Wen Ke’an’s wedding is scheduled for November.
With half a month left until the wedding, Qiao Shang’er and Liu Qing started worrying about her wedding gown.
Wen Ke’an had to go try on wedding dresses every few days. All her dresses were exclusive, and Qiao Shang’er had ordered over twenty gowns for her to choose from.
In the end, Wen Ke’an settled on five wedding dresses.
With the bride’s dress sorted out, next came the bridesmaids’ and groomsmen’s attire.
Wen Ke’an’s bridesmaids were her best friends, Chu Han and Jin Ming. Gu Ting’s groomsmen were Xie Huaiyan and Xie Hongyi.
Chu Han was the first to come over to try on dresses. Excited for her best friend’s wedding, Chu Han was quite enthusiastic.
Chu Han’s own wedding was also scheduled, but they planned to have it in March during the spring.
Qiao Shang’er, who had a hard time making decisions, prepared over a dozen dresses for the bridesmaids to choose from.
After trying on three dresses, Chu Han was already a bit tired. She looked up at Wen Ke’an and said helplessly, “My goodness, An’an, I realize trying on dresses is quite exhausting.”
Wen Ke’an handed Chu Han a cup of water and smiled, “Take a break.”
“When I get married, I’ll definitely warn Xie Huaiyan not to prepare so many dresses,” Chu Han suddenly thought aloud.
She felt if she didn’t forewarn Xie Huaiyan, with his style, he might prepare a hundred dresses for her to choose from.
After resting a while, Chu Han tried on a few more dresses and finally selected three for the bridesmaids.
“I think these three are pretty good. Let Jin Ming choose from the rest,” Chu Han said with a smile.
Taking the opportunity to have some fun, after selecting the dresses, Chu Han pulled Wen Ke’an to a nearby mall for a meal.
While eating, Chu Han suddenly remembered something. “An’an, do you know about what happened to Xia Xiangwan?”
“What happened?” Wen Ke’an, being very busy these past few days, hadn’t kept up with online news. She only knew Xia Xiangwan was preparing to shoot a low-budget web drama.
“Xia Xiangwan got into a car accident, and it’s rumored she got her face injured, disfigured,” Chu Han paused, then continued, “Also, Xia Yu Company recently offended some big players and is now involved in lawsuits. Xie Huaiyan told me they are likely to lose, and the company might go bankrupt.”
“But I guess it’s karma, considering Xia Yu often used shady contracts to deceive people,” Chu Han remarked.
After the meal, Chu Han and Wen Ke’an strolled around the mall, buying some cosmetics and face masks.
Just as they were about to head home, they spotted a familiar face at the mall entrance—it was Ji Xingran, whom they hadn’t seen for a long time.
Ji Xingran hadn’t changed much, still wearing a cold expression and emanating an unapproachable aura.
Wen Ke’an and Chu Han didn’t really know him well. As they were about to pass by him, they heard Ji Xingran say, “You’re getting married, right?”
Ji Xingran’s voice was still cold, but this time, it carried an inexplicable emotion.
Wen Ke’an was about to speak when Chu Han, who was beside her, spoke first: “It’s not necessary. An’an is already married, they have their marriage certificate.”
Chu Han didn’t like Ji Xingran very much, so her tone was not very friendly.
“With Gu Ting?”
“Definitely not with you.” After saying that, Chu Han pulled Wen Ke’an away from there.
After walking a considerable distance, Chu Han complained: “Really, I get mad whenever I think of middle school. He used to be so indifferent to you. Is he regretting it now? In my opinion, Ji Xingran is not even a tenth as good as Gu Ting.”
“I think so too,” Wen Ke’an said, smiling.
“Hahaha, I get it, I get it. Gu Ting is the best in your heart, right?”
Wen Ke’an nodded, “Mm!”
The two sisters had not walked far when Wen Ke’an suddenly stopped. Her gaze was fixed on a girl standing not far away. The girl was dressed fashionably, wearing a black hat.
“Do you remember her?” Wen Ke’an whispered to Chu Han.
Chu Han looked over, “Isn’t that Song Jiayi?”
