like the big sister of their trio, hugged Ruan Tang and sobbed, "Tang, I hope I live to see you get married."

Ruan Tang also staggered, but she still managed to glare at her best friend. "What... what nonsense are you talking about?"

"Ruan Tang, Yaoyao, if Qian Song and I die, will you two please look after Qian Xiao for me? He's all I have to worry about now... BOO HOO..."

Luo Chu, no longer her composed self, began crying bitterly.

Qian Song's eyes also turned red. He apologized repeatedly as he helped his wife and child into the car and left.

"We should go home, too," Xu Lai said, and then took Ruan Tang and Xu Yiyi back to Haitang Court.

Their daughter was already sleepy and fell into a deep slumber as soon as she was in bed. Ruan Tang, however, was too drunk to sleep. She was in the backyard, hugging the round Xiao Hei and muttering to herself, "Xiao Hei, you can't be like Xu Lai in the future, bullying other pandas and then leaving for five years."

"Xiao Hei, why do you only know how to eat? You must have ambition. How will you buy a house or bamboo? How will you raise your cubs without earning money?"

"Xiao Hei, say something."

"..."

Xu Lai didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

I never knew my wife had such a cute side when she was drunk.

Xiao Hei waved its little paws, trying to escape Ruan Tang's embrace, but it was a futile attempt. It looked utterly helpless.

"HA HA HA!"

Beibei, standing at the railing of the second-floor balcony, couldn't help but laugh out loud. It was so satisfying to see the 'great villain' finally get what he deserved.

"WHIMPER... WHIMPER..."

Xiao Hei's adorably large eyes were filled with innocence, as if it was asking Beibei: Do you even have a conscience?

In response, Beibei had only four words for him: "Harder! Don't let up!"

When Ruan Tang finally tired of talking, Xu Lai scooped her into his arms and carried her to the bedroom.

Just as he laid her on the bed and covered her with the blanket, Ruan Tang murmured in her sleep, "Xiao Hei, actually Xu Lai..."

"Hmm?"

Xu Lai perked up his ears.

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