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Jiang Chen sighed, realizing that there were countless people suffering in this world, with examples all around him.
"Grandma, you don't need to worry. I've arranged for a bridesmaid for Lin Xiaohui, and you'll meet her soon," Jiang Chen said with a smile.
"Thank you so much," Lin Xiaohui's grandmother replied, grasping Jiang Chen's hand in gratitude.
Lin Xiaohui's relatives, who had initially paid little attention to Jiang Chen, now turned their gaze toward him upon hearing his words.
"Did you rent a bridesmaid for Lin Xiaohui?" Ding Huanhuan asked, casting a sideways glance at Jiang Chen with an air of superiority. After all, she was a successful woman earning a substantial income and driving a BMW 5 Series; naturally, she felt confident in front of someone like Jiang Chen, an ordinary person.
"She is my friend," Jiang Chen replied calmly.
"Your friend? She's not even Lin Xiaohui's friend. They don't know each other. What kind of bridesmaid can she be? If they knew about Lin Xiaohui's situation, they'd probably want to stay far away," Ding Huanhuan sneered.
In truth, Ding Huanhuan felt a twinge of jealousy toward Lin Xiaohui. After all, Lin Xiaohui had quickly found a good partner while she herself had entered the workforce early. Although she appeared glamorous on the outside now, that glamour concealed a darker reality, and she had yet to find a suitable partner.
"You don't need to worry about that. Just keep your mouth shut," Jiang Chen said coolly, finding Ding Huanhuan's attitude quite distasteful.
"What did you say? Why should I shut my mouth? What gives you the right to tell me to be quiet?" Ding Huanhuan shot back angrily at Jiang Chen.
A crowd began to intervene as tensions rose.
Ding Huanhuan's fury was still palpable as she continued to rant and even stepped closer to Jiang Chen as if to confront him physically.
Jiang Chen's expression darkened. With a swift motion, he slapped Ding Huanhuan across the face, leaving her stunned and blood trickling from the corner of her mouth.
Seeing their daughter struck, Ding Huanhuan's parents rushed forward in a frenzy, seeking revenge for their daughter.
Jiang Chen glared at them fiercely. The sight made Ding Huanhuan's parents' hair stand on end; it felt as if they were being stared down by a fierce tiger. They froze in place, too intimidated to act rashly.
"Control your daughter. It's truly ridiculous how someone like you can speak so poorly. If it weren't for today being a joyous occasion, that slap would have been enough to send your daughter to the ICU," Jiang Chen said in a low voice.
Faced with Jiang Chen's domineering presence, Ding Huanhuan's parents could only swallow their anger in silence.
Ding Huanhuan covered her mouth and hissed angrily, "Just wait! I’ll remember this grudge. With one phone call, I can summon dozens of friends. After the wedding, you'll regret this."
"I'll be waiting," Jiang Chen replied dismissively.
After a while, the wedding car arrived to pick up the bride. Since they assumed there would be no bridesmaid, there was no game involving blocking the door for red envelopes.
This was Jiang Chen’s first time meeting Lin Xiaohui’s fiancé. His name was Huang Fei—a tall and slender man wearing glasses with an unassuming appearance. Huang Fei came from a decent family; his parents were educated individuals. Given his background, he could have chosen someone better but showed no disdain for Lin Xiaohui’s family situation. He was willing to come to this small county town for their wedding, clearly demonstrating his love for her.
However, his parents were somewhat displeased. Despite their reservations about the marriage due to Lin Xiaohui’s poor family background—especially since her father was in prison—they felt powerless against their son's determination. While Lin Xiaohui was indeed a good person at heart, her family's circumstances raised concerns about future prospects for their children in certain professions—something Huang Fei’s parents worried about deeply.
Huang Fei entered the house with his groomsmen without any hindrance; it was evident that his groomsmen felt somewhat disappointed by the lack of obstacles.
The best man, a childhood friend of Huang Fei, exchanged glances with the others, their expressions complex as they noticed the absence of bridesmaids.
"Fei, are you really not having any bridesmaids? We were hoping to liven up your wedding a bit. Without any bridesmaids, it feels too quiet," one of Huang Fei's groomsmen couldn't help but whisper.
"Don't worry about the details," Huang Fei replied with a smile.
"This is a major event in your life; it shouldn't be taken lightly. I've never seen a wedding without bridesmaids. I mean, your girlfriend has some beautiful friends, right? At least one would be better than none," the chubby guy said, glancing at Ding Huanhuan.
Huang Fei felt somewhat helpless; there were things he didn't know how to explain.
"Are you even my brother? If you are, then just drop it," Huang Fei said.
The best man sighed and fell silent.
Huang Fei walked into Lin Xiaohui's room and picked her up, carrying her straight to the car. A group of them headed towards Qingcheng County's Golden Qilin Hotel. Jiang Chen trailed behind unnoticed; once everyone had moved on, he slipped into his own car and drove Lin Yin to the Golden Qilin Hotel.
Many weddings were taking place around this time, and the Golden Qilin Hotel, being the most luxurious in Qingcheng County, had its banquet halls fully booked every day.
Lin Xiaohui's wedding was held in the fifth banquet hall on the third floor. The hall wasn't large since not many guests were attending. Even if each table seated eight people, ten tables would just about fill it.
Lin Xiaohui and Huang Fei entered the banquet hall and stood at the entrance to greet guests. Their middle school classmates arrived one after another. Although Lin Xiaohui had stated that they wouldn't be accepting red envelopes, everyone still brought them along.
Since refusing the red envelopes was not an option, Lin Xiaohui's grandmother had someone from the family sit at the entrance to record each guest's name and their contributions. Since they accepted gifts, it was only right to keep track for future reciprocation.
On Huang Fei's side, more than ten relatives had come as well, but none wore expressions of joy; even Huang Fei's parents and sister looked grim.
"How come there are no bridesmaids for Huang Fei's girlfriend? What's going on here?"
"Could it be that she has a bad personality and hasn't made any friends growing up?"
"Honestly, I think Lin Xiaohui isn't worthy of my nephew," one of Huang Fei's relatives remarked upon noticing the absence of bridesmaids beside Lin Xiaohui.
Huang Fei's parents were proud people; hearing such comments only deepened their displeasure. They had never disclosed that Lin Xiaohui had a father in prison to their relatives due to its shameful nature. However, seeing Lin Xiaohui without even a single bridesmaid today made their already simmering dissatisfaction hard to contain.
"Dad, Mom, I really think this marriage shouldn't happen. Lin Xiaohui is not suitable for our family. If Huang Fei marries her, it will only lead to trouble later on when her father gets out of prison; it will drag him down too," Huang Fei's sister couldn't hold back any longer.
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