Facing the groom and the bride, Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan had their own little thoughts, wanting several times to take this opportunity to ask about Chu Ge. But they were smart people and finally held back this impulse.
After all, the newlyweds would definitely go to thank Chu Ge afterward. If Chu Ge found out that they were indirectly inquiring about him at this time, it might cause Chu Ge's displeasure, and that would not be worth the loss.
So, at this time, the two only asked questions related to the wedding, because their skill in conversation was naturally very high due to their job. They quickly stabilized Shi Tong and Wang Na's emotions, leaving the newlyweds filled with happiness and excitement instead of nervousness.
During the time waiting for the ceremony to officially start, while groom Shi Tong and the bride were filled with happiness and excitement, Chu Ge, on the other hand, was experiencing waves of helplessness, his face full of a bitter smile.
After confirming that the hosts were indeed Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan, everyone teased Chu Ge and his beautiful CEO friend for a while, then shifted the topic elsewhere, half-jokingly and half-seriously requesting, hoping that when they got married, Chu Ge could also help invite these two.
Such requests truly put Chu Ge in a difficult position.
If he didn't agree, they were all from the same orphanage. Since he helped Shi Tong, it wouldn't seem right not to help the others.
But if he agreed, wouldn't it mean continuously owing favors to Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan? These two women were already interested in him, and it would surely be troublesome at that time.
What made Chu Ge breathe a sigh of relief was having Cao Xu and Liang Jinjiang, his two buddies, by his side. They saw everyone relentlessly discussing this matter and helped to change the subject.
They said that if Chu Ge kept troubling his CEO, it wouldn't be good for Chu Ge, and also that Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan might not always have time, among other reasons. It was only then that the topic gradually came to a halt.
However, although everyone didn't make things difficult for Chu Ge at this time, they didn't give up. They pondered what to do when the time came, exchanged phone numbers with Chu Ge, and their enthusiasm was indescribable, treating Chu Ge as the central figure at the table.
Finally, at 9:18, Shi Tong and Wang Na's wedding ceremony officially began.
When Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan appeared in their host attire, graceful and shining, the entire hall momentarily fell silent and then erupted into a complete frenzy.
After all, apart from Chu Ge and his group, the other guests didn't know in advance that the hosts would actually be these beautiful celebrities from Lidu.
"Oh my... my God! Am I seeing this right? Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan are actually hosting the wedding?" a young woman exclaimed first.
"Isn't the groom just a poor boy with no parents? The Wang family doesn't have the ability to invite them, right? What's going on?" a guest gulped, whispering incredulously to the person beside them.
Although at this time almost everyone's attention was on Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan, seemingly overshadowing the groom and bride, neither groom Shi Tong nor bride Wang Na felt the slightest discomfort; instead, they were filled with happiness and pride.
Of course, not only them, but all their familial guests, after the initial shock, also felt immensely proud. To them, someone like Shi Tong, who usually seemed worthless, now appeared increasingly favorable.
After all, among the weddings they had attended, this was the first time seeing someone use a Maserati as the lead car for picking up the bride and the first time seeing wedding hosts of such stature as Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan.
The wedding march, symbolic of happiness and beauty, began to play, while the pleasant and cheerful voices of Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan also rang out.
Groom Shi Tong and bride Wang Na, hand in hand, stepped onto the long red carpet. As bursts of firecrackers flared on both sides of the carpet and colorful confetti danced above their heads, they wore the happiest smiles of their lives.
At this moment, everyone's gaze finally fell on the newlyweds, and when Wang Na sensed the envy and jealousy in those gazes, her heart was filled with unspeakable happiness and sweetness.
For Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan, whether it was previously doing live broadcasts online or now mingling in the entertainment industry, their biggest assets were their looks and eloquence. Hosting a wedding was naturally a breeze.
Moreover, this was the first time Chu Ge asked them for a favor, so they were even more unwilling to neglect it. In order to leave a good impression on Chu Ge, they spared no effort, using all their skills.
When it came to being emotional, everyone from those in their sixties and seventies to the young children became misty-eyed.
In light moments, the guests were all laughing heartily and cheering together.
In short, under their hosting, this wedding was truly refreshing and lively, full of ups and downs, with the entire venue echoing with thunderous applause that lasted a long time.
If it had been an ordinary wedding, to the guests, the ceremony might have been just an insignificant part. They would come, give the money, eat, and then leave in a hurry to go about their own business.
