53 I’m Not Willing
The emcee invited Jiang Yanshen to stand next to the bride.
Under Lu Qinshang’s reminder, Jiang Yanshen came back to his senses and walked towards Lin Qingqian with the bouquet.
Lin Qingqian didn’t have any other elders, so she only had Yan Sui as her bridesmaid. Yan Sui couldn’t help but get excited when she saw Lu Qinshang. If it weren’t for the fact that there were too many people at the wedding, she would have screamed, “Lu Qinshang, I love you!”
Lin Qingqian looked at the handsome man walking towards her step by step along the red carpet. Her heart was so calm that there was not a trace of emotion on her face.
Perhaps it was because she had hoped for this to happen too many times. After she had hoped for it again and again, and was disappointed again and again, she eventually became numb.
Next, Jiang Yanshen handed the bouquet to her and held her hand as they walked to the stage where the emcee was standing.
The old lady below the stage was wearing a crimson cheongsam. Her hair was combed neatly, and she looked at them lovingly. Her eyes were filled with complicated emotions. She seemed to be heartbroken, reluctant, and helpless…
Lin Qingqian passed by the old lady’s seat and turned her head to look at her. She pursed her lips and revealed a faint smile.
The old lady nodded in response with a smile on her face. She looked completely relieved.
The two of them walked to the stage and stood face to face according to the emcee’s request. After the emcee finished speaking, there was a burst of applause. The emcee asked Jiang Yanshen, “Mr. Jiang Yanshen, are you willing to marry Miss Lin Qingqian and stay with her for the rest of your life?”
Jiang Yanshen looked at Lin Qingqian with a firm gaze. “I’m willing.”
The emcee then asked Lin Qingqian again, “Miss Lin Qingqian, are you willing to marry Mr. Jiang Yanshen and stay with him for the rest of your life?”
The entire venue was silent. Every pair of eyes landed on Lin Qingqian. There was anticipation, blessings, jealousy, and naturally, unease.
Lin Chaoyan sat at the woman’s banquet table and watched her and Jiang Yanshen swear their oath. If Lin Qingqian hadn’t repeatedly reminded her not to do anything and just watch from below, she would have flipped the table.
Seeing that it was almost time for Lin Qingqian to take the oath, Lin Chaoyan felt that the chair under her butt was burning hot. She couldn’t sit still anymore…
Under everyone’s gaze, Lin Qingqian held the bouquet with both hands. Her expression was calm and did not have the slightest excitement or joy of being a bride. She did not speak for a long time.
The atmosphere became a little strange. The guests looked at each other, not knowing what was going on.
Jiang Yanshen seemed to have a premonition, and his cold brows suddenly furrowed. Before he could speak, a clear voice entered everyone’s ears—
“I—am—not—willing!”
Immediately, the guests below the stage held their breaths, wondering if they had heard wrongly.
Lin Chaoyan’s eyes lit up. Well done!!
Yan Sui was dumbfounded. Rejection in public? Qianqian, are you crazy?
Lu Qinshang and Gu Xiuci looked at each other in disbelief.
Jiang Yanshen’s expression darkened visibly. He pursed his thin lips, but before he could say anything, he heard Lin Qingqian repeat, “I am not willing.”
Every word was like a landmine thrown to the ground, causing everyone to not dare to speak or even breathe.
The emcee was the closest to them and could feel the terrifying cold aura emanating from Jiang Yanshen’s body more than anyone else.
He was so scared that he shivered and was about to cry. This was the first time he had seen someone break off a marriage, and it was actually Jiang Yanshen’s wedding.
He felt that he might not be able to walk out of the event location alive!