After saying that, Chu Han glanced back at Ji Xingran, “Could it be that Song Jiayi still likes Ji Xingran?”
“I don’t know,” Wen Ke’an replied.
Wen Ke’an hadn’t seen them since entering college, but heard from high school classmates that Song Jiayi and Ji Xingran went to the same city for college.
“Forget it, let’s not worry about them. It’s getting late, we should head home,” Chu Han laughed.
With just a few days until the wedding, both families had begun the busy preparations. Wen Ke’an was at home with Liu Qing picking out wedding candy, while the TV broadcasted the news.
Wen Ke’an overheard a news story about Gu Yu. It was widely publicized, and he had been arrested and sentenced.
“Dad, Mom, I’m back,” Gu Ting returned early today. He glanced at Wen Ke’an upon entering, then bent down to change his shoes.
Ever since they got their marriage certificate, Gu Ting had quickly adjusted how he addressed her parents.
Now, Liu Qing and Wen Qiangguo were increasingly satisfied with Gu Ting, treating him almost like their own son.
“Xiao Gu is back. An’an, let Xiao Gu try the candy we picked,” Liu Qing said with a smile.
Wen Ke’an, who had been sampling candy on the rug by the coffee table, stood up upon hearing Liu Qing, picked a not-too-sweet candy, and ran to Gu Ting, smiling as she offered it to him.
“Is it tasty?” After Gu Ting ate the candy, Wen Ke’an looked up at him expectantly.
Gu Ting didn’t like overly sweet things, so she had chosen a mildly sweet chocolate.
Gu Ting looked down at her, smiled, and nodded, “It’s good.”
It was almost mealtime, and Wen Qiangguo was cooking in the kitchen. After changing his clothes, Gu Ting was about to help out when Wen Ke’an quietly pulled him aside.
After a moment’s hesitation, Wen Ke’an asked, “I just saw on the news that Gu Yu was sentenced. Is it true?”
“Yes, he was sentenced to thirteen years,” Gu Ting said.
Before Wen Ke’an could reply, Liu Qing’s voice came from not far away, “An’an, come over here and check if the invitations are done correctly.”
“Go ahead.” Gu Ting smiled and patted her head. “I’ll go help Dad.”
Wen Ke’an was getting married, and Wen Qiangguo wanted to return to their old house to send An’an off.
After the new house was renovated, Wen Ke’an didn’t actually spend much time living there. She spent most of her time at school and often stayed at Gu Ting’s place. She barely lived at home for a few days in a year.
So Wen Qiangguo felt that their old home, where An’an grew up, was more meaningful.
The small courtyard on the first floor was swept clean, and red double-happiness characters were pasted on the doors and windows.
The neighborhood was an old one where almost everyone knew each other.
Knowing that Wen Qiangguo’s family had returned, the neighbors brought gifts over to visit.
Because there were always some aunts and uncles whom Wen Ke’an wasn’t very familiar with visiting, she didn’t really want to communicate with them. So, she usually went out for a walk or went to the market with Liu Qing to buy some things.
Just as Wen Ke’an and Liu Qing reached a corner, they saw a few women gathered there, murmuring.
“Lao Wen has made it big now. He’s the boss of a publicly-listed company!”
“Rich indeed. They say he bought several houses and villas in the west. The house prices there were really low a few years ago, and now they’ve multiplied several times!”
“Li Yuanyuan used to laugh at them for their poor vision. Now, she hasn’t even paid off her mortgage from the east side!”
“Ah, her daughter too…”
“Ahem.” Li Yuanyuan’s house was nearby, and she heard these women gossiping as she walked out of the corridor.
Seeing Li Yuanyuan and her daughter come out, the women immediately fell silent and busied themselves, quickly leaving.
Watching their backs, Li Yuanyuan spat and said, “These busybodies only know how to gossip!”
Beside Li Yuanyuan stood Wen Xing’er, who was wearing loose clothing. Her belly was obviously swollen, looking pregnant.
Liu Qing and Wen Ke’an moved forward, meeting Li Yuanyuan head-on.
Li Yuanyuan glanced at them without saying anything and pretended not to recognize them, pulling Wen Xing’er along as they left.
