xymnovel Chapter 537 - 91: Finale
Chapter 537 - 91: Finale
Marriages with equal status are more likely to receive blessings from others.While marriages with too great a disparity are more likely to draw all sorts of speculation, ill intentions, envy, and sarcasm; there aren’t many who truly offer their blessings.
Most people in Pei Ji’an’s circle look down on someone with Qu Fulan’s status, though they won’t show any emotion on the surface, the disdain deep in their eyes and hearts need not be mentioned.
The Cinderella story always exists in fairy tales, not in reality, and even if it does exist, it won’t last long.
Even marriages with equal status don’t last, let alone those with a huge disparity?
From Qu Fulan’s circle, the feeling of bitterness naturally ranks first; there’s also envy and jealousy, along with the curses wishing she’d be abandoned sooner, so they can enjoy the joke.
Sadly, no matter how much envy and resentment these people harbor in their hearts, they still have to put on a smile and attend the wedding banquet, show up to gain some presence, and try to forge some connections.
Zhou Yao and Wu Hao are just such people. Their relationship with Qu Fulan isn’t particularly good, but they’ve stayed in touch without any conflicts, so they received the invitation. They offer blessings while their hearts overflow with jealousy.
This entry into high society highlights the gap between them, and they worry it will be difficult to meet in the future.
In the past, they didn’t see Qu Fulan often, but back then they were in the same circle, and it didn’t feel like anything special. Now it’s different; she’s a lady of high society.
When Mrs. Qu returned to the village to send invitations, she didn’t hand them out to everyone but only to relatives and friends with close ties to the family, just five in total.
As for others, most were sighing at how fortunate Qu Fulan was to marry into wealth and live a good life.
Envy, of course, existed; however, it was short-lived since their family couldn’t possibly have such fortune to mingle with high society.
Some who had poor relationships with the Qu Family were sharp and malicious behind their backs, but it didn’t affect much.
The matchmaker was among the most agitated. She had shown Qu Fulan’s photos to that government officer’s family, who had been very satisfied. Later, she ridiculed Fulan behind her back for climbing to higher branches, as matchmakers often slander others behind their backs, and she didn’t handle things well, so she delighted in pleasing that family, mocking Qu Fulan daily in various ways.
Now, with the news of her marriage out, it was a slap in their faces, as the sourness welled up in the matchmaker’s heart; that family felt gloomy for days.
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On the wedding day, the first, second, and third floors of the hotel were all reserved. There were too many people; almost everyone on the list showed up.
In each hall on every floor, you could immediately see all the guests. To save time, the bride and groom wouldn’t go to each table to toast but would toast on stage to everyone; otherwise, it would take an entire day.
Everyone was waiting at the hotel for the arrival of the new couple, and after about half an hour, a convoy of endless black luxury cars slowly approached the hotel.
Each luxury car was adorned with pink carnations, with the leading one being a stretch Lincoln, its front adorned with countless carnations shaped into a heart.
Everyone looked down from the viewing platform. Although many had seen Qu Fulan, there were also many who hadn’t, and regardless, everyone was curious about the bride’s appearance today.
Now that the wedding car had arrived, the atmosphere instantly escalated.
Pei Ji’an was the first to get out, going around to open the car door for the bride, then reaching out his hand to hold hers.
A white-gloved hand was extended, followed by a white skirt, high heels, and in the next moment, the graceful bride stepped out, standing before Pei Ji’an.
Qu Fulan, even without makeup, boasted stunning beauty, and now with exquisite makeup, she was even more breathtaking.
Everyone looking from the viewing platform couldn’t help but gasp in admiration.
"So beautiful, just like a fairy descending to earth."
"No wonder Young Master Pei hasn’t married or dated for so many years; he was so picky."
"Such a beauty could only be married into a wealthy family; who in an ordinary family could afford it?"
"If I looked like this, I’d definitely marry into a wealthy family; otherwise, in an ordinary family, cooking and cleaning every day would ruin it."
"This wedding scene is so grand today; it’s probably what every woman fantasizes about for her wedding."
These were the sentiments shared by classmates from both Qu Fulan and Pei Ji’an’s sides.