Chapter 761: Their Simple Wedding
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Upon arriving at the banquet venue, Ye Leng’an held Huangfu Ruiling’s hand as they slowly walked in.
At the entrance, only Zhong Yating stood there alone to welcome the guests.
Although a huge wedding poster adorned the doorway, only the bride was present to greet the guests, lending an air of desolation to the scene.
Yet, Zhong Yating’s face was adorned with a radiant smile, exuding happiness as any bride would, seemingly unaffected by the circumstances.
Ye Leng’an, drawing closer to Huangfu Ruiling, whispered, “Zhong Yating’s resilience is remarkable! To maintain such a cheerful demeanor in these circumstances, facing guests alone without a hint of complaint – truly impressive!”
Arching an eyebrow, Huangfu Ruiling remarked calmly, “Given the wish she fulfilled, it’s natural for her to be happy. She can endure this slight discomfort.”
Ye Leng’an chuckled and shook her head. “I really wonder what she’s seeking. To risk so much just to marry a scoundrel like Huangfu Ruixiang – it’s beyond comprehension!”
In her eyes, Huangfu Ruixiang was indeed a true scoundrel. First Li Yiran, now Zhong Yating.
Yet, Li Yiran hadn’t been as fortunate as Zhong Yating; at least Zhong Yating could claim a title.
Huangfu Ruiling shook his head, opting not to dwell further. “Let’s proceed inside.”
Ye Leng’an concurred, and they swiftly entered the banquet hall.
Inside, a somber atmosphere prevailed. The decorations were sparse – a few modest flower arrangements and balloons – hardly enough to set a festive mood. The wedding appeared quite modest.
This was indeed a simple, almost rudimentary, Chinese wedding, with just a few tables set up. While the guests were numerous, they whispered amongst themselves. Huangfu Ruixiang, supposed to accompany Zhong Yating in greeting guests, sat atop the main seat, occasionally glancing towards the door, seemingly eager to leave but restrained, unlike Zhong Yating.
As for Huangfu Jingzhang and Zhongyu Liuying, the parents, their faces betrayed no joy. They sat quietly, hardly acknowledging Zhong Yating’s presence, devoid of any pretense.
Likewise, seated at the main table was the Huangfu family’s second branch. While they shared a table, the divide between the first and second branches was apparent.
Witnessing this, many could discern their dissatisfaction with Huangfu Ruixiang’s wedding. Yet, for reasons unknown, they couldn’t oppose it, only compromise.
Otherwise, even a regular affluent family wouldn’t host such a simple wedding. Huangfu Ruixiang, being the younger brother of the family head Huangfu Ruiling, should have had a more dignified ceremony. Such a small-scale affair left much to be desired.
However, curiosity abounded regarding tonight’s bride. To defy the objections of Huangfu Jingzhang and Zhongyu Liuying and marry Huangfu Ruixiang, despite the modest wedding, was quite impressive.
Seated at the main table, Huangfu Ruiling and Ye Leng’an nodded in acknowledgment before engaging in hushed conversation, ignoring the rest.
“It’s surprisingly sparse tonight,” Ye Leng’an whispered, scanning the room. “These must all be Huangfu family members.”
“Yeah.” Huangfu Ruiling nodded. “Apart from them, there are no outsiders. Even the entire Huangfu family isn’t here.”
“It must be hard for Zhongyu Liuying to prepare such a simple wedding,” Ye Leng’an remarked, amused.
Indeed, Zhongyu Liuying’s disdain for Zhong Yating was palpable. Despite time constraints, the Huangfu family could have organized a respectable wedding. Yet, it had come to this.
“Perhaps they anticipated disruptions during the ceremony and opted for fewer guests,” Huangfu Ruiling suggested, “to avoid any unpleasantness.”
Ye Leng’an rolled her eyes. “Does she think this setup is aesthetically pleasing?”
Guests were evidently speculating, finding Zhongyu Liuying’s actions distasteful.
Huangfu Ruiling’s eyes gleamed with scorn. “She believes she’s expressing dissatisfaction with Zhong Yating, unaware she’s making a mockery of herself.”
Such petty tactics were beneath him, yet Huangfu Ruiling wouldn’t intervene if Zhongyu Liuying insisted
Ye Leng’an nodded. “Still, Huangfu Ruixiang is spineless. Regardless of his dissatisfaction, leaving Zhong Yating to face this alone today is unacceptable.”
Hence her disdain for him.
“He refuses to acknowledge Zhong Yating as his wife,” Huangfu Ruiling stated coldly. “Using Zhongyu Liuying’s intervention as an excuse to appear helpless.”
“Hard to believe someone would fall for such an irresponsible man,” Ye Leng’an scoffed.
Huangfu Ruiling’s lips twitched, opting for silence.
Next, the two of them didn’t continue discussing the topic. Instead, they began chatting about mundane matters and some amusing incidents that had occurred at Ye Leng’an’s school in the past few days.
They were just like any ordinary couple, talking and laughing together, making those around them aware of the strong bond between them.