After they were gone, Wen Ke’an asked softly, “What happened to Wen Xing’er?”
Liu Qing shook her head and said, “I don’t know the details. I heard her boyfriend got her pregnant but didn’t take responsibility and ran off without getting a marriage certificate. Now the baby can’t be aborted, so she has to give birth.”
On the wedding day, following the local customs, Wen Ke’an had to wait at her home for the groom to come and pick her up.
Wen Ke’an’s bridal chamber was small but very lively at the moment.
“An’an, ahhhh Jin Ming has changed into her dress!” Jin Ming had just put on her bridesmaid dress when Chu Han and Qi Qing in the room stood up excitedly.
Jin Ming usually doesn’t wear dresses, but in order to be Wen Ke’an’s bridesmaid, she put on a dress that she hadn’t worn for many years.
Jin Ming’s appearance is quite androgynous, and the originally delicate dress gave her a touch of heroism.
“Not bad, Jin Ming. Actually, if you dress up, you still have quite a bit of femininity,” Qi Qing said, circling around Jin Ming with a smile.
As soon as she finished speaking, Wen Ke’an’s room door suddenly opened, “An’an!! We’re here!!”
This time it was Shay and Shi Chu who arrived. They worked quite far away, so it had taken them a while to get here.
But as good friends from university, even if Shay was far away, she insisted on coming to Wen Ke’an’s wedding.
In comparison, Wen Ke’an was quite surprised that Shi Chu came as well.
Shi Chu is now a celebrity and has a very busy schedule.
“Wow, Shi Chu actually came too! I just watched the drama you acted in! You were super cool in it!” Qi Qing walked over and looked at Shi Chu with an admiring tone.
Jin Ming also hadn’t realized that Wen Ke’an and Shi Chu were roommates. She was stunned for a moment, then looked down at Wen Ke’an, “You guys are roommates?”
“Yes, we are roommates,” Wen Ke’an said with a smile.
Shi Chu also brought a gift for Wen Ke’an this time, a limited edition luxury watch.
Wen Ke’an took it and looked up at her, “Thank you.”
Shi Chu, who usually looked unapproachable, actually had a soft heart, Wen Ke’an knew.
A faint smile appeared in Shi Chu’s eyes, and she said softly, “Came to see you, happy wedding.”
“Thank you~”
At ten o’clock, Gu Ting finally arrived.
After some fun at home, they could finally drive the wedding car to the hotel for the meal.
The hotel is a grand luxury hotel, where they will hold their wedding.
The wedding venue was personally arranged by Gu Ting, surrounded by a sea of flowers and dazzling lights, making the scene extraordinarily beautiful.
Wen Ke’an changed into her wedding dress and was touching up her makeup when she unexpectedly saw Li Ke, who had come to see her.
“An’an.”
“Li Ke, long time no see!”
Wen Ke’an looked up at Li Ke. Today, Li Ke was wearing a very elegant white dress, and her jet-black hair was draped behind her, making her look much more bright and cheerful.
“Have you just returned from abroad?” Wen Ke’an asked with a smile.
Li Ke had chosen to study abroad a few years ago, and Wen Ke’an hadn’t seen her since. However, Gu Ting, who is Li Ke’s cousin, had mentioned before that Li Ke’s depression had improved a lot and her overall demeanor had become much better.
“Yes, I came back specifically to attend your wedding.” Li Ke smiled lightly, holding a small bag in her hand. She walked over to Wen Ke’an and placed the small bag on the vanity table in front of her. “This is a gift I brought for you; I hope you like it.”
“Thank you.” Wen Ke’an looked up at her, smiling with gratitude.
Wen Ke’an walked out, arm in arm with her father. The moment they appeared, all the lights focused on them.
Her groom, holding a bouquet of flowers and dressed in a white suit, looked at her gently from the other side.
Wen Qiangguo handed over his precious daughter to another man with his own hands, and after stepping down, he couldn’t help but shed tears. Liu Qing came over quickly to comfort him, half-laughing and half-crying.