However, although the ceremony lasted for more than an hour and delayed the start of the banquet, nobody was displeased. Instead, everyone felt it was too short and hoped to experience more of Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan's elegance.
After completing all the procedures of the ceremony, Shi Tong and Wang Na changed into their toasting outfits and immediately came to the table where Chu Ge and the others were seated.
Looking at Chu Ge, who was full of blessings and had a smile on his face, Shi Tong really didn't know what to say.
After reuniting with Chu Ge, for the first time, he gave him a hug between men, then picked up a glass and poured himself a cup of real white liquor.
In theory, the first glass of the toasting procedure should be presented to the elders at the event, and what is used for the toast should be a small cup filled with mineral water. After all, if it were real alcohol, after going around with the toast, both the bride and groom might collapse right there. Even drinking water can be quite filling.
However, even with poor alcohol tolerance, Shi Tong drank the full two and a half ounces of real white liquor in one go, his eyes slightly moist. No words could express his gratitude to Chu Ge at that moment.
Seeing Shi Tong drink the glass of white liquor clean, Wang Na, who knew her husband's drinking capacity, was startled. Just as she was a bit dumbfounded, Shi Tong put down the glass.
"Nana, to be honest, I'm not capable, Shi Tong. Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan were not invited by me. The reason they came to host our wedding was all thanks to Chu Ge."
Wang Na was taken aback, and Chu Ge was a bit helpless, "Stone, you..."
Before Chu Ge could finish, Shi Tong, whose face was flushed due to excitement and alcohol, waved his hand to interrupt and continued speaking to the bride, "Nana, I, Shi Tong, may not be capable today, but that doesn't mean I won't be capable in the future. I will certainly love and protect you for a lifetime. Now, you, as my wife, also give Chu Ge a toast!"
This was the first time Shi Tong acted so manly in front of Wang Na, all thanks to Chu Ge. He finally had the chance to hold his head high in front of the Wang family.
Hearing Shi Tong's words, Wang Na felt both moved and grateful to Chu Ge. She looked at Shi Tong with unprecedented gentle eyes, poured a glass of white liquor, sincerely said "thank you" to Chu Ge, and together with her husband, they finished the glass in one go.
Seeing such a scene, everyone at the table was both happy for Shi Tong and felt warm, causing a slight commotion. They all started to offer words of blessing and talked enthusiastically about how splendid Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan's hosting was, which made Wang Na smile more happily and sweetly.
Seeing the happy smile on his wife's face, Shi Tong was full of emotion but suddenly realized something awkward. He looked at Chu Ge and secretly made a gesture for him to "come out."
Understanding, Chu Ge walked with him to the side. Shi Tong bit his lip and whispered embarrassingly, "Chu Ge, I... I never dreamed you could invite Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan. I really don't know how to thank you. But, but how much is their appearance fee?"
Yesterday at dinner, Shi Tong heard that their appearance fee costs several tens of thousands, a significant amount of money for him. It was hard enough to act manly in front of his wife, and he would find it embarrassing to turn around and ask her for money. He didn't even know if the money collected from the wedding would be enough.
Seeing Shi Tong's troubled face, Chu Ge scratched his head and said, "Honestly, I don't know either."
Hearing this, Shi Tong's bitter smile deepened, but he also felt that just for the wedding to be so successful today, and for him to be so proud in front of his in-laws, no amount of money could compare. Even if he had to borrow money later, it would absolutely be worth it.
Shi Tong didn't say much else, nodded, and said, "Then could you ask for me? I'll go toast with my wife first."
Chu Ge responded and walked toward the lounge where the two were, as he also wanted to properly thank them.
The door of the lounge was locked from the inside. After Chu Ge knocked, Xu Jingyuan's voice came from inside, "Who is it?"
"Chu Ge."
After announcing his name, the sound of high heels clacking against the floor came from behind the door, followed by the soft "click" of the door lock being opened.
However, the door didn't open wide, just enough to create a small gap, revealing Xu Jingyuan's gentle face. Her eyes peeked around through the crack, but from her angle, she couldn't see very far.
"Chu Ge, is it just you?"
"Yes, just me."
Upon hearing this, Xu Jingyuan opened the door a little wider, quickly pulled him inside, and immediately closed the door behind them.
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