Jin Ming sat in the audience, watching her best friend get married. She felt a bit sentimental. Gazing at the couple on stage, she softly mumbled, “Happy wedding. Be good to An’an.”
“Who’s our brother Ting? How could he not be good to An’an?” Xie Hong, sitting next to Jin Ming, heard her words and took a bite of a freshly washed fruit, smiling. “Our brother Ting cherishes An’an. They are definitely the couple with the best relationship among everyone I know!”
After Xie Hong finished speaking, he suddenly noticed Chu Han and Xie Huaiyan not far away. Chu Han seemed to be pouting at Xie Huaiyan. Realizing that, Xie Hong quickly added, “My brother and sister-in-law also have a great relationship.”
“Time flies so fast. I can’t believe I have seen them go from school uniforms to wedding dresses,” Jin Ming said softly.
Xie Hong put away his smile and seriously agreed, “Yes, time flies so fast.”
The wedding lasted a whole day, and Wen Ke’an was exhausted by the time she got home. She took a quick shower and fell asleep as soon as she lay down on the bed.
Gu Ting was still outside taking care of the guests. After everyone had left, he quietly opened the bedroom door to check on her.
His bride was already asleep.
Gu Ting quietly approached to change clothes, not expecting her to hear the noise and slowly open her eyes.
“Have the guests all left?” Wen Ke’an asked in a sleepy voice.
“They’ve all left.”
While Gu Ting was speaking, he reached out to loosen his tie.
In the dim light of the room, Wen Ke’an squinted, seriously watching his undressing movements.
Perhaps intentionally, Wen Ke’an felt that his actions this time were slow and very enticing.
She was a bit sleepy but suddenly much more awake.
Gu Ting hadn’t yet removed his tie when he saw her suddenly sit up on the bed. She moved to the edge of the bed, reaching out to gently pull on his tie.
“Come here,” Wen Ke’an said softly, looking up at him.
Gu Ting obediently approached, not expecting her to suddenly flip over, sit on top of him, and push him onto the bed.
Wen Ke’an placed her hand on his tie, smiling, “Let me help you with that.”
She wouldn’t let him move, so Gu Ting stayed still, allowing her to undress him.
The room was so quiet that even her light touches and gentle breathing seemed amplified many times over.
Wen Ke’an loved seeing his emotional expression, purposefully lowering her head to gently kiss his chest.
She clearly felt Gu Ting’s body tremble.
After a while, Gu Ting sighed, looking up at her beautiful eyes, his voice hoarse and tinged with a helpless smile, “Are you trying to kill me?”
“Of course not,” Wen Ke’an mischievously slid her hand to his belt, tilting her head and smiling, “Do you know what night it is?”
Gu Ting, holding her waist, deliberately asked, “What night?”
Wen Ke’an now lay fully on top of him, cupping his face with both hands, kissing his lips twice, and smilingly said, “It’s our wedding night.”
…
Wen Ke’an had been planning their honeymoon recently. Gu Ting had finally gotten a month off work, and she wanted to go out and have fun with him.
She had been idle at home with nothing to do for the past few days, so she started looking for travel guides to various places.
Gu Ting was still in a meeting at the company when Wen Ke’an, having completed the trip plan, sent him a message, “I’ve finished the plan. I’ll send it to you later.”
“Okay,” Gu Ting quickly replied, “I also have a gift for you.”
Curious, Wen Ke’an asked, “What gift?”
“You’ll find out tonight.”
In the afternoon, after returning from the company, Gu Ting took Wen Ke’an to a place.
By the time they arrived, it was already dark.
It was an old, somewhat dilapidated neighborhood. In front of the neighborhood, there was a bustling market, and while most of the vendors had packed up for the night, a few food stalls were still open.
The place was lively, full of everyday life.
They had lived here in their past life.
“Why did you suddenly think of coming here?” Wen Ke’an asked, holding his hand and looking up at him.
“Because there’s a little gift,” Gu Ting replied, smiling as he reached out with his other hand, revealing a set of keys, “Our home.”
Wen Ke’an was stunned for a moment before she softly asked, “Did you buy our old home from our past life?”
“Yes.” Gu Ting nodded with a smile.
When Gu Ting opened the door, Wen Ke’an felt a bit disoriented.
In their previous life, they had lived in this second-hand house. The previous owners had a child who had scribbled all over the walls. They had been too poor to renovate back then and had to cover the marks with wallpaper to get by.
She had once fantasized with Gu Ting about renovating the place when their circumstances improved. She had already imagined where the TV would go and what color the wardrobe should be. But they never got to renovate. Soon after, she fell ill, and all their money went towards her medical treatment.
The current home before her, however, was different from her memories—Gu Ting had already renovated it.
Wen Ke’an stared blankly for a while before turning to Gu Ting, “You’ve already remodeled it?”
“Yes.” Gu Ting asked, “Do you like it?”
“I love it!”
Wen Ke’an looked up at him happily, “I can’t believe you remembered.”
He had actually remembered her fantasies. Everything in the house was arranged just as she had envisioned.
“Are you newcomers?”
Because the door was left open, Wen Ke’an turned instinctively upon hearing a voice from the doorway.
Standing at the doorway was Aunt Wang, the neighbor who had been so kind to them in their previous life.
At this moment, Aunt Wang appeared much younger than she did in their memories. She wore a simple black cotton jacket and seemed to have come straight from home as she was still in her slippers.
“Aunt Wang,” Wen Ke’an instinctively called out.
Wen Ke’an always remembered how kind Aunt Wang was to her. When she was sick and alone at home, Aunt Wang often came to check on her. Every time Aunt Wang returned from her hometown, she would bring them fresh vegetables grown by her family.
Aunt Wang was slightly taken aback when she heard the greeting. “Have we met before?”
After Wen Ke’an accidentally let it slip, she didn’t dare to say more. Gu Ting smiled and spoke, “We’ve met before. You probably don’t remember us.”
“Oh, that explains why you both looked familiar at first glance!” Aunt Wang replied heartily.
Aunt Wang was known for her cheerful personality. She glanced at Wen Ke’an and then at Gu Ting. These two kids seemed to be from well-off families, both very good-looking and with an aura completely different from the locals.
With a smile, Aunt Wang asked, “Are you boyfriend and girlfriend?”
Wen Ke’an grinned and said, “We’re already married.”
Aunt Wang was momentarily stunned. The two young people in front of her looked like they had just graduated from college. She hadn’t expected them to be married.
After her initial surprise, Aunt Wang congratulated them, “Congratulations! May you both soon have a healthy, chubby baby boy!”
Wen Ke’an and Gu Ting spent the night there. By noon the next day, the market downstairs grew busier. Wen Ke’an was especially nostalgic for the local snacks and dragged Gu Ting down to buy some.
It was colder now, and people on the street were wrapped in thick cotton jackets.
Feeling hungry, Wen Ke’an wanted to eat everything she saw.
But after a little distraction, she found herself unsure of where she had wandered off to.
Gu Ting waited in one spot for a while until he saw her coming back, wearing a bright red cotton jacket.
Her gloves were on, and she was carrying a steaming roasted sweet potato.
“Bought this roasted sweet potato from the street. Let’s split it,” she said.
Wen Ke’an walked up to Gu Ting, broke the sweet potato in half, and handed him the larger piece.
As she eagerly took a bite, Gu Ting smiled and asked, “Is it sweet?”
Wen Ke’an replied, “Sweet!”
The street was bustling with people.
Looking at the smiling girl beside him, Gu Ting lowered his gaze.
He thought, in this life, he would hold her hand tightly.
Until they both grew old.
Author’s Note: This is the last chapter of the main story~
The extras will include four parts: post-marriage, a romantic variety show broadcast, a special on Chu Han, a compilation of cute babies (focusing on An’an’s and Chu Han’s babies), and a prelude of their past life. Would you guys be interested in Shi Chu’s extras? Let me know, and I’ll include them!
Also, can you help me think of a name for An’an’s baby boy? I’m terrible at naming, and if I choose your suggestion, I’ll send a big red envelope as a thank you~
There are also small red envelopes for the comments on this chapter. Thank you all for your company along the way!
